Canes Week: Fat Lady Sings

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Story by Bob Fennel for CaryCitizen.com Photo from Carolina Hurricanes on Facebook.

Raleigh, NC – Starting with Thursday’s game against Winnipeg, the Carolina Hurricanes needed to win all remaining games in regulation.  Coming close, they lost in overtime 4-3.  They started the week with an impressive win over the Boston Bruins 4-2, but lost Tuesday night in Ottawa 3-2. Read more

Theater: Project Vox Open Monologues April 18

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Story and photos by Lindsey Chester

Cary, NC- Project Vox is back with a new edition of the Vagina Monologues a production they produce each year as they raise money to fight domestic violence. This year with a new cast, director Connie De Grazia and producer Amy Simms have moved from the Cary Arts Center to the Page-Walker Arts and History Center and opens Thursday, April 18,2013. Read more

Harold’s Blog: At The Masters

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From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht. Photo of 2013 Masters Tournament by Nate Weigle.

Cary, NC – Last week was a vacation week (sort of). I was working in Augusta, Georgia at the Masters Golf tournament for most of the week. Read more

Peachy Keen Rocks Their Wonderland Show

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Weston Wear black dress worn with Whitney Eye kimono jacket

Story and photos by Lindsey Chester, former womenswear designer whose career included Leslie Fay, Harve Benard, Norton McNaughton and Kellwood Industries

Cary, NC – The Hankin family opened Peachy Keen in August of 2012 in the Harrison Point Shopping Center and have already started making a name for themselves. This weekend they held their second seasonal fashion show, dubbed Wonderland, which sold out. Read more

Canes Week: Slide Continues

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Story by Bob Fennel for CaryCitizen. Photo from Carolina Hurricanes on Facebook.

Raleigh, NC – Maybe it’s more like jump from an airplane without a parachute as the Canes lost all 4 games this week and are now just 2 points away from getting the #1 draft pick next year. Read more

Movie Review: 42

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Morrisville, NC – 42, based on the story of Jackie Robinson, is in the great tradition of heroic baseball movies. If you liked Field of Dreams and The Natural, you will enjoy 42Read more

Theater: Last Minute Cast Change Steals the Show

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Review by Lindsey Chester, photos by Brooke Meyer.

Cary, NC – The Cary Players opened “Mornings at Seven” this past Friday at the Cary Arts Center with a last minute switch in the cast. Debra Grannon, a long-time board member for the group who has produced and appeared in numerous productions, took over the role of Arry, a week and a half before the play was to open. She literally steals the show. Read more

Editor’s Journal: Electronic Meetings

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Story and picture by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Kudos to Town staff for bringing up the issue of electronic meetings. Now, Town Council needs to show support for this important initiative. Read more

Durham Bulls Home Opener

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Story and photos by Hal Goodtree.

Durham, NC – I had a chance to cover the Durham Bulls Home Opener yesterday. It was a beautiful night for baseball. Read more