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Cary Holiday Shopping Guide 2013

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Cary, NC – Science toys, brightly crocheted head wraps, MJ memorabilia, tennis bags, pottery, hostess gifts and much more in the Cary Holiday Shopping Guide 2013.

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Christmas Tree Decorating Trends for 2013

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Story and photos by Lindsey Chester.

Cary, NC – Last year, our story Designing the Perfect Christmas Tree proved very popular. This year, we’re back with Christmas Tree Trends for 2013. Read more

Cary Pictures: July 4th at Booth Amphitheatre

cary-pictures-koka-boothCary, NC – We sent our  talented photo intern Brian Speice to get some Cary Pictures on July 4th at Booth Amphitheatre. Independence Day never looked so good. Read more

St. Patrick’s Day: Irish Pubs in Cary

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Cary, NC – When you come from New York City, you think that St. Patrick’s Day is a crazy celebration with public drunkenness and a parade through town that leaves the average worker vowing to stay inside for lunch on March 17. But here in Cary, the revelry is decidedly more civilized. Look for these local pubs to fix you up with some excellent grub, fine Irish entertainment and a pint or two. Read more

Valentine Day, Cary-Style!

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Story by Lindsey Chester. Lead photo by Q. Thomas Bower.

Cary, NC – Are you the dozen red roses type valentine, or more a box of chocolates? Whether you are giving or receiving, we have some local ideas on celebrating your love, Cary-Style. Read more

Recipes for Christmas

Cary, NC – In the last three and a half years, we’ve published more than 60 local recipes. Here are some of favorites for Christmas. Read more

Dance: IBA’s Holiday Suite This Saturday

 

Story by Lindsey Chester, photos courtesy International Ballet Academy. Above, Regan Kucera, Preston Chamblee rehearsing “Grand Pas de Deux”at IBA.

Cary, NC – Christmastime brings with it an abundance of performances in our area and this year the selection is the best ever. Cary’s International Ballet Academy dancers will perform their Holiday Suite with two shows this Saturday in Cary as they warm up for the Youth America Grand Prix competition in January. Read more

Pictures: Cary Christmas Parade

Photos by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – The weather was mild for the annual Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 8, 2012. An estimated crowd of 20,000 lined Chatham and Academy streets for the big show.

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Holly Jolly Christmas at Pop-Up Shop

Story and photos by Lindsey Chester. Above, leather goods from Zanan and the artist who makes them, this week at Holly Daze.

Cary, NC – Have you ever heard of a Pop-up shop? I hadn’t, but apparently its all the rage in urban areas, where retail space is expensive and entrepreneurs just getting a start have something to sell, but are low on funds to rent permanent space. The Town of Cary has sponsored their first Pop-Up Shop at 120 E. Chatham Street and it’s called Holly Daze. I visited on Tuesday. Read more

Theater: Warm Your Heart with a Christmas Classic

Ralphie dreams of a Red Ranger Rifle in A Christmas Story

Review by Lindsey Chester, all photos by Brooke Meyer

Cary, NC – Cary Players have once again chosen a holiday chestnut to warm the heart. With it’s theme of Family Love, A Christmas Story is a perfect entertainment choice to bring your family out to kick off your holiday season. Read more