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Christian Music Festival

Cary native and Pillar guitarist Noah Henson will perform with his bandmates on Saturday at Lifefest, a Christian music festival. Published: Oct. 14, 2009 2:26 AM | Full story

Amphitheatre shrinks its deficit

Koka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park is on pace to end the current fiscal year with the smallest deficit of the venue's short life, according to year-end budget projections. Published: Oct. 14, 2009 2:21 AM | Full story

Pillar of his success

Christian rocker Noah Henson has come a long way since his days roaming the halls of Cary High, where he graduated in 1999. Published: Oct. 7, 2009 2:26 AM | Full story

Shakespeare in the Park

The Cary Players kick off Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" on Thursday at Sertoma Amphitheatre at Bond Park. Published: Oct. 7, 2009 2:19 AM | Full story

Golden Rod Puppets

The Halle Cultural Arts Center kicks off the "Art of Nature" exhibit with "Animalia" at 6 p.m. on Thursday. Published: Sep. 29, 2009 3:48 PM | Full story

Market adjusts to new location

Although the Cary Farmers Market switched locations this year, the market manager wants patrons to know the 18-year-old enterprise isn't going anywhere. Published: Sep. 22, 2009 5:00 PM | Full story

Getting smart about food allergies

It was just a plain M&M. Published: Sep. 22, 2009 5:00 PM | Full story

Preview: Cary at Sunset

Check out "Cary at Sunset" from 3 p.m. to dusk on Saturday at Koka Booth Amphitheatre. The event aims to connect 40 nonprofit groups -- ranging from health care to pet adoption organizations -- with the community. Published: Sep. 15, 2009 5:00 PM | Full story

The metal does the talking

Ben Harris is the anti-artist. Published: Sep. 8, 2009 10:41 PM | Full story

Preview: Nicholas Sparks to be in Cary

Nicholas Sparks' career took off in 1996 with his third book, "The Notebook." He was in pharmaceutical sales at the time and had just delivered the final version of the bestseller to his agent when she called two days later with promising news: expect something big. Published: Sep. 8, 2009 10:17 PM | Full story

The 'Marriage Doctor' weighs in

Elizabeth Schmitz has done more than 25 years of research on successful marriages. Published: Sep. 8, 2009 10:02 PM | Full story

Serving up some history in Cary

David Needham must have been paying attention in history class at Cary High School when the subject was local history. When Needham opened his first restaurant last month, he remembered the lesson well enough to name it after Bradford's Ordinary, the 1750 settlement that was the precursor to the modern day Town of Cary. Published: Sep. 2, 2009 7:06 PM | Full story

Arts groups vie for cash

While swarms of people wound through Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival in downtown Cary on Saturday, area arts organizations were crossing their fingers, hoping to win a slice of the $25,000 in grants the town generates from the annual event. Published: Aug. 25, 2009 9:03 PM | Full story

There's nothing lazy about it

For more than three decades, Cary officials have racked their municipal brains to come up with something new each year at the Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival. Published: Aug. 19, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Lazy Daze Artists

More than 350 artists will descend on downtown Cary Saturday for the town's 33rd annual Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival to hawk their wares and talk with some of the 60,000 people expected to attend the event. Published: Aug. 18, 2009 11:45 PM | Full story

After 'Sharks,' Cary inventor swims harder

WiSpots CEO Kevin Flannery was mauled by sharks on TV last week, but he has since licked his wounds, ready to jump back in the water. Published: Aug. 19, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Cary man to appear on ABC reality show

Cary businessman Kevin Flannery to appear on "Shark Tank." Published: Aug. 7, 2009 3:58 PM | Full story

Funny couple just keeps it real

Outrageous but true stories about beloved grandmother inspire entire line of humorous cards. Published: Aug. 4, 2009 4:44 PM | Full story

Preview: Farmers market week in western wake

The market is open from 8 a.m. to noon on Morrisville Carpenter Road at Carpenter. Published: Aug. 4, 2009 4:02 PM | Full story

Artist: Shawnda Rossi

Q: What caused you to become an artist? As a child I would always watch my father draw. When he could he would teach me how to draw animals and other objects. Throughout my school years I was an active student in the visual arts. Published: Aug. 18, 2009 11:45 PM | Full story

Cary readers focus on family and fun

The winning photos appear here and in the Cary Today magazine. Published: Jul. 22, 2009 2:29 PM | Full story

Artist: Eric Paige

Q: What drew you to become an artist? My sister, Addison Paige, is a trained artist and years ago she needed help with her business. So, I started out my career as an artist working with her. Mostly we work on our own art. Published: Aug. 18, 2009 11:45 PM | Full story

Peak City Film Festival debuts in November

Apex will be home to a film festival distinguishing itself as family-friendly. Published: Jul. 21, 2009 3:33 PM | Full story

Artist: Ron Harris

Q: What drew you to become an artist? I have always been one of those people who draws, sketches and doodles. My college notebooks are covered with doodles. Maybe that explains those poor grades. Published: Aug. 18, 2009 11:45 PM | Full story

Tennis camp, anyone?

Cary family offers free camp to kids in western Wake. Published: Jul. 21, 2009 3:44 PM | Full story

Artist: Eduardo Lapetina

Q: What drew you to become an artist? I was a cardiovascular scientist and an art collector for 30 years. When I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, I was unable to do my scientific work and I started to paint full time. It is the best therapy. Published: Aug. 18, 2009 11:45 PM | Full story

Form and Pheromone: ‘A beautiful yet creepy exhibit’

Renowned entomologist and artist Christopher Marley gives an illustrated talk about his world travels in pursuit of artful butterflies and insects. Published: Jul. 14, 2009 2:53 PM | Full story

Nothing tacky about it

Local artist creates portraits and logos using thousands of custom-painted push pins. Published: Jul. 7, 2009 4:29 PM | Full story

Morrisville Café has timeless appeal

Café celebrates its 30th anniversary. Published: Jun. 30, 2009 5:50 PM | Full story

Siblings raise the bar

Brother-sister duo Marina and Anthony share more than just genetics. The Cary teens are also nationally competitve gymnasts. Published: Jun. 23, 2009 2:55 PM | Full story

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