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Bring on the bands

High school football season is right around the corner, but football players aren’t the only ones who spend the end of their summer break sweating under an unrelenting sun. Band camps have gotten under way. At Panther Creek High School, the marching band practiced Monday through Friday last week from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Published: Aug. 4, 2012 5:25 PM | Full story

Cary woman honors daughter’s life with words

Holly Sillau, a former math teacher in New York City, writes about losing her only daughter. Published: Jul. 28, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Tenors, strings and downtown Cary

The Brussels Chamber Orchestra won’t mind pipsqueaks crashing their practices as they take up residency here this week. Published: Jul. 28, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Local author writes young adult sci-fi

Sterling R. Walker of Holly Springs wrote “The Orphan Ship,” a novel about abandoned street children on Mars Station. She’s currently working on the sequel. Published: Jul. 21, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Start your Fourth early with music, fun

Cary, Morrisville and Fuquay-Varina will get a jump on the Independence Day festivities with the following events scheduled for July 3. Published: Jun. 30, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Cary art-house theater gets eviction notice

Looming demolition plans are only part of Galaxy Cinema’s troubles: The Triangle’s largest art-house theater also faces eviction and a six-figure rent bill, according to court records. Published: Jun. 28, 2012 11:27 AM | Full story

Study puts cash value on Cary’s arts scene

In fiscal 2010, at least 400 people worked in arts-related jobs here, and attendance at cultural events surpassed 350,000 people, according to the study by Americans for the Arts, an advocacy group. Audiences spent $5 million, excluding admission, the group says. Published: Jun. 26, 2012 5:05 PM | Full story

Area artists show their wares at Garner’s Music Off Main

This summer, artists are setting up their wares at Garner’s Music Off Main concert series to get their names out there and sell their work. The town hosted a forum for local artists in April, and many said they need more opportunities to display their crafts. Published: Jun. 26, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

All invited to second-chance dance

Bright lights with strobe effects can cause seizures and fog machines are a nightmare for people with breathing complications. Beyond that, the pressure to find a date and physical sickness can also prevent students from attending. Naomi Sjostedt-Smith’s alternative prom aims to give people who missed out a second chance. Published: Jun. 26, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Cary’s Galaxy Cinema may be demolished

The Galaxy Cinema, a favorite of local cinephiles, has been put on notice: A developer’s plans place a new supermarket square atop the theater. Published: Jun. 25, 2012 4:14 PM | Full story

Apex Pigfest on Friday and Saturday is expected to draw 10,000

Cary-based Hot Roscoe and the Q-Review is one of 30 teams competing Friday and Saturday at Apex Sunrise Rotary’s first Pigfest – the only Kansas City Barbecue Society’s sanctioned contest in the Triangle. Published: Jun. 21, 2012 5:24 PM | Full story

Apex rules impact festivals

Downtown Apex business owners are upset over new sidewalk rules that prohibit them from selling food on sidewalks in front of their restaurants during festivals. Published: Jun. 19, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Fuquay-Varina video game developer is Renaissance man

Fuquay-Varina resident David Klingler, 20, developed every piece of the newly-released video game; from each piece of the code, to each handwritten drawing and graphic, to each musical note, many of them played by Klingler himself, an award-winning Scottish fiddler. Published: Jun. 19, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Cary YMCA SuperSkippers jump rope on TV with first lady Michelle Obama

The Cary Family YMCA SuperSkippers had no idea First Lady Michelle Obama would join them for some double-Dutch skipping on the “Live! with Kelly” show. Published: Jun. 17, 2012 10:34 AM | Full story

Cary YMCA SuperSkippers jump rope on TV with first lady Michelle Obama

The Cary Family YMCA SuperSkippers had no idea First Lady Michelle Obama would join them for some double-Dutch skipping on the “Live! with Kelly” show. Published: Jun. 17, 2012 10:10 AM | Full story

Tunes and tomatoes at Apex farmers market

The Route 55 Jazz Orchestra will give a free performance from 10 a.m. to noon at the Apex Farmers Market, at the corner of Salem and Center streets. Published: Jun. 9, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Fuquay-Varina novelist writes about life after retirement

Fuquay-Varina novelist Lila Hopkins just celebrated her 83rd birthday and is celebrating by promoting her seventh book, “Mabel’s Way.” The book follows widow Mabel Yancey who is ambivalent about moving to a retirement community. But Mabel soon finds herself at the center of romance and mystery. Published: Jun. 7, 2012 11:36 AM | Full story

Psst, ‘Iron Man 3’ is filming in Cary. Don’t tell anyone

Dozens of fans gathered for a second day Tuesday outside the Epic Games office building behind Cary Crossroads in hopes of seeing a few movie stars. They didn’t. But they’re excited just to be there. Published: Jun. 6, 2012 12:58 PM | Full story

‘Art Worth Stealing’ in Apex

The Apex Arts Council will hold a one-person art show called “Art Worth Stealing: The Saga of the Outlaw Artist,” featuring the work of Keith Adams, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 9, and Sunday, June 10, at the Commons Grounds Coffee House, 219 N. Salem St., Apex. Published: Jun. 5, 2012 5:00 PM | Full story

Cary concert will be brass act

The Touch of Brass Quintet, Triangle Tuba Quartet and Old North State Brass Ensemble present a concert of brass and percussion music called “A Brass Menagerie” at 7 p.m. Friday, June 8, at the Cary Arts Center. Published: Jun. 2, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Concert, art show at Fuquay-Varina festival

The Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival will be held Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2 in downtown Fuquay-Varina. The actual festival will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in the Fuquay Downtown District. There will be free entertainment, children’s rides, inflatables, a classic car show, local showcase and more. Published: May. 29, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Fun for furry friends

The Dog Days of June will be Saturday, June 2, at Fred G. Bond Metro Park in Cary. The day will be filled with family fun for both humans and dogs. Published: May. 26, 2012 8:00 PM | Full story

Celebrating cultures

Published: May. 6, 2008 10:21 AM | Full story

Preview: Nifty nature activities for the family

Published: Jun. 12, 2007 2:56 PM | Full story

Preview: "Soccer Moms"

Published: Apr. 17, 2007 1:51 PM | Full story

Gallery hosts wine, chocolate tasting

Free evening is part of Cary Art Loop. Published: Jan. 23, 2007 11:01 AM | Full story

Spooky ‘House’ perfect for Halloween

Published: Jul. 25, 2006 12:17 PM | Full story

Kid rock

After placing second in Cary's Jam Fest, the four 13-year-old members of Silver Lining reflect on fame and keeping their rooms clean Published: May. 26, 2006 2:01 PM | Full story

Splendor of the grass

Glenaire residents tour N.C. State Phytotron, a plant research facility. Published: May. 26, 2006 1:59 PM | Full story

Music to stir patriotic spirit

Local music groups hope that Memorial Day weekend performance of great American music at Koka Booth Ampitheatre will become a yearly tradition. Published: May. 26, 2006 1:58 PM | Full story

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