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Cary’s Own Antiques Road Show

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For antiques junkies, TV programs such as The Antiques Road Show delight audiences each week with the surprising treasures hiding in their homes. Now Cary citizens and the Triangle can share in the excitement of that experience .

Theater: “Ruby Red” Keeps Them Laughing

Gary Watts as veteran "Stony" Bennington and Lyman Collins as "Poke" Hankins

When Lloyd, the curmudgeonly neighbor dies, he has willed his entire estate to Ann, the woman next door. As she plans for the luncheon after the funeral, Lloyd’s grown children begin to arrive with increasingly hilarious results.

Other Than The Weather, Hot Stuff This Weekend in Cary

Cary, NC – Looking for something to do this weekend? Here’s some “cool” stuff to consider.

Herbfest Is a Hit

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Cary, NC- Herbfest was a big hit with the public on Saturday, with perfect weather for the first-ever event. I went early with my 10 year old daughter, Emma.

Cary History: What Have We Got To Lose?

Historic Dry Ave - photo by Hal Goodtree

Each May, the Friends of the Page-Walker Hotel examine Cary’s historic properties and report their status to the greater community in a program entitled “What Have We Got to Lose?” This year’s event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Page-Walker Arts & History Center.

Cary History: Frank Page

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If you’ve ever wondered how the town of Cary came into existence, you’d have to start your search with Allison Francis (Frank) Page.

Cary History: 1946 – Today

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Cary, NC -  The half-century after World War Two saw a gathering steamroller of growth in Cary – residential, commercial and recreational.

Clowning Around For a Living

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Cary, NC- Gary Zwerin, otherwise known as Calvin Klown, was once a regular employee of IBM down in Del Ray, Beach Florida. Then he met Kelly Lee, a professional clown, who “took him under his wing” in 1980. Kelly was teaching IBM employees clown techniques which the corporation used at company family picnics. Gary loved [...]

Latino Book Fair Coming to Bond Park

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Cary, NC – Diamante, one of the leading Latino arts and culture organizations in the state, has announced La Feria del Libro, the Latino Book Fair, set for May 22, 2010 at the Town of Cary’s Bond Park Community Center. La Feria del Libro aims to highlight Latino writers in the state and to promote a love of reading. The event, co-sponsored by the Mexican Consulate, The Town Of Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources and J&L Publications will feature…

History of Cary: Before 1900

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Guest columnist and Cary author Peggy Van Scoyoc shares a brief history of Cary, NC before 1900 in this first of a three part series.

Cary Author Peggy Van Scoyoc

Author Peggy Von Scoyoc photographed for CaryCitizen by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Author and historian Peggy Van Scoyoc has just published her second book, “Desegregating Cary.” Van Scoyoc draws her material from interviews with people who lived through the events of the time. In fact …

A Sweet Valentine’s Tradition

in photo: Shelly Stewart and Wyatt Geist part of Love Bits & Bites short plays

in photo: Shelly Stewart and Wyatt Geist Cary, NC- Looking for a different “Date Night” for your Valentine sweetie? How about trying a night of romance-based performance? With an all-new collection of clever skits and songs, Cary Players presents their fifth season of “Love Bits & Bites,” opening this Friday. The show derives it’s name [...]

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