Lee Pike was spending her birthday at work, listening to students read poetry at the High School Spoken Word Contest, an event organized by United Arts Wake County, where she is vice president of development. She planned to duck out early to celebrate her special day, but instead, she sat transfixed, brought to tears... Read More
“This business really started with one simple concept, which is community,” says Carolina Clay Studio owner and instructor Nate Goldman. After falling in love with pottery, Nate started teaching and managing studios. Getting to witness how people’s lives were transformed by these spaces meant that when a studio they were managing was forced to shut... Read More
When Emmalena Parker stands backstage before a theater show, a familiar feeling takes over.
A knot in her stomach, a quickening of her breath — classic stage fright. But as the lights come up and she steps into her first scene, that all disappears.
“I get terrible stage fright before I perform,” the 16-year-old Apex... Read More
The sun set by 5:20 p.m. on January 10, typical of a midwinter evening, leaving the town of Cary blanketed in cold and darkness — except within Downtown Cary Park.
The paths throughout the park blazed with light and music during the Under the Silver Moon community lantern parade. Hundreds of illuminated paper lanterns, held... Read More
We know you have a thousand photos of your pets. And we want to see them! (okay … a handful of them)
Any pets are welcome! Cats, dogs, bunnies, donkeys, lizards, birds, guinea pigs — we want them all.
Share a high-resolution photo and a few words about your non-human companions for a chance to... Read More
Peak City Pig Fest April 10, 5–10 p.m. April 11, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Apex Town Hall Campus peakcitypigfest.com
Bring on the smoke! Taste masterfully crafted barbecue, enjoy live music, visit the beer garden, and watch the police-versus-fire-department rib eating contest.
Pimento Cheese Festival April 11, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Downtown... Read More
My sister first made this years ago, and it is still a favorite among family and friends, requested by everyone! I like to drizzle a good quality balsamic glaze on top. Use as much or as little of the vinaigrette as you like. I often double the dressing and save the extra for another salad... Read More
Botanical gin and elderflower liqueur pair perfectly with the fresh flavors of cucumber and lime in this vibrant green beauty created by Mel Schulz.
1 ½ ounces Uncle Val’s Botanical Gin ½ ounce St-Germain 1 ounce lime juice 1 ounce cucumber juice ¾ ounce jalapeño simple syrup 1 egg white or egg white substitute... Read More
Psst! Did you know Easter lilies aren’t just for Easter? While they are ubiquitous offerings in stores everywhere this time of year as holiday houseplants, Easter lilies (Lilium longiflorum) are actually perennials that can be saved and transitioned this spring to outdoor gardens, where they have the hardiness to not only survive but thrive. And... Read More
In the dying light of an early spring day last year, I was giving stubborn weeds in my garden their long-overdue last rites with a sling blade when something out of the corner of my eye froze me in my tracks.
There, below a vitex tree with bare limbs that reached out like bony fingers,... Read More
