This year’s Movers & Shakers embody the spirit of a region on the rise. These 10 young professionals — spanning industries and forging their own paths — speak individually to strength and success. Together, they celebrate connection and community, proving that purposeful leadership is paved by passion and persistence. Kayla Brown CEO & Founder, My... Read More
It’s been a season of ups and downs already this year, with too-hot highs followed by lows that leave our plants frosty and our heads spinning. Does anyone know what we should wear tomorrow? It’s once again spring in North Carolina.
On the plus side, we have made it past the pollen, so it’s a... Read More
“It’s amazing to think that the Shibumi Shade has changed beach culture, changed the way families go to the beach. … We never dreamed that Shibumis would become so popular.”
That’s Dane Barnes, who, together with his brother, Scott, and their best friend, Alex Slater, founded Raleigh-based Shibumi Shade 10 years ago. Since the wind-powered... Read More
There’s nothing like summer in North Carolina, when the days grow longer and the sunshine brighter. How lucky are we to live in such an outdoor paradise? The Tar Heel State has something for everyone. What are you adding to your summer bucket list? Here are some of our family favorites!
I’ll start with the... Read More
Ritmo Latino Festival Saturday, May 9, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Downtown Cary diamanteartsculturalcenter.org
Presented by Diamante Arts and Cultural Center — the longest standing Latino Hispanic arts and culture organization in North Carolina — this annual festival brings thousands of people for a celebration of music, food, dance, and art.
Wheels on... Read More
The submission window for the 2026 Pet Parade has closed. Look for the photos in the June/July issue of Cary Magazine.
Truman White doesn’t consider himself a chef.
“I’m just a cook,” the easygoing Alabama native says with an understated smile.
This straightforward self-appraisal reveals the humble yet workmanlike approach the restaurant proprietor brings to his new namesake eatery in downtown Fuquay.
Guests come early and often to get their fill of everything from breakfast bowls... Read More
Cake in a Cloud came about by accident. I needed a quick dessert and didn’t have a lot of time to prepare. I had enjoyed a similar dessert years before, but I had forgotten exactly how it was made, nor did I remember all the ingredients, so I looked around my pantry and developed a... Read More
When it comes to a woody ornamental with regional roots that is not only dependable but dependably pretty, oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) gets high marks in my book. Native to the Southeast, it has been brought out of the woods to charm gardeners with visual grace, and, yes, even a tad of pizzazz.
Oakleaf hydrangea... 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
