Fashion trends are forever changing. As much as we’d love to go on a shopping spree every season, that’s not realistic, so look for trendy items with a timeless appeal. Pick versatile pieces that will carry over from spring to summer and become closet staples for years to come.
Wide-leg trousers: They’re flattering and... Read More
Ashleigh Kiser knows how to spin a yarn. The hand-dyed collections of Sewrella Yarn tell stories the former English Literature student once only dreamed of crafting. “A creative career,” Kiser explained, “always felt like something reserved for extraordinarily lucky people.” What she’s learned is that fortune favors hard work.
So pull up a chair. Here’s... Read More
Since Our Town, presented at Green Hope High School in 2003, Cary Players Community Theatre Company has staged over 70 productions. With no staff members, an all-volunteer board, and auditions open to everyone, the Players have showcased the talent of more than 1,600 individual volunteers on stage or through the creation of scenery and costumes.
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At his core, JP Jermaine Powell is a storyteller. His medium isn’t words, however. Instead, the mixed-media artist uses color, texture, and shape to communicate history, purpose, and connection in his paintings.
“A lot of what I do is try to take what I’ve learned and beautify this history. It’s a very unique job, because... Read More
When considering Sophie’s Grill & Bar in Cary, a timeworn cliché comes to mind: Don’t judge a book by its cover.
From the outside, you may be tempted to assume it’s just another sports bar. But as you approach the front door, a chalkboard sign clearly indicates this is no ordinary eatery: Wednesday is Latino... Read More
Nestled in the heart of RTP lies a hidden gem for cocktail lovers and beer enthusiasts alike. Since its grand opening in November 2022, Hoppy House Taproom & Hangout Place has become a beacon for those seeking a unique drinking experience. Hoppy House offers a novel concept in beverage enjoyment. With 56 self-serving taps including... Read More
In spite of their odd name, spiderworts (Tradescantia sp.) can be pretty additions to almost any landscape. With strap-like leaves that form mounds up to 24 inches tall, these perennials show off clusters of three-petal, 1- to 2-inch-diameter flowers typically dipped in shades of purple.
A spiderwort bloom only lasts a day, but each stem... Read More
Veteran vegetable gardeners will tell you that summer squash is an easy edible to grow, whether you start from seeds or purchase young plants. But opinions split over the best type to try. Crook-neck connoisseurs stand by their squash, while straight-laced straight-neck growers disagree. Then, there’s the zucchini zealots just waiting their turn.
I’ve grown... Read More
If you love staying on trend, get to know Plucked Consignment Boutique!
Here’s the scoop: Plucked embodies two trends at once. You can refresh your wardrobe to keep up with current fashions while also embracing sustainability.
Tucked away in downtown Cary, this adorable consignment boutique specializes in giving gently pre-owned accessories and garments a second... Read More
While caricature art might not be fresh off the easel, modern styles and technologies are revitalizing its popularity, making it trendy all over again.
These skilled artists specialize in creating exaggerated or simplified portraits, usually emphasizing distinctive features or traits of their clients. Caricatures aim to capture the essence of a person in a comical... Read More
