Here’s to the next generation of changemakers in Western Wake. Truly in a class of their own, the 12 Movers & Shakers honored this year — from innovative entrepreneurs and visionary business leaders to passionate activists and talented artists — embody excellence, determination, and inspiration. Join us as we celebrate their achievements, aspirations, and the... Read More
Back for a sixth time, the Carolina Circus Festival will return to Cary to promote the culture of circus. Held once again at Downtown Cary Park — and sponsored by Cary Magazine, Pura Vida Studio, Backwoods Orienteering Klub, One Tribe, and Elite Arts Physical Therapy — this mesmerizing free festival will feature circus wonder for... Read More
“Everything is futuristic here,” says Liz Arcos, North Carolina representative for OHM Fitness. From zip-up suits featuring electrical pads to Bluetooth battery packs, touch-pad tablets, and strategically positioned big screens, in this state-of-the-art fitness studio it does seem that technology is trending.
Though you wouldn’t be blamed for thinking OHM Fitness is just another passing... Read More
Picture, after a long day chasing dreams and conquering the world, you come home to your sanctuary, your family. It’s all too easy to let the to-do lists and tiredness take over instead of taking advantage of little pockets of quality time.
Now, don’t get me wrong: We all know the importance of hustling to... Read More
1. Dubbed “Coachella for soccer,” The Soccer Tournament (TST) returns to Cary, once again awarding two $1 million winner-take-all prizes in men’s and women’s divisions. The TST Target Score Time model ensures excitement, as every game is guaranteed to end in edge-of-your-seat anticipation. With a festival-like atmosphere, TST adds food representing clubs and countries around... Read More
1. Tails are wagging for Cary Dog Daze and Pet Expo, the annual event that celebrates pets and their people and promotes responsible pet ownership. With plenty of engaging activities for canines and humans alike, the family-friendly festival features pet contests, an agility course, demonstrations, and educational workshops on pet care. Vendor booths offer pet... Read More
With five locations in Wake County, The Butcher’s Market has cultivated a long-standing reputation as the destination for premium beef, fresh fish, and exotic meats. Their signature marinated steak tips, handmade sausages, and house-cured bacon are a welcome sight at any summer barbecue. Members of the popular Steak of the Month club are treated to... Read More
“An eat, drink, and be merry culture is part of what we want to portray,” says Nathan Cousineau. “We want customers to have a few drinks, sample some food, and shop.”
You’ll regularly find Nathan standing at The Meat House’s in-store cooktop sautéing handmade sausage or crafting made-to-order sandwiches to offer guests just that experience.
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Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a plant well known to kitty owners who like to see their feline friends get goofy. But a close cousin, catmint (Nepeta faassenii), packs a visual pop that can have gardeners purring with delight.
Unlike catnip, which shows modest flower displays and tends to be weedy, catmint generally behaves — typical... Read More
Daylilies’ blithe blossoms unfurl in morning’s glory, shine resplendent under the celestial arc of the summer sun, but then, alas, bow and fade into twilight’s quiet embrace. That sentence is not only poor poetic prose, but it’s also inaccurate because of night-blooming daylilies.
Night-blooming daylilies — really? Yep. Oxymorons? You bet.
The American Daylily Society... Read More
