Things to Do: May 2023
1. Shop for Mother’s Day gifts, pet a llama, and enjoy two stages of entertainment in one fell swoop at Fest in the West….
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Cary: The Amateur Sports Capital of North Carolina
The yap of a baseball bat, the thud of a soccer kick, the whiff of a tennis ball, and the natter of a crowd…
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On Trend: Permanent Jewelry
As you might have seen on social media, permanent jewelry is having a moment — which is great news for those of us who…
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Small Business Spotlight: Gail and Grace Boutique
With an undeniable passion for fashion, the launch of Gail and Grace Boutique out of a vintage Airstream trailer back in 2021 was a…
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Erica Chats: The Benefits of Daily Doses of Gratitude
Do you practice gratitude in your daily life? If not, you should. I know. Life is hard. But before you roll your eyes and…
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Garden Adventurer: Strange Beauty: Pineapple Lilies
Pick any ornamental perennial for your flower garden, and it will certainly be unique in its own way. However, there are some plants that…
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Notable Teens 2023
Colleen McDermott With the help of her service initiative, children’s books, and podcast, Apex resident Colleen McDermott is passionate about teaching kids in the…
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Shalimar Waffa: An Empathetic Art
Let’s face it — the “arts scene” can be intimidating, and for many of us, peering into a gallery window is the only way…
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Nonprofit Spotlight: Arts Access
When Carl Borriello lost his sight in his early 50s, he decided he wasn’t going to lose his independence. He reclaimed some of that…
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Liquid Assets: Piglette Grisette (4.2%)
Sour, bright, and downright easy, grisettes are the traditional Belgian table beer for summer: low alcohol, easy to drink, but chock full of flavor….
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