At a moment when sustainability, fast fashion, and our relationship with the natural world are part of almost every conversation, Floating Worlds offers art that doesn’t just comment on those ideas but is built entirely out of them — turning discarded paper, maps, and sheet music into large-scale studies of the plants and animals that... Read More
“The first rule of Giant Robot Fight Club,” announces referee Fudge Shemp to a raucous audience from inside the ring, “is please talk about Giant Robot Fight Club. Tell your friends. Tell your enemies. Tell your weird cousin …”
“Your weird cousin’s gonna love this,” interjects Hot Dog Henly, emcee and creator of Giant Robot... Read More
Whether you’re photographing your kids in the backyard or your dog at the park, the biggest mistake I see isn’t the camera you are using. It’s the light.
As a professional photographer, I’ll be the first to tell you that professional cameras and lenses can create images that simply aren’t possible with a cell phone.... Read More
Teena Piccione has an outstanding career in technology and leadership, capped by her latest role, Secretary & State CIO of North Carolina. Her experiences, and how they led her to Cary, are a testament to her passion for supporting the residents of North Carolina and the ability of governments and corporations to improve life through... Read More
Celebrate all week long with events across town. Pick one or pack your calendar. Independence Day Celebration July 1, 6-9:30 p.m. South Park, Fuquay-Varina
Sing along to live music from Bounce, plus line dancing, giveaways, kids’ crafts, photo ops, and food trucks. The Splash Pad will be open from 6-8:30 p.m. Fireworks begin at... Read More
Almost anyone can play disc golf. From kids to seniors, athletes to couch-lovers, the sport allows players to move at their own pace, and most courses easily accommodate a range of skill and experience levels.
All that’s truly required to play is one disc (though most players opt to carry several best suited for different... Read More
My mother gave this recipe to me by word of mouth. One egg and a half cup of flour per person — so easy to remember. You can use these noodles in soups, like chicken noodle soup, and in dishes like beef and noodles with mashed potatoes and baby peas. I always fix a larger... Read More
This is a simple and quick meal that delights everyone who tries it. The eggs and beans provide protein, the tortilla strips give it an amazing slightly spicy kick, and the tomato balances everything out. Using the habanero-lime tortillas from Trader Joe’s is key, as plain tortillas do not give the dish the same flavor... Read More
As your squash patch reaches maturity under the strengthening summer sun, well-tended plants should begin brimming with their delectable edibles, meaning you can reap the benefits by harvesting … and harvesting … and harvesting. Before you know it, you might be up to your neck in crookneck, straight neck, patty pan, or zucchini fruit.
But... 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
