Shop freshly harvested produce, humanely raised meat, and artisan made goods at the Cary Downtown Farmers Market! Join us each Saturday for a dose of community and an incredible lineup of vendors offering all things locally made and locally grown. The market continues to maintain safety protocols as you enjoy an open air, outdoor shopping experience. More information: https://www.facebook.com/CaryDowntownFarmersMarket

Community Workshop: GLOW outdoor exhibition is back after dark with an all-new lantern-making and parade experience: Under the Silver Moon. This is a great activity for ages 8 and up! Artist Gowri Savoor will lead a special workshop to create Rattan Sphere lanterns using materials such as willow, tissue paper and LED lights. The experience will culminate in a celebration of light with a parade along Academy Street on Saturday, January 15th. Open to ages 8+ yrs. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a caregiver. Sign up on mycary.org today!

Learn how to create lanterns for Cary's first ever community lantern parade! This is a workshop series you and your family and friends won't want to miss! All are welcomed to join renowned visual teaching artist Gowri Savoor for a lantern-making workshop experience. There will be a few workshops to sign up for weekend of January 8th, focusing on a specific lantern type using sustainable materials and suitable for ages 8+. Participants are invited to carry their lanterns in a magical community lantern parade which will be held on January 15th as a part of the GLOW outdoor exhibition. Participants under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up on mycary.org today!

Pyramid Lantern Community Workshop: GLOW outdoor exhibition is back after dark with an all-new lantern-making and parade experience: Under the Silver Moon. All are welcome to join in a special workshop led by artist Gowri Savoor to create Willow Pyramid lanterns using materials such as willow, tissue paper and LED lights. The experience will culminate in a celebration of light with a parade along Academy Street on January 15th. Sign up on mycary.org today!

The first film to uncover the extent of the FBI's surveillance and harassment of Martin Luther King, Jr. Based on newly discovered and declassified files, the documentary explores the government's history of targeting Black activists, and the contested meaning behind some of our most cherished ideals. From Emmy Award winning director Sam Pollard and featuring interviews with Andrew Young, James Comey, Clarence Jones, and more.

The unforgettable true story chronicles the tumultuous three-month period in 1965, when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a dangerous campaign to secure equal voting rights in the face of violent opposition. The epic march from Selma to Montgomery culminated in President Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965, one of the most significant victories for the civil rights movement. Director Ava DuVernay's "Selma" tells the story of how the revered leader and visionary Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and his brothers and sisters in the movement prompted change that forever altered history.

“No Fear and Blues Long Gone: Nina Simone” is an intimate portrayal of the legendary artist Nina Simone. The performance gives its audiences insight into Simone’s wide repertoire of music, her life perspective, sense of humor, and sense of duty to people of color. Born “Eunice Kathleen Waymon” in 1933 in Tryon, North Carolina, Nina Simone, an American singer-songwriter and musician is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century and a hero of the Civil Rights Movement. For more, www.yolandarabun.com and www.nofearandblueslonggone.com.

Shop freshly harvested produce, humanely raised meat, and artisan made goods at the Cary Downtown Farmers Market! Join us each Saturday for a dose of community and an incredible lineup of vendors offering all things locally made and locally grown. The market continues to maintain safety protocols as you enjoy an open air, outdoor shopping experience. More information: https://www.facebook.com/CaryDowntownFarmersMarket

Linda Gorham brings to life the stories of the following African American heroes and sheroes whose actions and/or experiences made a positive impact on our country: Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges, The Little Rock Nine, Young Barack Obama, and Young Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Learning about our nation’s history helps preserve the past, clarify our identities and self-worth, and create empathy for the struggles of those who came before us. For more, www.lindagorham.com

The unforgettable true story chronicles the tumultuous three-month period in 1965, when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a dangerous campaign to secure equal voting rights in the face of violent opposition. The epic march from Selma to Montgomery culminated in President Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965, one of the most significant victories for the civil rights movement. Director Ava DuVernay's "Selma" tells the story of how the revered leader and visionary Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and his brothers and sisters in the movement prompted change that forever altered history.

Shop freshly harvested produce, humanely raised meat, and artisan made goods at the Cary Downtown Farmers Market! Join us each Saturday for a dose of community and an incredible lineup of vendors offering all things locally made and locally grown. The market continues to maintain safety protocols as you enjoy an open air, outdoor shopping experience. More information: https://www.facebook.com/CaryDowntownFarmersMarket

Shop freshly harvested produce, humanely raised meat, and artisan made goods at the Cary Downtown Farmers Market! Join us each Saturday for a dose of community and an incredible lineup of vendors offering all things locally made and locally grown. The market continues to maintain safety protocols as you enjoy an open air, outdoor shopping experience. More information: https://www.facebook.com/CaryDowntownFarmersMarket