Page-Walker Arts and History Center
In 1868, Cary's town founder, Allison Francis Page, established this place as a hotel to serve patrons of the two train lines that still run through downtown today. Listed with the National Register for Historic Places in 1979, and restored in 1985 by Friends of the Page-Walker Hotel and the Town of Cary, this French Second Empire style building is now brimming with activity as The Page-Walker Arts & History Center. Attend community events and performances, visit the gallery exhibitions to view works of local artists, or create your own masterpiece in one of several art classes offered at the center.
119 Ambassador Loop
www.townofcary.org




Jordan Hall Arts Center
Established in 1979 as the Cary Arts Center, this fine art facility evolved into the Jordan Hall Arts Center in 1993. Budding artists of all ages and skill levels participate in classes and activities here, including scheduled studio times for pottery-making and painting. The Fine Arts League of Cary meets at the center monthly; and visitors are welcome to the art gallery, which features monthly exhibits of work by local artists.
908 North Harrison Avenue
www.townofcary.org


Cary Community Arts Center
As part of the framework for implementing a cultural arts district within downtown Cary, plans are in the works to transform Old Cary Elementary School into the Cary Community Arts Center. The center will offer accessible and affordable performance, exhibition, rehearsal, education and work spaces to support the growth of local and regional arts and cultural organizations.
101 Dry Avenue
www.townofcary.org



Coming soon- new performing arts center
In the center of Cary, on a city block around which main street traffic flows, is the building that once housed the city's first school- the original Cary Academy. Plans are in the works for this former school to soon be made into a new performing arts center.
South Academy Street at Kildaire Farm Road





Cary Players Community Theatre Company
Since 2001, the Cary Players have been providing the citizens of Cary and the greater Triangle area with the opportunity to develop and present to the community their theatrical talents. The group offers theatrical productions, readings of works by local playwrights, and theatre workshops. Take in one of their performances at Bond Park's Sertoma Amphitheater for a night to remember.
www.caryplayers.org




Cary Town Band
Sertoma Amphitheatre is also a good place to see the Cary Town Band decked out in their crisp green and white uniforms, as they perform under the direction of James Hammerle. Listen to the tubas, trombones, French horns, clarinets and a great, booming drum as they perform traditional tunes.... John Philip Sousa marches, German and Austrian waltzes, circus music and other pieces mainly written before 1920. After 20 years, the Cary Town Band still presents several concerts throughout the year for music for all ears to enjoy.
www.carytownband.org




Lazy Daze
Cary's annual downtown craft fair has become one of the South's premier outdoor festivals. For more than 30 years, the Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival has been the place to discover the best in arts and crafts, food, and entertainment. The fourth Saturday in August sees an estimated 60,000 people gather in downtown Cary for this can't-miss event.
www.townofcary.org