5 West Magazine

25/11/2025

Here are 5 stress-free Thanksgiving Tips. You're welcome.

By Kyle Marie McMahon | The thought of pulling off the perfect Thanksgiving dinner can be a little overwhelming, especially after a busy

24/11/2025

Big news for Cary’s arts community! The South Indian Fine Arts Academy has been awarded a prestigious South Arts Cultural Sustainability grant—one of just 17 organizations selected across nine states. This funding will help support daily operations and new learning initiatives focused on healing, wellness, and advocacy.

By Kyle Marie McMahon | The South Indian Fine Arts Academy is named a recipient of the South Arts Cultural Sustainability program, a grant initiative that awarded more than

22/11/2025

𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀: 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴’𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆!
You’ve seen snippets and teaser videos online — but here’s everything you need to know about Trophy Brewing Company’s brand-new space in Five Points: its design, menu, beer lineup and more.

By Dathan Kazsuk | Trophy Five Points—22,000 square feet of beer, pizza, cocktails, firepits, and future mayhem—will officially open to the public starting Monday, Nov.

18/11/2025

Ever had dinner so pretty you stop mid-bite just to look around? That’s the vibe at Figmint’s Dinner in the Pines—an outdoor feast lit by starlight, dripping with atmosphere and seriously good food. It’s part woodland magic, part culinary flex, and 100% the kind of event you’ll brag about attending.

If you want to know why this pop-up keeps selling out—and why people are willing to eat in the woods like it’s the Ritz—5 West has the full story.

https://www.5westmag.com/celebrate-by-starlight-figmints-dinner-in-the-pines/

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14/11/2025

Tri Pointe Homes has officially broken ground on a resort-style amenities center at Altis at Serenity — the Triangle’s newest 55+ lifestyle community.

Coming fall 2026, this 8,000-square-foot clubhouse will feature everything from a yoga studio and wine lockers to pickleball courts and a resort-style pool. ☀️

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Big things are happening in Fuquay-Varina. Tri Pointe Homes has officially broken ground on a brand-new, state-of-the-art amenities center at Altis at Serenity, the builder’s first 55+ lifestyle community in the Triangle. The 8,000-square-foot clubhouse—set to open in fall 2026—will become the...

13/11/2025

Did you know pet wellness is about both physical and mental enrichment? 🐾❄️ ⁠
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We spoke with Michael O’Donnell of All-Star Dog Training Apex and Dr. Matthew Merriman of Town & Country Veterinary Hospital on how to keep your furry friends happy, healthy, and engaged, even when the weather turns chilly!⁠

Click the link below to read the full story!

| By Dolly Sickles |For some folks, winter is a cozy season. Colder temperatures encourage layered clothing and snuggly evenings by the fireplace. Sound carries farther, the dew point’s lower, and the stars are brighter. But others struggle through the longer nights, the biting winds, and the wet,...

16/10/2025

𝐎𝐊𝐓𝐎𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐓𝐖𝐈𝐒𝐓. Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant of Cary (1979 High House Road, Cary) celebrates Oktoberfeis on Saturday, October 18. Enjoy a Bavarian tradition with an Irish twist, featuring live music, Bavarian and Irish beers, Irish dishes, bratwurst, and pretzels. Nine Times Around performs from 2-5 p.m., followed by NightShift from 6-9 p.m. A stein-hoisting contest takes place at 5 p.m.

15/10/2025

PETS IN THE PARK. Cary Night Market’s second annual BOOzilla takes place at Downtown Cary Park on Friday, October 17 at 6:30 p.m. The event features a puppy parade and pet costume contest in the themes of Wicked and Jurassic Paws. Prizes include a paid photography session, a treat-filled gift basket from Pup Pastry, discounted nail trims and more. A suggested donation of $10 will benefit All Good Dogs Rescue.

13/10/2025

SCARY CREATURES. Cary Theater hosts the 10th annual Zombiepalooza, a short film competition, on the Downtown Cary Park’s Great Lawn on Friday, October 24. Guests are encouraged to dress in their favorite costumes and compete for prizes for best kid Halloween costume and best adult Halloween costume. The event is free.

Zombiepalooza is The Cary’s annual ZOMBIE SHORT FILM competition that takes place every October in downtown Cary, NC. Submissions are only open to North Carolina filmmakers and residents.

10/10/2025

With the weekend here, kick back and enjoy Elliot Acosta’s latest story — a flavorful ride through local eats and unexpected gems that make our community shine. 🍴 From hidden dining spots to unforgettable bites, this is your guide to savoring something new close to home.

👉 Read it here: https://www.5westmag.com/legends-of-the-unexpected-local-delights/

09/10/2025

ＮＥＷ ＦＯＯＤ ＩＴＥＭＳ． The Carolina Hurricanes will offer new food and beverage options at Lenovo Center’s Legends Club for the 2025-26 season. Willy’s Hot Chicken, in collaboration with retired Hurricanes’ star Justin Williams, and Sup Dogs, the famed Greenville college bar, will bring new flavors to the menu. The club will operate in a temporary space at the start of the season, offering an all-inclusive food and beverage experience with rotating selections throughout each event.