New Exhibition by local African American Artists to focus on Freedom Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to present “Juneteenth” in the Main Gallery at Bank of the Arts for the month of June. Local African American artists will present their works celebrating the diversity and freedom inherit to the arts, and what Juneteenth […] Continue reading 
Simon Spalding will present an eclectic program of unplugged acoustic music in the back room of Sara’s Big Apple, every Monday evening in July. It’s a fun, informal show, as Simon shares the history and backstory behind his songs and instruments. The instruments include the familiar (violin, banjo, ukulele), and a weekly-changing selection of exotic […] Continue reading 
Habitat organizations across the country are mobilizing to influence policy and system changes at the federal, state and local levels New Bern, NC – Nearly 19 million households across the United States are spending at least half of their income on a place to live, often forgoing basic necessities such as food and health care […] Continue reading 
New Bern, NC – Join Tryon Palace in celebrating National Pollinator Week, June 18 – 23. Throughout the week, learn about how to help pollinators with posters and take-home items, and meet the bees in our observation hive at the North Carolina History Center. Free tours, lectures, and movies help Tryon Palace celebrate the importance […] Continue reading 
Join New Bern Parks and Recreation as we host a Father’s Day Make & Take event, where dad can spend quality time with his little ones. Each father will be provided with a special Father’s Day kit to assemble and decorate with his children. This event will take place Saturday, June 15, 2019 at West […] Continue reading 
Uptown and Downtown New Bern, NC 6/17/19 – 6/23/19 #ProjectRestore and various community co-facilitators are proud to present “Juneteenth of New Bern” in numerous locations throughout uptown and downtown New Bern for more than a week during the month of June. With last year’s resurgence of Juneteenth in New Bern and Craven County, this year […] Continue reading 
Ghostwalk Auditions, July 24 New Bern, NC – The New Bern Historical Society is looking for a few good ghosts. Whether you are a spirited novice or have lots of ghostly experience, the Historical Society wants you to portray the historic characters in this year’s Ghostwalk. Ghostwalk brings to life noted personalities from New Bern’s […] Continue reading 
Folk duo Tuppence, comprised of Sara and Simon Spalding, will present a rare concert in the Fellowship Hall of Riverside United Methodist Church, Sunday afternoon July 14. Tuppence performs folk music of the Old World and the New – traditional ballads and dance tunes from Ireland, Scotland; contemporary folk songs; Americana material; and more. Between […] Continue reading 
HONOUR, the Musical is a presentation with scripts and lyrics by local historian and professional writer Bill Hand with music composed by local musician/historian and well-known local performer, Simon Spalding. It, first, tells the story of the 1802 duel between Richard Dobbs Spaight and John Stanly and, second, that of one of Spaight’s slaves, Sarah […] Continue reading 
Saturday, June 15th, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Listen, Learn, and Questions “Climate And Wind, How it affects You and Your Yard” Presented by Erik Heden – NOAA Rep Demonstration Garden Tour: 9:00 am to 10:00 a.m. Plant Sale: 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Presentations: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 […] Continue reading 
Episode 119 Connecting you with our community as we talk about the people, places, and the latest happenings in and around New Bern! During the show we talked about community news from locals; along with businesses and nonprofits! We also went Staytrippin’, Daytrippin’, and Night Trippin’! During this show, New Bern Now’s Podsquad: Colleen Roberts […] Continue reading 
Presented by Edward Teach Youth Sailing Association (ETYSA) The camps are held at Blackbeard’s Sailing Club in New Bern. Open to students with prior sailing experience who have previously attended camp. Sailing Camp Schedule: July 8 – 12 Camp 1 July 15 – 19 Camp 2 July 22 – 26 Camp 3 August 5 – […] Continue reading 
New Bern, NC – The Craven County Board of Education voted on new principal appointments for the 2019-2020 school year during a special called meeting on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Mrs. Melisa Thompson, Principal at Bridgeton Elementary, will become the principal of Arthur W. Edwards Elementary School. Mrs. Thompson has 23 total years in education […] Continue reading 
Live Music Options At press time here is what we found for the week ahead. Always call the venue to confirm. Thursday: June 6, 2019 Captain Ratty’s Seafood & Steakhouse 202 Middle St., (252) 633-2088 offers the sounds of Chuck Phillips will play tonight from 6-9 pm upstairs in the piano bar. City Stage […] Continue reading 
New Bern, NC – Craven Smart Start will host a Craven Early Learning Network meeting on Wednesday, June 12th from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Children’s Developmental Services Agency (CDSA), located at 2842 Neuse Boulevard in New Bern. Vickie Sherman with Focus Therapy Services, Inc. will present information about the non-profit, that offers […] Continue reading 
You, your spouse, and your three young children have just moved into your new home at the end of a quiet, shady cul-de-sac nestled deep in the suburbs. You’re relieved to have made it through the home buying process, excited to finally start settling in, and looking forward to the memories you’ll make in the […] Continue reading