14th: ArtWalk – New Bern, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., presented by the Craven Arts Council at the Bank of the Arts. 252-638-2577. 14th: ARTcrawl presented by the Greater Good Gallery, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Isaac Taylor House and Gardens, and numerous locations in Downtown New Bern. 14th: Uncorked – A Wine Tasting, 5:00 p.m. […] Continue reading 
New Bern Arts & Wellness Center, located at 919 Broad Street, is pleased to announce their upcoming Winter Wellness Open House on January 5, 2019. Free classes and workshops will be offered all day, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Special discounted class passes will be offered as well as door prize raffles. Start your […] Continue reading 
Simon Spalding offers a new spin on the season: holiday music played on international instruments! Simon Spalding plays Bella’s Cafe’ and Catering on Friday, December 21, presenting “Around the World in 80 Carols”. The concert features musical instruments from around the world: each instrument will play a seasonal carol or song. The program includes Christmas […] Continue reading 
International Paper staff members presented a $6,651.54 donation to Veterans Employment Base Camp and Organic Garden (VEBCOG) to provide umbrellas and seating for the youth agricultural training program at the Farmers Market Complex being renovated at the old Electric building at First St. The grant is funded by International Paper Foundation. VEBCOG is located within […] Continue reading 
When the James and Coverdale families learned about the many students and teachers affected by Hurricane Florence, they decided to raise money by selling their own artwork and hosting a lemonade stand. They raised $517 that they chose to donate to Partners In Education to go towards hurricane relief for Craven County Schools because they […] Continue reading 
Craven Community College’s (Craven CC) New Bern Campus will host a new class, Introduction to Home Brewing, every Tuesday from 6-9 p.m., Jan. 15 through April 2. The course is designed for entry-level home brewers with little or no experience and will familiarize students with beer styles, expose them to various brewing technologies and provide […] Continue reading 
The Coastal Women’s Forum (CWF) President, Eileen Nonemaker has chosen Habitat for Humanity Craven County as the holiday charity for 2018. Representing Habitat will be this month’s lunch speaker, Deedra Durocher, Habitat For Humanity Volunteer and Resource Coordinator. Deedra will share information about the organization and volunteer opportunities, fitting individual talents, interests and schedules. Join CWF […] Continue reading 
7th: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony, 11:00 a.m. at the North Carolina History Center. Call 252-639-3500. 7th: Live Window Displays, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in participating businesses in Downtown New Bern. 7th: Rob Lightber Live, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at BrÜtopia Brewery. Call 252-631-5142. 7th – 9th: The Nutcracker Ballet, Fri: 7:30 p.m.; Sat: 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 […] Continue reading 
People’s Choice and Heritage Auction Still to Come The New Bern Historical Society presented the first batch of Gingerbread House Contest Awards at the Beary Merry festivities on Friday. An excited crowd anticipated the results as Executive Director Mickey Miller announced the winners and invited the crowd to see all of the gingerbread houses which […] Continue reading 
Looking for the perfect way to have a delicious pancake breakfast before visiting Santa in Bear Plaza, taking in some shopping, and enjoying the many activities happening during the holiday season in beautiful, historic downtown New Bern? Join us for Pancakes for PIE at Morgan’s Tavern & Grill, 235 Craven Street. Breakfast will be served […] Continue reading 
Episode 106 Find out the latest “positive” news and information about our beautiful and happening town of New Bern and Beyond. Beyond, meaning our travels throughout Eastern North Carolina! During this show, New Bern Now’s Podsquad: Rich Sheridan (Crystal Coast Discovery Map), Susan Moffat-Thomas, Kathy Morrison (New Bern Historical Society), Colleen Roberts (City of New […] Continue reading 
Tryon Palace will commemorate the 77th anniversary on the attack on Pearl Harbor with a remembrance ceremony at the North Carolina History Center Friday, Dec. 7. This free program is open to the public and begins at Cullman Performance Hall, located inside the North Carolina History Center, at 11 a.m. This event commemorates the 77th […] Continue reading 
International Paper staff members presented a $10,000 donation to Twin Rivers YMCA to provide summer camp scholarships for children who attend Twin River YMCA’s Vanceboro Farm Life Elementary summer camp. The grant is funded by International Paper Foundation. “We believe every child deserves to be in a safe and nurturing out of school environment that […] Continue reading 
Every year, Tharesa Lee and the New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce Non-profit Council’s NewBernGIV3 Committee spearheads the Giving Tuesday event as they come together to give thanks! Giving Tuesday is a Global Day of Giving that is celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving as it kicks off the charitable season of giving. We’re very […] Continue reading The Adult Enrichment Program at Craven Community College will host “A Sentimental Journey: Love Songs from a Bygone Era” in Orringer Hall at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30. Performed by former voice professor of music, Dr. Jay Pierson, and pianist Catherine Hamner, the show will include love songs, stories, little known North Carolina connections, audience […] Continue reading 
Jaki Shelton Green, the North Carolina Poet Laureate, will be the Featured Poet at the Nexus Poet’s Poetry Open Mic Night at 7:00 pm, Tuesday December 4th at the Harrison Center, 311 Middle St in New Bern. The ninth laureate overall, Green is the first African-American and third woman to receive the honor. Her term […] Continue reading