New Bern’s Current Events

>“The Curious Savage” is celebrating it’s 60th year anniversary. The show opened on Broadway, October 25, 1950 at the Martin Beck Theatre. The plot centers around Mrs. Ethel savage (originally played by Lillian Gish on Broadway) who has been left ten million […]

>Tryon Palace South Lawn Concert Series: North Carolina Symphony on Tuesday, June 22. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. and concert begins at 7:30 p.m. – FREE event on the South Lawn. Pack a picnic and join your family and friends for this

>The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to Coastal Regional Solid Waste Management Authority by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate of

>Art Walk will feature 2 oil painting artists, Shannon Simple and Frieda Kyle. These artists will display and sell their works in our store on the second Friday in July. On that same night we will be having a Student Pottery Show.

>May 19, 2010 – During the past two weeks the New Bern Police Department has seen a spike in the number of vehicle break-ins. Of the twenty-three (23) vehicles that were broken into eighteen (18) were left unlocked. The New Bern Police

>While driving through Western Pennsylvania, I noticed two wind farms. I wondered if wind turbines have ever been considered as an alternate source of energy for New Bern or Craven County. Does anyone have the answer? Thanks!Wendy Card

>Tune into Beasley Broadcasting Group Stations tomorrow morning at 6am (99.5, 101.9, 103.3, 106.5, 107.9, and 1070 AM). Hear John Grant’s interview with Tanya Roberts of the Coastal Coalition for Substance Abuse Prevention to learn about the Coalition and Substance Abuse Prevention.

>Carolina Creations Fine Art and Contemporary Craft Gallery, 317 Pollock Street in Downtown New Bern announces their new show “Out in the County.” The show opens during ArtWalk, Friday, July 9th, 5-8 pm., and runs through September 1. This show features new

>I’m currently on vacation and only have “intermittent” Internet access. I’ll be back in town on June 3rd. Thank you and have a nice “Memorial Day Weekend”. Wendy Card

>Bernaroo – Crafted after Bonaroo, the wildly popular music festival in Tennessee, Bernaroo showcases 8 great bands from all over the southeastern part of the US. This year is the 3rd Annual Bernaroo Music & Arts Festival held at Union Point Park