Shopping in and around New Bern, North Carolina!
When I heard that Ali Smith Cake Design and Bear City Fudge Company have opened a second location on Trent Road, I had to stop by to learn more! I visited Kelly Whitley, owner of Bear City Fudge Company, at the Downtown New Bern location to learn about her merger with Ali Smith, …
Bear City Fudge Company and Ali Smith Cake Design open second Location on Trent Road! Read More »
Artwalk New Bern, July 13 from 5pm to 8pm, Oil painting by Sally Sutton ARTWALK: stroll downtown New Bern on July 13th Art venues along with participating restaurants and shops open up in downtown New Bern on Friday, July 13th from 5pm to 8pm. On the walking art tour for creative enthusiasts, artists …
With a lot of artists living in our town, New Bern is a city rich in the arts! For a small town, we have so many art galleries, shops, and events! I’m sure that’s why enthusiasts from around the Country flock to New Bern’s art venues. New Bern’s artists and galleries were even …
SeaFair photo provided by Swiss Bear Congratulations, Swiss Bear Downtown Development Corporation for creating your NEW blog! “We are gearing up for MUMFEST to include the new venue of SeaFair, the 228 foot yacht with three floors of art from local, area and national artist. It will be docked at the Hilton …
Swiss Bear is gearing up for MUMFEST 2012…See their NEW blog to find out more! Read More »
On April 1, 1985 two brave, entrepreneurial young moms opened a consignment store on Trent Road and called it Twice As Nice. This was even before consigning became popular, which was not until the mid 90’s. Rick & Hilary Lang purchased the business in April 2006, which was by then fully established …
When repeatedly asked if I’ve visited the Black Swan Flea Market in New Bern, I said no. There was always a meeting or something more pressing. I finally made it a point to check it out and I’m very happy that I stopped in last week! Meeting Irene Magness, the Sole Proprietor, was …
Spotlight on the Black Swan Flea Market in New Bern! Read More »
I met with Zack Koonce today to discuss how we can partner in efforts to assist our local Coastal Carolina American Red Cross Chapter at his store, Z.A.K.’S of Mallardtown, USA in Trenton, NC. The saying, “first impressions are lasting” rings true on this occasion! Zack, his wife JoAnn, and their Country Store …
Must Visit Country Store “Down the Road” from New Bern! Read More »
The New Bern Riverfront Convention Center was bustling with action this weekend! Consumers were searching for home and garden products and services. Some may say people attended for the “free gadgets”, but I’m an optimist and believe the majority of visitors wanted to know what area businesses have to offer. Knowing the cost …
During my rounds downtown yesterday, I had the opportunity to meet Stephanie (owner) and Liz (manager) of The Haymaker’s Wife, a new gift shop in town. I learned that they are asking customers to submit names for the store’s Bear Mascot that can be viewed by walking or driving by. This quaint gift …
