“Spotlight on the Accidental Artist – Fun, Paint Your Own Pottery Studio”

It was a pleasure meeting Joan Ziemba and learning more about the Accidental Artist “Paint Your Own Pottery Studio”! I’ve heard many residents and visitors talk about what a great time they had at the Accidental Artist. People from all ages – […]

>Steel Magnolias – Upcoming Production at the New Bern Civic Theatre!

> Steel Magnolias By Robert Harling The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or […]

>What are the “Benefits of Composting”?

>Learn about the “Benefits of Composting” by Bobbi Waters of the Coastal Environmental Partnership! Tomorrow, Saturday, March 12 at Pinecone Perennials, 4136 Dr M L King Jr Blvd at 1100, 252-634-3437. She will also be handing out free wildflower seeds. Provided by: […]

Colonial Capital Humane Society opens Outdoor Enclosure for the No-Kill Cat Shelter

Leslie Geiter, President of the Colonial Capital Humane Society (CCHS), tells us about upcoming events, adoption information, and introduces us to 67 cats at their no-kill cat shelter. We were a bit overwhelmed by the adorable cats waiting for people to adopt […]

Must See: “Arts Around Town” Production with Lisa and Jim Bisbee!

Lisa Bisbee captures the latest happenings in New Bern’s Arts scene in her latest episode of “Arts Around Town”! “Arts Around Town” is an elegant video production created by local graphic artist and professional web designer, Lisa Bisbee. In the FIRST episode, […]

>Dont’ Miss Our Interview with Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina

>During our rounds Downtown today, we discovered a conference at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center. Thea Kincaid interviewed Rosie Allen Ryan, the President/CEO of Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina. Rosie told us that 400 healthcare professionals, social workers, parent educators, child advocates […]

“Spider Lily Sculpture” Project Dedication Coming this Spring!

It was a beautiful day as we sat at the location of the future “Spider Lily Sculpture” with Susan Moffat-Thomas. Susan updated us on the progress of the Swiss Bear Downtown Development Corporation’s “Spider Lily Sculpture” project. Susan explained that Dr. Jim […]