Picture of Downtown New Bern's Waterfront by Craig Powell Photography

Things to Do Around the Greater New Bern Area: August 25 – 28, 2022

Around Town Free Back to School Haircuts courtesy of Craven Community College (CCC) Barbering Concepts on August 26 at CCC from 1 – 4 p.m. and August 27 at the Omega Center from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The City of New […]
Hodgins Sunrise-by-Persimmons

Craven Arts Council Presents Coastal Photo Club Exhibition

Craven Arts Council and Gallery is proud to host an exhibition of the Coastal Photo Club in the Main Gallery at Bank of the Arts during the month of September. This exhibition will feature works by local photographers on a wide array […]
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Craven County Customers to benefit from $300,000 UScellular Network Investment

UScellular continues to invest in its fast, high-quality network with the addition of a new cell site in northern Craven County and the addition of 5G service to a cell site in Grantsboro. The new site will enhance UScellular’s network along Highway […]
Big Book Sale for the New Bern-Craven Library

Big Book Sale is Fundraiser for Library Programs and Purchases

The Friends of the New Bern-Craven County Public Library are holding a Big Book Sale. This is the group’s major fundraiser. Money raised helps support programs and special purchases for the New Bern-Craven County Public Library as well as for various community […]
Tryon Palace Lawn Party

Tryon Palace is Hosting a Lawn Party

You are invited to the Palace for a Lawn Party! On Saturday, September 10, Tryon Palace is hosting a fabulous party on its historic site grounds, and there will be food, live music to enjoy and dance to, entertainment, and fun for all […]
Walk-In Bathtub Improv Group

Celebrate “Paper, Rock, Scissors” Day with Walk-In Bathtub

The improv comedy group, Walk-In Bathtub, returns to the New Bern Civic Theater (NBCT) stage this Saturday, August 27, to celebrate “Paper, Rock, Scissors” day. Walk-In Bathtub uses audience suggestions to perform unscripted scenes and comedic games that take you on a […]
Picture of inside Baxter's 1892 with Von Lewis and Tyler Griffin

Historic Downtown Building Becoming Baxter’s 1892 Music Venue

One of downtown New Bern’s most notable buildings is getting a makeover, and along with it will come the sweet sounds of music and a delectable menu. Baxter’s 1892, located at 323 Pollock St. in historic downtown New Bern, has been under […]