Cane Mill Road Band poster

Explorations in the Arts: Three-Concert Series Coming to New Bern

Craven Community College’s Lifetime Learning Center (LLC) is pleased to announce the 2021-22 Explorations in the Arts three-concert series. This unique mix of performances is created by live performance, a Q&A session and audience participation. The series will open with a concert […]
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All Hallows’ Eve brings Tricks and Treats to Tryon Palace

Witches, ghosts, and other strange and creepy creatures return to the haunted grounds of Tryon Palace for All Hallows’ Eve on Saturday, October 23, 2021. This fun fall event, designed for children 12 and under, celebrates the Halloween spirit and all families […]
Trent Woods Garden Club delivers flowers to Bayview Nursing Home residents

Trent Woods Garden Club Spreads Cheer to Nursing Home Residents

The Trent Woods Garden Club (TWGC) is committed to bringing garden and nature beauty, education, and civic development to the greater New Bern area. The TWGC is a member of the National Garden Clubs, Inc and The Garden Club of North Carolina, […]
Sitting area along Riverwalk behind the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center

Weekend Happenings in and around New Bern for September 30 – October 3, 2021

Around Town Support 30+ small local businesses by shopping at the Crafty Bear Market. It’s part of the American Dream Project Pop-Up Shop. Join them and the New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, tomorrow, […]
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Celebrate “Autumn Days” with Community Artists Gallery & Studios

Community Artists Gallery & Studios will celebrate “Autumn days” this month. Our featured “Artists of the Month” are Eileen Wroe and Heidi DiBella, painters, and Patti Smithwick, silverplate artist. Music will be provided by “Doctor Paul” Hawaii to Carolina, refreshments will be […]
Aerial views of Mumfest

MumFest Returns — Next Week

The award-winning fall festival, MumFest, is returning to historic Downtown New Bern on October 9 and 10! But this year October is MumMonth and you can celebrate for the entire month! MumFeast! is October 15 and 16 with restaurant dining and artisans […]
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Mum’s the Word Exhibition

Annual MumFest Exhibition Drop Off: October 1 – 2 Mumfest: October 9 – 10 Pick Up: October 29 – 30 Craven Arts Council and Gallery is proud to present the 2021 Mum’s the Word Exhibition in the Main Gallery at the Bank […]