Stanly Spaight Duel

Honour, The Musical World Premiere

Compelling New Bern Story Opens January 23 New Bern, NC – The Stanly-Spaight Duel. One of New Bern’s most compelling stories. A younger man goads an older statesman. The older man insults the younger. All in public. In newsprint. Add the story […]
English Speaking Union

George Mason: Forgotten Founding Father

The January 18, program, Saturday, 1 p.m., in the Harrison Center, 311 Middle Street, downtown New Bern is free and open to ESU members, their guests and the public.   Dr. David C. Skaggs’ presentation, George Mason: Forgotten Founding Father, focuses on […]
New Bern Parks and Recreation

Experience an African American Cultural Celebration

The North Carolina Museum of History is celebrating its 19th annual African American Cultural Celebration. Travel with New Bern Parks and Recreation on Saturday, January 25, 2020 as we enjoy a day featuring musicians, storytellers, dancers, chefs, historians, playwrights, authors, artists, reenactors, […]
Constance Sartor

Museum program features maritime artist

Beaufort, N.C. – A marine biologist and artist whose work can be seen across the globe will soon be making a mark in Beaufort. Constance Sartor, a self-taught artist who is undergoing graduate studies in coral reef genetics at the University of […]
New Bern Now Podsquad

New Bern Now and Beyond Podcast on January 2, 2020

On location from Wit Clothier – Episode 133 We’re connecting you with the community as we talk about the people, places, and the latest happenings in and around New Bern! During the show we talked about community news from locals; along with […]
AAUW Twin Rivers Branch

Thirteenth Annual Local Authors Luncheon

The members of the Twin Rivers Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will hold their Thirteenth Annual Local Authors Luncheon on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. at the Chelsea Restaurant at 335 Middle Street in New Bern. […]
Middle Street 1972 and now

How Did We Get Here from There?

Susan Moffat-Thomas Outlines New Bern’s Downtown Renaissance, Feb 23 at the North Carolina History Center NEW BERN, NC – Following WWII, New Bern’s waterfront area was rather an eyesore.  Now we have the beautiful award-winning downtown we all love. How did that […]