Quilt Collage

Tryon Palace Showcases Various Quilting Techniques in “Pieced with Care” Exhibit

New Exhibit opens Jan. 20 in North Carolina History Center Tryon Palace Palace will showcase various quilting techniques in a new exhibit “Pieced with Care.” “Pieced with Care” will open on Saturday, Jan. 20 and will be on display until March 25, […]
Singing Valentine

Cupid works out at The YMCA

Desperate to find the perfect way to impress your Sweetheart on Valentines Day? The Southern Gentlemen Barbershop Chorus will go anywhere to provide the perfect solution. Simply order a Singing Valentine by calling 252-288-9132. A debonair costumed Barbershop Quartet will deliver two […]
William J. McCrea

New Executive Director Named for Tryon Palace

Department of Natural and Cultural Resources has selected William J. McCrea, a veteran department employee, as the new executive director of Tryon Palace in New Bern. McCrea has been serving as interim director of Tryon Palace since March of this year. McCrea […]
Potter's Throwdown 2018

Potter’s Throwdown 2018

3rd annual event to include music and live demonstrations January 12, 2018 Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to announce the 3rd annual Potters’ Throwdown at Bank of the Arts and the Harrison Center on January 12th, from 5pm to 8pm […]
Arthur Shuey, Dave Thomspon, and Simon Spalding

Bluesmen Dave Thompson and Arthur Shuey from Wilmington coming to New Bern

The Wilmington Blues artists Arthur “LoveWhip” Shuey and Dave Thompson will team up with local musician Simon Spalding at Trent River Coffee Company in New Bern, on Saturday, January 13. “LoveWhip” is the founder of the Blues Society of the Lower Cape […]
Craven County Schools

Craven County Schools – Closed on January 8, 2018

Craven County Schools will be closed for students on Monday, January 8, 2018. Essential staff (district maintenance, school custodians, school principals, and district executive staff) should report on time. All other staff are on an optional workday with a 2-hour delay. If […]
Palace Pours - Champagne

‘Palace Pours: New Year’s Resolutions’ Offers After-Hours Look at History

Attendees to sample champagne at Tryon Palace, Wednesday, January 10 Tryon Palace will mix history with champagne during “Palace Pours: New Year’s Resolutions” Wednesday, Jan. 10. The event will be held in the Commission House at 5:30 p.m. The January Palace Pours […]