Early voting for the Statewide General Election is underway and runs through Oct. 31

An open letter to New Bern Board of Aldermen

Federal funding delayed; Board of Education approves measure to take $2.6 million from Fund Balance

Fleet Readiness Center East opens aircraft repair complex at North Carolina Global TransPark

Property owners waited outside New Bern City Hall for chance to speak on large-scale rezoning requests

New Bern Planning and Zoning Board to review requests to rezone 1,245 acres of land – Sept. 17, 2026

Habitat for Humanity of Craven County to receive grant to support local housing initiatives

City of New Bern hires a lobbyist; receives federal grant

New Bern Parks and Recreation

Oct 3, 2017

Art of the Carolina’s Trip

Are you interested in art supplies! What about the largest consumer art supply trade show? Over 100 workshops in every medium? Then you are in for an amazing time! New Bern Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a one day shopping trip to […]
New Bern Now Ledger Magazine 4th Qtr 2017

Oct 2, 2017

New Bern Now’s 4th Quarter Ledger Magazine available online

We’re happy to announce that the 4th Quarter 2017 Edition of New Bern Now’s Ledger Magazine is available now! You can view it here. Find out if your event, business, or non-profit is featured! The cover and feature article is in Celebration of the United […]
CarolinaEast Medical Center

Oct 2, 2017

CarolinaEast Medical Center to Host 3rd Community National Day of Remembrance

On October 15, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. at the CarolinaEast Rehabilitation Hospital Garden in New Bern, the CarolinaEast Medical Center Perinatal Loss and Bereavement Committee will host the Third Annual Community National Day of Remembrance, an event to memorialize and remember infants […]
Mum's the Word Exhibition

Oct 1, 2017

Mum’s the Word Exhibition

2nd Annual Exhibition features local artists’ takes on Chrysanthemum October 6 – October 23 Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to announce their second annual “Mum’s the Word” exhibition, featuring painting, drawing, photography, and mixed media pieces depicting the chrysanthemum. This […]
Behind The Scenes Tours at Tryon Palace

Sep 30, 2017

Tryon Palace Behind-the-Scenes Tours

Featuring The Costume Shop, Museum Technology, and Gardens  Tryon Palace will host behind-the-scenes tours of the costume shop, museum technology and gardens throughout the month of October. All tours begin at 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, with a different tour offered each week. […]
The Greater Good Gallery will hold a book launch event, open to the public in the Isaac Taylor Garden. Creative people and art lovers are welcome to join in the celebration on Wed., Oct. 18, 2017 (rain date Oct. 19) from 4-8pm. There will be a group photo at 6pm. Visit, GreaterGoodGallery.com for information on purchasing the book, “A Brief History of Artists in Eastern North Carolina: A Survey of Creative People including Artists, Performers, Designers, Photographers, Authors and Organizations.” “A Brief History of Artists in Eastern North Carolina” is a feast for the eyes. The visual guide includes more than 500 works in full color with a five-page index of creative people and organizations. The main part of the book is a 239-page look at more than 140 contributors which shaped our cultural history in eastern North Carolina, circa 2017. Authors Ben Watford, Jon Derby and Lisa Bisbee Lentz, all artists and educators, share a common vision that people should be encouraged in creative endeavors. The book can be used in lessons about the culture of eastern North Carolina. Students will come to appreciate struggles and successes of creative people in ENC. This survey is a valuable resource for an art courses, or as a reference to supplement humanities programs. Take a colorful tour of the creators’ works and lives in eastern North Carolina (ENC). The book tells the story of a cultural experience in how diverse artists from different places in ENC treat the same subject matter, such as landscape, portraits, or animals. The pages showcase art and creative people with a brief description of their contribution towards a vibrant and diverse arts community. The artists explain key influences, processes in their work or information about their future endeavors. Often, the artist quotes his/her intentions to improve your enjoyment in art. Collectors and lovers of art will gain insight into the ENC culture. The main part of the book is subdivided into a full spectrum of creativity. It’s a brief survey of creative accomplishments by visual artists, painters, sculptors, potters, dancers, performers, carvers, graphic designers, photographers, weavers, crafters, fabric artists, photojournalists, illustrators, architects, drafters, digital artists, muralists, authors, writers, poets, musicians, projects, exhibit venues, events, volunteers, theatres, councils, collectives and organizations. Contributions by Bernice Abraham, Tessie Ann Adams, John & Brandy Angelo, Art by Benetez, Barbara & Ben Watford, Ashley Barnes, Barry Knauff, Chuck Beckley, Nada Behr, Brenda Bennett, Betsy Drake Interiors, Alice Bilello, Gail & Jim Bisbee, Linda Boccia, Dion Burroughs, Chris Buttitta, Scotty Canady, Se’rah Cheatham, Andrea Clements Thompson, Becky Coleman, CoraMae Zimmerman Pipkin, the Corrs, Judith Cutler, Rich Daniels, Jon Derby, Donna Slade, Angelina Doyle, Samrae Duke, Janet & Michael Francoeur, Pete Frey, Dewey Funkhouser, Brenda Gear, Giorgianni’s, Mark & Lynn Golitz, Dee Mayer, Asha Goodwin, Lynne Baron Goodwin, Gary Gowans, Greater Good Gallery, Gregory Keyzer, Joanne Gwaltney Ashton, Charlie Hall, Alice Bilello, Krystal Helton, Lee Hood, Isaac Taylor Garden, Carol Jones, Martin Kampitch, M. Patrick Kavanaugh, Patrick Keough, Gerry King, Molly Knazek, Rebecca Koehler, Kristen Moffitt, Mike Lentz, Arden & Jeth Lindsey, Lisa Bisbee Lentz, Patricia Bisbee, Sam Love, Ed Macomber, Nell Maha, Lela Cahoon McClanahan, McDaniel’s, Elaine Meyer, GeeVee Meyer, MJ’s Raw Bar, Tony & Rita Morello, Karin Lisa Nelson, New Bern Now, New Bern Sun Journal, Nexus Poets, Matt O’Brien, the Owens’, Stacey Patterson, Maggie Peacock, Gary & Janice Peterson, Red Shoe Gallery, Cindy Ridlon, Ed Ruiz, Ben Selby, Rebecca Shelby, Silk Flowers By Jean, Donna Slade, Marjorie K. Smart, Erin Smith, STA Contracting, Bridget Swayne, Judy Szychowski, the Taglieri’s, B. Jean Taylor-Mitchell, Sherry Thurston, Darlene Tighe, Meg Unfiltered, Vicki Vitale-Farrow, Amy Voorhees, Gail Warwick, Michaelé Rose Watson, Alan Welch, Deborah Wheeler, Martha Williams and many more. For more information about the book, please contact Lisa Bisbee-Lentz at the Greater Good Gallery, 228 Craven St., 252-649-1712. By Lisa Bisbee-Lentz, Art Director, New Bern Now

Sep 29, 2017

A Brief History of Artists in Eastern North Carolina Book

The Greater Good Gallery will hold a book launch event, open to the public in the Isaac Taylor Garden. Creative people and art lovers are welcome to join in the celebration on Wed., Oct. 18, 2017 (rain date Oct. 19) from 4-8pm. […]
Neuse River Backwater Open

Sep 28, 2017

13th Annual Neuse River Backwater Open

October 7, 2017 Boat and Kayak Divisions This is the only all artificial tournament in Eastern NC that showcases the four most sought after species in the Neuse River – flounder, speckled trout, red drum, and striped bass. The tournament benefits the […]

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