New Bern, NC

Weekend Happenings in and around New Bern

There are all kinds of things to do this Weekend! Here are some ideas to help you decide what to do: 28th: Community ACTion Gathering with music by Bryan Mayer and presented by Allies for Cherry Point’s Tomorrow at Havelock Tourist and Event Center. […]
Creative Writing Workshop

Do you have an unfinished story? A new idea?

Study and practice the elements of fiction writing in a small, supportive group of local writers. Matthew Crutchfield is a recent transplant to the New Bern area. He has a Master of Arts in English-Creative Writing. He has published several works (fiction […]
Coastal Women's Forum

Coastal Women’s Forum Annual Hat Social and Dinner Meeting

Horsing Around: Coastal Women’s Forum Annual Hat Social and Buffet Dinner Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 2 at the Emerald Golf Club. Cocktails and networking will begin at 5:00 PM, followed by dinner, allowing plenty of time to enjoy the creativity […]
Book Signings - New Bern, NC

New Bern Couple doubles up their talents by publishing their books at the same time

Listen to Laura Johnson’s radio interview with Leslie Tall Manning and Jay Kenton Manning airing on WNOS 97.1FM and 1450AM or listen below to learn more: His is a children’s book. Hers is women’s fiction. His stars a baby alien, visiting Earth, […]
Community Artist Will Center for the Arts

Art Workshop Program presented by Community Artist Will

Registration has begun for the new art workshop program offered by Community Artist Will, Inc. at the Center for the Arts, 415 Broad Street, New Bern. Adult classes (over 18) start June 1, 2015 and student classes (10-14 for children and 15-18 […]
Memorial Day

What does freedom mean to you?

It was a beautiful Memorial Day as hundreds of people gathered at National Cemetery in New Bern to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving our Country. I had the pleasure of joining Windye Barton, an Interactive Journalism Student at […]
Coastal Women's Shelter

Coastal Women’s Shelter Hires New Executive Director

Dr. Susan Lucas has been hired as the Coastal Women’s Shelter (CWS) Executive Director. Lucas previously worked for CWS from January 2012 until April 2014 as the New Choices Coordinator and Volunteer/Fund Development Coordinator. “My heart is drawn to what CWS does […]