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“The Marvelous Wonderettes” is a delightful trip down memory lane, a blast from the past, a flashback to 1958. It is Springfield High School’s prom night and the entertainment is The Marvelous Wonderettes who will showcase the pop hits of the 50s. Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy and Suzy are the Wonderettes, four best friends with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts and voices to match. As we learn about their lives and loves, we are treated to the girls performing beautifully arranged renditions of classic 50’s songs like “Mr. Sandman,” “Lollipop,” “All I have to Do is Dream,” “Stupid Cupid,” “Born too Late” and many more.

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the past as a vehicle to tell its story, pays homage to the high school song leader squads of the 1950s. When called upon to perform at their senior prom as a last minute replacement, Springfield High Songleaders, Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy and Suzy, rally together to entertain their classmates in fourpart harmony.

The audience is in for a wonderful surprise as they are whisked away to the girls’ ten-year class reunion in Act II. The Wonderettes perform again with high-octane and soulful renditions of classic ’60’s tunes, and we see how their friendships have changed and endured in this captivating performance.

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continue to treat the audience to some great oldies such as “You Don’t Own Me,” “Son of a Preacher Man,” “Respect,” “Rescue Me” and many more.

Written and created by Roger Bean, with musical arrangements by Brian William Baker and orchestrations by Michael Borth, “The Marvelous Wonderettes” is directed by Judy Long. Four talented young ladies, Meghan Lucas (Cindy Lou), Bethany Kenyon (Betty Jean), Katherine Morris (Suzy) and Kandee Hookstra (Missy) have been cast as the Wonderettes. The musical director is Anne Marie Skogsbakken, Carol Liutkus is the choreographer and Linda Roach is producing the show through special arrangement with Steele Spring Productions.

“Our musical director, Anne Marie Skogsbakken, is outstanding and is perfecting the tight harmonies reminiscent of the girl

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The Marvelous Wonderettes, from left, Bethany Kenyon, Meghan Lucas, Katherine Morris and Kandee Hookstra

groups of the 50s,” said Long.

“We’re all very excited to be doing the show in New Bern.

It’s a show for people of all ages, whether you remember the songs, or are hearing some of them for the first time, the girls just bring this show to life.”

Shows are scheduled for April 26-28 and May 2-5, with performances at 8pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and matinees on Sunday at 3pm at the historic Masonic Theatre, 514 Hancock St. Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door and $10 for students with valid school ID, and may be purchased at the Bank of the Arts temporary location, Cook House, 308 George St.

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Heritage Plant Sale Arrives Nan Chase Garden Lecture

Author Nan K. Chase proves that one can have a beautifully landscaped property and eat it too. Join her in this special lecture that discusses her latest book, “Eat Your Yard! Edible Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Herbs and Flowers for Your Landscape,” and shares advice on plants that offer both landscape and culinary uses. The lecture will be held from 10am-noon on Saturday, April 13, at the NC History Center at Tryon Palace. After the lecture, enjoy a small sampling of a dish prepared from Nan’s

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Visitors will be entertained with musical performances on both days of the sale. Mermaid Morgan will play the hammered dulcimer in the stable courtyard throughout the day, while the Fife and Drum Corps has performances scheduled in the palace courtyard at 1:15 and 2:15pm on Saturday, April 14.

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Festival Brings Fun to New Bern

Everyone is invited to join in this free event, which marks the thirteenth year for the Festival of Fun. This annual event welcomes the spring weather and brings out children for all sorts of activities and entertainment. Be sure to mark the calendar for 10am-3pm on

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Saturday, April 13 for this fun filled festival.

Join others as they gather at Union Point Park in downtown New Bern for a day full of games, mini-train rides, inflatable rides, carnival food, a petting zoo, kid-friendly vendors, educational information, arts and crafts and plenty more. New this year, a Rubber Ducky Derby will immediately follow the festival.

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Tryon Palace in Top 30 Museums

For the first time in nine years, the annual ranking of North Carolina’s most visited museums and historic attractions has a new leader.

The newly expanded North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh has replaced Asheville’s Biltmore as the most visited attrac-

tion. Attendance numbers from 2012 show a total of 1,220,814 people visited the NC Museum of Natural Sciences while Biltmore attracted 1,123,144 guests.

Also among the top 30 finishers was Tryon Palace in New Bern. Taking the 26th spot on the list, Tryon Palace attracted a total of 172, 073 guests in 2012.

The annual survey of attendance at North Carolina’s museums and historic attractions is conducted by Carolina Publishing Associates, the Matthews-based publisher of the Carolina Heritage Guide, Carolina Field Trips Magazine and the African American Heritage and Visitor’s Guide.

Rounding out the top five most visited museums and historic attractions were the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro with 761,964 and Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach with 739,780 visitors.

Annual Pet Expo Returns

Animal lovers throughout the county will inevitably flock to the riverfront convention center on Saturday, April 13, with outside activities planned for Friday, April 12, as the second Pet Expo takes center stage. From 9am-5pm the site becomes a popular clearinghouse of pet products and information, including vendors, pet education classes, a pet fashion show and a pet idol competition. Part of the proceeds will go to assist the Humane Society and other pet rescue groups and organizations in Craven County.

The party continues at 6pm when the 4th annual Fur Ball rolls out the red carpet for an evening of fun, fur and philanthropy. Guests may expect dinner, drawings, live entertainment and special appearances by pooches in need of adoption.

Tickets may be purchased at Nauti Paws Pet Boutique & Bakery in downtown New Bern for $60 per person. Tables of 10 can be purchased for $550. For more information, visit petexpo.deftcity.com/?tag=enc.

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Both New Bern and Oriental are attracting visitors in April for two annual fundraisers in the waterfront towns, which will see private residences welcoming guests inside to appreciate the design and architecture of their historic homes and the pristine gardens that accompany them.

History runs deep in New Bern, where the Trent and Neuse rivers converge. From 10am4pm on April 12-13, homeowners will open their doors so the public can visit some of the most interesting homes in the town’s historic district. The New Bern Historical Society and the New Bern Preservation Foundation are cosponsors of the annual event and they are never at a loss when it comes to choosing homes for the tour.

This year’s tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at homes and gardens that are important to the town’s past and present. Patrons will tour the living quarters of these homes, learning about the original architecture, renovations and furnishings.

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This year, a number of the gardens will also feature artists. In addition to the homes and gardens, many downtown houses of worship will be open for tours.

Among the gardens open to the public is the Tryon Palace garden, which should be in full bloom. Tryon Palace’s annual Heritage Plant Sale will also be held on the palace grounds during the tour. That weekend, Spring Homes Tour ticket holders will have the opportunity to purchase discounted admission passes to Tryon Palace and NC History Center.

This year’s homes include: Osgood Cottage – Owner: Pitt Tyler Attmore-Oliver House – Owner: New Bern Historical Society Joseph L. Rhem House – Owners: Don and Liane Crawford Charles T. Watson House – Owner: Dr. Ruth P. Cox Foy-Munger House – Owners: Charles and Carolyn Peterson Abbott-Rowe House – Owner: Marcia Grier

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The Clark House – Owners: Jon Jacobs and Betsy Clagett Charles Slover House – Owners: Jim and Anne Schout Harker-Sparrow House – Owners: Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Whedbee Willey, Jr. Jerkins-Richardson House – Owners: Gordon and Alice Ruckert Shipp-Shields House – Owners: Ryan and Wendy Jones The Dunn House – Owners: Mel and Joyce Basye

Advance tickets for the New Bern tour are $15; $20 the day of the tour; and $13 for active duty military and dependants. Tickets can be purchased at various locations around town, by calling 252-638-8558 or visiting newbernhistorical.org or newbernpf.org.

All proceeds from the event are used to fund educational and revitalization projects of the sponsoring organizations.

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Accompanying one of the largest events for New Bern each April, Tryon Palace holds separate events in conjunction with the Homes and Gardens Tour. Garden Lover’s Weekend is held April 12-14, and not only offers free admission to the palace gardens, but includes the always popular Heritage Plant Sale. There is also a garden lecture at the palace on April 13, with speaker Nan Chase. Folks who bring their Home and Garden Tour ticket to the palace will get a discount on regular admission.

April 12-14 Garden Lover’s Weekend. Visitors will see the splendor of tulips and spring blooms with free garden admission at the palace from 9am-6pm on Friday and Saturday and noon-6pm on Sunday. For more information, call 252-638-8558.

Friday & Saturday, April 12-13 Heritage Plant Sale. Along with free garden admission is the chance to spruce up your home with unique, rare and historic plants. Tryon Palace’s Heritage Plant Sale invites the public to shop for perennials, herbs, annuals, trees and shrubs. Sale runs from 10am-5pm Friday and Saturday.

Saturday, April 13 Garden Lecture: Eat Your Yard! Author Nan K. Chase proves that you can have a beautifully landscaped property and eat it too. Join her in this special lecture that discusses her latest book. After the lecture, enjoy a small sampling of a dish prepared from Nan’s book, have questions answered and get books signed by the author.

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In a place where boats outnumber its residents nearly three to one, the town of Oriental is a sailor’s refuge tucked away along the Neuse River, which oddly enough, earned its named from a Union Steamship that sank 33 miles north of Hatteras, near Bodie Island. The wife of Oriental’s founder and first postmaster, Lou Midyette, is said to have seen the transom of the vessel displayed years later at a home in Manteo and found it to be the ideal name for their little waterside hamlet.

Boats are not just a part of Oriental’s history, they define it. Labeled the sailing capital of North Carolina, it’s common to find residents and visitors kayaking, fishing and sailing year round. Nearly 5-6,000 sailors come in to port each year from the Intracoastal Waterway, many for the collection of regattas held throughout the year.

The town boasts a plethora of activities, a wealth of award-winning artisans, an active music scene, a theater group and a thriving community spirit.

The year-round ferry, which carries 30 cars, docks at Minnesott Beach, just 10 miles from Oriental, making it accessible to points east and west.

Nestled along Hwy 70 between Morehead City and New Bern, Havelock is best known as the home of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, now the largest air station in the world. From its landmark Harrier plane propped up halfway through town to the thundering sounds

of passing jets, there is no mistaking the presence and effect the air station has on Havelock’s visitors and residents.

A small community started in the mid-1800s, Havelock grew, in part, because of the union between Atlantic and North Carolina railroads. A depot was built at the crossing and named after British Gen. Henry Havelock.

The 1940s and World War II brought with them MCAS Cherry Point and Havelock’s population exploded, from about 100 to approximately 22,500 people.

Havelock enjoys visitors year round, with annual events like its NC Chili Festival and the Cherry Point Air Show, held each year in June, and natural attractions such as the Croatan National Forest and Neuse River. To learn more about Havelock, visit cityofhavelock.com.

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(cont. from page 11) tory Museum and also features a nice combination of history and modern architecture. This year’s Tour of Homes and Gardens is all about Oriental’s historic roots – the lumber industry, fishing industry and the lure of the water. Historic homes and buildings as well as gardens will be open from 10am-4pm on Saturday, April 13, for the fourth annual homes tour.

Tickets are available in advance at Oriental’s History Museum, Denton Pharmacy and Nautical Wheelers for $16. Tickets are also available on the day of the tour at Oriental’s History Museum, 802 Broad St. for $20.

Featured on the Oriental tour are: Upper Unit, Old High School – Owner: Katy Pugh Old Town Hall & Fire Station – Owners: Flora Moorman and Jeff Aydelette Upper Residence Island Waterway Treasure Company – Owner: Maree Loftin Will Moore House – Owners: Jennifer and Frank Roe

Bartcliff/Cartwright House – Owners: Debbie and Durl Evans McFadden House – Owners: Cheryl and Patrick McFadden

In addition, the gardens of several other historic homes will be open for ticket holders to view. The tour includes three houses built from wood prepared at local lumber mills and original fireplaces, wood paneling, flooring and staircases are evident throughout each home. A 100-year old church is on the tour, showing off its handcrafted needlepoint kneelers. Participants can also visit the 1920s style home of an early entrepreneurial family complete with butler’s pantry and river views. Another charming river home on the tour is that of a local fisherman and businessman and completing the tour is a bungalow tucked away on a canal. Round off the day with a snack at the cookie sale in the gazebo at town hall.

For more information about the tour, contact 252-249-3340 or email museum@dockline.net.

Exploring Tucked away on the banks of the Neuse River, the city of New Bern offers the comforts of a modern riverside city with a historic tradition that dates back to Colonial times. In 1710, Swiss baron Christopher de Graffenried founded New Bern as the second-oldest town in North Carolina, naming the city after Bern, the Swiss capital. The bear proudly displayed throughout the city comes from the Swiss city’s name, taken from the German word “bären” or “bears.”

While providing shopping and dining experiences on par with other major cities, New Bern maintains the spirit and feel of a small town. Visitors can explore 150 historic landmarks, many of which date back to the 18th century. The revitalized historic district offers visitors a variety of shops, galleries, restaurants and historic homes.

Tryon Palace is one of New Bern’s most popular historic sites. Completed in 1770, Tryon Palace was built by British Governor William Tryon and served as the capital building in the later 1700s when New Bern was North Carolina’s capital. Tryon Palace hosted many famous people, including George Washington.

New Bern is also famed for a late 1800s pharma-

cist named Caleb Bradham. Bradham mixed syrup of coca, kola nut extracts and rare oils with carbonated water to create the fizzy beverage known today as Pepsi Cola.

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Jones Island Restoration

Continues

OVER THE YEARS, strong storms and winddriven tides have eaten away at the shoreline of Jones Island in the White Oak River near Swansboro, resulting in considerable erosion and loss of valuable habitat for fish and shellfish.

In October of 2007 the NC Coastal Federation, NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund, Audubon North Carolina and the NC Division of Parks and Recreation agreed to a partnership that lead to the purchase of 17 acres of the island to include as part of Hammocks Beach State Park. The federation partnered with the park with the hopes of reducing erosion to the island’s shoreline and creating valuable estuarine habitats through marsh grass plantings and the construction of oyster shell bag sills and patch oyster reefs.

The island was acquired by the partners initially to reduce the negative impacts of storm water runoff and coastal development to the river. According to the federation’s website, nearly 6,000 acres of the river’s waters are either permanently closed to harvesting shellfish or are subject to closure following heavy rains. More than 70 percent of those closed waters are in the main portion of the river situated around 14

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By Josh Lambert Jones Island.

This partnership was meant to establish and operate the island as a center to promote coastal stewardship through educating the public about the restoration of coastal habitats and protecting water quality. During the spring, visitors and area residents plant grasses to create marshes and build small offshore walls of oyster shells. These projects help to stabilize eroding shorelines, improve water quality and create marine habitats.

Restoration days are planned throughout the spring and additional volunteers are always needed. Participants plant marsh grasses along the island’s shoreline to help slow erosion, create habitat and improve water quality.

Volunteers meet at the Hammocks Beach State Park maintenance area where park boats will transport volunteers and federation staff to the island.

In the process of working on restoration projects with the federation, participants have been educated about the ecosystems and environment of the White Oak River and how they can protect these vital coastal habitats. According to Lexia Weaver, coastal scientist and

central regional manager for the federation, the bers of volunteers is thankfully pretty steady. restoration projects have resulted in the planting In addition to the April and May plantings, we of 69,836 plugs of salt marsh grass, the installa- will also be working to restore the island every tion of 1,350 linear feet of oyster shell bag sills Wednesday this summer from June 12 through and 11 patch oyster reefs Aug. 7.” using 16,000 bushels of Volunteers should recycled oyster shells. wear clothing that may get Restoration

The projects on Jones wet and sandy. ClosedSchedule Island have also drawn toe shoes are required. students and scientists Other items to consider April 13: 9am-1pm from the University of bringing are work gloves, April 16: 11am-3pm Chapel Hill, Wilmington a towel and lunch. Tools and Charlotte, who are for planting, water, sunApril 30: 9am-1pm monitoring the success of screen and light snacks May 1: 10am-2pm the restoration process as are provided. All outdoor May 2: 11am-3pm the projects continue. events are weather de “We usually get pendent. At the events, May 3: 11am-3pm an average of about 15 volunteers will be able to May 14: 10am-2pm volunteers per restorajoin the federation for a May 15: 10:30am-2:30pm tion event. To date, over special discounted mem3,300 volunteers have bership price of $15.

May 16: 11am-3pm contributed over 19,200 Those interested in hours helping with the volunteering for these restoration efforts at restoration events should Jones Island. We could not have done this register through the federation’s online calendar work without them,” said Weaver. “The num- at www.nccoast.org.

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With five of the most perfect instruments singing in perfect harmony, there is really no need for anything to bang on, blow into, strum or play. That’s 42Five, an a cappella group out of Orlando, Fla., that uses only voices to create an actual band and instruments. Join Craven Concerts for its fifth and final performance of the season at 7:30pm on Monday, April 15 at Grover C. Fields Performing Arts Center.

They started singing as a traditional barbershop group but evolved into funk, rock, jazz and blues. Not the usual group, they recreate an entire instrumental band with nothing but their five voices. It has to be heard to be believed.

From the trumpet to the drums, hear it all from their voices without a glimpse of shiny brass or drumsticks scattered on the floor. This new, innovative group is setting the bar high and using their technique to bring to life vocal impossibilities. Not only do they delight audiences with their flawless harmonies, but their charming sense of humor is sure to create a stir in the hearts of everyone.

For more information or ticket information, call 252-637-1119 for ticket information.

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Come celebrate the spring with the Cra-

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ven Consort at 7pm on Friday, April 26 at Trent River Coffee Company for its performance of “The Birds, the Bees and the Bard.”

Music and anecdotes are inspired by Shakespeare and the spring season, with the emphasis on music that is fun to play and fun to hear. Instruments include recorders, flute, cittern, violin and cello.

Craven Consort has been New Bern’s premiere early music group since 1973, consisting of: Roger Bennett, recorders; Ann Courtney, Baroque flute; Bryna Coonin, cello; Jennifer Miller, violin; Simon Spalding, violin, citterne; Prudence Wing, cello; Sara Spalding, recorder and voice.

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ARTS Mark Twain: 100 Years Later

Join the Friends of the New Bern-Craven County Public Library at 7pm on Thursday, April 25 for its annual spring program and meeting. Dave Ehlert will take the stage as Samuel Clemens to bring Mark Twain to life.

Ehlert is a Branson, Mo., stage performer who travels the United States as part of a national, grant-funded program. Embracing the role of Mark Twain, Ehlert provides historical insight into this famous American literary author.

This free 90-minute program will be held in the library’s Hayden H. Jones Auditorium at 400 Johnson St. For more information, contact the library at 252-638-7800.

Old Theater Presents “Lincoln”

The Old Theater’s Friday Flicks will present the 2012 movie “Lincoln” at 7:30pm on Friday, April 19. Based on Doris Kearns Goodwin’s biography “Team of Rivals” and directed

by Stephen Spielberg, “Lincoln” focuses on the final months of President Abraham Lincoln’s life.

In this tumultuous time of our nation’s history, the president clashed with his cabinet over the issue of abolishing slavery. The all-star cast includes Daniel Day-Lewis as Lincoln, Sally Field as Mary Todd Lincoln, Hal Holbrook as Lincoln’s advisor Preston Blair and Tommy Lee Jones as the fierce abolitionist, Thaddeus Stevens.

The film was nominated for 10 Oscars and won two, including Best Actor for Daniel DayLewis. The film is rated PG-13 and doors open at 7pm. Admission is $5 and includes popcorn.

Proceeds support of The Old Theater.

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The Havelock Chamber of Commerce and the Havelock/Cherry Point Rotary Club are gearing up for the fourth annual Havelock Blues Festival on Friday, April 26 at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center. This year’s event features Captain Luke, Cool John Ferguson and Big Ron Hunter, artists whose classic blues style has been internationally applauded.

Carolina bluesman Big Ron Hunter combines the sounds of an acoustic guitar with his voice as he sings his stories for a unique musical experience. Luther Mayer, known as Captain Luke, was blessed with a deep natural baritone. His sound provides a panoramic tour of his musical influences. Ferguson has been playing the guitar since age 3 and was playing church music professionally at age 5.

He commands the rare ability to develop a theme on the spot.

Tickets for the festival are available for $25 at the Havelock Chamber of Commerce, 201 Tourist Center Drive. Call 252-447-1101.

Aaron Diehl Visits New Bern

The Tryon Palace Performing Arts Series, Music Among Friends, presents the first North Carolina performance of Aaron Diehl, recent winner of the prestigious Cole Porter Prize from the American Pianists Association.

The performance is slated for 8pm on Friday, April 19. Diehl has been hailed by the Chicago Tribune and the New York Times as a promising discovery with a distinctive style and slow,

gorgeous blues.

Diehl has performed with the Wynton Marsalis Septet, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, the Boston Symphony Orchestra and many of the nation’s great jazz stars including Benny Golson, Hank Jones and Marcus Roberts.

He has also been featured on Marian McPartland’s “Piano Jazz.” Recent performances include the Caramoor Festival and Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall. Diehl is making three appearances in Eastern North Carolina, with the New Bern performance being his only solo performance of the three events.

Doors will open at 7pm, followed by a pre-concert conversation with the artist at 7:30 and the performance at 8. For tickets call 252-639-3524 or visit the NC History Center’s ticket desk. Tickets are also available at the door. Seating is general admission. For guests with hearing difficulties, special devices are available and should be requested when ordering tickets or at least 48 hours in advance of the performance. Tickets are $30 for general admission, $20 for Council of Friends members and active military and $10 for students with ID. New Bern Magazine

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1-18: Exhibit Open. “Pride and Passion: The AfricanAmerican Baseball Experience” is a traveling exhibit that will be at the library through April 18. It showcases the rich history of AfricanAmericans and baseball. Details: Details: 252-638-7800.

Mon. 1: A Novel Idea Book Club. 1pm. “Winter Garden”

by Kristin Hannah is the featured book for this month’s discussion at the New Bern Public Library. Free and open to the public, this monthly event is held in the conference room. Details: 252-638-7800.

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is necessary for this ongoing computer course offered at the New Bern Public Library.

Details: 252-638-7800.

Thur. 4: Spring Field Day. 12-3pm. New Bern Parks and Recreation Dept. will be hosting a Spring Break Field Day at Henderson Park for children age 12 and under. There will be games, face painting, egg decorating and more.

Details: 252-639-2922.

Fri. 5: “Billu Barber.” 2:30 & 7:30pm. The Craven Community College international film series presents this 2009 film from India.

“Billu Barber” is a story of a simple, ordinary man who

led an extraordinary life.

Billu Vilas Pardesi was living in his village with his wife, Bindiya, and two great kids.

One day a superstar came into their lives and everything changed. Film is not rated and admission is free.

Details: 252-633-2618.

Musical Overview Concert. 11am. The Down East Dulcimers will present a “Musical Overview” concert in the Hayden H. Jones Auditorium at the library. The selections will range from classical to popular, with a chance to reminisce and sing-along. Free and open to the public. No prior registration is necessary. Details: 252-638-7807.

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Neuseworthy 6, 13, 20, 27: New Bern Farmer’s Market. 8am-2pm.

Whether they make it, bake it, grow it or sew it – you’ll find it all at the Farmer’s Market.

Local artists and farmers combine their efforts to offer a full range of items from fresh spring produce to homemade breads, pastries, cakes, cookies, local honey, wines and sauces. Also find art, including pastels, aerial photography, flower arrangements, handmade scarves, hats, handbags, jewelry and home décor. Details: 252-633-0043.

Cedar Grove Cemetery Tours. 4pm. In collaboration with the Earl of Craven Questers and the New Bern Historical Society, members will offer tours and present a factual glimpse into the lives of more than two centuries of New Bern residents. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the Historical Society or at the cemetery gate.

Details: 252-635-1374.

Oriental Farmer’s Market.

8-11am. The town of Oriental holds a traditional farmer’s market each Saturday morning between S. Water Street and the harbor. Expect arts and crafts and an array of produce.

Sun. 7: New Bern Civic Strings Spring Concert. 3pm.

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ny School, 2201 Henderson Ave., New Bern. Admission is free. Details: www.newberncivicstrings.org.

Asian Games. 2pm. The Asian Games Club of New Bern meets at the Trent River Coffee House. The featured game is Shogi (Japanese Chess). Details: 252-514-2030.

Holocaust Remembrance Day. 3pm. “Never Again: Heeding the Warning Signs” as communities get together in prayer and remembrance as we honor the memories of the 6 million Jews and millions of other innocent victims whose lives were tragically taken during the Holocaust more than 60 years ago. Free and open to the public. Held at Hayden H. Jones Auditorium. Details: 252-638-7800.

9, 11: Paper Crafting Workshop. 6:30pm. Join Linda Phelps at the Swansboro Recreation Center regardless of your experience level. Find plenty of space, time and help to work on all paper crafting projects. Cost is $5, payable at the workshop. Preregistration is required. Details: 910-3266164 or rphelps@ec.rr.com.

8, 10: Excel Computer Class.

10am. Advanced registration is necessary for this computer course offered at the New Bern Public Library. Details: 252-638-7800.

8, 29: Let’s Talk About It – Explorations of Faith in Literature. 7pm. This session’s

featured selection is “Traveling Mercies” by Anne Lamott and is a journey through the author’s often troubled past to illuminate her devout but quirky walk of faith. The discussion will be led by Nan Miller, Meredith College, retired. The series concludes with “Peace Like a River”

by Leif Enger on April 29.

Advanced registration is required and the book is available at the library. Held in Hayden H. Jones Auditorium.

Details: 252-638-7800.

Tue. 9: Carl Kassel Lectures.

7:30pm. Visit Craven Community College for a lecture

by Carl Kasell. With the election and inauguration over, Kasell will share his insights and serve up some fun with our audience as he reviews the news and events of the election season. Free. Details: 252-633-2618.

Irish Music Session. 7-9pm.

An informal session of traditional Irish music is planned for the Trent River Coffee House. The sessions include a variety of instruments, including the accordion, fiddle, guitar and flute. Donations are accepted at the door. Details: 252-514-2030.

Wed. 10: Tryon’s Tales for Tots: A Colonial Kid’s Life.

10-11am. Preschoolers and parents will learn about what it was like to be a kid in Colonial America by visiting the John Wright Stanly House and learning about the Stanly chil-

dren and making a cup and ball toy. Admission is $6 per child. Details: 252-639-3500.

11, 18, 25: Yoga Classes.

Craven County Recreation & Parks Department is sponsoring yoga classes in Vanceboro beginning April 11. Classes are from 5-6:15pm every Thursday, for 10 weeks. Fee for the class is $70. Preregistration is required – space is limited. Details: Billy Wilkes at 252-636-6606 or email bwilkes@cravencountync.gov.

12-13: Spring Historic Home & Garden Tour. 10am-4pm.

Homeowners in the Historic District open their doors to

the public for the opportunity to visit some of the most beautiful homes and gardens in New Bern. This year’s tour will include working artists and musicians at numerous sites. Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 on day of event.

Details: 252-633-6448.

Garden Lover’s Weekend.

Visitors will see thousands of tulips in bloom during this popular weekend event at Tryon Palace held in conjunction with the Homes & Gardens Tour. There will be a plant sale, lecture and garden tours. Hours are 9am-6pm on Friday and Saturday and noon-6pm on Sunday. Details: www.tryonpalace.org.

Heritage Plant Sale. The folks at Tryon Palace invite everyone to this sale for an opportunity to spruce up their home with historic plants.

Each item for sale is grown locally or in the greenhouse. Details: www.tryonpalace.org.

12-14: Oriental In-Water Boat Show. Sponsored by the Oriental Rotary Club, this annual show features more than 70 vendors representing new and used boats, varied maritime products and services and more. Show runs from noon to 6pm on Friday, 10am-6pm on Saturday and 11am-4pm on Sunday. Details: 252-249-0228 or orientalboatshow.com.

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Fri. 12: Pat Wictor Performs.

8pm. The Down East Folk Arts Society brings this singersongwriter to the Trent River Coffee Company, New Bern.

Tickets are $14 for adults; $12 for members and active-duty military; and $8 for students.

Doors open at 7pm. Details: www.downeastfolkarts.org.

Sat. 13: Festival of Fun. 10am-3pm. This annual, freeto-the public festival is right around the corner. Join folks at Union Point Park in downtown New Bern for a day full of games, mini-train rides, inflatable rides, carnival food, a petting zoo, kid-friendly vendors, educational information, arts & crafts and fun.

Details: 252-639-2902.

Saturday Bingo. 9-11am.

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month through May. Details: 252-639-2913.

Bear City Opry. 7pm. Enjoy the Bear City Opry Country & Gospel Music Show at the Masonic Theatre in downtown New Bern for a night of good country and gospel music played the way it used to be played at the Grand Ole Opry.

Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Children under 12 are $5. Details: 252-670-7082 or bearcityopry.com.

Scientific Passport Through Time. 10am-2pm. Join Tryon Palace and Craven Community College as they celebrate the coming together of science and history as part of the NC Science Festival. Pick-up a scientific passport and enjoy a fun-filled day of hands-on activities, experiments and learning. This day is designed for all ages. Admission is included with regular admission to the palace. Details: www. tryonpalace.org.

Garden Lecture: “Eat Your Yard!” Author Nan K. Chase provides this special lecture that discusses her latest book and shares advice on plants that offer both landscape and culinary uses. After the lecture, enjoy a small sampling of a dish prepared from Nan’s book, have your questions answered and get your book signed by the author. Details: www.tryonpalace.org.

“Life in the Negro Leagues.”

2pm. Former Negro League players Clifford Layton and

Carl Long will be on hand to talk about their experiences playing baseball. This program is a part of “Pride and Passion: The African-American Baseball Experience,” a traveling exhibition, made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Free and open to the public at the Hayden H. Jones Auditorium.

Refreshments will be served.

Details: 252-638-7800.

Sun. 14: “Poetry Cafe.” 3pm.

Join Sandra Ervin Adams, fellow poets and poetry enthusiasts as they share their original works or read the famous lines of others. Come read your poem in public for the first time, or try out something new. Free and open to the public; refreshments will be served. Held in Hayden H. Jones Auditorium. Details: 252-638-7800.

Mon. 15: 42FIVE Performs.

7:30pm. Craven Concerts 5th and final concert of the 2012-2013 season features the singing group 42FIVE, an assembly of young men recreating an entire instrumental band using only their voices.

Performance will be held at the Grover C. Fields Performing Arts Center. Details: 252637-1119.

16, 18: Intermediate Internet Computer Class. 10:15am.

Advanced registration is required for this class at the library. Details: 252-638-7800.

Tue. 16: Meet and Greet with Carl Long. 2pm. Carl Long is a former outfielder in Negro league and minor league baseball who, along with Frank Washington, broke the color barrier in the Carolina League city of Kinston. As part of the library’s “Pride and Passion: The African-American Baseball Experience” traveling exhibition, Long will be available for conversation and autographs at the Hayden H. Jones Auditorium.

Details: 252-638-7800.

Wed. 17: Kindle Basics Computer Class. 2:30pm.

Advanced registration is required for this class at the library. Details: 252-638-7800.

Thur. 18: The Last Child.

6pm. Let’s Talk about It is a library discussion series that brings scholars and community members together to explore how selected books illuminate a particular theme.

The series includes five books and five different scholars who lead the book session.

Free. Call the Havelock library at 252-447-7509 to register for the program.

Fri. 19: “Where Do We Go Now.” 7:30pm. The Craven Community College international film series presents this 2011 film from Lebanon. Set in a remote village, a group of Lebanese women try to ease religious tensions between Christians and Muslims in their village where the

Aaron Diehl church and the mosque stand side by side, and where their blowhard men are on the verge of starting a religious war. Film is rated PG-13 and admission is free. Details: 252-633-2618.

Friday Flicks. 7:30pm.

“Lincoln” will be the featured film at the Old Theater, Oriental. The box office opens at 6pm. The $5 admission includes free popcorn. Details: www.oldtheater.org.

Aaron Diehl Performs.

8pm. The American Music Festival presents the first North Carolina performance of Aaron Diehl, recent winner of the prestigious Cole Porter prize. Performance is at Tryon Palace, New Bern. Individual single tickets at the door are $28; $10 for students. Details: 252-639-3500.

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Neuseworthy sional builders from all over Craven and Pamlico counties open the doors to newly built homes for the public to view.

Whether you are looking to remodel, add on or build a new home this is the best place to start. The Parade of Homes is a great way to get ideas and speak with a variety of professionals one on one.

The event is free. Details: 252-635-5657.

Sat. 20: St. Jude 5k and Fun Run. 8am registration with 9am start at Walter B. Jones Park in Havelock. Cost is $25 before April 17; $30 after; and children are $10. To preregister, visit stjudeheroes. org. Details: 252-241-5174.

“Gone With The Wind?

Never: Scarlett O’Hara and Southern Womanhood.”

2pm. Join Dr. Lucinda MacKethan as she shares the historical stereotypes of Southern women that went into the creation of the character Scarlett O’Hara, especially as portrayed in the 1939 film of Margaret Mitchell’s novel “Gone With the Wind.” Free and open to the public at Hayden H. Jones Auditorium at the New Bern Library. Refreshments will be served.

Details: 252-638-7800.

Sun. 21: Spring Recital – Fuller’s Music Teaching Studio. 2-4pm. Hear students and teachers of Fuller’s Music Teaching Studio perform. The recital includes performances on piano and violin. The stu26

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dents and teachers will perform classical works, as well as other styles. It’s a wonderful opportunity to hear some beautiful music. Admission is free. Details: 252-638-2811.

Dr. Reginald Barnes. 3pm.

Barnes will be the guest speaker at Fresh Start Ministry, 1269 Colony Drive. Details: 252-633-2388.

22, 24: Intermediate Internet Computer Class. 2:30pm. Advance registration is required for this class at the library. Details: 252-638-7800.

Tue. 23: Hearing Loss Association Meeting. 11am. Meet with the New Bern Chapter at 1325 McCarthy Blvd in the Common Room at McCarthy Court Apartments with a guest speaker. They will have a 50/50 raffle and free coffee is always available. Details: Jim at 252-635-2189 or email Cindy at cgkoran@hotmail.com.

Thur. 25: Kayak Class. 5:307pm. Craven County Recreation & Parks Department is sponsoring a kayaking class at Creekside Park. The class will run every Thursday for four weeks. Cost for the class is $50 per person. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required.

Details: Mark Seymour at 252636-6606 or email mseymour@ cravencountync.gov.

“An Evening with Mark Twain.” 7pm. It took 100 years to tell the truth. But, now, in his own words, he tells it like it was. Join Dave Ehlert

for a fiery and fun program Sponsored by the Friends of the New Bern Public Library.

The event is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served. Held at Hayden H. Jones Auditorium.

Details: 252-638-7800.

26-28, May 2-5: “The Marvelous Wonderettes.” Join the Rivertowne Repertory Players at the Masonic Theater in New Bern for this fun romp.

Showtimes are 8pm each Thursday-Saturday and 3pm on Sundays. Details: www. rivertowneplayers.com.

Fri. 26: Blues Festival. 7pm.

The Havelock Tourist & Event Center will host the 4th annual Havelock Heritage Music Blues Festival. Tickets are available at the Havelock Chamber of Commerce. Details: 252-447-1101.

MARKET Antiques & Collectibles

JL Kirkman’s Antique Mall, 1198 Hwy 17 N, Bridgeton, a unique mall filled with treasures past & present; antique furniture, home décor, ephemera, antique books, costume jewelry, records, pottery, art & much more! Mon.-Fri. 9am-6pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, 252-634-2745 or jlkirkmans.com (H-11).

Arts, Galleries & Crafts

The Accidental Artist, 219-A Craven St., in historic downtown New Bern is a paint-yourown-pottery studio. Relax & have fun in this creative setting.

No experience necessary & all ages are welcome! Bring your own refreshments. Groups, parties or individuals. Open studio time daily. We gladly arrange shipping, 252-634-3411 or theaccidentalartistnc.com (R-19).

Carolina Creations Fine Art & Contemporary Craft Gallery, 317 Pollock St., features wonderful handcrafted gifts by over 250 North American artists. Artists include Janet & Michael Francouer, Hank Goodman, Peter James, Mary Page Whitley & many others. Blown glass, NC pottery, handcrafted jewelry, paintings and prints. Bridal registry. Open 7 days a week, 252-633-4369, carolinacreations.com (R-19).

New Bern ArtWorks & Company, located in Studio 323 – home of working artisans – 323 Pollock St. A fine arts gallery representing regional and nationally recognized artists featuring a wide range of styles and mediums. Open Mon.-Fri. 10am-6pm, Sat. 10am-5pm. Details: 252-634-9002 or newbernartworks.com (R-18).

Weaver’s Webb & Gallery, 602 Pollock St., constantly enriches

their collection of fine yarns for knitting and crocheting as well as supplies, patterns and books for knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross stitch, and weaving. Yearround classes. Make your projects unique with ideas, yarn, patterns and help in putting it all together. We ship. Hours: 10am-5pm, Mon.-Sat., 252-5142681, weaverswebb.com (R-17).

Entertainment & Attractions

Tryon Palace, where guided tours, live reenactments and conversations with costumed interpreters from centuries past

bring history to life in vivid detail at the Governor’s Palace, Gardens and Historic Homes.

And, at the new high-tech NC History Center, interactive games and hands-on exhibits delight visitors young and old.

252-639-3500, www.tryonpalace.org (R-15).

Food, Wine & Gourmet

Neuse River Winery, 169 Morris Creek Lane, Oriental. Small batch artisanal winery specializes in American/French hybrid grapes that grow well in the Eastern North Carolina climate.

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MARKET The tasting room open Thur.Sat. 11am-6pm or by appointment, 252-249-1503.

Bear Towne Java, 323 Middle St., New Bern’s premier coffeehouse & cafe serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, an array of desserts, fresh juice smoothies, shakes, assorted teas & wonderful iced & hot coffee & espresso beverages; open 7am, 252-6337900 (R-18).

a permanent home to boats of all designs and sizes. With the 60-ton travel lift we assist with everything from routine repairs to complete overhauls.

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, 119 Middle St., for all your home mortgage and consulting needs. Call 252-636-8208 or 252-229-4754 or visit newbernmortgage.com for our free home ownership guides (R-18).

Real Estate

Specialty Shops, Gifts, Clothing

Century 21 Sail/Loft, 1000 Broad St., Oriental, is the waterfront realty specialist with more than 30 years experience in Oriental and Pamlico County. The team is standing by to help you choose a home in one of the most relaxing places in Eastern North Carolina. For information, call 252-249-1787 or 800327-4189.

Tab Premium Built Homes has been designing and building homes from 1,200 to 36,000 square feet for clients all over Eastern North Carolina since 1991. These homes are designed to be unique and different while typically exceeding the state building code requirements.

Our goal is to exceed your expectations and make the home building process easy and fun.

For more information, call 252638-8310 or visit info@tabpremiumbuilthomes.com (G-7).

Trent River Realty, Inc., 48 Shoreline Drive & 333 Middle St., can handle all your real estate needs. Whether you’re buying or selling, Trent River Realty is dedicated to making your real estate experience a great one. Call 252-672-8412, 252-633-1442 or visit trentriverrealty.com (Q-18).

Wayfarers Cove, 1107 Bennett, Arapahoe, on the Neuse River, this hurricane-protected, fullservice, 150-slip marina offers

Bern Bear Gifts, 301 Pollock St., New Bern’s original souvenir & gift source for European imports & city/state souvenirs.

Emphasis on Bern, Switzerland, our “Mother City.” All flags, Tshirts, chocolates, nice selection of English teapots, musical notions, German nutcrackers, cuckoo clocks & steins. Visitor information too, phone/fax 252-637-2300 (R-19).

Four C’s, 252 Middle St., offers unique gifts, T-shirts & toys, plus active clothing from Columbia, Woolrich & Atlantis.

Also sandals, shoes & boots by Teva, Naot, Dansko & Colombia. Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 11am-3pm. Great gifts for all ages, free gift wrapping, 252636-3285 (R-18).

Jan’s Hallmark, in the New Bern Mall, 3100 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., is the perfect stop for all your gift shopping. Hallmark cards, candles and a variety of collectibles, including Precious Moments, Willow Tree, Jim Shore, Lolita Glasses and a variety of seasonal and everyday items. Call 252-638-1585 or visit www.jans-hallmark.com.

Mitchell Hardware, 215 Craven St., a New Bern tradition for 100 years offers a complete line of hardware, gifts, cast iron & enamelware, crockery, pottery, cookbooks & more! It’s great

browsing in a yesteryear setting with everything you need … today. Mon.-Fri. 6:30am-5:30pm, Sat. 6:30am-5pm, 252-6384261, mitchellhardwareonline. com (R-19).

Tryon Palace Museum Store, 529 S. Front St., located in the NC History Center, offers a wide assortment of specialty products, including books, food, plants, pottery and fine crafts, jewelry, tabletop objects, toys and more. 252-639-3532 (R-15).

Twice as Nice, 224 Craven St., is an upscale consignment boutique featuring high quality women’s, men’s and children’s clothing and accessories, home décor, and furniture items at reasonable prices. Open Mon.Fri. 10-6pm, Sat. 10-5pm and Sun. 12-4pm (March thru Dec.), 252-633-4432 (R-19).

VashTi Lifestyle Clothing, locally owned and operated by Lynne and Tom Janyssek, offers corporate to casual, lifestyle clothing for men and women in the heart of historic downtown New Bern. Call 252-514-6720 or find them on Facebook.

Transportation & Business Services

Bridget Ipock – Farm Bureau Insurance, 2305 Hwy 70 E, New Bern. Located in the James City area, Bridget is prepared to discuss all your insurance needs, from life to property to auto. Call her today at 252-6373437 or email bridget.ipock@ ncfb.com.

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, 200 Terminal Drive in New Bern is close, convenient & connected. Now offering more airlines for more convenience: US Airways Express & announcing new Delta Connection Service provided by Atlantic Southeast Airlines. Visit NewBernAirport. com for more info.

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REELSBORO

Spacious 4 BR/2 Bath brick rancher on 3 acres near New Bern. Acreage & large out building offer equestrian appeal. Ready to sell!

$199,000

ORIENTAL

Tranquil sanctuary on beautiful Greens Creek. Meticulously maintained 3 BR/2.5 Bath includes oak & tile flooring, gas log fireplace, boat dock & slip.

$397,500

SPICERS CREEK

Lovely 3BR/2.5 Bath waterfront on Spicers Creek. Open plan, wonderful views, back yard boat dock, detached triple garage with workshop.

$325,000

ORIENTAL

NEUSE RIVER

Contemporary 2 BR/2 Bath on corner lot with water access in quiet neighborhood in town of Oriental.

Light-filled cottage is a great buy.

Custom 3BR/2.5 Bath features 43â&#x20AC;&#x2122; riverfront deck, fireplace, maple cabinetry, separate laundry area, spectacular widewater views from most rooms!

$149,900

$429,500

BROWNS CREEK

MINNESOTT BEACH

Expansive water views from private waterside haven, 3BR/2 Bath, lofty ceiling heights, open floor plan, sunroom, dock & boat lift.

$475,000

ARAPAHOE

Brick 3BR/3 Bath offers comforts of country living on 9+ acres in convenient location. Minutes to Minnesott Beach Ferry & golf course.

$265,000

Exceptional Price! Waterfront 2BR/2 Bath, 1st floor condo with wide views of Neuse River from deck.

Enjoy pool, gazebo and sandy beach.

$84,500

ORIENTAL

Relaxed coastal living in 3BR/2 Bath, tranquil setting, deeded water access, minutes to Neuse & ICW, convenient to village of Oriental.

$154,500

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