New Bern Magazine - February 2019 by NCCOAST

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NEW BERN

Experience the charm of this riverfront town

8 TRYON PALACE EVENTS Stay up-to-date with the events at Tryon Palace

and the History Center

ANTIQUES SHOW & SALE

THIS MONTH IN NEW BERN HISTORY

This month’s featured event New Bern Historical Society

12 AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AT TRYON PALACE Tryon Palace

14 LOOKING FOR LOVE BY NEWSPAPER NOTICE, 1817 Edward Ellis

PRESERVATION MATTERS

New Bern Preservation Foundation

LOOKING TOWARD THE BRIDGE

Steve Gilgo

NEW BERN BEARS

A PERFECT PEAR

This month’s featured cocktail

MUSIC EVENTS

Showcasing this month’s live music events

32 MAP How to get around so you can explore our beautiful city 32 ADVERTISER DIRECTORY Restaurants, shops, attractions... Be sure to

explore all New Bern & Oriental have to offer

ART EVENTS

Featuring events of local and regional artists

42 THEATER EVENTS Presenting this month’s live theatrical performances 44 MORE EVENTS Keep in the loop of where to be and what to see this month

TOURS OF NEW BERN

Explore New Bern with these self-guided tours you’ll love to follow

VISIT ORIENTAL

Discover the delights of Oriental

New Bern

VOL. 5 • NO. 4 •FEBRUARY 2019 EDITORIAL DEADLINE for the MARCH 2019 issue is February 15th. Email articles, events & photos to christine@newbernmagazine.com TO ADVERTISE Christine Farver • 252.626.5812 christine@newbernmagazine.com or Matt Farver • 252.626.7870 matt@newbernmagazine.com

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New Bern

Historic New Bern is a charming riverfront town tucked away on the banks of the Neuse and Trent rivers. It has been called one of the 5 best cities in America by Good Morning America. New Bern offers many unique boutiques, restaurants and historic homes for visitors to enjoy. History, music and art abound with various special events scheduled throughout the year.

Photo courtesty of New Bern Convention & Visitors Bureau

In 1710, Swiss baron Christopher de Graffenried founded New Bern, the second oldest town in North Carolina. He named the city after his home Bern, Switzerland. In 1895, New Bern officially became the “daughter” city of the Swiss capital. The bear, which you will see displayed throughout the city, comes from the Swiss city’s name. Historic New Bern offers over 150 sites included in the National Register of Historic Places. New Bern was the capital of the colonial government and home to the First State Capitol of North Carolina, the Tryon Palace. Completed in 1770, Tryon Palace was built by British Governor William Tryon and served as the capital building until 1778. Tryon Palace hosted many famous Americans, including George Washington. New Bern is also known as the birthplace of Pepsi Cola. In 1893 a local pharmacist Caleb Bradham invented the recipe, a blend of kola nut extract, vanilla and “rare oils” for what was originally called “Brad’s Drink” and in 1898 renamed Pepsi-Cola.

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This Month

in New Bern History By Claudia Houston, New Bern Historical Society

What New Bern property was listed on the National Register for Historic Places in 1997 and took an Act of Congress to create? If you answered the New Bern National Cemetery at 1711 National Avenue, established on February 1, 1867, you are correct. Why was it established, who is buried there and where were soldiers buried prior to its creation? Before the Civil War, the US Government buried its soldiers near where they died. The number of casualties that occurred during the Civil War focused public attention on providing Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washa decent burial for those who died in defense ington, D.C. 20540 USA http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print of the Union. On 17 July 1862, Congress passed the Omnibus Act, establishing the National Cemetery system and authorizing the President to purchase grounds “for soldiers who shall have died in the service of the country.” Fourteen cemeteries were established that year and used to bury the dead from hospitals located near large camps and battlegrounds. After the war, a vast search was conducted of battlefields, churchyards, farms, and other properties in order to locate Union dead who would be reinterred in these cemeteries. New Bern was occupied by Union troops from 1862-1865 and large camps of soldiers were situated in and around the city. After the Battle of New Bern in March, 1862, the dead were buried at local hospitals as well as at the Battlefield and Cedar Grove Cemetery. Bodies of Union soldiers were removed from the battleground as well as local cemeteries in New Bern, Beaufort, Newport, Kinston, and other places along the coast, and were reinterred in the National Cemetery. In 1868 the cemetery location was owned by Mr. and Mrs. William P Moore of New Bern who sold 7.6 acres of land to the US on March 13, 1869 for $570.17. On July 1, 1874 Isaac W. Hughes sold a narrow strip of adjoining land (.1 acre) to the US for the sum of $100, expanding the cemetery to 7.7 acres. William Dougherty, from the 101st Regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers was the first Superintendent of the cemetery. Graves were originally marked by wooden headboards but were later replaced with marble headstones. Graves were originally organized by states. There are 1051 “unknowns” buried in a separate section and there are 301 headstones marked “U.S.C.T.” designating members of the United States Colored Troops. Between 1898 and 1909, the states of Connecticut, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Rhode Island financed and erected special monuments at New Bern National Cemetery to commemorate the service of men from their states. By 1873 Congress extended the right of burial in a national cemetery to all honorably discharged Union Veterans of the Civil War. No Confederate dead were allowed burial there. Until the First World War, these cemeteries were often referred to as “Yankee Cemeteries” and ignored by most local residents who continued to memorialize their Confederate dead in local cemeteries. In New Bern, a special memorial was placed at Cedar Grove Cemetery to honor the many Confederate soldiers who are buried there. By the Spanish American War, burial was available to all who died on foreign soil by disinterring the body and shipping it home to a national cemetery. Eventually burial was offered to veterans of all wars. New Bern National Cemetery was closed to new internments in the early 1990’s. It was listed on the National Register for Historic Places in 1997.

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African American History at Tryon Palace By Amber Satterthwaite, Director of Education, Tryon Palace Since 1976, Americans have acknowledged African American History Month in February. At Tryon Palace, the integral role of African Americans in our state’s heritage is recognized year-round with programs, lectures, and daily site interpretation and exhibits. We strive to reveal and explore the achievements, challenges, and successes of African Americans over the course of North Carolina’s history and make their stories more accessible. With that goal, and with the mission to engage present and future generations in the history of North Carolina, Tryon Palace is pleased to offer several programs throughout the year that highlight African American history. Our popular free African American Lecture Series features speakers from around the country. Lectures are held on the third Thursday every other month, including a lecture on February 21. Tryon Palace’s Jonkonnu Troupe brings to life a dynamic celebration of African American culture, a holiday tradition with roots in Jamaica and West Africa. This program educates about the lives of enslaved people through music, dance, and colorful costumes. A free Jonkonnu camp is offered each summer. The Jonkonnu Troupe performs at many events, including Multicultural Day, an event celebrating the many cultural identities of eastern North Carolinians. Tryon Palace is working to offer an annual symposium spotlighting important topics in African American history. 2018’s symposium explored dance, music, and storytelling from Jonkonnu to hip-hop. A 2019 symposium will present lectures about the United States Colored Troops (USCT). We are proud to have an interpretive unit of United States Colored Troops—the 35th NC—who educate the public through living history at numerous events around the state. Members of the unit portray men who served in the 35th USCT and engage audiences with their stories. The 35th USCT is featured at Civil War Day, which will coincide with this year’s Symposium in September. 529 South Front Street • New Bern, NC 28562 252-639-3500 • www.tryonpalace.org 12 NEW BERN MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2019

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Looking for love by newspaper notice, 1817 by Edward Ellis, Special Correspondent Being February – the traditional month of Valentines, chocolates and roses – this potentially heart-warming 1817 tale of the quest for love – or at least matrimony – may be just what Cupid ordered. Perhaps it was powered by the same urge that drives today’s many dating websites, but this young man’s solicitation via the printed page skipped the romantic hors d’oeuvres and went directly for the main course. New Bern’s newspaper of the day, The Carolina Federal Republic, picked the item up from a New York journal where the lovelorn writer had sent his hopeful communiqué along with a dollar to cover the printing charge. “Please to insert the inclosed [sic] advertisement in your paper, three times at least,” he wrote. It was headlined “Wanted a Wife” and it read: By a gentleman of respectable connections, who entertains the most exalted ideas of connubial felicity; but has remained till now a bachelor, owing to the difficulty of meeting with a suitable partner for life. He is about thirty, without any personal defects – enjoying a sound health – can boast of being sober, steady and industrious – of having a mild temper, a sensible heart, a cultivated mind, and a good moral character; he has a moderate competency, and some prospects of acquiring a fortune; he received a liberal education, which was improved by travel and useful achievements. He conceives that he could make a wife happy but wishes to be made happy by her in return, and he considers the following qualifications requisite: She must be from 15 to 25, of mild temper, and healthy constitution, rather pretty and willing to please. She must have received a good female education, have respectable parents, or be an orphan, and be able to bring in at least the prospect of a small addition of fortune, or an equivalent substitute. Such young ladies, if as yet disengaged and willing to secure a good husband, or parents anxious to form a desirable family connection, will please apply by letter to ALBERT ZEDER, through the post-office, when suitable explanations may ensue, previous to any positive engagement. While our throbbing pulses return to normal, let us recap. Mr. Zeder sought a young, pretty, educated, mild-tempered woman who was willing to please, and had a little dore-mi to go along with all that. While dreaming, dream big, we always say. We have no way to know if our man found his Juliet, but, as this optimistic Romeo proved 201 years ago, hope springs eternal.

Bear Talk

Eddie Ellis is an award-winning journalist and historian. He’s the author of New Bern History 101 and other works on Craven County’s rich heritage.

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Because Great Communities Don’t Just Happen People tell us they always find something to admire at the New Bern Antiques Show and Sale. With thirty-some dealers hailing from New York to Florida, it usually keeps our Convention Center bustling over its three-day run. But as many of you know, Hurricane Florence kept parts of town continuously flooded for days—this took a toll on our Convention Center. So we rolled up our collective sleeves to find another place. We found the perfect spot: the Carolina Colours Pavilion, a short drive from downtown on the road to Havelock (3300 Waterscape Way). Why buy antiques? It’s simple. If a piece of furniture is a hundred years old, it has survived three or four generations of people who chose to keep it. By definition it’s well made. It has survived family dramas, moving, and possibly even a disaster or two— events that crushed inferior pieces. And because it’s been kept for several generations, it has an appealing design that either compliments any style of the day or remains so exceptional that it’s a statement piece in any room. We’re proud that at this February’s Show you’ll find dealers offering fine European and American furniture from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, porcelain and glassware, paintings and antique maps, silver and crystal, and estate jewelry and antique watches. Everything is at least 50 years old and chosen for its timeless appeal. So come by for lunch at Kathryn’s Grill—browse a bit. Or shop hard and fortify yourself with coffee and its perfect complement…Bear City Fudge! On February 15 through 17, come by for some fun—your $10 ticket is good for the whole show.

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Looking Towards the Bridge By Steve Gilgo Late sunrises, early sunsets, impromptu cold fronts and surprisingly blustery days can make it hard to get out the door for a little exercise during these winters months. But right around this time each year, I notice a little uptick of people out during my morning and late afternoon jaunts that start at Queen’s Point and weave through much of our downtown streets. Particularly, this year, the amount of runners coming out and braving the elements has been quite impressive. And I don’t see it as a result of resolutions being held on to, or some new belief in a weight-loss goal. I see folks embracing the sense of community, the untethered joy and the simple but strange connection that comes from putting one foot in front of the other while circling around familiar ground. I’ve got to think the fast approaching, 11th Annual Neuse River Bridge Run also has a lot to do with putting people in gear. Now, a welcomed event that highlights the coming spring, the Bridge Run showcases our area’s natural beauty and thriving downtown. And while giving a platform for our people’s generosity and active spirit, it’s also a good excuse to throw an early morning party. The race offers three course options based on distance, featuring a Half Marathon and 10K that both start with a stunning and unique perspective of an eastern Carolina sunrise, while participants trek across the Neuse River Bridge. Meanwhile, the 5K circles through a nice route in downtown while offering up great sightlines during its cross of the Alfred Cunningham Drawbridge. Presently, the race sits right in the sweet spot of what I look for in an organized run. While teeming with great athletes and new participants every year, it never feels so overcrowded that you lose your place in it. There’s no qualifications, no corrals based on your estimated finish time, or really any expectation at all, outside of getting up and getting out there. The Bridge Run benefits six local charities that work to better the quality of life for residents in Eastern North Carolina. Those charities include; RCS, Meditation Center of Eastern North Carolina, Craven Arts Council & Gallery, Merci Clinic, Twin Rivers YMCA, and the Craven Community College Foundation. Registration is open now at www.bridgerun.org. The Neuse River Bridge Run is March 23, 2019. You can’t go back and you can’t stand still.

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New Bern was settled in 1710 by Swiss and Palatine German immigrants led by Baron Christoph DeGraffenried. The new colonists named the settlement after Bern, the capital of Switzerland and hometown of their leader. Many years before New Bern was settled, Bern, Switzerland was founded by a group of hunters who named the city after the first animal they came upon on their hunting expedition...a bear! “Bern” is the old Germanic word for bear, and the bear became the symbol of the city. The bear symbol was passed along to Bern’s sister city, New Bern, and still serves as the city’s mascot with bear flags and statues featured throughout the town. New Bern celebrated its 300th Anniversary in 2010 by hosting a variety of festivities. In honor of the anniversary, over 50 fiberglass, ceramic bears, sponsored and adopted by local businesses, were situated throughout the city. Once local businesses chose to sponsor and adopt a bear, a year-long process began which included selecting a local artist to design the bear’s theme, and designating a display location for the bear. Originally, 50 bears were erected and since an additional 11 bears have been created and positioned at various locations throughout the city.

Name: Bear E. Essential Artist: Darren DePalo & MD Custom Designs Location: 513 Pollock Street Sponsor: Robinson & Stith Insurance When you find this bear, what essential element is on his back? If you would like an official bear map, please go to the Visitor Center temporarily located inside the N.C. History Center at 529 S. Front Street. 20 NEW BERN MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2019

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237 Craven St. • Downtown New Bern • 252.649.1838 www.prohibitionnewbern.com • Open 3pm-2am

COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH

A Perfect Pear By Natasha Stalnaker 1.25 ounces pear vodka .25 port St. Germain liqueur 2 slices of lemon 1 ounce honey water orange bitters Dash of nutmeg Yellow Tail Bubbly to fill

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Muddle lemons, honey water,nutmeg and orange bitters in pint glass. Fill shaker with ice and add the rest of the ingredients and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Strain out into a chilled coupe glass and top with Yellow Tail Bubbly.

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Music events DUELING PIANOS February 1 & 15 • Doors open at 5pm City Stage • 901 Pollock St. Join Tony Basford and friends as they make you laugh, sing and dance the night away. Premium seats fill up fast for this amazing show so come early! $5 cover charge. City Stage is a private club. There is a $1.00 Annual membership fee. For information, 252.631.5122 or www.CityStageNewBern.com.

CLOWNS TRIO WITH PATRICK EDWARDS & CHARLES CLEAVER February 2 • 7–10pm The Brown Pelican • 411 Broad St. Live blues, originals and more! For information, 252.631.5008.

BAD DECISIONS February 2 • 7:30–11pm Blackbeard’s Triple Play Restaurant 415 South Front St. We can’t wait to bring you another evening of Bad Decisions! Come on out for a night of drinking and dancing to your favorite 90’s country and southern rock hits! For information, www.blackbeardstripleplay.com.

THE BEARS February 2 • 3pm Riverside United Methodist Church 405 Avenue “A” Join THE BEARS, New Bern’s favorite oldies band, for a free concert at Riverside United Methodist Church! Fun will be in the air as THE BEARS’ “Way Back Machine” whirls you away to the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. The Bears will knock your bobby socks off with songs that will have you clapping, dancing, singing along, and shouting for more! Who are THE BEARS? “Mama Bear” (Janet Montero) sings and plays keyboard. “Baby Bear” (Steve Latimer) sings and plays guitar. “Yogi Bear” (Pat Engeman) plays drums and sings. “California Bear” (Simon Spalding) plays bass and sings. No admission charge for the concert, but donations to Riverside United Methodist Church will be accepted. For information, 252.631.4117. 24 NEW BERN MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2019

JOHN VAN DYKE JAZZ BAND February 2 • 8pm City Stage • 901 Pollock St. Come out and enjoy some real jazz. Local Artist John Van Dyke brings together some of our areas finest jazz players for a monthly jam. City Stage is a private club. There is a $1.00 Annual membership fee. For information, 252.631.5122 or www.CityStageNewBern.com.

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Music events IRISH MUSIC SESSION

RHYTHM IN BLUE JAZZ ENSEMBLE AIR FORCE BAND February 4 • 7-8:30pm N.C. History Center • 529 S. Front St. On Monday, February 4, join the USAF Heritage of America Band as they present “Rhythm in Blue Jazz Ensemble”. From the swingin’ sounds of Major Glenn Miller to the best of contemporary big band jazz, the USAF Rhythm in Blue Jazz Ensemble plays with style and sophistication. Made up of outstanding Airman-musicians from around the country, Rhythm in Blue takes great pride in preserving America’s true art form, developing a new generation of listeners, and representing all Airmen. One of the few traveling big bands still in existence, Rhythm in Blue regularly performs for audiences across the eastern seaboard from Maine to South Carolina. Paying homage to the great big bands of Basie, Ellington, Kenton and Goodman, Rhythm in Blue also spotlights the works of modern bands and composers such as the Mingus Big Band, Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra, and John Fedchock’s New York Big Band. With music dedicated to our veterans and all Airmen serving worldwide, Rhythm in Blue honors our American military heroes for their selfless sacrifice at every performance. Whether presenting the sounds of the great big band era the new sounds of today, Rhythm in Blue has something for audiences of all ages. Admission: Free. For information, 252.639.3500 or www.tryonpalace.org. 26 NEW BERN MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2019

February 5 • 7-9pm City Stage • 901 B Pollock St. The session tradition is a vital part of the Irish musical tradition. You never know exactly who will be there, or which tunes will be played, on a given evening. The New Bern Irish Music Session has been held monthly since 1998. The session includes such instruments as fiddle, guitar, mandolin, button accordion, and flute, playing Irish jigs, reels, hornpipes, and songs. Audience members are welcome to sing along and sit in. No door charge, though donations for the musicians are always welcome. For information and reservations, 252.631.5122 or www.citystagenewbern.com.

NC SYMPHONY: TCHAIKOVSKY SERENADE February 5 • 7:30pm Temple Church 1500 Kingdom Way Grant Llewellyn, conductor Respighi: Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite 3 Grieg: “Holberg” Suite Jessica Meyer: Through Which We Flow Tchaikovsky: Serenade for Strings Soaring melodies stir the soul in Tchaikovsky’s tender Serenade for Strings, written as an homage to Mozart. Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances and Grieg’s “Holberg” Suite also find inspiration from the past, bringing freshness and flair to elegant dance forms. Tickets are available online at ncsymphony.org or by phone at 877.627.6724. Tickets are also available at the New Bern Visitor Center (located inside the NC History Center), 252.637.9400.

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Music events JIM KOHLER AND FRIENDS February 6, 20, 27 • 7-9pm City Stage • 901 Pollock St. Every Wednesday in the month of November, Big Jim Kohler and friends! With a unique style all his own, Jim Kohler is one of the last true blues players. Having played for over 20 years with blues legends, Jim has created a killer sound that everyone will enjoy! No cover charge. City Stage is a private club. There is a $1.00 Annual membership fee. For information, www.CityStageNewBern.com or 252.631.5122.

Photo credit: Susi Lawson

SAM GLEAVES February 13 • 7-8:30pm City Stage • 901 Pollock St. Sam Gleaves performs traditional music and original songs, telling the stories of Appalachia. Down East Folk Arts Society is a non-profit and our mission is to keep the folk arts alive through music, dance and the spoken word. To build community with music. Admission: Free but donations are strongly suggested. All donations collected go directly to the Artist. For information, www.downeastfolkarts.org or 252.646.4657.

EVENING SERENADE WITH ALISA MIKE February 7, 14, 21, 28 • 7pm City Stage • 901 Pollock St. Every Thursday through the month of November, popular local singer Alisa Mike serenades us with jazz standards from the Great American Songbook, as well as other classics through the years and ones in the making. Her dynamic vocal range, artistic phrasing and interaction with the audience make for a delightful evening! No cover charge - Artist donations encouraged. Table reservations are recommended. City Stage is a private club. There is a $1.00 Annual membership fee. For information, 252.631.5122 or www.CityStageNewBern.com.

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THE BEARS PLAY FOR A VALENTINES DINNER DANCE February 15 • 6pm Minnesott Golf & Country Club 806 Country Club Rd., • Arapahoe THE BEARS, New Bern’s favorite oldies band, will play for a dinner dance at Minnesott Beach Country Club on Friday, February 15. Grab your Valentine and dine and dance to your favorite songs from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s! Dinner is served at 6pm, and the music begins at 7pm. The menu consists of chicken parmagiana, spaghetti, salad, and dessert: vegetarian option by pre-reservation. Cost is $60 per couple, limited to first hundred reservations. For information and reservations (by February 13th), 252.249.0813. To learn more about THE BEARS, check out www.thebears.band, or contact Pat Engeman at 678.205.7309.

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WILLIE E. ATKINSON, JAZZ/BLUES VOCALIST, COMPOSER February 15 • 7:30pm • Orringer Auditorium • 800 College Ct. Willie E. Atkinson (vocalist) and The Transitional Jazz Quintet will present an evening of soulful ballads and up tempo classics. The Poetry of Jazz concert should prove to be just the ticket for sharing a musical evening with your valentine! The extraordinarily smooth Jazz vocalist Willie E. Atkinson makes each of his show performances a unique and unforgettable experience for his audience with his fluid interpretation of Jazz and Blues standards. Whether exploring the syncopated rhythms of a swinging tune or telling the story of a lonesome, wanting heart, he offers a fresh approach and seizes every moment to make the song his own. Atkinson is a student of his kinfolk’s musical voice, a music that would become known as the Piedmont Blues, in the rural northern region of Johnston County, NC. He recalls his Grandmother teaching him how to tell the story of a song without losing the beat “…Just hold your head high, sing it like you mean it and pat your feet to keep the beat.” It was that lesson learned, along with the love of music, that became the driving force behind a life dedicated to America’s Classical music Jazz and its soul Blues. Willie E. Atkinson and wife, jazz historian Jacqueline B. Atkinson, are owners and operators of WEJA Enterprises Artistic Productions, New Bern, NC. WEJA’s primary mission is to promote Jazz and Blues through performance and its educational component, “Jazz & Blues History, A Musical Journey To Pass It On.” The educational component is a historical review of Jazz and Blues with an emphasis on North Carolina’s Jazz and Blues artists whose contributions helped shape America’s music cultural landscape. The Transitional Jazz Quintet is: Stephen Anderson, UNC Chapel Hill, piano; Phil Owens, New Bern, guitar; Doug Trammel, Myrtle Beach, bass; Michael Hanson, Rocky Point, percussion; and Jeff Bair, East Carolina University, trumpet. Guest jazz vocalist is Liz Pina of Wilmington, NC. Tickets: Adults $20, students $12. For information, www.cravencc.edu/llc or 252.633.2618.

PSYLO JOE February 15 • 8-11pm The Brown Pelican • 411 Broad St. New Bern music fans won’t want to miss the mesmerizing sounds produced by this immensely talented crew. Psylo Joe blends together psychrock, jazz, funk, blues and more for a unique amalgamation of American rock n’ roll. With their improvisational approach to live productions, Psylo Joe will take you on expansive musical excursions that push you to the outer limits of their genre foundations and into an immersive soundscape that’s all their own. Whether you’re looking for heady psych jams, groove-inducing bass lines or a good ol’ fashioned singalong to some Dead tunes, you’re gonna get a little bit of everything with a Psylo Joe show! For information, 252.631.5008. 30 NEW BERN MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2019

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Map Out Your Trip The Brown Pelican

Savage’s Pizzeria

Trent River Realty

Cow Cafe Living Well Down East

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ADVERTISER DIRECTORY The Accidental Artist...................................................47 Advanced Signs & Awnings ...................................... 11 Arturo’s Mexican Restaurant................................... 45 Be Spoke Custom Florals............................................17 Bear City Fudge Co....................................................... 21 Bern Bear Gifts...............................................................57 Bern Curiosity Shop.....................................................57 Blackbeard’s Triple Play Restaurant & Sports Bar.25 The Black Cat Shoppe................................................ 35 Blue Magnolia................................................................. 21 The Boathouse.............................................................. 35 Brantley’s Village Restaurant................................... 59 The Brown Pelican........................................................27 Carolina Creations........................................................57 Carolina Quick Lube & Car Wash.............................5 Carpet One Floor & Home........................................ 13 Century 21 - Sail/Loft Realty.................................... 63 CFoy Tonsorial Parlor.................................................. 21 32 NEW BERN MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2019

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Christina Sipe, The Real Estate Center..................37 City Stage....................................................................... 29 Coastal Carolina Regional Airport..........................57 Coldwell Banker........................................................... 49 Community Artists Gallery & Studio.................... 39 Creekside Cabinets......................................................42 Dirty Barn Vintage........................................................47 Edward Barnes Ellis, Jr. - Author............................. 51 Fastax..................................................................................3 The Four C’s................................................................... 39 Franklin’s Antique Mall................................................27 Graybear Painting...........................................................4 The Grill at Prohibition............................................... 23 Guaranteed Rate - Lloyd Daw................................. 51 Harbor Point Contracting, Inc...................................37 The Jarvis at 220.......................................................... 53 Jill’s Pet Gallery.................................................................6 JL Kirkman’s Antique Mall.......................................... 13 Juliette’s Boutique........................................................ 55 Living Well Down East............................................... 21

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Taylor’d To You Boutique............................................. 11 Thornbury Brides............................................................ 7 Trent River Realty...........................................................2 Tryon Palace.....................................................................8 Twice As Nice................................................................47 Village Travel Shop....................................................... 13 YMCA...............................................................................40 You’ve Got Maids......................................................... 58

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Music events AT THE GALLERY: HOLLAND DOZIER HOLLAND February 16 • 5pm-8pm Bank of the Arts • 317 Middle St. Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to present “At the Gallery: Holland Dozier Holland” performed by Minus2. The trio behind many of the great early Motown hits, Holland Dozier Holland’s music harkens back to the early day of funk and soul. The superstar team of Lamont Dozier and brothers Eddie and Brain Holland wrote 25 Number 1 hits for Motown Records, and numerous other popular songs recorded by the label. Originally recording artists in their own right, the three teamed up to write songs and soon found they preferred songwriting and production. Their songs would be made popular by the likes of the Four Tops, Dusty Springfield, Marvin Gaye, the Temptations, the Supremes, and more. Minus2 is an innovative group with definitive style and substance. The brainchild of two talented brothers, Daryl and Eric Minus, Minus2 uniquely combines jazz, funk, gospel, and R&B elements into a soul-stirring, colorful collage of urban instrumental artistry. Tickets: $20 for members of the Arts Council, and $25 for nomembers. Available at www.cravenarts.org, in person at Bank of the Arts, or at 252.638.2577.

LEWIS ‘N CLARK EXPEDITION: BURT BACHARACH, ETC. February 23 • 7:30pm Orringer Auditorium • 800 College Ct. Join Lewis ‘n Clark for Expedition Burt Bacharach, Etc. and enjoy songs from Bacharach, The Carpenters, Elvis Costello, Perry Como, Tom Jones, The Shirrells, Dusty Springfield, Bobby Vinton, Dionne Warwick and more! Tickets $25 in advance or $30 at door. Available at Bank of the Arts, Fuller’s Music, Mitchell Hardware, Carolina Creations or online at CravenConcertsinc.org. A special performance benefiting the Musical Instrument Program for local students.

GARY DUDLEY AND THE MAXXTONES February 23 • 9pm–1am Blackbeard’s Triple Play • 415 S. Front St. Come out and rock with us! For information, www.blackbeardstripleplay.com.

BROOKE MCBRIDE February 22 • 8pm City Stage • 901 Pollock St. Brooke McBride is a 26 year-old singer/ songwriter that prides herself in writing and singing “no fluff,” “no filler” just real, raw, country music. While originally hailing from the Tar-heel State of North Carolina, Brooke made the move to Nashville, Tennessee in January 2013. Brooke is a 2013 Carolina Music award nominee for Best Female Country Artist, has been a featured extra on the hit ABC Television series “Nashville,” and was part of a CMA Promo Commercial for the 2013 CMA Awards in Nashville. For information, 252.631.5122 or www.CityStageNewBern.com. 34 NEW BERN MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2019

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Art events ARTWALK February 8 • 5-8pm • Downtown New Bern ArtWalk is a fun, casual celebration of art and community in downtown New Bern, held every second Friday of each month. You’re invited to stroll along the sidewalks, drop in on shops and galleries, and dine at one of many fine restaurants and lively taverns on your way. For information, 252.638.2577 or 252.571.8566.

CAROLINA CREATIONS Month of February Carolina Creations • 317-A Pollock St. Our featured artist for February is Barbel Brooks. a glass artist from Newport. Her background in teaching Chemistry has served her well in the quest for more unique ways to work with glass. For information, www.carolinacreations.com or 252.633.4369.

COASTAL PHOTO CLUB EXHIBITION Artists Reception: February 8 • 5-8pm Exhibit on display January 22 through February 28 Bank of the Arts • 317 Middle St. Craven Arts Council and Gallery is proud to host an exhibition of the Coastal Photo Club at in the Main Gallery at Bank of the Arts. This exhibition will feature works by local photographers on wide array of subjects in a variety of styles. This exhibit will feature work the Coastal Photo Club’s nearly one hundred members, with images taken from eastern North Carolina and around the world. Each photographer has been invited to submit up to two images to be displayed. The exhibit showcases the variety of styles and materials available to the modern photographer, including framed photos, canvas prints, and metal laminate pieces from different artists. Differences in production are also highlighted, from classic darkroom techniques to advanced digital photo manipulation. The Coastal Photo Club was established in 1991 as New Bern Camera Club by Elizabeth Dunn. The group participates and organizes exhibitions for its members at local galleries and spaces, including the New Bern Public Library and the Bank of the Arts. The club also organizes photography oriented field trips and workshops for the membership. For information about the Coastal Photo Club contact Jon Steady at john@lifeskeepsakes.com. Admission to all galleries at Bank of the Arts is free and open to the public, For information, www.cravenarts.org. 36 NEW BERN MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2019

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NORTH CAROLINA POET AND ARTIST TEAM UP TO PRODUCE UNIQUE BOOK ABOUT CHICKENS Reception: February 8 • 5-8pm Exhibit on display throughout February Bank of the Arts • 317 Middle St. Craven Arts Council and Gallery is proud to present Chicken Haiku in the Director’s Gallery. Written by Karin Wiberg and illustrated by Dawn Marie Rozzo, this unique book showcases a love of the barnyard fowl and their playful nature. After a “Tour D’Coop” in Raleigh, Karin Wiberg and her husband became intrigued by the idea of raising chickens and eventually built a coop of their own. Speaking about her inspiration, Wiberg says “not only do the ladies provide yummy eggs, but they are terribly entertaining. “Chickenpapa” and I spend many evenings watching the hens free-range in our backyard, and they’ve become a source of poetic inspiration. My collection of chicken haiku has grown over the years.” When Wiberg meet Dawn Marie Rozzo and saw her artwork, she immediately thought of collaboration between the two. Rozzo’s work often portrays birds and other wildlife, executed in watercolors, acrylics, and pencil on collaged paper from discarded books. The 24 poems and matching artwork in the book take inspiration from the fowl and each other, a playful intersection of agricultural, literature, and poetry. Admission to all galleries at Bank of the Arts is free and open to the public, For information, www.cravenarts.org.

COMMUNITY ARTISTS GALLERY February 8 • 5-8pm Community Artists Gallery • 309 Middle St. Join the gallery for a glass of wine and view beautiful artwork at the February ArtWalk from 5 to 8pm. Featured this month at CAGS is a window exhibit, “Reflections.” Come in and see how each artist interprets this inspiration. CAGS also features two artists each month as an opportunity for the public to learn about these artists and their backgrounds. This month we will feature artists Marvin Maune and Nada Behr and Patty Smithwick an artisan.

Painting by Nada Behr.

CAGS features work from local artists working in various mediums as well as two and three dimensional works, weaving, woodwork, pottery, glass, photography and jewelry. The Gallery is non-profit and cooperative and staffed by the participating artists. CAGS also offers a variety of outreach programs to the community. The members of the gallery are working on a schedule to teach art skills to members at Craven Terrace as part of the outreach program. Programs will begin in March. For information, 252.633.3715 or www.communityartistsgallery.org. 38 NEW BERN MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2019

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Theater events

WALK-IN BATHTUB IMPROV

February 2 • 7:30pm New Bern Civic Theatre 414 Pollock St. Expect the unexpected as WalkIn Bathtub returns to the New Bern Civic Theater with their unique style of improv comedy. Using your suggestions, Walk-In Bathtub will create ridiculous riffs, wacky worlds and silly situations (alliteration may vary). Similar to the games played by the show “Whose line is it anyway?”, Walk-In Bathtub promises a night you won’t be able to forget ... no matter how hard you try. Featuring: Austin Arrington, Abigail Leffler, George Oliver, Craig Ramey, and Tim Webb. Tickets: $7. Beer & wine will be available for purchase. This show is rated R. For information, www.newberncivictheatre.org or 252.634.9057.

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MISS EVERS’ BOYS February 15, 16, 22, 23 at 7:30pm February 17, 24 at 2pm New Bern Civic Theatre 414 Pollock St. Miss Evers’ Boys brings the infamous Tuskegee Experiment story to the stage. Though the play is a fictionalized account of the Tuskegee Experiments, it is based on the real-life Tuskegee study of untreated syphilis in the negro male that took place in Macon County, Alabama from 1932 to 1972. Tickets: Orchestra — Advance: $18, Door: $20, Students & Active Duty Military: $12. Balcony — Advance: $17, Door: $19, Students & Active Duty Military: $10. For information, www.newberncivictheatre.org or 252.634.9057.

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More events EXPLORATIONS: THE INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES February 1 • 2:30pm & 7:30pm Orringer Auditorium • 800 College Ct. He Even Has Your Eyes France | Belgium (2016) Comedy, Drama – 106 mins – Not rated

FIRST FRIDAY: DEVELOPING FIRST-PERSON INTERPRETATION February 1 • 2-3pm N.C. History Center • 529 S. Front St. Join Living History Program Coordinator Matt Arthur for a look at the research that goes into developing a character (whether historical or composite), how we use characters to teach about individuals and groups of peoples (i.e. Gov. Martin and wig makers in general), and then the finer point of character development, like 18th century language that helps sell a person as the real deal.

When the French-African couple Paul and Sali discover the longedfor baby they are about to adopt is white, family chaos and confrontation ensue. With joy, Paul and Sali adopt the baby but initially keep his ethnicity a secret from their family. On the one side, there is a social worker whose prejudice drives her surprise visits, seeking faults in the home or familial environment, and on the other is the baby’s adopted grandmother, doing what this West African mother does best – exaggerating everything! Luckily, she does this to great comic effect. This film brings to light obvious assumptions people hold about race and culture – and turns them on their head! Admission: Free. Donations support the series. For information, cravencc.edu/llc/international-films.

Admission: $6, Foundation Members Free. For information, 252.639.3500 or www.tryonpalace.org.

MAPP CLASS OPEN HOUSE February 4 • 6–8pm • New Life Church • 2911 Old Cherry Point Rd. Do you have room in your heart & home for a child in need? We are looking for foster/adoptive parents who are dedicated to giving children the love, support, and commitment they need to grow in to healthy, successful adults. Please join Carrie Decker at our open house on Monday, February 4th from 6-8pm at New Life Church in New Bern. Class begins on Monday, February 11th and will be held every Monday & Thursday evening from 6-9pm. For information, Carrie at 910.770.4645 or carrie.decker@bghnc.org. 44 NEW BERN MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2019

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BEHIND THE SCENES: MUSEUM TECHNOLOGY

February 5 • 2-3pm N.C. History Center • 529 S. Front St. Rob Jones, Tryon Palace Multi-Media Coordinator, will take visitors on a tour inside the technology that operates the interactive exhibits inside the North Carolina History Center. Get an in-depth look into making history come alive and learn how Tryon Palace combines modern technology with meeting educational goals inside the Pepsi Family Center and Regional History Museum. Tickets: $6 adults, $3 youth. For information, 252.639.3500 or www.tryonpalace.org.

POETRY OPEN MIC February 5 • 7-9pm Harrison Center • 311 Middle St. Local writers are invited to bring 1 or 2 poems to read aloud. The featured poet, Felicia Watkins, has read to appreciative audiences at previous open mics in New Bern. She will share her latest work in two sets.

DOUG CANNEY - COMEDIAN February 8 • 8pm City Stage • 901 Pollock St. Doug Canney is National Touring Comic and former 80’s traveling musician, Doug has been on stage since 13. Traveling on both coasts every year, his Comedy and Music have entertained in Bars, Nightclubs, Comedy Clubs and Corporate events since 2005. City Stage is a private club. There is a $1.00 Annual membership fee. For information, 252.631.5122 or www.CityStageNewBern.com.

GARDEN LECTURE SERIES February 9 • 10am-12pm N.C. History Center • 529 S. Front St. The topic of the February Garden Lecture Series has yet to be determined. Stay tuned to the Tryon Palace website and social media for more information. Admission: Free. For information, 252.639.3500 or www.tryonpalace.org.

Admission: Free, donations welcome.

FREE DAY: DAILY LIFE IN HISTORIC NEW BERN February 9 • 9am-5pm Tryon Palace • 529 S. Front St. Come visit Tryon Palace and enjoy activities and craft demonstrations free-ofcharge at Free Day! New Bern was a lively community in the 18th century, just as it is today. Learn what daily life was like for the people who lived in our city in the 1770s. Have you ever wondered what types of jobs men and women had? Or how were boys and girls educated, or what they did in their free time (if they had any!)? Find out as you tour the first floors of the Governor’s Palace, Kitchen Office, Stable Office, and historic Dixon and Stanly Houses; explore 16 acres of gardens; play historic games; and make fun crafts to take home. The Tryon Palace gardens and grounds will be open from 9am–5pm. Activities, crafts, and historic buildings will be open from 10am–4pm. Admission: Free. For information, 252.639.3500 or www.tryonpalace.org. 46 NEW BERN MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2019

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February 9 • 6pm Christ Church - Harrison Center • 311 Middle St. Taste, See, Hear and Experience the world during Dinner on 5 Continents. Enjoy an exquisitely prepared small plate international menu featuring cuisines from Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas.

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Expertly paired wine and beer offerings and live entertainment. Tickets: $40. Available at the Interfaith Refugee Ministry office at 1913 Trent Road or at www.helpingrefugees.org.

STAND UP COMEDY February 9 • 8pm • City Stage • 901 Pollock St. Stand up Comedy Showcase with comedian Matt White and Friends. Each month Matt White brings a group of hilarious comics to City Stage! Winner of the “2012 Port City Top Comic” and 2013 “Carolina’s Funniest Comic”, Matt White’s brand of observational humor mixed with improv and theatre elements engages audiences and leaves them giggling for days. Cover: $8. City Stage is a private club. There is a $1.00 Annual membership fee. For information, www.CityStageNewBern.com or 252.631.5122.

LEARNING LUNCH: POWERS OF ATTORNEY & HEALTHCARE DIRECTIVES February 12 • 12-1pm • Twin Rivers YMCA • 100 YMCA Ln. Join us for a Learning Lunch all about “Powers of Attorney & Health Care Directives: Important Documents Everyone Should Have.” Staff from Sumrell Sugg will be speaking to help you prepare for the possibility that you may one day be incapable of making decisions regarding finances and health. Open to everyone. For information, www.trymca.org.

BEHIND THE SCENES: COSTUME SHOP February 12 & 19 • 2-3pm Tryon Palace • 529 S. Front St. Tryon Palace historic clothing interpreter Leslie Lambrecht will lead a tour of the historic Jones House with a brief description of the house and then through the Tryon Palace Costume Shop on the first floor of the house. The costumer will discuss historical clothing research, the sewing techniques used in the past, and current projects for upcoming events. Tickets: $6 adults, $3 youth. Space is limited on each tour and flash photography is prohibited. Tours may involve walking and climbing stairs. For information, 252.639.3500 or www.tryonpalace.org. 48 NEW BERN MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2019

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More events PUB TRIVIA February 12 & 26 • 7pm City Stage • 901 Pollock St. Come and test your Trivia skills for an opportunity to win great prizes and have fun with friends! No cover charge. City Stage is a private club. There is a $1.00 Annual membership fee. For information, 252.631.5122 or www.CityStageNewBern.com.

THE GREEN BOOK COMES TO LUNCH & LEARN February 13 • 11:30am The Chelsea Restaurant • 335 Middle St. You might think of The Green Book as a recent Golden Globe winning movie that features local actor Von Lewis as Bobby Rydell. But the movie takes its title from a directory that many African Americans used in Jim Crow era America. Angela Thorpe, Acting Director of the NC African American Heritage Commission will explain at the New Bern Historical Society’s Lunch & Learn on February 13. She’ll discuss what The Green Book was used for, and who would have used it; sites in New Bern; and talk about the Commission’s Green Book Project. Angela Thorpe, Acting Director NC The Green Book was the idea of Harlem based African American Heritage Commission. postal carrier Victor Hugo Green. During the years before and after WWII, car ownership expanded, but it was difficult for African Americans to travel due to the discrimination they faced. In 1936 Victor Green published the first “Negro Motorist Green Book” which covered hotels and restaurants in the New York area, but he soon expanded its scope by gathering field reports from fellow postal carriers and offering cash payments to readers who sent in useful information. By the early 1940s, the Green Book boasted thousands of establishments from across the country, all of them either black-owned or verified to be non-discriminatory and provided a list of hotels, guest homes, service stations, drug stores, taverns, barber shops and restaurants that were considered safe for African American travels.

Ms. Thorpe holds a B.A. in History with a minor in African American studies from the University of Florida; and an M.A. in History with a concentration in Museum Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She served as the first African American Historic Interpreter at the President James K. Polk State Historic Site in Pineville. She began serving as the Associate Director of the NC African American Heritage Commission in 2017 where she is currently Acting Director. Cost: $17 for Historical Society members and $22 for non-members; lunch is included. Advance reservations must be made at 252.638.8558, or at www.NewBernHistorical.org/tickets. Lunch choices: Meat Loaf with Gravy or Chicken Bruschetta, accompanied by Garlic Smashed Potatoes, Sauteed Zucchini and Squash, Strawberry Layer Cake. For information, www.NewBernHistorical.org. 50 NEW BERN MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2019

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More events SAVI’S VALENTINE WINE & DINE WITH PIANIST HANS WERNER February 14 • 6–8pm • The Jarvis at 220 • 220 Pollock St. Chocolates? Flowers? The same old haunt every Valentines Day? Why not make this year absolutely spectacular? Savi’s and The Jarvis at 220 offers you an event that will be sure to become a tradition to celebrate your love for years to come. Enjoy a night of Wine and Fine Dining while Hans Werner tickles the Ivories with an eclectic mix of Bach, Pachelbell, Schumann, Sinatra, Gershwin, and the beautiful haunting melody theme from Downton Abbey. Blues and jazz standards as well as some original competitions are also featured. Hans Werner has been a performing pianist since the early 1980’s when bands he was a member of shared billing in Pittsburgh with touring acts including U2, Echo and the Bunnymen, Violent Femmes, and The Waitresses, among others. More recently, during 2015-16, Hans was resident dinner pianist at the famed 130 year old Riverside Inn of Cambridge Springs, PA. Locally he has performed at Oriental’s OTown, and Annabelles and the Bank of the Arts in New Bern. Menu: Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, Rigatoni Vegetable Bolognese, Steak Oscar, Red Velvet Rouldade. Catered by Vincent Farro of Pinch of Love Catering. Tickets: $75 per person, includes gratuity. Seating is limited, so secure your tickets today! For information, thejarvisat220.com or 252.631.1452.

SAVI’S VALENTINE WINE & DINNER THEATER February 15 • 6–8pm • The Jarvis at 220 • 220 Pollock St. Jordan and Rachel Amburn join Phil and Miranda Routszong in bringing you a lovers’ evening on Broadway! Let Savi’s and The Jarvis at 220 present a feast for your senses as our performers present selections from the best shows both old and new. Menu: Tabbooli Lettuce Wrap, Mediterranean Spinach Pastry, Braised Lamb Shank with Chimichurri,Ossmalleya (pastry with cream). Catered by Chef Zovik of Posh Nosh Catering. Tickets: $89 per person includes gratuity. Seating is limited, so secure your tickets today! For information, thejarvisat220.com or 252.631.1452.

OUTLANDER IN THE GOVERNOR’S PALACE February 16 • 9:15-10:30am Tryon Palace • 529 S. Front St. Fans of Outlander series may now travel in Claire Fraser’s literary footsteps in the Governor’s Palace, located in New Bern, the first permanent capital city of North Carolina. Meet with the servants who can offer enlightenment as to the facts regarding Claire’s place within the household, and other 18th century news. Tickets: $15.Does not include additional tours or access to the Tryon Palace Grounds. For information, 252.639.3524 or www.tryonpalace.org. 52 NEW BERN MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2019

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ASIAN GAMES CLUB February 17 • 1pm Bear’s Lair Games • 2680 Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. Come learn and play Xiangqi (Chinese Chess), Shogi (Japanese Chess), and other East Asian strategy games. Additional games, such as Go/Weiqi/ Baduk, Makruk (Thai Chess), and Janggi (Korean Chess) are available on request. Equipment and clear, concise Englishlanguage instruction is provided. No dues, no membership – just show up and play. It’s free, and fun. For information, 252.635.5247.

FOLKS JOURNAL – AN EVENING OF LITERATURE & POETRY

OUTLANDER HOME & HEARTH February 16 • 3:15-4:30pm Tryon Palace • 529 S. Front St. Thinking of joining Jamie and Claire Fraser in 18th Century North Carolina? The Discovering Tryon Palace series presents “Outlander Home and Hearth.” This tour will give you the skills you need as you meet the Governor’s Cook for a few tips on seasonal fare, get advice from our local Apothecary or Surgeon, and learn about the fabrics best suited for this southern colony with one of our on-site weavers. Tickets: $15. Ticket quantities are extremely limited. Tickets do not include additional tours or access to the Tryon Palace Grounds. For information, 252.639.3524 or www.tryonpalace.org.

February 19 • 7-9pm City Stage • 901 Pollock St. City Stage New Bern and Folks Journal are host an evening of Literature & Poetry every 3rd Tuesda. Local poet and co-founder of FOLKS Journal Meg Wethington will be your host for the evening. Authors of all genres will be given 10 minutes to read on stage using a microphone from their works. Sign up begins at 6:30. Published authors will have the opportunity to have their books available for sale- authors, please bring your books and materials you will need to be responsible for the purchase/selling of any of your books. A table will be provided for display at the front of the stage where purchases can be made. City Stage is a private club. There is a $1.00 Annual membership fee. For information, 252.631.5122 or www.CityStageNewBern.com.

MADAME Z’S PRIDE February 16 • 8pm–1am • City Stage • 901 Pollock St. Madame Z and The Pollock Street Drag Divas are back for another unique and unforgettable evening of fun! It’s an evening you don’t want to miss! The crowd is always diverse and fun loving and the mood is sublime! City Stage is a private club. There is a $1.00 Annual membership fee. For information, 252.631.5122 or www.CityStageNewBern.com. 54 NEW BERN MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2019

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More events OPEN MIC NIGHT February 23 • 6:30-9pm Broad Street Christian Church 802 Broad St. The public is invited to share music, poetry, or just come and listen. Admission: Free. For information, 252.514.2030.

AFRICAN AMERICAN LECTURE SERIES: “MUSIC OF BLACK MIGRATIONERS” February 21 • 7-8:30pm N.C. History Center • 529 S. Front St. Music is a mainstay in African American culture. From the banjo to African Griots to work songs that lifted our spirits, music gave us hope and kept us sane since landing in America. This program will entertain and remind us that so much of America’s music is tied to that of migrating African Americans. PRESENTER: Dick Knight & Company shares music of southerners who escaped the violence and injustices of the South to forge better lives and lasting careers by migrating from the South. These people became the backbone of American Music. Come enjoy performances of songs by a few of those great artists such as W. C. Hendy’s “Memphis Blues;” Wilbert Harris’s “Going to Kansas City;” Huddie Lead Belly’s “Midnight Special;” and more. Admission: Free. For information, 252.639.3500 or www.tryonpalace.org.

4TH ANNUAL INDOOR TRIATHLON February 22 and 23 Twin Rivers YMCA • 100 YMCA Ln. Join us for our 4th Annual Indoor Triathlon! This event consists of a 10 minute swim in our pool (in your own lane), a 30 minute ride on one of our spinning bikes, and a 20 minute run/jog on one of our treadmills. Scores will be calculated on the distances that you complete in each section. Registration: $25/members; $35/non-members. Registration closes 2/15. For information, www.trymca.org. 56 NEW BERN MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2019

BEHIND THE SCENES: CONSERVATION LAB February 26 • 2-3pm Tryon Palace • 529 S. Front St. Learn about the conservation work that is done to the artifacts on exhibit. Observe the techniques and tools the conservation staff uses to preserve items from the past to be showcased in the present and for future generations. Also, guests can learn about techniques they can use to care for their own treasures at home. Tickets: $6 adults, $3 youth. For information, 252.639.3500 or www.tryonpalace.org.

EMPTY BOWLS February 28 • 11am–1:30pm Temple Baptist Church 1500 Kingdom Way Fill the empty bowls of those in need…by filling your own on February 28th! For $25, you’ll get a hearty lunch, prepared by local restaurants and church groups, along with a handcrafted bowl to take home and use again. Proceeds benefit Religious Community Services and the Craven Arts Council and help us nurture the creative process and feed hungry people in Craven, Jones and Pamlico Counties. Tickets available at the Bank of the Arts, 252.638.2577; or at www.emptybowlsnewbern.org.

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Tours of New Bern

The rich history of New Bern comes to life with the Historic Heritage Walking Tours-a series of self guided tours you’ll love to follow. You can experience the war-ridden past of this quaint community. Explore the architectural beauty of our homes. Immerse yourself into the charm of our Southern way of life. You can travel through the settings found in many of Nicholas Sparks’ best-selling novels. There is truly no better way to experience the history of New Bern. Walk to Remember Tour: Guides you through fifteen distinct landmarks taken from Nicholas Sparks’ best selling novels and serves as a memorable way to get to know New Bern. African American Tour: Chronicles the rise of a proud race from slavery to independence and prominence. Architectural Walking Tour: Take a distinct look into the vast architectural history of New Bern, which was founded in 1710 by a Swiss nobleman. Churches & Cemetaries Tour: New Bern is blessed with an abundance of beautiful, historic churches, all within walking distance of downtown New Bern. Civil War Tour: New Bern is surrounded by a wealth of Civil War history, making it an important player on the stage of Civil War landmarks. Historic Homes Tour: If you like history, fine architecture and the gracious ambience of Southern living, you’ll be charmed by these lovely residences. Revolutionary War Tour: Experience first-hand the history of Tryon Palace and learn the stories that helped the country earn its independence.

Tours can be found at the New Bern River Front Convention Center or online at www.visitnewbern.com.

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Oriental

Oriental – on the Neuse River’s north shore at the cusp of Pamlico Sound – is a picturesque, commercial fishing village, although many know this intriguing place as the Sailing Capital of North Carolina! Where else will you discover just 900 residents surrounded by a whopping 2400 boat slips? The town’s majestic harbor is home to a variety of shrimp boats and fishing trawlers – and fresh seafood is abundant. The community also hosts kayak enthusiasts, cyclists, birders, and is a popular gathering spot for a variety of artists, potters, great musicians, and the intriguing Oriental History Museum. Forget your watch – and maybe even your cell phone – when you visit. According to ancient Indian legend, this is the spot where ‘water meets the sky’ and the area’s laid back lifestyle is remarkable! Oriental is blessed with a variety of places to spend one or more nights. There are two quaint, waterfront motels, and B&B’s that are fabulous. Gift shops are exceptional, and there’s even a women’s fine apparel shop brimming with classic and casual outfits. The restaurants feed plenty of folks – especially during the warm weather months. You’ll enjoy seafood, Southern home cooking, great steaks, a well-stocked deli, and award winning pies by Ms. Sil. Here is a place like none other! Small town charm, friendly people, water everywhere, and old-fashioned fun all evolve into a lovely frame of mind that locals refer to as ‘River Time.’ Do yourself a favor and visit Oriental soon. Spend a day here, or maybe even a lifetime!

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AWARD WINNING SEXTET SHAKES THINGS UP IN ORIENTAL February 1 • 7:30pm Old Theater • 609 Broad St. A joyful sextet of all-star virtuosos, Ensemble Melange changes the rules of performance as we know them and delivers the unexpected. The audience is invited to actively participate in the selection of works to be performed by choosing from a menu of over 30 works derived from 15 musical genres ranging from classical, baroque, and romantic, to jazz, Latin, and Broadway. Ensemble Melange shakes up the concert experience, forges a personal connection with the audience, and mixes tried-and-true repertoire with a smorgasbord of jewels from distant genres. The concert is reformatted as a musician’s party game; after each piece, members of the audience are chosen to pick the next piece from an extensive menu organized by style, nationality, and time period. Whether you’re a purist or a populist, a snob or a noob, eight years old or eighty years old, you’ll leave charmed and punchdrunk on a piece you didn’t know you were going to love. Tickets: $22. Available in Oriental at Nautical Wheelers and at www.pamlicomusic.org. Tickets for soldout shows may become available at the door last minute. Check at the box office at 7:15. For information, 252.617.2125.

BACON, BREW & BURN February 2 • 2–10pm The Silos Restaurant • 1111 Broad St. Pamlico Arts Council holds the 1st Annual Dragon Burn. There will be a Dragon made of wood, which will be ignited later on in the night! Live music from Oriental’s favorite band...Saltwater Gold! The menu will be centered around bacon... since it is the Chinese Year of the Pig! Admission: $25. Members of Pamlico Art Council free! For information, www.silosnc.com.

DRAGON RUN February 9 • 3pm Hodges St. • Oriental Celebrate the 2019 Chinese New Year in Oriental. The Dragon Run will be on Hodges St. There will be wok demonstrations at the Farmer’s Market from 9-11am.

OPEN MIC NIGHT AT SILOS Every Wednesday The Silos Restaurant • 1111 Broad St. Join us every Wednesday as local musicians make music on The Silos stage. For information, 252.249.1050 or www.silosnc.com

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OLD TRAWL DOOR BUILDING GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN February 10 • 1-4pm Exhibit on display through April Oriental’s History Museum • 802 Broad St. The old brick building by the bridge, built in 1913, was torn down this past December. Many remember it as the Trawl Door Restaurant, however it had a long history and was home to many businesses over the years: general merchandise, the Delamar Brothers Store, gift shops, restaurants, yacht brokers, and more. The museum announces its new exhibit featuring memorabilia from the building. The exhibit opens Sunday, February 10 and will run through April. If you have any photos or other items you would like to share with the public at this exhibit please contact us. Admission is always free. Hours are: Friday 11-3, Saturday 1-4, Sunday 1-4. donations gratefully accepted. For information, museum@dockline.net.

FRIDAY FLICKS: LETTERS TO JULIET February 15 • 7:30pm Old Theater • 609 Broad St. When a young American travels to the city of Verona, home of the star-crossed lover Juliet Capulet of Romeo and Juliet fame, she joins a group of volunteers who respond to letters to Juliet seeking advice about love. When she answers one letter dated 1957, she inspires its author to travel to Italy in search of her long-lost love and sets off a chain of events that will bring a love into both their lives, unlike anything they ever imagined. Tickets: $6. Includes free popcorn. For information, oldtheater.org.

A DEADLY INCENTIVE February 10, 11, 17 & 18 • 5:45–8:45pm The Silos Restaurant • 1111 Broad St. An Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, presented by PCHS Drama Club. Come support your local high school students. Four course dinner included: - Guinness Battered Fish & Chips -Beer Cheese Soup in Bread Bowl -Cottage Pie -Irish Cream Trifle Drink Specials will be available Tickets: $35, reserved seating. Available at Nautical Wheelers, Oriental. Doors open at 5:45pm, all guest must be seated by 6:25pm. Late arrivals will not be admitted. For information, 252.249.1050 or www.silosnc.com. FEBRUARY 2019 NEW BERN MAGAZINE 61

Oriental JOHNNY PEERS & THE MUTTVILLE COMIX February 23 • 7:30pm The Old Theater • 609 Broad St. Johnny Peers & the Muttville Comix… is a slapstick comedy dog show like no other. Johnny leads over a dozen rescue dogs through challenging and hilarious tricks as Johnny plays the straight man role in this wonderful family show. They have appeared with Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey Circus, David Letterman Show, Primetime Live, Circus of the Stars, and at Disneyland, Busch Gardens, the Big Apple Circus, the Royal Hanneford Circus, even The White House! They are the Animal Planet Pet Star Winners. Sit! Stay! Get ready to howl! Johnny Peers and his personality-plus canines are coming to tickle your funny bone! Tickets: $18 with discounts available for Theater members, Military and Students with ID. Available at Nautical Wheelers in Oriental; online at www.oldtheater.org, and at The Old Theater Box Office on performance night. For information, www.oldtheater.org.

THE NEW VILLAGE BREWERY 702 Broad St. • Oriental Throughout 2019, every Friday is Food Truck Friday, with lunch and dinner service. • Feb 1: Food Truck Friday! with Jasmine Tasty Thai Food Truck, Noon - 7:30pm. • Feb 7: *New Beer Release Thursday* • Feb 8: Food Truck Friday! with Smokin’ Joe’s BBQ Food Truck, Noon - 7:30pm. • Feb 9: Come celebrate the Lunar Chinese New Year all day around the village and join us to ring in the Year of the Pig! • Feb 14: *New Beer Release Thursday* • Feb 15: Food Truck Friday! with Mari’s Hella Fat Food Truck, Noon - 7:30pm. • Feb 16: Down Home ENC BBQ fundraiser for All Hands & Hearts Hurricane Florence Response with live music by The Casuals. • Feb 21: *New Beer Release Thursday • Feb 22: Food Truck Friday! with What’s the Dilla Food Truck, Noon - 7:30pm. • Feb 28: *New Beer Release Thursday* For information, thenewvillagebrewery@gmail.com. Hours: Thu 3-9pm, Fri & Sat 12-10pm. 62 NEW BERN MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2019

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