New Bern Magazine

OCTOBER 2013 • COMPLIMENTARY

Celebrate MUMFEST

ALSO INSIDE

The Bank of the Arts Reopens Havelock Chili Festival Returns

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Vol. 34, #10  October 2013 Publisher: Diane Tyler Managing Editor: Amanda Dagnino Editor: Katie Coleman Director of Sales: Ashly Willis 252-342-2334 or sales@nccoast.com Sales Representative: Carrie Simonson 252-503-0658 or carrie@nccoast.com Creative Director: Kim LaChance Design/Layout: Kyle Dixon Graphic Design: Erin Pallotti, Mimi N. Guthrie Production Director: Rudy Taitague Lead Pressman/Mail Center: Skip Hicks Pressmen: Allen Henry, Anthony Stamper Small Press: Edd Moore Bindery Leader: Jason Yates Bindery Operator: Rudy Taitague Distribution Manager: Dorrie Nicholson Pre-Press: Corey Giesey Business Manager: Georgia Lewis Commercial Print: Andrea Vangelist, Amy Krysa EDITORIAL DEADLINE for the November, 2013 issue: Friday, October 4; email articales/events/photo to Katie@nccoast.com.

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Mum’s the Word

By Katie Coleman Chrysanthemums are in full bloom in the Tryon Palace gardens and cooler weather is quickly approaching, which could only mean it’s festival season – and Mumfest is one of the best. The award-winning festival returns to historic downtown New Bern on Oct. 12-13. Opportunities are endless as guests can discover pottery, crafts, art, plants and a variety of delicious food.

Mumfest has all the staples of a traditional festival, including street performers, live entertainment, arts & crafts and rides. Some unique additions set this festival apart from the rest, however. The Little River Winery mobile tasting room will make a return appearance on Craven Street. For just $5, festival goers over 21 can stop by and try a variety of wines produced with North Carolina grapes. The Little River Winery carries a line of semi-sweet fruit wines in addition to its traditional blends. During Mumfest, Union Point Park hosts the 13th annual Boat Show. This event is like a separate festival dedicated to all things outdoors. There will be information on backpacking, cycling, camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking, kayaking, running and

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sailing – all the latest in recreation and adventure.

Tryon Palace will have its own events and specials during Mumfest. The gardens will be overflowing with chrysanthemums, and the view is well worth the visit. Tryon Palace will offer free garden admission Friday through Sunday. The site also offers its biannual Heritage Plant Sale on Friday and Saturday during Mumfest. Gardeners will be on hand to answer your planting questions, and be sure to check out the selection of unique, rare and historic plants.

To close out the festival weekend, New Bern Parks and Recreation is offering the Mumfest 5K on Oct. 13. The race begins at 7:30am with the start and finish at Union Point Park. The course is flat and winds its way through downtown New Bern.

Mumfest is a whirlwind of an event, with something happening on every street corner.

Stop by both days to make sure you get to take part in everything the festival has to offer. For more information, be sure to visit www.mumfest.com.

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RIVER CITY Havelock Chili Festival

For all things hot and spicy be sure to stop by the Havelock Chili Festival, Oct. 18-19. The festival is in its 32nd year and continues to be a premier event in Eastern North Carolina. The festival is sanctioned by the International Chili Society, and the winners of the contests in Red Chili, Chili Verde and Salsa will be able to represent the state of North Carolina in the 2014 World Championship Competition. New to the festival this year is Spare Change, a popular local band that will perform Friday night from 5-9pm.

Cold Biscuit will be performing on Saturday.

This annual free event will host a variety of exhibits, vendors and food. This is sure to be a fun event for the whole family. Please leave your pets at home. For more information about the Havelock Chili Festival, visit www.chilifestival. org or email chili@chilifestival.org.

Haunting Housewives

The housewives on reality TV have nothing on the women who haunt New Bern. During this year’s Ghostwalk, meet these lovely ladies and their families as they tell stories of their mortal existences. Sites along this year’s walk include

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Cedar Grove Cemetery, two historic theatres, the Coor-Gaston and Isaac Taylor houses, and many other homes, churches and businesses.

Mr. and Mrs. Blades invite guests into their haunted house as they, along with their staff, reveal tales of the past. Bayard Wooten, intrepid pioneer photographer and adventurer, will make an appearance at her family home, the DawsonClarke house. Make sure to visit Agony Alley, where children of all ages will be entertained by a light-hearted “Murder Mystery” in the Attmore-Oliver house.

The annual haunting begins from 6:30-9:30pm on Thursday, Oct. 24 at Cedar Grove Cemetery, the Athens and Masonic Theatres and Agony Alley at the Attmore-Oliver house. An additional 13 ghost sites as well as the cemetery and theatres open Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25-26. Your Ghostwalk ticket is good for all three evenings.

Tickets for adults are $15 in advance and $20 the day of the event. Active duty military, their dependents and students with current ID are $10; children 3-12, $5; under 3, free; New Bern Historical Society members, $13. Tickets can be purchased online at www.newbernhistorical. org or at the New Bern Historical Society office at 511 Broad St., New Bern. For more information, call 252-638-8558 or visit www.newbernhistorical.org.

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ARTS Art Show Gives to Charity

The studio that sponsors a variety of paint-yourown pottery classes is hosting a competition that will give the proceeds to the winner’s choice of charity.

The Accidental Artist, a pottery studio with galleries in downtown New Bern and Greenville, has been working with contestants in the Accidental Art Show since September. All entries had to be completed and fired by Oct. 1 and will be on display for the remainder of the month to collect votes. The participants were given a wavy platter to paint and had to specify a choice of charity, and now The Accidental Artist customers have the chance to purchase votes to choose a winner.

Each studio will have a grand prize winner whose chosen charity will receive the money raised for that entry, plus a matching donation from The Accidental Artist of up to $500. The Grand Prize winner will also receive a three month pottery club membership and a $50 gift certificate. Second and third place winners’ selected charities will receive the funds raised by their entries. Entries receiving more than 25 votes will have checks mailed to their respective charities in the amounts collected on their behalf. All remaining funds raised will be donated to the grand prize entry’s selected charity.

Voting will continue for the duration of October,

and the winner will be revealed on Nov. 7, during The Accidental Artist’s customer appreciation night. For more information, visit www.theaccidentalartistnc. com.

Explosion of Color

Colored pencils are being promoted to the world of fine art through the new “Explosion of Color” exhibit at the New Bern ArtWorks Fine Art Gallery. The exhibit of colored pencil paintings by the Raleigh/Durham district of the Colored Pencil Society of America will be on display from Oct. 4-31.

Colored pencil is a relatively new fine art medium, and the Colored Pencil Society of America has increased the popularity of the medium many times over. The society was founded in 1990 as a nonprofit organization for colored pencil enthusiasts working to promote colored pencils as a fine art medium by sponsoring exhibitions and workshops, being involved in product research and educating the public in general.

Stop by New Bern ArtWorks & Company in downtown New Bern to see the exhibit. The gallery is open Monday-Friday from 10am-6pm and Saturday from 10am-5pm. For more information, call 252-6349002 or visit www.newbernartworks.com.

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Arts Council Homecoming

After an extensive renovation, The Bank of the Arts is reopening with an appropriately titled exhibit, “Homecoming.” This new exhibit at the renovated gallery spills over into the Duffy Exhibit Gallery and Sculpture Garden at the NC History Center.

Homecoming will feature all-new artwork from artists whose works have been featured by Craven Arts Council over the years.

The Duffy Exhibit Gallery is open from 9am-5pm, Monday through Saturday and from noon-5pm on Sunday. The Bank of the Arts at Craven Arts Council & Gallery is open from 10am-5pm, Tuesday through Saturday. This exhibit will be on display through the end of the year. For more information, visit www. cravenarts.org.

Bridgeton RiverFest Returns

For the third year, locally and nationally known artists will set up shop at the Bridgeton Harbor Marina. The festival celebrates a wide variety of mediums and art forms, from drawings to pottery, and weathervanes to jewelry – Bridgeton RiverFest has something for everyone. The event kicks off on Oct. 25 with a premier party from 7-9pm. Fine Art at the Harbor runs from 10am-5pm on Saturday, Oct. 26 and from 10am-4pm on Sunday, Oct. 27.

This event is free. For more information, visit www. bridgetonriverfest.com.

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SOUND Craven Concerts Season Opens

Craven Concerts, which has been providing live music performances in Craven County since the 1980s, is kicking off its 30th season this month.

The group not only organizes performances for the general public, it also plans in-school performances for students within the county.

The performances are integrated into the curriculum and are meant to foster an appreciation for the arts. Craven Concerts also participates in a reciprocal program with Beaufort Community Concerts Association and Wayne Community Concerts Association.

Craven Concerts is continuing the tradition of community performances with Sixth Floor Trio.

Formed by graduates of the Curtis Institute of Music in 2008, the trio has performed extensively throughout the United States. The trio will play the kickoff performance for Craven Concerts 2013-2014 season at 7:30pm on Monday, Oct. 16. The concert will be held at the Grover C. Fields Performing Arts Center. Visit www.cravenconcertsinc.org for ticket information.

Franck’s “Symphonic Variations” and de Falla’s “Nights in the Gardens of Spain.”

The full concert will include Dukas’ “Fanfare” and “Poeme Danse” from “La Peri,” Franck’s “Symphonic Variations,” de Falla’s “Nights in the Gardens of Spain” and Ravel’s “Rhapsodie Espagnole.” Tickets may be purchased through the NC Symphony Box Office, at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center in person during their regular business hours, or at the door one hour prior to concert start time. The performance will begin at 7:30pm. For more information, call 877-627-6724 or visit www. ncsymphony.org.

Moors and McCumber Perform

The artistic songwriter duo comprised of James Moors and Kort McCumber bring a pop feel to traditional folk sounds. The two solo artists met at the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival in 2005 and have been writing and recording to-

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The NC Symphony will return to New Bern on Friday, Oct. 6 at the Riverfront Convention Center. This concert promises to be an electrifying performance with the addition of pianist Joyce Yang.

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gether ever since. Together they have released two full-length albums. Having talent in several instruments, Moors and McCumber are able to switch instruments for each song and bring variety to a set.

Moors and McCumber will perform at the Trent River Coffee Company in New Bern on Oct. 18. Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm. This concert is sponsored by the Down East Folk Arts Society, a local nonprofit organization devoted to traditional, multicultural and contemporary folk music, dance and storytelling in Carteret and Craven counties. General admission to the event is $15; Down East Folk Arts Society members, $12; and students, $8. (cont. on page 16)

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Neuseworthy 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Basic Computer Application 101: 910:15am. Sponsored by New Bern Parks and Recreation.

Details: 252-639-2913 or parhama@newbern-nc.org.

Wed. 2: Basic Sign Language.

2:30pm. Learn to sign common words and phrases. Details: 252-638-7800.

Thur. 3: Nook Tablet Basics.

3:30pm. Held at the New BernCraven County Public Library.

Details: 252-638-7800.

Reptile Workshop. 9am4pm. Learn how to identify the reptiles of North Carolina with the Cool Springs Environmental Education Center. Cost is $10, age 16 & up. Details: 252670-0090 or mike.campbell@ ncwildlife.org.

4-5: Neuse River Backwater Open. Captains will meet at 6:30pm on Friday at Custom Marine Fabrication. Weigh-in is at 3pm on Saturday at Lawson’s Creek Park. Entry fee is $80 per team. Details: nrbwo. com.

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4-6: 27th NC Seafood Festival.

Features live music, rides, arts and crafts, demonstrations and more in Morehead City. Details: ncseafoodfestival.org.

Fri. 4: International Film Series. 2:30 & 7:30pm. “Koyla” is screened as part of an ongoing series at Craven Community College. Free. Details: 252638-7351.

Painting & Wine. 7-9pm.

Organized by Bear Hands Art Factory. Materials are provided and you may bring wine, beer and snacks. Cost is $35 per person. Details: 252-514-2787 or www.bearhandsart.com.

Cycle NC. New Bern will host riders on day six of the tour. The stop is at Union Point Park. Details: www.visitnewbern.com.

5, 12, 19, 26: New Bern Farmer’s Market. 8am-2pm. 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: 252635-1374.

Oriental Farmer’s Market.

8-11am.

The town of Oriental holds a traditional farmer’s

market each Saturday morning between S. Water St. and the harbor.

Sat. 5: Craven County Clean Sweep.9am. Join the Sweep Committee for a clean sweep in New Bern and Havelock.

For bags, gloves and a place to clean, drop by Lawson Creek Park in New Bern or City Park in Havelock. Details: 6331477 or 514-6609.

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies. 2:15pm. October’s featured movie is “The Great Gatsby.” Free and open to the public. Hayden H. Jones Auditorium. Details: 252-638-7800.

Beginner Fly Fishing Workshop. 9:30am-dusk. Sponsored by the Cool Springs Environmental Education Center. Cost is $40, age 12 & up. Details: 252-514-3533 or info@coolsprings.org.

Sun. 6: NC Symphony – Ravel’s Rhapsodie Espagnole. 7:30pm.

Details: 877-627-6724 or www.ncsymphony.org.

Asian Games Club. 2pm.

Meeting will be held at the Trent River Coffee House.

Free. Details: 252-514-2030.

Mon. 7: A Novel Idea Book Club. 1pm. Held in the conference room at the New Bern-Craven County Public Library, this month’s selection is “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Details: 252-638-7800.

Picturing America: Land of Opportunity. 7pm. A discussion of “Seabiscuit: An American Legend” by Laura Hillenbrand will be held at the New Bern-Craven County Public Library. Details: 252-638-7800.

Tue. 8: Irish Music Session. 79pm. Held at the Trent River Coffee Company in New Bern.

Free event. Details: 252-5142030.

Wed. 9: Tryon’s Tales for Tots – School Days. 10-11am.

Preschoolers and parents visit New Bern Academy and learn what it was like to go to school

in 19th century New Bern. Cost is $6 per child, parents are free.

Details: 252-639-3524.

Intermediate Internet Class.

2pm. Sponsored by the New Bern-Craven County Public Library. Details: 252-638-7800.

Thur. 10: African American Lecture. 7pm. Author Benjamin Justesen presents “George Henry White – The Man and the Message” at the NC History Center at Tryon Palace. Free.

Details: 252-639-3592.

11-13: Mum’s the Word. Visitors can enjoy free garden admission at Tryon Palace.

11-12: Fall Heritage Plant Sale.

9am-5pm. Tryon Palace gives gardeners a chance to spruce up their landscaping.

11-13, 18-20: “The Little Mermaid, Jr.” RiverTowne Players’ Rising Stars present this production of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid, Jr.,” based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the popular Disney Film. Performances are at 8pm on Friday and Saturday with 3pm matinees on Sunday. Advance tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Bank of the Arts or online at www.showtix4u.com. Tickets at the door are $12. Details: www. rivertowneplayers.com 12-13: MUMFest. Festival runs from 9:30am-6:30pm on Saturday and 10:30am-5pm on Sunday.

Sun. 13: MUMFest 5K. 7:30am.

Details: Trevor Freitas at 252639-2907 or freitast@newbernnc.org.

14 & 16: Microsoft Word Class. 2:30pm. Sponsored by the New Bern-Craven County Public Library. Details: 252638-7800.

15 & 17: Beginning Internet Class. 10:15am. Sponsored by the New Bern-Craven County Public Library. Details: 252638-7800.

Wed. 16: Craven Concerts.

7:30pm. Kickoff event for the Craven Concerts season will feature “Sixth Floor Trio” at the Grover C. Fields Performing Arts Center. Details: 252637-1119.

Mommy & Me. 9:3010:30am. This program hosted by the New Bern Parks and Recreation offers a great way for kids to work on their mobile and communication skills.

Children age 0-5. Details: 252-639-2913 or parhama@ newbern-nc.org.

17-27: Coastal Carolina Agricultural Fair. Coming to the Craven County Fairgrounds, this event is packed with live entertainment, contests, exhibits, crafts and more. Gates open at 5:30pm on weeknights, 11am on Saturdays and 1pm on Sundays. Details: www. coastalcarolinaagfair.org.

18-19: Havelock Chili Festival.

The NC Chili Festival will be held at Walter B. Jones Park.

Details: 252-447-1101.

Neuse River Bridge Run. This event includes 5K, 10K and half marathon. The starting point for all races is East Front Street and they end at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center. The race runs from 48pm on Friday and from 6amnoon on Saturday. Registration fee is $35-75. Details: www. bridgerun.org.

Fri. 18: Moors & McCumber Perform. 8pm. The duo performs at the Trent River Coffee Company. General admission is $15; members, $12; and students, $8. Doors open at 7pm. Details: 252-646-4657 or www.downeastfolkarts.org.

Sat. 19: Rising Stars Princess Tea Parties. 10:30am & 12:30pm. The RiverTowne Players’ Rising Stars host Little Mermaid Princess Tea Parties at the Masonic Theatre for princesses age 8 and under.

Cost is $10 per person and the reservation deadline is Oct.

14. Details: 252-633-3318 or www.rivertowneplayers.com.

6th Annual Chili Cookoff.

11am-2pm. The Oriental Marina will play host to the annual chili cookoff that benefits the Old Theater. Details: 252639-1616 or www.oldtheater. org/calendar.

Pine Needle Basket Making.

9am-2pm. Learn the art of creating a basket using Long Leaf pine needles with the Cool Springs Environmental Education Center. All materials will be provided. Cost is $20. Details: 252-514-3533 or info@ coolsprings.org.

Medieval and Renaissance Festival. Pamlico Community College will host this free event. The festival is open from 11am-3pm. Details: 252249-1851.

Sun. 20: Ghost Hunting Investigation. 3pm. This free event is hosted by the Carolina Haunted and Supernatural Enlightenment Research Society at the New Bern Library. Refreshments will be served. Details: 252-638-7800.

21-23: Annual Fall Crusade.

7pm. Guildfield Missionary Baptist Church will hold their Annual Fall Crusade on Oct. 21-23. Details: 252-633-2388.

Tue. 22: Hearing Loss Association of America Meeting. 11am. Meetings include a guest speaker and are open

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Neuseworthy (cont. from page 15) to all. The group meets in the common room at McCarty Court Apartments, 1325 McCarthy Blvd. Details: 252-6352189.

24-26: Ghostwalk. Tours run from 6:30-9:30pm on Thursday and 5:30-9:30pm on Friday and Saturday. Tickets for adults are $15 through Oct. 23 and $20 on Oct. 24-26; active duty military, their dependents, and students with school ID, $10; children ages 3-12, $5. Details: 252-638-8558 or www. newbernhistorical.org.

Thur. 24: Amphibian Workshop. 9am-4pm. Learn how to identify North Carolina amphibians with the Cool Springs Environmental Education Center. Cost is $10, age 16 & up.

Details: 252-670-0090 or mike. campbell@ncwildlife.org.

Fri: 25: Parade of Preschoolers. 9:30am. Craven County preschoolers will parade down Middle Street in their favorite costumes and conclude at Union Point Park for a fall festival sponsored by New Bern Parks and Recreation. Rain location is West New Bern Recreation Center. Groups must register before Oct. 18.

Details: 252-639-2902.

25-27: Bridgeton RiverFest.

The fine arts festival runs from 10am-5pm on Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sunday.

Free. Details: 919-616-6782 or www.bridgetonriverfest. com.

Sat. 26: Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The walk starts at Union Point Park and the cost is free.

Details: 919-803-8285 or www.alz.org/walk to register.

Ruthie Foster Performs.

Pamlico Musical Society presents Grammy-nominated Blues artist Ruthie Foster at Oriental’s Old Theater. Tickets are $20.

Details: 252-249-3670 or www.pamlicomusic.org.

Fannin’ the Heat Away.

2pm. The New Bern-Craven County Public Library welcomes William McNeill who celebrates a vanishing relic of Southern Americana – the handheld church fan. Hayden H. Jones Auditorium. Details: 252-638-7800.

Mon. 28: Picturing America: Land of Opportunity. 7pm.

This session’s featured selection is “Noon Wine,” a short story by Katherine Anne Porter.

Hayden H. Jones Auditorium.

Details: 252-638-7800.

SOUND (cont. from page 12) For more information, call 252-646-4657 or visit www.downeastfolkarts.org.

Ruthie Foster Burns Up the Stage

The Pamlico Musical Society is bringing award-winning blues artist Ruthie Foster to Oriental’s Old Theater on Oct. 26. Foster has several professional accolades, including two Grammy nominations and Blues Music Association awards for Best Traditional and Best Contemporary Female Blues Artist for two consecutive years. She has been compared to legendary singers like Aretha Franklin and Ella Fitzgerald. With roots in church choir in Texas, Foster brings a soulful passion to any song she sings.

Tickets to Ruthie Foster’s concert are $20 and available by calling 252-249-3670 or online at www.pamlicomusic.org. They can also be picked up at Nautical Wheelers, located at 411 Broad St., Oriental.

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Walls Could Talk

By Katie Coleman

A recently discovered photo of the AttmoreOliver house gives a glimpse into the history of the Broad Street home. The residence currently houses the New Bern Historical Society and its curator, Jim Hodges, explained the history of the house.

The first to inhabit the house when it was built as a simple story-and-a half frame house in 1790 was Samuel Chapman, a veteran of the Continental Army and later the clerk of the Craven County Superior Court. Upon his death in 1807, he left it to his daughter Caroline Eliza.

Caroline and her husband, Henry Waring, sold the house to Isaac Taylor in 1834. Taylor was a successful businessman and also owned a Craven County plantation named “Glen Burnie.” The house was renovated and occupied by Taylor’s daughter Mary and her husband, George Attmore.

Mary was willed the house with the death of Isaac Taylor on July 4, 1846.

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George Attmore was left to care for their seven children when Mary Taylor Attmore died an untimely death in 1852. Their daughter, Hannah Taylor Attmore, inherited the house after George Attmore died in 1859. She married William Oliver, a merchant and community leader, and they had eight children. Based on artifacts found during an excavation of the basement in 1962, it is believed that the house was possibly used as a Union hospital during the Civil War. The Attmore-Oliver family retained the house, and continued to live there after the war.

After the death of both of her parents, unmarried Mary Taylor Oliver took over the house in 1908. She rented rooms in the Attmore-Oliver House to single female teachers, one of whom was Mary Hall Heath. A cedar tree was planted in her memory in the Christ Church yard, the Molly Heath Tree.

Mary Taylor Oliver died in 1951, having lived for 91 years. She left the home to her five nephews. By this time, the house had fallen into severe disrepair.

John Taylor and John Dunn of the New Bern Historical Society recognized the potential of the home and decided to pursue the purchase of the AttmoreOliver House. It bought the house for $30,000 and spent another $30,000 on renovations. The debt was retired with a ‘mortgage burning ceremony’ on March 20, 1963. The New Bern Historical Society has preserved the house, which now serves as a museum and the Society offices.

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. 9am6pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, 252634-2745 or jlkirkmans.com (H-11).

Arts Galleries & Crafts

The Accidental Artist, 219-A Craven St., in historic downtown New Bern is a paintyour-own-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, 252634-3411 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).

Martin Henry Designs, 504 Guion St., local Martin Henry is a nationally known artist selling his designs throughout the US. Visit a working studio and gallery where you will find an array of metal sculptures for both home and garden. Martin Henry Designs also offers a beautiful labyrinth for spiritual thought and meditation. Plenty of parking. Just four blocks from Tryon Palace on the corner of George and Guion streets (E-9).

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., 252514-2681, 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

Bay Leaf Restaurant, 309 Middle St., brings a little spice to downtown New Bern with its authentic Indian cuisine. Lunch buffet and plenty of vegetarian options, all made fresh daily.

Call 252-638-5323 (Q-18).

Bear Towne Java, 323 Middle St., New Bern’s premier coffeehouse & cafe serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, an array of desserts, fresh juice smooth-

ies, shakes, assorted teas & wonderful iced & hot coffee & espresso beverages; open 7am, 252-633-7900 (R-18).

Cow Café, 319 Middle St., New Bern’s only four hoof restaurant, featuring a full lunch and supper menu along with delicious treats, including ice cream, GourMoo popcorn and more.

Check out Cow Café’s Dairy Mooseum, a treat for all ages.

Call 252-672-9269 (Q-18).

El Tequila Mexican Restaurant, 2037 S. Glenburnie Road, offering selections that set them apart, this popular eatery has been adding a little bit of spice to New Bern’s dining options since 2009. Menu includes everyone’s favorites as well as house specialties.

Call 252-633-2958 or visit wwweltequilamexicanrestaurant. com.

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

Ribeye’s Steakhouse, 313 Pollock St., enjoy a night out with family and friends at one of New Bern’s favorite restaurants. Serving only high quality, USDA steaks, endless salad bar and a full menu of grilled items, 252-288-5814, www.ribeyessteakhouse.com (R-18).

Real Estate

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 800-327-4189. (cont. on page 21) New Bern Magazine

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MARKET (cont. from page 19) 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 252-638-8310 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).

Specialty Shops, Gifts, Clothing

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).

Branch’s Furniture, 309 Pollock St. and 215 E. Front St., Branch’s furniture specializes in items for the home and office since 1949. Check out the Branch’s Furniture Annex at 215 E. Front St. for a great selection of outdoor furniture for your custom outdoor living space. Call 252-633-4400 or visit www.branchsfurniture. com (Q-18, R-20).

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, 252-636-3285 (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 252-6381585 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. 6:30am5pm, 252-638-4261, 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. 252-6393532 (R-15).

Twice as Nice, 224 Craven St., An upscale consignment boutique featuring high quality women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, accessories, home décor, and furniture 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 (R18).

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 252-637-3437 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.

Wayfarers Cove, 1107 Bennett, Arapahoe, on the Neuse River, this hurricane-protected, fullservice, 150-slip marina offers 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. Stop by our Ship’s Store for service, supplies and scuttlebutt, 252249-0200.

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Coastal Carolina Regional Airport. . . . . . . . . . 9 Wayfarers Cove. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Neuse River Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Ribeyes Steakhouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Antiques and Collectibles

Professional Services

JL Kirkman’s Antique Mall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Arts, Entertainment & Attractions

Accidental Artist, The. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Carolina Creations Fine Art & Contemporary Craft Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Martin Henry Designs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 New Bern ArtWorks & Company . . . . . . . . 13 Tryon Palace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Weavers Webb Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Food, Wine & Gourmet

Bakers Kitchen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Bay Leaf Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Bear Towne Java. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Cow Cafe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 El Tequila Mexican Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Gina’s Pizza. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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Farm Bureau Insurance, Bridget Ipock. . . . . 22 Lynaire Kennels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Real Estate & Development

Century 21 – Sail/Loft Realty. . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Coldwell Banker Willis-Smith. . . . . . . . . . . 17 Tab Premium Built Homes. . . . . . . Back Cover Trent River Realty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Specialty Shops, Gifts & Clothing

Bern Bear Gifts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Branch’s Furniture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Four C’s, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Jan’s Hallmark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 11 Mitchell Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Peacock’s Plume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Twice as Nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 VashTi Lifestyle Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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