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Spring Historic Home & Gardens Tour

Take this rare opportunity to enter some of New Bern’s finest private historic homes and experience the beauty that the area and families have treasured for generations, but are seldom seen by the public. On April 13 and 14, homeowners will open their doors from 10am to 4pm so guests can visit some of the most beautiful and interesting homes in New Bern’s historic district. The 2012 Spring Historic Homes & Gardens Tour will provide a behind-the-scenes look at 11 homes and gardens that are important to our town’s past and present. Patrons will tour the living quarters of these homes and learn about the original architecture, renovations and furnishings. In addition, many downtown houses of worship will be open for the tour.

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Among the gardens open to the public is the Tryon Palace garden which should be in full bloom. Tryon Palace’s annual Heritage Plant Sale will also be held on the grounds during the tour. The palace is offering a discount when a Spring Historic Homes & Gardens Tour ticket is presented at the ticket desk: (1-Day Pass) $3 off regular adult price and $2 for students, (2-day pass) $5 off regular adult price and $4 for students. Be sure to stop by the Blades’ Veranda Café at the corner of Johnson and Middle streets, on the porch of the Blades House, and enjoy a bagged lunch ($6) and refreshments. Coffee, tea and baked goods will be available during tour hours. Tryon Palace will offer seeds and herb plants for sale at

the café. A beverage hospitality station will be available at the Attmore-Oliver House, 511 Broad St. Advance tickets can be purchased for $15 at New Bern Historical Society, New Bern Preservation Foundation, Carolina Creations, New Bern Riverfront Convention Center, Mitchell Hardware and Harris Teeter of New Bern. For phone orders, call 252-638-

8558 or order online at newbernhistorical.org. Tickets are $20 the day of the tour. Active military and their dependents may purchase tickets for $13. All proceeds from the tour are used to fund revitalization and educational projects of the Preservation Foundation and Historical Society. For additional information, visit newbernhistorical. org or call 252-638-8558.

Homes featured: • Foy-Munger House, 516 Middle St., ca. 1881-1882. Owners: Charles and Carolyn Peterson • Attmore-Oliver House & Historical Gardens, 511 Broad St., ca. 1790-1800. Owner: New Bern Historical Society • Hezekiah Styron House, 408 Metcalf St., ca. 1890. Owner: Bradley Cummins • The Baptist Parsonage & Garden, 304 Johnson St., ca. 1884-1885. Owner: Vieve Moeckel • Mitchell-Hollister House & Garden, 614 Craven St., ca. 1912. Owner: Dr. John & Maria Cho • Joseph E. Slater House & Garden, 215 King St., ca. 1916. Owners: Ron & Ann Henson • Nicholas W. Jones Rental House & Garden, 215 Change St., ca. 1880-1890. Owner: Connie Dugan • George W. Wallace House, Garden & Barbour Boat, 410 Metcalf St., ca. 1890-1895. Owners: Jackie & Steve Novak • Stevenson House, Garden and Guest Room, 213 New St., ca. 1929. Owners: Bob & Karen Whitmore • Jesse S. Claypoole House, 411 E. Front St., ca. 1925. Owners: Bobby & Suzanne Harrell • Lawrence-Gaskins House, 601 Pollock St., ca. 1880-1890. Owner: Jim Hodges

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Following a meeting in New York in October 2010, artists Jonathan Grauel and Fabric Lenny exchanged a few initial collaborative pieces and embarked upon the start of an exciting and eclectic body of new art utilizing an iPad. Their initial work quickly grew into a series of intriguing images, and the Woven Narratives Project was born. New Bern ArtWorks will feature their collaborative works including original drawings, acrylic panels and prints created on the iPad April 6-May 6. A reception will be held from 5-8pm on Friday, April 20, at New Bern ArtWorks. Grauel and Lenny will also conduct an interactive workshop from 10am-noon on Saturday, April 21, that will cover their collaborative journey to unearth a hidden aesthetic. The duo will provide a sneak peak at this creative process along with positive and negative experiences and demonstrate techniques, discuss creative apps, share tips and field questions about making art on the iPad. The Woven Narratives exhibition showcases work the artists have made together over the past 14 months. Most of the work presented was created and shared using only the iPad as a drawing and painting tool. Most recent pieces have devel-

oped in three dimensions as small soft sculptures. The latest work was developed from a series of paintings on cardboard, which have been shared by posts. The narratives that were created throughout this process are playful, intriguing and entertaining. Many are hidden by the imaginative process, whilst others peek through to be revealed in colorful and often humorous ways. The result is an ongoing dialogue of signs, symbols, image-making and color, a series of narratives that are woven together to engage the viewer in a ‘mesh’ of images and marks that share collective stories and experiences. Grauel and Fabric have exhibited a selection of these works in venues around Europe, including a high profile exhibition at the Museum of Arts and Crafts in Hamburg, where their work made national press. For additional details, visit newbernartworks. com or call 252-634-9002.

Painting the Town

Every town has a number of artists in it. Some of those artists practice painting “en plein aire,” in the open air, most of those artists only produce paintings roughly the size of a high school notebook. Only a few of them will paint larger. But when you find one who sets up a 100-pound easel, hoists a patio umbrella, plugs a sound system and lights

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into his marine battery, paints 4-by-6-foot paintings, and visits with passersby until long after sundown, you’ve probably found Dan Nelson. Carolina Creations Fine Art and Contemporary Craft Gallery, 317 Pollock St., will feature Nelson during the month of April. For this show, he has painted Middle Street, Tryon Palace, New Street, Hancock Street and the Jones House. Throughout the month of February, many onlookers may have spotted Nelson on the streets of New Bern. He created much excitement as he chatted to visitors, students and fellow artists while he worked. “I do my best painting when I am mildly distracted. I like the energy that I get from interacting with people and the locals are the ones who can really tell you about their town,” said Nelson. Nelson knew he would be an artist at the early age of four when he first began painting. He continued his passion and later received a bachelor’s degree from Calvin College. He says his real lessons were acquired during his tenure as a freelance illustrator, from 1984 to 1998, when he completed more than 4,000 illustrations. Since then, he has leaned more toward fine art, but still does illustrations, portraits and cartoons in all mediums as varied as oils, watercolors, air brushing, charcoal, ink and acrylics. For additional details regarding this show, call 252-633-4369, email info@carolinacreations.com or visit www.carolinacreations.com. The gallery winter hours are 10am-6pm, Monday through Saturday.

Based on the wildly popular movie, sorority star Elle Woods doesn’t take no for an answer. So, when her boyfriend dumps her for someone “serious,” Elle puts down her credit card, hits the books and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law School. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style. For the past several years, Craven Early College has worked to provide the high school students of Craven County and the college students at CCC an opportunity to work together and create extraordinary theatrical productions. It its fourth year, the productions have expanded into more of a community atmosphere. “Legally Blonde” is the perfect musical to start this expansion that will highlight high school and CCC students, as well as Craven and Pamlico county teachers. The local cast stars Amanda Pumphrey as Elle Woods under the direction of Aaron Williams and will feature the loveable dogs, Bruiser Woods and Rufus Bonofante, played by Tallulah Belle and Massey Hicks. Evening performances are slated for April 12-14, 19-21 at 7:30pm and 2pm matinees will be held on Sunday April 15 and 22. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and can be purchased at the Bender Building at CCC and Bank of the Arts or by calling 252-637-5706. Special seating is available for $15.

Legally Blonde the Musical

Craven Community College brings “Legally Blonde the Musical” to New Bern. Opening at 7:30pm, Thursday, April 12 at Orringer Auditorium on the campus of Craven Community College, this big, fun, pink musical will take the stage. New Bern Magazine

In a place where boats outnumber its residents nearly three to one, the town of Oriental is a sailor’s refuge tucked away along the Neuse River, which oddly enough, earned its named from a Union Steamship that sank 33 miles north of Hatteras, near Bodie Island. The wife of Oriental’s founder and first postmaster, Lou Midyette, is said to have seen the transom of the vessel displayed years later at a home in Manteo and found it to be the ideal name for their little waterside hamlet. Boats are not just a part of Oriental’s history, they define it. Labeled the sailing capital of North Carolina, it’s common to find residents and visitors kayaking, fishing and sailing year round. Nearly 5-6,000 sailors come in to port each year from the Intracoastal Waterway, many for the collection of regattas held throughout the year. The town boasts a plethora of activities, a wealth of award-winning artisans, an active music scene, a theater group and a thriving community spirit. The year-round ferry, which carries 30 cars, docks at Minnesott Beach, just 10 miles from Oriental, making it accessible to points east and west.

Nestled along Hwy 70 between Morehead City and New Bern, Havelock is best know as the home of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, now the largest air station in the world. From its landmark Harrier plane propped up halfway through town to the thundering sounds of passing jets, there is no mistaking the presence and effect the air station has on Havelock’s visitors and residents. A small community started in the mid-1800s, Havelock grew, in part, because of the union between Atlantic and North Carolina railroads. A depot was built at the crossing and named after British Gen. Henry Havelock. The 1940s and World War II brought with them MCAS Cherry Point and Havelock’s population exploded, from about 100 to approximately 22,500 people. Havelock enjoys visitors year round, with annual events like its NC Chili Festival and the Cherry Point Air Show, held each year in June, and natural attractions such as the Croatan National Forest and Neuse River. To learn more about Havelock, visit cityofhavelock.com. 10

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SOUND Tumbledown House Performs

The Trent River Coffee Company will feature Tumbledown House at 8pm, Friday, April 13. Often described as gritty “saloon jazz,” this duo from Bozeman, Mont., write tales featuring shady characters, eccentric brothel clientele or scorned woman out for revenge. These stories are delivered with sultry female vocals reminiscent of a bygone era placed over a jazz guitar accompaniment. Consisting primarily of vocalist Gillian Howe and the eclectic indie-jazz guitar work of Tyler Ryan Miller, Tumbledown House

provides the soundtrack for raucous, prohibition-themed parties and have created a modern speakeasy sound all their own. The night will feature songs from the brand new album, “Fables and Falsehoods,” that explores diverse subject matter including everything from the original story of “Pinocchio” to the only consecrated shrine dedicated to unrepentant sinners in Tucson, Arizona. Each hit showcases the duo’s talent for creating something vintage and familiar, yet refreshing, distinct and exciting. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $12 for members and $8 for students. For additional details, call 252-633-6444 or visit www. downeastfolkarts.org.

A Joyful Night of Music

One of the coast’s best choirs will return to Oriental as the Pamlico Musical Society presents a celebration of America’s musical history with the Crystal Coast Choral Society’s Joyful Band of Singers at the Old Theater at 7:30pm, Saturday, April 21. The 16 member group will present “Rose of Sharon,” featuring American choral music from 1760-1860, from an uplifting mix of fine-tuned vocals such as, “Glory,” “Unto God We Sing” to quintessential folk tunes like “Oh, Susannah” and rollicking sea chanties like “Drunken Sailor.” The chorus was first formed 25 years ago when a number of talented singers committed to providing quality music to local communities. Today, as many as 75 singers from Richlands to Beaufort and New Bern to Topsail Island (continued on page 14) 12

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make up this group well known for its vibrant mix of pop, folk, gospel and classical music. Under the direction of Finley Woolston, the choir continues to excel and capture the hearts of audiences far beyond the borders of coastal Carolina. Sharing their unique blend of sacred and secular music, members of the group have performed in Carnegie Hall, as well as some of Germany’s most prestigious concert halls. CCCS is best known for its spirited a capella repertoire of pop, folk, gospel and classical music, however, some songs for this performance will feature accompaniment by a piano, banjo, fiddle or mandolin. Tickets are $20 and available by calling 252-249-3670, at www.pamlicomusic.org or at Nautical Wheelers, 411 Broad St., Oriental.

Barbershop Chorus Annual Show

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7:30pm, Saturday, April 28 at the Grover C. Middle School auditorium. This year, the show will feature songs performed in four part harmony by the chorus and several local quartets. Special quartet guests will include the Humdingers, all the way from Disney World. The Humdingers have been entertaining audiences for nearly 40 years. Collectively, they bring to the stage 100 years of quartet experience and have wowed crowds with their music and comedy routines all throughout the world. They are truly unique, as no other barbershop quartet in the world performs with the antique Deagan Chimes along with original tap dance and straw hat routines. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Merci Clinic, Coastal Women’s Shelter and the Navy and Marine Corps Relief organizations. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Bank of the Arts or at Fuller’s Music for $15 or $17 at the door. For additional information, contact 252-514-0614.

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Exploring Tucked away on the banks of the Neuse River, the city of New Bern offers the comforts of a modern riverside city with a historic tradition that dates back to Colonial times. In 1710, Swiss baron Christopher de Graffenried founded New Bern as the second-oldest town in North Carolina, naming the city after Bern, the Swiss capital. The bear proudly displayed throughout the city comes from the Swiss city’s name, taken from the German word “bären” or “bears.” While providing shopping and dining experiences on par with other major cities, New Bern maintains the spirit and feel of a small town. Visitors can explore 150 historic landmarks, many of which date

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back to the 18th century. The revitalized historic district offers visitors a variety of shops, galleries, restaurants and historic homes. Tryon Palace is one of New Bern’s most popular historic sites. Completed in 1770, Tryon Palace was built by British Governor William Tryon and served as the capital building in the later 1700s when New Bern was North Carolina’s capital. Tryon Palace hosted many famous people, including George Washington. New Bern is also famed for a late 1800s pharmacist named Caleb Bradham. Bradham mixed syrup of coca, kola nut extracts and rare oils with carbonated water to create the fizzy beverage known today as Mimi G. Davis photo Pepsi Cola.

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Neuseworthy Sun. 1: Asian Games. 2pm. The Asian Games Club of New Bern meets at the Trent River Coffee House. The featured game is Shogi (Japanese Chess). Details: 252514-2030.

2-5: Young at Art Spring Camp. Ages 9-12 can experience four days filled with cultivating art projects designed to stimulate artistic growth at the New Bern Recreation Center. Registra-

to recreational activities, outings, arts and crafts and much more. Camp is $25 per child plus additional fees for excursions. Registration is through April 1 at Stanley White Recreation Center, 901 Chapman St. Details: 252-639-2919. Tues. 3: Artist Reception. 7pm. The New Bern Public Library welcomes the artwork of Betsy Hillhouse. Free. Details: 252-6387800.

9/11 Memorial Contribution. Through April 15, the public will have the opportunity to be a part of the 9/11 Memorial construction in Havelock by purchasing personalized bricks for $75. After April 15, bricks will cost $95. Details: havelocknc.us. Mon. 2: A Novel Idea Book Club. 1pm. “The Silent World of Nicholas Quinn” by Colin Dexter is the featured book at for this month’s discussion at the New Bern Public Library, New Bern. Free and open to the public, this monthly event is held in the conference room. Details: 252-638-7800. 2, 4: Intermediate Internet Class. 2:15pm. Advance registration is necessary for this advanced internet class at the New Bern Public Library. Details: 252-638-7807. 18

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tion is $25 through March 30 at both West and Stanley White recreation centers. Details: 252-639-2912 or godettee@newbern-nc.org. Camp Spring Fling. 9am4pm. Designed for ages 6-12, this camp will offer an array of stimulating and inspired activities ranging from historical site seeing

3, 10, 17 and 24: Stroller Fitness. 10-11am. Exercise class for parents incorporating baby/toddler interaction including cardio, interval training and yoga. Spring sessions meet each Tuesday. Classes are six for $36, 10 for $50 or $7 per individual class. Details: 252-6758240. 4, 18, 25: Behind the Scenes of the Tryon Palace Gardens. 2-3pm. Join the garden staff at Tryon Palace for a behindthe-scenes look. Tour the greenhouse, stroll through the palace gardens and learn about specific plants and design techniques. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children. Free with regular admission. Details: tryonpalace.org. Thur. 5: Living Last Supper. 7pm. This dramatic portrayal of the last supper is free and open to the public at New Bern’s First Baptist Church, 323 Middle St. Details: 252638-5275.

7, 14, 21, 28: New Bern Farmer’s Market. 8am-2pm. Whether they make it, bake it, grow it, or sew it – you’ll find them all at the Farmer’s Market. Local artists and farmers combine their efforts to offer a full range of items from fresh spring produce to homemade breads, pastries, cakes, cookies, olive oil, wines and sauces. Also, find art, including pastels, photo enhancements, flower & cactus arrangements, handmade scarves, hats, handbags, jewelry and home decorations. Details: 252-637-4172.

planned for the Trent River Coffee House, New Bern. The sessions include a variety of instruments, including the accordion, fiddle, guitar and flute. Donations are accepted at the door. Details: 252-5142030. Wed. 11: Tryon’s Tales for Tots – Travel Near and Far. 10-11am. You’re never too young for history. Preschoolers and parents will learn about travel during the royal governor’s times by visiting the stable office, original

18th century buildings and more. Cost is $6 per child, adults are free. Details: 252639-3581 or tryonpalace. org. Bingo Round the Library! 1pm. Free and open to the public. Prizes will be awarded and refreshments will be served. Details: 252-6387800. Fri. 13: Tumbledown House in Concert. 8pm. The Down East Folk Arts Society welcomes the musicians to the Trent River Coffee Com(cont. on page 20)

7, 21: Tryon Palace Theater – “A Strange Reflection.” 1pm. While many of the buildings would have looked the same after Union troops occupied New Bern during the Civil War, the town would have felt very different to anyone who had lived there before. Hear the voices of the people who called New Bern home during its occupation as soldiers, former slaves and the Sesech tried to make life productive in a challenging world. Cost is $6 for adults and $4 for students. Details: 252-6393581 or tryonpalace.org. Tues. 10: Lunch N Learn. Noon. Earl Mills, author of “From Illiterate to Poet” will be the guest for this ongoing program at the New Bern Public Library. Guests are encouraged to bring a bag lunch. Details: 252-6387800. Irish Music Session. 7pm. An informal session of traditional Irish music is

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pany, New Bern. Tickets are $15 for general admission; $12 for members; and $8, students. Details: 252-6336444 or downeastfolkarts. org. 13-14: New Bern Spring Historic Homes & Gardens Tour. 10am-4pm. Homeowners will open their doors so the public may visit some of the most beautiful and interesting homes and gardens in New Bern’s historic district as well as homes in historic Ghent. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 on the day of the event. Details: 252-638-8558 or newbernhistorical.org. Garden Lover’s Weekend. Visitors will see the splendor of thousands of tulips in bloom during this popular weekend event at Tryon Palace held in conjunction with the Homes & Gardens Tour. The Heritage Plant Sale will be held on the grounds, featuring perennials, herbs, annuals, trees and shrubs

gown at the palace greenhouse. Hours are 9am-5pm both days. Details: www.tryonpalace.org. Easels in the Garden. 15pm.Tour private gardens, watch plein air painters and bid on their work, enjoy Colonial-era music about learn about flower arranging and landscape design in historic Edenton. Silent auction from 5-7pm. Admission is $25 and will cover both days. Details: cupolahouse.org or 252-339-1321. 13-15: Oriental In-Water Boat Show. Sponsored by the Oriental Rotary Club, this annual show features more than 70 vendors representing new and used boats, varied maritime products and services and more. Show runs from noon to 6pm on Friday, 10am-6pm on Saturday and 11am-4pm on Sunday. Details: 252-249-0228 or orientalboatshow.com. Cycle North Carolina 3-Day Spring Ride. Washington sets the scenery for this ride through rich history, natural beauty and Southern charm. Last year’s ride attracted more than 1,000 cyclists. Enjoy various mileage options for all skill levels, flat roads and low traffic counts on fully supported routes with rest stops. For online registration and additional details visit cnc.ncports.org. Sat. 14: Fife & Drum Corps Demonstration and Concert. 11am demonstration and 1:15pm and 2:45pm concert outside the Palace grounds. Inclement weather location will be held at the

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Cullman Performance Hall, Tryon Palace. Details: www. tryonpalace.org. “Slave Voices of North Carolina.” 2pm. Dr. Lucinda MacKethan will present and introduce the personal narratives, letters, poetry and interviews of North Carolina slaves. Details: 252-6387800. Bear City Opry. 7pm. Enjoy the Bear City Opry Country & Gospel Music Show at the Masonic Theatre in downtown New Bern for a night of good country and gospel music played the way it used to be played at the Grand Ole Opry. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Children under 12 are $2. Details: 252-670-7082 or bearcityopry.com. Unity Ball. 7-11pm. To celebrate 300 years of shared history, a silent auction will be held at Tryon Palace’s NC History Center to benefit African-American programs. Entertainment provided by The Secret Agent Band with guest speaker Dr. Freddie Parker. Heavy hors d’oeuvres provided by The Flame. Attire is semiformal. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased at Tryon Palace, The Flame, Bank of the Arts, New Bern Historical Society and Area Day Reporting Center. Details: 252-639-3592. The Golden Platter. 8pm. Twin Rivers Lions Club takes you down memory lane and presents Milton Bullock featuring Mary Tate at the New Bern Civic Theatre. Tickets (cont. on page 22)

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Family Fun Night. 5pm. Join Nicholas Sparks, his family and celebrity friends for an evening of fun and “down-home” picnic style dinner, arts and crafts, face painting, dancing, bounce houses and games for all ages at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center. Admission is $35 for ages 4 and up. Details and tickets: sparksevent.org.

are $15 ahead or $20 at the door and can be purchased by calling 252-633-0567. Details: newberncivictheatre.org. Mon. 16: Let’s Talk About It. 7pm. This book discussion series at the New Bern Public Library will examine “War and Freedom,” with Dr. Gerald Prokopowicz, Chair of the History Department at ECU. Details: 252638-7800. Tues. 17: Facebook 101. 2:15pm. Advance registration is necessary for this computer class at the New Bern Public Library. Details: 252-638-7800. Holocaust Remembrance Day. 7pm. A commemoration to memorialize the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust. Free at the New Bern Public Library. Details: 252-638-7800. Thur. 19: Craven Concerts. 7:30pm. For its fifth and final concert, Craven Con22

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certs will feature Carolina Brass. From elegant classics to the hard driving sound of big band, enjoy this winning combination of virtuosity, humor and fresh approach to all music types at Grover C. Fields Performing Arts Center. Details: 252-6371119. Fri. 20: Lunch with Nicholas Sparks. 11am. Kick off the weekend festivities with a lunch and spring fashion show at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center. Guests will receive a personalized, autographed novel and gifts from Nicole Miller & Godiva. Admission is $250. Details: sparksevent.org. Hollywood ArtWalk. 58pm. Several downtown New Bern art galleries host this ArtWalk, Hollywood style, featuring special sidewalk and inside events. Details: Craven Arts Council, 317 Middle St., 252-6382577 or www.cravenarts. org.

20, 21: Woven Narratives. New Bern ArtWorks will exhibit the collaborative works of Jonathan Grauel and Fabric Lenny from April 5 to May 5. A reception from 5-8pm on Friday, April 20, welcomes the work. An interactive workshop will be held from 10am-noon on Saturday, April 21, at New Bern ArtWorks & Company, 323 Pollock St. Details: 252634-9002 or www.newbernartworks.com. Sat. 21: Celebrity Golf Tournament. 8:30am. Will include 24 foursomes, along with a celebrity fifth player to compete in a captain’s choice tournament. For those not wanting to play, a Gallery Pass will allow you to follow casual play at the New Bern Golf and Country Club. A catered awards ceremony and live auction will follow from 4-6pm. Cost is $6,000 per foursome or $25 for gallery pass. To register, email Georgiana Bircher at bircher@impactcomonline. com. St. Jude 5K and Fun Run. 8am registration with 9am start at Walter B. Jones Park (cont. on page 24)

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per person, $5 for full-time students and $20 for entire family. Details: 252-6361256 or fullersteaching@ yahoo.com. Sun 22: Nicholas Sparks Celebrity 5K and Fun Run. 9am. The 5K route starts at New Bern High School and will take runners throughout the campus to finish on the Nicholas Sparks track. Admission is $30 for 5K and $20 for 1 mile fun run. Details and registration: runtheeast.com. Brunch at the Sparks’ Home. 11am. Join the Sparks family in their waterfront home for a brunch and tour. Cost: $1,250. Details: sparksevent.org. Mon. 23: Microsoft Word Computer Class. 2:15pm. Advance registration required for this ongoing educational program at the New Bern Public Library. Details: 252-638-7800.

in Havelock. To preregister, visit stjudeheroes.org. Details: 252-241-5174. Saturday Afternoon at the Movies. 2:15pm. Relax at the Hayden H. Jones Auditorium at the New Bern Public Library for a free screening of “Crazy, Stupid, Love.” Refreshments available. Details: 252-638-7800. Contra Dance. 7pm. Kick up your heels at Christ Episcopal Church, 311 Middle St. Beginner’s lessons start at 7pm. Dancing runs from 7:30-10pm. Admission is $7 24

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Fri. 27: Blues Festival. 7pm. The Havelock Tourist & Event Center will host the 3rd annual Havelock Heritage Music Blues Festival. Concert tickets are $25 per person or purchase reverse raffle tickets for $150, includes two concert tickets. Details: 252-447-1101.

Sat. 28: The Four Seasons Chamber Music Festival. 8pm. Performers Soovin Kim, violin; Axel Strauss, violin; Ara Gregorian, viola; Hsin-Yun Huang, viola; Ani Aznavoorian, cello; and Michael Kannen, cello take to the stage at the Cullman Performance Hall, Tryon Palace. Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for Council of Friends members and $10, students. Doors open at 7pm. Details: ecuarts.com. Swing Into Spring Gala. 6-11pm. St. Paul Catholic School presents this dinner and dance at the Flame Banquet Center featuring a silent auction and the Southernaires, a 16 piece big band. Black tie is optional. Tickets are $60 per person and tables of eight are available to reserve. Details: 252-6366286. The Southern Gentlemen’s Annual Songfest. 7:30pm. Join the Southern Gentlemen Barbershop Chorus at this annual show featuring special guests, the Humdingers at Grover C. Middle School. Tickets available at Fuller’s Music and the Bank of the Arts for $15 or $17 at the door. Details: 252-514-0614. Mon. 30: Yahoo! Email Computer Class. 2:15pm. Advance registration is required for this ongoing educational program at the New Bern Public Library. Details: 252-638-7800.

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

Arts, Galleries & Crafts The Accidental Artist, 219-A Craven St., in historic downtown New Bern is a paint-yourown-pottery studio. Relax & have fun in this creative setting. No experience necessary & all ages are welcome! Bring your own refreshments. Groups, parties or individuals. Open studio time daily. We gladly arrange shipping, 252-634-3411 or theaccidentalartistnc.com (R-19). Bear Hands Art Factory & Framing, 219 Middle St., is your place for creativity. Art supplies, adult classes/workshops, home school and after school programs, summer camps, pottery studio memberships avail-

able. Book a painting or pottery party for your family, company or group, 252-514-ARTS (2787), www.artandmaterials.com (S-18). 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, 252633-4369, carolinacreations. com (R-19). New Bern ArtWorks & Company, located in Studio 323 – home of working artisans – 323 Pollock St. A fine arts gallery representing regional and nationally recognized artists featuring a wide range of styles and mediums. Open Mon.-Fri. 10am-6pm, Sat. 10am-5pm. Details: 252-634-9002 or newbernartworks.com (R-18). Weaver’s Webb & Gallery, 602 Pollock St., constantly enriches their collection of fine yarns for knitting and crocheting as well as supplies, patterns and books for knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross stitch, and weaving. Year-

round classes. Make your projects unique with ideas, yarn, patterns and help in putting it all together. We ship. Hours: 10am5pm, Mon.-Sat., 252-514-2681, 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, tryonpalace.org (R-15).

Food, Wine & Gourmet Annabelle’s fine dining featuring an array of cultures of the world, ABC permits, open 7 days for lunch & dinner, dine in or take out, 252-633-6401, inside Twin Rivers Mall (G-3). Cow Café, 319 Middle St., is New Bern’s only Four Hoof restaurant, featuring a full lunch & supper menu along with delicious treats including ice cream, GourMoo popcorn & more. Check out the Cow Café’s Dairy MooSeum, a treat for all ages, 252-672-9269 (R-18). Friday’s 1890 Seafood, enjoy turn of the century dining, daily lunch & dinner specials, casual atmosphere, relaxing prices, open 7 days, dine in or take out, 252-637-2276, 2307 Neuse Blvd. (E-5). Neuse River Winery, 169 Morris Creek Lane, Oriental. Small batch artisanal winery specializes in American/French hybrid

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minutes from downtown New Bern. Homes start in the $300s, with a total of 36 home sites

designs and sizes. With the 60ton travel lift we assist with everything from routine repairs to complete overhauls. Stop by our Ship’s Store for service, supplies and scuttlebutt, 252-249-0200. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, 119 Middle St., for all your home mortgage and consulting needs. Call 252-636-8208 or 252-2294754 or visit newbernmortgage. com for our free home ownership guides (R-18).

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Sat. 11am-6pm or by appointment, 252-249-1503. Port City Java, 323 Middle St., New Bern’s premier coffeehouse & cafe serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, an array of desserts, fresh juice smoothies, shakes, assorted teas & wonderful iced & hot coffee & espresso beverages; open 7am, 252-6337900 (R-18).

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 800327-4189. Stillwater Harbour/Tab Premium Built Homes is an exclusive and secluded area that offers Zach Frailey photo living just affordable waterfront 26

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and 100 deepwater boat slips in a protected harbor. For more information, call 252-638-8310 (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, 252-6331442 or visit trentriverrealty. com (Q-18). Village Realty, 802 Broad St., Oriental, located on the Intracoastal Waterway. Whether buying, selling or looking for a perfect vacation property, Village Realty is ready to share the beauty of this historic waterside village. Call 252-249-0509 or email michelle@villagerealtyorientalnc.com. Wayfarers Cove, 1107 Bennett, Arapahoe, on the Neuse River, this hurricane-protected, fullservice, 150-slip marina offers a permanent home to boats of all

Bear Essentials, 309 Middle St., is a natural and organic bath, body, baby and gift shop. Now featuring the full line of Dr. Hauschka’s skin care products. Call 252-637-6663 or email maryann@bearessentialsofnewbern.com (Q-18). 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 252637-2300 (R-19). The Boathouse, 220 Middle St., offering unique gifts, collectables, quality bags, New Bern T-shirts & more, plus the best hat selection in town featuring Tilley, Scala, Greek Fisherman hats, Sunday Afternoon, & more. Open 7 days a week, stop by this fun-to-browse & buy shop, 252-633-5501 (Q-18). Charisma Boutique, 223 Middle St., New Bern and 127 Main St., Washington, features hand-painted décor and a wide selection of classy, sassy and affordable clothing and accessories. Call 252-634-3482 or visit

www.shopcharisma.com (S-18). Four C’s, 252 Middle St., offers unique gifts, T-shirts & toys, plus active clothing from Columbia, Woolrich & Atlantis. Also sandals, shoes & boots by Teva, Naot, Dansko & Colombia. Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 11am-3pm. Great gifts for all ages, free gift wrapping, 252636-3285 (R-18). Mitchell Hardware, 215 Craven St., a New Bern tradition for 100 years offers a complete line of hardware, gifts, cast iron & enamelware, crockery, pottery, cookbooks & more! It’s great browsing in a yesteryear setting with everything you need … today. Mon.-Fri. 6:30am-5:30pm, Sat. 6:30am-5pm, 252-6384261, mitchellhardwareonline. com (R-19). My Favorite Things, 225 Middle St., is bursting with trendy, hardto-find specialty items, making it perfect for finding that perfect gift for your favorite people – or yourself! Home décor, jewelry, accessories and more are featured. Call 252-514-0086 (R-18). NautiPaws Pet Boutique & Dog Bakery, 208 Middle St., in historic downtown New Bern, is pawsitively a shop just purrfect for pets. Specializing in gourmet dog treats & unique gift items,

holistic & all natural pet food for pets & their owners. All fourlegged friends are welcome inside for a treat. 252-637-0247 (R-18). One World Shoppe, 236-A Middle St., features a wide array of Life is Good clothing and gear. Show your optimism and energy or share it with friends with one of our great gift ideas. Call 252-633-3929 or visit oneworldshoppe.com (R-18). Street Sounds, 3200-B Martin Luther King Blvd., features Rockford Fosgate, Kenwood, Pioneer, JVC, Memphis Car Audio and more for all your car audio needs. Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm and Sat. 10am-5pm. 252-672-8895 (F-6). Tangles & Knots, 1910-G, South Glenburnie Road, New Bern, offers color, cuts, perms, texturizing, nails, manicures, pedicures and waxing. Paul Mitchell Focus Salon and supplier of Paul Mitchell Pet Care. Open Mon. and Sat. by appointment, Tues.-Fri., 8am-8pm, 252-6365933 (G-1). Tryon Palace Museum Store, 529 S. Front St., located in the NC History Center, offers a wide assortment of specialty products, including books, food, plants, pottery and fine

crafts, jewelry, tabletop objects, toys and more. 252-639-3532 (R-15). Twice as Nice, 224 Craven St., is an upscale consignment boutique featuring high quality women’s, men’s and children’s clothing and accessories, home décor, and furniture items at reasonable prices. Open Mon.Fri. 10-6pm, Sat. 10-5pm and Sun. 12-4pm (March thru Dec.), 252-633-4432 (R-19).

Transportation & Business Services Bridget Ipock – Farm Bureau Insurance, 2305 Hwy 70 E, New Bern. Located in the James City area, Bridget is prepared to discuss all your insurance needs, from life to property to auto. Call her today at 252-6373437 or email bridget.ipock@ ncfb.com. Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, 200 Terminal Drive in New Bern is close, convenient & connected. Now offering more airlines for more convenience: US Airways Express & announcing new Delta Connection Service provided by Atlantic Southeast Airlines. Visit NewBernAirport. com for more info.

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Coastal Carolina Regional Airport..................5 Wayfarers Cove...........................................11

Century 21 Sail Loft.................................... 31 Ernie Ensley................................................ 21 Stillwater Harbour.........................Back Cover Tab Premium Built Homes.............Back Cover Trent River Realty........................................ 2 Village Realty.............................................. 11 Wells Fargo Mortgage................................. 16

Antiques and Collectibles JL Kirkman’s Antique Mall..............................5

Arts, Entertainment & Attractions Accidental Artist..........................................23 Aurora Fossil Museum.................................13 Bear Hands Art Factory & Framing...............23 Carolina Creations Fine Art & Contemporary Craft Gallery....................23 New Bern ArtWorks.....................................23 Tryon Palace ...............................................15 Weavers Webb Gallery................................23

Food, Wine & Gourmet Annabelle’s Restaurant & Pub........................3 Cow Cafe....................................................11 Friday’s 1890 Seafood....................................3 Neuse River Winery.......................................5 Port City Java.............................................. 17 Strange & Sons Catering............................... 3

Specialty Shops, Gifts & Clothing Bear Essentials............................................ 17 Bern Bear Gifts........................................... 23 Boathouse.................................................. 17 Charisma Boutique..................................... 17 Crystal Coast Lady...................................... 11 Four C’s...................................................... 17 Making Faces.............................................. 16 Mitchell Hardware..................................... 23 My Favorite Things...................................... 17 NautiPaws Pet Boutique . ........................... 17 One World Shoppe....................................... 5 Street Sounds................................................ 4 Tangles & Knots.......................................... 29 Twice as Nice............................................. 23

Professional Services Farm Bureau – Bridget Ipock....................... 29

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From its historic dwellings to traditional custom beauties, the New Bern area offers even the most discriminating home buyer an eclectic selection to choose from. Residents relocate and arrive from all over including the Pacific Northwest and New England bringing a variety of design styles and requests that only top builders are able to cater to. One such design team and local favorite is Tab Premium Homes. Since building its first home in 1991, Tab has continually met its clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique demands by providing the highest quality workmanship and creativity that incorporates their tastes with the unique Southern charm our area is famous for. Since 2002, Tab has been a proud member of the Southern Living Custom Builder Program and is one of 100 builders honored with this prestigious designation. Members of this program exemplify Southern hospitality and take pride in a revival of craftsmanship. Its relationship with Southern Living enables Tab to have access to thousands of home plans as well as the architects who design them.

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No matter the size of your dream home, Tab aims to design and build exclusively for each individual need. When choosing an area to call home, nothing is more important than finding a builder who embraces the beauty that surrounds the area and works to preserve such elements and natural terrain. It is common to find gracious pathways, generous setbacks, water features and attractive landscaping entwined with Tab design plans resulting in communities where neighbors and families are enthused about living here, getting out and creating lasting memories. One such community is Stillwater Harbour, a secluded and exclusive area just minutes from downtown that has attracted a variety of homeowners including young families and natureenthusiast retirees. Hospitality is one thing, but nothing compares to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Southernâ&#x20AC;? hospitality, an art that Tab Premium Homes is awarded for by bringing together an appreciation for quality and the charm of living here in New Bern. To view its many options including semi or full custom homes, renovations and commercial, check out its website at tabpremiumbuilthomes.com or call 252-638-8310 to set up an appointment.

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