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February 2014

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Civic Theatre Presents

The Color Purple

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Take a Tour for Black History Month How to Improve Your Heart Health

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CONTENTS Features

5 City Desk 6 A Quarter Century of Jazz 8 The Heart of the Matter 10 Arts Affairs 12 Tour of Black History 15 Street View

16 RC Currents 18 Sound Off 22 Neuseworthy 26 At the Library 27 Marketplace

Guides & Maps

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Exploring Oriental All About Havelock Ferry Schedule New Bern at a Glance New Bern Maps Advertiser Directory

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CITY desk Straighten Up & Align Right Something looks different in New Bern … and if you blink, you’ll miss it. Take Broad Street west out of town, and long about the time you see New Bern Fire Rescue Headquarters, you’ll know you’ve found Colleen Roberts it. The intersection of Public Information Officer Broad Street and Third City of New Bern Avenue is completely different.

About nine months ago, the city began a construction and realignment project on Third Avenue. There were several goals for the project: first, to make the intersection safer; second, to provide more efficient, two-way access to the Five Points and Duffyfield neighborhoods; and finally, to increase economic opportunities for the Five Points area.

Previously, Third Avenue was a narrow, one-way street used as a neighborhood exit onto Broad Street. Now, you’d have a hard time recognizing the old footprint of that crooked road.

But realigning a city street involves a lot more than smoothing asphalt. Old, dilapidated, abandoned homes had to be demolished. Utilities had to be upgraded or replaced. The water and sewer utilities alone dated back to the 1950s and didn’t meet state standards. Utility poles had to be relocated too once the new street lines were drawn.

New pavement, curb and gutters were installed along new,

wider traffic lanes. And it was a must to coordinate the project with the NC Dept. of Transportation, so that in the end, Broad Street could be restriped and new traffic signals installed.

Six warm, summer months later, landscaping crews from our Parks & Recreation department were called in to add attractive vegetation and sod to this popular gateway into downtown New Bern. Eventually, the city will add an entrance sign to the intersection, welcoming residents and travelers in from highways 17 and 70.

This project is part of a strategic plan for the revitalization of the Five Points area. Historically, Five Points was a vibrant commercial corridor and through collaborative effort amongst property owners, local government and agencies and engaged citizens and stakeholders, the goal is to return it to that economic vibrancy. It won’t happen overnight, but it will happen with active community partnerships and a strategic plan for redevelopment and growth. That plan came to life last year when the board of aldermen approved the New Bern Gateway Renaissance Plan – the result of more than a year’s work with a citizen based steering committee to develop realistic and implementation-specific strategies for commercial and residential opportunities.

Thanks to a $1 million Community Development Block Grant for Community Revitalization and a $165,000 city match, pedestrians and motorists have safer transportation options along Third Avenue and Broad Street. And in the future, this redesigned intersection could make a big difference in our town’s economic productivity. So, if you blinked and missed it, turn around. This is the road to a bigger, better New Bern. NB

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A Quarter Century of

Jazz

Annual Sunday Jazz Showcase Celebrates a Milestone

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For a quarter of a century, Craven Arts Council has been bringing jazz musicians to downtown New Bern. And for this anniversary year, the council has brought together a sextet of returning artists and newcomers that are sure to bring a lively performance.

Catch the show at one of two performances, 1:30 or 7pm on Sunday, Feb. 9 at the Doubletree by Hilton.

This year’s sextet is led by Bria Skonberg, a trumpet player who was nominated for Up and Coming Jazz Artist of the Year in 2013 by the Jazz Journalists’ Association. Hailing from Chilliwack in British Columbia, she got her start as a professional big band singer at 16 and doubling on trumpet. She has performed as a bandleader and guest artist all over North America, Europe, China and Japan.

Adrian Cunningham is returning on woodwinds this year. The multiinstrumentalist is already established as one of Australia’s finest jazz musicians. Originally starting his musical career on piano at the age of 16, Cunningham is better known for his ability to swap seamlessly between alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, clarinet and flute. As well as playing all over the country with his own band, he has also risen to be one of the most in demand freelance musicians in the country. As well as playing standards, he is featuring more and more of his own original works.

Eddie Metz, Jr. is an accomplished drummer with over 30 years of experience as a professional musician. He has worked with greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Sammy Davis, Jr., Mamas & Papas, The Drifters and Woody Allen.

Bassist Nicki Parrott started her musical training at 4 years old, first with the piano, then flute and finally switched to the double bass at 15.

Born in Newcastle, Australia, she moved to Sydney after high school to study jazz at the New South Wales Conservatorium of Music. In 2000, Nicki began performing on Monday nights at the Iridium Jazz Club with guitarist and inventor Les Paul. As part of the Les Paul trio, she worked with Paul McCartney, Slash, Steve Miller and Tommy Emmanuel. She has performed at most major festivals around the globe and in several Broadway shows.

Italian jazz pianist Rossano Sportiello began playing when he was 9. He was a performing professional by the time he was 16 and has continued ever since. He also has a career as an educator and continues to give lectures on jazz and master classes on piano. Last year he was the professor in residence at the Master’s Lodge of St. John’s College in Cambridge.

North Carolinian Maddy Winer provides vocals for the group. She attributes her successes to her love of the Great American Songbook, jazz standards and the pop music of her youth. In 1985 she met pianist/composer Loonis McGlohon, host of the NPR Peabody award-winning series “American Popular Song.”Together they performed throughout the eastern US. She also toured as a headliner in the stage show “North Carolina Is My Home,” written by McGlohon and Charles Kuralt. Maddy now lives in Asheville and in 2012 released her newest CD, “Heart To Heart.”

Many of these musicians have played and recorded together before, but it’s hard to top a live performance. Tickets for the 1:30pm show cost $35 for Arts Council members and $40 for nonmembers. Tickets for the 7pm performance cost $30 for council members, $35 for nonmembers and $15 for students. Tickets can be purchased at the Bank of the Arts or by calling 252-638-2577. NB

Adrian Cunningham

Bria Skonberg

Eddie Metz

Maddy Winer

Nicki Parrott

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Heart

The of the Matter

Avoiding Heart Attacks Begins with Reducing Risks Heart disease doesn’t discriminate, affecting men and women regardless of their age or where they live. In the United States, cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). Every year, about 715,000 Americans have a heart attack. About 600,000 people die from heart disease in the US each year – that’s one out of every four deaths. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women.

The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. The most common type in the US is coronary heart disease (also called coronary artery disease), which occurs when a substance called plaque builds up in the arteries that supply blood to the heart. Coronary heart disease can cause heart attack, angina, heart failure and arrhythmias.

Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, costs the United States $312.6 billion each year. This total includes the cost of health care services, medications and lost productivity. These conditions also are leading causes of disability, preventing Americans from working and enjoying family activities.

For most men and women, the prevalence of heart disease is no great surprise. Nearly every adult can point to a loved one who has dealt with heart disease. Many men and women can even point to a friend or family member who lost their battle with heart disease. That familiarity should make people even more willing to adopt a heart-healthy lifestyle, something the AHA admits is the best defense against heart disease and stroke. Though not all risk factors for heart disease can be controlled, there are ways to reduce that risk considerably.

The situation is alarming, but there is good news – heart disease is preventable and controllable. We can start by taking small steps every day to bring our loved ones and ourselves closer to heart health. The Centers for Disease Control recommends small steps to better health.

As you begin your journey to better heart health, keep these things in mind: • Don’t become overwhelmed. Every step brings you closer to a healthier heart.

• Don’t go it alone. The journey is more fun when you have company. Ask friends and family to join you.

• Don’t get discouraged. You may not be able to take all of the steps at one time. Get a good night’s sleep and do what you can tomorrow.

• Reward yourself. Find fun things to do to decrease your stress. Round up some colleagues for a lunchtime walk, join a singing group or have a healthy dinner with your family or friends.

Begin a Plan for Prevention

Some health conditions and lifestyle factors can put people at a higher risk for developing heart disease. You can help prevent heart disease by making healthy choices and managing your overall health.

• Eat a healthy diet. Choosing healthful meal and snack options can help you avoid heart disease and its complications. Be sure to eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables—adults should have at least 5 servings each day.

Eating foods low in saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol and high in fiber can help prevent high cholesterol. Limiting salt or sodium in your diet also can lower your blood pressure.

• Maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight or obese can increase your risk for heart disease. To determine whether your weight is in a healthy range, doctors often calculate a number called the body mass index (BMI). Doc New Bern Magazine

tors sometimes also use waist and hip measurements to measure a person’s body fat.

• Embrace physical activity. People who are physically inactive are twice as likely to be at risk for heart disease or stroke than people who are physically active. The AHA notes that research has shown that getting at least 30 minutes of physical activity five or more days a week can help lower blood pressure and lower cholesterol while helping to maintain a healthy weight. If starting from scratch, even light physical activity can provide some health benefits.

Gradually work your way up to more demanding activities, and make physical activity a routine part of your daily life.

• Quit smoking. The decision to smoke tobacco is the decision to invite a host of potential physical ailments, not the least of which is heart disease. Smoking contributes to the buildup of plaque in the arteries, increases the risk of blood clots, reduces the amount of oxygen in the blood and

increases blood pressure. As if that’s not enough, smoking excessive consumption of alcohol can contribute to high also harms those around you. According to the American triglycerides, produce irregular heartbeats and eventually Cancer Society, secondhand lead to heart failure or stroke. There smoke is responsible for 3,400 is some evidence that people who lung cancer deaths among Heart Attack Symptoms drink moderately have a lower risk nonsmokers in the US each The five major symptoms of a heart attack are of heart disease than nondrinkers. year. In Canada, nearly 8,000 • Pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck or back.

But it’s also important to note that nonsmokers lose their lives • Feeling weak, light-headed or faint. people who drink moderately also each year from exposure to sec- • Chest pain or discomfort. have a lower risk of heart disease • Pain or discomfort in arms or shoulder. ondhand smoke. than people who drink excessively.

What might surprise some • Shortness of breath.

So when it comes to alcohol, modpeople, however, is how quick- If you think that you or someone you know is eration reigns supreme. One or two ly quitting smoking can reduce having a heart attack, call 911 immediately. standard drinks per day is enough a person’s risk for heart disease. depending on gender. The Heart & According to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, within 48 Stroke Foundation suggests that women who drink should hours of quitting a person’s chances of having heart disease not drink more than nine drinks a week, while men should have already started to go down. For those who success- not exceed 14 drinks in a single week. fully avoid smoking for one year, the risk of a suffering a Of course, if there are extenuating circumstances then smoking-related heart attack has been cut in half. After 15 all bets are off. Men and women with liver disease, mental years, the risk of heart attack is the same as someone who illness or a personal or family history of alcohol problems never smoked at all. should avoid alcohol entirely. In addition, those taking cer(See HEART page13) • Limit alcohol consumption. The AHA notes that “He makes....wine to gladden the hearts of man.”

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ARTS affairs Theater Brings ‘The Color Purple’

For its February production, the New Bern Civic Theatre is producing “The Color Purple.” The musical drama, winner of 11 Tony Awards, was adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker, which also inspired the 1985 Steven Spielberg film of the same name.

Performances start at 7:30pm on Feb. 7-8, 14-15 and 21-22.

Matinee performances start at 2pm on Feb. 9 and 16.

The show is an inspiring family saga that tells the story of a woman who finds the strength to triumph over adversity and discover her unique voice in the world. The story takes place in rural Georgia and follows the story of Celie, who is pregnant at 14. Her abusive father pushes Celie to marry a cruel farmer called ‘Mister.’ She eventually learns to love and take care of herself when strong-willed Sofia and tender Shug enter her life.

The musical stays true to the feeling and story line of the original novel and film.

The music is influenced by jazz, gospel and Broadway making the songs both memorable and challenging.

As the play deals with adult themes, it is not recommended for young children. Tickets are $17 in advance, $19 at the door and $10 for students and active duty military. They can be purchased by calling the box office at 252-633-0567 or by ordering online at www. newberncivictheatre.org.

Art for all Ages

The Color Purple

Bear Hands Art Factory is offering plenty of art fun for all ages in February. From preschool to adults, there’s a new class or event to hone your art skills and develop some new ones.

For adults, the studio is hosting a Valentine’s Day date night painting class. Enjoy a romantic evening with your significant other while painting a two-piece rendition of symbolist painter Gustav Klimt’s famous work, “The Kiss.” Couples get step-by-step instruction on how to recreate this iconic painting. The instructors prepare each canvas with a sketch so that participants can enjoy the painting process and be successful in creating a piece of art to take home. Couples are welcome to bring wine and refreshments for the event. Space is limited to 10 couples, so reserve your place by making a small deposit at the studio or paying for the class online. All materials are included and the cost is $70 per couple.

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Bear Hands is hosting clubs for kids every Saturday. The first is an age 3 and up Art Club from 10:30am-noon. Preschool aged kids can experience a variety of art forms in this weekly class. Various lessons include drawing and painting animals, illustrating a story, learning to mix colors and make pinch pots. Children are encouraged to be creative, use the materials in unique ways and create stories with their art. Past projects have included a variety of paper crafts and seasonal lessons like Valentine’s Day cards.

From 1-2:30pm each Saturday, kids ages 6-12 can participate in the Kids Painting Club. Each will create a masterpiece with high quality paints on stretched canvas while learning fundamental painting techniques. Different paintings are planned each week.

The teacher guides them step by step through simple, fun paintings and encourages them to add their own unique, artistic touch.

All materials are included and aprons are available.

Kids are welcome to bring snacks and soda to these events. The cost for both clubs is $20 per Saturday class. Payment is accepted in advance for single or multiple classes. Register online at www.bearhandsart.com.

Filling Empty Bowls

Religious Community Services and the Craven Arts Council & Gallery join forces for Empty Bowls, an outreach event that provides families in need with support. Designed to fight hunger and help support the Craven Arts Council & Gallery, this project involves the entire community. Local restaurants and churches make and serve soup and bread for the event, local artists donate pottery, baskets and paintings and residents come to the event for soup, entertainment and to buy one-of-a-kind pieces of art.

The event runs from 11am-2pm on Thursday, Feb. 13 at Temple Baptist Church in New Bern. More than 20 restaurant and church soup providers are signed up, many of which are returning after last year. New this year is Christ Episcopal Church. Music is provided by the Middle Street Moods, pianists from Epiphany School and Southern Gentlemen.

Many of the artists that participated last year have decided to donate artwork again this year. Bear Hands Art Factory, The Accidental Artist, H.J. MacDonald Middle School and the New Bern

High School art students are all donating pieces, along with local professional and amateur artists. If you would like to create bowls to donate, Alessandro Cagiati of Vicious Circle Pottery has donated his studio space along with clay, glazes, time on the wheel and kiln firings to anyone who would like to participate.

Call 252-638-2577 for more information.

Last year’s fundraiser brought in more than $20,000. More than 700 bowls have already been created and another 400 are expected from The Accidental Artist. Tickets are available at the Craven Arts Council & Gallery and at Fuller’s Music.

One-Man Play in Oriental

Louis Armstrong would routinely greet fans backstage in his dressing room after each concert according to actor and playwright Danny Mullen, who wrote a one-man play about the life of Armstrong set in 1957. This month, he brings his show to Oriental’s Old Theater.

“A Tuff Shuffle – Backstage with Louis Armstrong” can be seen at the Old Theater at 7:30pm on Saturday, Feb. 8. Tickets are $15 and available for purchase at Nautical Wheelers and the theater box office on performance night starting at 6:30pm. All proceeds go to support the Old Theater.

Mullen was inspired by Louis Armstrong from a young age. After a successful career in education, years of stage experience and a vast amount of research on Armstrong’s life, Mullen wrote the play. He has performed the show across the US and abroad. He was a featured artist at the National

Black Theater Festival in Winston-Salem.

The show uses reminiscence, jokes and music to tell about the life and times of Louis Armstrong. It is set in Armstrong’s dressing room just after a concert in 1957. Armstrong was enraged by that year’s Little Rock crisis, where nine Black students were mistreated and prohibited from entering Little Rock’s Central High School.

Previously he worked behind the scenes for civil rights, but he took a very public stand in the Little Rock incident.

This turbulent year sets the stage for Mullen to reveal Armstrong’s personal history and his complex personality.

For more information, call 252-745-1246.

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Take a Tour of

Black History

New Bern is rich in African-American history and culture. In the 1700s, New Bern became known as a popular town for both slaves and freed blacks in Colonial America.

As far back as 1800, New Bern’s slaves outnumbered the whites. The location of New Bern at the joining of the Neuse and Trent rivers gave blacks people the opportunity to work as seamen, stevedores and peddlers. In 1860, free blacks composed nearly 13 percent of the city’s population, by far the greatest number of free blacks of any town in the state.

In honor of Black History Month, explore these locations and learn more about the role New Bern played in AfricanAmerican history.

• Amelia Green House/Green – Hollister House: John Carruthers Stanly, the illegitimate son of John Wright Stanly, was a prominent man in New Bern although his mother was a slave. He was North Carolina’s

wealthiest free black person in the first half of the 1700s.

He purchased this house at 310 George St. in 1800 for his wife’s grandmother to save it from the tax collector.

• John Wright Stanly House: Built between 1779 and 1783, this house stands as a tribute to the industrious days of slavery and freedom. Stanly was a prominent ship owner, merchant and molasses distiller. The house is located at 307 George St. • St. Joseph’s Catholic Church & Schools: Established in 1887 by a Northern priest, Thomas Price, this church on Bern Street served black congregations until the 1890s. The church started a parochial school for AfricanAmericans in the 1880s which operated until the 1960s.

• Good Shepherd Hospital: This 58-bed facility on West Street was built in 1938 in the heart of the black neighborhood. Closed in 1967, the original hospital building is now used as a nursing home.

(See BLACK HISTORY page 21)

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tain medications should avoid alcohol consumption as well.

For the latter group, discuss alcohol consumption with your physician when he or she writes you a prescription. • Control your blood pressure. High blood pressure is the number one risk factor for stroke and a major risk for heart disease. Blood pressure measures the pressure or force of blood against the walls if your blood vessels, also known as arteries. Having your blood pressure taken is a routine on most doctor visits, but many people are unaware what the number actually measures. The top number measures the

pressure when the heart contracts and pushes blood out, while the bottom number is the lowest pressure when the heart relaxes and beats. Blood pressure that is consistently above 140/90 is considered high. A normal blood pressure is one between 120/80 and 129/84.

For more ideas about simple steps to take every day for better heart health, follow the Million Hearts initiative on Facebook and Twitter. Million Hearts is a national initiative to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes in the United States by 2017. NB New Bern Magazine 13

EXPLORE oriental 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.

EXPLORE havelock Nestled along Hwy 70 between Morehead City and New Bern, Havelock is best known as the home of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, now the largest air station in the world. From its landmark Harrier plane propped up halfway through town to the thundering sounds of passing jets, there is no mistaking the presence and effect the air station has on Havelock’s visitors and residents.

A small community started in the mid-1800s, Havelock grew, in part, because of the union between Atlantic and North Carolina railroads. A depot was built at the crossing and named after British Gen. Henry Havelock. The 1940s and World War II brought with them MCAS Cherry Point and Havelock’s population exploded, from about 100 to approximately 22,500 people.

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

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STREET view “I don’t see that much activity for younger people except at Christmas. I’d love to see more for the younger generation.” – J.B. Brown

“More ethnic restaurants, Italian, Greek, etc.”

– Ed Ruiz

“More recognition from the rest of New Bern about the treasure we have downtown.” – Vicki Vitale

What Improvement Would You Like To See In New Bern?

“I would like to see more businesses open later hours. I love downtown.

New Bern has been wonderful to me.”

– Joan Ziemba

“We do hear a lot of complaints about not enough parking. That seems like an issue for a lot of people.

There’s so much going on downtown.”

– Donna Clayton

“I think New Bern is a very nice place as it is.” – Austin Gratin

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

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

Tryon Palace is one of New Bern’s most popular historic sites.

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

New Bern is also famed for a late 1800s 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 Pepsi Cola.

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RIVER CITY currents Antique Show and Sale

Change up your Valentine’s Day tradition by antiquing with your honey. The New Bern Preservation Foundation is holding its 26th annual Antique Show and Sale at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center from 10am-5pm on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 14-15 and from 11am-4:30pm on Sunday, Feb. 16.

This first-class antique show and sale is equipped with more than 40 professional antique dealers for the holiday weekend. The dealers feature a wide selection of furniture, carpets, silver, jewelry, cut glass, maps, prints, toys and vintage linens and clothes. The foundation will have restoration service providers onsite to help with repairs to antiques.

On Saturday and Sunday, the event will host a version of the Antique Roadshow, where experts help guests understand the value of antiques they have in the attic. The service is free with admission, but limited to two items each. The event also includes a raffle featuring a plethora of great packages of certificates for restaurants, helicopter rides, gourmet dinners in private homes and cash.

Tickets are $7 in advance, $8 the day of the show and are good for all three days.

For more information, visit www.newbernpf.org or call 252633-6448.

Daddy Daughter Ball

The Craven Literacy Council is hosting the Daddy Daughter Sweetheart Ball from 6-8pm on Saturday, Feb. 8. Fathers treat their daughters to a night of dancing and fun for this Valentine-themed event. Dancing, dinner and fond memories between fathers and their daughters mark the 3rd annual Sweetheart Ball. The ball is open to all girls in pre-K through 5th grade and their fathers or father figures.

Register to reserve your spot. Tickets are $60 for a daddaughter couple and dad’s can bring additional daughters 16 New Bern Magazine

for $25 each. Space is limited. Online registration is available at www.cravenliteracy.org.

Biannual Book Sale

The New Bern Friends of the Library Biannual Book Sale is scheduled for Feb. 28-March 2 in the basement of the Sudan Shriners’ building. The sale is open from 9am-5pm on Friday and Saturday and from noon-4:30pm on Sunday.

The sale raises funds to help support special projects for the New Bern Public Library. It is also a great place for the public to purchase books and mixed media for their own pleasure and as gifts. The sale usually features an assortment of genres including children’s, current fiction, foreign language, cookbooks, music and movies, sheet music, religion, hobbies, home décor, paperback, crafts, self-help, antique guides, record albums, do-it-yourself manuals, politics, history and coffee table books. Information can be found by calling the library at 252-638-7800 or by visiting newbern.cpclib.org.

Plan Your Wedding

The 2014 Bridal Expo and Venue Tour event is held on Sunday, Feb. 2 at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center. Venue tours will take place from 9am-1pm. Enjoy a chauffeured VIP tour of the area’s best event venues in New Bern, Havelock and Cherry Point. Each venue will be staged for your visit and some will provide the opportunity to sample menu items.

The Bridal Expo is held from 1-5pm at the Convention Center. The ballroom is transformed into a bride’s dream with dozens of vendors representing every wedding category. An entire wedding can be planned all under one roof.

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DOWNTOWN craven&pollock STREETS City, State Souvenirs European Imports

Swiss Music Boxes Flags: City, State, International New Bern Flags, T-Shirts & Hats German Nutcrackers, Cuckoo Clocks, Steins Swiss Victorinox Knives, Musical Gifts Swiss and German Chocolates “Red Hat” scarves available, English Teapots!

Open: M-F 12:30-5:30, Sat 10-5:30 301 Pollock St., New Bern • Ph. & Fax 637-2300

New Bern’s “original” gift shop Visitor information too!

Twice as Nice

Upscale Consignment Boutique

Quality Ladies’, Men‘s and Childrens’ clothing, Furniture & Home Decor Upscale Consignment Boutique Old City Hall | 224 Craven St., New Bern | 252-633-4432 Visit our website for coupons @ www.twiceasnicenewbern.com

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SOUND off Willie Atkinson Performs

Jazz and blues vocalist and composer Willie Atkinson is performing at Savages’Wood-burning Pizzeria from 6-8pm on Sunday, Feb. 16. He is performing with Ryan Hanseler, jazz piano instructor and performer from ECU School of Music, and Michael Hanson, a percussionist and composer from Rocky Point.

Atkinson makes each of his show performances a unique and unforgettable experience for his audience through 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. He is student of the Piedmont Blues, based in the rural northern region of Johnston County.

Willie Atkinson and his wife, jazz historian Jacqueline Atkinson, are owners and operators of WEJA Enterprises Artistic Productions out of New Bern. The company’s primary mission is to promote jazz and blues through performance and its education. The educational component, “Jazz & Blues History – A Musical Journey to Pass it on,” is an 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.

This is the third installment of Sunday evening jazz presentations by Savages’ Wood-burning Pizzeria. Cost for the event is $30, which includes a buffet. For reservations and additional information, call 252-288-4353 or email rdsavage2@suddenlink.net.

Brian Ashley Jones

Down East Folk Arts Concert

Brian Ashley Jones, singer/songwriter and guitarist, is performing at Trent River Coffee Company at 8pm on Friday, Feb. 7. His compositions have been placed in film and television and recorded by a variety of other performing artists. He is influenced by country, blues and bluegrass that is prevalent in his hometown of Spartanburg, SC. Ashley performs internationally at festivals and concert series and leads seminars for music education programs, music business conferences around the country.

His current independent CD, “Courier,” made the Top 40 of the Roots Music Report, broke the Top 100 of the Americana Music Association’s album chart and is receiving widespread commercial, college, public and international radio play. His instrumental track, “Pull ‘em Up,” has been featured in the PBS television series, “Road Trip Nation” and footage of Jones performing at The Bluebird Café has been featured in the British network television show, “Amanda Holden’s Fantasy Lives.”

Tickets are $15 for general admission, $12 for Down East Folk Arts Society members and $8 for students. Doors open at 7pm. For more information, call 252-646-4657 or visit www.downeastfolkarts.org.

Lake Street Dive in Oriental

The Pamlico Musical Society brings Lake Street Dive to the Old Theater in Oriental at 7:30pm on Saturday, Feb. 15.

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The classic dive bar band has been performing together for nearly a decade after meeting as students at the New England Conservatory in Boston. The band was handpicked

by Minneapolis trumpet/guitar player Mike Olson and named after an actual neighborhood of seedy bars in his hometown.

The band rose in popularity thanks to a casually made video featuring the band gathered around a single mic, performing a cover of Jackson 5’s, “I Want You Back,” shot on a Massachusetts street corner and then posted to YouTube. Since then the band has been asked to perform on the “Another Day, Another Time” show featuring music from and inspired by the Coen brothers’ movie, “Inside Llewyn Davis,” and has been taped for an upcoming special on Showtime.

Tickets are $20 in advance and can be purchased online at www.pamlicomusic.org.

Jesse Lynch’s Jazz 101

New York City pianist Jesse Lynch adds a bass and drums to his piano for his Jazz 101 performance, sponsored by Craven Concerts. The show begins at 7:30pm on Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Grover C. Fields Performing Arts Center.

Lynch graduated from the Oberlin Conservatory and studied both jazz and classical performance and has an extensive professional history as a vocal accompanist and coach. He performs seasonally at the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park and has released a trio album and a collaborative album. He currently plays jazz, funk, opera, pop, rhythm and blues, electronic and classical music in New York City.

This concert is a performance of The Jesse Lynch Trio.

The show is an educational based performance showing the evolution of jazz. The multimedia production features archival video of legendary jazz icons accompanied by live music from the trio.

For more information, call 252-637-1119.

NC Symphony Performs

The NC Symphony and resident conductor William Henry Curry perform one of the most powerful pieces of music ever written, Beethoven’s 5th. The performance starts at 7:30pm on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center.

Prior to the show, a pre-concert talk is hosted by Dr. Barry Salwen, UNC-Wilmington, and Finley Woolston, classical music announcer and producer at Public Radio East. The pre-concert talk begins at 6:30pm. The program for the show includes Gluck’s, “Overture,” “Dance of the Blessed Spirits” and “Dance of the Furies” from “Orfeo ed Euridice,” Haydn’s, “Sinfonia Concertante” and Beethoven’s,

Jesse Lynch

“Symphony No. 5.”

Tickets range from $30-$42. Discounts are available in some sections for seniors over 60 and full-time students under 26. Tickets can be purchased through the NC Symphony Box Office, at the Riverfront Convention Center during regular business hours or at the door one hour prior to concert start time. For information, call 877-627-6724.

Thank You for the Music

The New Bern Civitan Club presents a benefit concert starring cabaret singer Deborah Boily. There are two performances available, but seating is limited to 200 per performance. Shows are 7:30pm on Saturday, Feb. 22 and at 2pm on Sunday, Feb. 23. Both performances are held at the Cullman Performance Hall in the NC History Center.

Boily has been working in the cabaret world since 1990, creating her own one-woman shows in French and English. She has brought her music to many US cities, including New York, Washington, DC, Los Angeles, Cleveland and New Orleans, as well as Fringe Festivals in Canada and Edinburgh. While living in Paris, Boily was a regular at the Hotel Westminster and she made a special appearance at “Le Petit Journal Montparnasse.” While in London she per(Cont. on page 20) New Bern Magazine 19

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formed at The Green Room, Pizza on the Park, Centre Stage and the West End’s Jermyn Street Theater.

Each performance will have a pre-show starring local performing artist John Van Dyke. Lawson’s Landing is offering dinner before the evening performance and lunch before the afternoon performance at an additional cost.

Tickets to either performance entitle the holder to a food discount. Wine and cheese will be available for purchase at each show’s intermission. Tickets are $35 each with a discount for groups of 10 or more. Tickets can be purchased at Fuller’s Music Store, The Bank of the Arts, C. Foy Tonsorial and by calling 252-636-2217. Boily’s music can be found at www.deborahboily.com/cabaret.

Rhythm in Blue

Enjoy a concert given by the US Air Force Heritage of America Rhythm in Blue Jazz Ensemble at the Cullman Performance Hall in the NC History Center. Rhythm in Blue features the diverse talents of 17 professional musicians whose commitment to excellence has earned worldwide acclaim and military distinction. The band incorporates a wide repertoire of jazz and fusion, from big band swing to cutting-edge contemporary music.

Activated in 1941, the USAF Heritage of America Band has a rich history of inspiring public patriotism. These world-class musicians are stationed at Joint Base LangleyEustis in Hampton, Va. They travel throughout the mid-Atlantic region presenting more than 300 events annually for the general public and in support of airman morale and

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protocol events.

The concert is free, though seating is limited and preregistration is required. For more information about the band, visit www.heritageofamericaband.af.mil. For questions about the concert, contact Tryon Palace at 252-639-3500.

Chamber Music Festival Returns

The Carolina Chamber Music Festival returns to New Bern for its eleventh season. Founded in 2003 by cellist Jennifer Lucht and harpist Anna Reinersman, the festival holds events annually in both September and February for audiences from Eastern North Carolina and beyond. February’s exciting week of concerts includes something for everyone – from the piano music of Bach and Prokofiev to an indepth exploration of the works of Beethoven.

The week-long festival starts with the Festive Family Concert from 3-4pm on Sunday, Feb. 16 at the New Bern-Craven County Public Library. This free concert features Rachel Harmatuk Pino as she leads a concert for kids of all ages. A Classical Lunch is held at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at the Bank of the Arts. Acclaimed pianist Melvin Chen returns to delight audiences in a program of musical stories featuring works by Bach and Prokofiev’s, “Suite from Romeo and Juliet.” This cost is $15. Beethoven after Work returns at 6pm on Thursday, Feb. 20 at the Bank of the Arts. Finley Woolston of Public Radio East hosts an evening delving into the musical genius of beloved composer Ludwig van Beethoven. Cost is $20 for this event. Season 11 concludes with captivating Festival Finale featuring trios

by Haydn and Francaix alongside Dvorak’s melodious and powerful “Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. 81.”

The show starts with a pre-concert discussion at 7pm at the Bank of the Arts on Saturday, Feb. 22. Tickets are $25.

Returning instrumentalists are affiliated with leading organizations including the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Yale School of Music. Audiences are invited to meet and learn more about the artist at entertaining Meet the Artists receptions and pre-concert discussions paired with each concert event. For more information, visit www.carolinachambermusic. org. NB

Black History (Cont. from page 12)

• St. Peters AME Zion Church: This church, 617 Queen St., was established as the first AME Zion congregation in the South. It began in 1865 for the Rue Chapel African-American Methodist Episcopal congregation, one of the two oldest congregations in North Carolina. The brick sanctuary near Greenwood Cemetery is the oldest AfricanAmerican church still standing.

• Isaac H. Smith House: Realtor and finance broker Isaac Smith was one of New Bern’s wealthiest AfricanAmericans. He was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 1898. His home can be found at 607 Johnson St. • Rhone Hotel: The hotel was the first African-American owned and operated hotel in New Bern. The structure was built in 1923 for Henrietta Rhone and was operated from the 1920s to the 1959s. It was also the home of Charlotte Rhone, the first black registered nurse in the state and the first social worker in Craven County. The building is located at 512 Queen St. • George H. White House: This building, built in the late 18th century, was originally used as housing for slaves.

It was named for George White, a free black man who was educated at Howard University in the 1870s. He practiced law in New Bern and also served as superintendent of North Carolina African American schools. He was elected to the State House and Senate and served in the US Congress. He cofounded the New Bern African-American newspaper, The Good Samaritan, in 1880. The house is located at 519

Johnson St. • John R. Green House: John R. Green bought his freedom and ran his own tailor shop from 1814 to 1850.

His home was built in the 1820s at 411 Johnson St., when the African American population outnumbered the whites in New Bern. The house stayed in the family until 1842.

• King Solomon’s Lodge Number One: This was the first black Masonic Lodge established after emancipation in North Carolina. It served as the mother lodge for other black Masonic organizations across the state. The original building was located on the corner of Johnson and Hancock streets, and the current building is located at the corner of Queen and Howard streets.

• John Carruthers Stanly House and Dependency/Stanly-Bishop House: Originally built between 1800 and 1810, this house at 501 & 503 New St. was purchased by John Carruthers Stanly in 1815 as his primary residence. It represented a step up for free black families at the time.

• S.H. Krees and Co. Store and Clark’s Drug Store: On March 17, 1960, 29 black youths from J.T. Barber High School were arrested for refusing to leave these businesses. This was a local event in conjunction with the Greensboro sit-in.

For a map of the walking tour, and more information about other tours in New Bern, go to www.visitnewbern. com. NB New Bern Magazine 21

NEUSEWORTHY events

1, 8, 15, 22: 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. Expect arts and crafts and an array of produce.

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, 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.

Sat. 1: Martha Redbone Performs.

7:30pm. The singer-songwriter weaves American Indian, African American and English folk into an eclectic sound at the Old Theater, Oriental, thanks to the Pamlico Musical Society. Tickets are $20 in advance and can be purchased at www. pamlicomusic.org.

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5pm. Tour the first floors of the historic buildings, Governor’s Palace and winter gardens free of charge. Ticket prices for the Regional History Museum, Duffy Gallery and Pepsi Family Center cost $10 for adults and $4 for students. Details: 252639-3500 or www.tryonpalace.org.

Sun. 2: Bridal Expo and Venue Tours. 9am-5pm. Venue tours run from 9am-1pm and the bridal expo runs from 1-5pm at the Riverfront Convention Center. Venue tours are $15 per person and includes free admission to the expo. Expo tickets are $3. Details: www.encshows. com.

Asian Games. 2pm. The Asian Games Club of New Bern meets at the Trent River Coffee Company. The featured games are Shogi (Japanese chess) and Xiangqi (Chinese chess). Details: 252514-2030.

Tue. 4: “Beethoven’s 5th.” 7:30pm.

Resident Conductor William Henry Curry leads the NC Symphony at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center. A pre-concert talk led by Dr. Barry Salwen of UNC-

Wilmington and Finley Woolston of Public Radio East begins at 6:30. Details: www. ncsymphony.org.

7-9, 14-16 & 21-22. “The Color Purple.” New Bern Civic Theatre presents this winner of 11 Tony Awards. Evening shows begin at 7:30pm and Sunday matinees begin at 2pm. Tickets are $17 in advance, $19 at the door and $10 for students and active duty military. Details: www.newberncivictheatre.org.

Fri. 7: Brian Ashley Jones Performs. 8pm. The artist performs at the Trent River Coffee Company, New Bern, thanks to the Down East Folk Arts Society.

General admission is $15; members, $12; and students, $8. Doors open at 7pm. Details: 252-646-4657 or www.downeastfolkarts.org.

Explorations – International Film Series. 2:30 & 7:30pm. “A Royal Affair” is screened in the Orringer Auditorium as part of Craven Community College’s International Film Series. The movie is about British Princess Caroline, who is betrothed to the mad King Christian VII of

Denmark. Free to the public. Details: 252638-7351.

Sat. 8: Daddy-Daughter Sweetheart Ball. 6-8pm. Fathers and daughters are invited to put on their dancing shoes and step out together for a fun Valentine’s event held at the Christ Church Ministry Center. Sponsored by the Craven Literacy Council, the ball is open to all girls pre-k through fifth grade and their fathers or father figures. Tickets are $60 for a dad-daughter couple and $25 for each additional daughter. Online registration is now open. Details: 252-637-8079.

“A Tuff Shuffle – Backstage with Louis Armstrong.” 7:30pm. The Old Theater hosts Danny Mullen and his one-man play that takes place backstage after a Louis Armstrong performance in 1957. Through reminiscence, jokes and music Mullen teaches about the life and times of Louis Armstrong. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the box office.

Details: 252-745-1246.

On the Road to Mandalay – Simon Spalding. 7pm. This program combines songs, tunes and storytelling to weave a magic carpet of exploration, adventure and far-off lands and seas. The instruments include the familiar and the exotic. Tickets are $8 and available at the door. Details: 252-514-2030.

Sun. 9: 25th Annual Jazz Showcase. 1:30 & 7pm. A world of big band sound is coming back to New Bern at the Doubletree by Hilton. Afternoon tickets are $40 for nonmembers and $35, members and evening tickets are $35, nonmembers and $30, members. Details: www.cravenarts.org.

Tue. 11: Irish Music Session. 7pm.

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

Wed. 12: Lunch and Learn. This month, New Bern Historical Society presents Carol Becton, former principal at Trent Park Elementary. She will speak on African American inventors at The Chelsea Restaurant.

Tickets include lunch.

Cost is $15 for members and $17 for nonmembers. Details: 252-638-8558.

Thur. 13: Empty Bowls.

Empty Bowls is a joint outreach of Religious Community Services and the Craven Arts Council & Gallery.

Local restaurants and churches make and serve soup and bread for the event and local professional and amateur artists donate pottery, baskets and paintings. Enjoy live music and soups while purchasing one of a kind art pieces.

Details: www.cravenarts.org.

14-16: New Bern Antique Show & Sale. More than 40 professional dealers offer 18th through 20th century furniture, crystal, jewelry, rugs, paintings, prints, linens, silver, glass, toys, books, and everything from antique buttons to memorabilia. Open from 10am-5pm, Friday and Saturday and 11am-4:30pm on Sunday at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center. Tickets are $7 in advance. Details: 252-633-6448.

Fri. 14: ARTcrawl. 5-8pm. Make your way through galleries, shops, restaurants and gardens in downtown New Bern to see exhibits and performances by local artists. Watch the creative process unfold as artists demonstrate their skills in

various locations throughout downtown.

Details: www.communityartistwill.com or 252-649-1712.

Painting Date Night. 7-9pm.

Enjoy a romantic evening with your partner by painting a two-piece rendition of Klimt’s, “The Kiss,” at Bear Hands Art Factory. All materials are included. Couples are welcome to bring wine and refreshments. Cost is $70 per couple. Details: www.bearhandsart.com.

Sat. 15: Lake Street Dive Performs.

7:30pm. The band’s irresistible blend of energetic pop music comes to the stage at the Old Theater, Oriental, thanks to the Pamlico Musical Society. Tickets are $20 in advance and can be purchased at www. pamlicomusic.org.

Heart Ball. 6pm. Held at the NC History Center, the theme of the ball is The Great Gatsby. Guest will enjoy upscale silent and live auctions, fabulous fare from The Chelsea and live big band dancing to the Casablanca Orchestra. Tickets are $125 (Cont. on page 24) New Bern Magazine 23

NEUSEWORTHY events bility and communication skills through music, games and socialization with other children their age in a safe and nurturing environment. Mommy & Me is designed for children ages 0-5. Details: 252-6392913 or parhama@newbern-nc.org.

Thur. 20: Beethoven After Work.

6-7pm. Part of the Carolina Chamber Music Festival. Finley Woolston of Public Radio East hosts an evening delving into the musical genius of Beethoven with a reception to follow. Held at the Bank of the Arts and tickets are $20. Details: 252626-5419.

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per person. Details: newbernheartball. org.

Sun. 16: Willie Atkinson Performs.

6-8pm. Jazz and blues vocalist Willie Atkinson performs at Savages’ Wood Burning Pizzeria. He is accompanied by Ryan Hanseler on piano and Michael Hanson on percussion. Cost is $30 which includes a buffet. Details: 252-288-4353.

Festive Family Concert. 3-4pm.

Part of the Carolina Chamber Music Festival. Rachel Harmatuk Pino leads a concert for kids of all ages with a reception afterward. Held at the New Bern Public Library. Free Concert. Details: 252-6265419.

Fri. 21: Rhythm in Blue – USAF Heritage of America Band. 7-8:45pm. Enjoy a concert given by the USAF Heritage of America Rhythm in Blue Jazz Ensemble at Cullman Performance Hall. The concert is free and open to the public. The band incorporates a wide repertoire of jazz and fusion. Seating is limited and preregistration is required. Details: 252-639-3500.

Friday Flicks. 7:30pm. The Old Theater in Oriental is showing “All is Lost” as part of the Friday Flicks program. Tickets are $6 and include free popcorn. All pro-

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22-23: Thank You for the Music – Deborah Boily. Deborah Boily, internationally renowned cabaret singer, will present two benefit concerts at the NC History Center sponsored by the New Bern Civitan Club. Cost is $35, only 200 seats available for each performance.

Show begins at 7:30pm on Saturday and 2pm on Sunday. Details: 252-636-2217.

Sat. 22: Festival Finale. 7-9:30pm.

The conclusion of the Carolina Chamber Music Festival features trios by Haydn, Francaix and Dvorak. Pre-concert discussion starts at 7 with music at 7:30pm. Reception following the performance. Held at the Bank of the Arts and tickets are $25.

Details: 252-626-5419.

Tue. 25: Hearing Loss Association of America Meeting. 11am. The New Bern Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America is a support group for people with all degrees of hearing loss.

Meetings include a guest speaker and are open to all in the common room at McCarthy Court Apartments, 1325 McCarthy Blvd. Details: 252-635-2189.

Thur. 27: Jesse Lynch’s Jazz 101.

7:30pm. Lynch adds a bass and drums to his piano for an educational journey through the history of jazz at the Grover C. Fields Performing Arts Center. Details: 252-637-1119.

Tue. 18: Classical Lunch. Noon1pm. Part of the Carolina Chamber Music Festival. Pianist Melvin Chen returns in a program of musical stories featuring works by Bach and Prokofiev. Held at the Bank of the Arts and tickets are $15.

Details: 252-626-5419.

Wed. 19: 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 mo-

ceeds support The Old Theater. Box office opens at 6:30pm and doors open at 7pm.

Details: www.oldtheater.org.

Deborah Boily

28-March 1: Friends of the New Bern Library Book Sale. The biannual sale at the Sudan Shriners’ building is open from 9am-5pm on Friday and Saturday and from noon-4:30pm on Sunday. The sale raises funds to help support special projects for the New Bern Public Library. Details: 252-6387800. NB

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sion to the expo, and tickets just for the expo are $3 per person. For more information, visit www.encshows.com.

New Bern Heart Ball

Each year the local chapter of the American Heart Association and a committed group of volunteers coordinates the New Bern Heart Ball to benefit research and education efforts in the battle against hearts disease. This year’s ball is held at the NC History Center at 6pm on Saturday, Feb. 15.

The 2014 Heart Ball is a black tie event with a Great Gatsby, roaring 20s theme. It features dinner from The Chelsea, musical entertainment from the Casablanca Orchestra and live and silent auctions. Last year’s ball raised about $69,000, with $23,000 from auction items alone. The goal this year is to raise $75,000.

“This event is unique in its scale as well as its mission,” said Gail Bisbee, event chair. “Not only will this year’s Heart Ball be a grand, fun event, but it is an opportunity for our community to support the nationwide and local efforts of the American Heart Association in a really significant way.

That’s the reason we do what we do.”

Table sponsorships for the ball are still available. For more information regarding a sponsorship or for individual tickets, contact Marian Barnhill at 252-671-2136 or marian. barnhill@heart.org. Make a donation, buy tickets and learn more about the event at www.newbernheartball.org.

Singing Valentines

Quartets from the Southern Gentlemen Barbershop Chorus will deliver singing Valentines in the New Bern and

Havelock area on Friday, Feb. 14. Each recipient will receive two love songs sung by the quartet, a red rose, a personalized Valentine’s Day card and a photograph. Cost is $35.

The Southern Gentlemen are a chartered member of the Barbershop Harmony Society. The society is the largest allmale singing organization in the world. The founders were middle-aged businessmen who considered harmonizing the old songs as a respite from the cares of the day. Today there are about 28,000 members worldwide, with chapters in Canada, England, Sweden, Germany, Australia and New Zealand.

A portion of the proceeds from this event benefit the Merci Clinic, Coastal Women’s Shelter and Navy and Marine Corps relief organizations. For more information, call 252288-9132.

ABC Sale Returns

The New Bern Historical Society’s 24th annual ABC (Attic-Basement-Closet) Indoor Yard Sale is planned from 7:30am-1pm on Saturday, March 1 at the Knights of Columbus Building in New Bern. Everything from dishes to dolls to door knobs will be sold at this one-day only sale.

Society Directory Lynne Harakal is expecting this to be one of the largest ABC sales ever, as donations have overflowed storage spaces.

Value-spotting shoppers eagerly await this huge annual event. Items available include antiques, collectibles, pictures, furniture, kitchenware, hardware, toys, jewelry, books, linens, electronics and much more. It’s best to get there early to get the first look at what’s available. Admission for this event is free.

Collection for the sale is ongoing. To donate items to the ABC Yard Sale or for information, call 252-638-8558 or email adminoffice@newbernhistorical.org. Bring donated items to the Historical Society office in downtown New Bern.

Proceeds from the ABC sale benefit the educational programs of the New Bern Historical Society. The society is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to celebrate and promote New Bern and its heritage through events and education. NB New Bern Magazine 25

AT THE library

Susan Payne, New Bern-Craven County Public Library

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uring the year’s sweetest of months, the New Bern-Craven County Public Library is offering programs full of education and enjoyment! The library begins another session of its popular “Let’s Talk About It” program at 7pm on Monday, Feb. 3. This series is called “Tarheel Fiction – Stories of Home.”

Whenever Southern literature is discussed, North Carolina writers figure prominently. This series will invite the reader to deepen his appreciation of the South from the perspective of some of the strongest works of authors who call this state home. The novels featured include “Raney” by Clyde Edgerton, “Oral History” by Lee Smith, “Visitation of Spirits” by Randall Kenan, “Ferris Beach” by Jill McCorkle and “I am One of You Forever” by Fred Chappell. Each session will be led by a visiting scholar. Space is limited and advance registration is required. The books are available at the library. This project is made possible by funding from the NC Humanities Council, a statewide nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, in partnership with the NC Center for the Book, a program of the State Library of North Carolina. For more information, or to register, call 252-638-7800.

On Feb. 6, the library will host its monthly Artist of the Month Reception and in celebration of Black History Month, the art displayed with be chosen by the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. The reception is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served. The celebration of Black History Month continues on Sunday, Feb. 23 with a program called “G-d is Trying to Tell You Something.” Hosted and organized by Terris Lovelle, it will feature praise and worship dancing and monologue skits. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome to attend.

“Shadowlands,” starring Anthony Hopkins and Debra Winter, is this month’s featured film. C.S. Lewis, a world-renowned Christian theologian, writer and professor, leads a passionless life until he meets a spirited poet from the US. This movie is rated PG. Popcorn and lemonade will be served. The movie is free and open to the public.

Of course, a plethora of computer classes will be offered in February. Beginning Internet, Intermediate Internet, a Tablet Workshop featuring the iPad and one featuring Windows 8 and 8.1., as well as a Facebook 101 Class. All computer classes require advance registration. Call the reference desk at 252-638-7807 or stop by to register.

For further information about any of the programs, feel free to call the library at 252-638-7800. The New Bern-Craven County Public Library is open from 9am-9pm Monday through Thursday, 9am-6pm on Friday and Saturday and 2-6pm on Sunday.

Mon. 3: A Novel Idea Book Club. 1pm.

February’s selection is “At Home in Mitford,” by Jan Karon. Conference Room. “ Tarheel Ficton: Stories of Home.”

7pm. The series opens this session with “Raney”

by Clyde Edgerton. Told in the first person , this book tells of Raney, a small town Southern Baptist, who marries a liberal missionary. It is an account of a young couple growing together, despite their problems. The discussion will be led by visiting scholar Bill DiNome, UNC-Wilmington. Space is limited and advance registration is required. The book is available at the library. Hayden H. Jones Auditorium.

3 & 5: Intermediate Internet Computer Class. 2:30pm. Advance registration is required. Conference Room.

Thur. 6: Artist of the Month Reception.

7pm. February is Black History Month and the art displayed will be provided by Delta Sigma Theta. Hayden H. Jones Auditorium.

11 & 13: Beginning Internet Computer Class. 10:15am. Advance registration is required. Conference Room.

Fri. 14: Valentine Card Making with June. 10am. All supplies will be provided.

Hayden H. Jones Auditorium.

Sat. 15: Saturday Afternoon at the Movies. 2:15pm. This month’s featured film is “Shadowlands.” Hayden H. Jones Auditorium.

Wed. 19: Tablet Workshop. 2:30pm. The iPad will be featured. Conference Room.

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Sun. 23: The 5th Annual Black History Month Celebration. 2pm. This year’s theme is “G-d is Trying To Tell You Something.” Hayden H. Jones Auditorium.

Mon. 24: Tablet Workshop. 2:30pm.

Windows 8 and 8.1 will be featured. Conference Room.

“Tarheel Ficton: Stories of Home.”

7pm. The series continues with a discussion of “Oral History,” by Lee Smith. When Jennifer, a college student, returns to her childhood home of Hoot Owl Holler with a tape recorder, the tales of murder and suicide, incest and blood ties, bring to life a vibrant story of a doomed family that still refuses to give up. The discussion will be led by Tom Douglass, ECU. Advance registration is required and the book is available at the library. Hayden H. Jones Auditorium.

Wed. 26: Facebook 101 Computer Class. 2:30pm. Conference Room. NB

MARKET place Antiques & Collectibles JL Kirkman’s Antique Mall, 1198 Hwy 17 N, Bridgeton, a unique mall filled with treasures past & present; antique furniture, home décor, ephemera, antique books, costume jewelry, records, pottery, art & much more! Mon.Fri. 9am-6pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, 252634-2745 or jlkirkmans.com (H-11).

Arts, Galleries & Crafts The Accidental Artist, 219-A Craven St., in historic downtown New Bern is a paint-your-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, 252-634-3411 or theaccidentalartistnc.com (R-19).

Carolina Creations Fine Art & Contemporary Craft Gallery, 317 Pollock St., features wonderful handcrafted gifts by over 250 North American artists. Artists include Janet &

Michael Francouer, Hank Goodman, Peter James, Mary Page Whitley & many others. Blown glass, NC pottery, handcrafted jewelry, paintings and prints.

Bridal registry. Open 7 days a week, 252-633-4369, carolinacreations.com (R-19).

Fine Art at Baxters, 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 fineartatbaxters.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: 10am-5pm, Mon.-Sat., 252-514-2681, weaverswebb.com (R-17).

Entertainment & Attractions New Bern Civic Theatre, 412 Pollock St. Box office: 252-633-0567, features a full calendar of plays and performances throughout the year. Info: 252-634-9057, newberncivictheatre. org (R-18).

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 252638-5323 (Q-18).

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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, 252-633-7900 (R-18).

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.

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 252672-8412, 252-633-1442 or visit trentriverrealty.com (Q-18).

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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.

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

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, T-shirts, chocolates, nice selection of English teapots, musical notions, German nutcrackers, cuckoo clocks & steins. Visitor information too, phone/fax 252-6372300 (R-19).

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

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

Jan’s Hallmark, in the New Bern Mall, 3100 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., is the perfect stop for all your gift shopping. Hallmark cards, candles and a variety of collectibles, including Precious Moments, Willow Tree, Jim Shore, Lolita Glasses and a variety of seasonal and every-

day items. Call 252-638-1585 or visit www.jans-hallmark.com.

Mitchell Hardware, 215 Craven St., a New Bern tradition for 100 years offers a complete line of hardware, gifts, cast iron & enamelware, crockery, pottery, cookbooks & more! It’s great browsing in a yesteryear setting with everything you need … today. Mon.-Fri. 6:30am5:30pm, Sat. 6:30am-5pm, 252-6384261, mitchellhardwareonline.com (R-19).

Tryon Palace Museum Store, 529 S. Front St., located in the NC History Center, offers a wide assortment of specialty products, including books, food, plants, pottery and fine crafts, jewelry, tabletop objects, toys and more. 252639-3532 (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. 105pm and Sun. 12-4pm (March - 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 252-637-3437 or email bridget.ipock@ncfbins.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. NB

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ADVERTISER index Transportation Services

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Neuse River Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Professional Services

JL Kirkman’s Antique Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Arts, Entertainment & Attractions

Accidental Artist, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Carolina Creations Fine Art & Contemporary Craft Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Fine Art at Baxters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 New Bern Civic Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Tryon Palace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Weavers Webb Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Food, Wine & Gourmet

Baker’s Kitchen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Bay Leaf Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Bear Towne Java . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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Farm Bureau Insurance, Bridget Ipock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Lynaire Kennels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Real Estate & Development

Century 21 – Sail/Loft Realty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Tab Premium Built Homes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover Trent River Realty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Specialty Shops, Gifts & Clothing

Bern Bear Gifts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Four C’s, The. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Jan’s Hallmark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 18 Mitchell Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Twice as Nice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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