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All Get Out Music will once again reverberate throughout Union Point Park in downtown New Bern as the Bernaroo Music & Arts Festival serves up its third installment. Slated for Saturday, June 12, tickets are $10. Gates open at noon and music begins at 1pm.

The festival began back in 2008, created in part by the New Bern High School Student Musicians and Songwriters (SMS) and Young Adults Active in the Community (YAAC) as a benefit for SaveDarfur. This year, the philanthropic base of the festival continues, with proceeds going to the Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund.

The line-up includes: 1-1:30pm – Arielle Bryant, a female singersongwriter from Raleigh kicks off the third annual event. With a Jason Mraz inspired sound, Bryant has been shaking up the North Carolina music scene with her personal melodies and catchy hooks that always seem to get stuck in your head.

1:35-2:05pm – Junior Astronomers, a highenergy indie rock band based in Charlotte may still be young, but plays with the energy and talent that bands twice their age bring to the table.

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lina, South Carolina and Georgia, Junior Astronomers are finally making their way to New Bern and are sure to excite the crowd with their unique sound and exciting live performance.

2:10-2:55pm – Hammer No More the Fingers is a three-piece rock group from Durham that has been making waves throughout the country. After being named one of New York’s CMJ Music Festival’s “Top 25 Bands to Hear” by Spin Magazine, more accolades followed, including an invitation to South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, one of the biggest music festivals in the country.

3-3:45pm – Eagle Scout, coming all of the way from Greenville, Ill., is a five piece band that has been compared to Minus The Bear, one of the most well known and talented indie math rock bands. Arriving on the heels of their first full length release, “New Hands,” Eagle Scout brings their catchy choruses and gang vocals to New Bern for the first time.

4-4:45pm – Ocean Is Theory is finally coming back to New Bern after almost a year of being gone. Hailing from Atlanta, Ga., this pop-punk band has been busy supporting their album, “In My Blood Again,” which was re-

Lonnie Walker leased in 2009. Ocean Is Theory tore down the house when they last played New Bern at Broad Street Music and are expected to bring the same energy and talent to the Bernaroo stage.

5-5:45pm – Caleb Caudle & the Bayonets opened Bernaroo last year and have returned this year to the main stage. Caleb brings in a unique blend of rock, Americana and country music topped off with his heartbreaking and incredibly raw lyrics. The band just released its full length album, “Snake River Canyon,” which was engineered by Jon Ashley (Avett Brothers and Band of Horses) and features a guest appearance by Ryan Monroe of Band of Horses.

6-6:45pm – What’s Good, one of the few truly local acts, hails from Jacksonville. The three-piece instrumental is a New Bern favorite, bringing a unique blend of funk, rock, experimental, jazz and even blues to the stage.

7-7:45pm – O’Brother, coming from Atlanta, Ga., just got off of two US tours supporting Manchester Orchestra and Thrice respectively.

O’Brother brings an intensity that many only dream of having, their live show often being described as a “wall of sound” in the best way possible. Their captivating lyrics and deep mov-

ing choruses and hooks will leave you wondering how you’ve gone so long without hearing a band of this magnitude.

8-8:55pm – Lonnie Walker is a band that you can’t go through the Triangle without hearing about. Bringing a combination of indie and Americana music, Lonnie Walker is another band that is on the cusp of hitting it big across the country. The band provides a little bit of something for everyone with their unique blend of genres, always leaving the crowd wanting more.

9-9:55pm – All Get Out comes from Columbia, SC, but you won’t see them there much.

One of the busiest bands on the circuit, it has played with the likes of Manchester Orchestra, Say Anything, Weezer and Kevin Devine. All Get Out recently played the Bamboozle festival in New Jersey and was named by Spin Magazine as one of the top 25 bands to see along with the likes of Paramore, Weezer, Drake and Something Corporate. All Get Out’s much-anticipated album will be released this year.

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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 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.

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But slowly, over the course of two years, word spread to the last remaining African-American slaves who were located in Galveston, Texas.

The day exactly, was June 19, 1865 – and as the story has been handed down, excited slaves rejoiced in the street. Today, the celebration is commonly referred to as Juneteenth, an amalgamation of June and nineteen, and is known among the African-American communities notes Tova Harriston of New Bern’s Save the Seed Foundation, “as the very first day of freedom for all African-Americans in the United States.”

Juneteenth will be celebrated with an array of events in various New Bern locations thanks to Save the Seed, New Bern’s 300th Committee and Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens.

Festivities get kicked off on Thursday, June 17, with an installment of Tryon Palace’s African-American lecture series. “We’ve Come This Far by Faith – The History and Continuing Legacy of Juneteenth for African-Americans” begins at 7pm at the site’s visitor’s center auditorium.

The free lecture features Dr. Zachery Williams, who will discuss the role of religion and culture in the shaping of African-American identity and consciousness over time using insights from thinkers such as Ralph Ellison and black cultural leaders. He will also emphasize how the cultural significance of Juneteenth can empower African-Americans in their continual struggle for human rights and equality. For more information, call 252-514-4900 or visit tryonpalace.org.

At 7pm on Friday, June 18, a mass community choir will join voices at Temple Baptist Church, 1500 Kingdom Way, to honor the African-American community. Henry Curry, resident conductor of the NC Symphony will be a special guest for this uplifting, family-friendly concert.

On Saturday, join the Save the Seed Foundation and others for The Heritage Ball, beginning at 6:30pm at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased by calling 252-638-6542.

The gala event will focus on the freedom and evolution of New Bern’s African-American community with an emphasis on education and achievement. Outstanding citizens from New Bern and the surrounding area will be recognized with special honors going to Ben Watford, Mary Petakins and Nelson McDaniel.

Graham Stedman, noted educator, author and motivational speaker, will offer the keynote address. Seating begins at 5pm.

A final chance to join the celebration takes place at 2pm Sunday at the Juneteenth Homecoming Picnic & Family Gathering at Union Point Park. Join friends, family members and neighbors for a grand picnic and plenty of stories about New Bern. This free, public event will offer activities which highlight family and community histories.

Bring a basket of goodies, your family and join in the fun.

“We’ve got a full weekend of events, it promises to be a very nice celebration,” Harriston said. “We’re excited. I hope everyone else gets excited, too.”

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RIVER CITY Summer Football/Cheer Registration is open for New Bern Pop Warner Football and cheerleading for youth ages 5-13 (sponsored by the New Bern Parks & Recreation Dept).

The cost to register is $45 for the first child and $35 for each additional child. Parents must provide a copy of the child’s birth certificate and a recent physical dated no earlier than Jan. 1, 2010 along with a copy of the child’s end of the school year report card when it becomes available.

Registration is ongoing at the Stanley White and West New Bern recreation centers. Practices begin in August; however there are a limited number of spaces available so parents are encouraged to take advantage of early registration. Details: Gus Hill at 639-2908 or Taurance Williams at 639-2903.

Colonial Camping Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens is offering a Colonial Life Day Camp from 9am-12:30pm, June 21-25, for grades 3-5. The cost is $75 per person or $60 for Council of Friends members.

Step into the past and experience life before iPods and the Internet as students explore how

colonists lived in 18th century North Carolina.

They’ll participate in numerous hands-on activities, including Colonial cooking, dress up, games, archaeology and natural history activities.

Advance registration is required by Monday, June 14, by calling 252-514-4939.

Day Camp for Youth New Bern Parks and Recreation is hosting two cheerleading summer camps. Sessions run from 9am-2pm, June 14-18 and Aug. 2-6. The cost is $25. Registration is open through June 10 at the Stanley White and West New Bern recreation centers.

Participants will work on cheer, dance, jumps, basic tumbling, stunts, movies and swimming.

Each session ends with a performance for family and friends.

In addition, registration is being accepted for the annual Sports Camp for youth ages 6-12. Camp runs June 11-18 and gives an introduction of the skills, methods and rules of a variety of sports.

Bowling, golf, swimming, canoeing and other fun activities will be included.

Parents can register at the West New Bern Recreation Center. The cost of the camp is $70 for city residents and $80 for nonresidents. For more information, call Gus Hill at 252-639-2908 or Rob Maglicic at 252-639-2907.

Summer Reading Program Begins The New Bern-Craven County Public Library’s Adult Summer Reading Program, “Make Waves at Your Library,” begins June 14. Program participants read or listen to library books/CDs of their choosing and submit mini-reviews to be eligible for prizes. Both weekly awards and a grand prize drawing are slated.

Participants can read or listen to any book in the library system. There will be several free book lists available to give suggestions for reading. Register at the reference desk. Details: 252-638-7807 or email: newbernreads@yahoo.com.

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A Day on the Farm Farm Day Camp is planned from 8:30am-3pm, June 14-18, at A Day at the Farm, Cove City, connecting today’s culture with yesterday’s heritage.

Campers will learn real-life skills, an appreciation for the environment and a respect for the state’s heritage while having loads of fun.

The cost is $150 and includes all necessary craft supplies, two snacks a day as well as lunch on Friday. Children entering grades 1-6 are welcome.

To learn more, or to register, call 252-514-9494 or 252-514-3033 or visit adayatthefarm.com.

The first Brew Bern Beer Fest takes over the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center from noon to 4pm and 6-10pm on Saturday, June 26, with a whole new look at one of America’s favorite beverages.

From pale ale to stout, more than 50 American breweries will be represented, serving up “unlimited sampling” of more than 150 beers. Think of it as a wine tasting for beer, one organizer said. Featured breweries include Blue Moon, Yuengling, Sierra Nevada, Duck Rabbit, Carolina Beer, Blue Point, Natty Greene’s, New Belgium and much more.

Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door.

Proceeds benefit the Hope for the Warriors in honor of New Bern’s military connection. The event is sponsored by the Beer Army, beerarmy.ning.com, which is dedicated to creating a craft beer scene in Eastern North Carolina. For additional information, call 877-246-7349.

World’s Biggest Bun New Bern’s Moore’s Barbecue and owner Tommy Moore are taking on a whole new challenge.

As the community gathers at Union Point Park on July 4 for the town’s annual celebration, Moore and his team will attempt to assemble the world’s largest open sandwich as a Guinness World Record at 1pm.

How big will this barbecue bun be? It’s a secret until July 4th, but promoters claim it will be big enough to feed 300 people in honor of New Bern’s 300th anniversary celebration.

Everyone is invited to be there to witness a new chapter in New Bern’s history and, of course, enjoy the fruits of Moore’s labor. The sandwich, made with the Moore family recipe for barbecue and topped with complimentary slaw, will be made available to the public once it makes it mark on the record books.

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ARTS Honoring Billie Holiday The Eastern Carolina Jazz Cooperative and The Flame Restaurant and Banquet Centre have arranged another great evening of jazz entertainment featuring the area’s finest musicians on Sunday, June 20. This month at Smoke’s Supper Club, the indelible jazz artist Billie Holiday will be celebrated.

The concert will spotlight a diverse and talented assembly of vocalists interpreting the songs that Billie made famous. Featured performers include Ciara Di Napoli, John Van Dyke, Andrea “Fran” Primus, Ginger Garner and Jelani Fletcher Allen. Accompanying musicians include jazz pianist, Nathan Hefner; bassist, George Knott; drummer, Glenn Pointe; and saxophonist, Russ Hamby.

The artists will perform a wide variety of Holiday’s songs including her well-known classics “Lover Man” and “God Bless the Child” as well as some of “Lady Day’s” lesser-known gems.

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times and injustice as well as triumph.

The tribute begins at 6pm; doors open at 5.

Tickets are $15 and available at Bank of the Arts and the New Bern Farmer’s Market. For additional information, call 252-649-0109.

RiverTowne Takes on a ‘Savage’ This month the RiverTowne Repertory Players will take on the classic comedy “The Curious Savage.” Performances are slated for June 11-12 and 18-19, beginning at 8pm, with 3pm matinees planned for June 13 and 20. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.

Originally directed by Roxann Belrose, the play was first produced by the Theater Guild and Lewis & Young at the Martin Beck Theatre in New York City in 1950 to rave reviews. The lead role of Ethel was played by Lillian Gish, who starred in one of the first movies ever produced, “Birth of a Nation” in 1915.

In New Bern, Sue Baldwin will tackle the role made famous by Gish, playing the elderly woman who has been left $10 million by her husband and attempts to make the best use of it despite the efforts of her stepchildren to get their hands on the dough. They stop at nothing, play goers will soon see – including having her committed to “bring her to her senses.”

Since 2002 the Rivertowne Repertory Players have been working the stage at the Masonic Theatre, 516 Hancock St., the country’s oldest theatre still in operation. Through its life it has been the scene of stage plays, benefits, concerts, vaudeville acts, political rallies, school commencements, church services, com-

munity social gatherings, a Confederate arsenals and a hospital. Originally called the Masonic Opera House, the theater celebrated its 200th birthday in 2009.

Experience the theater and take in the antics of the Rivertowne Repertory Players. Tickets are available at Bank of the Arts or by calling 252-638-2577.

Learn to Contra Dance On Friday, June 18, Contra Dance takes center stage at Ministry Center of Christ Episcopal Church on Middle Street, New Bern. Everyone is invited to come kick up their heels.

No prior experience is required and partners are not needed. Teens and children are welcome.

A beginner’s lesson is at 7pm, and dancing runs from 7:30-10pm. The event is sponsored by the Down East Folk Arts Society.

The band and caller will be Greenville’s Pat Pertalion, accompanied by live music provided

by New Bern’s own contra dance band Charley Horse.

Admission is $7 per person, $5 for full-time students and children. There is also a $20 family ticket available for large families. For additional information, call Simon Spalding at 252-6361256 or email fullersteaching@yahoo.com.

Red, White & Blue The NC Symphony will pay tribute to the men and women who have kept America safe for generations, as well as some of our country’s distinctive places with a special performance, Red, White & Blue, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point on Wednesday, June 2. The concert is free and open to the public.

US Army Sgt First Class Christal Rheams, a North Carolina native, joins music director Grant Llewellyn and the orchestra in songs such as the World War II hits “Rosie the Riveter” and “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.” Opening the program will be Aaron Copland’s unforgettable Fanfare for the Common Man and audiences will

hear the orchestra at full throttle in the Finale from Antonin Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9, “From the New World.”

“The symphony is enormously proud to partner with our men and women in uniform and to present these patriotic concerts at military bases around our great state,” says NC Symphony president and CEO, David Chambless Worters.

“In keeping with the symphony’s long tradition of statewide service, this is a perfect opportunity to bring the state of North Carolina’s orchestra to our active duty personnel, their families, and their host communities.”

The free concert begins at 7:30pm at the Station Theatre. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis and can be picked up at Cherry Point’s Information, Tickets & Tours (ITT) office, as well as the New Bern Sun Journal and the Havelock News. For more information, call 252-466-6398.

Irish Music Session Slated An informal session of Irish traditional music is planned at Trent River Coffee Co. on Tuesday, June 8. This month, a slow-play session will be offered for beginners at 7pm, followed by the regular session at about 7:40.

The session tradition is a vital part of the Irish music. You never know exactly who will be there, or which tunes will be played on a given evening. The New Bern session, which has been held monthly since 1998, usually includes such instruments as button accordion, fiddle, guitar and flute. The repertoire includes Irish jigs, reels, hornpipes and songs. Audience members are welcome to sing along and sit in.

There is no cover charge, however, donations for the musicians are always welcome.

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Exploring The Lore and Lure of Oriental In a place where boats outnumber its residents nearly three to one, the town of Oriental is a sailor’s refuge perched along the Neuse River.

Before “orienting” itself to a new name in 1899, Oriental was known as Smith’s Creek. The original name lacked pizzazz for citizens, so a new name was coined by the wife of Oriental’s founder and first postmaster, Lou Midyette.

Midyette’s wife saw the name on the transom name board of a Union Steamship that sank 33 miles north of Hatteras, near Bodie Island, in 1862.

The name board washed ashore and was displayed a few years later at a residence in Manteo she happened to be visiting.

Boats are not just a part of Oriental’s history. Labeled the sailing capital of North Carolina, it’s common to find residents and visitors kayaking, fishing and sailing year round. Nearly 5,000- 6,000 sailors come in to port each year from the Intracoastal Waterway, with the Oriental Cup Regatta in September or the Neuse River Solo Race in October being among the biggest draws.

The town boasts a plethora of activities on the water, a wealth of award-winning artisans, an active musical society, a theater group and a thriving community spirit.

Find out more about the waterfront town at the Oriental History Museum at 802 Broad St. in Village Square. The museum features items of interest for all ages and is currently open Friday, 11am-3pm, Saturday, noon–4pm and Sunday, 1-4pm.

The year-round ferry, which carries 30 cars, docks at Minnesott Beach, which is just a 10-mile scenic drive to Oriental. For confirmation or additional information, call 1-800-BY-FERRY or visit ncferry. org.

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Exploring Nestled on Hwy 70 between Morehead City and New Bern, Havelock is best known as the home to 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 throughout the day, 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 from the 1858 joining of the Atlantic and North Carolina railroads. A depot was built at the crossing and named for accomplished British General Henry Havelock, who had gained popularity at the time for rescuing hostages during a bloody uprising in India. In addition to this community adopting Havelock as its moniker, seven other cities in the world share the general’s namesake.

Apart from being a railroad depot, Havelock distinguished itself by being a popular hunting and fishing destination in the late 1800s and on through the early 1930s. Even baseball legends Babe Ruth and Christie Mathewson came down to hunt and visit. Photo albums still exist with pictures of these two greats in hunting gear, posing with locals.

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Havelock enjoys visitors year round due to annual events like the NC Chili Festival in the fall and the MCAS Cherry Point Air Show held each June, along with natural attractions such as the Croatan National Forest and the Neuse River.

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Tuppence Performs Tuppence, a folk music duo comprised of Sara and Simon Spalding, will present a “Concert of Americana” at 7pm on Friday, July 2, at the Trent River Coffee Co. in New Bern. Duo Sara and Simon sing and play fiddle, guitar, mandolin, “octar” and more as they feature songs of American life over more than three centuries, including traditional and contemporary ballads, ragtime, sea songs, fiddle tunes and much more.

Tickets are $5 and are available at the door.

Call 252-514-2030 for more information or visit tuppencefolk.com.

Alfred Hitchcock Presents The New Bern Civic Theatre will present its second annual Summer Film Series, “A Summer with the Master,” featuring Alfred Hitchcock classics sure to have audiences enthralled. For $5 per person, audiences will see great classic films complete with the silver screen requisite popcorn and soda.

On Saturday, June 12, be sure “To Catch a Thief” starring Cary Grant and the lovely Grace Kelly. This 1955 romantic thriller has Grant as an American ex-patriot and retired cat burglar, John Robie, living on the French Riviera. When a series of jewel robberies throws suspicion on Robie, he sets out to find the real thief with the help of Grace Kelly, the daughter of a wealthy widow. Nominated for three Academy Awards, “To Catch a Thief” won for best cinematography.

Closing the summer set on Saturday, July 24, is 1959’s “North

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2,000-mile chase across America. Grant as middleaged Madison Avenue advertising executive Roger O. Thornhill is mistaken for a government agent by a gang of spies. He gets involved in a series of misadventures and is pursued across the states by both the spies and the government while being helped by a beautiful blonde. “North by Northwest” was nominated for three Oscars.

Both shows begin at 7pm. To reserve tickets, call 252-634-9057.

Collateral Damage in Oriental Collateral Damage, one of New Bern’s most popular rock bands, will perform at 7:30pm on Saturday, June 12, at the Toucan Grill, Oriental.

Andy Miller (formerly of Bearfoot) has joined forces with multi-instrumentalist Simon Spalding (of Tuppence), Ray Gottslebens, Freddy Scungios and Jodi Bettis (formerly of The Earplugs) to perform vintage and classic rock songs by The Police, Joni Mitchell, Jefferson Airplane, Grateful Dead and others.

New Bern History Reprinted The Reprint Company of Spartanburg, SC, has reissued its earlier printing of Chrisoph von Graffenried’s “Founding of New Bern.” The classic work was originally published in 1920 by the NC Historical Commission and was reprinted by The Reprint Company in 1973. The book has been out of print since the early 1980s.

The book chronicles Baron von Graffenried’s account of his and a partner’s efforts to settle a colony of German Palatines and Swiss in 1710 on a tongue of land between the Trent and Neuse rivers.

The city, he decided, would be named New Bern in honor of his home, Bern, Switzerland.

The hardback book of more than 400 pages is priced at $50 and is available in local bookstores or by mail from The Reprint Company, PO Box 5401, Spartanburg, SC, 29304.

Neuseworthy June Wed. 2: NC Symphony Red, White & Blue. 7:30pm. Enjoy a free concert of the NC Symphony aboard MCAS Cherry Point’s Station Theatre. Details: 877-6276724 or ncsymphony.org.

5, 12, 19, 26: New Bern Farmer’s Market. 8am-1pm. Located at 421 S. Front St., the New Bern Farmer’s Market features local produce, spring flowers and herbs, free range meat and poultry, goat cheese products, homemade bread and desserts, olive oil, sauces, handmade candies, barbecue sauces, flags and a variety of arts and crafts by local artisans. On June 12 it celebrates Bluegrass and Blueberry Day with music by Mac McElroy and friends along with locally-grown blueberries and recipes. On June 19, the market recognizes International Refugee Day, sponsored by the Interfaith Refugee Ministry and featuring ethnic food and music from various locales.

Cedar Grove Cemetery Tours. 4pm. Join the Earl of Craven Questers for a tour of the historic cemetery, including the graves of Civil War soldiers and

some of New Bern’s most colorful citizens. Tickets are $10. Details: 252-638-8558.

Sat. 5: 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.

Sun. 6: First Sunday in the Gardens. 1-5pm. The gardens at Tryon Palace Historic Sites are free on the first Sunday of each month. Details: 252-514-4900 or tryonpalace.org.

Asian Games. 2:30pm. Join the Asian Games Club of New

Bern at the Trent River Coffee Co. for an afternoon of fun. The featured game, Shogi (Japanese chess), will be taught and English instructions will be available.

Details: 252-514-2030 or 252636-1256.

Tue. 8: Neuse River – Life Begins with a Drop of Water. 7pm. The New Bern-Craven County Public Library is offering an informative program on the Neuse River with Jake Jacobson of the Neuse Riverkeeper Foundation as the guest speaker. Admission is free.

Refreshments will be served. Details: 252-638-7800.

10-12: Video/CD Sale. The New Bern-Craven County Public Library is selling thousands of used videos and books on tape. The sale will be open from 4-8pm on Thursday and 9am-5pm on Friday and Saturday in the library’s auditorium. Details: call 252638-7800.

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Neuseworthy (continued from page 27) with Sunday matinees slated for 3pm. The mood is high comedy as Mrs. Savage’s stepchildren try to have her committed in order to get their hands on her recent $10 million windfall. Tickets are $12 in advance; $15 at the door.

Details: 252-638-1333 or rivertownerepertoryplayers.net.

11-19: Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament. One of the oldest (it turns 52 this year) and largest sportfishing tournaments in the country, Big Rock is a term well-known in the fishing arena.

Named after an off-shore fishing site, the annual event involves gala parties and daily public weigh-ins at the Morehead City waterfront, but it’s all done for a good cause. While the winners often walk away with a handsome purse, so do many area charities. Details: thebigrock. com or 252-247-3575.

Sat. 12: Bernaroo. 1-10pm. The third installment of New Bern Parks and Recreation Department’s Bernaroo arts and music festival converges on Union Point Park for a day-long celebration.

The event features local, regional and nationally touring acts. Bring a picnic lunch, blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy a day of music.

Tickets are $10. Details: 252639-2901 or newbern-nc.org.

Thur. 17: African-American Lecture – We’ve Come This Far by Faith. 7pm. Free. Details: 252514-4900 or tryonpalace.org.

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choir at Temple Baptist Church, 1500 Kingdom Way. Details: 252-635-1710.

Sat. 19: 7th annual Art on the Neuse. 9am-4pm. Visit Oriental for a fun-filled fine arts and craft festival at the Oriental Marina and Inn. Expect to see plenty of jewelry, sculpture, ceramics, photography and more.

Juneteenth Heritage Ball.

6:30pm. The Heritage Ball recognizes African Americans of New Bern and the surrounding area at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center. Tickets are $40. Details: 252-635-1710 or newbern300.com.

Sun. 20: Juneteenth Homecoming Picnic & Family Gathering.

2pm. Family and friends will gather at Union Point Park for a grand picnic and community stories. Free. Details: 252-6351710.

Tue. 22: South Lawn Concert Series – NC Symphony. 7:30pm.

Pack a picnic and bring your family to Tryon Palace Historic Sites

and Gardens for a free concert of the North Carolina Symphony on the site’s south lawn. Gates open at 5pm. No alcoholic beverages or pets are allowed. Details: 252514-4900 or tryonpalace.org.

25-27: BHA Antiques Show and Sale. Held at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City, this 49th annual event is part of the Beaufort Historical Association’s Old Homes and Gardens Tour.

Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 on the day of the event. Details: 252-728-5225 or beauforthistoricsite.org.

25-26: Beaufort Old Homes and Gardens Tour. 10am-5pm. Celebrating its 50th year, the popular annual undertaking features private homes, bed and breakfasts, churches and other public buildings. Tickets are $16 in advance or $20 on the day of the event.

Details: 252-728-5225 or beauforthistoricsite.org.

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noon to 4pm and 6 to 10pm at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center. The festival honors the founding European immigrants and promotes local and regional breweries. In keeping with New Bern’s military connection, the event will bring awareness to the issue of wounded warriors. For more information, call 877-2467349.

New Bern History Bowl.

9am-noon. The New Bern History Bowl, part of the town’s 300th anniversary celebration, will hold its first elimination round at Orringer Auditorium on the campus of Craven Community College.

The event is sponsored by the First Night Committee. Details: 252-259-3009.

As New Bern celebrates its historic 300th anniversary, there’s never been a better time to learn more about the town. Watch for these educational (and fun) events in the calendar to catch up on your local history and lore: June 8 – Life Begins with a Drop of Water June 19 – Juneteenth Heritage Ball June 26 – New Bern History Bowl July 2 – Making of the State July 4 – A 19th Century Town Celebration

July 2-3: 30th Croaker Festival – Oriental. This two-day old-fashioned festival features a parade at 10am Saturday morning, a regatta, live music, baking contest, pageant, street dance, kids park, educational displays, vendors and fireworks. Details: croakerfestival. com.

Fri. 2: Making of the State. 1pm.

Explore the state of North Carolina with Tryon Palace Historic Sites and this interactive program. The audience participates in the First Provincial Congress and lead North Carolina’s course toward the Revolutionary War. Free with regular admission or $4 for adults, $2 for students.

Details: 252-514-4900 or tryonpalace.org.

Sat. 3: Celebration of the Declaration. 9am-2pm. Join Tryon Pal-

ace Historic Sites and Gardens as it celebrates the nation’s Declaration of Independence. Enjoy patriotic children’s crafts, Colonial cricket matches, musket firing demonstrations, a Fife and Drum Corps performance at 11am and much more. Garden admission is free. Interior tours require a ticket. Details: 252-514-4900 or tryonpalace.org.

Sun. 4: First Sunday in the Gardens. 1-5pm. The gardens at Tryon Palace Historic Sites are free on the first Sunday of each month. Details: 252-514-4900 or tryonpalace.org.

A 19th Century Town Celebration. 1-4pm. In the 1800s, the citizens of New Bern celebrated their 4th of July on the lawn of the New Bern Academy. The public is invited this year to attend a recreation of the event held there on July 4, 1836 – the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy music, games, dancing and more. A special period reading of the Declaration is planned for 2:30pm. This free event is sponsored by Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens. Details: 252-514-4900 or tryonpalace. org.

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MARKET Airports 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.

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

Arts, Galleries & Crafts The Accidental Artist, 220 Craven St. in historic downtown New Bern is a paint-your-ownpottery 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, 252633-4369, carolinacreations. com (R-19).

New Bern Artworks & Company, 323B Middle St. (rear), enter through Port City Java or the Bank of the Arts. A fine arts gallery representing local artists, featuring a wide range of styles and media. Open Tues.Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 10am-4pm.

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, M-Sat, 252-514-2681, weaverswebb.com (R-17).

Entertainment & Attractions New Bern Civic Theatre, 412 Pollock St. Box office: 252-6330567. Info: 252-634-9057, newberncivictheatre.org (R-18).

RiverTowne Repertory Players, 403 East Front St., located at the Shrine Center at intersection of East Front & Broad streets. Call 252-638-3750 for information on upcoming shows. Tickets on sale at Bank of the Arts or visit rivertownerepertoryplayers.com (P-20).

Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens, tour historic buildings including Tryon Palace, the grand restoration of North Carolina’s colonial capitol & governor’s mansion, plus 14 acres of impressive gardens exploring three centuries of gardening history.

One of North Carolina’s prime attractions, programs & special events are featured throughout the year. 252-514-4900, 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).

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Arturo’s Mexican Restaurant, 1900-A S. Glenburnie Road, Ste. A, 252-634-1894, we pride ourselves on providing our customers with a unique and pleasurable dining experience.

Join us for lunch or dinner. See our menu online at arturosdining.com (G-1).

Bear City Fudge, 236-C Middle St., offering more than 30 flavors of freshly made fudge. Standard varieties plus exotic experiences like jalapeno, mochachino and more. Freshly baked gourmet cupcakes available in a variety of flavors. Fudge platters and mail orders available. 11am6pm Mon.-Sat., 252-636-1360, bearcityfudge.com (R-18).

Boston Deli, 309 Middle St., features subs, sandwiches, salads and more as well as meats and cheeses by the pound.

Platters for all occasions.

10am-6pm, six days a week, 252-633-4899 (Q-18).

Charlie’s Restaurant, Hwy 55 South, Bayboro, offering home cooked meals, homemade desserts, delicious grilled steaks and daily specials. Most outstanding seafood around, now just minutes from New Bern with the completed highway, open Tues.-Sat. 6am8pm, Sun. 7am-2pm and Mon. 6am-2pm, 252-745-4551.

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).

Dinner Time Magic, 2715 Hwy 70 E, New Bern. Fondue is a wonderful way to relax and enjoy food, socialize with your favorite people and enjoy life. We have four delicious cheese fondues, four very different salads and entrees to match anyone’s appetite as well as pre-packaged meals you can take home to enjoy. Let us take the work out of dinner. Fondue hours are 4-9pm, Thur.-Sat. 252-635-5000 or dinnertimemagic.com.

Fraser’s Wine, Cheese & More, 210 Middle St., features a variety of wine, whether you are shopping for yourself or someone else, check out our unique selection of wines, imported cheeses, specialty foods, imported & domestic beer, wine accessories & elegant gifts, as well as Fraser’s Fantasy Bags, 252-634-2580 (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).

Grandma’s Goodies, 1908 MLK Jr. Blvd., muffins, cupcakes, cookies, cakes and pies for that special occasion or an everyday treat made with grandma’s touch, 252-635-1370, grandmasgoodies@suddenlink.net (F-6).

Half Time Pub & Grub, 3325 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., enjoy handcrafted, made-to-order cuisine in a great sports atmosphere with 23 hi-def monitors while our all-pro team caters to you. It’s like having box seats at every game, 252-6728777 (G-3).

Harvey Mansion, 221 S. Front St., enjoy casual dining in six historic dining rooms. Come early from 5-6:30pm for a scaled down version of the menu with smaller portions and smaller prices. Open Tues.-Sun. 5pm, last seating at 8pm, 252-635-3232, harveymansionhistoricinn.com (S-18).

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

Toucan Grill, 103 Wall St., Oriental, festive dining along Oriental’s Inner Harbor overlooking the town docks. Live music on the patio Tiki Bar. Nightly entertainment on weekends. Watch the boats and sunset views while enjoying a true waterfront dining experience. 252-249-2204, tourcangrill.com.

Lodging Hilton New Bern Riverfront Hotel, 100 Middle Lane, nestled on the banks of the Trent River in historic downtown, the Hilton features 171 newly-appointed rooms with all amenities, meeting/banquet space and fine dining at Christoph’s on the Water.

252-638-3585 (T-19).

Marinas Wayfarers Cove, 1107 Bennett, Arapahoe, on the Neuse River, this hurricane-protected, fullservice, 150-slip marina offers a permanent home to boats of all designs and sizes. With the 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.

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Real Estate Stillwater Harbour/Tab Premium Built Homes, an exclusive and secluded area that offers affordable waterfront living just minutes from downtown New Bern. Homes start in the $300s, with a total of 36 home sites and 100 deepwater boat slips in a protected harbor. For more information call 252-638-8310.

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 e-mail michelle@villagerealtyorientalnc.com.

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

Emphasis on Bern, Switzerland, our “Mother City.” All flags, T-shirts, chocolates, nice selection of English teapots, musical notions, German nutcrackers, cuckoo clocks & steins. Visitor information too, phone/fax 252-6372300 (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 Fisher-

man hats, Sunday Afternoon, & more. Open 7 days a week, stop by this fun-to-browse & buy shop, 252-633-5501 (Q-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.

M-Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 11am3pm. Great gifts for all ages, free gift wrapping, 252-636-3285 (R-18).

Etched in Time Designs, 309 Middle St., a fun-to-browse boutique with lots of unique items for you to personalize. Our monogrammed shells, engravable sterling silver, one of a kind ceramic tiles and more are fun and affordable. Work is on site, so turnaround is usually same or next day. Free shipping, 252633-3834 or etchedintimedesigns.com (R-18).

The Haymaker’s Wife, 219-A Craven St., is the only country store in New Bern. Featuring home décor and special gifts.

Call 252-633-2956 (R-19).

Late Bloomer Garden & Gift Shop, 809 Pollock St., come experience autumn at the newly

restored All Saints Chapel, an eclectic shop offering an outstanding selection of pottery, iron & metal works & other curious, unique & artful finds to enhance indoor & outdoor living. Open Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. noon4pm; closed Tuesdays; 252-633-0999 (R-15).

Marsha’s Cottage, 204 Wall St., Oriental, features casually elegant clothing, accessories and unique gifts. New merchandise is arriving daily. Call 252249-0334 or visit marshascottage.com.

Middle Street Landing, 225 Middle St., fine gift shop offering “unique gifts for those you love.”

Handbags and accessories by Vera Bradley, Baggallini and Lodis. Pandora Jewelry designed in Denmark. Jewelry by Emily Ray and engraved jewelry by Heartstrings. Fragrances by Crabtree & Evelyn, The Thymes and Lady Primrose. Fashionable coats by Mycra Pac and Maralyce Ferree.

Christopher Radko, Old World Christmas and Carolers by Byers’ Choice. Exceptional customer service and free gift wrap are the hallmarks of Middle Street Landing. Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm, 252-514-0000 (Q-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. M-Fri. 6:30am-5:30pm, Sat. 6:30am-5pm, 252-638-4261. mitchellhardwareonline.com (R-19).

NautiPaws Pet Boutique & Dog Bakery, 223 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 four-legged friends are welcome inside for a treat. 252-637-0247 (R-18).

The Pepsi Store, 256 Middle St., is the birthplace of Pepsi-Cola.

Stop in for unique gifts promoting the logo of North Carolina’s favorite beverage. Collectibles, clothing, postcards, books and more. Call 252-636-5898 or visit pepsistore.com (Q-18).

Re Chic Boutique, 1312 Broad St., upscale resale with highend furniture, designer women’s clothing and accessories. Open Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm and Saturday, 10am-3pm. 252-6728863 (E-7).

Rosemary St. Clair Originals, 711 B. Pollock St. (near Tryon Palace). A unique shop featuring Custom-Made Designer, Special Occasion and Art-to-Wear Clothing for all figures including Plus Sizes. Also carrying Sangam

Cotton & Tencel Clothing.

Fri. & Sat. 1-4pm or by appointment. 252-636-3589 or stclairoriginals.com (R15).

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, 10am6pm 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., 8am8pm, 252-636-5933 (G-1).

Twice as Nice, 2650 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd.; Upscale Boutique, 224 Craven St., consignment stores featuring high quality women’s and children’s clothing and accessories at reasonable prices. Open Mon.-Fri., 10-6pm, Sat., 10-5pm, 252633-1868 or 252-633-4432, (H1), (R-19).

Tryon Palace Museum & Garden Shops, 613 Pollock St., offers unique gifts and collectables of porcelain, silver and pottery from the Victorian, Early American and Civil War periods. Also available are custom souvenirs of Tryon Palace, local and regional history books and educational toys for children. Free gift wrapping. 252-514-4932 (R-15).

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