Twin Rivers Artists Associa-tion (TRAA) shares space with Craven Community

College (CCC) in our Main Gallery beginning April 7 in an exhibit that offers something for everyone! TRAA exists to promote and encourage the creation, education and appreciation of fine art throughout the region. Many of our area’s finest artists are members, and each year the Bank of the Arts hosts its juried exhibition of a range of styles and mediums. Judging takes place on April 4, and the exhibit officially opens April 7. The task of selecting art to be in-cluded and determining award winners for TRAA falls to Sue Byrne Russell, a professional artist, teacher and a tour-ing artist-in-residence. Her BFA is in Graphic Design from the University of Georgia and an MA from Arizona State University. Her work is at gal-leries in Brunswick, GA, Cedar Mountain, NC and Brevard, NC. Here’s where you come in! When you visit the exhibit, cast a ballot for the art that most captures your heart and imagination. The People’s Choice Award will be presented at TRAA’s monthly meeting on May 3.

CCC Visual Art students’ work from the fall and spring semesters joins TRAA’s exhibit. The Visual Art program offers a range of two-

dimensional and three-dimensional courses in a nurturing and challenging atmosphere for students who want a strong foundation in the arts, whether their goals include a career in the arts or personal enrichment. Students have the skill set, portfolio and tools to enter Fine Art departments at competitive colleges and universities, set up private studios or enter the creative workforce. Recent CCC graduates who opted to pursue their Fine Arts education have moved on to East Carolina University, Appalachian State University, The University of North Carolina at Ashville and Chapel Hill, as well as Ringling School of Art, Savannah College of Art and Design and the Art Institute in Raleigh, NC.

MARCH/APRIL 2017 317 MIDDLE STREET P.O. BOX 596 NEW BERN, NORTH CAROLINA

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Arts Luminary TRAA Juried Show and CCC Exhibit in April

Above: “Into the Woods,” oil by Eileen Wroe. Right: “Run for It,” watercolor by Mimi Dixon. The opening reception for both exhibits, with a number of the art-ists in attendance, is 5-8 p.m. during the April 7 ArtWalk. Be sure to stop by at 6 p.m. for the awards presentations.

Nell Maha is an Asian Ink Brush Painter and Calligrapher. She was introduced to Asian Ink Brush Painting at the Venice Art Center in Florida, where she took her first workshop in SumiE from Frederica Marshall in 1997. While liv-

ing in Florida she took classes with Keiko Romerstein, Yang Chen and Aiko Anderson. In addition Nell has studied with many other American, Chinese, Korean and Japanese Masters. Her work has been accepted into Juried Shows and Exhibitions in Florida, Minnesota, North Carolina, Maryland, Alabama, Canada, South Korea, China, Taiwan and Japan. Nell now lives in New Bern, North Carolina, where she is enjoying intro-ducing her Asian-inspired art to a new audience. She is a member of Twin Rivers Art-ists Association and the Craven Arts Council.

April in the Director’s Gallery: Nell Maha

From left: Ceramics by Krystal Jean Eldred; painting by Billicia Pressley.

Above: “New Bamboo” Right: “Dancing Cloud”

Oscar-winning songwriter Sammy Fain wrote pop hits and show tunes for Broadway and Hollywood from the 1920s through the 1950s. His first hit song was in 1924 and first Oscar in 1953 for “Secret Love,” sung by Doris Day. He worked with many lyricists, including Mitchell Parish, Irving Kahal, Jack Yellen, and E.Y. Harburg. Tom Bernett has worked in USO shows, traveled with top-40 show bands, played in dinner theater and pit orchestras, toured with the American Cavalcade of Big Bands, and backed internationally famous entertainers. He can sing complex vocal stylings, earning him extensive experience as a featured vocalist fronting big bands. Court Stewart holds a Master’s degree in jazz piano performance from the University of Tennessee. While still working toward his degree, his own jazz group won the Downbeat Reader’s Award for best small group performance. He is highly in demand as one of the finest all-around keyboard players in eastern North Carolina.

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2016-2017 Board of directorsBarbara Brown, President

Rich Daniels, Vice PresidentElizabeth Spencer, SecretarySue Steinhauser, Treasurer

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LuminaryExecutive Editor: Carol Tokarski

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March 18, 7 p.m.: The Music of Carole KingFeaturing Heather Pierson, Sean Nadeau & Davy Sturtevant

Preconcert talk at 6:30 p.m. Reception sponsored by the ROMEOsSince writing “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” for the Shirelles at 17, Carole King has arguably become the most celebrated and iconic singer/songwriter of all time. To date, more than 400 of her compositions have been recorded by more than 1,000 artists, resulting in 100 hit singles. The Heather Pierson Acoustic Trio burst onto the national folk scene in 2015. Pierson (lead vocals, acous-tic guitar, tenor banjo, piano) is an award-winning singer/songwriter and performer. With eight previous solo recordings under her belt, Heather’s wise-beyond-her-years songwriting, angelic voice, and world-class chops have catapulted her into the spotlight. Davy Sturtevant (cornet, dobro, fiddle, mandolin, harmony vocals) is a veteran touring artist, producer, engineer, songwriter, and performer. Shawn Nadeau (bass, harmony vocals) brings nearly two decades of performing experience to the trio. Reports Illinois coffeehouse owner Dave Humphrey, “Heather’s trio gave one of the most entertaining, artistic, and engaging performances we’ve hosted in our 46 years! Their consummate musicianship, gorgeous vocal harmonies, and excellent songwriting held me and our full-house audience spellbound. Individually, the three of them are terrific. As a trio they are astounding....”

At the Gallery 20th Century American Composers Celebrated at the Bank of the Arts!

April 29, 7 p.m.: The Music of Sammy FainFeaturing Court Stewart & Tom Bernett

Preconcert talk at 6:30 p.m. Reception sponsored by Fraser Croft & Friends

“Will You Love Me Tomorrow” “So Far Away”

“Take Good Care Of My Baby” “The Loco-Motion” “Up On The Roof”

“Chains”“One Fine Day”

“Hey Girl” “I’m Into Something Good”

“Don’t Bring Me Down” “Jazzman”

“It’s Too Late”“God Only Knows”

“I Feel the Earth Move”“Tapestry”

“Up On the Roof”“You’ve Got a Friend”

Down East Folkarts FEstival

Tickets: $15 CAC&G Members; $20 Nonmembers at the Bank of the Arts or Call 252-638-2577

“Are You Havin’ Any Fun?”“Beyond the Laughing Sky”

“Dear Hearts & Gentle People““Fantasmic!” (Disney)

“Goodnight, Mrs. Calabash, Wherever You Are” “I’ll Be Seeing You”

“Let a Smile Be Your Umbrella” “Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing”

“Merrily on My Way”“Once Upon A Dream”

“Wedding Bells (Are Breaking Up That Old Gang of Mine)”

“You Can Fly! You Can Fly!”

Friday, March 24Bank of the Arts2 p.m. Weaving display, demonstration, participation, craft4 p.m. Program of traditional Celtic harp music5 p.m. Sponsors’ reception, catered by Prohibition

Christ Episcopal Church yard (mid-afternoon ‘til dark) Rich Daniels’ pottery and art glass

Stanly Hall7 p.m. Lipbone Redding 8 p.m. The Blue-Eyed Bettys

Saturday, March 25Bank of the Arts10 a.m. Children’s Workshop by Lipbone Redding Weaving display, demonstration, participation, craftNoon Storytelling Contest, emceed by Rodney Kemp3 p.m. Wild Honey

Christ Episcopal Church yard (most of the day) Rich Daniels’ pottery and art glass display, demonstration, participation, craft

Rivertowne Ballroom2 p.m. Clogging workshop, Greengrass Cloggers3:30 p.m. Beginners’ session, contra dancing4 p.m. Contra dance: Bree Kalb, caller; Charley Horse, band $10 general, $8 members, $5 students

First Baptist Church garden6:10 pm Drumming Circle, to be led by Jonkonnu Troupe

Stanly Hall10 a.m. Storytelling workshop by Rodney Kemp ($10)7 p.m. Scearce and Ketner concert, catered by Prohibition8 p.m. Pat Donohue (A Prairie Home Companion’s All Star Band)

Sunday, March 26Stanly Hall2 p.m. Mari Black, catering by Prohibition3 p.m. Kaia Kater

The Blue-Eyed Bettys

Kaia KaterMari Black

Lipbone Redding

TICKETS: There are three two-set concerts—Friday at 7, Sat-urday at 7 and Sunday at 2 p.m. A single set (Friday, Saturday or Sunday) is $20; two concerts are $35; all three concerts are $50. Tickets available at the Bank of the Arts, call 252-646-4657 or at PayPal @ www.downeastfolkarts.org/ Scearce and Ketner Pat Donohue

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Whenever budget restrictions are imposed, arts programs are the first to go. Yet art is central to intellectual and motor development. Learning to create and appreciate visual aes-

thetics may be more important than ever to the development of the next generation of children as they grow up. For example, the experience of making decisions and choices in the course of creating art carries over into other parts of life, encouraging innovative thinking. Art education teaches students how to interpret, criticize and use visual information and how to make choices based on it. There also is a correlation between art and other achievement. A report by Americans for the Arts states that young people who participate regu-larly in the arts are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement, to participate in a math and science fair or to win an award for writing an essay or poem than children who do not participate. The Bank of the Arts is pleased to reinforce the importance of art in our schools through this exhibit, which runs March 4-25. The Epiphany School of Global Studies (k-12) provides opportu-nities for students to explore various two- and three-dimensional art mediums, including drawing (pastels, charcoal, colored pencils, graphite and ink), printmaking (linocuts, collagraphs and monoprints), painting (watercolor and acrylic), clay (hand building and potter’s wheel), carv-ing and crafts. “At Epiphany, students have opportunities to experience international travel, exposing them to the architecture, arts and crafts of different cultures. Students are encouraged to use their travels as inspira-tion for their artworks,” says Jodi Tomboulian, art instructor. “Recently, the middle school and upper school art students have been involved with a collaborative project with students in China. Epiphany art students il-lustrated descriptive paragraphs and poems that were written by students in Sichuan, China, on the topic of peace.” Annunciation Catholic middle school students this year studied Peter Clark, a British collage artist; hence, our inspiration. Art teacher Eva Glennon says that Clark loves creating art “that makes you smile” from a multiple of found papers. “For our collages, a six-week project,

the students chose animals to accompany our Jungle Book theme. The 7th and 8th graders’ icon project for 2017 is Our Lady of Fatima; her 100th year anniversary is this spring. An icon, while never signed, is prayerfully traced, in order to resemble the original.”

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The Month of March in the Bank of the Arts Director’s GalleryArtists: The Next Generation

Works by Epiphany students, clockwise from upper left: “Peace Dove,” by Aiden Restelli, grade 9–wire and embossed metal sculpture; “Noontime Walk,” by Anna Walker, grade 12–watercolor and black pen; “Peaceful Place,” by Lily Smith, grade 8–pastels; “Peacefulness,” by Madelyn Bircher, grade 9–watercolor pencils; Untitled (whales), by Daniel Wade, grade 12–watercolor; “Peace-ful Willow,” by Summersjoy Whittaker, grade 11–water-color; “Whale, We,” by Ashton Smith, grade 12–watercolor.

Works by Annunciation students, clockwise from upper left: “100th Anniversary Icon,” by Samantha Perrien, grade 8–wood block with watered-down, rubbed and washed acrylics; “Slow and Steady Wins the Race,” by Caitlyn Gualtieri, grade 7–paper collage; “Get Out of the Way,” by Micah Bragg, grade 8–paper col-lage; “Lovable,” by Bella Olmstead, grade 8–paper collage; “I C U,” by Mallory Rutherford, grade 7–paper collage.

Craven County Public Schools Student Art at the Duffy Galleryin April and May

Craven County Schools’ Visual Arts Program proudly announces its Art Show in April and May, in the Duffy Gallery of the NC History Center at Tryon Palace. Art students from all grade levels have an opportunity to highlight work combining their academic knowledge and artist skills

into the most wonderful and touching compositions. This is the third year the Program has partnered with Tryon Palace to offer this show that allows student artists to appreciate having their work on display, to gain a sense of pride and to learn proper gallery etiquette. A reception is planned during the show for families to enjoy this experience. Visitors are invited to join the Craven County Visual Arts Program in celebrating its aspiring artists. It’s a show you do not want to miss!

Aboriginal study painting by Leslie Solis , grade 9–New Bern High School.

A r tCarolina Creations, 317A Pollock St.252-633-4369; carolinacreationsnewbern.comMon.-Thu. 10-6; Fri. 10-8; Sat. 10-6; Sun. 11-4Through Apr. 30: New Bern in BloomFeatures paintings of New Bern architecture and gardens, art for the garden, birdhouses and garden sculpture.Apr. 7, 5-8 p.m.: Reception for Home and Garden Tour ParticipantsMeet the poster artist, Jan Francoeur. Fine Art at Baxters, 323 Pollock St., 252-634-9002fineartatbaxters.com; Mon.-Fri. 10-6; Sat., 10-5 Mar. 10-30: “Creative Healers,” featuring John McQuaide, M.D.Mar. 10-29 silent auction bidding; Mar. 30, 5-8 p.m. (National Physicians Day) Live Auction and reception. This exhibit and auction showcases the artistic side of our medical community. The CarolinaEast Hospital Foundation in partnership with Fine Art at Baxters presents an exhibit of medical community art, including paintings, photography, pottery and sculpture.Apr. 7-8 Event: Historic Building Tour; reception Apr. 7, 5-8 p.m. The gallery offers a behind-the-scenes view of its historic 1920s building as part of the Spring Home & Garden Tour’s 50th An-niversary. Gallery artists Joanne Giesel, Karen Crenshaw and Eric McRay will be painting home renderings, as well as nautical and local scenes. Benny Baxter (Nelson McDaniel) might even make a surprise appearance and take you back to the Baxter era!

The Red Shoe Studio Gallery, 323B Middle St. (behind Sweet Pea’s Cafe), 252-670-7736 Tues.-Sat. 10-5 The Red Shoe continues to feature the work of Rick Hooper and Nell Maha, as well as several other fiber artists. To get the latest information, visit The Red Shoe’s Facebook page athttps://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=the%20red%20shoes

New Bern-Craven County Library400 Johnson St., 252-638-7800Mon.- Thu. 9-9; Fri.-Sat. 9-6; Sun. 2-6 Mar.: Bernice Abraham, paintings; reception Mar. 2 Bernice Abraham’s background includes Parsons School of Design in NYC, a B.S. from ECU and a M.Ed. from the University of Hawaii. As a Marine Corps wife, she moved 26 times in 27 years, most re-cently in Hawaii, which can be seen in the Asian flare of her work.April: Chuck Colucci, photography; reception Apr. 6

Accidental Artist, 219-A Craven St.252-634-3411; www.theaccidentalartistnc.comMon.-Tue. 10-6; Wed.- Fri. 10 to 9; Sat. 10-6; Sun. 12-6Call to find out about workshops or other events.

M u s i cCraven Community Concert BandMar. 28, 7 p.m.; Grover C. Fields Performing Arts CenterAdmission: Free, donations to support the band are acceptedThe program features traditional band music, under the baton of Mitch Martin (MSgt Retired), a retired Marine Corps Musician. The 65-member band presents three concerts each year.

Spring Choral WorkshopMar. 30, 31, 6:30 p.m.: Rehearsals for Requiem for the LivingApr. 1, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Learn/rehearse iconic choral music First Presbyterian Church, 400 New St.; $10; music score $12Clinician is Robert A. Harris, hailed as “one of the finest choral trainers and conductors” and a master at “helping singers make

grand works of music sound sublime.” Saturday’s rehearsals will include Master Class activities and choral/vocal technique.Contact Cheryl Kite, 252-717-5667; kiteca@centurylink.net

The City Laundry (TCL), 901 Pollock St., www.LiveatTCL.comMar. 3, 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m.: Mardi Gras Kickoff Party, featuring Wild Honey and The Unknown Tongues and hosted by Madame Z and her Drag Divas; $10.Mar. 4, 8 p.m.: Improv Comedy Night, featuring IBX Improv; $7.Mar. 10, 8 p.m.-midnight: Phanto Playbows (rock-a-billy, rock’n’roll, surfer); $10.Mar. 17, 8 p.m.: Irish music with BRB; $7.Mar. 23, 24, 25, Apr. 1, 7, 8: Complete Works of William Shake-speare (abridged, with madcap troupe of actors); see website.Apr. 15, 7:30 p.m.: Lewis and Clark, a tribute to Frank Sinatra and Patsy Cline, featuring Von Lewis and Abbey Clark; $20.Apr. 22, 7:30 p.m.: Madame Z’s 70s Realness; $10.

St. Patrick & The Battle of New BernTrent River Coffee Co., 208 Craven St. Mar. 10, 7 p.m.; tickets $10 and free for students younger than 18This program featuring Simon Spalding is divided in two parts.St. Patrick’s Day: reel, jigs and hornpipes on the fiddle, along with favorite Irish nautical ballads and singalong sea chanteys. Battle of New Bern: patriotic songs, dance tunes and satirical songs by Union and Confederate soldiers and sailors. The program also includes a song about the two-day naval battle between the Virginia and the Monitor and other ships in Hampton Roads, VA.

Down East FolkArts SocietyFolk Arts Festival: Mar. 24-26 in New Bern (see article, p. 2) The Honey Dewdrops: Apr. 21, 7:30 p.m.Trent River Coffee Co., 208 Craven St.www.downeastfolkarts.org/Concerts.htmlTickets: $16, $13 (DEFAS members/active military), $10 (stu-dents), available at the Bank of the Arts or at the website aboveBaltimoreans Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish combine a folksy, Americana sound with a pinch of rock. Tight harmonies, a clawhammer banjo, a mandolin, guitars and maybe a fiddle.

At the Gallery: 20th Century American Composers Bank of the Arts, 317 Middle StreetMar. 18: The Music of Carole King: Heather Pierson, Sean Nadeau & Davy Sturtevant Apr. 29: The Music of Sammy Fain: Court Stewart & Tom Bernett Preconcert discussions at 6:30 p.m.; performances at 7 p.m.(See page 2 for related article.)Tickets: $15 members; $20 nonmembers, available at the Bank of the Arts or call 252-638-2577.

Craven Concerts: Portraits of AmericaApr. 5, 7:30 p.m.; Grover C. Fields Performing Arts CenterTicket info: call 252-637-1119 or visit www.cravenconcertsinc.org You can’t listen to a painting or see a song. Or can you? George Bugatti challenges that notion in his one-of-

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The Arts at CAC&G Member Organizations

“New Bern Evening in December,” by John McQuaide, M.D., is at Fine Art at Baxters Mar. 10-30

Paintings by Bernice Abraham are at the Library in March.

The Honey Dewdrops perform at Trent River Coffee Co. Apr. 21

a-kind show, pairing the music and art of the most celebrated American cities. Backed by a swingy jazz trio, the acclaimed Las Vegas mainstay pianist/singer belts and croons his way through the heartland with songs you know by heart, while images of America’s most famous landmarks fill the screen. So whether you’re in a New York state of mind of you’ve left your heart in San Francisco, you’ll want to be in New Bern, NC, for this program.

Exploration in the Arts: The Carolina Klezmer ProjectOrringer Auditorium at Craven Community College; freeApr. 27, 7:30 p.m.; $24 adults; $12 studentsKlezmer is the musical fusion of many cultures and traditions dat-ing back thousands of years. Hear and learn about this musical tradition when a six-member band plays the traditional horas, freilakhs, waltzes, shers and tzardisas. As an aural tradition, much like Jazz, Klezmer music developed and kept its popularity from generation to generation. Finley Woolston serves as host.

Craven Community Chorus: Echoes in the ParkOrringer Auditorium, Craven Community College, 800 College Ct. May 4, 7 p.m.; May 6, 3 p.m.; May 7, 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 and available for purchase in advance from Bank of the Arts, UPS

Store, Kitchen on Trent, Fuller’s Music, Harris Teeter and from any Chorus member. Tickets for students with ID and active military/families are available for $5 at the door. The concert begins with Dan Forrest’s Requiem for the Living, a five-movement contemporary composition comprised of liturgi-cal text. The second half has Hoagy Carmichael songs, music from Rodgers & Hammerstein musicals and a medley from Music Man.

B o o k sThe Next Chapter Books & Art, 320 South Front St.Apr. 7, 5-8 p.m. Author Patricia L. Woodard is on hand with her new children’s book Ava and Salome: Welcome to Cali!

T h e a t r eNew Bern Civic Theatre: Once On This Island Jr. 414 Pollock St., www.newberncivictheatre.org; 252-633-0567 Mar. 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, Apr. 1 at 7:30 p.m.; Mar. 19, 26 at 2 p.m.Tickets: $14 in advance; $16 at the door; $10 students/military

With almost non-stop song and dance, this Calypso-flavored musical tells the story of a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with a wealthy boy from the other side of her island.

RiverTowne Players: Jekyll & HydeApr. 21, 22, 28, 29, May 5, 6 at 8 p.m.; Apr. 23, 30 at 3 p.m. Masonic Theatre, 514 Hancock St.; www.rivertowneplayers.org Tickets: $16 in advance at the Bank of the Arts or online at www.showtix4u.com; $19 at the door; $10 students The epic struggle between good and evil comes to life on stage in this musical. Based on the classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson and featuring pop rock hits from Frank Wildhorn and Leslie Bricusse.

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More Events at Member Organizations

Coming June 17: Neil Diamond Tribute Show

Mark Reno, known to us for his Elvis tribute shows, also has performed Neil Diamond’s music for several years. Arts Luminary will have more info in our next issue, but tickets ($35) are available NOW at the Bank of the Arts, Mitchell Hardware and Fuller’s Music. For VIP $45 & Preferred $40 tickets, call 252-658-5375.

Art Classes at Craven Community CollegeThanks in part to a grant from The Harold H. Bate Foundation and as part of our New Beginnings Through the Arts initiative, Craven Arts Council has teamed with Craven Community College in bringing back a selection of highly engaging art classes. The classes vary in length and are taught by local professional artists, mostly at the New Bern campus of Craven Community College. DATE(S) CLASS INSTRUCTOR FEE• March 1-22 (Wednesdays) Introduction to Needle Felting Andrea Owens $80• March 3-31 Basic Metal Jewelry Making Liz Steiner $250• March 3-31 (Fridays) The Art of Making a Book (for beginners) Liz Steiner $150• March 3 - April 7 (Fridays) Watercolor Painting: Intermediate Ed Macomber $125• March 16-April 27 (Thursdays) Drawing Jill Eberle $160

A complete listing of scheduled classes can be viewed by going to www.cravencc.edu/aep. Register online, call 252-638-7248 or go to the Craven Community College’s Workforce Develop-ment office in the Brock Administration Building, Room 114. Credit card, check or cash payments are accepted. Artists interested in teaching a class can contact program coordinator Susan Moffat-Thomas at 252-638-1367 office or email moffat-thomass@cravencc.edu.

POTTERSJoanne AshtonJoyce BasyeJim BisbeeAlessandro CagiatiCity Potters Michael DePietro, Gloria Hodgert, Pat Hughes, Rebecca Shelley, Anne Marie Skogsbakken, Deborah Wheeler Carolyn CurranRich DanielsScott HainesJunior CivitansKitty’s CornerBecky LapadulaShelly MathiotCarole McCrackenNew Bern Arts & Wellness CenterNancy NewmanChris O’ConnellPigments of Imagination Misty Lupton, Carol Erwin, Wanda Anderson, Sheila ScottPat TenczaThe Accidental ArtistTryon CivitansMelanie WatersBrent WheelwrightCandace Young

FOOD PROVIDERSA Dog’s DreamAnnabelle’sBiblical House of GodBlueWave Café CarolinaEast Nurse ManagementCentenary United Methodist ChurchChik-fil-AThe Chelsea RestaurantChrist Episcopal ChurchCow CaféChristoph’s on the WaterEbenezer Presbyterian ChurchEpiphany School of Global StudiesFirst Baptist ChurchFirst Presbyterian ChurchFriday’s 1890 SeafoodGarber United Methodist ChurchGreen Bear FitnessMcCarthy CourtPollocksville Presbyterian ChurchRefreshing Lives MinistrySaint Paul Catholic ChurchSting Ray CaféVillage ButcherCoca-ColaU.S. Foods

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DiamondCarolina ColoursCarolinaEast Health SystemMoenMorgan’s Tavern & GrillPersimmons Restaurant The Chelsea RestaurantThe Galley Store

PlatinumAllstateFamily Tire & Auto ServiceHarris, Creech, Ward and Blackerby, P.A.Morton Commercial, Inc.SOS Global Express Inc.Weyerhaeuser Cellulose Fibers

GoldBaker’s KitchenMaggy Costandy Interiors, Inc.Craven County Independent Insurance Agents AssociationCraven Pathology Associates, Inc.Andrew Davidson, MDDermatology Associates of Coastal Carolina

First Presbyterian ChurchFisher Fuel MarketsSaint Paul Catholic ChurchTwin Rivers Vineyard Church

SilverAnnabelle’s of New BernBarb and Greg BrownCraven CountyFriday’s 1890 SeafoodHardison & Hardison, PAH&R BlockITG GlobalJohn Robert & Alison MattocksJohn Lucas ArchitectMitchell HardwareNew Bern Family Eye CareBonnie J. Refinski-KnightStubbs & Perdue, P.A.Thea’s IdeasTrent Cadillac Buick GMCThe UPS Store

VOLUNTEERSMore than five dozen volunteers worked behind the scenes as well as at the event itself. Thank you for helping us to show Craven County at its best!

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Come to New Bern’s ArtWalks! 5-8 p.m. Friday: March 10 and April 7

Spring Homes & Gardens TourThis is the 50th anniversary of the Tour, co-sponsored by the New Bern Historical Society and the New Bern Preservation Foundation. On April 7 and 8, visit private homes, gardens and churches in three historic areas: the downtown district plus Ghent and Degraffen-reid neighborhoods. Tryon Palace also opens its gardens free to the public and hosts its Heritage Plant Sale. The Palmer-Tisdale house, a 250-year-old home, is featured. It served as the residence for the designer of the first State Seal of NC. Live entertainment includes The Bears and The Down East Dulcimers. The event runs 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days. Tickets are $18 in advance, $22 day of the tour, and $14 for students, active duty military and dependents with ID; special group rate of $15 for 12 or more tickets. Available at the Bank of the Arts, Harris Teeter, New Bern Visitors’ Center, Historical Society office, Preservation Foundation office, Carolina Creations, Mitchell Hardware, Savi’s Wine & Cheese, and the New Bern Convention Center.

9th Annual East Carolina Pottery FestivalSaturday, April 8

More than 50 local potters will gather at the North Carolina History Center, part of the Tryon Palace, to exhibit and sell their pottery, as well as demonstrate various throwing and building techniques. Many well-known potters, from Wilmington to Elizabeth City, and from Beaufort to Asheville, will display their unique talents in clay and share their exquisite original treasures. Rich Daniels’ face masks are sure to stir your tribal feelings, and Nancy Newman’s crab platters will have your taste buds jumping. Carolyn Curran will have you asking, “How can she possibly make pots so tiny?” On the other hand, Scott Haines and Brent Wheelwright will leave you wondering, “How can they make pots so large?” Carolyn Sleeper will captivate your interests as she creates her amazing creatures and needful things right in front of you. Beautiful, functional and decorative pot-tery will be presented by Corrine Baker, Tom Bradley, Alessandro Cagiati, Stewart Campbell, Herbert Consalvo, Charles Crisco, Maureen Davis, Brian Evans, Marty Freeman, Joe Jeffcoat, Maegan Lea, Shelley Mathiot, Carole McCracken, Donna Michaux, Chris O’Connell, Lanny Pelletier, Ben Watford, Jim Whalen, Kathy Whitley—and many more. The festival is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is sure to be a great time in a beautiful, historic setting for everyone who loves pottery. For details, contact Rich Daniels, 252-224-1446. Admission is $2 or a canned food item to benefit the New Bern RCS soup kitchen.

These Downtown New Bern Galleries and Businesses will be open 5-8 p.m. on Friday, April 7Craven Arts Council & Gallery, 317 Middle St.Cow Cafe, 319 Middle St.Red Shoe Studio Gallery, 323B Middle St.Sweet Pea’s Cafe, 323 Middle St.The Chelsea, 335 Middle St.Community Artist Will, 415 Broad St.The Four C’s, 250 Middle St.

Stardust Gallery, 244½ Middle St.The Black Cat Shoppe, 246 Middle St.Bear City Fudge Co., 236 Middle St.Surf, Wind & Fire, 230 Middle St.The Next Chapter Books & ArtNautical Wheelers, 202A Craven St.Mitchell Hardware, 215 Craven St.

The Accidental Artist, 219A Craven St.Ballantyne Framing & Art, 220 Craven St.Morgan’s Tavern & Grill, 235 Craven St.Carolina Creations, 317A Pollock St.Fine Art at Baxters Gallery, 323 Pollock St.New Bern Arts & Wellness Ctr., 919 Broad St.Museum Store, NC History Ctr., 529 S. Front St.

April 7 & 8: A Great Time to Entertain Out-of-Town Guests!