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"Orleans" Feb. 4

Chris Botti, #1 world-wide! Feb. 9 ECU

Celebrate music this month. with JAZZ as the headliner...everywhere!

February is traditionally the "music month" of New Bern

Spring brings tulips

145th anniversary of the Battle of

New Bern

Ed Bearss, famed Civil War historian, keynote speaker at Civil War Symposium

Twin bear cubs play at the public "Bear Park" in Bern Switzerland, New Bern's namesake

"If camellias can bloom here during the winter,........... so can we"!

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New Bern Cultural Venues, Groups and Annual Events: Extensive list of groups, venues and annual events, including: Live Music in New Bern, Live Theater, Films and Lectures, Choral Music, Art Groups & Events, and Historical Groups & Events.

Enrichment Classes: Adults and Kids Jump to this page to find personal enrichment classes for kids, teens and adults in art, dance, music, computers and other hobbies and interests that you love or want to learn. Just click!

NEW BERN and NC EVENT VENUES

Craven Community College Orringer Auditorium: Off Glenburnie Road, follow road into the college and take immediate right

Riverfront Convention Center: downtown on waterfront next to Union Point Park

NC Maritime Museum: (252) 728-7317 Beaufort

New Bern Craven County Library: (252) 638-7800

NC Aquarium Pine Knoll Shores (252) 247-4003

NC Museum of History Raleigh: (919) 990-1158

www.downtownnewbern.blogspot.com: for daily events not elsewhere listed.

NEW BERN CULTURAL: Movies, Classes, Groups

New Bern Cultural Venues, Groups and Annual Events: Extensive list of groups, venues and annual events, including: Live Music in New Bern, Live Theater, Films and Lectures, Choral Music, Art Groups & Events, and Historical Groups & Events.

New Bern Movies -Cinemas & Showtimes: Find out what's on when at the movies in New Bern NC and surrounding towns.

New Bern and Eastern NC Event Venue Addresses: Addresses and contact info for various major event venues.

THIS Month's Events in New Bern NC

FEBRUARY

This is your chance to impress your girl, wife, husband or BF, call the "Southern Gentlemen" Barbershop group for a personal Valentine Serenade: 259-3456

3 "Unnatural Resources Fair" display your inventions, (competition for all age levels, no matter how bizarre) Greenville

Conv. Cntr

3,4,10,11 "Murder in the Manor" dinner theater; "Athens of the South production at the Bridgepointe Hotel 252-229-4977

3 Wilmington Wine & Chocolate Festival Coastline Event Center

4 "Orleans" famous pop/rock band at Grover C. Fields 7:30 tickets at NB Historical Society www.newbernhistorical.org

4 NB Civic Theater GALA Awards 7pm at the theater, it featuring entertainment from the highlights of the 2011 season. FREE

4 READING Fun Day New Bern Mall; International Reading Assoc. :free book for each child, activities for all

5 ECU Chamber Trio NC History Center : Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Dvorak 3pm

6 Craven Concerts: Edward Cruz guitar to the MAX! Headliner in Nashville's Guitar Festival 252-637-1119

8 "Celebrating Lost Black History" Lunch & Learn Series discussing 1st black man to publish a book in the south;

Chelsea 638-8558

8 Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus, Raleigh, RBC www.rbccenter.com

9 PreRegister for the Low Cost Spay/Neuter program Morehad City Train Depot www.encorepets.org,

9 Chris Botti Greenville Wright Auditorium, America's top selling jazz artist in concert

10 Father-Daughter Valentine Ball Christ Church Ministry Center 8:30 pm; benefit Literacy Council

10-12 17th Annual Wildlife Arts Festival Washington, nationwide appeal

10-12 Annual Antique Show NB Preservation Foundation, Riverfront Center, 45 dealers have some of everything!

11 Molly Andrews Concert Clawson's Restaurant Beaufort 8-10pm

14 Valentines in New Bern get serenaded!!

14-19 "Les Miserables" new production from Cameron McIntosh Raleigh Progress Center; www.ticketmaster.com

16-18;23-25 "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" musical, won the 2005 Tony Award on Broadway

17 Neuse River Music Fest Bluegrass jam fest with several bands, boot tapping fun; Kinston, Lenoir Comm College

17 Saturday Afternoon at the Movies "Glory", a Civil War saga; NB Public Library 2-4:30pm

17-18 "The Dixie Swim Club" Smithville; 20-9 S. Front St. call 919-934-1873

18 Old Fashioned Clothing Sale Trinity Church 9-1pm

18 23rd Annual Sunday Jazz Festival at the Hilton www.cravenarts.org

18 "Breakfast on the Boat" Kinston; CSS Neuse Park, full breakfast with boat tours to follow

18 "An Evening with the Swan" Dennis Swanberg, Christian comedian, Morehead City Center

19 Eli Saslow Wash. Post reporter/author discusses his book "Ten Letters-Stories Americans Tell Their

President" NB Library 2-4pm

19 23rd Annual Jazz Showcase at Hilton w/Lynn Roberts and clarinet player Dave Bennett, John Brown on bass;

John Hanks on drums; John Salmon piano.

23 Mozart After Work live Chamber Music begins with wine & cheese at 5 Bank of the Arts

23 African Art--A Collector's View NB Library 7-8pm; Stan Allen of New Bern discusses the genre and shows

some of his collection

24 7th Annual Civil War Living History Cameron Museum site,, re-enactment Battle of Forks Road, Wilmington; the

last battle defending Wilmington from Union troops

24 ENCORE Pets Low Cost Spay/Neuter Program pre-registration required FEB 9 at Morehead City Train Depot;

www.encorepets.org,

25 American Music Jubilee, a Branson style variety show Uptown Selma www.amjubilee.com Selma

25 "The Cleverly's" music w/sarcasm/risque-mild/dead-pan humor Smithfield 246 College Rd Smithfield

25 234th Anniversary of Revolutionary War Battle of Moore's Creek Curie NC; Patriot Dr; .910-283-5591

25 Stephanie Nakasian Jazz and Blues singer; virtuosity in song 7:30pm: Oriental Old Theater

25 MOTOWN Concert Greenville ECU in honor of Black History, enjoy the classics! www.ecu/arts.com

26 "Forged in Battle" Alliance of Civil War White Officers with Their Black Soldiers" Dr. Joseph Glatthaar

lecture about his book; refreshments served; 3-4pm NB Library

26 2nd Annual Freedom Classic Kinston Grainger Stadium. Air Force Academy and Naval Academy compete in several fun

competitions, fun for the family

28 "Ygolaeneg " genealogy learning, questions and answers with 2 experts: Lunch & Learn series bring a bag lunch,

drinks provided

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NEXT Month's Events in New Bern, NC

March into spring!

1 Christ Church Lenten Concert Series 12-1pm, (come early)

2 Lunch with a bit of History with Rodney Morehead City, the History Place 11:30-1:30

2 International Film Series Orringer Audit CCC French Film "My Best Friend" 2:30 and 7:30

2 The Piedmont Blues Show w/ Light'ng Wells and Jon Shain Cullman Hall NC hikstory Cntr. tickets

at Bank of Arts 2 shows 8 and 10pm

2 Harlem Globetrotters Raleigh RCB Center 7 & 9 pm www.rcbcenter.com /events/globetrotters

2 Celtic Woman all new "Believe" Raleigh Progress Energy Center

3 150th Anniversary of Battle of Roanoke Island Manteo, re-enactors, family fun,

3 ABC Sale (Attic/Basement/Closet) New Bern Historical Society's famous annual sale of things you don't

use, but someone else will. K of C building, Pinetree Dr 7:30- 1pm

6 Picadilly Circus Morehead Crystal Coast Center. fantastic show with acrobatic marvels and motorcyclists

who are either fearless or beyond good! www.thefuncircus.com

10 Cirque de Soleil "Michael Jackson:Immortal World Tour" Raleigh RCB Center 8 and 10:30pm

10 Civil War Symposium "Thunder in the East" Cullman Hall NC History Cntr. commemorates 150th

anniversary of Battle of New Bern, with many experts discussing the war in eastern NC: all day event; tickets NB

Historical Society

11 Marie Josee Lord Oriental Old Theater; acclaimed opera star sings Broadway and operatic favorites.

13 Taste of Coastal Carolina 6-8pm Riverfront Center, HOT TICKET! seating begins at 5:30

for patron holders, dishes from top restaurants

15-18 OBX "Taste of the Beach" 4 days of food tasting and fun at Nags Head

17 "Skippyjon Jones" family series presents a Siamese cat pretending to be...anything else; grades 1-3 recommended

245 College Rd 7pm

17 Jason Crabb Concert Chocowinity; Grammy and Dove Award winner country/worship singer, from Carnegie Hall

252-975-2117;

17 "A Tropical Night to Remember" dinner/dance at St. Paul's ; silent Auction, Benefit Coastal Women's Shelter 638.4509

17-18 Home and Garden Show; Riverfront Convention Center

17-18 Get Hooked on Fishin' School NC Aquarium; Beaufort 252-247-4003; 8am to 4:30 with everything covered!

24 "Sagapool!" world music band, high energy, plays all--- from gypsy to kiezmer; Oriental Old Theater 7:30-9:30pm

25 147th Anniversary Battle of Bentonville; Four Oaks NC; megan.phillips@ncdcr.gov; highlighting the

Civil War medical treatments at 5466 Harper House Rd.

26 "Succulent Seafood" last of the series, NC Aquarium, chefs show you how to prepare and taste wonderful seafood

tickets; 2-4pm 252-247-4003

27 Explorations: "Forbidden, Banned and Silenced: History of Censorship of Classical Music":

Henry Curry, conductor of NC Symphony, NC History Center, ticketed event

29 Mozart's "Cosi fan tutte" a comic classic (women are all alike) ECU AJ Fletcher Hall 1-800 ECU-ARTS

29,30,31.1st "Written in Red" Reelsboro United Methodist presents a musical drama around Jesus' life and

resurrection; cast selected from many churches. Inspiration and entertainment in one! call 252.745.3266

30 Lunch with a Bit of History with Rodney "Taylor Brothers of Sea Level" historyplace@starfishnet.com

31 "Step Into the PAST" Tobacco Farm Life Museum in Kenly; Saturday Series with lots of demonstrators, activities

31 American Music Jubilee Smithfield, Branson style music/variety show, spookjoyner@embarqmail.com

31 Run For the River Kinston annual 1 mile run with lots of family events; prizes for 1st grade thro 3rd, start

at Rotary Dog Park

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APRIL

"Bernie" New Bern's bear icon

14 Stars Shine in New Bern; Milton Bullock and Mary Tate at NB Civic Theater, (Brown Sugar,

Only You"- only 2 their hits) Get tickets NOW Call (252) 635-1684

22 Nicholas Sparks 5K Fun Run, Click: http://www.sparksevent.org/index.html

New Bern's Neuse River vista: gorgeous in any season!

Additional NEW BERN and CRYSTAL COAST Events Calendars

Craven County Convention and Visitors Center: General information web site for the City of New Bern also has a calendar of local events.

Public Radio East Calendar of Events for Eastern NC: Our award-winning public radio station has info on events around eastern Carolina.

Craven Community College Community Events: Find links to concerts, international film and lecture series, and other events held on the Craven Community College campus on Glenburnie Road that are open to the entire New Bern area community.

City of New Bern Community Events: Find out about large, official community events held within the City of New Bern.

Swiss Bear Downtown Development Corporation: Learn about events happening in downtown New Bern.

Downtown New Bern Facebook Fan Page: Learn about events and communicate with other fans of downtown New Bern.

New Bern Now: Has a small calendar of events in and around New Bern.

New Bern Farmers Market: In addition to an excellent farmers' market on Saturdays, many community events are held here in this venue. Check their calendar for dates and times.

New Bern Civic Theatre: New Bern's largest community theater has plays, musicals and classic films.

Bear City Opry: Holds country, bluegrass and folk concerts and events. Call for schedule: (252) 670-7082.

New Bern Outdoor Adventure Club: Join this outdoor activities club (for all ages and expertise levels) for their monthly meetings or one of their many fun outdoor events, both near and far. Check their calendar for planned trips.

New Bern-Craven County Public Library: Check their calendar for special events.

Fairfield Harbour Calendar of Events: Lists social groups and events open only to residents of Fairfield Harbour.

Colonial Capital Rods & Classics: This classic and antique car and hot rods clubs has plenty of events.

New Bern Motorsports: Watch or participate in motorcycle or drag races at this racing track at 300 Dragstrip Rd Bridgeton, NC.

New Bern High School Athletics Calendar: Lists the schedules of all athletics at New Bern High School.

AROUND EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA:

Crystal Coast Tourism Authority : EXCELLENT and very complete! Visit their excellent Crystal Coast Events Calendar page for list of events all along the Crystal Coast, North Carolina's Southern Outer Banks, also known as the "Inner Banks".

This Week Magazine: Entertainment weekly for Newport, Morehead City and the Crystal Coast.

Coaster Magazine: Entertainment guide for the Crystal Coast, and Craven, Pamlico and Onslow counties.

Crystal Coast Civic Center: Located in Morehead City, the Crystal Coast Civic Center also hosts public events and fairs.

Tour Beaufort Events Calendar: You'll have to scroll down a bit to find the current month, but this site has events in the town of Beaufort.

Visit Oriental: This tourism site for the nearby sailing town of Oriental lists local events and attractions.

Comprehensive Greenville Events and Entertainment Calendar: This Topix site brings together events listings from all over the web for the Greenville area.

Visit Greenville Calendar: Calendar of events from Greenville, NC's tourism site.

Eventful's Calendar of Events in Greenville: Events in Greenville and all over eastern NC, including big-name concerts.

East Carolina University Calendar: A major university and part of the University of North Carolina system, ECU offers a host of activities, from performing arts to athletics and more.

Neuse Riverkeeper Foundation Events: This foundation fights to keep our rivers alive and well, and offers many water-based events to enjoy and participate in. Check them out.

IN RALEIGH-DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL AREA:

Greater Raleigh Area Events Calendar: Only 2 hours or so west of New Bern, the Triangle area of Raleigh- Chapel Hill - Durham offers extensive cultural and sports activities. Visit the Raleigh Visitors Bureau site's Calendar page, and choose the desired category of event and dates to find events that suit your interests.

The Raleigh NC Metro Area Guide: Prepared by the folks at CitySearch, the Raleigh NC Metro City Search Guide offers extensive listings and reviews of bars & clubs, restaurants, shopping, hotels, and events and more for the entire Triangle area.

Entertainment links for Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill: Gives links to multiple web sites of entertainment and recreation venues in the Triangle area.

VisitNC Official NC Events and Attractions: For a list of activities, recreation, events and festivals throughout the state of North Carolina, view the official VisitNC.com's Attractions page.

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