Mardi Gras, parade, ENC pride event among things to do locally during month of February
February is going to be busy in New Bern with family-friendly events and a full list of things to do locally during the month. A Black History parade, Mardi Gras in Ghent and an ENC Pride Drag Show are just a few happenings in the area.
Quilting Guild exhibit is open
The Twin Rivers Quilting Guild is open at the N.C. History Center. The exhibit will be open daily at 10 a.m. Monday through Saturday and will open at noon on Sunday until March 27. The N.C. History Center is located at 529 S. Front St. For more information, visit twinriversquiltersguild.com or call 252-639-3500.
Film series presents Ali's Wedding
Explorations: The International Film Series at Craven Community College will present “Ali”s Wedding” a 2017 international film, at 2:30 p.m., 4:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 4 in the Orringer Auditorium. The event is open to the public and admission is free. Donations at the door are welcome and help support the series. Movie trailers and more information can be found at cravencc.edu. For questions, call Jennifer Baer at 252-633-2618
CCA to host health fair
Coastal Community Action Health & Resource Fair will be held at 10 a.m. Feb. 4 at New Bern Riverfront Convention Center, 203 S Front St. Representatives from Coastal Women’s Shelter along with many other community organizations will be present. For more information, call 252-223-1655.
Red Carpet event for movie in Jones County
D'Aja Fulmore of Fulmore Films will present A Red Carpet Affair on Saturday, Feb. 5, at the Jones County Civic Center, 832 N.C. Hwy. 58 in Trenton for her full length feature film entitled Crossover. Formal attire is requested. The red carpet will start at 5 p.m. for cast members and VIP guests. Doors will open for priority guest and others at 6 p.m.
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Volunteers wanted for Clean Sweep
Craven County Clean Sweep starts at 9 a.m. Feb. 5 at the Craven County Administration Building, 406 Craven St. Volunteers can stop by to pick up supplies and a place to clean. For more information, visit cravencountync.gov or call 252-633-1477.
Reception and card sale at ArtWalk
Art Walk will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 11 in downtown New Bern. An opening reception for BIG will be held in the Main Gallery and a Valentines Card sale will be in the Director's Gallery. For more information, visit cravenarts.org.
Sweetheart Ball set for fathers and daughters
The 10th Annual Daddy Daughter Sweetheart Ball will start at 6 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Maola Event Center. Guests will include the New Bern High School Drill Team and emcee is Roxann Wheeler. The event is sponsored by the Craven Literacy Council. For more information or tickets, visit cravenliteracy.org or call 252-637-8079.
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Show to benefit ENC Pride
The Big Love Drag Show benefitting ENC Pride will be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at The Garage, 1209 U.S. 70 East. There will be a cast of all plus size drag kings, queens, and beings. Performers must be 200 pounds or more to enter. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $15 for VIP seating. Tickets go up $5 the day of the event. For more information, visit thegaragenc.com or call 252-288-5585.
Fun event for singles
Single men and women get ready! A Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction will be held from 8 to 11 p.m. at Tap That Craft Beer and Wine Bar, 901B Pollock St. For more information, visit tapthatnewbern.com
Benefit to aid humane society
Colonial Capital Humane Society will host a Benefit Show at 11 a.m. Feb. 12 at the Tonic Parlor, 218A Middle St. For more information, visit colonialcapital.wixsite.com.
Greenwood Cemetery topic for Lunch & Learn
The New Bern Historical Society's Lunch & Learn program entitled "I, Too, Served America, The Stories of Greenwood Cemetery’s Veterans" will be held at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 16 at the Carolina Colours Pavilion, 3300 Waterscape Way. Speakers are Mark Sandvigen, Carol Becton and Claudia Houston. Cost for this program is $22 for Historical Society members, $26 for nonmembers, which includes meal, tax, and gratuity. For more information or tickets, visit NewBernHistorical.org or call 252-638-8558 or 252-638-8558.
Lecture series goes virtual
African American Lecture Series will present a Black History Program entitled Traces of Places and Faces of African Americans from the New Bern Community with Dr. Erroll L. Royal at 7 p.m. Feb. 16. This will be a virtual event. For more information, call 252-639-3512 or email Krystal.Eldred@ncdcr.gov.
Gala to be held at The Flame
The New Bern Chamber of Commerce with CarolinaEast Health System will present a Winter Wonderland Gala at The Flame Banquet and Catering Center, 2301 Neuse Blvd. Social networking will be Feb. 18 from 5:30 to 6 p.m. followed by dinner, award presentations, networking and dancing with music by Chocolate Chip & Company. For more information, visit newbernchamber.com.
Vision Forward hosts Black History parade
A Black History Month Parade hosted by Victor Taylor and Vision Forward on Feb. 19. Rain date is Feb. 26. Line up starts at 10 a.m. at the corner of Trent Road and First Street. Parade starts at noon and will end at George Street behind the police station. For parade application or more information, contact Victor Taylor at 252-617-2537.
Train show set for convention center
Carolina Coastal Railroaders will hold a Train Show beginning at 10 a.m. through 5 p.m. Feb. 19 at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center, 203 S. Front St. The show continues on Feb. 20 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit coastalcarolinarailroaders.org.
Orchestra to perform at CCC
Remembrances with Paul Saik and The Trent River Chamber Orchestra starts at 7:30 p.m. at at Craven Community College’s Orringer Auditorium. The song lineup includes “Moon River”, “Embraceable You”, “I’ll be Seeing You Again”, “Oh Danny Boy”, and popular Broadway show tunes such as “Phantom of the Opera”, “Les Misérables” and many more. For more information, visit cravenconcertsinc.com or call 252-637-1119.
Empty Bowls set for Feb. 24
Empty Bowls will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Temple Church, 1500 Kingdom Way. Empty Bowls is a partnership between Religious Community Services and Craven Arts Council and Gallery. This event raises money for local stop-hunger and arts programing in Craven County. For more information, visit emptybowlsnewbern.org or call 252-638-2577.
Guinness record holder to speak at gala
The Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation's 13th Annual Gala will be held at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Havelock Tourist & Event Center, 201 Tourist Center Dr., Havelock. LtCol. Art Nalls, USMC (Ret), Guinness Book of World Record holder, will be the speaker sharing his story. Proceeds will benefit Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation in efforts to inspire young learners to pursue career pathways through STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Education. For more information, call 252-444-4348 or visit ecaviationheritage.com.
The Wedding Singer premiers at theatre
The Masonic Theatre will present The Wedding Singer at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25 under direction of Ann Marie Byrd. Other showtimes are Feb. 26 and March 4, 5, 11, 12 at 7:30 and Feb. 27 and March 6 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20/$10 for students. For more information, visit rivertowneplayers.org.
Mardi Gras event in Ghent
The 6th Annual Ghent Community Mardi Gras parade and festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 26. The parade begins at 3 p.m. There will be vendors, performers, music and more. For more information, visit newbernmardigras.com.
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