A Grown-up Story about Growing Up and the Labels That Can Last a Lifetime
Directed by Jesi Flora and Andreas Nasser
Mentor - Barbra Copeland
Musical Director - Andreas Nasser
Choregrapher - Jesi Flora
Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Book by Dan Elish and Robert Brown
Show Dates: May 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 at 8pm
May 22 and 29 at 3pm
Tickets: $12.00 in advance and $15.00 at the door. Tickets may be purchased 4 weeks in advance at the Bank of the Arts, 317 Middle Street, New Bern, NC -- 252-638-2577
The story concerns the life of 13-year-old Evan Goldman as he moves from New York City to Appleton, Indiana and his dilemma when the move conflicts with the celebration of hisBar Mitzvah. All Evan wants is to make friends and survive the school year. Easier said than done. The star quarterback is threatening to ruin his life and his only friend, Patrice, won't talk to him. The school freak sees an opportunity for blackmail and someone is spreading the nastiest rumors. With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award-winning composer, Jason Robert Brown, 13 is a hilarious, high energy musical for ALL AGES about discovering that cool is where you find it and sometimes where you least expect it. 13 premiered in 2007 in Los Angeles and transferred to Broadway on September 16, 2008.
New Bern Now's April 2011 Edition of the Ledger is available online here! There's a new look to the Ledger, as it's the FIRST Year Anniversary!
Hardcopies will be available next week for distribution at the Coastal Carolina Regional Airport and numerous places around town. Please let me know if you'd like to make any suggestions on how to improve it or become a distribution point, please send me an email or leaving a comment below.
Special thanks to everyone for making this happen!
Thea Kincaid and I met a wonderful and inspiring woman, Denise Ryan. As a motivational trainer and speaker, Denise helps businesses thrive during tough economic times.
After spending quality time with Denise, I can say that she’s a firm believer in helping people improve their quality of life. Professionally and personally, she coaches business owners, employees, and individuals on how to improve their lives.
Denise motivates and inspires a vast spectrum of people; from large corporations to small businesses. Her entertaining personality and positive energy is infectious! Denise specializes in communication, customer service, leadership, motivational, sales and marketing speaking.
If you show up for work, go thru the motions, and watch the clock until it’s time to go home, Denise may be able to help you change your outlook on life. If you’re an employer with a staff who can’t stand their job and you want to improve morale, I highly recommend calling Denise for some advice.
For more information about Denise and Fire Star Speaking, please visit their website: http://www.firestarspeaking.com or call 919-788-0921.
Thanks, Denise and Thea, for the fun-filled day!
Please feel free to comment below or send an email with your thoughts to Thea or Wendy.
After seeing Nina Randone’s work as the designer of the Coastal Women’s Forum newsletter and administrator of the Facebook page and hearing about Nina around town, I finally had the opportunity to meet this talented and civic minded graphic designer in person!
Nina is a creative graphic designer who earned her degree at Savannah College of Art and Design and is an award winning print designer!
As an experienced business owner, she knows firsthand what it takes to promote your business!
If you’re a regular reader, I’m sure you’ve figured out that I don’t have an “eye for design”, but I do have tremendous respect for Nina’s artistic abilities. After seeing her portfolio, learning about her past work experience with large corporations to small businesses, and getting to know Nina, I highly recommend her artwork to others.
Nina provides a wide array of marketing and advertising materials to suit business needs. She designs print advertising, logos and branding materials, brochures, business cards, web design, proposal packages, stationery, social media graphics, direct mail, and much more!
On a side note, I’ve met many business owners who advertise locally but don't have access to a pdf file of their ads. Their ads are created by local media - newspaper, magazine, online venue, etc. Every time they pay to advertise with a different media platform, they usually pay for “design set-up” fees and the media company keeps the rights to that design. A simple solution: consult a graphic designer to create a couple of different advertisements and pay a one-time fee. The kicker - you will own the advertisement and can send it to whoever you choose to advertise with.
Enhance your company’s image TODAY by contacting Nina Randone!
View Nina’s graphic design portfolio on her website, visit her Facebook page, give her a call at 252-571-1999 and/or send her an email.
Thanks, Nina, for sharing your artwork and experiences with me. It was a pleasure meeting you and I look forward to working with you in the future!
The Wedding Fair at Abilena Plantation
Sun, 4/10, 1-4pm at Abilena Plantation, 2812 Old Cherry Point Road, New Bern, NC. Take a tour of Abilena, talk to vendors, sample fabulous food!
The Pottery Wedding Show
Thurs, 4/14, 6-9pm at New River Pottery, 3310 Dr ML King Jr Blvd, New Bern, NC, 252-638-7581. Please pre-register for seating availability. Door prizes, Food, info, & discounts!
Sandals Night
Tues, 4/19, 6-8pm at Carolina Colours, 3300 Waterscape Way, New Bern, NC. No cost, Food, door prizes & Fun! The Sandals representative will be here to tell you all the differences between them.
We eliminate the middle man and help you to decide which resort is the best one for you; quiet & romantic or shopping and nightlife, or have it all! If you can’t come, click here for more information. If you want the Sandals Representative to contact you with the latest specials, just let me know, no obligation.
The Brides Ball
9/16/2011 - The Brides Ball, Fundraiser for Cervical Cancer , 6pm - 11pm, Carolina Colours Pavillion, New Bern, NC
Since NC Life Media Company (Citizen Media) recently took over operations of New Bern Now, I'm asking for local residents opinions and review of the April 2011 New Bern Now Ledger to make any corrections, additions, or suggestions before it goes to the printers for hardcopy distribution.
The sole purpose of converting New Bern Now to a "Citizen Media" company was to encourage readers to provide information on local events, happenings, causes, etc. Since NBN's inception, I'm happy to say, things have come "Full Circle". Without your input and guidance, I would've given up a LONG time ago!
Special thanks to everyone who submits information for publication to the blog, website, and newsletter!
New Bern Farmer's Market Annual SpringFest 2011 will be Saturday, April 9th, 2011 from 8am - 4pm.
Great family day trip with over 60 vendors, all local vendors, meet your friends and neighbors. Visit Poor Charlie's across the street, too!
Offerings: locally grown vegetables, plants, flowers, herbs, grain fed beef, strawberries, aparagus, hot house tomatoes and cucumbers fresh baked bread, cakes, pies, cookies, pastries, fudge local hand made arts and crafts: painted glass; candles; baskets; stitchery; woodwork; jewelry; photo art; note cards; pottery; woven, smocked, knitted, crocheted, and felted items fresh ground coffee, local wine, olive oil, specialty teas, BBQ sauce, kettle corn, hot dogs, crab cakes, funnel cake, chocolate nuts, lemonade, snow cones, plus t-shirts, socks, flags
Kids' Activities:
Watch how grits and corn meal are ground on old-fashioned stone mill learn how to spin and weave on old-fashioned spinning wheel and loom see how bees make honey in a real beehive pet miniature ponies, alpacas, and baby chicks plant your own food get a face painting go for a pony ride check out old farm machinery color the Farmers Market "Harvest Bear"
Fun for the whole family. Buy local and your money stays in our community!
Submitted by: Julie McKeon, local farmer and owner of 'R Garden, 2800 Millinder Lane (off Glenburnie Rd going towards Hatteras Yachts)
Tomorrow is your last chance to have your community events listed in April 2011 Edition of New Bern Now's Ledger (April, May, and June events) - need information by tomorrow. Hardcopies are distributed at the Airport and numerous businesses/non-profits around town - there's no charge for event submission.
Please send me an email with the event date, time, location, contact information, sponsor, website, etc.
Thanks for supporting New Bern Now!
Don’t miss the FIRST Pet Expo to be held in the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center on held on Saturday, April 16, 2011, 9am until 5pm!
There will be plenty to do for all ages! Here’s a few – watch the Carolina Dock Dogs; check out the NC Aquarium traveling exhibit; learn about local rescue organizations and pet businesses; win raffles/door prizes; attend educational classes; watch the pet fashion show; and enjoy many more activities for the entire family!
Here's a couple photos of Carolina Dock Dogs:
For more information, please visit Eastern NC’s Pet Expo website or call 252-638-6684 or 252-349-4081.
New Bern, NC - New Bern, NC – Athletes have until Friday to register for the Neuse River Senior Games (NRSG). Hundreds of participants took advantage of early registration and are gearing up for the games and Silver Arts competition. The NRSG will begin Tuesday, April 26 and end Friday, May 6. The performing arts competition will begin on April 27 in New Bern.
Nearly 250 seniors have registered for the games this year. Linwood Johnson, NRSG Ambassador and participant, is training for the event. “I’m moving my training in-doors because of this spring pollen, says Johnson, so that gives me about one month to practice bowling and basketball.” Participants compete against others in the same age and gender categories in a variety of athletic events designed for individuals of various fitness levels. Athletic events include bowling, swimming, horseshoes, cycling, track and field, croquet, bocce, shuffleboard, miniature golf, and many others.
The Silver Arts Competition celebrates the arts and includes vocal, comedy, drama, dance and instrumentals categories. Other Silver Arts categories include Heritage Crafts such as basket weaving, quilting, and wood turning, Visual Arts such as drawing, painting, and photography, and Literary Arts such as poetry, short stories, and essays. Silver Arts is a significant part of the Senior Games program. It offers seniors a venue for celebrating their creative talents and inspires people of all ages to consider the life-long benefits of artistic expression.
Registration is due on Friday, March 25. The cost is $15 and includes a senior games t-shirt and two lunches. For more information or to register, contact Johanne Pryor, NRSG Coordinator, at 252-745-5252 or Billy Wilkes, Events Director, at Craven County Parks and Recreation, 252-636-6606. For more information on NRSG, including registration forms, visit: www.cravencounty.com/parks/seniorgames/seniormain.cfm.
The Neuse River Senior Games encompasses six counties including Craven, Duplin, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, and Pamlico. Qualifiers in the local games may go to the North Carolina Senior Games (NCSG) Finals held every fall in Raleigh. Every other year participants who qualify at the State Games may continue on to the National Senior Games. NCSG information, including sports rules, is available at www.ncseniorgames.org. NRSG is sanctioned by North Carolina Senior Games and is sponsored by the North Carolina Division of Health and Adult Services.
New Bern, NC - At Tryon Palace, you can participate in a living history like no other — one that uniquely blends cutting-edge technology with the events, experiences and tools of centuries past. The opening of the North Carolina History Center in October 2010 revolutionizes visitor activities at the state’s premier historic site and sets a new standard for the museum experience.
In 2011, we are focusing our volunteer efforts on recruiting and training for the North Carolina History Center. This new gateway to the Palace is a contemporary museum and welcome center located on a six-acre remediated site just east of the Palace. The 60,000-square-foot facility features a regional history exhibition, an interactive family gallery, changing exhibit space and more. Many volunteers are needed to help greet tour groups, provide information and security in the galleries, assist visitors with the interactive exhibits, and help create an exciting and educational experience for children and adults alike.
On Tuesday, March 29, at 3:00 p.m., come join us at the Way Station auditorium, on the corner of George and Pollock Streets, for an open house to learn more about Tryon Palace, the North Carolina History Center and the Volunteer Interpreter Program.
If you decide this opportunity is the right fit for you, we ask that you attend a half-day workshop to get more in-depth training and information. This half-day training session, held Thursday, March 31 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the North Carolina History Center Small Orientation Theater, provides more in-depth information and training.
You do not need to sign up for these sessions in advance, but certainly feel free to contact us if you have any questions or would like additional information.
New Bern, NC - 1st Annual Strike Out Hunger Bowling Tournament for the Food Bank of Central and Eastern Carolina at New Bern With Pecheles Honda, Bender Apparel, New Bern Sporting Goods, Coastal Carolina Health Care And The 4-C’s.
Saturday, April 2nd from 9am – Noon at the Strike Zone, 3550 MLK Jr. Blvd., New Bern
Join us for great fun and a great cause! Meet your favorite radio station personalities, win awesome prizes and help support the Food Bank of Central And Eastern Carolina At New Bern. Trophies awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Worst provided by New Bern Sporting Goods!
Four person teams – men, women and kids all welcome to bowl. $40 per team includes three games and shoe rental. What a deal…and what a great cause! Proceeds donated to The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina at New Bern.
Bring 10 non-perishable food items for the Food Bank and get a limited edition Strike Out Hunger Bowling Tournament T-Shirt…while they last…thanks to Bender Apparel & Signs of New Bern!
Want to bowl? Reserve your lane now! Just mail your check for $40 made out to Beasley Broadcasting…along with your team captain’s name and phone number to:
Strike Out Hunger
207 Glenburnie Drive
New Bern, NC 28560
You will be contacted when your check has been received – first come, first served. If all the lanes have been filled, your check will be returned, but you’re still invited to stop by and make a donation to the food bank and enjoy the fun!
Please call 252-633-1500 for more information or visit the Food Bank's website.
The Coastal Carolina Regional Airport Authority in partnership with the East Carolina University’s (ECU) School of Art and Design reveals student art sculptures!
Today’s “3rd Annual Art at the Airport” Event was an eye opener. I’ve seen the art sculptures at the Airport before, but had no idea of the story behind this interesting project.
This unique venture gives ECU students a chance to exhibit their art to 134,000 travelers to and from the Coastal Carolina Regional Airport each year.
The Airport Authority sends a jury to ECU each year to view models 10-12” tall of the student art sculptures. They choose seven pieces out of 15 to display outside the airport. This isn’t an easy process because they try to imagine what they would look like at a much larger scale and vote on the most appealing to widest variety of people who had a chance to look at it. - Summary: Maj Gen Tom Braaten, USMC, Ret
Meet the artists:
(from left to right: Tom Braaten, Colton Winchester, Kevin Poole, Samantha Woitovich, Jenny Reading, Jonathan Burger, and Phillip Winn)
- Colton Winchester: Elements of Flight - he combined the “four elements of flying which is weight, thrust, lift, and drag. Last year I focused mainly on weight and lift, but this year I wanted to incorporate all four of them”. Note: Colton has another piece from last year - Let Go.
- Kevin Poole: Imagination - “Idea of a kid imagining he can fly and he’s basically transforming into a plane”.
- Samantha Woitovich: Mystic Flight - “Inspired by the idea of an atmospheric perspective and by a plane taking flight and going up into the sky”.
- Jenny Reading: Flight of Feather - “Like a feather being swept off in the wind. Depending on how you look at it, it also could represent a bird or a shell”.
- Jonathan Burger: Landing Place - “Owl is wisdom, Delta is peace, Raven is meditation to make up various aspects of mankind. The tree is a place like an airport where we gather before a journey, a place to take off from and land as a stepping stone to a more permanent place where we nest”.
- Phillip Winn: Traverse - “The two forms were going to or coming from a destination. The round elements on the outside represent longitude and latitude and are made of foam based steel fabricated.
- Brandon Estep – was not present, but Tom Bratten described his piece, Glide “made out of cedar wood and which will age very nicely”.
The Coastal Carolina Regional Airport Authority purchased two sculptures from last year - Abigail Cochran’s The Travelers Three (three dandelions) and Chase Key’s Up, Up and Away (paper airplane with pencils).
The sculptures are for sale to the public by contacting the artists.
Special thanks to the Craven County Master Gardener Volunteer Association for the work at the Sculpture Arts Garden.
Please contact the Coastal Carolina Regional Airport for more information at 252-638-8591, visit them at 200 Terminal Drive, New Bern, NC.
Great job, Airport Authority Board and Staff and the ECU Students and Staff! Special thanks to East Carolina's School of Art and Design's Director Micheal Drought, Sculture Department Coordinator Hanna Jubran, and Faculty Member Carl Billingsley!
The Rhems Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual BBQ Fundraiser on Saturday, April 16th, 2011 from 11am - 7pm in their main station located at 5860 Hwy 17 South (just two miles south of River Bend’s entrance).
BBQ pork, BBQ chicken, or combo plates are only $6 each. Eat in or take out.
Please help support local fire/rescue volunteers!
For more information, please call 252-634-1696.
Submitted by: Sue Blackman, Publicity for the Rhems Volunteer Fire Department
If you’ve seen the movie Pay it Forward, you know what the concept is about. If not, it’s a must see!
Paying it forward basically means making a difference in someone’s life by a simple act of kindness.
Food for thought: If each of us spent time on April 28th, 2011, volunteering for a cause, buying a poor family dinner, donating money to a foundation, visiting someone who doesn’t have family at an assisted living facility, etc., we could make a difference by enhancing the quality of life for people in our community!
New Bern, NC - There will be a meeting on Monday, March 28th at 7:30 pm to plan for a fundraiser for Aaron Smith. His mother is a free lance paralegal and his Dad works at Cherry Point. Churches, civic groups, businesses or individuals are invited to be involved. In February, while waiting for a stop light, a car ran into him. Aaron was almost killed in a motorcycle accident. He has one leg below the knee amputated. He was moved last week from Orlando Fla. Trauma Center to Pitt Memorial in Greenville to the Rehab Unit for Brain injury. Every day he is getting better.
The meeting will be held at Beech Grove United Methodist Church at 1037 Washington Post Rd., New Bern, NC.
Thea Kincaid and PCANC President Rosemarie Allen Ryan
Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina Celebrates Children’s Healthy Development
RALEIGH, NC - April is Child Abuse Prevention Month – a time when communities come together to celebrate children’s healthy development. Today’s children are tomorrow’s parents and workers, and North Carolina’s future prosperity relies on their healthy development and growth. Throughout the year, Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina (PCANC) encourages communities to play a role in making North Carolina a state that prioritizes children’s healthy development. When children have safe, nurturing relationships, their well-built brain architecture forms a sturdy foundation for future success. During April, PCANC and communities throughout the state are planting hundreds of pinwheels in recognition of these investments in programs and activities that strengthen families and prevent abuse before it occurs.
“The pinwheel is the new symbol of child abuse prevention. It represents the nurturing, happy childhoods all children deserve,” said Rosemarie Allen Ryan, PCANC President. “Pinwheel gardens remind us that we all have a role in helping the children in our community thrive. Whether we are a parent, a teacher, a coach, or a neighbor, children see what we do and it influences their development.”
Child Abuse Prevention Month activities aren’t confined to pinwheel gardens, though. PCANC is also encouraging parents to “discover the power of play.” PCANC offers tips for playing with children on its website and has created parent pages that can be downloaded and reprinted on the following topics: child-directed play, ways fathers can play with children, and the five things strong families have in common. The April 2011 parent pages are the latest in a series that address issues of concern to parents and offer tips and advice to assist parents in their parenting role. “Children who play with their parents have been shown to be more creative and have fewer behavior problems,” said Allen.
PCANC is the statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect in all forms. Through evidence-based and promising family strengthening and parenting programs, public awareness, and professional education, PCANC works to ensure that every child has a healthy childhood and the opportunity to grow up to be a caring, contributing adult. For more information about PCANC and to learn more about pinwheel gardens and April activities in your community, contact Maureen McKeon, Director for Communications at mmckeon@preventchildabusenc.org or 919-256-6616.
Note: On March 8th, 2011, we met Rosemarie Allen Ryan and learned about PCANC's efforts. To learn more, please visit our previous blog post to see video and read more. At that time, the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center was the FIRST pinwheel garden in North Carolina! Visit the Convention Center to see the pinwhell garden which will be on display in April 2011. - Wendy Card
New Bern, NC - The Neuse RIVERKEEPER® Foundation is pleased to be sponsoring OPERATION MEDICINE DROP (OMD).
OMD is an opportunity to rid your medicine cabinet of unused drugs in a safe controlled manner. This event will be held on Wednesday, March 23rd, from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM at REALO Discount Drug pharmacy located at 2117 S. Glenburnie Road, New Bern.
OPERATION MEDICINE DROP provides a way to join the fight against drug abuse, protecting your family and pets against accidental ingestion and helps keep the drugs from entering our waters, keeping them cleaner and safer.
Discarding your unused drugs in the garbage or into a toilet/sink is not safe for the environment. The OPERATION MEDICINE DROP is the safe way to discard the unused drugs safely, and the drop-off location will be supervised by an officer from the New Bern Police Department.
Bring your prescription and over-the-counter medicines to the event location listed above and keep them out of the wrong hands and out of our waters.
New Bern, NC - Garden Lover’s Weekend at Tryon Palace, amidst the splendor of thousands of tulips in bloom, celebrates the coming of spring the first weekend of April with music, a heritage plant sale and other fun activities for the whole family. Admission to the Palace Gardens is free from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 8 and 9, and 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 10. Tours of the North Carolina History Center galleries and historic buildings require the purchase of a ticket.
Master gardeners will be on hand at the Heritage Plant Sale, Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to answer your planting questions. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase unique, rare and historic plants and browse through a wonderful selection of perennials, herbs, annuals, trees and shrubs grown in the Tryon Palace greenhouse. Come early for the best selection! For Tryon Palace Council of Friends members, there will be a preview sale Thursday, April 7 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The Tryon Palace Fife & Drum Corps will take you back to spring in the colonies when they put on a demonstration in front of the Governor’s Palace on Saturday at 11:00 a.m., with concerts at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Sunday concerts are at 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, performances will be held in the North Carolina History Center’s Cullman Performance Hall.
In a nod to the young sprouts of spring, Saturday at 3:00 p.m. enjoy the music of budding virtuosos from the Mary McKeel Suzuki Violin Studio. The youngsters perform in the Latham Garden amidst tulips, Bath’s Pink Dianthus and Chinese Snowball Viburnum. In the event of inclement weather, this performance will be moved to the Tryon Palace Way Station at the corner of George and Pollock Streets.
Garden Lover’s Weekend at the Palace is held in conjunction with the Spring Historic Homes & Gardens Tour, which is sponsored by the New Bern Historical Society and the New Bern Preservation Foundation. A separate ticket is required for the historic homes tour. Please call (252) 638-8558 for more information.
For detailed information on individual events, explore the Tryon Palace calendar or call Lisa Wimpfheimer, Curator of Gardens, at 252-639-3566.
Submitted by: Trish Ashburn, Marketing and Communications Manager for Tryon Palace
If you’re visiting New Bern, take a look at this video and think about the beautiful view you’ll have if you stay at the BridgePointe Hotel and Marina!
Rent their banquet and conference facilities for family reunions, wedding receptions, retirement parties, etc. and you’ll have a wonderful view overlooking the Trent River!
BridgePointe’s Sales Manager Brian Westcott and Thea Kincaid did a fine job narrating the video!
Special thanks to the BridgePointe Hotel and Marina for letting us film this spectacular view of Downtown New Bern's waterfront and landscape from your rooftop!
See for yourself by visiting the BridgePointe Hotel and Marina located at 101 Howell Rd., New Bern, NC, give them a call 877-283-7713, or visit their website for more information. They are pet friendly and offer Realtor rates to people relocating to the area.
We hope you visit New Bern Now!
Please tell us you how you feel about this video and/or article by commenting below or sending us: Thea or Wendy an email.
New Bern, NC - Great time had by all as Phil Buffa played the bagpipes and entertained diners at Boston at the Bend in River Bend today! What a fantastic St. Patrick’s Day meal, of course the special was corned beef and cabbage with vegetables and soda bread.
George Travis, owner of Boston at the Bend, was proud to announce a new dance floor, eclectic music (jazz, blues, country, and other music). Every Friday night Sam da Man entertains with karaoke and dance music.
To help the community, he’s lowered prices on the menu and is changing things up with a new audio system. They also extended their bar area 11 feet.
Boaters can take a break at Boston at the Bend by pulling into a free boat slip while you dine (10 boat slips available to patrons). Prefer to launch your boat? It only costs $5 per day and kayakers can launch for free.
Another highlight was talking with Phil Knight, local TV and Radio personality, as we all enjoyed good company, food, and music!
Phil Knight and Phil Buffa - The "Two Phils"
Visit Boston at the Bend at 1 Marina Road, their website, or call them for more information at 252-636-1658.
Terrific performance, Phil Buffa! You’re a good man who supports our community, New Bern Firefighters! You also make a terrific “Caleb Bradham”!
Lyrics and Music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley.
Adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse and Tim McDonald.
Based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl.
Directed by Don Elmore
Produced by Kim Scott
Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaption of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which features the song from the classic family film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”. The memorable score features “The Candy Man”, “Pure Imagination”, “Oompa Loompa” and “I Want it Now”.
SHOW DATES
March 25, 26, April 1, 2, 8, 9 @ 7pm
Matinees: March 27, April 3 @ 2pm
Admissions: $14 advance, $16 door, Students and active duty military $10
For more information, call 252-634-9057 or for tickets call 252-633-0567 or visit New Bern Civic Theatre's website.
This production is supported by a grant from Craven Community Foundation.
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, Jr. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684, http://www.mtishows.com/.
Submitted by: Gayle Albertini for the New Bern Civic Theatre, 414 Pollock Street, New Bern, NC 28560, Box office: 252-633-0567, Office: 252-634-9057, www.newberncivictheatre.org
In partnership with the New Bern Riverfront Convention and Visitors Center, the New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce announces the New Bern Professional Development Conference (formerly Administrative Professionals’ Day) will be held Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center. This dynamic new conference provides business and personal development for all professional levels.
The conference program, “Motivation by Chocolate,” features nationally-renowned speaker Denise Ryan with Firestar Speaking. According to Ms. Ryan, to be a better leader and communicator, one should learn from the best. The Kings of Chocolate, Milton Hersey, Forrest Mars, and Henri Nestle, built empires with dramatically different styles, and they didn’t do it alone. Ms. Ryan teaches leadership lessons and communication styles learned from these entrepreneurs to help you better understand your own style.
Dominic Brown, Weekend Meteorologist with WCTI News Channel 12 will be the Master of Ceremonies and Tharesa Lee, Neuse River Development Authority will provide the invocation. There will be a special performance by Willy Wonka and members of his Chocolate Factory courtesy of the New Bern Civic Theatre.
An exhibit area featuring sponsor booths will be open from 10:00 to 11:00 am and attendees will be eligible to register for door prizes. Ms. Ryan will speak from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Lunch will be served from 12:30 to 2:00 pm at which time door prizes will be awarded. Registration is $40 for members of the New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce and $60 for nonmembers of the Chamber. Entrance to the exhibit area, the seminar, and lunch are included in the registration fee.
For more information on registration and sponsorship, contact Teresa Suhrie at tsuhrie@newbernchamber.com or 252-637-3111.
New Bern, NC - Thea Kincaid had a relaxing, one-on-one conversation with Lee Bettis about living in New Bern.
Before now, Thea had only met Lee during brief encounters around town. Today was different, she got to know more about him and hopefully you will too! The purpose was to get to know Mayor Lee Bettis, minus the politics!
Since a young age, Lee has been coming to Ocracoke in Eastern North Carolina. After 9/11, he moved to New Bern from NY, as it was the “closest place to Ocracoke to make a sustainable living”. He’s always considered Eastern NC “Home”.
When Thea asked him, “What inspired you to run for the Mayor of New Bern?” He replied, “The people of New Bern”. He noticed issues that needed to be addressed and has been working to resolve problems ever since. Lee has spent many years working in government and wanted to provide community service.
Another question, “Tell me what your biggest challenge has been since you moved here?” He responded, “Fitting in”. Lee described New Bern as the quintessential melting pot - Thea joked that he needs to become “Southernized”!
Lee’s passion is spending free time with his family and dogs on the water. Did you know he’s an artist, singer, and guitar player?
Visit Lee and his Executive Assistant, Megan Durocher, at his new Bettis Law Firm office located at 626 Hancock Street, New Bern, 252-649-1710, or visit his website.
Thanks, Lee, for taking time out of your busy schedule to talk about the man behind the Mayor! Great job, Thea!
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New Bern, NC - Craven Smart Start and Child Care Resource and Referral, with the support of Garber United Methodist Preschool, will be sponsoring a free family concert and an early childhood conference later this month. Dr. Jean Feldman, the nationally known speaker, early childhood educator and creator of engaging songs and creative activities will be the presenter at both events. Garber Preschool will host the conference and the family concert, both of which will be held in the Ministry Center of the Garber United Methodist Church, located at 4202 Country Club Road in Trent Woods.
The family concert will take place on Friday, March 25th beginning at 6:30pm. Letha Ricks, Schoolage Specialist for Craven Smart Start, says “the concert will be a night of interactive fun for parents and their children with “Dr.Jean”, as she’s known in educational circles. It will be upbeat and will offer many opportunities for parents to move, sing, listen, learn and laugh with their children. Although the focus of the program will be on birth to five, it can be adapted for older children.” Peggy Faulkenberry, Garber Preschool Director, encourages parents to take advantage of the concert. She says that “Dr. Jean will give parents useful tools which will enhance their children’s learning, all while making it fun for the children and their parents!” Dr. Jean’s CD’s will be available for purchase. The family concert is free, but parents will need to register by calling Child Care Resource and Referral at (252) 672- 5921. The deadline for registering is March 18th.
The “Rock, Rhyme, Write and Read Literacy Conference”, will be held on Saturday, March 26th from 9am - 2pm. The goal of this conference is to provide a day of quality training for child care providers, preschool teachers, More at Four teachers and kindergarten teachers. The fee for the conference is $20 and includes a continental breakfast, lunch and a participant bag. Attendees will receive five contact hours and have the option of receiving CEU credit through Craven Community College for an additional fee. The deadline to register is March 18, 2011.
Dr. Jean’s noteworthy educational career has spanned more than 40 years. She inspires teachers across the country with her engaging songs and creative activities that help make teaching and learning FUN. According to Ms. Ricks, “Many children in our community and their parents are familiar with her learning songs, especially Tooty-Ta. Dr. Jean has presented at conferences throughout the country, but this will be the first time that she has presented in our area. We are delighted, that with support from Garber Preschool, we can bring her to Craven County.”
Craven Smart Start, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 non-profit that administers the funding and programs of Smart Start, North Carolina’s early childhood initiative, in Craven County. The mission of the program is to insure that every Craven County child, birth through five, receives the education, health and family support necessary to arrive at school ready to succeed. Child Care Resource and Referral, which is operated by Craven Smart Start, works to improve availability, affordability, and quality of child care in Craven County. It also provides free child care referral services to families and operates a toy and resource lending library for parents, child care providers and the public.
For more information about the family concert or the conference, please call (252) 672-5921.
The Military Family of the Quarter luncheon is an event hosted by the New Bern Military Alliance of the New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce. It is designed to show New Bern’s appreciation to a selected military family from MCAS Cherry Point for their commitment to our nation and our community. This quarter’s tribute was given to Sgt Shayne T. Bunn and his family. The sponsors were Trent Cadillac-Buick-GMC and Chesnutt, Clemmons, & Peacock.
Darlene J. Brown, Director, Marketing & Communications, New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce, 316 S. Front St., New Bern, NC 28563, 252-637-3111
As always, Bobbi Waters did an outstanding job teaching local residents about the “Benefits of Composting” at Pinecone Perennials.
Bobbi is the Planner and Community Outreach Coordinator for the Coastal Environmental Partnership (CEP) for Carteret, Craven, and Pamlico Counties.
Last year, Bobbi gave me the grand tour of CEP’s Tuscarora Landfill and I learned all about composting and wrote about it here. Buy it "Dirt Cheap" at $30 per ton or a minimum of $1! Where else can you get high quality compost for that amount of money...the best part - it's all recycled yard clippings!
I also had the opportunity to meet Wendy Graveman, co-owner of Pinecone Perennials, and learn more about this beautiful nursery. Wendy and Bob Graveman work year round in their greenhouses and farm in Ft. Barnwell to produce local plants, flowers, trees, and more.
Bobbi Waters explains the "Benefits of Composting" to local residents
Learn more about the benefits of composting and the Coastal Environmental Partnership's services by visiting their website and/or blog, calling them at 252-633-1564, or scheduling a tour of their facilities at 7400 Old US Hwy 70 West, New Bern, NC.
To learn more about Pinecone Perennials, please visit them at 4136 Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., New Bern, NC, give them a call at 252-634-3437, visit their website, or send them an email.
Thanks, Bobbi, for spreading the word about CEP’s recycling efforts to enhance our community!
Special thanks to Laura Johnson for taking photos and helping New Bern Now during the lecture and Wendy Graveman for providing a special venue for this fun and educational presentation!
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I try not to get personal on this blog, but felt I needed to share my thoughts...at the least, I would feel better reminding people thatwe have thousands of service members in Japan.
Today’s 8.9 earthquake in Japan that triggered a catastrophic Tsunami in Japan and surrounding countries personally affected me and many local Eastern NC residents who have loved ones serving our country or friends living in Japan.
While living on a forward deployed US Navy Ship stationed in Sasebo, Japan for three years, I fell in love with the people of this docile country.
Life Before the Earthquake and Tsunami
I just wanted to let my shipmates, marines, and friends that are living in Japan know that I’m thinking of them and hope you are safe and sound.
If your loved ones are stationed and/or living in Japan, my heart goes out to you!
For those who want to help support our US military and the people affected by this tragedy, please visit: http://www.wral.com/weather/story/9258862 to learn how you can support relief efforts.
Please feel free to comment below or send me an email with your thoughts.
It was a pleasure meeting Joan Ziemba and learning more about the Accidental Artist “Paint Your Own Pottery Studio”!
I’ve heard many residents and visitors talk about what a great time they had at the Accidental Artist. People from all ages – “3 to 83+” – gather around the tables and paint their own pottery.
The Accidental Artist offers Family Day, College Daze, Senior Day, Mommy and Me, Ladies Night, and Friday Night TGIF fun nights, Bridal Showers, Birthday Parties, Field Trips, Team Building, and much more!
Meet up with your friends or make new ones! Bring your own beverages or take your lunch break by relieving stress. You don’t have to be an artist to paint, just have FUN! They also “cater to the creatively challenged”.
They are open Monday - Wednesday: 10am - 6pm; Thursday and Friday: 10am - 9pm; Saturday: 10am - 6pm; Sunday: 12pm - 6pm.
Visit Joan and her friendly staff at theAccidental Artist, 220 Craven Street, New Bern, NC. Give them a call 252-634-3411, send them an email or visit their website for more information.
They have a Greenville location too! Accidental Artist, 631 Red Banks Road, Arlington Village, Greenville, NC, 252-758-1100.
Thank you, Joan, for sharing your story with us on this fun and interesting tour! The Accidental Artist is a MUST visit in our book!
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Havelock, NC – Wednesday March 23 is Kick Butts Day, and TRU members in Craven County hope to encourage teens to be tobacco-free so they can have longer and healthier lives.
TRU (Tobacco.Reality.Unfiltered) is the North Carolina Health and Wellness Trust Fund’s initiative that includes both the state’s youth movement and the powerful TRU media campaigns working to dissuade youth from using tobacco.
“You may not know that tobacco-related illnesses are the number one cause of death in our state,” said Gerald Nesmith, Jr. a 7th grader at Gover C. Fields Middle School. “It’s our hope to change that by creating North Carolina’s first tobacco-free generation.”
TRU members, Craven County Health Department, and bob 93.3 will be at the Havelock Boys and Girls Club from 3-5 to educate the community about the dangers of tobacco use.
“Tobacco-related illness and death impact every community and population in North Carolina,” said Kenya Servia. “We in the TRU movement will not rest until teens from every group in our community have taken the online pledge and are ready to stand strong and tobacco-free.”
For tobacco users who want to quit, free quit coaching is available toll-free from QuitlineNC at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) every day from 8 a.m. until 3 a.m. in English, Spanish, and many other languages.
ABOUT TRU:
Tobacco. Reality. Unfiltered., known as TRU, is the NC Health and Wellness Trust Fund’s initiative that includes both the state’s youth movement and the powerful TRU media campaigns working to dissuade youth from using tobacco. TRU is supported by HWTF-funded grant programs to organizations working in all 100 counties to reduce teen tobacco use. To find out more about TRU, please visit www.realityunfiltered.com.
ABOUT THE NC HEALTH AND WELLNESS TRUST FUND:
The NC Health and Wellness Trust Fund makes North Carolina stronger, both physically and economically, by funding programs that promote preventive health. Created by the General Assembly in 2000 to allocate a portion of North Carolina's share of the national tobacco settlement, HWTF has invested $199 million to support preventive health initiatives and $116 million to fund prescription drug assistance programs. For more information, please visit www.HealthWellNC.com.
The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, (“I’m not crazy, I’ve just been in a bad mood for forty years”); an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M’Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby (the prettiest girl in town), is about to marry a “good ol’ boy”. Filled with hilarious repartee, sharp jabs and bantering, the play moves toward tragedy when, in the second act, the spunky Shelby (who is a diabetic) risks pregnancy and forfeits her life. The sudden realization of their mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love—which gives the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad.
Dress rehearsal: May 5 @ 7pm, $7 open seating
Evenings: May 6, 7, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 @ 8pm
Sunday Matinees: May 8, 15 @ 2pm
Directed by Hanna Marshbanks and Jay Tyson
Produced by Karen Pierson
Steel Magnolias is dedicated in memory of Charter Member of NBCT, Athene Bunn
Reduced ticket prices! $17 advance, $19 door, Students and active duty military $10 with photo ID. At a time when gas, food and general cost of living prices have gone up, NBCT is delighted to give back to the community by reducing ticket prices. The remaining shows for the 2011 season; Steel Magnolias, Guys and Dolls, and The Wizard of Oz are now $17 in advance and $19 at the door. This saving reflects NBCT’s dedication to bringing magic of live theatre to New Bern and the surrounding community.
Steel Magnolias is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
For more information, call 252-634-9057. For tickets call 252-633-0567 or visit the New Bern Civic Theatre's website.
Submitted by: Gayle Albertini on behalf of the New Bern Civic Theatre
Learn about the “Benefits of Composting” by Bobbi Waters of the Coastal Environmental Partnership!
Tomorrow, Saturday, March 12 at Pinecone Perennials, 4136 Dr M L King Jr Blvd at 1100, 252-634-3437. She will also be handing out free wildflower seeds.
Leslie Geiter, President of the Colonial Capital Humane Society (CCHS), tells us about upcoming events, adoption information, and introduces us to 67 cats at their no-kill cat shelter.
We were a bit overwhelmed by the adorable cats waiting for people to adopt them. Anytime I hear there are that many animals in need of loving homes, it brings me down, but today wasn’t the case.
After getting over the initial shock of so many cats, we toured their indoor and new enclosed outdoor living facility and were very impressed to see they have a nice home while they wait adoption. They seemed to be having a blast playing with toys, each other, and climbing on structures built by the wonderful volunteer force behind the CCHS.
The CCHS has many upcoming events to include the upcoming adopt-a-thon (Mar 12), Open House (Mar 26), BBQ Chicken fundraiser (Apr 15), Pet Expo booth (Apr 16), and Fur Ball (Apr 16) please click here for detailed information.
The no-kill cat shelter is cleaned and maintained by dedicated and hard working volunteers. The cats are fed, given clean water, litter boxes changed, and the shelter is mopped twice a day. They are always looking for volunteers.
Please visit the CCHS website to see photos and descriptions of the pets and fill out an application for adoption. For more information, please visit their website, call them at 252-633-0146, or send them an email.
Thank you, Leslie, for all you and the CCHS volunteers do for our community’s furry friends! Great job, Thea Kincaid!
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Lisa Bisbee captures the latest happenings in New Bern’s Arts scene in her latest episode of “Arts Around Town”!
“Arts Around Town” is an elegant video production created by local graphic artist and professional web designer, Lisa Bisbee.
In the FIRST episode, she interviews her father and local potter, Jim Bisbee. Jim co-owns New Bern Artworks and Company located behind Port City Java on Middle Street. Jim and Lisa talk about the upcoming the Craven Arts Council, Artwalk, events, juried art shows, galleries, fundraisers, and much more!
Lisa and Jim Bisbee talk about New Bern's Arts Scene
Please visit LisaMarieArt’s YouTube Channel to view "Arts Around Town" and her collection of productions and video clips.
Thank you, Lisa, for telling us what’s happening in New Bern’s Art World! You did a wonderful job on this production and I look forward to seeing more!
For more information about Lisa Bisbee Art & Advertising Concepts, Writing, Design & Production of print, web & motion campaigns, New Bern, NC, phone: 720-544-7483, cell: 252-571-1501, email or her website.
During our rounds Downtown today, we discovered a conference at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center.
Thea Kincaid interviewed Rosie Allen Ryan, the President/CEO of Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina. Rosie told us that 400 healthcare professionals, social workers, parent educators, child advocates came to New Bern for this two day educational conference. Their focus is sharing child service resources from across the State of North Carolina to help children thrive in nurturing environments and be good parents themselves!
Rosie told us April is Prevent Child Abuse Month and we learned that New Bern’s Riverfront Convention Center is the FIRST in the State of North Carolina to place a Pinwheel Garden at the entrance to spread the word about this special cause! New Bern chalks up another FIRST! Great job, Convention Center folks!
Thea and Rosie
If your business or community organization would like to plant a Pinwheel Garden, please contact Maureen McKeon, Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina, at 919-256-6616 and make a stand against Child Abuse!
Thank you, Rosie Allen Ryan and Thea, the voice of New Bern Now, for this educational interview!
Please visit Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina’s website or give them a call at 919-829-8009 for more information on how you can become involved.
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It was a beautiful day as we sat at the location of the future “Spider Lily Sculpture” with Susan Moffat-Thomas. Susan updated us on the progress of the Swiss Bear Downtown Development Corporation’s “Spider Lily Sculpture” project.
Susan explained that Dr. Jim Congleton, the financial donor of this masterpiece, wanted to give a special gift to the city in remembrance of New Bern’s 300th Anniversary.
During a walk in September, Dr. Congleton passed the spider lily flowers in bloom and was inspired by their rich history in New Bern. Navy Captain William Roberts visited Japan in the 1800’s and returned with a few spider lily bulbs that he gave to his family. The bulbs were transplanted in New Bern and have been known as the “heirloom plant” of the South (reference).
Dr. Congleton commissioned renowned artist, Susan Pascal Beran, to create the sculpture. Susan is a distinguished artist whose masterpieces are on display in cities across the country to include the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.
Residents and visitors will have the opportunity to meet Susan Pascal Beran, tentatively scheduled for April 17, 2011, at the Spider Lily Sculpture’s location on the Riverwalk behind the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center.
Susan recognized and thanked members of the Swiss Bear’s Sculpture Committee “Let’s Put it in Stone” campaign: Leigh Wilkinson, Thea Kincaid, Beth Atkins, Judy Avery, John Ward, Shannon LuQuire, and Danielle Glynn.
Special thanks to Susan Moffat-Thomas, Swiss Bear’s Executive Director, and Thea Kincaid, the voice of New Bern Now for the special interview!
Please visit the Swiss Bear Downtown Development Corporation’s website for specific details about this one-of-a-kind project and to learn more about Swiss Bear’s history, current initiatives, and wonderful accomplishments they’ve spearheaded for our great city! Please call them at 252-638-5781 with any questions.
New Bern, NC - Local TV and Radio Personality, Phil Knight, shares his thoughts about our community, city, and the Phil Knight Show (above video).
Phil and his wife, Joan, decided to find a place to semi-retire and his son recommended the Crystal Coast. They “literally fell in love with New Bern” and moved here 10 years ago. Phil and Joan are avid boaters and love the water, the friendly people of New Bern, and the central location for travelers on the East Coast.
Two years later, Phil started his TV and Radio show on CTV 10 and WNBU 94.1. The show airs Monday thru Friday and is also available on the Internet. Phil is a strong community supporter and enjoys talking about good things happening with local non-profit groups.
Special thanks to Phil Knight, Thea Kincaid, the voice and personality of New Bern Now, and the friendly folks at Kitchen on the Trent which happens to be one of Phil and Thea’s favorite restaurants in New Bern.
