Community Calendar

Join us at your Craven-Pamlico Regional Libraries this April as we honor National Poetry Month! We invite you to create an original poem using five random words available at the library or online at MyCPRL.org/poetry. Let your creativity flow and celebrate the art of poetry with us!

Experience the vibrant showcase of artistic talent at the Craven County Public Schools K-12 Student Art Exhibit, hosted in the Duffy Gallery at the NC History Center. Immerse yourself in a captivating display featuring an array of paintings, drawings, sculptures, and mixed media creations. This annual event celebrates the creativity and skill of our local student artists. Join us for an inspiring and visually enriching experience that highlights the boundless creativity flourishing within Craven County’s K-12 students.

Broadway’s Smash Musical, “Something Rotten!” Comes to the Historic Masonic Theatre.

New Bern’s Rivertowne Players present Something Rotten! This hilarious musical comedy tells the story of brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom, two playwrights stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rockstar Will Shakespeare. When a soothsayer foretells the next big thing in theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, the Bottom brothers set out to write the world's very first musical. Packed with show-stopping musical numbers and a hilariously eccentric cast of characters, Something Rotten! is a laugh-out-loud celebration of creativity, ambition, and the magic of theatre.
Music & Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick
Conceived by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick. *Something Rotten is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
The Historic Masonic Theatre is located at 514 Hancock Street in Downtown New Bern.

Performances:
April 25th, 26th, 27th May 2nd,3rd,4th 9th, and 10th
Friday and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday Matinees at 3:00pm
Tickets available online at www.rivertowneplayers.org

RiverTowne Players, is a 501(c)(3) organization. We are committed to enhancing the cultural experience of Eastern North Carolina through the production of exceptional theatre performance and education. Our mission is to provide a platform that empowers local artists to discover and expand their creativity and share their skills with the community.
The Masonic Theatre opened in 1805, it was once the cultural heart of New Bern, hosting stage plays, talent benefits, concerts, and vaudeville acts. During the Civil War, it served as a Confederate arsenal and later as a hospital for Union soldiers. In 1917, it was converted into a motion picture theater, operating continuously until 1974, making it the nation's oldest continually operating theatre.

Experience the vibrant showcase of artistic talent at the Craven County Public Schools K-12 Student Art Exhibit, hosted in the Duffy Gallery at the NC History Center. Immerse yourself in a captivating display featuring an array of paintings, drawings, sculptures, and mixed media creations. This annual event celebrates the creativity and skill of our local student artists. Join us for an inspiring and visually enriching experience that highlights the boundless creativity flourishing within Craven County’s K-12 students.

Come Again is a social respite program where people in early to middle stages of dementia spend time with trusted, trained volunteers in a safe, judgment-free space. We aim to bring joy, friendship, and purpose to everyone while giving care partners a chance to rest. Activities include fellowship, music, art, movement, and service projects, plus a hot lunch. Starting May 1, Come Again meets every Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2311 Elizabeth Ave. There is a small fee to attend. Come Again honors our loved ones living with dementia by lifting up their remaining strengths in a supportive, creative and purposeful way. For more information about joining Come Again or volunteering, contact director Lindsay Roberts at lindsayroberts@newbernrespite.org, 919.428.0618 or www.newbernrespite.org.

Broadway’s Smash Musical, “Something Rotten!” Comes to the Historic Masonic Theatre.

New Bern’s Rivertowne Players present Something Rotten! This hilarious musical comedy tells the story of brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom, two playwrights stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rockstar Will Shakespeare. When a soothsayer foretells the next big thing in theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, the Bottom brothers set out to write the world's very first musical. Packed with show-stopping musical numbers and a hilariously eccentric cast of characters, Something Rotten! is a laugh-out-loud celebration of creativity, ambition, and the magic of theatre.
Music & Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick
Conceived by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick. *Something Rotten is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
The Historic Masonic Theatre is located at 514 Hancock Street in Downtown New Bern.

Performances:
April 25th, 26th, 27th May 2nd,3rd,4th 9th, and 10th
Friday and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday Matinees at 3:00pm
Tickets available online at www.rivertowneplayers.org

RiverTowne Players, is a 501(c)(3) organization. We are committed to enhancing the cultural experience of Eastern North Carolina through the production of exceptional theatre performance and education. Our mission is to provide a platform that empowers local artists to discover and expand their creativity and share their skills with the community.
The Masonic Theatre opened in 1805, it was once the cultural heart of New Bern, hosting stage plays, talent benefits, concerts, and vaudeville acts. During the Civil War, it served as a Confederate arsenal and later as a hospital for Union soldiers. In 1917, it was converted into a motion picture theater, operating continuously until 1974, making it the nation's oldest continually operating theatre.

Experience the vibrant showcase of artistic talent at the Craven County Public Schools K-12 Student Art Exhibit, hosted in the Duffy Gallery at the NC History Center. Immerse yourself in a captivating display featuring an array of paintings, drawings, sculptures, and mixed media creations. This annual event celebrates the creativity and skill of our local student artists. Join us for an inspiring and visually enriching experience that highlights the boundless creativity flourishing within Craven County’s K-12 students.

Downtown Greenville First Friday ArtWalk
Experience Creativity on Every Corner
Join us on the First Friday of each month from 5:00pm – 8:00pm (and later!) to explore local Downtown galleries, museums, restaurants, breweries, and music venues to experience some of the best creativity and talent in our region. Take a self-guided walking tour, or catch a FREE ride on the Emerald Express Trolley to quickly get from stop to stop to find new art exhibition openings and receptions, artist and maker markets, live music, open mic opportunities, and more!