Community Calendar

This July, New Bern's bears are being transformed into a city wide public art installation featuring handmade scarves and cowls made by local volunteers and will adorn bears throughout the city.

Senior Talent Showcase—Saturday, August 1 @ 7:30 p.m. at Magnolia Arts Center

It’s Senior Showtime! MAC is excited to offer the talented seniors in eastern North Carolina a chance to show what they can do. Over the years, we have had many wonderful performances by those 50 and older. All talents are welcomed: dancing, singing, comedy, instrumentalist, monologues, poetry/spoken word, juggling…and who knows what else?

Coordinators: Elaine Yontz, Mitch Butts, and Kim Turnage

Open to Ages: 50 and above

Deadline for signing up: Friday, July 17

For more info, contact Kim Turnage at kturnage46@yahoo.com

We want to see you shine!

Have you always wanted to try kayaking? Now's your chance! Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly paddle where you'll learn the basics of kayaking, water safety, and paddling techniques before heading out to explore the beauty of the park from the water.

No experience is necessary—we'll provide the instruction, equipment, and encouragement. Just bring clothes you don't mind getting a little wet, water to drink, and your sense of adventure!

Come make your first paddle one to remember! Please use alternate phone for inquiries: 252-762-1572.

Tryon Palace is excited to once again host the artwork of popular photographer and beekeeper Deana B Marion to the North Carolina History Center.  We will be showcasing a new exhibit of her photography of pollinators – bees, butterflies, and insects on a variety of flowering blooms.  Her photography technique is macro photography with amazing detail!

The exhibit will also include video clips of activity at her beehives.

This exhibit is FREE and available to the public during our posted business hours at the North Carolina History Center.

Artist's Exhibit Description
The collection of macro images of bees and blooms in their native environment celebrates the art of nature, the beauty and wonder God created in the bees and blooms. The colorful images showcase the features of the small natural world as photographed in blooming trees and flower gardens. 

The plight of pollinators, their value to our food supply, and the causes for their declining population are receiving national attention, with pollination by honeybees responsible for one-third of our food and nearly $20 billion in value to agricultural crops each year in the United States. Deana B understands the issues are extremely important and has witnessed the alarming population decline firsthand. 

Deana B’s macro photography commenced in the 2002 with weekend classes taught by Barbara Brundege through the University of California Extension, Santa Cruz, along with numerous workshops where she was encouraged to “get closer, get closer.” She gained tremendous insight from a mentorship with Barbara focusing on enhancing the images to capture the intricate features of flowers with bees. Since 2010, she has specialized in photographing bees on blooms in exquisite detail at a distance of several inches. 

This unique body of images focus upon the beauty of bees in nature, all different but sharing a common theme, with attention to microscopic level features, use of color, and position of  blooms.

Bring the whole family to Fort Macon and experience the boom of history in action. Kids love this exciting cannon firing demonstration where visitors can discover how the fort's massive cannons were loaded, aimed, and fired during the Civil War era. Watch the fort come alive as costumed interpreters share stories, answer questions, and demonstrate the power of these historic weapons. It is a fun, educational, and unforgettable experience for all ages.

Cannon firing demonstrations are held at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. Come early, grab a good viewing spot, and get ready for a blast from the past.

Check the website for the full schedule of events.

The 2026 Alive at Five Concert Series is the perfect way for families and friends to enjoy an evening of music, fun, and entertainment together. Grab your lawn chair, gather your crew, and get ready for an energetic lineup featuring beach music favorites, crowd pleasing party hits, and dance tunes that will have everyone on their feet. With a lively atmosphere, great music, and plenty of family friendly fun, Alive at Five is a Crystal Coast tradition you will not want to miss. Come ready to sing along, dance the night away, and make lasting memories.

Check the website for the full schedule of events.

Set against the scenic Beaufort waterfront, this family friendly event offers the perfect mix of live entertainment, coastal charm, and small town hospitality. Bring your lawn chair, gather family and friends, and enjoy an evening filled with great music, fun activities, and beautiful waterfront views. Located in Beaufort, the third oldest town in North Carolina, this event combines the energy of a community celebration with the rich history and character that make Beaufort such a special destination. Come enjoy the music, explore the waterfront, and create lasting memories in one of North Carolina's most beloved coastal towns.

Bring your folding chair, settle in under the coastal sky, and enjoy an unforgettable evening of live music inside historic Fort Macon. This exciting concert series takes place within the walls of the iconic fort, where Civil War era history meets the energy of great local and regional performances. Sing along, soak up the atmosphere, and experience one of the Crystal Coast's most unique concert venues. Music, history, and waterfront breezes come together for a night you will not want to miss.

Check the website for the full schedule of events.

RiverTowne Players proudly presents To Kill a Mockingbird, Christopher Sergel’s acclaimed stage adaptation of Harper Lee’s beloved novel, running July 10–19, 2026 at the historic Masonic Theatre, 514 Hancock Street in downtown New Bern.

Set in a small Alabama town during the Great Depression, the story follows young Scout and Jem Finch as their childhood innocence collides with a community shaken by injustice. At the center stands their father, Atticus Finch, who chooses to defend a Black man falsely accused of a terrible crime — a decision that challenges the conscience of the entire town.

Widely regarded as one of the most important works in American literature, To Kill a Mockingbird remains a powerful and deeply human story about empathy, courage, moral responsibility, and the struggle to do what is right even when standing alone.

Performances run Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 3:00 PM.

Tickets are available now at RiverTowne Players.com

This July, New Bern's bears are being transformed into a city wide public art installation featuring handmade scarves and cowls made by local volunteers and will adorn bears throughout the city.