Community Calendar

The Craven Arts Council is now accepting applications for North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program grants through 5:00 pm August 31, 2026. Applications are available for non-profit organizations whose purpose is to promote and develop diverse cultural arts programming in Craven County. Application forms and grant guidelines are available at Craven Arts Council & Gallery's website or may be picked up at the Bank of the Arts.

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.

Join us in the Teen Area on Wednesday, June 17 at 4:30 p.m. as we kick off our Unearth A Story Teen Summer Reading Program with a Big Screen Movie Night! We will watch the 1993 classic "Jurassic Park"!

Intended for ages 13-17. For details, call the Youth Services Department at 252.527.7066 ext. 133.

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.

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.

Music series beginning on Thursday, May 21, 2026 -- held every Thursday until August 6 -- hosted by the Town of Beaufort in John Newton Park. This event is sponsored by the Dock House Restaurant and Freedom Boat Club. This will be different genres of music during this series. General info and FAQ's are attached below.

Rock the Docks:
No outside alcohol permitted at this event
Alcohol can be purchased and consumed in John Newton Park, provided by the Dock House Restaurant
Signage will be placed to indicate restrictions on where this can be purchased and consumed
Parking next to John Newton Park will be closed from 2pm-8pm.
This is a pet and family-friendly event
The stage will be 24-feet long, placed in the adjacent parking lot.
Spectators will be able to park golf carts behind the stage in the west side of the parking lot
Attendees are encouraged to bring food and non-alcoholic beverages from nearby businesses
Music of all different genres will be presented across the 12-week series
Town will have tent along with other sponsors/vendors at event

Join us in the Schechter Auditorium as we celebrate America250 by hosting weekly screenings of the six-episode PBS documentary "The American Revolution with Ken Burns".

Call 252.527.7066 ext. 134 to learn more.

Area musicians come together to play traditional music in an acoustic string jam. This is a fun, friendly easy-going group. New musicians and traditional music fans are welcome. Please visit www.bctma.org for more information

In honor of Juneteenth, we invite you to join us in celebrating African American freedom, resilience, culture, and contributions to the New Bern community. Join us June 18, from 6:00–8:00 PM, for a special evening featuring members of our artist team.

Guests will receive a special sneak peek at the latest developments on the new sculpture that will soon be installed in Wilson Park in downtown New Bern. The new sculpture will honor African American artisans who shaped New Bern between from 1770 through1900. Guests will also get to be the first to learn the title of the sculpture which will be revealed at the event!

As you know, we’ve already broken ground for the sculpture’s base and are preparing the site for installation this summer. Guests will have the chance to enjoy refreshments, meet the artists and project team, and engage in conversation about the power of public art to tell stories, inspire dialogue, and strengthen community connections. Bring the whole family and learn more about the power of public art.

This event is FREE to the public, but we want to make sure we have enough refreshments for everyone. Please RSVP if you plan to attend

MATILDA--THE MUSICAL
June 18-21 and 25-27: Matilda

Based on the 1988 novel Matilda by Roald Dahl, the musical centers on Matilda Wormwood, a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, and psychokinetic powers. She is unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!

June 18-21 and 25-27

Tickets available for all the performance at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=mac