Community Calendar

Sales have started for upgraded tickets and sponsorships for the biennial event Wings Over Wayne (WOW #25), which is set for May 3-4, 2025 at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. This is the largest free air show in North Carolina, attracting nearly 200,000 people every other year to the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. Gates will open daily at 8 a.m. and close at 5 p.m., with the featured show from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. General admission and parking each day is free, but upgraded ticket options such as premium box seats and Flight Club seats may be purchased on the website. There are applications available for sponsors and food/beverage/merchandise vendors.

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.

Join the GCS Concert Choir at the Paramount Theater in Farmville as they present Spirit Songs, choral music for the soul. Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for students and children.

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.

4-part series called "Mise en Place" with Chef Dani Black

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.

Coastal Carolina Riverwatch Collecting Coastal Residents’ Feedback Through PFAS, Heavy Metals, and Oysters Survey

Beaufort, NC, April 24, 2025– Coastal Carolina Riverwatch is collecting coastal residents’ perspectives on PFAS and heavy metals contamination and oyster consumption through their new public survey. The survey is part of a larger research project to assess water and seafood safety.
Emerging contaminants, such as PFAS and heavy metals, have been identified as top water quality concerns by NC coastal fishermen due to their impacts on water quality and fisheries. CCRW is working to assess the levels of these contaminants and local knowledge in Pender, Onslow and Carteret Counties in North Carolina. The research involves:

Sampling oysters, water, and sediment.
Analyzing the samples for contamination at Duke University laboratories.
Surveying local communities to assess oyster consumption habits and potential health risks.

Research goals for the survey include elevating community voices, educating coastal areas, and advocating for cleaner waters to support local industry and the coastal ecosystem. The survey will close May 5th, 2025.

The public survey can be taken by scanning the QR code in the image below, or following the survey link. The survey is available to be taken over the phone by calling 252-460-1450. A physical paper survey can be requested by emailing: waterkeeper@coastalcarolinariverwatch.org.

For more information about the project, please visit: https://coastalcarolinariverwatch.org/water-quality-for-fisheries/pfas-and-heavy-metal-contamination-in-north-carolina-farm-raised-and-wild-caught-oyster-populations/

Follow this link to take the survey: https://qualtricsxmqpqtn7wnf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bqrKaJ6fUnARdJA

Contact: Waterkeeper@coastalcarolinariverwatch.org / 252-460-1450
About Coastal Carolina Riverwatch: Coastal Carolina Riverwatch is dedicated to protecting the quality of water and life in coastal North Carolina through advocacy, education, and community engagement.