Community Calendar

The North Carolina Film Festival is an event devoted to fortifying the pillars of the independent film, television, and video industry. With unwavering dedication, we seek out the most exceptional talents and their captivating creations. Here, short films converge, creating a kaleidoscope of artistic expression that transcends boundaries and celebrates the diversity of creative voices.

RiverTowne Players Presents Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
RiverTowne Players is proud to announce their upcoming production of Arthur Miller's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, Death of a Salesman directed by Jeff Padgett. This production will run at the historic Masonic Theatre in downtown New Bern from August 1st to August 10th, 2025.
Death of a Salesman is the story of Willy Loman, a traveling salesman nearing the end of his career. Over the course of the play, Willy grapples with the disconnect between his dreams and reality, as well as his strained relationships with his family. The drama unfolds as past memories intersect with present struggles, painting a vivid picture of ambition, disillusionment, and complex dynamics within the Loman family. RiverTowne Players invites theatre-goers to experience this classic American work, exploring universal truths that resonate across generations.
Performance Schedule: August 1st – August 10th 2025 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sunday matinees at 3:00 PM
Tickets are now available. For tickets and further details, visit 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.

Magnolia Arts Center proudly (well, sorta…kinda) presents

The 2025 Miss-Cast Womanless Beauty Pageant Fundraiser

Saturday, August 2 @ 7:30 p.m.

A group of the oddest contestants will vie for the title of Miss–Cast 2025.

Come see our group of “lovelies” as they compete in:

• Evening Gown (you just try finding size 12 heels)
• Talent (performed by those who have little to none)
• On-stage interview (by those wondering how they got talked into this)

Join us for a night of complete and utter silliness as these brave men face the laughter as they fight it out for the uncoveted title of Miss-Cast 2025.

All Tickets: $15
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=mac

You Won’t Believe Your Eyes!

Participants meet Dr. Sue at 8:30 am at Harkers Island Visitor Center and arrive on the sound-side shore of East Shackleford Banks, where they will walk a moderate-level trek off the beaten path to find horses and settle down to watch them. Come prepared for a day in the sun, climbing dunes, walking through brush, and navigating in deep sand.
Make the most of your excursion by coming prepared. Shoes that protect your feet and stay on in the mud are required. It is strongly recommended to bring water, lunch/snacks, bug repellent, sunscreen, sun hat, binoculars, and camera with a telephoto lens in a daypack or shoulder bag.

YOUTH PROGRAMS AT GMOA
GMoA offers a variety of educational classes, workshops, tours, and activities for youth, from camps to afterschool programs and more!
June to August 2025.
Read more about our current programs below. If you would like to schedule a K-12 tour, visit our Visit & Tour page for more information:
https://www.gmoa.org/youth-programs

Magnolia Arts Center is offering a trio of exciting summer workshops for teens!

Yes And" Summer Improv Workshop
This summer workshop will encourage participants to learn about the wonderful world of improv.
Ages: Middle schoolers/teens
M-TH July 21st to July 24th from 9:30am to 12:30pm
$110
Facilitator: Lindsay Fazzini

Auditioning With Ease
An audition intensive workshop over the course of a week with sessions on preparing students for potential auditions.
Ages:12-18
July 28 - August 1 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Cost: $110
Facilitators: Justin and Rochelle Collis

Page to Stage Playwriting Workshop
Students of this workshop will learn terms, techniques, and history of playwriting.
Saturday, August 2; Sunday, August 3; & Saturday, August 9
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Cost: $65
Facilitator: Michelle Woods

Visit www.magnoliaartscenter.com for more information about each camp and to register.

This nostalgic exhibit features signage from the Mitchell Slotnick Pepsi Collection. During the 20th century, signage evolved from its infancy to dominance in the field of advertising. Pepsi signage examples on exhibit include metal signs, 3-D plastic signs, neon clock signs, thermometer signs, calendar signs, die-cut cardboard and die-cut metal, illustrations, and photographic prints. Spanning decades and various Pepsi logos and slogans.

RiverTowne Players Presents Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
RiverTowne Players is proud to announce their upcoming production of Arthur Miller's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, Death of a Salesman directed by Jeff Padgett. This production will run at the historic Masonic Theatre in downtown New Bern from August 1st to August 10th, 2025.
Death of a Salesman is the story of Willy Loman, a traveling salesman nearing the end of his career. Over the course of the play, Willy grapples with the disconnect between his dreams and reality, as well as his strained relationships with his family. The drama unfolds as past memories intersect with present struggles, painting a vivid picture of ambition, disillusionment, and complex dynamics within the Loman family. RiverTowne Players invites theatre-goers to experience this classic American work, exploring universal truths that resonate across generations.
Performance Schedule: August 1st – August 10th 2025 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sunday matinees at 3:00 PM
Tickets are now available. For tickets and further details, visit 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.

Emerge Gallery & Art Center offers ten weeks of art camp. Each week is different for each age group.
June 2 - August 15, 2025
Camps are for youth ages 3 and up

YOUTH PROGRAMS AT GMOA
GMoA offers a variety of educational classes, workshops, tours, and activities for youth, from camps to afterschool programs and more!
June to August 2025.
Read more about our current programs below. If you would like to schedule a K-12 tour, visit our Visit & Tour page for more information:
https://www.gmoa.org/youth-programs