Art Walk...Don't Miss It!

Tonight's Art Walk will be a crowd pleaser! The Craven Arts Council and Twin Rivers' Artist Association is inviting the public to the opening reception of The Bank of the Arts Regional Juried Art Show. This is a tremendous opportunity to view some of the best of what our local artists' have to offer as well as make a fabulous purchase (or two)! For more information, visit www.cravenarts.org

More fun will ensue at Art & Materials, 219 Middle St. They have a new gallery open today featuring great works by Dee Mayer, Jane Needham, Nada Behr, Vicki Vitale, Sandy Bruno and Tessi Adams as well as offer refreshments. Visit their site at www.artandmaterials.com

At least 10 art related shops and 4 "friends" of the Art Walk will be open tonight. Future Art Walks are September 12th and November 14th. For more information, contact the Craven Arts Council & Gallery, Inc at 252-638-2577.

See you there tonight from 5-8.

Air Show at MCAS Cherry Point Air Show

Hold on to your hats as the Blue Angels return to The MCAS Cherry Point Air Show! North Carolina's largest airshow is sure to be a winner. Beginning on 5pm Friday June 6th the main features are afterburners, rocket trucks, pyrotechnics, skydivers, a wall-of-flame, fireworks display, food, venders, etc. Saturday & Sunday, June 7th and 8th will feature the usual but extremely interesting historic and modern military displays military and civilian air demonstrations, simulators, activities, rides and more. The grand finale is the Navy's Blue Angels. If you have never been to this event, be sure not to miss it this year. Admission is free as well as areas for blanket seating. For more information, call 866-wings-nc or go to www.cherrypointairshow.com

Neuse River Day

Get ready for the fun and exciting Neuse River Day, May 31 2008. The event, hosted by the Neuse River Foundati0n, begins at 9am at Union Point Park. Land events will include environmental exhibitors, live music, entertainers, arts and craft venders and food. Water events include kayak, canoe and raft races. Although the water events begin at in the morning, be sure to stay for the afternoon Great Rubber Duck Race and Cardboard Box Canoe Race. The complete schedule is posted at http://www.neuseriverkeepers.org/neuseriverday.html

The Neuse River Foundation is also asking for volunteers to contact:

Pat Gulley, Events Coordinator, events@neuseriver.org, 252-637-7972

Tea and Dessert with Nicholas Sparks

New Bern resident and author Nicholas Sparks will host a fund raiser to benifit The Friends of the New Bern-Craven County Public Library. Entitled, "Tea and Dessert with Nicholas Sparks", he will not only discuss his upcoming book, "The Lucky One", but will also talk about his upcoming movie release, "Nights in Rhodanthe".

Nicholas Sparks draws a tremendous crowd at every book signing and charitable event so sign up early, the tickets are a mere $12. The event is May 20th at The Flame Banquet Centre.

Parade of Homes Success!

The 2008 Spring Parade of Homes was a huge success with 58 homes on tour and 34 local builders participating. Some of New Bern's newest communities were open for the first time and the latest trends in construction were on display.
Residential Builders Billy & Donna Russel, owners of Kit Corp, displayed the latest in bath fixtures, flooring, trim and home media in their new construction at 128 East Ag Drive. Kit Corp, well known for their quality construction and exceptional design, ushered hundreds of visitors through their newest model during the 2 weekends of the parade. To see a virtual tour of the home, click the following link http://www.TopAMS.com/?t=440

"Death, Taxes...and Chocolate" World Premier

New Bern has so much to offer and now our fair city will host the world premier of the movie, "Death, Taxes...and Chocolate"! Written by local resident Andrea Levinson, presented by A Levinson Film and Sheffield Films in Association with Sheffield Entertainment Television, the premier will be held at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center on April 20. A Red Carpet Extravaganza featuring the movie, chocolate & wine reception and opportunities to meet the writer director and actors begin at 1:30 for $50 per person, $75 for 2. At 6:30 pm, there is a general admission presentation featuring movie, popcorn & soda for $10.

Don't miss the opportunity to see this "dark chocolate comedy". It has a surprise ending that Levinson won't give away. You can see more about the movie and purchase products on their website at http://www.deathtaxesandchocolate.com/home.html , email alevinsonfilm@yahoo.com or call 252-638-3311

Tryon Palace Gardens

As a correction to my last post, the Tryon Palace Gardens will offer free admission to ALL April 11th, 12th and 13th. Dubbed Garden Lovers Weekend, the palace will be in full bloom with thousands of tulips as well as other spring blooms. The gardens open from 9am to 6pm Friday and Saturday and 11am to 6pm on Sunday.

Complimenting this event is the Heritage Plant Sale, the 11th and 12th from 9am to 5pm on the Palace Grounds. This sale offers the public a chance to purchase unique, rare and historic plants featuring perennials, annuals, herbs, trees and shrubs, all grown in the Tryon Palace Greenhouse!

Don't miss an opportunity to stop at the Palace Garden Shop with Open House from 10am to 5pm Friday and Saturday. Besides the spring planting ideas and new products, there will be craft demonstrations and plenty of food.

There will be something for everyone at the Tryon Palace! For more information, go to http://www.tryonpalace.org/gardenloverweekend.html