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MUMFEST 30 – October 9-10
(NEW BERN, NC)---
Filling the
streets of downtown New Bern with an amazing variety of entertainment, MUMFEST
annually attracts over 80,000 visitors. This years marks the 30th
MUMFEST and it promises to be bigger than ever with the Corvette Racing Tour, a
Bigfish FM ‘Kutless’ concert, a family Fun Run/Walk, extreme athletics from the
King BMX Stunt Show and Flippenout Extreme Trampoline Show. Festival-goers will
also find a boat show and maritime exhibit, arts and crafts displays, amusement
park rides, puppet and magician shows, and a wide variety of delicious food
guaranteed to satisfy anyone’s cravings.
Music and More Music!
New Bern’s Union Point Park is the place to be on Saturday, October 9 at
4:00 p.m., when it becomes the site of a major concert presented by Bigfish FM
in partnership with MUMFEST 2010. This concert features the well-known group,
Kutless, which has sold over 1.5 million albums of popular modern Christian
music. Also performing are the Sidewalk Prophets, winners of the New Artist of
the Year award at the 2010 Dove Awards, and Above the Golden State with their
new collection of catchy anthems. Go to mumfest.com for tickets and information.
MUMFEST’s main stage will be jumpin’ with the Pickin’ and Grinnin’ Band’s blend
of blue grass, country and gospel; Conch Stew’s rendition of beach music and
oldies; and last but not least, New Diamond Jubilee will be a treat for fans of
rhythm & blues and gospel music.
Everyone’s favorite, Rick Hubbard and his Kazoobie Kazoo Band will also be back
this year. Audience members are given a kazoo to join the Kazoo Kazoobie band.
The Corvette Racing Tour,
sponsored by Joe Alcoke Auto and Truck Center, features the 2010
Corvette C6R ALMS show car, Victory Lane Photos, artifacts from Corvette’s
storied racing history, and a number of championship trophies. Be sure to have
a digital photo taken with your favorite racecar driver!
Big Kidstuff and Lil’ Kidstuff
Fantastick Patrick
juggles
swords, fire, balls and clubs! He balances huge objects on his face, rides a
6-foot unicycle and demonstrates an amazing Chinese yo-yo
routine. Fantastic Patrick performs three shows daily at the intersection of
Middle and Broad Streets.
Children (and adults!) will love the Silver Drummer Girl who looks like a statue
until she comes to life, the very tall Uncle Sam and other street performers
such as the popular puppet show with the Gabardine Sisters, Poly and Ester.
Artist Tim Decker paints large portraits of celebrities in less than 10
minutes! You won’t believe your eyes as you watch Tim work!
At the amusement park, families will find a wide variety of things to do,
including the Merry Go Round, Full Tilt, Gondola and, of course, the Bumper
Cars. The amusement park has rides for both the brave and not so brave at heart
– whichever you prefer – you’ll find it here.
Start out your Sunday morning at 7:30 a.m. in Union Point Park with the 5K and 1
Mile Family Fun Run/Walk. What a great way to start the day! Call 252.639.2907
for more information.
Be sure to
stop by the Sudan Temple to see the Thomas the Train layout by the Carolina
Coastal Railroaders. Thomas is a cheeky, little wooden train with lots of
friends and accessories that make him lovable. On a grander scale, the double
track HO scale model railroad in the first floor exhibit area is a marvel of
detail and technical know-how.
For the younger water lovers, the Coast Guard Auxiliary brings "Coastie", their
walking, talking boat mascot. A blue and white robot, Coastie has navigational
lights, searchlights, a rotating beacon, a siren, an air horn and moving eyes
and eyelids. Visit Coastie at the Coast Guard Auxiliary booth in Union Point
Park.
Dog lovers
will be amazed when they see the K-9 demonstrations by the New Bern Police
Department’s 4-legged officers in three shows on Saturday. You may even pick up
some training tips by watching the Field Retriever Demonstrations by Weller
Kennels, but we ask that you leave your dogs at home.
Arts and crafts displays, music, amusement park rides, magicians and street
performers, puppet shows and face painters all go together to make MUMFEST a
great fun filled weekend for everyone in the family.
Hey, Sailor!
Boaters and wannabe boaters will head straight for Union Point to see the 9th
Annual Boat Show. In addition to all the trailerable boats, there will be
maritime exhibits, military vessels, nautical displays and demonstrations. And,
because it’s nearing the end of the boating season, you may even find a great
deal on a boat.
Garden Lovers!
All 13 Tryon
Palace gardens will be open free in honor of MUMFEST. Be sure to stroll over to
the palace to see the colorful displays of chrysanthemums and other fall blooms.
Getting to MUMFEST
Be sure to go to the web site
www.mumfest.com
for help planning your weekend and to see a complete list of all the family
entertainment at MUMFEST this year! You’ll also find a map on the web site
telling you where everything is located and the performance schedules.
For those who don’t wish to park downtown, free trolley shuttle service is
available both days from the New Bern Mall (Hwy 70 – near Hwy 70 Exit). A
water-taxi service is also available for a small fee from the BridgePointe Hotel
Marina.
The beautiful riverfront, downtown shops and historic homes make New Bern a
destination for many travelers.
Ghosts of New Bern
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Resumes Its Full Schedule
Celebrating 300 Years of New Bern Ghost Stories
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As the poet said, “If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?” Well we all know
that Winter has come and Ghosts of New Bern
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is looking forward to Spring.
Beginning the first week of March we will resume our full, outdoor schedule.
Our highly-acclaimed walking tours begin as always at Morgan’s Tavern & Grill
(235 Craven St.) at 7:30 PM Wednesday through Sunday. All tour
guests are entitled to discounted dining at Morgan’s, and we are pleased to make
dining arrangements.
Guests will learn about New Bern and its history, but they will mainly hear
tales of the strange occurrences, unusual happenings and ghosts that haunt many
of New Bern’s homes and buildings. The tour’s stories are based on the book,
Ghosts of New Bern
©
by Joseph
and Joyce O’Callahan.
Reservations for our tours can be made by calling:
(252) 571-4766, and you can also contact us at
ghostsofnewbern@yahoo.com. Please also visit our website at
www.ghostsofnewbern.com
VOICES BETWEEN
TWO RIVERS -
BUILDING THE ORAL HISTORY OF NEW BERN
NEW BERN, NC—August 23, 2010
Beginning September 7th, 2010, Tryon Palace and the New Bern Literary
Symposium will begin hosting monthly gatherings to collect and record oral
histories of New Bern that will one day be published in book form. The meetings
will be held the first Tuesday of every month at the New Bern Arts Center,
243 Fleet Street (on the corner of Fleet and Pollock) at 7:00 p.m. So if
you have stories to tell about what New Bern was like in the early years, please
come and share so we can add your memories to the rich history of this town we
love.
For more information, contact Judy Bryan at 252- 637-3517 or
judybryan@suddenlink.net
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or Sharon Bryant, Tryon Palace African-American Outreach Coordinator at
252-514-4944 or
sbryant@tryonpalace.org
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TRYON PALACE
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
NEW BERN, NC — August 23, 2010
For more information on Tryon Palace and the latest updates on its events and
activities, please visit us online at
www.tryonpalace.org
or call
1-800-767-1560.
SEPTEMBER
September 7 - October 31
Autumn Garden Hours
Monday – Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.;
Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Last ticket sold at 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 5, 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Free First Sundays
Free Garden admission. Tours of
historic house museums require a ticket.
The gardens at Tryon Palace will be open to the public at no charge on the
first Sunday afternoon of each month, March through October. Interior tours
will also be discounted. For more information, call 1-800-767-1560.
Monday, September 6, 4:00 p.m.
Fife & Drum Corps Concert followed by Stanly-Spaight Duel Reenactment
New Bern Academy Green
Free Admission
Enjoy a concert by the Tryon Palace Fife & Drum Corps, and step back in time to
an era where a man’s personal honor was his most cherished quality. Any
incursion on this cherished value could result in fiery and violent retribution.
Watch the drama of the September 5, 1802 duel unfold before your eyes. In this
historical reenactment of a duel between 19th-century New Bern political rivals,
costumed characters battle to protect their reputations.
Thursday, September 9, 7:00 p.m.
African American Lecture Series
“Movers & Shakers in the African American Community – Past and Present”
Guest Speaker: Dr. David Dennard, Assoc. Professor of History, East Carolina
University
Visitor Center Auditorium
Free Admission
This panel discussion will be about dedication, commitment, potential image as a
role model.
Friday, September 10 – Sunday, September 12
Démodé Fashion Weekend
DÉMODÉ (dā'mō-dā'), adj., no longer in fashion; out of date; outmoded.
New York may be showing off all the latest fashions this week but come see our
classics! Explore the world of 18th-century fashion through a weekend
of programs, period demonstrations and kids craft activities. Times and costs
vary; consult individual events listed below for specifics.
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Friday, September 10, 6:00 p.m.
Démodé Fashion Show
Visitor Center Auditorium
$4 per adult, $2 per student; Free with regular admission.
Experience 18th century fashion with a runway twist! Attend a fashion
show that showcases the latest 18th century fashion for all the
classes.
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Saturday, September 11, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Démodé Fashion Day
Palace grounds and buildings.
Included in regular admission.
Come tour our buildings and learn about the clothing Governor Tryon and his
family, friends and servants would have worn. Visit the Kitchen Office to watch
a busy gown maker and her assistant make an 18th-century gown in the
period way in one day. Family craft activities relating to 18th-century
fashion will be under the Palace colonnades.
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Saturday, September 11, 1:00 p.m.
Tryon Palace Theater: Layers of History
Visitor Center Auditorium
$4 per adult, $2 per student; Free with regular admission.
Looking good has never been easy! Come to this light-hearted program and find
out exactly what an 18th-century lady (and her servants) would have
to endure to keep her dressed in high fashion.
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Sunday, September 12, 2:00 p.m.
A Framework for Fashion
Commission House Parlor
$4 per adult, $2 per student; Free with regular admission.
This is a special lecture for the ladies. Enjoy tea and light treats while you
learn the truth and history on 18th-century ladies undergarments.
Friday, September 17 – Sunday, September 19
New Bern's 300th Anniversary Jubilee Weekend Events at Tryon Palace
Friday, September 17 and Saturday, September 19, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sunday,
September 19, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Bern-New Bern Exhibit
North Carolina History Center, Duffy Gallery
529 E. Front St. (between Hancock & Metcalf), New Bern
The Bern-New Bern Exhibit celebrates the mother-daughter relationship between
Bern, Switzerland and New Bern, North Carolina and the 300th
anniversary of the founding of New Bern, North Carolina. The traveling exhibit
is a collaboration between the Historical Museum of Bern; the Swiss American
Historical Society; City of New Bern, North Carolina, the New Bern 300th
Celebration Committee and the Tryon Palace Commission.
Friday, September 17, 4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
300th Celebration Convocation
Tryon Palace North Lawn
This gathering officially marks the beginning of New Bern’s 300th
Anniversary Jubilee Weekend. Join us as the celebration begins!
Friday, September 17, 5:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.
300th Tribute Concert Celebration, Picnic
& Jubilee Fireworks
North Carolina Symphony
Tryon Palace South Lawn
Picnic 5:00 p.m.; Concert 6:30 p.m.
Free Admission
This special concert by our own North Carolina Symphony takes place on the South
Lawn of Tryon Palace. Bring your picnic and enjoy this historic concert
commemorating New Bern's 300th anniversary. Grant Llewellyn, Music Director of
the NC Symphony, conducts the world premiere of Welsh composer Gareth Glyn’s
Enduring City. The composer will be a special guest at the concert. The
exciting program of classic and contemporary milestones also includes North
Carolina native Terry Mizesko’s Sundays at Shackleford Banks, Handel’s
Water Music, and concludes with Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, set to a
spectacular aerial fireworks display .
Attendees
are asked to bring their own chairs and blankets, but leave pets and alcoholic
beverages at home.
Friday, September 17, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday, September 17, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.;
Sunday, September 19, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Bill of Rights Exhibit
North Carolina History Center, 529 E. Front St. (between Hancock & Metcalf), New
Bern
Free Admission
North Carolina’s copy of the Bill of Rights, taken from the State Capitol in
1865, and recovered in an undercover operation in 2003, comes to New Bern in
honor of the dedication of the new Federal Courthouse on Friday, September 17.
September 17-23 is also Constitution week, which Tryon Palace’s first Director,
Gertrude Carraway, helped establish in the 1950s.
Saturday, September 18, 1:00 p.m.
Speaker: Karen Blum, NC Assistant Attorney General
“The North Carolina Bill of Rights”
North Carolina History Center, Cullman Performance Hall
529 E. Front St. (between Hancock & Metcalf), New Bern
Free Admission
Assistant Attorney General Karen Blum discusses the journey of North Carolina’s
original “copy” of the Bill of Rights from 1787 to 2008. The lecture includes
the history of the document from its proposal by Congress and transmittal to the
state by George Washington in 1789, to its theft by a Union soldier during the
Civil War and recovery by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 2003. The
presentation also illustrates several of the methods used to identify the Bill
of Rights as the original “copy” transmitted by President Washington to North
Carolina. In addition, Bayard v. Singleton is taking place at Tryon Palace twice
Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. At 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., there will
be concerts by Craven Consort. All will take place in the Cullman Performance
Hall.
Sunday, September 19, 2:00 p.m.
African-American Historic Downtown Walking Tour
Leaves from the Visitor Center Lobby
$4 per adult, $2 per student
Learn about 300 years of African-American history on a walking tour of New
Bern’s historic district. This tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and covers 16
blocks.
Reservations required: 252-514-4935. Minimum enrollment: 10
Thursday, September 23, 7:00 p.m.
Garden Lecture
Speaker: Bobby Ward
“Chlorophyll in his Veins: the Biography of J.C. Raulston”
Visitor Center Auditorium
Free admission, thanks to a grant from the Harold H. Bate Foundation
Author Bobby Ward will speak on J. C. Raulston, who was the most important and
influential figure in American horticulture in the latter part of the twentieth
century. His passion for promoting new plants for landscapes was unmatched. He
succeeded in establishing the North Carolina State University Arboretum that
now bears his name . Chlorophyll in His
Veins is an intimate biography, celebrating the life and accomplishments of
one of the most-loved gardening personalities. A book signing will follow this
lecture.
Thursday, September 30 – Saturday, October 2
North Carolina Maritime History Council Annual Conference
Conference registration is $105 per person ($65 for full-time students and
teachers; documentation required). To register for the conference, please visit
the North Carolina Maritime Council’s webpage at
www.ncmaritimehistory.org
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Prepare to dive into maritime history September 30 – October 2 in historic New
Bern for the North Carolina Maritime History Council annual conference. This
year’s meeting of maritime-minded people promises to please with strong
programs. The conference includes the new Tryon Palace North Carolina History
Center, a host of intriguing tours, social opportunities, and everything you
need to make an exploration into history fun and informative. The program is
headed by internationally-known Civil War Naval historian, Craig Symonds. Author
of “Lincoln and His Admirals” as well as numerous other books, articles
and reviews, Dr. Symonds is considered one of the best Civil War naval
historians.
OCTOBER
Saturday, October 2, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Fall Family Day: “Life in a New Colony”
Included in Governors Pass ticket
Come learn what it was like to move to a new land and try to build a life there.
Families of all ages can enjoy tours of the Palace and our historic homes as
well as interactive crafts, activities and demonstrations. Bring your picnic
lunch and spend time immersed in the past. Activities are designed for
school-age children; some activities have a minimum age requirement. No advance
registration needed.
Sunday, October 3, 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Free First Sundays
Free Garden admission.
Tours of
historic house museums require a ticket.
Spend the first Sunday afternoon from March through October FREE in the Tryon
Palace gardens! The gardens at Tryon Palace will be open to the public at no
charge on the first Sunday afternoon of each month through October.
Interior tours will also be discounted. For more information, call
1-800-767-1560.
RE: “O’Blatherskite” Murder Mystery Dinner Show Extended
For Immediate Release
If you haven’t tried your hand at solving “Who Killed Mr. O’Blatherskite?,” you
still have four chances to do so.
The Athens of the South production, originally set to perform its last show on
September 10 and 11, has been extended for October 1 and 2, as well. The dinner
and show, slated to begin at 7 p.m. at the BridgePointe Hotel and Marina, New
Bern, costs $40 per ticket; $35 for groups of ten or more, and for military
families.
The comic story involves a train in the old west: much-reviled railroad
president Gregory Blaine O’Blatherskite has been found dead in his car and a
cast of misfits—including a conductor, a sheriff, his addled deputy, an
ambitious bounty hunter, a con-artist and his reputed sister—must solve it
before the train reaches its next destination.
Between scenes the characters wander among the audience, answering questions as
the audience takes a crack at solving the case. At the conclusion of the show,
the closest guess wins a prize.
Actors for the show are Chuck Baker, Erin Cherry, Bill Hand, Nancy Hitchcock,
Eddie Moore, and Paul White. Hand also wrote and directed the show.
Catering is by Strange and Sons Catering.
Tickets are available at the Bank of the Arts, Middle Street; the New Bern
Convention Center, or online at
http://athensmysterydinners.yolasite.com .
For further information call 252-229-4977.
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Saturday Cemetery Tours to
Debut September 19
Weekly tours of historic Cedar Grove Cemetery
will debut at 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2009. Departing from the
Cemetery’s main gate, the tours will feature information about both well and
lesser known Cedar Grove “residents.” They are a collaborative effort of the New
Bern Historical Society and the Earl of Craven Questers’ Chapter.
“Cedar Grove Cemetery has a fascinating tale
to tell. Our tours will be factually based, but we hope that they will be
entertaining, as well,” according to Questers’ president Nancy Mansfield. “Each
of us is pursuing our own research about the Cemetery as well as relying on
information already available. You might say that the tours are a work in
progress.”
Questers is an international organization
dedicated to historic preservation. The local chapter consists of 21 members,
all of whom live in the Historic District, and raises funds to underwrite
preservation and restoration in Cedar Grove Cemetery. The large text panel
located just inside the gates was a Questers’ acquisition. The group has also
underwritten restoration of brick work on old graves, work on paths and
landscaping, and workshops on tombstone cleaning.
Tours will be offered each Saturday at 4 p.m.
Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the Historical Society during regular
office hours, 9:30-4:30 Monday through Friday, or at the gates.
Bank of the Arts
317 Middle Street
252 638 2577
Local, regional, and national artist represented in
exhibitions throughout the year. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday to Saturday.
To view exhibits online go to
www.cravenarts.net
NEW BERN PARKS
& RECREATION DEPARTMENT’S
MUSIC IN THE PARK SERIES
Click Here to see
what is happening with the Civic Theatre's in New Bern.
The Rivertowne
Reperatory Players are New Bern's newest theatre group. Formed in 2001
they are dedicated to promoting the theatrical arts in the New Bern
Area. The Rivertowne performances take place at the Shrine Auditorium,
shown above, located in downtown New Bern.
For more information
on the Repertory Players call 252 637 2662.
Shag Lessons
Come learn the
sexy Carolina Shag and join the fun when the beach music comes on.
This dance is a combination of the swing and jitterbug with a twist
of originality inspired by years of beach dancing at the beaches of
North and South Carolina.
Taught by Sylvia Anders at Attitudes Pub in
Grill located in Riverbend.
Call 252 633 2277
Sports and outdoor activities
Craven County Recreation Parks Dept
Karate Classes-every Tuesday for
youth ages 3 and up.
Beginner/intermediate Tennis-starting March 9th
Dog Obedience-starting March 10th
Beginner Tennis-starting March 11th
Learn to Paddle-starting April 22
Golf lessons for adults-starting April 22
Coed softball league-starting March 19
Coed Kickball league-starting March 26th
Summer Day Camp-starting June 21
Vollyball camp-June 29-July 1
Table Tennis
The West New Bern Recreation Center is offering a table tennis
club every Thursday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 9:p.m.
For more information call 252 639 2913
Softball
The Craven County Recreation and Parks Department will sponsor
a men's softball league this spring. Games will be held at Creekside Park. Call
252 636 6606 for information.
Hooked on Walking
Adult Walking Club
Meet Saturdays at different locations.
call 634 9083 for information
Volleyball
New Bern Parks and Recreation is offering a coed volleyball
league starting in mid September. Games will be scheduled on Tuesdays and
Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30. Entire teams or individuals welcome.All skill
levels welcomed. Call Rob at 639 2907 for more information.
Shuffleboard
10 AM-noon
West New Bern Recreation Center equipment provided
Call Milan 639-2913
Craven county Senior Aerobics
10 AM-11AM
George Street Senior center. Free for 60 and older
Call 638-1790
Yoga
1-2:30 p.m.
George Street Senior Center
No charge for 60 and over
Call 637 1790
For a list of all Craven County Recreation activities go to
www.cravencounty.com/parks/rec1.cfm
Senior Softball
The Craven county Recreation and parks Dept. is sponsoring a senior softball
league for men ages 55 and better. Practices are held at Creekside Park on
Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12and Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Call 633 6553
for more information.
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