Friday, March 11 – Sunday, March 13 2011
Experience the outbreak of the Civil War through the eyes of the New Bern residents who lived it. Throughout the weekend, tours of the historic Dixon and Stanly houses will focus on New Bern during the time of the war’s outbreak to the Battle of New Bern and its subsequent occupation. In addition, Tryon Palace will be offering several theatrical and musical programs that bring to life the reality of the Civil War through many different perspectives.
Several performances feature Sparky and Rhonda Rucker, who perform in the U.S. and overseas, singing songs and telling stories from the American folk tradition. Sparky Rucker has been performing over forty years and is internationally recognized as a leading folklorist, musician, historian, storyteller, and author. Rhonda Rucker is an accomplished harmonica, piano, banjo, and bones player, and also adds vocal harmonies to their songs. Sparky and Rhonda have performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, as well as NPR's On Point, Prairie Home Companion, Mountain Stage, and Morning Edition. The Ruckers have also been featured tellers at the International Storytelling Center and Festival.
Explore the calendar at http://www.tryonpalace.org for detailed information on individual events, or call Katie Loveless at 252-639-3580.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Tryon Palace Garden Lecture 2011
GARDEN LECTURE SERIES
“SELECTING SUCCESSFUL STREET TREES”
March 12 at Tryon Palace
On Saturday, March 12, as part of the 2011 Garden Lecture Series, Tryon Palace will present “Selecting Successful Street Trees”. The lecture will take place at 10:00 a.m. in the North Carolina History Center’s Cullman Performance Hall, 529 S. Front Street in New Bern and is free to the public, courtesy of a grant by the Harold H. Bate Foundation.
Trees provide many benefits to communities. They provide privacy, enhance landscape, improve air quality, conserve water, and provide food and protection for wildlife. Most trees are planted to provide beauty and shade. Dr. Tom Glasgow, Craven County Director of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Program, will share his research and experience with trees that are attractive and survive the harsh conditions along urban streets and parking lots. He will also discuss New Bern’s recent tree planting on Broad and Metcalf Streets.
Dr. Glasgow will describe how the most successful approach is to select trees to match site conditions and limitations, based upon a thorough site assessment, and will elaborate on the diversity of tree species that are part of a successful tree planting program.
For more information, contact Lisa Wimpfheimer, Tryon Palace Curator of Gardens, at 252-639-3566.
“SELECTING SUCCESSFUL STREET TREES”
March 12 at Tryon Palace
On Saturday, March 12, as part of the 2011 Garden Lecture Series, Tryon Palace will present “Selecting Successful Street Trees”. The lecture will take place at 10:00 a.m. in the North Carolina History Center’s Cullman Performance Hall, 529 S. Front Street in New Bern and is free to the public, courtesy of a grant by the Harold H. Bate Foundation.
Trees provide many benefits to communities. They provide privacy, enhance landscape, improve air quality, conserve water, and provide food and protection for wildlife. Most trees are planted to provide beauty and shade. Dr. Tom Glasgow, Craven County Director of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Program, will share his research and experience with trees that are attractive and survive the harsh conditions along urban streets and parking lots. He will also discuss New Bern’s recent tree planting on Broad and Metcalf Streets.
For more information, contact Lisa Wimpfheimer, Tryon Palace Curator of Gardens, at 252-639-3566.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Cedar Grove Cemetery 200 Years of New Bern History Lecture
New Bern Historical Society’s Evening Library Series - February 22, 2011 at 7 pm New Bern-Craven County Library.
Cedar Grove Cemetery: 200 Years of New Bern History presented by the Earl of Craven Questers Joyce Basye & Jane Dagnon.
An overview of Cedar Grove Cemetery, with special emphasis on gravestone symbols, icons, architecture and monuments. A glimpse of New Bern's rich history through the persons buried here – victims of the yellow fever epidemic, Confederate soldiers and explorers, a pioneering woman photographer, prominent politicians as well as the composer of the North Carolina state song.
Attend this lecture and receive a $2 reduction in the cost of your ticket for a Saturday tour. THIS PROGRAM IS FREE.
Cedar Grove Cemetery: 200 Years of New Bern History presented by the Earl of Craven Questers Joyce Basye & Jane Dagnon.
An overview of Cedar Grove Cemetery, with special emphasis on gravestone symbols, icons, architecture and monuments. A glimpse of New Bern's rich history through the persons buried here – victims of the yellow fever epidemic, Confederate soldiers and explorers, a pioneering woman photographer, prominent politicians as well as the composer of the North Carolina state song.
Attend this lecture and receive a $2 reduction in the cost of your ticket for a Saturday tour. THIS PROGRAM IS FREE.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
22nd Annual Sunday Jazz Showcase 2011
February 20, 2011, Afternoon Performance 1:30pm, Evening Performance 7:00pm, Hilton New Bern Riverfront Hotel.
The Craven Arts Council & Gallery's 22nd Annual Sunday Jazz Showcase will feature performing artists Ed Polcer of New York city as Leader and Coronet, Nicki Parrott of New York City as Bass, Rossano Sportiello of New York City on Piano, John "Bucky" Pizzarelli of New Jersey on Guitar and Jonathan Wacker of Greenville on Drums.
Tickets are on sale now at the Bank of the Arts Afternoon Performance: Arts Council Members $30/Non-members $35, Evening Performance: Arts Council Members $25/Non-members $30 Students $15. Call 252-638-2577
The Craven Arts Council & Gallery's 22nd Annual Sunday Jazz Showcase will feature performing artists Ed Polcer of New York city as Leader and Coronet, Nicki Parrott of New York City as Bass, Rossano Sportiello of New York City on Piano, John "Bucky" Pizzarelli of New Jersey on Guitar and Jonathan Wacker of Greenville on Drums.
Tickets are on sale now at the Bank of the Arts Afternoon Performance: Arts Council Members $30/Non-members $35, Evening Performance: Arts Council Members $25/Non-members $30 Students $15. Call 252-638-2577
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