For the past two years, gingerbread houses scattered in windows throughout the downtown area have delighted the shopping crowds. Displays made by all kinds of folks from children’s groups to professional bakers have enlivened the holiday season and added to the Beary Merry fun. The New Bern Historical Society is pleased to do it again this year. Everyone is invited to make their own gingerbread creation and enter it in the contest. Don’t delay, the deadline to enter is November 11, 2019. Completed houses will be displayed at selected downtown merchants November 26-December 20. There will be four categories for contestants: Youth (up to 14), Adults, (age 15 and up), Family (a combination of Youth and Adults) and Professionals (bakers, chefs, caterers, cooks, professional engineers, artists etc.) People can enter as a group, or as an individual. There will be cash prizes up to $150 and all who enter will receive a hand-crafted pottery ornament. In addition to an award in each category, there will be a $200 prize to the entry that best reflects the “Historic New Bern Christmas” theme. That award, the Nancy Chiles Heritage Award, is named in honor of long time Board member and Gingerbread supporter, Nancy Chiles. There is also a People’s Choice Award. The public will be asked to vote on their favorite, and the prize will go to the entry with the most public support. The deadline to enter is November 11th. Information and entry forms are found at GingerbreadNewBern.com.
Find out more »Downtown shops participate in this annual event to have their self-made live window displays for visitors and residents to stroll through the historic district and view. There will be a judging and trophy awarded to the winner! Baker's Kitchen took home in trophy in 2018, who you think will win this year?!
Find out more »Start your 2019 Christmas Season in a memorable way by joining Tryon Palace for the third annual Chamber Music by Candlelight. This limited-seating event takes place in the Palace Council Chamber and boasts a superb acoustic experience. For the second year the Brierwood Ensemble (Christina Brier, harp; Linda Estep, violin; Clark Spencer, viola/violin; Helena Kopckick Spencer, bassoon) of Wilmington, NC, will perform a variety of Christmas pieces. Enjoy a selection of Baroque favorites and traditional carols, including: La Madone, Caroline Lizotte (solo harp) Noels sur les instruments, Marc-Antoine Charpentier Trio Sonata in C minor, Elisabeth-Claude Jacquet de la Guerre Join your fellow audience members and musicians for a post-concert reception at the Commission House, featuring festive beverages and delicious eats. Palace doors will open at 6:30PM. Please enter the grounds through the gate located on Eden Street. 6:30 Palace Doors Open 7:00 Concert Begins 8:15 Reception at Commission House 9:00 Event Conclusion
Find out more »Kristie Lynn is a Wilmington based singer/songwriter. Her influences include everything from Tanya Tucker to Stevie Nicks. While growing up in New York, Kristie’s family was filled with musical talent which sparked her passion for writing and performing at a very young age. Her music, while hard to classify under any one genre, delivers an acoustic rock/country and sometimes even bluesy feel. Come out and hear some of her new original music!
Find out more »Come out and hear some traditional, contemporary, and spiritual Christmas music by three of New Bern's finest; Bryan Mayer, Shannon Grace and Lewis n Clark!
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