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New Bern VOL. 6 • NO. 12 • OCTOBER 2020 Your guide to businesses & events in downtown & beyond

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CONTENTS 8 MumFeast!

10 This Month in New Bern History

16 Colyer: From Artist to Missionary

20 Michaelé Rose Watson

22 All Hallows’ Eve at Tryon Palace

24 Cocktail of the Month

28 Music Events

32 Map

32 Advertiser Directory

40 An Interview with Brandy Baxter

44 Art Events

50 More Events

60 Oriental

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233 Middle St. | New Bern 252.631.5140 By Appointment Band LineUp

Friday, October 2 Jim Kohler - 7-8:30pm

Saturday, October 3 Justin Castellano - 1-2:30pm Bridge Atlantic - 3-4:30pm Tommy Duzan - 5-6:30pm Uncle Hatley’s Good Time Family Fun Band - 7-8:30pm

Friday, October 9 Photo by Bear City Impact Jim Kohler - 7-8:30pm

Enjoy ‘Feasting in the Streets’ in Saturday, October 10 Downtown New Bern during MumFeast! Justin Castellano - 1-2:30pm Bridge Atlantic - 3-4:30pm Weekends in October Tommy Duzan - 5-6:30pm Joe Brown - 7-8:30pm • Held on Middle, Pollock and Craven Street • Streets close at 5pm on Fridays and remain Friday, October 16 closed through 10pm Saturdays The Joe Baes Project - 7-8:30pm • Restaurants provide “Feasting in the Streets” Saturday, October 17 • Stores will have sidewalk and street displays Justin Castellano - 1-2:30pm • 6-8 artisans will be safely positioned in the Bridge Atlantic - 3-4:30pm streets each weekend Tommy Duzan - 5-6:30pm • Local live music to enjoy outside Jim Kohler - 7-8:30pm • Mum arch and maze will be in Union Point Park. Friday, October 23 • Downtown streets decorated with mums The Joe Baes Project - 7-8:30pm • Selection of “festival-style” food on the corner of South Front and Craven each weekend. Curbside Saturday, October 24 pickup available. Check the MumFest Facebook Justin Castellano - 1-2:30pm page each week for menus and ordering instructions River Ramblers - 3-4:30pm Tommy Duzan - 5-6:30pm • Face masks and social distancing are recommended Bridge Atlantic - 7-8:30pm • Hand sanitizer stations Title Sponsor will be provided by Friday, October 30 Jim Kohler - 7-8:30pm

Saturday, October 31 Justin Castellano - 1-2:30pm Steve Mendoza - 3-4:30pm Tommy Duzan - 5-6:30pm River Ramblers - 7-8:30pm Visit Mumfest.com for more information 8 NEW BERN MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2020 OCTOBER 2020 NEW BERN MAGAZINE 9 This Month in New Bern History By Claudia Houston, New Bern Historical Society Appleton Oaksmith, one of the most eccentric characters in New Bern history, died this month in 1887. While he did not reside in New Bern, he was known here primarily due to his purchase and reconstruction of the Simpson house at 226 East Front Street. Later known as the Simpson-Oaksmith-Patterson House, this unique house has been the focus of more stories and traditional history than any other structure in New Bern. Per the National Register of Historic Places, in 1810, Samuel Photo of Simpson-Oaksmith House taken by photographer William Simpson purchased the Garrison Reed shortly before renovations by Oaksmiths. (photo NBHS) original portion of the house which stood at the southeast corner of Pollock and East Front Streets. In 1843 a huge fire destroyed a good portion of the homes on Pollock Street and it appears that Simpson’s federal style brick house was rebuilt between 1843-1846. (Sandbeck, Peter, The Historic Architecture of New Bern and Craven County, NC Architecture pgs.108-109, Tryon Palace Commission 1988). The house remained in the Simpson family until 1860 when it changed hands. During the Civil War, the house served as a Provost Marshal’s office and jail. Appleton and Augusta Oaksmith purchased the home sometime in 1874 and after 1884 began operating the Vance Academy, a boarding and day school, in the house. Between 1884 and 1887, Appleton Oaksmith began remodeling this house in a perplexing – if not bizarre – style. In 1888 George Nowitzky visited New Bern and described the house in this manner: “The Greatest Architectural Curiosity in the South. It is formed by one of New Bern’s oldest brick buildings (one has done duty as a jail), transformed into such a remarkable combination and blending of dormers, balconies, pinnacles, fantastic-looking tower, railings, human, griffin and dog heads as to make it a veritable architectural puzzle. No one knows what it was intended for, and the owner, apparently believing it is nobody’s business, has failed to enlighten them.” (Green, John III, A New Bern Album, The Tryon Palace Commission, 1985 pg. 137) The house was referred to by many as “Blackbeard’s House” as there were rumors of a secret tunnel allowing the pirate to smuggle treasure. Blackbeard died long before the

10 NEW BERN MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2020 house was built, but the rumors persisted. Many speculated that Appleton Oaksmith used the secret tunnel for smuggling purposes. Some said that the house was fashioned after Morro Castle in Havana, but why, no one knew. The storied house reflected Oaksmith’s unconventional character. Appleton Oaksmith was an ambitious man, with vision, boldness and daring -- yet his ethics Simpson-Oaksmith House circa 1900 (Brenners Studio, New Bern, from Remember in New Bern When?) with inset of detail over doorway (New Bern Resort publication, on were questionable. file at New Bern Historical Society) He was a sea captain, writer, munitions supplier, soldier of fortune, slave trader, politician, blockade runner, entrepreneur, railroad speculator, and some said, a pirate. Oaksmith was born in Portland, Maine in 1827 to literary and accomplished parents. Armed with fluency in four languages and a passion for arts and science, at the age of 16 Oaksmith set sail for China. Over the next few years he ventured to South America, the Caribbean and Africa while trading goods. He heavily financed military expeditions in Cuba and Nicaragua from 1855-1856 and lost a great deal of money. He dabbled in the magazine business, railroad speculation, paper mill ownership, and even Tammany Hall politics. In 1861, Oaksmith was arrested, imprisoned, and convicted of slave trading. He was jailed in Boston but escaped from prison in 1862 with the help of friends who bribed the guards. He hid in his grandmother’s home in Maine for a year where he fell in love with his cousin, Augusta Mason. This was problematic as he was married since 1855 to Isotta Rebecchini, an Italian musician who bore him four children. Oaksmith sailed to England where he spent years in exile. Despite his fugitive status, he became a sea captain and blockade runner for the Confederacy, sailing from England to Texas. He was almost captured in 1864 when his ship was boarded by the Union Navy, but he managed to escape and return to England. Oaksmith’s personal life was as tumultuous as his checkered career. He filed for and obtained a divorce from his wife Isotta in 1866 without her knowledge. He then coerced her into giving up custody of their four children, vowing she would never see them again if she did not sign papers. Isotta reluctantly complied, but Appleton still allowed no contact with the children. He then married his cousin Augusta in Canada in 1867, with whom he had an additional eight children. On a trip back to the US, Oaksmith landed in Beaufort, NC to make repairs to his ship.

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OCTOBER 2020 NEW BERN MAGAZINE 11 While there, he attended an auction and successfully bid $11.25 for property west of Morehead City, known as Becton Place. Oaksmith sailed back to England but finally in 1873 returned with his wife and children to make Carteret County their home. He hired locals to reconstruct a home from a building that had been a Union Army barracks. He purchased another 300 prime acres which includes nearly all of present-day Atlantic Beach and a portion of Pine Knoll Shores. He put all the property in the name of his wife and her sister, calling his vast estate Hollywood. With the stigma of the slave-trading affair hanging over him, Oaksmith resolved to clear his name. Using an alias, he met with President Ulysses Grant. Oral history has it that after a short meeting, Grant was swayed to sign the pardon. When the President asked why his visitor pleaded so earnestly for this man, the audacious Oaksmith smugly replied, “Because I am Appleton Oaksmith.” In 1874 Oaksmith ran for the state House of Representatives from Carteret County which he won, serving one term. While in office, the visionary Oaksmith hatched Ad advertising the Vance Academy in the Simpson- many development plans for the county. He Oaksmith House after house was renovated recommended dredging Beaufort Harbor and the Neuse River. He tried to acquire Fort Macon to serve as a resort hotel but when that failed, he then planned to develop the Atlantic Beach area into a seaside resort. Oaksmith was not able to obtain backing for his ambitious plans. Business failures, sickness, and personal tragedy marked Oaksmith’s last years. On July 4, 1879 he set sail for Beaufort on an outing in the family boat with six of his children, four girls and two boys ranging in age from 5-21. The boat capsized. None of the children could swim and the four girls tragically drowned. Son Ralph, age 17, told the Sheriff that his father had tried to drown them all, an accusation which Oaksmith vehemently denied. Authorities believed Oaksmith’s account and Ralph left home, never to return. After the loss, Oaksmith became reclusive; his mental and physical health declined. Suffering from unbearably painful malaria attacks, seizures, and even paralysis, he spent several years between home and NY hospitals. On October 29, 1887, in NY, Appleton Oaksmith died. His body was returned to Carteret County by train. The New Bern Daily Journal of October 30, 1887 wrote: “… In many respects Captain Oaksmith was a remarkable man. A true history of his life would doubtless make an interesting little volume.” His widow Augusta Oaksmith sold the whimsical brick home in New Bern and it changed owners many times thereafter. In 1974, “The Greatest Architectural Curiosity in the South” was unceremoniously demolished, leaving today a gravel parking lot across from the Galley Stores and Marina gas pumps. Thus ends a very fanciful chapter in New Bern history.

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In the days and weeks following the fall of New Bern to Union forces in 1862, federal troops swarmed the surrounding county and forcibly seized slaves from local plantations. Some escaped bondage and made their own way to town. Others followed returning troops in what amounted to a free-form parade. They traveled on horseback, by boat and afoot. However they came, the town was soon overflowing with thousands (the number 10,000 is often cited) of former slaves in need of assistance. Union General Ambrose Burnside turned for help to a man who had been a professional artist in New York City before the war.

Vincent Colyer was appalled by the suffering of the Vincent Colyer (1825-1888) troops he’d seen first-hand following the July 1861 Battle of Bull Run. In response, he founded of the United States Christian Commission to provide supplies, medical aid and religious support for the Union soldiers. When the Burnside Expedition headed for North Carolina, Colyer followed. He first ministered to Union wounded and newly-freed slaves on Roanoke Island in February 1862, and continued along with Burnside to New Bern the following month. General Burnside soon asked Colyer to take charge of the welfare of the newly-freed “refugees” – as Colyer called them – who were crowding the streets, alleys and open spaces of New Bern. Colyer accepted the challenge and was named “Superintendent of the Poor.” His duties included the provision of food, clothing, shelter and spiritual sustenance to the displaced former slaves. Born in Bloomingdale, N.Y. in 1825, he was the son of Quaker parents. Quakers in general opposed both war and slavery and one of Colyer’s biographers said “his faith was the center of his life and the inspiration A Colyer drawing shows freed field worker leaving their for many of his activities.” plow behind in early 1862. Bear Talk 16 NEW BERN MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2020 A Colyer drawing shows freed field worker leaving their plow behind in early 1862.

Before the war, he trained for four years as an artist before studying at the prestigious National Academy of Design where he was admitted to membership in 1851. From then until his war-time service commenced, he made his living as a painter in New York, N.Y. Though his successor and the namesake of James City, Union Army chaplain Horace James, is better- known, it was Colyer who first began to organize care for the freed people at New Bern. In addition to assuaging the needs of Union soldiers and freed people, Colyer, in 1863, became one of the first to recruit and train the men of the United States Colored Troops. Colyer wrote a small, but important book about his experiences that he saddled with the cumbersome title Report of the Services Rendered by the Freed People to the United States Army in North Carolina, in the Spring of 1862, After the Battle of New Bern. Nevertheless, the book, published in 1864, leaves a vital record of the period plus the historically- Drawn at New Bern by Vincent Colyer valuable artwork he used to illustrate its 85 pages. He didn’t credit himself as the book’s illustrator. And we know that for more than two years Colyer was probably the most well-trained artist within New Bern. Thus, it’s easy to wonder how much of our familiar local Civil War-era artwork flowed unattributed from his pen. At war’s end, carrying the rank of colonel, Colyer continued his humanitarian service for several years by going West as a “Peace Commissioner” to aid the Indians. His journeys reached as far as Alaska. He sketched and painted all along the way. Among other places, his artwork of Native American life appeared in Harper’s Weekly, the most popular publication of the period. Today, his paintings and sketches are in collections at Yale University, Boston’s Museum of Fine Art, the Albuquerque Museum of Art, and the Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Colyer died July 12, 1888. He was 63. He’s buried at the Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, N.Y.

This 1876 oil-on-canvas painting by Vincent Colyer called “Columbia River, Cascade Mountains, Oregon” measures five feet wide. His artwork hangs in collections from Yale to Albuquerque.

Eddie Ellis is the author of New Bern History 101 and other works about Craven County’s rich heritage. He can be reached at [email protected].

OCTOBER 2020 NEW BERN MAGAZINE 17 18 NEW BERN MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2020 OCTOBER 2020 NEW BERN MAGAZINE 19 Michaelé Rose Watson commissioned for stained-glass window and doors at new CarolinaEast Cancer Center Chapel SECU Comprehensive Cancer Center at CarolinaEast Medical Center commissioned the prestigious Chapel Stained-Glass project to local artist, Michaele Rose Watson, on August 1, 2020. Michaele has extensive experience in commercial, residential, and preservation stained glass creations and brings a wealth of talent to the inspirational chapel named The Faith, Hope & Love Chapel. The three-story, 80,000 square feet, $37 million Cancer Center offers radiation oncology, medical oncology, nutrition services, social worker and psychological support services, and a palliative care and survivorship program, among other services. The Faith, Hope & Love Chapel is near completion and will offer spiritual solace for patients, visitors, and employees alike. Michaele’s stained-glass designs consist of four windows and one door. The initial design has been approved, and Michaele has completed a full-scale pattern. Michaele is incorporating Lambert’s mouth-blown hand-crafted glass, known as “glass with a soul.” The German glassmaker is still using the traditional methods developed in 1887. The color palette consists of blues and greens combined with Kokomo clear ripple glass to resemble the water features that grace the award-winning medical center’s logo and architectural elements. Michaele says, “I am extremely honored to be chosen to create the environment for The Faith, Hope & Love Chapel inside the Cancer Center. For over 35 years, I have designed custom stained-glass creations for patrons. This commission will be my first project creating the environment for an entire room. As I began researching the healing colors for cancer, I felt an enormous responsibility to help ease the stress of patients and staff who walked through this door. The theme is the ‘Flow of Water,’ with splashes of colors that reflect our native eastern North Carolina landscapes. My goal was to create a design where people would experience serenity, tranquility, coolness, and calm when they entered the chapel. I wanted The Faith, Hope & Love Chapel to be a place to focus on healing.” Michaele acquired the skills of traditional stained-glass restoration in the early 70s and has flourished as a sought-after artist ever since. Her commissions include commercial, residential, and preservation pieces, including the restoration of Luxfer/prism transom tile panels that distinguish many of New Bern’s historic buildings. After graduating with a BFA in ceramics at East Carolina University in 1991, Michaele’s art interest expanded to clay. She produces unique sculptures, including nautical orbs, gold leaf bowls, eggs, and more. You can visit Michaele’s Studio M on the first floor of her renovated 100-year-old building at 217 Middle Street, New Bern.

20 NEW BERN MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2020 OCTOBER 2020 NEW BERN MAGAZINE 21 All Hallows’ Eve at Tryon Palace By Krystal Eldred

Winifred Sanderson in the movie Hocus Pocus said it best, “Sisters, All Hallows’ Eve has become a night of frolic, where children wear costumes and run amok.” Of course, this has not always been the case. Throughout history, there have been those who would dress in “costumes” and wear masks, not for fun, but to ward off evil. In the Eighteenth Century, All Hallows’ Eve was not celebrated the same as what we do today. In the colonies, All Hallows’ Eve or Halloween as it is now known was not celebrated until the mid-Nineteenth Century. Halloween came into existence around 1785 from a Robert Burns poem. During the Nineteenth Century, however, Halloween started to become more of a tradition here in America and has grown to the holiday it is today. During that time, there were more tricks than treats as the children would run around pulling pranks. At Tryon Palace we use All Hallows’ Eve as a time of celebration and fun for families. In the past we have had face painting and bounces houses; however, this year due to the pandemic All Hallows’ Eve will be unlike the past few years. All Hallows’ Eve will be held on October 24, 2020. To keep everyone safe and to socially distance, tickets will be offered in time slots for families to enter and enjoy. We will have a marionette show, a ghostly soldier telling tales, a witch brewing up something special, and possibly a sighting of the Headless Horseman in search of Ichabod Crane. For more details, please visit www.tryonpalace.org.

529 South Front Street • New Bern, NC 28562 252-639-3500 • www.tryonpalace.org

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COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH

Poison Apple Sour By Natasha Stalnaker

1.5 ounces Crown Royal Apple In a pint glass add lemons, simple syrup, dash of Angostura aromatic bitters with .25 ounces Dekuyper Sour a few grates of fresh nutmeg and gently Apple Pucker muddle. Add the whites of one egg and .25 ounce Amaretto the spirits in the glass. Shake cocktail 2-3 Slices of lemon vigorously for a few seconds; add ice and proceed to shake cocktail again.Strain 1 Egg White contents over ice in a rocks glass and Fresh Nutmeg garnish with fresh grated nutmeg on top and enjoy! Splash of simple syrup Consider trying this cocktail in a smoked Dash of Angostura Aromatic bitters glass for added depth!

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100 Grand Band October 2 • 7:30-11pm Blackbeard’s • 415 S. Front St. From Murrells Inlet SC, the 100 Grand Band is a band for the fans that brings the party, the whole party and nothing but the party. For information, www.blackbeardstripleplay.com.

Big Jim Kohler Live October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 7-9pm Prohibition • 243 Craven St. Join us upstairs every Thursday in the newly renovated Whiskey Bar for drinks, pool, food and music from local favorite Jim Kohler! For information, 252.649.1838 or www.prohibitionnewbern.com.

Dueling Pianos Karaoke at Tap That October 3 • 7-10pm October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 7pm Tap That • 901 Pollock St Tap That • 901 Pollock St Blazing Keys Entertainment presents Join us for karaoke every Thursday night with Dueling Pianos on October 3rd. Big Sam & Company. Tickets: 30 VIP tickets available for $25 each. For information, 252.288.5853. Includes 1st/2nd row, early admission starting at 5pm and your first beverage. General Admission - 100 tickets available for $15 each. Includes a seat at a table, wall table or the bar and admission starts at 6pm. We will also have some special give aways during the night. Get your tickets early cause they will not last. Available for purchase at Tap That. Accepting cash, check or credit cards for payment. For information, 252.288.5853.

Karaoke with Big Sam October 3 • 8- 11pm Wicked Shimmies The Garage • 1209 Hwy 70 E October 2 • 7:30–10:30pm Step up to the mic and show ’em what you’ve got. Tap That • 901 Pollock St. For information, 252.288.5585 or Join us for live music by The Wicked Shimmies. www.TheGarageNC.com. For information, 252.288.5853.

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Live Music at Persimmons October 4, 11, 18, 25 • 5:30-7:30pm Persimmons • 100 Pollock St. Enjoy live music on the deck at Persimmons every Sunday evening. Make a reservation as space is limited on the deck. For information, 252.514.0033 or www.persimmonsrestaurant.net. Side Trac Hot Jam October 10 • 7:30–10:30pm October 9 • 7:30–10:30pm Tap That • 901 Pollock St. SideTrac is a 4 piece party band Tap That • 901 Pollock St. playing the A list tunes with great Very talented, young up and coming band. For information, 252.288.5853. stage presence that gets the audience involved with our high energy show. For information, 252.288.5853.

Chocolate Chip October 16 • 7:30-11pm Blackbeard’s • 415 S. Front St. Motown, R&B, Hip Hop, Rock, Beach, Reggae, Jazz and more! For information, www.blackbeardstripleplay.com.

Live Music with Head On Collision October 10 • 7-9pm The Garage • 1209 Hwy 70 E A rock band out of Eastern North Carolina with roots in 90s alt/grunge and early 00s rock. For information, 252.288.5585 or www.TheGarageNC.com.

Bryan Mayer October 10 • 7:30-11pm Bridge Atlantic Blackbeard’s • 415 S. Front St. October 16 • 8pm Bryan Mayer is a new voice on the country music scene. Having shared the stage with Tap That • 901 Pollock St. Bridge Atlantic is a soulful acoustic some of country’s hottest artists such as: The duo performing well-known covers Band Perry, Thompson Square, Kip Moore, across all genres from this year and Trace Adkins, and Love and Theft to name all the way back to the 1960s. a few. For information, 252.288.5853. For information, www.blackbeardstripleplay.com.

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New Bern Historicay Society Corners of Eden The Country Biscuit Broad St

George St Audra Style Brewery 99 Cow Cafe

Bern St CFoy Tonsorial Parlor Living Well New Bern Community Freshwater Tours Artists Gallery Beer Nautilus Wealth Management Pollock St Pollock St The Jarvis NEUSE RIVER Pollock St at 220 Michael’s Pub & Patio Persimmons Four C’s Carolina Pollock St Waterfront Creations Bern Bear Gis Restaurant Tap That Black Cat Ghosts of NB Hollis’ Haven Thornbury Brides Tom’s Coins Prohibition Fleet St Lula Balou Boutique Beartowne Magnolia Jane Salon Eden St Escape Room Hancock St Bear City Fudge Liberty St Metcalf St

Blue Magnolia Surf, Wind & Fire Accidental Middle St. Antiques Mike’s Jewelers Tryon Palace Cypress Hall Artist The Boathouse Twice As Nice Midtown Olive Oil Folk’s Foundation Mitchell Nauti Paws Hardware Franklin’s Antique Mall

E Front St S Front St Middle St S Front St Ernie Ensley, Century 21 Lloyd Daw Blackbeard’s Craven St Farmers Pirate’s Triple Play Nautical Guaranteed Rate North Carolina Market Cove Wheelers History Center S Front St

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DOWNTOWN NEW BERN ADVERTISER DIRECTORY Century 21 - Sail/Loft Realty...... 63 The Four C’s...... 46 Accidental Artist...... 29 C. Foy Tonsorial Parlor...... 29 Franklin’s Antique Mall...... 37 Arturo’s Mexican Restaurant...... 51 Coldwell Banker...... 19 Freshwater Beer...... 38 Audra Style...... 45 Community Artists Gallery & Studio...45 Ghosts of New Bern...... 31 Bear City Fudge...... 46 Corners of Eden, Inc...... 13 GO Architectural Design PLLC...... 18 Beartowne Escape Room...... 35 The Country Biscuit...... 13 The Grill at Prohibition...... 25 Bern Bear Gifts...... 35 Cow Cafe...... 59 Graybear Painting...... 14 Blackbeard’s Triple Play...... 27 Creekside Cabinets...... 61 Guaranteed Rate - Lloyd Daw...... 14 The Black Cat Shoppe...... 47 Cypress Hall...... 9 Habitat for Humanity ReStore...... 23 Blue Magnolia...... 47 Downtown Formal & Bridal...... 37 Harbor Point Contracting, Inc...... 49 The Boathouse...... 38 Dream Vacations...... 6 Hearne’s Fine Jewelry...... 21 Brewery 99...... 29 Edward Barnes Ellis, Jr. - Author...... 57 Hollis’ Haven Boutique...... 4 Carolina Creations...... 45 Ernie Ensley - Century 21...... 35 The Jarvis at 220...... 6 Carpet One Floor & Home...... 51 Folks Foundation...... 5 Jill’s Pet Gallery...... 15

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George St Audra Style Brewery 99 Cow Cafe

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JL Kirkman’s Antique Mall...... 60 New Berne Antiques & Collectibles...43 Tryon Palace...... 55 Lisa Graber, Trent River Realty...... 14 New Bern Tours...... 57 Twice As Nice...... 47 Living Well...... 14 Persimmons Restaurant...... 23 Uptown Gallery...... 45 Lula Balou...... 23 Pirate’s Cove...... 26 Village Travel Shop...... 62 Magnolia Jane Salon...... 37 Prohibition Drinks & Desserts...... 24 Marsha’s Cottage...... 60 Sara’s Big Apple...... 29 EVENT DIRECTORY Michael’s Pub & Patio...... 3 Sound Fitness...... 53 Ghostwalk...... 59 Middle Street Antiques...... 47 Surf, Wind & Fire...... 51 MumFeast...... 8 Midtown Olive Oil...... 59 Tab Premium Built Homes....Back Cover Mike’s Downtown Jewelers...... 19 Tap That...... 39 Mitchell Hardware...... 31 Thornbury Brides...... 7 Nauti Paws...... 37 Tidewater Appliance & Mattress...... 48 Nautical Wheelers...... 16 & 62 Tom’s Coins and Antiques...... 4 Nautilus Wealth Management...... 31 Trent River Realty...... 2

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Phil Routszong October 23 • 7:30–10:30pm Tap That • 901 Pollock St. For information, 252.288.5853.

BiPolar Express October 24 • 7:30-11pm Blackbeard’s • 415 S. Front St. The BiPolar express is a high energy Due East party band that specializes in 80s October 17 • 7:30-11pm rock. We play hits from Van Halen, Blackbeard’s • 415 S. Front St. Poison, AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Billy Idol, Due east is a classic rock cover band, and many more. We throw in enough with thunderous vocals and impeccable pop and funk to keep a dance floor musicianship. moving. We hava a great sound For information, www.blackbeardstripleplay.com. and lights system and put on an unbelievable show. For information, www.blackbeardstripleplay.com.

BiPolar Express Dust Parade October 17 • 7:30–10:30pm October 24 • 8-11pm Tap That • 901 Pollock St. Tap That • 901 Pollock St. A surfy/free-range/organic music The BiPolar express is a high energy party group from Eastern North Carolina band that specializes in 80s rock. We play led by Hank Barbee/guitar, Matt hits from Van Halen, Poison, AC/DC, Bon Henderson/bass, Jim Durham/sax, Jovi, Billy Idol, and many more. We throw in Xavier Roberson/drums and Chet enough pop and funk to keep a dance floor Miller/percussion. moving. We hava a great sound and lights For information, 252.288.5853. system and put on an unbelievable show. For information, 252.288.5853.

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Hot Buttered Grits October 31 • 7:30–10:30pm Tap That • 901 Pollock St. Hot Buttered Grits will be laying down that dirty funkgrass n roll at Tap That. For information, 252.288.5853.

Spare Change October 30 • 7:30-11pm Blackbeard’s • 415 S. Front St. Spare Change, based in La Grange, NC, is one of the Southeast’s most well- known and respected party bands. Their diverse playlist makes them an instant crowd sensation. From rock, country, beach, funk, rap, current Top 40 hits, and classic rock, Spare Change is sure to Wannabees play a favorite of all persons attending. October 31 • 7:30-11pm With five singers (including a female), two Blackbeard’s • 415 S. Front St. guitarists, piano/synth, drums and bass, Classic rock done right. Beatles, and even a mandolin player, their range and Stones, The Who, Tom Petty, versatility is unmatched. Badfinger, The Cars, Doobie Bros., They are famous for their ability to switch and more. Great three and four part gears, sounding like a Nashville country band harmonies, dual guitar action and one minute, a funky groove band the next, exceptional musicianship. You will and an 80s hairband after that, all with equal never regret checking out this band. comfort and authenticity. For information, www.blackbeardstripleplay.com. For information, www.blackbeardstripleplay.com. Zombie Halloween Party Bridge Atlantic’s First Annual October 31 • 8-11pm Halloween Extravaganza The Garage • 1209 Hwy 70 E October 30 • 8pm You’re infected. We mean INVITED. Tap That • 901 Pollock St. We are DYING to get our ZOMBIE Bridge Atlantic is a soulful acoustic duo on! Prizes for best costume and drink performing well-known covers across all specials. genres from this year and all the way back to For information, 252.288.5585 or www.TheGarageNC.com. the 1960s. This is going to be a ton of fun and full of surprises. Don’t miss it! For information, 252.288.5853.

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An Interview with Brandy Baxter

By Jonathan Burger, Craven Arts Council & Gallery, Inc.

Brandy Baxter was born and raised in Pamlico County, where she discovered her love for painting and drawing. She pursued her Associates in Fine Arts at Craven Community College and has continued her practice since. She is an active artist within the New Bern Community. Her work has been featured at Greater Good Gallery, The Gallery on Craven Co-op, StarDust Gallery and now the Craven Arts Council & Gallery. Brandy now works as a tattoo artist at Lucky Street Tattoos where she showcases her talent in yet another form.

Where are you from, and how did you get into making and creating art? I’m from Pamlico county. Growing up my mother would always find different crafts and projects to do, as a child I always liked drawing. But it wasn’t until high school that I started seeing art as more than just pencil and paper.

I know you work as a tattoo artist, but you also work in other traditional art mediums. What fine art mediums do you primary like to work in, and why? I love working with watercolors, to me they are very liberating and there is something so

40 NEW BERN MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2020 simple and beautiful in the effects they can create. I also love working with acrylics, I can be very impatient at times so I love the ease of use with acrylics.

Speaking about your tattoo art and fine art practices, what sort of relationship do you see between the two? How do they affect each other? There are a lot of similarities between the two. They both carry the same principles but the application is very different. Like with any medium you work with, tattooing has its own rules as far as application, what will work and what won’t work in order for the final result to be clean, legible, look good but also with the skin being a living canvas, you also have to consider how it will age and look great in years to come. I feel the two have a tremendous impact on each other. As I grow as a tattoo artist I also see that growth in my fine arts practices.

Is there a theme to your work, or do you have several themes? Generally my pieces don’t have an overall theme, they are just thoughts or feelings from a particular time.

Is there another artist in your field or another that inspires you or whose work you admire? Tons! Alphonse Mucha has always been a huge inspiration, Shawn Barber, Hannah Flowers, Jo Black, Theresa Sharp who are a few female tattoo artist who also put out some incredible fine art pieces. Another person who has always inspired me is Ralph Steadman. His work is just so free and in your face, I love it.

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In one sentence, can you tell me what art is to you? Art is personal expression and interpretation.

Is there any award, exhibition or specific piece you’re particularly proud of, and why? I’d have to say overall I have always been most proud of my self-portrait I did while attending Craven Community College. For starters it’s really the first piece I could see all of my hard work to better my artistic craft pay off, as well as it was a lot about me realizing my true self, imperfections and all.

Do you have any advice for other artists or aspiring artists about their artwork, career, or anything else? PRACTICE, PRACTICE PRACTICE! I could never stress that enough! Starting out I’ll be honest my work was mediocre at best, with practicing day in and out for years I grew into the artist I am today, and with that I have all the confidence to paint what I truly feel and not hold back and to display those deep inner emotions or thoughts for many others to see. People gravitate towards pieces that they can relate to or makes them feel something, so just be honest in your work and your intentions and the rest will follow.

What’s one goal or dream you have related to your artistic practice? Honestly I have already reached it, to become a tattoo artist has always been my dream. But with that being said just “To be the best Artist I can be.” As an artist it’s easy for us to compare ourselves to other artists. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses, A goal is always to improve all of my artistic weakness. I know my potential is limitless, it will always be a goal of mine to learn, do and create more.

I know you have a Director’s Gallery Exhibition at Bank of the Arts for October, but where else can people find your work? Social media (@twinbbrandy) is a great outlet to see any of my past or present works. I also display my pieces at my Work station at Lucky Street Tattoo in James city.

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Brandy Baxter in the Director’s Gallery Opening Reception: October 9 • 5-8pm Exhibit on display until October 31 Bank of the Arts • 317 Middle St. Craven Arts Council and Gallery is proud to host an exhibition of work from Brandy Baxter. This exhibition will be on display in our Director’s Gallery for the month of October. Craven Arts Council will host an opening reception from 5-8pm on October 9th, during the Downtown New Bern ArtWalk. Brandy Baxter was born and raised in Pamlico County, where she discovered her love for painting and drawing. She pursued her Associates in Fine Arts at Craven Community College and has continued her practice since. She is an active artist within the New Bern Community. Her work has been featured at Greater Good Gallery, The Gallery on Craven Co-op, StarDust Gallery and now the Craven Arts Council & Gallery. Brandy now works as a tattoo artist at Lucky Street Tattoos where she showcases her talent in yet another form. Baxter speaking on her work said, “My inspirations come from many different sources, mainly music, but also the world around me.” The Craven Arts Council & Gallery is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10am-5pm. For information, 252.638.2577 or www.cravenarts.org.

Community Artists Gallery ArtWalk: October 9 • 5-8 pm • 309 Middle St. Community Artists Gallery will feature “ Artoberfest” for the October ArtWalk. We will have lite refreshments and feature our Artists of the Month. Painters; Diane McKillop and Heidi Lock, also Lampworker Wendy Johnson. Diane McKillop works with watercolors and that medium remains her specialty. Heidi Lock has been working in acrylic and oil and has been in many juried shows. Wendy Johnson is an award winning Lampworker. She creates jewelry and other functional pieces out of glass. Visitors are invited to tour the upstairs Studio Annex shared by Joyce Stratton, Susan Cheatham, Brenda Gear, Heidi Lock and Belinda Scheber. Stop in to see their works in progress! The Gallery is non-profit and co-operative, staffed by the participating artists. Stop by to sign up or visit our site at communityartistsgallery.org or call 252.633.3715.

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ArtWalk Mum’s the Word Exhibition October 9 • 5-8pm Artwalk Reception: October 9 • 5-8pm Downtown New Bern Bank of the Arts • 317 Middle St. This exhibition highlights local artists and the annual ArtWalk is a fun, casual Mumfest - now MumFeast. Celebrating New Bern’s celebration of art and annual Mumfest, “Mum’s the Word” gives local artists of community in downtown all mediums, skill levels, and styles a chance to exhibit New Bern, held every and sell work in the downtown area. One work will also second Friday of each be selected to be the 2021 Mumfest logo, featured on month. You’re invited to tee shirts, bags, banners and other promotional materials. stroll along the sidewalks and enjoy everything As a part of “MumFeast”, the Craven Arts Council & Downtown New Bern Gallery will also be hosting a Chalk Art Competition every has to offer; unique Friday night during the month of October from 5–7pm. galleries, quaint shops Sign up online or call 252.638.2577. The CAC&G will and boutiques, and great also host artists at the Bank of the Arts every Saturday pubs and restaurants. doing demonstrations and selling their work from 10am- For information, 252.638.2577 or 4pm. www.cravenarts.com. The Craven Arts Council & Gallery is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10am-5pm. For information, 252.638.2577 or www.cravenarts.org.

46 NEW BERN MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2020 OCTOBER 2020 NEW BERN MAGAZINE 47 48 NEW BERN MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2020 OCTOBER 2020 NEW BERN MAGAZINE 49 MORE 30 Second Rocks October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 6:30-8:30pm Stogies & Studs (and Studettes) BrÜtopia • 1201 Hwy 70 E October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 5-9pm Think you know music? Come prove it with The Garage • 1209 Hwy 70 E our take on a traditional game! We play 30 Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em. We have seconds of a song, you mark the song title stogies too! Check them out. off on your game sheet! First three rounds, For information, 252.288.5585 or the first person to come up with a winning www.TheGarageNC.com. sheet wins a prize from the venue. For the final round, the jackpot is a blackout game, Yoga at the Gallery and is worth $100-$250. October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 5:30pm For information, 252.631.5142 or www.brutopiabeer.com. October 7, 14, 21, 28 • 8:30am Bank of the Arts • 317 Middle St. Craven Arts Council & Gallery is Join the Ride to End Domestic Violence proud to announce that yoga classes October 3 • 9am Check in will now be offered at the Bank of 11am Kick stands up the Arts. Our own Dara Morgan will Harley-Davidson of New Bern be teaching Hatha Yoga classes Over 200 motorcycle riders are expected twice a week. There will be a morn- to participate in a 109-mile ride that winds ing class offered every Tuesday at through scenic roads of Craven, Pamlico 8:30am and an evening class offered and Beaufort counties. This ride will begin every Thursday at 5:30pm. at Harley-Davidson of New Bern and end at Dara is an Ohio born, NC saltwater Union Point Park where the fun will continue cured Yoga Alliance Certified RYT in pig pickin’ and beer garden, entertainment 200 teacher. She typically teaches a and a blood drive also to benefit Coastal gentle Hatha yoga class pulling from Women’s Shelter. This event will kick off elements of various styles of yoga, in- National Domestic Violence Awareness month. cluding Vinyasa Flow. Dara wants you “Coastal Women’s Shelter does incredible to feel relaxed and laugh a little with work to help families overcome and recover her as she helps you work through from domestic violence. I wanted to do matching your movement to your something to raise money and awareness for breath. You will find your personal this agency in a fun and unusual way. Coming flow, at your level, and leave feeling up with this motorcycle ride will engage the renewed and re-energized. biker community with what we expect to be a Classes are $11 per session. Please bring your great turnout,” states Jude Tracy, Event Chair own mat, water, and any yoga props you wish to use. Classes are currently limited to nine partici- and Coastal Women’s Shelter board member. pants to allow for social distancing guidelines. Tickets are $20 for motorcycle riders; $10 for motorcycle Reserve your spot on www.cravenarts.org, in passengers including meal ticket; non-riders $10 for meal ticket person, or calling us at 252.638.2577. for participants at Union Point Park. This is a rain or shine event. Purchase tickets at https://cwsmotorcycleride20.ticketleap.com.

Movie Night Blood Drive will be held by The Blood October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 8:30pm Connection’s bloodmobile at Union Point Blackbeard’s • 415 S Front St. Park, 210 E. Front Street, New Bern, NC, from 11am-4pm. To make an appointment online go Join us on Thursday nights for a to: https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/ movie out back on the big screen. donor/schedules/drive_schedule/151287. For information, www.blackbeardstripleplay.com.

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Pub Run October 5, 12, 19, 26 6:30-7:30pm Starts and ends at The Bruin 224 Middle St. Join us on Monday evenings for a 2, 3, or 4 mile run. All paces are welcome. Hosted by Coastal Sole. Inaugural Golf Tournament & Dinner For information, 252.631.5187. October 3 • Registration 11am 30 Second Rocks Tee-off at 12:30pm October 5, 12, 19, 26 • 7-9pm Taberna Country Club • 401 Taberna Way Enjoy a great day of golf and a fab dinner while Tap That • 901 Pollock St. supporting the New Bern Historical Society. Think you know music? Come prove Cost: $90 indiv / $360 team. Includes green fees, cart, unlim- it with our take on a traditional ited range balls, terrific prizes and a lavish post-golf dinner at game! We play 30 seconds of a Taberna Country Club! Dinner includes hand-carved beef filets, song, you mark the song title off on spinach & Gruyere stuffed chicken breasts, Seafood Newburg your game sheet! First three rounds, and lots of trimmings. Limited number of non-golfer dinner seats available for $25. the first person to come up with a winning sheet wins a prize from the venue. For the final round, the Bingo Night jackpot is a blackout game, and is October 3 • 6-9pm worth $100-$250. Craven County Jaycee’s Fairgrounds For information, 252.288.5853. 3700 Hwy 70 E. Bingo night! Come meet new people, win Behind the Scenes: some prizes and have a great time. Costume Shop We play 15 games per night, and 2 big prize October 6 • 2-3pm games. The first pack of cards costs $12 (that’s Tryon Palace • 529 S. Front St. 15 cards, one for each game) and additional Tryon Palace historic clothing packs are $8 each. Big prize game cards are $2 interpreter Leslie Lambrecht will and bigger prize games are $5 each. lead a tour of the historic Jones State law requires players to be at least 18 years old. For House with a brief description of the information, www.cravencountyjaycees.org. house and then through the Tryon Palace Costume Shop on the first 30 Second Rocks floor of the house. The costumer will October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • 9-11pm discuss historical clothing research, the sewing techniques used in Blackbeard’s • 415 S Front St. the past, and current projects for Think you know music? Come prove it with our upcoming events. take on a traditional game. We play 30 seconds Tickets: $6 adults, $3 youth, Free for of a song, you mark the song title off on your Foundation Members. Tour begins and ends at game sheet. First three rounds, the first person the Waystation. Space is limited on each tour to come up with a winning sheet wins a prize and flash photography is prohibited. from the venue. For information, 252.639.3500 or www.tryonpalace.org. For information, www.blackbeardstripleplay.com. 52 NEW BERN MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2020 OCTOBER 2020 NEW BERN MAGAZINE 53 MORE

Team Feud Trivia Midway Market October 6, 13, 20, 27 • 8pm October 10 • 8am–3pm Blackbeard’s • 415 S Front St. Craven County Fairgrounds Participants of all skill levels will enjoy this game, as you are asked to respond to survey questions, 3700 Hwy 70 E. much like the televised game show. It is completely Spend a few hours shopping the free to play, and there are prizes for the top three unique vendors at our Midway scoring teams. Market! It’s a combination flea For information, www.blackbeardstripleplay.com. market and indoor yard sale. Not only will there be great stuff to buy (just in time for Christmas), but there will be amazing food, and maybe a surprise or two. For information, www.cravencountyfairgrounds.com.

Behind the Scenes: Conservation Lab October 13 • 2-3pm Fall Garden Lovers’ Weekend Tryon Palace • 529 S. Front St. October 9 & 10 • 9am-6pm Observe the techniques and tools the conservation staff uses October 11 • 12-6pm to preserve items from the past Tryon Palace Grounds • 529 S. Front St. to be showcased in the present Tryon Palace gardens will be open for free, Friday and for future generations. through Sunday, Oct. 9-11 in historic downtown Also, guests can learn about New Bern. Hundreds of mums and a variety of fall techniques they can use to care blooming plants will be on display throughout the for their own treasures at home. 16 acres of gardens of Tryon Palace during Garden Tickets: $6 adults, $3 youth, Free for Lovers’ Weekend. Foundation Members. Tour begins and Free garden admission; interior tours require the purchase of a ticket. ends at the Waystation. For information, For information, 252.639.3500 or www.tryonpalace.org. 252.639.3500 or www.tryonpalace.org.

Fall Heritage Plant Sale October 9 & 10 • 9am-5pm Daves House Lawn • 529 S. Front St. Want to take home some of that fall blooming splendor? The Fall Heritage Plant Sale will be held Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9-10, on the Daves House Lawn just inside the Palace main gate. This annual plant sale offers a selection of plants grown locally and in the Palace’s nursery yard, as well as a wide variety of perennials, herbs and other fall favorites. Supplies are limited so come early for the best selection. Admission: Free. For information, 252.639.3500 or www.tryonpalace.org.

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New Bern Crab & Seafood Festival October 17 • 11am-6pm Union Point Park • 210 E. Front St. Come have a crab’n good time with us as we enjoy crabs cooked on-site on October Discovering Tryon Palace: 17th and help raise funds for a great cause, FTPAS (501c3) Children Hunger Relief. The Spark of the Rebellion Activities include: Seafood trucks from October 17 • 9-10:30am all over the US with fresh local seafood, Tryon Palace • 529 S. Front St. all you can eat Blue Crab Boil, Mommy As Royal Governor Tryon, his family & Me Fashion Show, beer from Brutopia and servants settled into the new Brewing Company, Bingo, live & silent completed government house in New auction items, live entertainment, kids Bern, North Carolina in June 1770, zone and shopping with many creative there were whispers of rebellion in the vendor booths. colony. Discover the facts versus the Admission: Free and open to the public. For information, fictions of the North Carolina Regulator crabandseafoodfestival.com. Movement. Jamie and Claire Fraser’s version of Fall Mimosas & Pop-up Market the events which occurred in this October 18 • 12-3pm colony during 1770 – 1771 have been presented. Tryon Palace invites you The Garage • 1209 Hwy 70 E Enjoy a mimosa with shopping at the pop to hear the Crown’s side of the story. up market. There will be several local The royal perspective of the actions of vendors and Yonder Food Truck will be the Citizens of North Carolina and the on-site. Thirteen Colonies taken from Governor For information, 252.288.5585 or www.TheGarageNC.com. William Tryon’s own words. Did all in government agree with Governor Tryon’s actions? Were there others Behind the Scenes: Gardens treading carefully between lines of the October 20 & 27 • 2-3pm Royal Governor and the Regulators, as Tryon Palace • 529 S. Front St. James Frazer did? More importantly, Tryon Palace Greenhouse and Gardens should it come to choosing sides, are Manager, Hadley Cheris will meet you a Loyalist, or will you choose to guests at the Waystation to discover redefine what it means to be a Patriot in what is popping up in the 16 acres of America? Tryon Palace Gardens. Tickets: $15. For information, 252.639.3524 or Tickets: $6 adults, $3 youth, Free for Foundation www.tryonpalace.org. Members. Tour cancelled only in the event of thunder and lightning. Space is limited on each tour and flash photography is prohibited. Tours may involve walking and climbing stairs. For information, 252.639.3500 or www.tryonpalace.org.

56 NEW BERN MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2020 OCTOBER 2020 NEW BERN MAGAZINE 57 MORE African American Heritage Walking Tour October 24 • 2-3pm Tryon Palace • 529 S. Front St. Tryon Palace’s African American Heritage Walking Tour explores the history and heritage of more than 20 historic locations around downtown New Bern. New Bern served as a haven for many African Americans during the early stages of the Civil War after Union forces occupied New Bern in 1862. The city’s African American population Ghostwalk was the majority population in the area October 22, 23 & 24 from 1800 to the 1930s. Conditions like this Downtown New Bern allowed the African American community to Meet thirteen historic spirits from New thrive in New Bern. Many of the city’s houses Bern’s past at Cedar Grove Cemetery and public buildings were built by African and support New Bern Historical Soci- American craftsmen, while the city was also ety’s largest annual fundraiser. home to some of the oldest African American congregations in the Southeast. A safely re-imagined Ghostwalk! Tickets: $6 adults, $3 youth. For information, 252.639.3500 • All-outdoor experience at every- or www.tryonpalace.org. one’s favorite haunting - Cedar Grove Cemetery WRNS Run Witch Run 5k & Fun Run • Advance reservations required for specific day & arrival time only October 31 • 7–10am • Smaller groups, reduced lines & wait Union Point Park • 210 E. Front St. times Register to run with us in person or virtually. It’s • Mask wearing required & enforced a win win as all registration fees as well as funds • Safe distancing throughout raised go to help the kids at St Jude Childrens • Three different cemetery loops with Research Hospital! St Jude also freely shares separate entrances their research & helps kids from all over the • Costumed guides lead groups world, including many here in ENC. Lace up & through each loop have some Halloween fun with us. • Paperless reservations For information, wrns.com. Space is limited. Reservations can be made on the website www.newbernhistorical.org, by phone at 252.638.8558, or at the Historical Society office.

All Hallows’ Eve October 24 Tryon Palace • 529 S. Front St. Join us for a celebration and family fun. We will have a marionette show, a ghostly soldier telling tales, a witch Beary Not-So-Scary Halloween brewing up something special, and October 31 • 9-11am possibly a sighting of the Headless Downtown New Bern Horseman in search of Ichabod Crane. Join us for Trick-or-treating at Beary Not-So- To keep everyone safe and to socially distance, tick- Scary Halloween in Downtown New Bern! ets will be offered in time slots for families to enter Visit Beary Not-So-Scary Halloween on Facebook for details. and enjoy. For information, www.tryonpalace.org.

58 NEW BERN MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2020 OCTOBER 2020 NEW BERN MAGAZINE 59 ORIENTAL Open Mic Night October 7, 14, 21, 28 • 7pm History of Eastern North Carolina Hurricanes The Silos Restaurant October 2 through January 2021 1111 Broad St. Oriental History Museum • 803 Broad St. Join us on Wednesdays as Hurricanes have local musicians make music on ravaged North The Silos stage. Carolina, especially For information, www.silosnc.com. the coastal areas, for centuries. What Halloween Regatta do you know about those that have October 31 visited Oriental Home on the Neuse River on Janeiro Rd. Bow to Stern Boating and the surrounding near Dawson Creek. Hurricane Irene 2011. 290 Blackwell Point Loop Rd. area? Many senior residents still remember the Hur- Bring your costume and ricane of 1933 that did extensive damage to Oriental decorate your boat. Food, and its waterfront. Visit the Museum’s new exhibit and fun, and awards. All boats learn about each of these hurricanes...Bertha, Connie, and skill levels are welcome. Ione, Isabel, Irene, Florence, and Dennis to name a few. Stick around after the race and Maps, descriptions, and photos tell a cautionary and share your stories, and make educational story about Eastern North Carolina during up a few good scary ones as hurricane season. well. Free but donations are gratefully accepted. Hours: Fri 11–1, Sat 1–4, Sun For information, bowtosternboating.com. closed. For information, [email protected].

60 NEW BERN MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2020 OCTOBER 2020 NEW BERN MAGAZINE 61 ORIENTAL Old Theater’s Got Talent October 16-23 Streamed on TownDock.net The Old Theater is hosting Old Theater’s Got Talent, a virtual talent show, and fundraising event to replace the 13th Annual Chili Cookoff which was canceled due to COVID-19. Video performances will be featured in the virtual talent show that will be streamed on TownDock.net from October 16-23, 2020. The show will remain posted onTownDock.net and on the Old Theater website after the event. Entry is free and open to all ages however parental permission is required for those under 18. The registration form can be found at What’s Happening on TownDock.net. Individuals or groups may submit a video of their performance (5 minutes max) using We Transfer, Google Drive, Dropbox or email address [email protected]. Further instructions are provided upon registration. No political videos/themes please. Awards will be presented to the top three fan favorites, as determined by online voting on TownDock.net. For information or questions about becoming a sponsor or making a donation, please visit www.oldtheater.org or call 252.249.0477 and leave a message.

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