Mar 29 Friday
The City of Greenville is seeking artwork submissions to honor the their 250th Anniversary. Artwork should be based on the theme: "What you enjoy most about Greenville." There will be monetary rewards for winners in multiple age groups. The City of Greenville will reserve the right to reproduce the art for public display and the art will be part of an exhibit in the fall at City Hall.
Artwork submissions on 8.5 x 11 sheets of paper. Participants will upload the artwork digitally or deliver it to City Hall (200 W 5th Street). Submissions are eligible from the entire community for ages 18-under.
Entry Deadline: May 10, 2024
"The Alzheimer's Fantasies" is an exhibition of 30 colored drawings and digital prints on display at the Craven County Arts Council, Bank of the Arts gallery, 317 Middle Street in New Bern. The show runs from February 9, 2024 to March 29, 2024. The exhibiting artist is Michael A. Dorsey, retired art professor and former dean of the School of Art at East Carolina University. Dorsey previously served as Head of the Department of Art at Mississippi State University. He and his wife reside at Minnesott Beach, NC. Dorsey describes his work as a visual conversation to himself while serving as a caregiver for his wife. The exhibit is free and open to the public 10:00 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Saturday. All sale profits will be donated to the North Carolina Alzheimer's Association.
The New Bern-Craven County Public Library offers several Conversational Language Discussion Groups: French, Spanish, German, and Sign Language Practice.Offered during the afternoons and evenings. Please see the website for the current calendar. Register online at: https;//bit.ly/languageregistration
The Unitarian Coastal Fellowship of Morehead City is pleased to announce a Social Justice Film Series about various social justice topics, from racial justice to environmental issues to LGBTQ+ rights. Showings will take place in the church’s sanctuary. All films will be free to the public, and there will be ten films in total. Check our website and social media for full list of films.
Mar 30 Saturday
Children ages seven and younger are welcome to join the fun. This annual event features prizes, refreshments, and over 2,000 eggs. It’s all free – just bring a basket! The Easter Egg Hunt begins at 11:00 AM sharp!
Gone, But not Forgotten: The Changing Landscape of Oriental, NC over the Past 125 YearsFebruary 10– June 1 2024
With photo and narrative this special exhibit tells the story of the evolution of the town of Oriental since its founding over 125 years ago. Homes, businesses, and scenery are gone from the landscape but still fondly remembered. Many did not survive because of weather, fire, neglect, or advances in technology. Take a look at the past and see what Oriental once was “back in the day.”