PJi Launches Nationwide ISO-Compliant Calibration Lab for Aviation & Industrial Customers
Pilot John International® (PJi®), a global leader in aviation ground support equipment and tooling solutions, is proud to announce the opening of its dedicated Calibration Lab in Eastern NC. This state-of-the-art facility is now providing ISO/IEC 17025-accredited calibration servicesfor a wide range of electronic, mechanical, pressure, force, and temperature instruments – supporting customers across aviation, manufacturing, energy, medical, education, and more. Strategically located in New Bern, NC,
At the Gallery Concert Series: Kander and Ebb performed by Tyler Griffin
Craven Arts Council & Gallery kicks off annual concert series featuring the music of Kander and Ebb Bank of the Arts, 317 Middle Street 7:00 pm, September 26 th, 2026 Craven Arts Council & Gallery (CAC&G) is proud to present their At the Gallery Concert Series featuring the music of American musical duo Kander and Ebb performed by Tyler Griffin. Doors open at 6 pm, with a pre-concert talk at 6:30 pm given by Lee Purcell. This concert is sponsored by Jim and Marie Vecchio. Tickets are $25 for members of
Director’s Gallery: Shining Through the Years
Craven Arts Council & Gallery presents stained glass group exhibition from local senior center September 2026 Craven Arts Council & Gallery (CAC&G) presents a stained-glass exhibition featuring artwork from local senior center, The Viridian, in their Director’s Gallery for the month of September. The exhibition is titled Shining Through the Years, featuring framed stained-glass portraits showcasing the resident’s modern expressions of nostalgic and valued memories. This exhibition opens on September 11,
Ekphrastic Poetry Competition
Craven Arts Council & Gallery presents poetry competition focusing on exhibition art. Bank of the Arts, 317 Middle St, New Bern NC 28560 Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to announce the opening of their Ekphrastic Poetry Competition for 2026. This competition asks local poets and writers to submit original poems inspired by the artwork in the 2026 Bank of the Arts National Juried Exhibition, on display August & September 2026. Poets can submit up to 3 poems at $10 each, online at cravenarts.org, at
Main Gallery: 2026 Bank of the Arts National Juried Exhibition 2026
September 2026 Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to present their signature biennial exhibition, the 2026 Bank of the Arts National Juried Exhibition. This exhibition features over 100 artworks out of over 400 entries, carefully curated by this year’s juror, Ben Billingsley, from the Cameron Art Museum. The exhibition highlights work from 22 states and includes paintings, printmaking, ceramics, photography, woodworking and much more. Artwork selected for the exhibition falls into 5 distinct
Community Mural Dedication Ceremony
September 12 && 13 335 Middle St & 411 Broad St Craven Arts Council & Gallery (CAC&G) invites the community to join them in celebrating the completion of two community murals partnered with two local establishments, The Chelsea and The Flying Fox. With the help of over 350 volunteers, CAC&G is proud to host mural dedication ceremonies for both murals, titled From Firehouse to Landmark and Party Animals, this September. The first ceremony will be on Saturday, September 12 th at 4:15 pm at The Chelsea and
Figure Drawing Drop-In Sessions
Craven Arts Council & to host figure drawing sessions at Bank of the Arts Bank of the Arts, 317 Middle St 3pm-5pm, Various Dates in August & September Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to host a Figure Drawing Drop-In Sessions, hosted by local artist Courtney Durocher. These low-cost sessions will offer artists the opportunity to sketch, paint or create from poses by a live, semi-clothed model. with upcoming sessions scheduled for August 12, 26, and September 9 , and 23 rd . The cost will be $5
Conquer the New Bern Historical Society’s 6 th Annual History Quest, Sept. 26 Be Better Than the Average Bear!
NEW BERN, NC Expect lots of fun as you test your sleuthing skills in this sixth annual family friendly outdoor history hunt! On Saturday Sept 26 starting at 10am, teams will gather at New Bern Battlefield Park to receive their clues to a series of quests. Hop in your car and follow the clues to find historical places in and around New Bern. In this year’s event, you’ll find a whole new slate of clues and places to discover. You’ll be amazed at what you’ll learn about our past! Teams can start any time after
Living History Day at Battlefield Park September 5th
What was it like in 1862? NEW BERN, NC, Have you ever wondered what life was like in your great-grandfather’s time? Here is an opportunity to find out. Join us as uniformed re-enactors from the 5th and 7th NC Infantry Regiments will set up a full period camp at New Bern Battlefield Park Saturday, September 5th. It will be open to the public at no charge, from 8am to 4pm. Both Union and Confederate soldiers will be in camp. Visitors will be able to view several demonstrations and displays including a
The Harlowe Patriots: Fourteen Free Men of Color Who Fought in the Revolutionary War
NEW BERN, NC, It's a little known but important piece of American history: black soldiers fighting against the British in the Revolutionary War. It's estimated that 5,000 black soldiers served on the Patriot side during the Revolution, which lasted from 1775 to 1783.Fourteen free men of color from the Harlowe community of Havelock fought in key battles of the war, with General George Washington leading the fight for independence. They answered the call when their country needed them. Learn more about these
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FRCE conducts first on-site HH-60W Jolly Green II repair
Samantha Morse Fleet Readiness Center East MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. – An unplanned repair on an Air Force search-and-rescue helicopter is providing Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) with the opportunity to refine its HH-60W maintenance skills before the depot begins planned maintenance on the aircraft platform later this year. While FRCE is slated to begin inducting HH-60W Jolly Green II aircraft for depot-level maintenance overhauls in September at its new facility at the North
Call for poetry: Ekphrastic Poetry Competition
Craven Arts Council & Gallery hosts an open call for poetry submissions inspired by signature exhibition Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to announce the return of the Ekphrasis Poetry Competition, inspired by the works of their signature biennial exhibition, 2026 Bank of the Arts National Juried Exhibition. This competition features an international open call for submissions of original poems inspired by the artwork in the exhibition. No prior experience required and all ages are welcome to apply
August Reign of Terror, 1781 Historian Dennis Harper at Lunch & Learn August 27
NEW BERN, NC, Join the New Bern Historical Society for Lunch & Learn at 11:30am on Thursday, August 27 at Carolina Colours Pavilion as they host author and historian Dennis Harper to learn about this frightening time in our history. On January 28, 1781, Maj. James H. Craig, with his British forces, captured the town of Wilmington. His mission was to establish a supply base for Lt. Gen. Charles Cornwallis’s army as they continued their southern campaign into North Carolina. Major Craig’s most notable
Craven Arts Council & Gallery accepting grant applications
Craven Arts Council & Gallery is now accepting applications for North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program grants through 5:00 pm August 31, 2026. Since 1977, The North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program has provided North Carolina citizens access to quality arts experiences. Using a per capita based formula, the program provides funding for the arts in all 100 counties of the state through partnerships with local arts councils. Craven Arts Council & Gallery serves as the North
Craven Arts seeks applications for the NC Arts Council Artist Support Grants
Craven Arts Council & Gallery seeks applications for Artist Support Grants for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The deadline to apply is September 11th , 2026. These grants support artists in all disciplines with funding for projects that will have a significant impact on the advancement of their professional artistic careers. The Artist Support Grant program is managed through a partnership with Craven Arts Council to serve artists in Craven, Carteret, Jones, Lenoir, Onslow, and Pamlico counties. Funding is
Relentless Resilience Workshop Series - Rebuild Strength from the Inside Out
Relentless Resilience Workshop Series - Rebuild Strength from the Inside Out Life can knock you down—but it doesn’t get the final word. Hesed Place invites the community to Relentless Resilience, a trauma-informed, six-part workshop series led by award-winning speaker Tah’Ron Cannon of Committed to Progressing Forward LLC. This series helps participants build real-life resilience—learning how to adapt, recover, and move forward through adversity, trauma, and uncertainty.A Flexible, Six-Part Resilience
