Beary Merry Events

The Nutcracker Ballet
2018-12-01 19:30, 2018-12-01 14:00 (America/New_York)
The Nutcracker Ballet
Presented by Down East Dance &
New Bern Civic Theatre
Buy Tickets Now!
November 30 & December 7 at 7:30pm,
December 1 & 8 at 2pm & 7:30pm,
December 2 & 9 at 2pm.
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TICKETS:
(NOT including Sales Tax or Online Service Fee)
Adults: $15
Youth (12 & Under): $12
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Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the box office at 252-633-0567. Visit us at www.facebook.com/newberncivictheatre

Beauty and the Beast
2018-12-01 19:30, 2018-11-30 19:30
November 30, December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15 at 7:30 pm
December 2, 9, 16 at 3:00 pm
Get tickets online at
www.rivertowneplayers.org/tickets
Or at Nautical Wheelers in downtown New Bern
Tickets
$16.00 in advance
$19.00 at door
$10.00 for students w/ valid I.D.
Director: Aaron Williams
Producer: Susie Tilley

34th Annual Coastal Christmas Flotilla
2018-12-01 16:00 - 18:00
New Bern Parks & Recreation is pleased to bring you the 34th Annual Coastal Christmas Flotilla on December 1st at Union Point Park.
More info to come…

New Bern Christmas Parade
2018-12-01 15:00 - 17:00
The annual Craven County Jaycee’s Christmas Parade! That’s right – the Christmas Parade through downtown New Bern has always been a Jaycee’s event!
Early registrations starts now through November 24th. Only $15 for early registration, and $25 after November 24th. The proceeds are used to purchase food and gifts for needy families here in Craven County. Entry forms and a list of rules can be found at http://www.cravencountyjaycees.org/new-bern-christmas-parade.html

2018 Breakfast with Santa
2018-12-01
What could be better than spending some
one-on-one time with Santa, Mrs. Claus and all
of their helpers!
What’s included:
Breakfast buffet
Photos with Santa
A special gift from Santa
Many children’s holiday-themed activities including:
Christmas crafts
Letters to Santa
Cookie decorating
Bead-making
Under the Tree kids-only gift shop
And the POLAR EXPRESS
Reservations open October 1, 2018! Check back for the link.
At the heart of our mission here at the CarolinaEast Foundation is a commitment to helping patients in need in our community with medically necessary care. The Breakfast with Santa enables the CarolinaEast Foundation to better fullfill its mission of assisting indviduals and families through the Patient Assistance program. On behalf of everyone here at the Foundation, thank you for your support of this event. And thank you for making a difference in the lives of so many right here in our community!
Children under 12 months attend free.

The Nutcracker Ballet
2018-11-30 19:30
ThThe Nutcracker Ballet
Presented by Down East Dance &
New Bern Civic Theatre
Buy Tickets Now!
November 30 & December 7 at 7:30pm,
December 1 & 8 at 2pm & 7:30pm,
December 2 & 9 at 2pm.
​
TICKETS:
(NOT including Sales Tax or Online Service Fee)
Adults: $15
Youth (12 & Under): $12
​
Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the box office at 252-633-0567. Visit us at www.facebook.com/newberncivictheatre

Community Christmas Tree Lighting
2018-11-24 16:00 - 20:30 | iwp_log_5c9162a492757
Join us on Saturday, November 24, 2018 for the Annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting.
The 30ft artificial tree is sponsored by the generosity of the greater New Bern Community and will be located in Union Point Park for the 2018 Christmas Season. Don’t miss this wonderful small town Christmas tradition!

The Muppet Christmas Carol @ Tryon Palace
2018-11-24 12:00
Kick off the holiday season with one of our favorite Christmas stories performed by the Muppets! Join Kermit the Frog, Ms. Piggy, Gonzo, and others as they introduce us to the spirits of the past, present, and future and share with us the reason for the season. This film is rated G and runs 85 minutes.
Ticket will go on sale Friday, October 26.
Location: Cullman Performance Hall
Event Price: $6 adults, $3 youth (ages 0-12)
Phone reservations will be accepted until 5 PM on Friday, November 23, 2018. In-person purchases will be available until tickets sell out. Tickets can be purchased online, by calling 252-639-3524, or by visiting the North Carolina History Center.

Santa's Arrival
2018-11-23 16:00 - 20:00
Beary Merry Christmas in New Bern officially begins on Friday, November 23 with “Light up the Season”, an annual family event that will welcome Santa and illuminate Bear Plaza with thousands of lights and open Santa House to kids of all ages. The seasonal block party will take place along the 200 block of Middle Street and will include holiday music, dancing and crafts for the children. Downtown We shops will stay open late so parents and grandparents can get a head start on their holiday shopping.

Santa House Open in Bear Plaza
2018-11-23 - 2018-12-24
Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday beginning Friday, November 23rd through Monday, December 24th
Have your photo taken with Santa for $6 then add on one of our Beary Merry frames for an additional $3.00

New Bern’s Gingerbread House Contest & Display
2018-11-23 - 2018-12-18
Gingerbread House Contest and Display sponsored by New Bern Historical Society
Houses displayed at select downtown merchants. For more information visit www.NewBernHistorical.org/gingerbread.

Centenary's Living Nativity
2017-12-22 19:00 - 2017-12-24 20:00
Centenary United Methodist Church will host a Living Nativity on December 22nd, 23rd, and 24th from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm.
More details to be posted as they become available.
Admission: FREE & Open to the public!

SNOW in Bear Plaza
2017-12-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2017-12-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2017-12-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2017-12-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2017-12-08 18:00 - 20:00

Holiday Décor Behind the Scenes
2017-12-18 09:30 - 10:30 | SNOW in Bear Plaza
Join us for a behind the scenes tour of the Palace Candlelight decorations. Gardens and Greenhouse Manager Hadley Cheris will lead a tour of the first floor of the Palace, describing the special items used in the decorations and the theming of the pieces. Click to find out more: Nov. 27, Dec. 4, Dec. 11, Dec. 18.

Meet at Palace Front Steps at 9:30 a.m.

$20 adults, $10 youth (grades 1-12), free for children 5 and under (ONE DAY PASS).

A Christmas Carol Musical
2017-12-16 20:00, 2017-12-15 20:00
Music by Bruce Greer
December 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 at 8:00 pm
December 3 & 10 @ 3:00 pm
Tickets
$16.00 in advance
$19.00 at door
$10.00 for students w/ valid I.D.
Director: Aaron Williams
Spend this Christmas with Ebeneezer and his ghosts of past present and future in this beloved tale.

Home & Holiday Gift Show
2017-12-15 12:00 - 2017-12-16 16:00
Fun for the entire family! Accomplish all your holiday shopping under one roof, plus fill your own stocking! Over 70 vendors will be offering unique gift ideas, clothing & accessories, home décor, health & beauty products, home improvement and much more!
Activities for the kids, demonstrations, and don’t forget to stop and visit Santa! Plus, register for loads of prizes throughout the show.
Friday, December 15: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Saturday, December 16: 9:00am – 4:00pm

Admission: $3, $2 with canned food donation. Children under 12 Free.

North Carolina Symphony Presents A Classic Holiday Pops
2017-12-13 19:00
Join the North Carolina Symphony for this spectacular holiday celebration filled with joyful symphonic arrangements of Christmas classics and beloved holiday melodies.

Holiday Decor Behind the Scenes
2017-12-11 09:30 - 10:30 | SNOW in Bear Plaza

Craven Messiah Chorus
2017-12-11
James Ogle, conductor, will return to New Bern for the thirty-fifth performance of George Friderick Handel’s Messiah, set for Monday, December 11th at Centenary United Methodist Church, on the corner of New and Middle Streets. An Open Rehearsal will be held at 3:00 p.m. and a performance at 7:30 p.m.
Rehearsals for the chorus will begin Monday, November 6 at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary of Centenary UMC. Singers need to provide their own G. Schirmer score, available at Fuller Music, 2310 Trent Road, New Bern. Singers do not have to audition but should be able to match pitch and be willing to work hard to master the music.
Begun in 1981, the performances have featured a 135-member chorus from the surrounding area, including Beaufort, Craven, Carteret, Jones, New Hanover, Pamlico and Wayne counties. Accompanying the singers will be an orchestra composed of members of the North Carolina Symphony, many of whom have returned to New Bern each year for this occasion. The production is sponsored by the Craven Messiah Chorus, an organization originally founded by Centenary United Methodist Church, Christ Episcopal Church, First Baptist Church, and First Presbyterian Church. Co-directors of the Craven Messiah Chorus are B.J. Oglesby and Pat K. Rowlett. For information, phone Pat Rowlett at 637-3270, or visit CravenMessiahChorus.org.
Admission: Tickets will be available November 2nd at Fuller Music, 2310 Trent Road, and the Craven Arts Council & Gallery, 317 Middle Street, New Bern. Tickets are also available from the Arts Council by credit card: (252) 638-2577.

A Christmas Carol Musical
2017-12-10 15:00
Music by Bruce Greer
December 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 at 8:00 pm
December 3 & 10 @ 3:00 pm
Tickets
$16.00 in advance
$19.00 at door
$10.00 for students w/ valid I.D.
Director: Aaron Williams
Spend this Christmas with Ebeneezer and his ghosts of past present and future in this beloved tale.
https://www.showtix4u.com/boxoffice.php?submit=Search+for+Events&begin=1542968&current_client=0200006912312145

A Christmas Carol Musical
2017-12-09 20:00, 2017-12-08 20:00
Based on the story by Charles Dickens
Book and Lyrics by Keith Ferguson
Music by Bruce Greer
December 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 at 8:00 pm
December 3 & 10 @ 3:00 pm
Tickets
$16.00 in advance
$19.00 at door
$10.00 for students w/ valid I.D.
Director: Aaron Williams
Spend this Christmas with Ebeneezer and his ghosts of past present and future in this beloved tale.
https://www.showtix4u.com/boxoffice.php?submit=Search+for+Events&begin=1542968&current_client=0200006912312145

A Christmas Carol Musical
2017-12-09 20:00
Based on the story by Charles Dickens
Book and Lyrics by Keith Ferguson
Music by Bruce Greer
December 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 at 8:00 pm
December 3 & 10 @ 3:00 pm
Tickets
$16.00 in advance
$19.00 at door
$10.00 for students w/ valid I.D.
Director: Aaron Williams
Spend this Christmas with Ebeneezer and his ghosts of past present and future in this beloved tale.
