You're Invited
To ARTWALK Downtown New Bern
July 8, 2011

Our featured artists for July and August are T Rader and Jan Francoeur. Their show will run from July 1 through August 31.  The opening reception will be during ArtWalk July 8, 2010, 5-8 pm.

Tim is a native Nebraskan who found it increasingly difficult to paint seascapes from the Great Plains, so, he quit his "regular" job, packed up his belongings and moved to New Bern.

After more than 14 years' service as Public Information Officer for the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency, Tim Hergenrader put down his red pencil on March 31, 2004, and stepped into retirement.

A graduate of the University of Nebraska, he is primarily self-taught, although he has taken art classes at several community colleges.

Tim works exclusively in oils, because, he says, "I like the smell and feel of them."

He is particularly fond of birds and began his career painting waterfowl. Since moving to New Bern his primary focus has been painting seascapes, waterways and the New Bern skyline.

Janet Francoeur has a BA in drawing and printmaking from Siena Heights University in Adrian, Michigan and has lived in New Bern since 1989.

Janet spent 20 years working in ink doing architectural renderings. Once she and her husband Michael moved to New Bern she was inspired by the breathtaking beauty of spring in New Bern and she began to add color to her ink drawings.

Soon after she began adding oils, acrylics and even clay to her repertoire.

She regularly works in each of the mediums and for this show you will see acrylic and watercolor paintings depicting regional architecture and gardens.

The gallery is open 7 days a week, for more information contact the gallery at 252-626-3376, info@carolinacreations.com, on Facebook and the website at www.carolinacreations.com 

Don't miss artwalk, it's always a lot of fun, meet the artists, see your neighbors, then stay downtown for dinner!

Hope to see you there!  

New from our North Carolina Sculptor Vicki Grant

Great Gifts for Babies!

Onesies and bibs by Raleigh, NC Artists - Jessie Brinkley and Margaret Cogswell. We also have organic onsies by FarmerKids that have cute embroidery - Peace Baby - Beach Baby and Dig It!

Beautiful, double knit and reversible, soft, fine-gauge cotton blankets with playful and inspiring designs.

Many designs in pastel colors or cheerful, bright hues that are ideal gifts for baby showers. 

Hand woven in NY. 

Baby sets by Jan Francoeur - Can be personalized!

Designs for both boys and girls.

Set of 3 pieces $58. Personalized add $11.60.

We even have a Bless this Child pewter baby spoon (othere designs as well!).

Other baby items in stock include great baby cards, animal banks, baby socks, growth charts, first year baby calendar, and baby's first Christmas ornament.  

Downtown News  

Two new shops on Craven Street!

Beads-N-Bowls
Beads-N-Bowls will offer a full line of seed beads, semi-precious stone beads, glass beads, crystal beads, findings, wire, and thread for all you're bead making needs. They also carry a full line of bead making tools.

Standup Outfitters

This shop sells and rents stand up paddleboards and accessories.

Sunday Hours 

We've been open 7 days a week for about 15 years and yet we still hear "we didn't know you were open on Sundays!"

Well we are not the only ones that are open - here is a list (we hope we haven't missed anyone). 

Sunday In Downtown New Bern
Restaurants Open:
Persimmons, 100 Pollock St., 5:30 - 9pm, 514-0033
Pollock Street Deli, 208 Pollock St., 8 am- 2 pm, 637-2480
Ribeyes Steakhouse, 288-5814, 11am-2:30pm,5pm on, 288-5814
Port City Java, 323 Middle St, 7am - 3pm, 633-7900
Cow Cafe, 319 Middle St. 11 am - 7 pm, 672-9269
MJ's Raw Bar & Grill, 216 Middle St. 11am-9:30pm, 635-6890
Captain Ratty's Seafood & Steakhouse, 202 Middle St 11:30 am -9 pm, 633-2088
Christophs on the Water, 100 Middle St., 7 am - 9 pm, 638-0305
247 Craven, 247 Craven St. 11am - 2:30 pm, 635-1879
Morgan's Tavern & Grill, 235 Craven St., 10:30 am - 8 pm, 636-2430
Trent River Coffee Shop, 208 Craven St. mid-day, 514-2030
Harvey Mansion Historic Inn, 221 South Front St. 5 pm on, 635-3232

Shops, Etc. Open on Sundays
Carolina Creations 317 A Pollock St. 11am -4pm, 633-4369

Tryon Palace, 610 Pollock St. 1pm-5pm. , 514-4932
Poor Charlies Flea Market & Antiques, 208 Hancock St.,12-5pm, 672-0208
Birthplace of Pepsi, 256 Middle St., 12pm-4pm. 636-5898
The Four C's, 250 Middle St., 11am -3pm, 636-3285
One World Shoppe, Life is Good, 236 A Middle St., 12-4pm 633-3929
Juliettes Boutique, 236 B Middle St., 12 - 4 pm, 514-9800
The Boathouse, 220 Middle St., 11am - 4:30pm, 633-5501
Art of the Wild, 218 Middle St., open Sunday sometimes, 638-1082
Snapdragon Toys, 214 Middle St., 12 - 4pm, 514-6770
NautiPaws Pet Boutique, 223 Middle St, 637-0247
The Accidental Artist, 219A Craven St., 12-6pm 634-3411 

Open Friday Evenings:

Of course ALL the restaurants are open later Friday evenings

and some shops are too.

Carolina Creations 317 Pollock St til 8 pm
The Four C's 250 Middle St till 8 PM
The Boathouse 220 Middle St 633-5501 till 8pm
One World Shoppe, Life is Good, 236 A Middle St. till 8
Snapdragon Toys, 214 Middle St. til 7
Bear Essentials, 309 Middle St., til 7

Garden Art   

We're always adding to our collection and love to have art in the garden.  

Here are some of our newest pieces!

- Giant metal flower stakes. 

- Large Heart, Dragonfly and Star garden stakes by Diane Markin.

- And blown glass garden twirls by Gary Guydosh. They come in a variety of colors and are on a stake.  

Bridal Registry  

Congratulations go out to  

Ideas for special gifts for the Couple and Bridal Party

Our woodworkers can create a box and monogram it!

Various sizes available, the one shown here is 4 x 6 x 1 1/2" and is $34 + $10 for personalization.

What about having an artist paint your wedding?  

Just give us the details, when & where & we'll make all the arrangements.  

Email us for the details by

Have a painting or tile done of the church or other location of your wedding. Shown here is an 8 x 8" hand painted tile.

Each tile is drawn and hand painted, one at a time.

We have artists that work in many different styles that can do a painting for you.

We can create a custom piece of Celebration Pottery for you and even put the date and names on it.

July 4 UNION POINT PARK sponsored by New Bern Parks & Rec   

- 11am - 8pm fun for kids bounce houses, giant slide, obstacle course

- 6pm - reading of Declaration of Independence, National Anthem, 2D Marine Aircraft Wing Band. Followed by a patriotic fireworks show.  

We welcome coolers & service animals, but prohibit alcohol, glass containers, fireworks, & all other pets. Call 252.639.2902 for more info.

 

Entertainment Schedule at The Hilton 

- July 1-3 - Entertainment at the Hilton
- July 8-10
- July 15-17
- July 22-24
- July 29-31  

 

July 4 Persimmons Waterfront Restaurant

Tickets are on sale now for Persimmons' 4th of July Bash, entertainment by Trian Wreck begins at 6pm, Hors D'Oeurves served from 5-9, Doors open at 5pm tickets are $20, drinks are not included in the ticket price. Enjoy the best view in town for the fireworks, great music, food and libations. Tickets are limited so stop by and purchase yours today.

 

 

And at Tryon Palace!

Saturday, July 2 - Monday, July 4

Celebrate the birth of our nation with a fun-filled weekend at Tryon Palace!

 

Saturday, July 2, 1:00 p.m.

Tryon Palace Theater: Making of the State

North Carolina History Center, Cullman Performance Hall

$6 per adult, $3 per student; Free with regular admission.

 

Sunday, July 3, 1:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.

A 19th Century Town Celebration

New Bern Academy Green

Free admission, all ages welcome

 

Monday, July 4

Celebration of the Declaration

Fife & Drum performance and reading of the Declaration of Independence: 11:00 a.m.

Kid's Craft Activities: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

FREE Garden Admission: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 

July 18-22 and 22-24 Arts Camp Craven Arts Council

July 21-31 Gypsy The Historic Masonic Theatre

July 30 Brew Bern Craft Beer Festival, NB Riverfront Convention Center

 
Other events to come at Carolina Creations

September 9 - Artwalk featuring Fabric artist Elaine O'Neill

October 7-16 - American Craft Week - Demonstrations daily

November 11 - ArtWalk featuring watercolors by Pat Holscher