Friday, July 6, 2012

Downtown Happenings...a medley of entertainment to round out the holiday week



Collison Course – A 60’s Retro (July 6 - 7) features an assortment of short plays, written in the 1960’s by era playwrights. This is part of the Loessin Summer Theatre Festival which will be held in the Cullman Performance Hall at the NC History Center. 8 p.m., $15 for adults, $5 for children. For more information: 252-328-4788.

Bear City Opry (July 7) offers a a night of Country and Gospel Music played the way it used to be played at the Grand Ole Opry. 7 p.m. Masonic Theatre -  $15 at the door, kids under 12 $2. For more information: 252-670-7082.

New Bern Farmer’s Market (July 7)  has a variety of events scheduled each week-end during the month. On the 7th, the month kicks off with Corn and Country Day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hot buttered corn on the cob will be sold as a fundraiser for the market. Classic music from the Market’s own DJ, Ernest Patterson and live music at 10 a.m.

Trent River Coffee House July 8 Asian Games Club of New Bern meets…featured game is Xiangqi (Chinese Chess). Instruction provided. For more information: 252-514-2030

Short Live the Queen,  (July 6 -7)  the newest mystery drama production and dinner by the Athens of the South Productions. A real step back in time, to the 1400’s…a few Shakespearian bits but mainly a fun piece with a mix of dialogue driven comedy, physical comedy and a little swordplay. Stanley Hall (corner of Pollock and Craven Streets).  7 p.m. Tickets $30 for dinner and show, $15 show only. For more information: 252-229-4977.

Susan Moffat Thomas
Executive Director

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