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COVER STORYWhat is the best way to raise money for charity?

The annual Carolina Chocolate Festival thinks the answer is chocolate.

RECIPESEven if your team isn’t playing in the big game,

you can still come out a winner with a party recipe like one of those featured in this issue.

MOVIE REVIEWThe lovely visuals in “Kung Fu Panda 3” are

joined by enough witty dialogue and kid-friendly humor to make this a satisfying third installment.

CALENDARSFind out what’s happening this week and

beyond on the Crystal Coast and in surrounding areas.

AROUND TOWNThe Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos

will be face to face for the 50th NFL Super Bowl. Several area businesses are preparing to host parties.

ARTPhotographers Scott Taylor and Mike Basher

will team up for this month for an art exhibit at the Beaufort Art Market on Middle Lane.

MUSICBlue Moon Jazz, a regional band led by Emerald

Isle pianist Tony Ray, will hit the Swansboro Town Hall stage for a special Valentine’s show.

FAMILYTryon Palace, in New Bern, will offer free

admission to the Governor’s Palace, historic homes and gardens during Free Day.

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This issue:This Week Magazine will be incorporating more area sports coverage, which includes a new calendar. Find it on page 9. Look for more changes in the weeks to come as our staff works on revamping the magazine.

BY BRAD RICH

NEWS-TIMESValentine’s Day, that great

occasion for lovers, is just around the corner on Sunday, Feb. 14, and the Seaside Arts Council has just the right thing to create that special mood.

Blue Moon Jazz, a regional band led by Emerald Isle pianist Tony Ray, will hit the Swansboro Town Hall stage at 7 p.m. Satur-day, Feb. 13, and a special show is planned.

Guys, dust off your fedoras. Women, get those pillbox hats and pearls out of storage: Blue Moon Jazz is going to feature the music of the legendary Rat Pack.

The guys will do a number of the tunes Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin popular-ized in the early and mid-60s.

The songs, many of which ended up in the RP members’ many mov-ies and in Broadway plays adopted from those movies, are American standards, and coolly recall an era of glamour and sophistication, but also impending change.

Mr. Ray wouldn’t say which songs Blue Moon will feature, but some of the best known include Davis Jr.’s “What Kind of Fool Am I” and “I Gotta Be Me,” Mar-tin’s “You’re Nobody ‘Til Some-body Loves You” and “Volare,”

Blue Moon Jazz set for Valentine’s show in Swansboro

and “Everybody Loves Some-body,” and Sinatra’s “My Way,” “Theme From New York, New York,” “Strangers in the Night” and “That’s Life.”

Much of Blue Moon’s remain-ing oeuvre comes from the clas-sic American Songbook, featuring such composers as Harold Arlen and Cole Porter, but the band is also likely to throw in the occa-sional R&B classic.

All these tunes come from a stellar band of jazz professionals. In addition to Mr. Ray, the unit includes Chris McNally on sax, Glenwood Pointe on drums, Carlo

Rouse on acoustic and electric bass and featured singer John Van Dyke of Emerald Isle, who made his first appearance in Swansboro during last year’s Valentine’s show by Blue Moon, also in the Sea-side Arts Council series. He’s a fine, energetic singer who bounces around the stage and consistently engages the audience.

Mr. Van Dyke, Mr. Ray said, “has been a jazz vocalist a long time,” and cut his chops in some great jazz clubs in San Francisco and San Diego before moving to New Bern about 10 years ago.

Mr. Ray has spent many years

playing in jazz stage bands, local top 40 bands and U.S. Army bands; he’s equally at home with jazz improv and rollicking R&B, and also versatile enough to shine on solos but not overwhelm the fronting vocalist.

Mr. Pointe started as a drum-mer at Georgetown High School in South Carolina and later studied percussion. Early in his career, he spent five years on the West Coast performing and sitting in with such greats as Dave Brubeck, Lou Rawls and Ahmad Jamal. He can be subtle, but he also can be propulsive, providing the power to drive the R&B numbers.

Mr. McNally, from Beaufort, is equally at home on jazz standards and honking R&B.

All in all, it promises to be a

fine and romantic evening. There will be a cash beer and wine bar, plus appetizers, at the show. And advance ticket purchasers can get discount coupons, from several downtown restaurants.

Tickets are $10 for Seaside Arts Council members, $15 for others. They are available at the Seaside Arts Council website and at: • Swansboro Area Chamber of Commerce, 203 W. Church St., Swansboro.• Swansboro Recreation Cen-ter, 830 Main Street Extension, Swansboro.• Emerald Isle Wine Market, 9102 Coast Guard Road, Emerald Isle.

Tickets might also be available at the door, but this show sold out last year.

Blue Moon Jazz performs at a past event in Swansboro. The regional band will perform a concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, on the stage at Swansboro Town Hall. (Contributed photo)

Girl Scout season is offi-cially here, and cookie lov-ers can find their favorite Girl Scout Cookies in many differ-ent ways.

New this year, consumers can purchase their cookies online with the digital cookie platform, Digital Cookie 2.0.

According to the Girl Scout’s official website, the digital cookie platform offers a hands-on and exciting learn-ing experience. Girls using the program will learn marketing, budgeting, resource allocation and other business skills.

Girls can set their cookie goals, track their progress, manage their inventory and orders, learn Internet safety skills and more.

With Digital Cookie 2.0, girls initiate the cookie sale online, through email or in person with their mobile app.

Girl Scout Cookies now on saleCustomers can pay online using a credit card and have their order shipped to their house or a charity.

For more traditional cookie shoppers, Girl Scout booths can be found in various loca-tions around the county. To find a location, visit nccoas-talpines.org and type in a zip code.

Shoppers can choose from

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crispy chocolate wafer dipped in a minty chocolate coating; Peanut Butter Patties, crispy vanilla cookies layered with peanut butter and covered in

a chocolate coating; Caramel deLites, vanilla cookies topped with caramel, sprinkled with toasted coconut and laced with chocolate stripes; Peanut

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Even if your team isn’t play-ing in the big game, you can still come out a winner with a tasty viewing party recipe. Plan the menu ahead of time so you can be confident you’ll score big with a spread that leaves guests cheering long after the game has ended.

These tips will help you get started with a lineup that gets your guests’ taste buds running into overtime: • Chips and dips are tailgating staples, but even they can stand a fresh twist of flavor. If you’re seeking inspiration, Hidden Valley Dip Genius can help you find a dip to pump up your menu. The online tool makes picking a hearty, savory, light or chunky dip recipe easy, allowing you to find a dip based on your occasion, mood and flavor. Visit dipgenius.com to find a new dip recipe.• Anticipate all styles of snack-ing. Finger foods are ideal for grazing between plays and dur-ing commercials. Plan on serv-ing more substantial entree-style dishes during halftime: sliders, barbecue brisket, pulled pork, soup and chili are all crowd-pleasers perfect for game day.• When it comes to dessert, fuss-free is the way to go. An array of cookies, brownies and dessert bars will satisfy the sweet tooth. Take your dessert table to the next level by icing your treats in team colors.

Find these and more recipes for your game day celebration at hiddenvalley.com or dipgenius.com.

BAKED SPINACH AND CHICKEN DIPPrep time: 15 minutesCook time: 20 minutesServes: 121 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed1 cup Hidden Valley Original Ranch Dressing1 package (10 ounces) frozen, chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry½ cup Parmesan cheese, grat-ed½ cup cooked chicken, choppedHeat oven to 375º F.In microwave-safe medium

bowl, add cream cheese and dressing. Microwave on high 30 seconds, or until cream cheese is soft. Stir to combine. Add spinach and Parmesan cheese. Mix well. Add chicken and stir to combine.

Transfer mixture to baking dish that holds at least 6 cups. Bake 20 minutes, or until bub-bly and golden brown. The internal temperature should be 165º F.

Serve with crackers, bread or veggie sticks.

Tips: If you like it spicy, substitute Hidden Valley Farmhouse Originals Southwest Chipotle Dressing and add diced pickled jalap-enos. For fewer calories, try Hidden Valley the Original Ranch Light Dressing. To make ahead, prepare unbaked dip up to three days ahead; store covered and refrigerated. Bake prior to serving.

RANCH BUFFALO WINGSPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 40 minutesServes: 7½ cup butter or margarine, melted¼ cup cayenne pepper sauce3 tablespoons vinegar24 chicken wings or dru-mettes1 packet (1 ounce) Hidden Valley Original Ranch Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix½ teaspoon paprika1 cup prepared Hidden Valley Original Ranch Salad Dressing and Seasoning MixHeat oven to 350º F.In small bowl, whisk together

butter, pepper sauce and vinegar. Dip wings or drumettes in butter mixture; arrange in single layer in large baking pan. Sprinkle with dressing and seasoning mix. Bake until chicken is browned and an internal temperature of 165º F has been reached, about 30-40 minutes. Sprinkle with paprika.

Serve with dressing and cel-ery sticks.

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TITO’S KICKOFF Ingredients: 1.5 ounces Tito’s Handmade Vodka4 ounce sparkling mineral waterMuddle Options: Blueberries

Orange slicesBlackberriesIn a shaker, muddle your

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After muddling, add ice and

shake vigorously, perhaps while practicing your favorite end zone dance moves.

Pour entire contents into a mason jar or pint glass, top with sparkling mineral water, and serve

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BY JOCELYN NOVECK

ASSOCIATED PRESSIf you’re one of those people

– and I’m with you – who roll your eyes when handed a pair of 3-D glasses at the multiplex, wondering if all this rigmarole is really necessary, then take heart: The lovely, color-popping visu-als in “Kung Fu Panda 3” are well worth those darned glasses.

And the evocative DreamWorks Animation visuals are accompanied by just enough heart, witty dialogue and kid-friendly humor to make this a satisfying third installment in the popular series. Like a well-

made dumpling, it’s not too heavy but not too light, has the right amount of spice, and leaves one with some appetite for the next time.

Much of the appeal of the “Panda” films is, of course, the starry cast of voices, and it’s fun to try to figure out who they are. Of course, you’ll already know that Jack Black is back, and in fine shape, as Po, our rotund panda hero and reluctant Dragon Warrior.

The film, directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson and Alessandro Carloni, begins in the spir-it realm, where Oogway, the ancient kung fu master (and tor-

Review: Third time’s a charm for the witty ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’

toise), is suddenly attacked by the villainous bull Kai, a former friend. Kai has been spending the last few centuries collecting all the “chi” power from kung fu masters and storing it in amulets. His goal is to bring his supernatu-ral army to the mortal world and defeat Po, his anointed opponent.

But the important thing to know about Kai – Master of Pain, Beast of Vengeance, Maker of Widows – is that he’s voiced by JK Simmons, the Oscar-win-ning “Whiplash” actor who ter-rorized poor Miles Teller as a nightmarish jazz band conductor. This guy knows cruelty.

But first, an update: Our roly-poly friend has been busily goof-ing around when the old master Shifu (Dustin Hoffman) informs him he must take over the task of teaching kung fu. “ME teach?” Po asks. Shifu replies: “If you only do what you can do, you will never be more than what you are now.”

If that weren’t enough drama, Po’s biological father, Li, has turned up, causing consternation for Po’s adoptive father, Mr. Ping (the very funny James Hong). “How do we know he’s even related to you?” Mr. Ping – a goose, of course – says angrily, as the pandas happily bump bellies.

Po decides to journey with Li to the secret mountain enclave

where pandas live, to master his own “chi,” which he’ll need to defeat Kai. In this charm-ing sequence, set in a gorgeous Shangri-La-like setting, Po meets – and hugs – his extended panda family.

Ultimately, this is a story about having the courage to live up to one’s potential – a poten-tial one might not know one had.

“I like who I am,” Po says early on. “You don’t even know who you are,” Shifu replies.

It’s a conversation we could all have with our kids. Ideally, we’d soften it with some wit and a whole bunch of dumplings.

Three stars out of four. Run time one hour and 35 minutes. Rated PG for martial arts action and some mild rude humor.

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BY CHUCK WATERS

CONTRIBUTORFans have waited for this

moment all season long. On Sunday, Feb. 7, the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos will go face to face for the 50th NFL Super Bowl game.

Several area businesses are preparing for the game by hosting Super Bowl par-ties where fans can watch the game and celebrate or mourn, depending on the outcome of the game.

The Irish Pirate on Emerald Isle will have a Super Bowl Pot Luck Party starting at noon on Sunday. The Tackle Box in Atlantic Beach will host their own Super Bowl party. There will be cash prizes, free food, drink specials and the chance to win a 55 inch LG TV.

Buffalo Wild Wings in Morehead City will give away raffle tickets to anyone who comes to the restaurant before the ending of the first quarter. At the end of the third quarter, three winning tickets will be called, and the winners will receive a $100 gift card to the restaurant. Even the Carolina Chocolate Festival is partici-pating in Super Bowl festivi-ties.

Those who attend the festival on Sunday will be able to par-ticipate in a “Keep Pounding”

raffle, which will raffle off a Cam Newtown jersey. The drawing will take place at 2 p.m. at the Crystal Coast Civic Center. Tickets cost $1, and the winner does not need to be present to win. The jersey can be picked up at 3 p.m.

All season long, it appeared certain that the Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots were on a collision course for a rematch of their memorable game at Reliant Stadium in Houston on Feb. 1, 2004.

Fans may remember, Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme engineered a game-tying score in a wild fourth quarter. But John Kasay’s ensuing kickoff inexplicably went out-of-bounds, giving New England the ball at their own 40-yard line.

Tom Brady drove the Patriots down the field and Adam Vinateri booted the game-winning field goal with just four ticks left on the clock for a 32-29 victo-ry. (Incidentally, this was the infamous Janet Jackson “ward-robe malfunction” at halftime and the games ranks No. 7 on Sports Illustrated’s list of best Super Bowls of all time.)

Fast-forward to 2016. As for the rematch, the Panthers did their part, going 15-1 in the regular season, the only

From super game to Super Bowl: Are you ready for some football?

misstep being a late-season loss to the Falcons in Atlanta,

which Carolina had routed 38-zip a few weeks earlier in Charlotte.

In retrospect, that loss might have been the best thing that could have happened at the time, as it took all the pressure off the pursuit of the elusive “perfect season” accomplished only by the 1972 Miami Dolphins. (Of course, the reg-ular season was two games shorter then, but perfection is still perfection.)

But that loss to Atlanta cleared the air and allowed Carolina to focus on finish-ing strong, which had been an issue of concern consider-ing their penchant for giving up second-half leads down the stretch. But Mr. Newton and the Panthers played a complete game in their decisive 49-15 victory over Carson Palmer and

the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC Championship at Bank of America Stadium on Jan. 24.

Still, it could have come down to the Panthers-Patriots in Super Bowl 50 at Levi’s stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Feb. 7. But Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos advanced when the Patriots’ two-point conversion failed in the AFC Championship game at Mile High Stadium.

So, here we are, the NFL’s best defense (Denver) against the best offence (Carolina) in a game that should really be super, so many games simply don’t live up to the hype.

The early line has the Panthers favored by six points, which seems fair. At this stage in his career, Mr. Manning certainly has the experience

and the Super Bowl rings to his credit, but Mr. Newton is obviously the more versatile, a threat to run, pass, option or leap over defensive lines in a single bound.

Key matchups include T.J. Ward vs. Greg Olsen; Derek Wolfe vs. Trai Turner; Demaryius Thomas vs. Robert McClain; Owen Daniels vs. Luke Kuechly; Kayvon Webster vs. Ted Ginn Jr. and, of course, Mr. Manning vs. Mr. Newton.

One this’s for sure: After the final gun sounds, one of these two men will be getting a lot more TV time with commercial endorsements.

So, the big question is: Who will win?

Game time is at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, on CBS, which broadcast the first Super Bowl in 1967 along with NBC. CBS will also air “Super Bowl’s Greatest Halftime Shows” at 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, and “Super Bowl’s Greatest Commercials” at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6.

FAST FACTS

The first Super Bowl, played between the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs on Jan. 15, 1967, at Memorial Stadium in Los Angeles, wasn’t even called the Super Bowl. Rather, it was promoted as the “Supergame” or the World Championship Game between the National Football League and the fledg-ling American Football League. It wasn’t even a sure bet that the champi-onship game would con-tinue, as the stands were only about half full as the Packers defeated the Chiefs 35-10. The future of the annual champion-ship game was secured when the New York Jets shocked the favored Baltimore Colts 16-7 in the 1969 game at the Orange Bowl in Miami. It wasn’t billed the Super Bowl until the fourth game in 1970, as the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Minnesota Vikings 23-7 in New Orleans.

The pundits at SI rated the last 49 Super Bowls from best to worst. The best: Super Bowl 42, Giants 17, Patriots 14. The worst: Super Bowl 35, Ravens 34, Giants 7.

Even non-football fans like to tune into the Super Bowl for the half-time show, the cut-ting-edge commercials, the food and the sheer game day spectacle. This year’s half-time entertain-ment will be provided by Coldplay, Beyoncé and Bruno Mars.

Super fans like Megan Burris, left, a Denver Broncos supporter, and Vicki Hibbs, right, a Carolina Panthers devotee, will watch as their teams battle it out Sunday, Feb. 7, during the 50th Super Bowl. (Dylan Ray photo)

BY MEGAN SOULT

NEWS-TIMESWhat is the best way to raise money

for charity? One organization thinks the answer is chocolate.

The annual Carolina Chocolate Festival will be held on 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, at the Crystal Coast Civic Center.

Tickets for the festival are $8 for adults and $2 for children between the ages of 5 and 12. Children under 5 are admitted for free. On Sunday, Feb. 7, all active duty military personnel with a military ID will be admitted to the festival for free.

The festival will feature chocolatiers from North Carolina and as far away as Tennessee and Virginia. The festival is for lovers of chocolate and will fea-ture chocolate cakes, tortes, bars, truffles, fudge, popcorn and ice cream – even chocolate wine and sugar free chocolate.

But the event offers more than just a sampling of everything chocolate, includ-ing a chance to immerse in chocolate with the hourly pudding eating contest.

The Chocolate Festival events start Friday with the Pro/Am Chocolate Fantasy Challenge, a cooking contest. This year chocolate lovers will be treated to cakes or cheesecakes prepared by the areas best bakers. The winner will be announced Saturday during the festival.

Events continue Saturday, Feb. 6, with the Cocoa 5K/Fun Run. The race starts and finishes and the Crystal Coast Civic Center. Preregistration is from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, or 7 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6. The race starts at 8 a.m. Saturday. The cost is $25 per person or $45 for a family of four. The cost includes one T-shirt per entry. Those interested in participating in the race can register online. Awards will be presented and post-race snacks will be included.

This year festival proceeds will go to the following charities:

Chocolate Festival to raise funds for local charities

• Carteret County Domestic Violence Program: The program helps support families by helping women, men and their children rebuild their lives. Funds from the Carolina Chocolate Festival are used for general operating expenses, which include upkeep of the shelter facil-ity, repairs, electric, water, phones, sup-plies and other expenses that are not covered by grant funds.• Beaufort Sister Cities: Beaufort is a member of Sister Cities International and has two dozen “sister cities” of the same name around the world through the International Association of Beauforts. Fundraisers in collaboration with other community organizations support their cultural exchanges, which include a French chef exchange and culinary pro-gram internship with Carteret Community College. Earnings from the cooking chal-

lenge will be committed to the ongoing support of Good Samaritan School in Beaufort, Haiti.• White Oak Church Student Ministries’ Revive: Revive student ministry is for teenagers.• Second Blessings Community Outreach: This organization is a min-istry and thrift store. A scholarship program has been established through Outreach Ministry helping children with opportunities they may not have had otherwise.• Carteret County 4-H: The goal of 4-H is to assist children and adults. It’s a human developmental program of the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service.

For more information on the Carolina Chocolate Festival or to register for any of the festival events, visit www.carolina-chocolatefestival.com.

Chocolate-dipped strawberries accent a chocolate-covered cake during a previous Carolina Chocolate Festival cake baking competition sampling and judging. This year the competition continues on Friday, Feb. 5, at the Crystal Coast Civic Center. (Dylan Ray photo)

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Arts and Education‘YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN’ 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 5-6 and Feb. 12-13, and 2 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 7 and 14, at Carteret Community Theatre. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children through high school and can be purchased at the door one hour prior to the show. For more information, call 252-4997-8919.

TILLER SCHOOL OPEN ENROLLMENT continues until Friday, Feb. 5. The student lottery will be held at noon Monday, Feb. 8, at the school. For more information, call the school office at 252-728-1995 or visit www.tillerschool.org.

PRO/AM CHOCOLATE FANTASY CHALLENGE Friday, Feb. 5, at the Crystal Coast Civic Center. This baking competition is a part of the Carolina Chocolate Festival. The competition is open to professional and amateur bakers. The categories this year are cakes and cheesecakes. Winner will be announced Saturday during the festival. All participants must be entered by Monday, Feb. 1. For more information and to register, visit www.carolinachocolatefestival.com.

GLOUCESTER MARDI GRAS 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Gloucester Community Club, 476 Pigott Road. The festival will feature the largest gathering of Cajun/Zydeco bands in the Carolinas, as well as bluegrass, old time and roots rock. There will also be gumbo and fried turkey. For more information, call 252-729-8021 or visit www.unknowntongues.com.

CAROLINA CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 6-7, at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City. Chocolate lovers indulge with activities from tastings, demonstrations and a baking competition, to golfing and relaxing at the spa. Some proceeds from all the products sold during the Carolina Chocolate Festival benefit local charities. For more information and ticket prices, visit www.carolinachocolatefestival.com.

COCOA 5K/FUN RUN 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Crystal Coast Civic Center. Check in for the race is at 7 a.m. The cost is $25 per person or $45 for a family of four. This includes one free T-shirt per entry. Register online at www.carolinachocolatefestival.com.

OPERATION UPLIFT BEAUTY PAGEANT REGISTRATION 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at St. Stephens Congregational Church Parrish

Hall in Beaufort. There will be three categories in this year’s pageant: Little Princess/Little Prince, ages 2-4; Little Miss Operation Uplift/ Little Master of Operation Uplift, ages 5-7; and Miss Operation Uplift/Master Operation Uplift, ages 8-11. For more information call Margaret Powell at 252-838-1263 or 252-723-9256; the Rev. Violet Bailey at 252-728-4840; or Melisa Chambers at 252-515-4011.

WESTERN CARTERET SOFTBALL LEAGUE SPRING REGISTRATION 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays until Feb. 6 at the Western Park Community Building, 275 Old Highway 58 in Cedar Point. This is for girls between the ages of 4 and 18. For more information, visit Western Carteret Softball League’s Facebook page.

VALENTINE MEMBERSHIP PARTY 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, on the grounds of the Beaufort Historic Site. Enjoy food and drinks throughout the buildings and grounds of the Beaufort Historic Site. This party is for current and prospective members to see how membership dollars are put to use in the many buildings. Admission is free. For more information, call 252-728-5225 or visit www.beauforthistoricsite.org.

FACT-FINDING TOUR USING WATERCOLOR 1-3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at Carolina Artist Gallery in Morehead City. The fee is $150. The class is for intermediate and advanced students and will be taught by Ed Macomber. The class will begin with a fact-finding tour where participants will learn about watercolor. For more information, call 252-726-7550 or visit www.carolinaartistgallery.com/classes.

SUCCULENT SEAFOOD 2-4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at Island Grille in Atlantic Beach. Local chefs demonstrate how to prepare fresh, local seafood. Sessions include a taste test. The program is for ages 12 and older and is $15. Other demonstrations, also Mondays, will be at these locations: Feb. 22, Amos Mosquito’s in Atlantic Beach; and March 7, White Oak Bistro in Swansboro. For more information, visit ncaquariums.com or call 252-247-4003.

U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY, SWANSBORO FLOTILLA 20-10 BOATING SKILLS AND SEAMANSHIP CLASS 7-9 p.m. starting Monday, Feb. 8. The six-week class meets every Monday and Thursday. This class covers equipping a boat, trailing, lines and knots, weather, radios, local knowledge and more. To register for a class, contact Steve Mathusek at smathusek@ec.rr.com or call 610-331-6764.

FOXTROT AT EMERALD ISLE RECREATION CENTER 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 9 and 23, at the Emerald Isle Recreation Center. John and Penny DeFino will teach the class. For more information, call 252-772-3282, email donaldjwells@gmail.com or

visit ballroommadeeasy.com.

DILLARD’S AT CARTERET HEALTH CARE noon-7:30 -p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, and 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11. Shop the latest styles and brands from favorite designers. Proceeds to benefit patient care at Carteret Health Care. The event is sponsored by the Gift Gallery. A payroll deduct is available for eligible employees and credit cards and cash are accepted. For more information, call 252-726-9132.

STILL-LIFE OIL PAINTING CLASS 10 a.m. to noon until Thursday, Feb. 11, at 905 Ocean Drive. The class is $80 and is taught by Irene Bailey.

ART REGISTRATION FOR ART FROM THE HEART 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 12-13, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14. The show will be open from 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, through 5 p.m. Saturday, March 5, in the Morehead Plaza between Arendell and Bridges streets. All artists must be over the age of 18 and may enter one or two pieces of art in the show. All art entered in the show must be for sale. Entry fees are $10 for each piece entered. For more information, contact the Arts Council of Carteret County at P.O. Box 2294, Morehead City, N.C. 28557, or call 252-726-9156 and leave a message for a council representative.

BEAR ISLAND ECO HIKE 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 29, at Hammocks Beach State Park. Participants will enjoy a boat ride over to Bear Island and learn about the history, wildlife and various habitats that can be found there. Seating is limited. To register, call 910-326-4881.

GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at Hammocks Beach State Park. Be a citizen scientist for the day. Come out to the park to participate in this international event to count as many birds as possible … This is a great way to get a snapshot of the various bird species in the area. The park has limited amount of binoculars to use; bring your own if you have them. Contact the park office with any questions: 910-326-4881.

BRIGADE ANIMAL HOSPITAL PRESENTS HAVE A HEART FOR WILDLIFE GALA 4-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at Equine Country in Jacksonville. Tickets are $60 or $100 for couples. There will be dinner and drinks, a silent auction, animal adoptions and entertainment.

BLUE MOON JAZZ CONCERT 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Swansboro Town Hall. Tickets are $10 for Seaside Art Council members and $15 for non-members. The tickets include complementary appetizers and discount coupons to several

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VALENTINE’S MURDER MYSTERY DINNER 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at the N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Celebrate this Valentine’s Day by becoming sleuths at the aquarium in a special murder mystery dinner. Those interested must be age 18 or older to partake of this after-hours event. Activities work best when done in pairs, and tickets are sold in twos, so bring a spouse, a sweetheart or a friend to share the fun. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Dinner begins at 7 p.m. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Visit www.ncaquariums.com for pricing and details.

COASTAL CRAFTS 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, at Hammocks Beach State Park. The theme for this month’s craft is sea and candles. For more information or to register, call 910-326-4881.

OPERATION OBSTACLE 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, at the Crystal Coast Civic Center. This event is for middle school teens. There will be concession sales, games and music. For more information, call 252-808-3301 or visit ccpr.recdesk.com.

EMPTY BOWLS FUNDRAISER 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City. Tickets for the Empty Bowls of Hope Mission fundraiser at the Crystal Coast Civic Center can be purchased at Hope Mission or by calling 252-240-2359. The tickets are $20 and include a handmade pottery creation and two soups.

SCRATCH BOARD WORKSHOP 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, at Carolina Artist Gallery in Morehead City. The fee is $40 and includes all materials. The class is for all levels of experience and will be taught by Romaine Riddle. During this class, participants will learn the history of the scratchboard medium as well as different techniques for shading and adding color. For more information, call 252-726-7550 or visit www.carolinaartistgallery.com/classes.

‘INEQUALITY FOR ALL’ 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, at the Unitarian Coastal Fellowship in Morehead City. The free showing of the documentary offers a keen analysis of the widening gap between the rich and the not-rich. Follow Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor, as he raises awareness of one of the country’s most powerful economic problems. The movie won a Special Jury Award at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. Run time is 85 minutes.

DRIVER SAFTEY COURSE 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Leon Mann Jr. Enrichment Center in Morehead City. The cost is $15 for AARP member or $20 for nonmembers. To register, contact Don Helsabeck at 252-247-2390.

CARTERET COMMUNITY COLLEGE’S INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES Fridays, Feb. 19, March 18 and April 29, in the Joslyn Hall auditorium at Carteret Community College. These films will be shown twice each night. One showing will be a 6 p.m. matinee. The other showing is at 8 p.m. with a dinner and a movie option. Tickets for all four dinners and movies are $140 per person. Tickets for the individual “Dinner & a Movie” evenings are $40 per person. Dinner reservations are required in advance. A vegetarian option is available upon request. The Feb. 19 film is “The Two Horses of Genghis Kahn.” The March 18 film is “The Road North,” and the April 29 film is “Closed Curtain.” More information on the film series matinee and “Dinner & a Movie,” including links to film previews, may be found at www.carteret.edu/foundation under “Events.” For sponsorship opportunities, contact Dr. David Nateman at 252-222-6262 or natemand@carteret.edu.

U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY, SWANSBORO FLOTILLA 20-10 ABOUT BOATING SAFELY CLASS 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. This is an introduction to boating and how to be safe on the water. Federal and state requirements are covered in both classes, and a boater safety certificate is awarded at the successful completion of each class, something anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1988, must have to operate a vessel of more than 10 horsepower on North Carolina waters. To find more classes, more information on a class or to schedule a courtesy vessel exam, go to Swansboroaux.com. To register for a class, contact Steve Mathusek at smathusek@ec.rr.com or call 610-331-6764.

INTRODUCTION TO WOODEN BOAT-BUILDING COURSE 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 20-21, at the N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort. In this two-day, hands-on course, students will explore the art of boat building from start to finish. They begin with the design and lofting of boats and move on to the setup, steam bending and different methods of creating the backbone of small boats. In addition, they will learn how to make planking systems, both carvel and lap strake, and all the appropriate fastening systems. By the end of the course, students will have the knowledge and skill to choose a design and style of boat to build on their own and the confidence to take on the job. The course fee is $135. The minimum age is 16 years old. All courses are limited in size. Advance registration is required. For more information, call 252-728-7317. Additional dates, all Saturday and Sunday, include March 19-20, April 16-17, May 21-22, June 25-26, July 23-24, Aug. 27-28, Sept. 10-11, Nov. 19-20 and Dec. 10-11.

EMERALD ISLE GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL FUNDRAISER CARD PARTY 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Center. Tickets are $15. During the afternoon, raffle tickets will be sold for a 50/50 raffle and basket raffle. Door prizes will also be awarded. Light party food, desserts and drinks will be provided along with cards and scorecards. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Theresa Connelly-Kavanagh at 252-764-0420, or 252-764-0420; Ann Crane at 252-764-2439 or 252-764-2439; or Carol Wilkins at 703-244-9271 or 703-244-9271.

Proceeds from the party support the club’s community service and beautification projects.

CAPE LOOKOUT FLY FISHERS CASTING CLINIC 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday Feb. 27, at the Morehead City Parks and Recreation Center. The demonstrations will be on the field behind the recreation center. During the clinic, come and learn from some fly casting instructors, learn some new techniques or learn to fly a cast rod for the first time. Fell free to bring a fly rod. For more information, contact Ken Eiler at 336-209-1614 or dogtired@ec.rr.com.

DADDY/DAUGHTER DANCE 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at the old Beaufort Elementary School cafeteria, 801 Mulberry St., Beaufort. Register online at ccpr.recdesk.com or call 252-808-3301.

SINGING BOWLS CONCERT Saturday, Feb. 27, at Craving Art Studio in Beaufort. The class will be taught by Bright Walker, and registration is now open. For more information, contact Craving Art Studio at www.cravingartstudio.com or 252-728-0243.

GYOTAKU FISH PRINTS 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 29, at Hammocks Beach State Park. Come out to the park to learn about this ancient practice of fish printing. You will be able to take home your own work of art from real fish. Register at: 910-326-4881.

ART OF SMOOTHIES CLASS/DEMO 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, at the Carteret Community College Bryant Building conference room on the first floor. The class is $15 per person. During this class, participants will have fun learning ways to feel better and improve their health while discovering the benefits of smoothies versus juicing. For more information, visit www.YogaWellnessNC.com or contact the instructor, Theresa Morton, at 252-646-3923.

FAIRY DAY Saturday, March 5, at the N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Put on some wings, a dash of glitter and let imagination fly in the aquarium’s annual Fairy Day. Build fairy and gnome houses on the nature trail, search for mermaid and fairy doors around the aquarium and make a magic wand. Add to the fun and come dressed as a fairy, gnome, sea serpent or other mythical character – costumes are encouraged but not required. This event is free with admission or membership. For more information, call 252-247-4003 or visit www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores.

ARTS COUNCIL OF CARTERET COUNTY ART FROM THE HEART SHOW 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, through 5 p.m. Saturday, March 5, in the Morehead Plaza between Arendell and Bridges streets. The show is open to artists over 18 years old. Entries featured will include oils, acrylics, pastels, water media, drawings, mixed media, photography, computer-generated art, fiber arts, jewelry, sculpture, pottery, all types of 3-D art, wood, metal and glass. For more information, contact the Arts Council of Carteret County at P.O. Box 2294, Morehead City, N.C. 28557, or call 252-726-9156 and leave a message for a council representative.

AREA SPORTS CALENDARThursday, Feb. 4

High School Basketball Jayvee Boys: East Carteret at Jones Senior ..................................4:30 p.m. Varsity Girls: East Carteret at Jones Senior ........................................6 p.m. Varsity Boys: East Carteret at Jones Senior .................................. 7:30 p.m.High School Wrestling 1A State Duals: Second Round (if advance): East Carteret at TBA 6 p.m. 2A State Duals: Second Round (if advance): Croatan at TBA .........6 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 5High School Basketball Jayvee Boys: Croatan at Southwest Onslow .................................4:30 p.m. Varsity Girls: Croatan at Southwest Onslow .......................................6 p.m. Varsity Boys: Croatan at Southwest Onslow ................................. 7:30 p.m. Jayvee Girls: West Carteret at Jacksonville ........................................4 p.m. Jayvee Boys: West Carteret at Jacksonville ..................................5:30 p.m. Varsity Girls: West Carteret at Jacksonville ........................................7 p.m. Varsity Boys: West Carteret at Jacksonville ..................................8:30 p.m. Jayvee Boys: East Carteret at Bear Grass .....................................4:30 p.m. Varsity Girls: East Carteret at Bear Grass ...........................................6 p.m. Varsity Boys: East Carteret at Bear Grass ..................................... 7:30 p.m.High School Swimming 1A/2A East Regional: Croatan, East Carteret in Cary ......................4 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 6High School Swimming 3A East Regional: West Carteret in Cary ............................................4 p.m.High School Wrestling 1A State Duals: State Final (if advance): East Carteret at TBA ......6 p.m. 2A State Duals: State Final (if advance): Croatan at TBA ................6 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 9High School Basketball Jayvee Girls: East Duplin at Croatan ....................................................4 p.m. Jayvee Boys: East Duplin at Croatan .............................................5:30 p.m. Varsity Girls: East Duplin at Croatan ....................................................7 p.m. Varsity Boys: East Duplin at Croatan .............................................8:30 p.m. Jayvee Girls: West Carteret at West Craven .......................................4 p.m. Jayvee Boys: West Carteret at West Craven .................................5:30 p.m. Varsity Girls: West Carteret at West Craven .......................................7 p.m. Varsity Boys: West Carteret at West Craven .................................8:30 p.m. Jayvee Boys: Jones Senior at East Carteret ..................................4:30 p.m. Varsity Girls: Jones Senior at East Carteret ........................................6 p.m. Varsity Boys: Jones Senior at East Carteret .................................. 7:30 p.m.

NIGHTLIFE CALENDARAtlantic Beach

AMOS MOSQUITO’S: Karaoke 5-9 p.m. Thursdays.

Beaufort CRU WINE BAR: Emily

Musolino 8-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 5-6. RIBEYES: Morris Willis 6 p.m. Tuesdays.

AQUA RESTAURANT: WineOrama 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9. This event will feature Laure Levesque of Queen Wine. The event is $10.

CLAWSON’S 1905 RESTAURANT & PUB: Free N.C. Beer Tasting with Unknown of Charlotte 5-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5. Bobby Webb will perform from 6-9 p.m.; and Down East FolkArts featuring

Jeep Rosenburg 7:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6.

Cedar PointHARRIKA’S BREW HAUS: Tastings 6-9 p.m. each Thursday; Music and $3 Drafts 7-10 p.m. Fridays, includes open microphone, live karaoke and duets or solo acts with $3 draft beer; Biergarten 7-10 p.m. Saturdays featuring live entertainment for visitors to enjoy while sipping beer. Drink specials are also avail-able.

Emerald IsleTHE IRISH PIRATE: Kilt Night with Born Again Heathens 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5; Quilted Sky Band 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6; Super Bowl Pot Luck Party noon Sunday, Feb. 7.

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North Carolina author Erika Hoffman joins Carteret Writers on Tuesday, Feb. 9, to share how she finds markets for her writing.

The meeting starts with lunch and networking at 11:15 a.m.

followed by the free presenta-tion at noon at Golden Corral in Morehead City. Anyone interest-ed in writing is welcome and no reservations are necessary.

Any experienced writer can say

that writing is one thing, but find-ing publishers and editors willing to pay for and publish their work is a time consuming and some-times frustrating task.

Since she began writing in

Erika Hoffman to present at Carteret Writers meeting2007, Ms. Hoffman has published 185 different pieces in paying markets. She mostly pens inspi-rational nonfiction personal nar-ratives that appear in anthologies such as Chicken Soup for the Soul or in regional magazines like Sasee of Myrtle Beach. Her writ-ing advice articles have appeared in The Writer as well as the online Funds for Writers Newsletter.

Not willing to limit herself to nonfiction, Ms. Hoffman used the pen name Riki Vogel to write Secrets, Lies and Grace, a novel released by Comfort Publishing in 2010. Her current goal is to branch out into mystery writing, with one manuscript completed and “ripen-ing” in her computer.

Founded in 1983, Carteret Writers is a nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating camara-derie among writers and promot-ing the art of writing. Besides monthly meetings held on the second Tuesday of the month, smaller critique groups are avail-

Photographers Scott Taylor and Mike Basher will team up for this month for an art exhibit in Beaufort.

Beaufort Art Market on Middle Lane will host their photography in the exhibit, “Black, White and Color.” The opening reception is from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5.

During the exhibit, Mr. Taylor and Mr. Basher will present pho-tographs from their portfolios.

According to his website, Mr. Taylor graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill and began his pho-tographic career at the Chapel Hill Newspaper. He then moved into university and public rela-tions photography at the Duke University Marine Laboratory culminating his Duke career as the assistant director for commu-nications for Nicholas School of the Environment.

After leaving Duke, Mr. Taylor opened a photography gallery and studio in Beaufort. His work can be seen in regional and national magazines, books and publications. His fine art photographs have been exhibited widely and are held in several private collections.

Mr. Taylor currently holds the position of the head of photo-graphic technologies program at

Art exhibit to feature combined work of two photographers

Carteret Community College. To see more of Mr. Taylor’s

work, visit his website www.scotttaylorphoto.com.

Mr. Basher has spent the last 15 years traveling the globe photographing for campaigns like Under Armor, Reebok and North Face, working with celeb-rities and athletes alike.

According to his website, his inspiration for his anti-commer-cial photography comes from the solitude of the outdoors.

He works exclusively with large format black and white film, and each image is care-fully crafted – seen through the process of making a pre-cise exposer, hand developing

the negative, final printing and display. This craft brings him closer to his work. He cur-rently lives in Beaufort.

For more information or to see more of Mr. Basher’s work, visit www.bashergallery.com.

Beaufort Art Market pro-vides a unique art setting to nurture the skills of artists at

any level. They offer assis-tance linking students with art-ists and artists with art lovers, while enriching the quality and vibrancy of the coastal com-munity. The studio is at 129 Middle Lane.

For more information on Beaufort Art Market, visit www.beaufortartmarket.com.

Scott Taylor will have his photographs, much like this one, featured at the “Black, White and Color” exhibit at Beaufort Art Market this month. (Scott Taylor photo)

Mike Basher will team up with Scott Taylor to show his photographs for the “Black, White and Color” exhibit in Beaufort. (Mike Basher photo)

ERIKA HOFFMAN

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Carteret Writers or their annual contest, which now open to sub-missions, see carteretwriters.org/luncheon or call Richard Knowles at 252-728-7563.

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Nicholas Sparks is known for featuring quaint towns dotting North Carolina’s coast as set-tings for his bestselling novels, and Beaufort is no exception.

The Choice, Mr. Sparks’ sec-ond novel set in Beaufort, is about two neighbors who fall in love the moment they meet and the harrowing journey they must face to be together.

The movie will be released in theaters on Friday, Feb. 5, and one Beaufort business is offer-ing Mr. Sparks’ fans a chance to experience the town like his characters with its “A Ride to Remember” tour.

Hungry Town Tours will take visitors to several of the loca-tions in Beaufort as described in the bestselling novels The Choice and A Walk to Remember.

While pedaling on retro-cruis-er bicycles through the historic streets of downtown Beaufort and along the waterfront, the tour is a memorable way to learn about the town featured in the two novels and the motion pic-tures.

“We wanted to create a unique experience featuring the locations in Beaufort that were inspired by Nicholas Sparks and referenced in his books and the movies,”

‘Ride to Remember’ shows town as it is seen in popular romance novels

said Betsy Cartier, co-owner of Hungry Town Tours.

“We’re excited about the adap-tion of ‘The Choice’ coming to the big screen,” she continued. “The novel is all about Beaufort, Front Street, the waterfront and the historic district. We can’t

wait to see how Beaufort is por-trayed in the movie. I always tell people that Nicholas Sparks nails it in his novel, The Choice when describing Beaufort,” she said.

Ms. Cartier is quick to point out that “A Ride to Remember”

is not a movie set tour. “We try to bring the novel to

life by letting them get the feel for the locations described in the book,” she said. “We wanted to create a bicycle tour that would let people see for themselves the beauty he so eloquently describes in his novels.”

The Choice will mark the 11th novel to be adapted for the screen, including the recently released films “The Best of Me” and “The Longest Ride.” Other novels adapted to the big screen include The Notebook, Message in a Bottle, Dear John and The Lucky One. Lionsgate acquired the American and United Kingdom rights to the film adap-tation of “The Choice.”

Tours for “A Ride to Remember” are at 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

The tour is for those ages 15 years old and older. Each tour, which will last about an hour and 15 minutes, is limited to eight participants. The cost is $20 each and includes a local guide, bottle of water, taxes and bike rental.

Tour participants also have the option to purchase a soft-cover copy of The Choice or A Walk Remember signed by Mr. Sparks for $50, with 100 percent of the proceeds for the books going directly to the Nicholas Sparks Foundation, a nonprofit educational organization.

The Nicholas Sparks Foundation is a nonprofit educa-tional organization that increases access to innovative global learn-ing for young people around the country.

To learn more about Hungry Town Tours, call 252-648-1011 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily to make advance reservations, visit hungrytowntours.com or 400 Front St. in Beaufort.

The Nicholas Sparks Foundation is a nonprofit com-mitted to inspiring and trans-forming students’ lives through education, curriculum develop-ment, and life changing inter-national experiences, so they are prepared to embrace a life of being active learners and engaged global citizens.

For information on the Nicholas Sparks Foundation, visit www.nsparksfoundation.org.

The gazebo at Grayden Paul Park on Front Street in Beaufort is one of the popular locations that visitors will see during Hungry Town Tour’s “A Ride to Remember” bike tour. The tour shows locations found in many of Nicholas Sparks’ books and movies like “The Choice,” which hits theaters Friday, Feb. 5. (Betsy Cartier photo)

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Tryon Palace, in New Bern, will offer free admission to the Governor’s Palace, historic homes and gardens during Free Day, which is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6.

This annual event will include free tours of the first floors of the Governor’s Palace, Stanly House and Dixon House, as well as a multicultural fair in the N.C. History Center, crafts and living history demonstrations. Tryon Palace’s gardens will also be free and open to the public.

Inside the historic Tryon Palace Commission House, children will use crafts to learn about and celebrate the cultures of New Bern’s Native American, English, French and German founders.

These free crafts include German paper crafts, making a coat of arms and creating wam-pum bracelets. Staff and vol-unteers from the Tryon Palace costume shop will lead dem-onstrations about making wigs, hairpieces and caps, as well.

Living history programs across the site will include cook-ing in the Kitchen Office, black-smithing and a medical demon-stration tent on the Daves House lawn showcasing the evolution of medicine and surgery.

A multicultural fair will be

Tryon Palace to celebrate cultural diversity on free day

held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. inside the N.C. History Center. Various and diverse cultures cur-rently found in New Bern will be represented through a showcase of traditions and characteristics of each individual culture.

The Duffy Exhibition Gallery will also be open with a free exhibit entitled “Pins and

Needles: A Twin Rivers Quilters Exhibition.”

Admission will be charged to enter the Pepsi Family Center and Regional History Museum galleries at a discounted rate of 10 percent off for adults and children (grades 1-12). As always, children in kindergarten and younger will be admitted at

no cost.Tryon Palace Free Day is spon-

sored by the Bate Foundation.

For more information, call 252-639-3500 or visit www.try-onpalace.org.

Cultural diversity will be discussed during Tryon Palace’s Free Day. This event, which is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, will include free tours of the first floors of the Governor’s Palace, the Stanly and Dixon houses, as well a multicultural fair in the N.C. History Center, crafts and living history demonstrations. (Contributed photo)

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