Neuse River Day brings fossils and ski show to Union Point Park
The Neuse River Foundation hosts its second annual Neuse River Day at Union Point Park featuring a Fossil Museum display gifted by John Timmerman and a White Lake water ski show at 11 am. The event includes scientists from NC State ECU and UNC, a Ducky Cup Regatta, solar energy demos, and activities for children while seeking river upgrades from state officials. The Ski Heels return for demonstrations alongside Coast Guard displays and local vendors amid hopeful sunshine and a high near 81.
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Neuse
Linthia Harmatuki
Pete Harmatuk
Bridgeton
John Timmerman
Wilmington
Aurora Fossil Museum
Union Point Park
White Lake
Neuse River Foundation
Mary Ann Harrison
Foundation
New Bern
Harrison
Naval Rotc
Coast Guard
Hatteras
Fossil Museum
Community Event Schedule Highlights at Sheraton and Duffy Park
A detailed lineup lists opening at 10 a m with Jump Rope Teams and a series of stage performances including From White Lake Pup Team Puppet Show Boot Scooters and Margaret Fletcher Dancers. Dock events feature the Ducky Cup Regatta and Beaufort Oars Rowing demos. Additional acts include Sunnyside Review and Rhythm Cize with a 11 45 Speakers Forum, storytelling and arts exhibits. Call 637 7972 or 636 1445 for details.
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White Lake
Margaret Fletcher
Beaufort
the Chosen
Same Time Next Year opens Oriental theater season
Oriental Tea Time Theatricals present Bernard Slade comedy Same Time Next Year at 8 p.m. Saturday at Pamlico County Civic and Cultural Center Oriental. The play spans six scenes from 1951 showing George and Doris evolving through manners and attitudes, with critics noting wit and nostalgia. Tickets $8 at door or 638-5113.
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Oriental
Tea Time Theatricals
Bernard Slade
Pamlico County
Broad Street
Slade
George
R. Kirk McMath
Doris
Greta Grove Boshamer
New York Times
Carolyn Lyle Evans
Walnut Creek Amphitheater gears up for summer concerts
Raleighs Walnut Creek Amphitheater opens its season with 27 concerts through early August. Bonnie Raitt headlines after a recent trial run, with acts like Little Feat, .38 Special, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Tim McGraw, and the Doobie Brothers. Ticket prices vary, from 15.75 to 34.75, with some shows cheaper during the Winn-Dixie Ribfest May 25-29.
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Raleigh
Walnut Creek
Jimmy Buffett
Bonnie Raitt
Little Feat
Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
Tim McGraw
Little Texas
Bruce Frye
Hank Williams Jr
Anita Baker
Melissa
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Sarah Brightman
Yanni
Allman Brothers Band
Doobie Brothers
Bluegrass Band Buicks of Bluegrass Planned New Bern Show
Banjo player Michael Talton leads the Buicks of Bluegrass in New Bern at the Trent River Coffee Co for the Down East Folk Arts Society. The group will perform at 8 p.m. Friday as part of two days of folk music events including the Crystal Coast Dulcimer Festival in Morehead City. They play bluegrass songs with a vintage twist such as Lady of Spain Waiting for the Sunrise and Limehouse Blues while members Talton Tyndall Sykes Garvey bring a mix of traditional and 30s pop influenced tunes.
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Michael Talton
North Carolina
Trent River Coffee Co
Craven St
New Bern
Down East Folk Arts Society
Carteret Community College
Morehead City
Bill Monroe
del McCoury
Talton
Kenny Tyndall
Kinston
Barbershoppers plan first show at Marine base
The Southern Gentlemen barbershop chorus announce their first show at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Station Theater on Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station. They invite quartets from Wilmington, Rocky Mount, Edenton, Kinston, the Triangle and Raleigh groups Insignia and Showbiz. Tickets are 8 in advance, 10 at door, with senior and military discounts.
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Cherry Point
New Bern
Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station
Wilmington
Rocky Mount
Edenton
Kinston
the Triangle
Insignia
Raleigh
Sweet Adelines
Society For the Preservation and Encouragement of
America
Russ Erwin
Bank of the Arts
Havelock
O Banion and Mardi Gras Join Emerald Isle Beach Music Fest
Sammy O Banion and Mardi Gras are added to the Emerald Isle Beach Music Festival schedule closing the show at 4 45 p m. They join Jackie Gore Family and Friends Embers Clarence Carter and Chairmen of the Board with Miss Hawaiian Tropic finals at 11 30 a m. The event occurs at Holiday Trav L Park near Bogue Sound bridge with advance tickets 23 and 28 at the gate. Local outlets and contact number provided.
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Emerald Isle
Sammy O’ Banion
Jackie Gore
Embers
Clarence Carter
Holiday Trav L-Park
Bogue Sound Bridge
Buy For
Celia Ford
New Ber
Dick Parker
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Beaufort Cars
Joanne Burkholder
N.C. State University
David Phelps
East Carolina
Frank Schwartz
University of North Carolina
Craven Arts Council
Jesse Avery
Sun Journal
Sheraton
Duffy Park
Dottie Hollatschek
The
Down East Dance
Orringer Auditorium
Craven Community College
Barry Bauguess
Kordax Brass Quintet
Craven Historical
Jane Atkinson
West Side Story
Paige Whitley-Bauguess
St. Marys
An East Folk Arts
Buicks
Banjors
Tan Od Te Oe
Marine Base
O’banion
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