Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Flight, A Musical Tale of How the Wright Boys Gave Us Wings

Orringer Auditorium 800 College Ct, New Bern, NC, United States

July 21, 22, 28, 29 • 7:30pm July 23 & 30 • 2pm What inspired the Wright brothers to invent powered flight? Egged on by their feminist sister, their preacher father, a civil engineer and a black poet who would become Ohio’s poet laureate, driven by a determination softened by self-deprecating humor, they did what […]

Flight, A Musical Tale of How the Wright Boys Gave Us Wings

Orringer Auditorium 800 College Ct, New Bern, NC, United States

July 21, 22, 28, 29 • 7:30pm July 23 & 30 • 2pm What inspired the Wright brothers to invent powered flight? Egged on by their feminist sister, their preacher father, a civil engineer and a black poet who would become Ohio’s poet laureate, driven by a determination softened by self-deprecating humor, they did what […]

Craven Community Chorus Spring Concert

Orringer Auditorium 800 College Ct, New Bern, NC, United States

May 4 • 7pm May 6 & 7 • 3pm The Craven Community Chorus presents their spring program “A Celebration of Hope and Imagination”, featuring Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and a second half filled with memorable music from Disney’s classic films. All concerts, under the direction of Mr. Philip Evancho and accompanied by the Trent River […]

Craven Community Chorus Spring Concert

Orringer Auditorium 800 College Ct, New Bern, NC, United States

May 4 • 7pm May 6 & 7 • 3pm The Craven Community Chorus presents their spring program “A Celebration of Hope and Imagination”, featuring Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and a second half filled with memorable music from Disney’s classic films. All concerts, under the direction of Mr. Philip Evancho and accompanied by the Trent River […]

Craven Community Chorus Spring Concert

Orringer Auditorium 800 College Ct, New Bern, NC, United States

May 4 • 7pm May 6 & 7 • 3pm The Craven Community Chorus presents their spring program “A Celebration of Hope and Imagination”, featuring Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and a second half filled with memorable music from Disney’s classic films. All concerts, under the direction of Mr. Philip Evancho and accompanied by the Trent River […]

Historical Society Hits 100 Years – Pepsi 130 Years

Orringer Auditorium 800 College Ct, New Bern, NC, United States

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the New Bern Historical Society together with 130 years of Pepsi – that’s a winning combination! We’re going to catch the Pepsi spirit with a look back at Pepsi-Cola’s history from its “Born in the Carolinas” roots right here in New Bern in 1893. Join us on Wednesday, May 3 […]

Judy Carmichael

Orringer Auditorium 800 College Ct, New Bern, NC, United States

Grammy nominated pianist/vocalist, Judy Carmichael is one of the world’s leading interpreters of stride and swing piano. Count Basie nicknamed her “Stride,” acknowledging the command with which she plays this technically and physically demanding jazz piano style.   

NC Baroque Orchestra

Orringer Auditorium 800 College Ct, New Bern, NC, United States

Join the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra as they explore musical cross-pollination and outsider composers. Some of these composers spent time away from their birth countries, learning from, imitating, and being inspired by composers in the lands they visited, and some of the works come from composers who were “outsiders” by dint of race or gender. […]

Event Series Auditions for New Musical FLIGHT

Auditions for New Musical FLIGHT

Orringer Auditorium 800 College Ct, New Bern, NC, United States

April 14 • 6-8:30pm April 15 • 10am-12:30pm Be a part of the team for the new musical by Bill Hand and Simon Spalding. FLIGHT is based on the Wright Brothers’ quest to achieve controlled powered manned flight.  The show covers events in the lives of Orville and Wilbur Wright, beginning in their bicycle shop […]

Event Series Auditions for New Musical FLIGHT

Auditions for New Musical FLIGHT

Orringer Auditorium 800 College Ct, New Bern, NC, United States

April 14 • 6-8:30pm April 15 • 10am-12:30pm Be a part of the team for the new musical by Bill Hand and Simon Spalding. FLIGHT is based on the Wright Brothers’ quest to achieve controlled powered manned flight.  The show covers events in the lives of Orville and Wilbur Wright, beginning in their bicycle shop […]

LLC International Film: Indian Horse

Orringer Auditorium 800 College Ct, New Bern, NC, United States

April 7 • 2:30pm & 7:30pm This is the story of young Saul Indian Horse, and his journey through every stereotypical and racist obstacle imaginable. As an indigenous Canadian Saul survives residential school and life amongst the racism of the 1970s. Seemingly on his way to stardom as a talented hockey player, backed by the […]

LLC International Film: Indian Horse

Orringer Auditorium 800 College Ct, New Bern, NC, United States

April 7 • 2:30pm & 7:30pm This is the story of young Saul Indian Horse, and his journey through every stereotypical and racist obstacle imaginable. As an indigenous Canadian Saul survives residential school and life amongst the racism of the 1970s. Seemingly on his way to stardom as a talented hockey player, backed by the […]

LLC International Film: Brighton 4th

Orringer Auditorium 800 College Ct, New Bern, NC, United States

March 3 • 2:30pm & 7:30pm In this portrait of parental sacrifice and the love of a father for his son, former wrestler Kakhi (played by real-life Olympic champion Levan Tediashvili) embarks on a journey from his home in the Republic of Georgia to visit his son Soso (Giorgi Tabidze) in the Russian-speaking neighborhood of […]

LLC International Film: Brighton 4th

Orringer Auditorium 800 College Ct, New Bern, NC, United States

March 3 • 2:30pm & 7:30pm In this portrait of parental sacrifice and the love of a father for his son, former wrestler Kakhi (played by real-life Olympic champion Levan Tediashvili) embarks on a journey from his home in the Republic of Georgia to visit his son Soso (Giorgi Tabidze) in the Russian-speaking neighborhood of […]

Carolina Ballet: Behind the Curtain and on the Stage

Orringer Auditorium 800 College Ct, New Bern, NC, United States

February 24 • 7:30pm February 25 • 2:30pm In partnership with Atlantic Dance Theatre, the Lifetime Learning Center is pleased to welcome a company of six professional dancers from Carolina Ballet for two performances, as well as a unique behind-the-scenes look at the daily training and preparation that professional dancers experience daily. Each “informance” presentation […]

Carolina Ballet: Behind the Curtain and on the Stage

Orringer Auditorium 800 College Ct, New Bern, NC, United States

February 24 • 7:30pm February 25 • 2:30pm In partnership with Atlantic Dance Theatre, the Lifetime Learning Center is pleased to welcome a company of six professional dancers from Carolina Ballet for two performances, as well as a unique behind-the-scenes look at the daily training and preparation that professional dancers experience daily. Each “informance” presentation […]

Alina Kiryayeva

Orringer Auditorium 800 College Ct, New Bern, NC, United States

Praised for her powerful command of the instrument, unique interpretations, and clarity of sound, Alina Kiryayeva captivates the audience with her profound philosophical insight and charismatic stage presence. A native of Ukraine, Ms. Kiryayeva performed her first solo recital at age 8 and her solo debut with an orchestra at the age of 11. Prepare […]

International Film: Fisherman’s Friends

Orringer Auditorium 800 College Ct, New Bern, NC, United States

A fast living, cynical London music executive (Daniel Mays) heads to a remote Cornish village on a stag weekend where he’s pranked by his boss (Noel Clarke) into trying to sign a group of shanty singing fishermen (led by James Purefoy). He becomes the ultimate “fish out of water” as he struggles to gain the […]

International Film: Fisherman’s Friends

Orringer Auditorium 800 College Ct, New Bern, NC, United States

A fast living, cynical London music executive (Daniel Mays) heads to a remote Cornish village on a stag weekend where he’s pranked by his boss (Noel Clarke) into trying to sign a group of shanty singing fishermen (led by James Purefoy). He becomes the ultimate “fish out of water” as he struggles to gain the […]

Carpetbaggers, Scalawags & Spies: Clandestine Affairs at New Bern 1861-1865

Orringer Auditorium 800 College Ct, New Bern, NC, United States

January 22 • 2pm Orringer Auditorium •800 College Ct. January 23 • 11:30am Carolina Colours Pavilion • 3300 Waterscape Way Join the New Bern Historical Society as popular speaker and local historian Eddie Ellis pulls back the curtain to share intriguing stories of behind-the-scenes nefarious activities in Civil War New Bern. You’ll meet all sorts […]