UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE NEW BERN AREA

GALLERIES/SHOWS

June 1-29:  “A Woman’s Voice” Art Exhibition, painting, sculpture, pottery, textiles, & mixed-media through the month of June. Craven Arts Council and Gallery, New Bern. Details 252-638-2577.

MISC.

June 2&3: Neuse River Days at Union Point Park.  Two fun-filled days with activities for all ages. Fossil dig, amusement rides, arts, crafts, food vendors, canoe and raft races, etc.

Details, 252-637-7972.

June 7-9, 14-16: The Rivertowne Repertory Players’ performance of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” Shows at the Sudan Shrine Center.  Details, 252-638-3750.

June 30: 2007 Oriental Cup Regatta. A weekend of racing and good times. Music Friday, The race, dinner and dancing Sat., Awards brunch Sun. Details, 252-249-0334.

Fourth of July: Tryon Palace activities begin at 9 am- lawn games and patriotic crafts. Independence Day activities begin at Union Point Part at 3pm with kiddy train rides, a bouncy house and more. A welcome by New Bern’s mayor kicks off a waterfront celebration featuring a concert and fireworks show. Details, 252-639-2900.

July 6: Oriental Croaker Festival. Live musical performances, a kid’s park, street dance, etc. Details, www.croakerfestival.com or 252-675-1411.