If you are on East Carolina Yard Sales, then you probably LOVE a bargain. Well, you can’t beat the bargain price of….free! On Monday June 8th, the 2nd Marine
Aircraft Wing Band will give a free concert at Tryon Palace in New Bern. (No, they do not play on an aircraft wing.)
The concert is part of a series of the Palace’s South Lawn Series. The next one will be the North Carolina Symphony, also a free concert, on June 22. You guessed it, the concerts take place on the south lawn. The gates open at 5:00 and the concert starts at 7:00. Many people bring their picnic dinners when the gates open and then stay right where they are to enjoy the concert. You have to bring your own lawn chairs or blankets, and pets are not allowed. If you want to see a complete list of the free to very inexpensive things to do at the Palace, check out the events calendar at www.tryonpalace.org. For example, their architectural walking tours of Historic New Bern are only $2 for adults and $1 for students.
Another great bargain in New Bern, especially during this patriotic time of year (June 14 is flag day, and July 4th is just around the corner) is the RiverTowne Repertory Players’ production of Let Freedom Sing…Again! This presentation of patriotic music is being held at the Masonic Theatre on June 12, 13 and 14. Tickets are only $10 if purchased in advance at the Bank of the Arts on Middle Street (252-638-2577). But even for $12 at the door, if you’re the spur of the moment type, it’s a great, inexpensive way to kick off this patriotic holiday season!
