NEW BERN, N.C. – The Lifetime Learning Center at Craven Community College will host acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Hubby Jenkins for a two-day celebration of old-time American music, blending rhythm, roots and history into an unforgettable experience.
The visit begins Friday, Nov. 14, with school performances at Bangert Elementary, Trent Park Elementary, and Oaks Road Academy. That evening, Jenkins will appear at the Bank of the Arts during Artwalk from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for an artist introduction, reception and concert preview.
Schedule of Events
Friday, Nov. 14 – Craven County Schools and Bank of the Arts
- Public School Outreach - Performances at Bangert Elementary School, Trent Park Elementary, Oaks Road Academy
- 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Bank of the Arts (Artwalk) - Hubby Jenkins - Artist Introduction, Reception, Concert Preview
Saturday, Nov. 15 - Orringer Auditorium
- 2 p.m. - Old-Time Musician's Workshop with Hubby Jenkins. $20
- 7:30 p.m. - Explorations in the Arts - Concert - Hubby Jenkins. $25/$15
Born and raised in Brooklyn, Jenkins explored his Southern roots through the African-American influences that helped shape traditional American music. A former member of the Grammy Award-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops, he is known for his mastery of guitar, banjo, mandolin and bones, as well as his powerful voice. His performances connect audiences to the legacies of Mississippi John Hurt, Elizabeth Cotten and Charley Patton, tracing the music’s deep cultural lineage from Africa to Appalachia.
“Hubby Jenkins represents the living heartbeat of America’s musical heritage,” said Jennifer Baer, Director of the Lifetime Learning Center. “His performances are as educational as they are moving, inviting audiences to experience the beauty, complexity and resilience woven into our nation’s musical traditions.”
Tickets and workshop registration are available at CravenCC.edu/LLC or by contacting Jennifer Baer at baerj@cravencc.edu or 252-633-2618.