Outer Banks Events for September, fun for the whole family

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August 30, 2009

September 1. Mad Jack Adult Comedy and Magic at Kelly’s Restaurant, Nags Head. Hilarious comedy, amazing magic and bizarre side-show stunts you will never forget all performed live on stage 9:30 pm. (252) 489-9219. http://www.obxtrememagic.comobxtrememagic.com. Tickets $19.95 September 2 at Hilton Garden Inn Kitty Hawk. 9:30 p.m.

September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Whalehead Club Wednesday Wine Festivals from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of wine tasting and entertainment under the tents on the north lawn of Currituck Heritage Park. With your $20 admission adults can sample wines from North Carolina and the world; tour the Whalehead Club; listen to popular local musical artists perform on the stage; sample food from local vendors. 252-453-9040.

September 2-3. OBXtreme MagicHilton Garden Inn, Kitty Hawk. 7 pm Starring World-renowned illusionists Clive Allen & Tracy. Incredible illusions, mind-bending magic and comedy; audience participation. Tickets $19.95 adults, $17.95 seniors, $7 Children. (252) 489-9219. www.obxtrememagic.com.
September 3-5. Hatteras Village Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament (252) 986-2579 or hatterasonmymind.com. September 4Beach Food Pantry. Clean out your pantry before you head home. Donate a non-perishable food item for the Beach Food Pantry and purchase 3 laser tag games for the price of 2. http://www.obxgearworks.comobxgearworks.com.
September 4. Outer Banks Grand Ole’ Opry ShowKitty Hawk. 7:30 pm. (252) 261-7505, www.outerbanksmusicshowcase.com.
September 4. First FridayDowntown Manteo Waterfront. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. First Friday is a fun-filled, family oriented street festival held the first Friday of each month. firstfriday-roanokeisland.com.
September 4 – 30. Drawing InvitationalArt Gallery, Roanoke Island Festival Park. Artists will showcase charcoal, pastel, pencil and ink works as well as offer a rare and intimate glimpse into their sketch books. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com.
September 5. REAL Labor Day Weekend Demo Daze and Party NightsSessions on all the NEW 2009 Kite, Surf and Standup gear at the REAL Flagship Store in Waves, NC. “Party Nights” showcases tons of free prizes, music, food and drinks from Mojos Sunset Café. (252)987-6000 or www.realevents.
September 5, 9, 12, 16. Showcase Magic & Comedy Show7:30 pm at Outer Banks Music Showcase, Milepost 4.5, Kitty Hawk. Featuring World-renowned Illusionists Clive Allen & Tracy. View clips at www.obxtrememagic.com Tickets $19.95 adults, $18.95 seniors, $7 children. (252) 261-7505. www.outerbanksmusicshowcase.com.
September 6. Beach’n Blues FestivalOutdoor Pavilion, Roanoke Island Festival Park. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Blues music and artists. Food and beverages, including beer and wine are available. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the Gate. Children 12 and under are FREE! Tickets available at all Outer Banks Brew-Thru Locations. beachnblues.com.
September 11. The Elvis Tribute Show.
Kitty Hawk. 7:30 pm. (252) 261-7505, outerbanksmusicshowcase.com.
September 14 – 20. Blackbeard’s Pirate FestivalKitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head. Pirate history, storytelling, reenactments, and shows. Enjoy everything pirate-style. (252) 441-4124, (877) FLY-THIS or www.kittyhawk.com.
September 18 – 20. The OBX Pro Surf 2009 This year’s event will be a NON-sanctioned Pro Event with a $10,000-$15,000 cash purse, featuring 96 of the coast’s finest surfers. Located on the beach at Comfort Inn South, Nags Head. Registration and more info can be found at http://www.waveridingvehicles.com/.
September 19. Day at the Docks – A Celebration of Hatteras Island WatermenHatteras Village. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The commercial and charter fishing fleets will display their boats, skills, products and gear in a variety of competitions and demonstrations. Maritime-inspired games for children and fresh, local seafood will be featured in a chowder cook-off and cooking demos. Traditional wooden boats will be on site. Live music; Blessing of the Fleet begins at 5:30 p.m. http://www.dayatthedocks.org.
September 25-27. Hobie Wave Atlantic Coast Championships Nor’Banks Sailing Center in Duck. This 3 day regatta is a part of the Hobie Wave National Series and brings some of the best Hobie Wave Sailors in the US to the Outer Banks. For more information on registration, watching, charter boats, etc., call Jon Britt at 252-202-6880 or www.norbanks.com.
September 27. Laura Martier TrioArt Gallery, Roanoke Island Festival Park. 4 p.m. Featuring John Toomey on piano. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com.

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Surf’s Up on the Outer Banks

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August 22, 2009

We love a good storm on the Outer Banks, Bill was no exception. No weather to report, but nice sized swells coming in regular procession. The air is charged not only with excitement, but this morning brings a bit of salty fog.

These photos are from Hurricane Bill last Friday. It was fun riding bikes over to the beach to check on the waves and to go combing for shells and beach glass.

We’re keeping an eye on Tropical Storm Danny who will be making his way up the coast, hopefully brushing by us on Saturday.

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Finding meaning in the making of Mayberry

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August 18, 2009

The Making of Mayberry was the title of an article that appeared in the May 2007 New York Times about the Town of Manteo.

On a beautiful afternoon recently, my pals Ann and Stephanie joined me on a little tour around Manteo in a little electric open air car (I feel like I should sing the theme song to the Flintstones as I drive along in it – if you’ve seen one of these little Global Electric Motorcars, you would understand why).
But here’s what I’m talking about – neat little porches, side yards and gardens, cozy cottages, arbors and an array of southern flowers spilling over a walkway or fence.

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In spite of rain along the Outer Banks, Manteo’s Art Show was great fun

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August 14, 2009

It’s a delight each year to visit the New World Festival of the Arts in downtown Manteo, NC. Paintings, jewelry, sculpture of glass, wood and metal, and pottery to name a few of the treasures found along the waterfront.

One of my favorite is the work of Martha Johnson who creates images of mixed media, fabric, paper, stamps, tied together more often than not with quotes and other words to live by. I purchased two little framed pieces for a couple of friends. You can see Martha’s work at the Front Porch Cafe.

Manteo has changed a lot since I lived there in 1979. The downtown area has transformed into a walking, shopping and dining village along an active marina and next to Festival Park , the Outer Banks History Center and the replica of the Elizabeth II. Please make sure you visit Manteo on your next trip to the Outer Banks.

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Outer Banks High Schools Among the Nation’s Most Elite High Schools

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August 11, 2009

As reported in Newsweek Magazine website recently, all three of Dare County’s public high schools in the top 1,500 of America’s most elite high schools.

The three schools are First Flight in Kill Devil Hills, Manteo High School and Cape Hatteras High School. Public schools are ranked according to the number of Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate (IB) and/or Cambridge tests with certain criteria.

In addition, First Flight High School’s Journalism Program Earns Tar Heel Award and yearbook staffs brought home 31 awards from the North Carolina Scholastic Media Association Summer Institute at the University of Chapel Hill (June 13-15), including one of only five Tar Heel Awards given to newspapers. The Tar Heel is the top award given for excellence in scholastic journalism.

If you’re considering relocating to an area with an excellent public school system, Dare County needs to be on your list. For more information visit http://www.dare.k12.nc.us/.

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Your New Home is Just Under the Rainbow

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August 3, 2009

Marshes Light in historic downtown Manteo. Homes, villas, and marina slips available now, retail and a 60 room inn on the horizon.

Be a part of building this little soundside neighborhood and “The Making of Mayberry” (from New York Times Travel, May 2007.)

Petu finds a shady spot under the flowers at the Marina office.

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