Things to do & see in August on the Outer Banks

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July 30, 2010

Popular Events are Highlighted Below

August 3, 5: Town of Duck Summer Music Series, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
The Little Kings (Dance Rock-n-Roll); The Rajun Cajuns (New Orleans Style Dance/Rock). Bring a blanket or lawn chair, a picnic dinner and enjoy an early evening concert. Free. (252) 255-1286 or townofduck.com.

August 2 – 6: Cape Hatteras Culture Camp
Fessenden Center, Buxton. Multi-arts camps for kids (ages 8-12) and adults (high school and up). Includes group instruction in Suzuki violin, watercolor painting/crafts, music and motion and musical theater/drama. (618) 536-8742 or commusic@siu.edu.

August 2 – 31: The Man Show – Men Behind the Lens Photography
Dare County Arts Council Gallery, Manteo. darearts.org.

August 3, 5, 10, 12:  The Tale of the Frog Prince. 9:30 a.m.
August 5, 12:  Simon’s Pirate Adventure Camp; The Queen’s Fairy Quest. 3-5 p.m.
August 6-7: The Wizard of Oz (the musical). 8 p.m.
August 15: Disney’s High School Musical 2, 7:30 p.m.
Waterside Theater, Roanoke Island.  Allow approximately two hours – actual run-times may vary. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org.

August 4 – 5: Hatteras Island Arts and Craft Guild Summer Show
Cape Hatteras Secondary School in Buxton. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Free admission, food and a scholarship raffle. Local artists. (252) 441-1850.

August 6: First Friday – Downtown Manteo Street Fair.
Every Saturday in August: Manteo Farmer’s Market featuring fresh produce, backed goods, crafts & more. On the grounds near the Maritime Museum.

August 8: 9th Annual “OBX BANK” Sandbar 5K, 8 a.m.
MP 4.5 Beach Access. Set on the beach at the “Old Station” bath house in Kitty Hawk. This 5K beach run/walk charity race benefits the Outer Banks Relief Foundation. Entry fee is $30. Online registration available at active.com before August 6th. 400 Person cap on registration.

August 9 – 13: Camp Smolkin Summer Camp
Roanoke Island Festival Park.  Ages 10 and up. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Travel through time with our favorite mercenary soldier, Smolkin’.  (252) 475-1500 Ext 232 or email tracy.haerther@ncdcr.gov or visit roanokeisland.com.

August 8: Pirates Cove Alice Kelly Fishing Tournament

August 9 – 13, 2010: Pirates Cove 27th Annual Billfish Tournament
Pirates Cove Marina, Nags Head. Offshore Fleet – 30-50 miles in the Gulf Stream for tuna, dolphin, wahoo, and marlin. http://www.pcbgt.com.

August 10 – 12: Children’s Performance Series Wild West Show, 10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.
Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park.  Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. (252) 475-1500 or visit roanokeisland.com.

August 11 – 12: New World Festival of the Arts
A juried exhibition featuring 80 selected artists from Vermont to Florida exhibiting and selling their works on the Manteo Waterfront. This two-day outdoor art show has been held since 1981. For more information visit townofmanteo.com.

August 12: Watermelon Festival
Kitty Hawk Kites & Kitty Hawk Sports at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing in Nags Head from 10am – 4pm. For more information call (877) FLY-THIS, (252) 441-4124 or visit kittyhawkkites.com

August 14: Rescue Men: The Story of the Pea Island Life Savers
2 p.m. Indoor Theatre, Roanoke Island Festival Park. The event is free and open to the public. (252) 475-1500. roanokeisland.com.

August 14: Heritage and Art
Roanoke Island Festival Park. Visitors can see a free showing of the new documentary “Rescue Men: The Story of the Pea Island Lifesaving Station.” 7 p.m. Artwork during the day will feature Michael Halminski, Ray Matthews, Eve Turek. For more information, visit ncculture.com.

August 14: Been Heres, Come Heres and Wash Ups: Outer Banks Families, Communities, Folklore
Understanding the communities of Hatteras Island and the folklore associated with how they came to reside on the island. For more information, visit ncculture.com.

August 18: Virginia Dare Faire
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Roanoke Island. Celebrate Virginia Dare’s 422nd birthday. Attend a full day of free activities for the family that include make and take crafts, games, entertainment, activities, free cake and ice cream. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org.

August 18: The Lost Colony Virginia Dare Anniversary Performance, 8 p.m.
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. Special performance of The Lost Colony that features infant actors in the role of baby Virginia. This traditional anniversary performance is held on the birthday of Virginia Dare, the first English child born in America. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org.

August 18: Beach Retro Art Show & Sale, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Southern Shores Crossing Shopping Center (directly behind Southern Shores Real Estate Office)

August 21: Brew Thru’s Bluez’N Brewz Festival, 5 – 10 p.m.
The Promenade, Kitty Hawk. 80 different beers with unlimited 4 oz. pours and 3 great Blues bands. Located at the foot of the Wright Brothers Memorial Bridge. For more information call (252) 384-3494 or visit bluezandbrewz.com.

August 22: The Ravel Trio, 4 p.m.
Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com.

August 28: Ocean Games, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Beachside at the Ramada Plaza, Kill Devil Hills, Kayak and paddleboard races all day long. For more information email events@kittyhawk.com or visit kittyhawk.com.

Marshes Light Model Home open Monday-Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturdays 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday 12 noon – 5 p.m. 326 Fernando Street, Manteo, NC.

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It’s Hot Out There!

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July 25, 2010

My son collapsed at work last night from heat and dehydration. He spent a couple of hours at the Outer Banks Hospital being checked out and getting some IV fluids. The EMT’s who transported us to the hospital and the staff at the hospital were professional and calm, keeping son and mom from feeling panicky.

Since we are experiencing record high temperatures, I’ll share some of the information we received from the hospital on dehydration.

Dehydration occurs when the amount of water leaving the body is greater than the amount being taken in. The body is very dynamic and always changing. This is especially true with water in the body. We lose water routinely when we:

  • breathe and humidified air leaves the body
  • sweat to cool the body
  • urinate or have a bowel movement to rid the body of waste products

Excessive loss of fluids can occur by

  • vomiting, diarrhea, excessive sweating, excessive urine output, or excessive loss of fluid from the lungs.
  • Inadequate fluid replacement occurs when nausea causes decreased eating and drinking, with decreased intake due to other illness

Symptoms (from mild to severe) include: thirst, dry lips, dry mouth membranes, sunken eyes, skin does not bounce back quickly when lightly pinched and released; rapid, weak pulse (more than 100 at rest), cold hands and feet, loss of ability to sweat in spite of heat and temperature, rapid breathing, blue lips, confusion, lethargy, difficult to arouse.

Prevention:  The body depends on a proper balance of fluid and electrolytes (salts, such as sodium and potassium) for normal function. Adequate fluid intake in the presence of illness or other stresses (such as extreme heat or exercise) is important.

So take it easy out there and stay hydrated!

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Crystal Dawn headboat dinner cruise

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July 16, 2010

It was a beautiful evening for a dinner cruise. We left the docks at Pirates Cove at 6 p.m. and cruised around Roanoke Island for about an hour and a half. The boat let us off at the Town of Manteo docks where most of the guests went on to enjoy a concert at Roanoke Island Festival Park.

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Vintage Outer Banks

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July 14, 2010

Culling Crabs or cleaning fish?

Photo from Outer Banks History Center

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Reflections of the 4th of July at Marshes Light

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July 14, 2010
photo by Wilton Wescott

“The strength of a nation is derived from the integrity  of its homes.”  Confucious. 

“Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better.” Pat Riley.

Local craftsmanship and solid construction using the best materials for the beach environment are the foundation of the homes at Marshes Light in historic downtown Manteo. When you compare waterfront communities, make sure you’re comparing quality and substance as well as price and location.

We are proud to be partnered with local builder, Steve Daniels, of Renaissance Construction. He has been building on the Outer Banks for well over 20 years, and his Smart Choice Design Center offers a convenient one-stop source for all your home and building needs. http://www.renconstruct.com

This 1,800 square foot bungalow is going up on the corner of  Uppowoc & Fernando in Marshes Light. Built by Renaissance, the home will feature main floor living, wood floors, three full bedrooms, den and semi-detached screened porch. Other floor plans for Marshes Light are available that promote the historical architectural details found in the Manteo Way of Building.

http://www.marsheslight.com/.

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Outer Banks Clams with Linguine

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July 11, 2010

After a day of work or play, this dish spotlights the fresh flavor of local clams (small cherrystones are best) on a tangle of pasta. If you”re on the northern beaches, I recommend Carawan’s Seafood in Kitty Hawk – they are a family owned business and always have the freshest selection of fish and shellfish, local veggies, beer and wine.

This dish has become a weekly favorite! The recipe has been adapted from Mario Batali. 

Ingredients

3 tablespoons kosher or coarse sea salt
1 pound linguine
12 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
24 fresh cherrystone or small clams in shell, scrubbed
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 cup dry white wine
1 (14-ounce) can tomatoes in juice, juice reserved and tomatoes coarsely chopped
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup fresh baby spinach, chopped (optional)

In large pot over moderately high heat, combine 8 quarts of water to boil and salt. Bring to boil, then add linguine and cook to 1 minute short of al dente according to package directions (pasta should still be quite firm).

Meanwhile, in large sauté pan over moderately high heat, heat 6 tablespoons extra- olive oil until hot but not smoking. Add garlic and sauté until just golden, about 30 seconds. Add clams and 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes and sauté 1 minute. Add wine, tomatoes and juice, and 1/2 cup parsley and simmer, uncovered, just until clams open, 7 to 8 minutes.

Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain linguine and add to pan. Simmer, tossing occasionally, until linguine is just tender, about 1 minute. If necessary, add some of reserved cooking water to keep moist. Remove from heat. Add remaining 2 tablespoons parsley, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and extra-virgin olive oil, tossing to coat. Transfer to serving dish and serve immediately.  Serve with crusty bread to sop up all the delicious juices.

  

 

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The Making of Mayberry

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July 1, 2010

I’m sharing the latest news wire from Smallwander.com.

 Mt. Airy, NC, is the real-life Mayberry, the town portrayed in hometown hero Andy Griffith’s The Andy Griffith Show, and it embraces that connection. Fans of the 1960’s TV show will find trips down memory lane widely available through Mt. Airy’s small-town charm, from Floyd’s City Barber Shop and Opie’s Candy Store to Snappy Lunch, Griffith’s childhood home and rides in a Squad Car Tour. Located in Surry County, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Mt. Airy’s activities cover a wide range of tastes, almost all of them family-friendly.

Manteo, NC, is now home of Andy Griffith. The Town’s careful growth and development is guided on the principles of Andy’s Mayberry: promoting small town charm and preserving the historical culture of this coastal town. The Marshes Light community is proud to be part of Manteo and Roanoke Island and the buildings and homes in Marshes Light will be built according to the “Manteo Way.”

Visit http://www.smallwander.com/ for more information.

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