Taste of the Beach and more on the Outer Banks

Comments Off

February 17, 2011

Sunny skies and warm weather are in the forecast for the next couple of days and into the weekend. Early signs of Spring are in the air. It’s time to dust off your flip flops, check your calendar and discover some very compelling reasons to visit the Outer Banks right now.

Marshes Light Marina

I’ll be at the Greater DC Live South Show on February 25-27 at the McLean Hilton with Marshes Light. Admission is free and if you’re in the area, please come by our booth, see what is new at Marshes Light, and register for a chance to win a 2 night stay here in a lovely three bedroom waterfront villa. Our new Sales and Welcome Center is now open at 301 Dartmoor Lane at the Marina.

Coming up: 3rd Annual Jockey’s Ridge Oyster Roast on March 5, from 10 am until 2 pm. This is a great community effort to plant and create new environments for oysters in the Sound behind Jockey’s Ridge in Nags Head. Oyster roast is free for participants. For more information call 252-441-7132.

Did you know that on February 8th, 1862, Roanoke Island was captured by the Union Army after more than 24 hours of conflict? Island Farm is hosting a Living History Weekend with all sorts of activities and demonstrations for you history and civil war buffs. March 5 & 6.

One of the more popular annual events is the OBX Taste of The Beach, March 17-20. The Outer Banks Restaurant Association has been hosting the Taste of The Beach for over 25 years. This grand food festival event will feature wine tastings, cooking classes, special menu presentations, celebrity guest chef appearances, brewery tours, tapas crawls and many more events with exciting array of creative combinations of culinary delights and fun activities on the Outer Banks.

The Outer Banks are quickly becoming a running destination. Kelly’s 3rd Annual Running of the Leprechauns 8K jumps into the season on March 19. For more information on this event and other activities, visit www.outerbanksrunningclub.org.

Kelly’s 22nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held March 20 on the Beach Road between Milepost 10.5 and 11.5, beginning at 1 pm, rain or shine.

Live music and theater round out the month of March:

The Freedmen’s Colony Blues Jam on March 25 at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 7:30 pm. www.roanokeisland.com for more information.
Theatre of Dare presents “Diamond Studs” on March 25 – 27 at 7:30 pm Friday & Saturday and 2 pm on Sunday at the COA Roanoke Island Campus (formerly Manteo Middle School). Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 at the door, and $8 for students with valid school/college identification. www.theatreofdare.org or 252-261-4064.
The London Quartet on March 26 at First Flight High School Auditorium. 7:30 pm. Sophisticated humor and harmony a cappella style by one of the world’s top vocal groups. Visit www.outerbanksforum.org.
The Vagina Monologues on March 30 – 31 and April 1 at the Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 7:30 p.m. The production is a part of the V-Day 2011 Worldwide Campaign to stop violence against women and girls. Tickets are $15, for more information contact: Gail Hutchison hutchisongail@hotmail.com.

Categories: Arts, Dining, Home & Garden, outer banks, Roanoke Island, Things to do, travel, Uncategorized.

Tags: Dining, fresh seafood, manteo family fun, Manteo Real Estate, marshes light new home community in historic manteo, outer banks, Outer Banks things to do

A Little Local Trivia

Comments Off

January 28, 2011

Marshes Light is a new home marina community located in the heart of Manteo, North Carolina.

Manteo is located on Roanoke Island, surrounded by the waters of the Roanoke Sound, and just west of Nags Head on the Outer Banks.

Manteo is a few miles or so from:

The Elizabethan Gardens
NC Aquarium
The Lost Colony
Dare County Regional Airport
Island Farm
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Jockeys Ridge State Park
Jennette’s Pier (grand opening May 21, 2011)
Wright Brothers National Memorial
Beautiful Outer Banks beaches
Wanchese, a commercially unspoiled fishing village on the southern end of Roanoke Island.

From almost anywhere in Marshes Light, it is only a five minute walk along a scenic waterfront boardwalk to downtown Manteo, with fine-dining restaurants and casual eateries, bookstores, shops and galleries.

A little further along the boardwalk and over a wooden bridge is Roanoke Island Festival Park with an outdoor auditorium hosting concerts (in season), a maritime museum, and a replica of Sir Walter Raleigh’s brigantine that brought 110 British colonists to the Outer Banks in 1587. Manteo hosts First Friday Festivals and summertime Farmers Markets.

Marshes Light has a selection of home sites and condominiums for sale. There’s also a marina offering boat slips for sale or lease, slips will accommodate boats up to 60’ in length. While the Marina does not yet have fuel, there is power, water, pump-out service and restrooms and laundry facilities for boaters.

Please visit this blog often for updates and things to do throughout the year. For more information about Marshes Light, visit www.marsheslight.com.

Categories: Marshes Light Marina, outer banks, Roanoke Island, Things to do, travel, Uncategorized.

Tags: manteo, manteo family fun, marina, marshes light new home community in historic manteo, Nags Head, outer banks, Outer Banks things to do

The Year in Photos

Comments Off

January 4, 2011

: Elizabeth 2 by R. Rodewald

: by R. Rodewald

: Soundside by R. Rodewald

: Dare Days

: December 26 Snowfall

Categories: Marshes Light Marina, outer banks, Roanoke Island, travel, Uncategorized.

Tags: manteo, manteo family fun, Manteo Photos, marshes light new home community in historic manteo, Things to do, Walking Neighborhood in Small Coastal Town

A case of mistaken identity

Comments Off

December 8, 2010

We were walking Buster one fall day a few years ago, around the corner to the end of the cul-de-sac and back.

As she was want to do in her younger days, Pepper, our cat, popped out of the bushes.

What are you doing? You never walk with us anymore.

(I’m not in the mood to walk now, just making sure you acknowledge my presence.)

Buster stops sniffing the ground and looks at me quizzically when he sees me talking to the cat. He begins to bark. WOOF! Wayne is pulling on his leash, but Buster is holding his ground. He is now facing back at me and the cat. Every pull of the leash, he moves a little bit backwards. WOOF!

Will you shut up? You’re scaring the living daylights out of the cat.

(What a blockhead, he sure is loud)

I picked up the cat and told Wayne to go on ahead, that I would bring Pepper home.

WOOF! WOOF! WOOF!

(And obnoxious.)

Wayne finally gets Buster about 30 feet in front of us and was soon within sight of our front porch.

Hey Lee?

That’s

Not

Our

Cat.

Pepper’s on the front porch.

I dropped the cat (thank you very much). And sheepishly went home.

Buster was sitting on the front porch wagging his tail and looking at Pepper.

(I see you’ve met the neighbor’s cat; why did you think Blockhead was barking? Even he knew it wasn’t me!)

Categories: Fall Weather, outer banks, Pets, Things to do, Uncategorized.

Tags: Fall Outings, manteo family fun, outer banks, Walking Neighborhood in Small Coastal Town

Decking the Halls on the Outer Banks

Comments Off

November 28, 2010

Early December
22nd Annual Hotlines Festival of Trees
The Pearl Restaurant at the Sea Ranch Hotel, Kill Devil Hills. Noon to 9 p.m. Fundraiser of donated Christmas Trees, holiday items, with seasonal musical performances, a visit from Santa, including an auction to benefit crisis intervention programs of the Outer Banks. (252) 473-5121 or obhotline.org.

December 1
Christmas Sights and Sounds
Fort Raleigh, Roanoke Island. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy holiday sights and sounds with The Lost Colony. This seasonal celebration is complete with horse and carriage rides, Santa Claus, holiday music performances, hot chocolate and other Christmas-tide events. Visit the upside down Christmas tree at the Lost Colony Office Building for hors d’oeuvres and more fun. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org.

December 3
First Friday
Downtown Manteo Waterfront. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. First Friday is a fun-filled, family-oriented street festival. firstfriday-roanokeisland.com.

December 3
Santa at the Roanoke Island Maritime Museum
5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Come visit with Santa! Free. (252) 475-1750 or roanokeisland.com.

December 3 – 4
Town of Manteo Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade
Tree Lighting will be December 3rd at 6 p.m. with Santa visiting with the children afterwards at the Maritime Museum at the Creef Davis Boathouse. The parade will be December 4th at 11 a.m. in downtown Manteo. manteo.govoffice.com.

December 3-4
Marshes Light Marina Open House
Visit our new Welcome & Sales Center and future Ship’s Store. Located on the waterfront, off of Uppowoc Street, in front of the College of the Albemarle’s Professional Arts Building. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

December 4
Manteo Preservation Trust Holiday Tour of Homes9th Annual Manteo Preservation Trust Holiday Tour of Homes. 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.10-12 houses, Inns and/or historic structures (some properties not handicap accessible). Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased the day of the tour at the Dare County Courthouse (located in downtown Manteo) which is also the first stop on the tour. For more information contact Grizelle Fearing 252-473-7336.

December 4
The Jazz before Christmas
Comfort Inn North Oceanfront, Kill Devil Hills. Mix, mingle and celebrate the holidays with jazz! A Semi-Formal Affair Hosted by Gwendolyn Meekins. Performance by Chante Moore. Live Jazz Band. Catering by Basnight’s Lone Cedar. Heavy hors d’oeuvres. One specialty beverage. Full cash bar. Admission: Advance Purchase – $50, Door – $65. For additional information, call 252-573-1014 or email GM.Events@live.com. Ticket and Semi-Formal Attire Required for Admission.

December 4 – 5
Nights in Rodanthe Holiday Open House
December 4 from 10am – 6pm and December 5 from 1pm – 6pm. The Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation and the new owners Ben and Debbie Huss of Newton, NC, will host a Holiday Open House at Serendipity. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $15 from HICF board members or at the Midgett Realty office in Hatteras village, Buxton Village Books in Buxton, Vacation Traditions and Island Convenience in Rodanthe and the Dunes Restaurant in Nags Head. They can also be purchased through PayPal on the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation web-site at http://www.hicf.org/events.html.

December 3 – 31
Holiday Art Show
Dare County Arts Council Gallery, Manteo. Over 500 works of art to fit every budget, including original paintings, pottery, glass, jewelry, fiber, metal, mixed media and wood. darearts.org.

December 4
RIFP Performance Series Christmas at the Park with Elizabeth City State University
7 p.m. Indoor Theatre The performances are free and open to the public. (252) 475-1500, roanokeisland.com.

December 5 – 29
Kitty Dough Botanical Drawings and Nature Art, Jim Fineman- Clay Vases and Basketry
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri) 10 a.m. 4 p.m. (Sat). Enjoy botanical drawings and nature art by this certified botanical illustrator, Kitty Dough and stoneware vases and basketry by Jim Fineman. Reception: Dec. 5, 2-4 p.m. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com,

December 7
Hatteras Connection Seafood Dinner
Hatteras Village Civic Center. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Local fish, chowder, sides and dessert. $10 plus one non-perishable food item. Benefits Hatteras Island Food Pantry and Hatters Meals. (252) 995-4131.

December 8
Grand Illumination
Join The Elizabethan Gardens as we kick off ten nights of lights and floral displays at The Elizabethan Gardens, featuring holiday foods and festive drink in the Embellished Hall. Also featured are fire pits on the Great Lawn, where guests can roast marshmallows, drink hot cocoa and be entertained by Dockside Theatre Company and others. Special holiday promotion is planned with many gifts under $15.00 and plant sales will feature winter annuals; ornamental vegetables; forced bulbs; rosemary Christmas Trees; and conifers with bows. Please call The Elizabethan Gardens at 252-473-3234 for more information or visit elizabethangardens.org.

December 11
Home and Gardens Workshop ~ The Art of Wreath Making
Wreath making workshop by Kim and Wes Stetson of Holiday House Weddings will be held in The Embellished Hall at The Elizabethan Gardens. Class is limited to 25 participants. The Elizabethan Gardens will provide the wreath base, greening pins and cuttings from The Gardens. Participants may bring in ribbon, ornaments or anything from home to make it uniquely you. This workshop is open to Friends for $20 and to Non-members for $25. Light refreshments will be served. Call 252-473-1554 to register for class.

December 17
Dinner with Santa
Celebrate the holidays with your child by dining with Santa in the magically decorated Embellished Hall at The Elizabethan Gardens. Culinary delights will be provided by Ortega’z, and Santa will be available throughout the evening. Traditional holiday decorations. Ticket includes dinner, Santa and WinterLights. Dinner seating is at 6 pm, 7 pm, or 8 pm.. Call 252-473-1554 to register.

December 17
107th Annual Celebration of the Wright Brothers First Flight
Wright Brothers National Memorial. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The daylong anniversary tribute will be held at the site of Wright’s first flight. Visitors to the site experience a replica of the Wright Brothers’ 1903 encampment and majestic, 60-foot tall granite monument perched atop a 90-foot hill that serves a striking and lasting reminder of the important historical achievement that happened on this site a century ago.

December 21
Kid’s Craft Day
Elizabethan Gardens. Let Mom and Dad go shopping, while we entertain the children! This is a special day for children 5 and up. We will have an arts and crafts activity, healthy snacks, lunch, story time and a special stroll through The Gardens. Space limited to 30 children. Friends’ $15; Non-members $20 call 252-473-1554 to register.

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Categories: Holiday Happenings, Home & Garden, Marshes Light Marina, outer banks, Roanoke Island, Things to do, Uncategorized.

Tags: manteo, manteo family fun, marshes light new home community in historic manteo, outer banks, Outer Banks Christmas, Outer Banks things to do

1st Annual Marshes Light King Mackerel Tournament

Comments Off

November 1, 2010

The Marshes Light King Mack Tournament was a great success this past weekend. We sweated out “Small Craft Advisories” on Friday, but the wind fell off on Saturday and produced a sunny day perfect for some serious fishing.

Fishing began at 7 a.m. and ended in the afternoon in time for weigh-in at 4 p.m. at the Marshes Light Marina. At the end of the day, five fish were presented for weigh-in. I volunteered and helped the Marine Fisheries staff biologists collect data and tag the fish. They weighed and measured the fish, then the biologists gutted the fish to determine if the fish were male or female and extracted the otoliths, or ear bones, to determine the age of the fish. When an otolith is removed, it is sectioned into thin slices and viewed through a microscope, where it reveals a pattern of light and dark concentric rings. A darker denser ring forms in the winter months, while during warmer months, when the fish grow faster, they produce a clearer ring. These yearly growth rings are called annuli and are similar to the rings found in tree stumps. Fascinating!

Big thanks go to Bill Boykin, our Tournament Director and Dock Manager, who put everthing in place and recruited local fishing guru, Captain Marty, to be our resident expert. We are very grateful for Captain Marty’s expertise and for lining up all the volunteers needed to operate the tournament. Also special thanks to my co-worker and dear friend, Ann Davis, for all her help and for organizing the vendors from the Manteo Farmers Market who sat up booths to sell their handcrafted goods along the boardwalk. We especially want to thank all of the volunteers, sponsors and vendors for being a part of the inaugural Marshes Light Marina King Mackerel Tournament.

The winning fish weighed in at 41 pounds, 9 ounces, and was caught by Amy McMullan on the Ocean Isle Fishing Center boat. Congratulations Amy and winner of the $10,000 first place prize!

1st Place King Mackerel

Categories: Fall Weather, Marshes Light Marina, outer banks, Things to do, Uncategorized.

Tags: boating, Fishing Tournament, manteo family fun, marina, Things to do

Lots of great reasons to visit the Outer Banks this Fall!

Comments Off

October 20, 2010

October 23
The Colony Lost & Found 5k and Fun Run 8 a.m. Fun Run begins at 9:00 a.m. The course will take you through the grounds of The Lost Colony, Fort Raleigh and the woods of Roanoke Island, returning on the bike path and back to The Lost Colony parking lot. For more information and to register please go to: outerbanksrunningclub.org. 100% of event proceeds will go to Food For Thought and The Lost Colony.

October 23
7:30 p.m. Red Clay Ramblers. The Tony® Award-winning Red Clay Ramblers, a North Carolina string band whose repertoire encompasses old-time mountain music, bluegrass country, rock, and the American musical. Performances at First Flight High School, Kill Devil Hills. For more information call 252-255-2274. Saturday evening tickets will be available at the door: $25 per adult; $12 per student.

October 24
The Conner Miller Duo. Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 4 p.m. The duo performs traditional renditions of Old-Time, Brother Duets, bluegrass, acoustic and American Roots, as well as original songs. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. (252) 475-1500. roanokeisland.com.

October 28
Trick or Treat Under the Sea. NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Ghosts and strange aquatic creatures will greet children as they enjoy this “spooktacular” event. Crazy costume contests, creepy crafts, spine-tingling scream contests and yummy munchies are just a few of the things to howl about. Tickets are limited. All children must be accompanied by an adult. (800) 832-3474, (252) 473-3494 or ncaquariums.com.

October 28 – 30
The Haunted House at The Lost Colony: QUARANTINE ISLAND. Blood curdling scares from 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Box Office opens at 6:00 p.m. Youth under 14 must be accompanied by an adult; not recommended for those under 10. Tickets are $10 per person; $8 per person if purchased before Oct. 28; no refunds. Rain or shine at Waterside Theatre, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Manteo, NC. Proceeds benefit the Roanoke Island Historical Association and Dare Coalition Against Substance Abuse. For advance tickets or information call 252-473-2127 x223 or visit thelostcolony.org.

October 29 – 31, November 5 – 7
Theatre of Dare presents “Sylvia”. Directed by Don Bridge. This show is a “howlingly funny” modern romantic comedy about marriage… and a talking dog. Shows are Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm, at the COA Roanoke Island Campus. Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 at the door, and $8 for students with valid school/college identification. For more information, visit theatreofdare.org or call 252-261-4064.

October 29 – 31
Marshes Light Marina 1st Annual King Mackerel Tournament. Guaranteed first place prize of $10,000. Proceeds benefit Outer Banks Relief Foundation and the Town of Manteo Fisherman’s Landing Project. For more information, please call 252-305-4737 or visit marsheslightmarina.com.

October 30
Halloween Parade and Party. Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building, 23186 Myrna Peters Dr., Rodanthe. 2 to 3:30 p.m. A Halloween parade and party marks the spooky season on Saturday, Oct. 30 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Parade starts at North Beach Campground in Rodanthe and processes along N.C. 12 to the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building. Call (252) 987-1303 for information. Visit rwscivic.org. The event is sponsored by the villages’ civic association.

October 30
RIFP Performance Series A& T Presents Dancing & Drumming of Africa & the Caribbean. 2 and 7 p.m. Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Dance to the Beat of Africa and the Caribbean: The E. Gwynn Dancers of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will transport you to the exciting world of African and Caribbean dance. The performances are free and open to the public. (252) 475-1500 roanokeisland.com.

November 3 – 6
53rd Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament. Cape Hatteras Anglers Club, Buxton. Registration – Wednesday, November 3, Team Fishing – Thursday, November 4, Team Fishing – Friday, November 5, Bob Bernard Individual Tournament Saturday, November 6, Tackle Show – Thursday, November 4. capehatterasanglersclub.org.

November 5
First Friday. Downtown Manteo Waterfront. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. First Friday is a fun-filled, family-oriented street festival. The sidewalks pulse with live music, magic, artisans, period-dressed actors, a rock climbing wall and much more. firstfriday-roanokeisland.com.

November 6
RIFP Performance Series A&T presents a Musical program. Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Musical Moods and Melodies: Join the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Music Programs exciting Jazz Ensemble under the direction of renowned trumpeter Mondre Moffett. The performances are free and open to the public. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com.

November 8
4th Annual Paul Shaver Memorial Charity Golf Tournament. Sea Scape Golf Links. Registration begins at 11:00 a.m. Shotgun start at noon. Tournament Proceeds will be donated to The Outer Banks Relief Foundation. Entry fee is $100 per person or $400 per team. Fees include: cart and green fees, t-shirt, box lunch and refreshments. Post tournament dinner and raffle follow at The Black Pelican. Dinner Tickets are also available for $20 per person. For more information, contact Michelle Robertson at 252-261-3171. Tournament entry forms are available at The Black Pelican and Sea Scape Golf Links.

November 9 – 14
Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival. Offering over 85 programs in themes ranging from paddling and wildlife photography to birding, natural history and more! (252) 216-9464 or wingsoverwater.org.

November 12
Lecture with Duane River and Charles S. Manooch. Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 7 – 9 p.m. Charles Manooch, author of Fisherman’s Guide: Fishes of the Southeastern United States, and Duane Raver, the book’s illustrator, will discuss their book project and share anecdotes. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com.

November 13
Outer Banks 8K. Kill Devil Hills, near the First Flight Schools Campus. An out-and-back course which will start in Kill Devil Hills, continue through Nags Head Woods Maritime Forest and finish at the First Flight High School track. obxmarathon.org.

November 13
Outer Banks Fun Run. 10 a.m. A family friendly event where kids and adults can run and walk for the fun of it! Walker-friendly and strollers allowed. obxmarathon.org.

November 13
Outer Banks Jewelry Expo 2010. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Local and regional jewelry designers will gather at Roanoke Island Festival Park Saturday, November 13th for the 2nd annual Outer Banks Jewelry Expo. (252) 475-1500, roanokeisland.com.

November 14
Outer Banks Marathon and Half Marathon. The marathon starts in Kitty Hawk, the half marathon starts at Jockeys Ridge and both cross the beautiful Washington-Baum Bridge and finish on Roanoke Island. obxmarathon.org.

November 19, 20
13th Annual Manteo Rotary Rockfish Rodeo. Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park. A fishing tournament sponsored by the Manteo Rotary. (252) 473-6644 or rockfishrodeo.com.

November 20
RIFP Performance Series UNC Chapel Hill presents Opera. Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. UNC Chapel Hill, with Director Terry Ellen Rhodes, will present a program entitled “Scenes from Verdi Operas.” The performances are free and open to the public. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com.

November 20
7:30 p.m. Greg Gelb Jazz Quartet – Savor the sizzling sounds of this widely popular quartet which encompasses great jazz and swing standards, bebop, early jazz, post bop and originals lead by Gregg Gelb, recipient of the 1997 Jazz Fellowship Award from the NC Arts Council. Performances at First Flight High School, Kill Devil Hills. For more information call 252-255-2274. Saturday evening tickets will be available at the door: $25 per adult; $12 per student.

November 25
15th Annual Advice 5K Turkey Trot. Duck. A great warm up for your Thanksgiving Feast! Starting on Scarborough Lane in Duck with a finish line full of post race festivities! Runners and walkers of all abilities and ages are welcome. active.com.

November 26 – 27
Hangin’ with Santa & Kites with Lights. Kitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head. Children can have their free photo taken with Santa in a demonstration Hang Glider on Friday and Saturday. November 27, watch the night sky magically transform as skilled flyers maneuver their lit stunt kites to the sounds of your favorite holiday songs atop Jockey’s Ridge State Park. (877) FLY-THIS, (252) 441-4124 or kittyhawkkites.com.

November 26 – 27
Hatteras Island Arts and Craft Guild Holiday Show. Cape Hatteras Secondary School, Buxton. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Free admission, food and a scholarship raffle. Local artists. (252) 441-1850.

Categories: Fall Weather, Historic Architecture, Marshes Light Marina, outer banks, Roanoke Island, Things to do, Uncategorized.

Tags: Duck NC, Fall Outings, manteo family fun, Nags Head, outer banks, Outer Banks things to do, Things to do, travel

Outer Banks + October = Love is in the Air

Comments Off

October 1, 2010

October 2
Manteo Farmer’s Market
George Washington Creef Park on the Manteo Waterfront. Saturdays from 8 am – 12 pm. Rain or Shine. Where all the cool cows buy their flowers, herbs and pies! For more information visit townofmanteo.com

October 1
First Friday
Downtown Manteo Waterfront. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. First Friday is a fun-filled, family-oriented street festival. The sidewalks pulse with live music, magic, artisans, period-dressed actors, a rock climbing wall and much more. firstfriday-roanokeisland.com

October 2, 2010
Ben ². Recent Paintings by Ben Morris and Ben Miller. Dare County Arts Council. In the old Courthouse downtown Manteo. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Opening, food by the Food Dudes.

October 1
The Comedy Club of the Outer Banks
Kill Devil Hills “The Ramada Plaza Hotel” Friday 9:00 p.m. Kevin Downy Jr. and Matt Bergman
Please visit us online at comedyclubobx.com or call our info line at 252-207-9950.

October 1 – 3
Outer Banks Bike Fest™ – Fall Motorcycle Rally
harleybay.com

October 2
5th Annual NHES Pumpkin Fair
10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Choose from hundreds of pumpkins, all of them grown in eastern North Carolina, including pie pumpkins, Cinderella pumpkins, small, medium and gigantic pumpkins, white pumpkins and more. Other fall decorating items for sale will include mums, corn stalks, gourds and straw bales.
Proceeds will go directly to the Nags Head Elementary School PTA. For more information contact Nags Head Elementary School at 480-8880.

October 2
2nd Annual Chicahauk Surf Contest. Southern Shores Chicahauk Beach Access. 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Registration starts at promptly at 8 a.m. Proceeds benefit Isabella Rainey.

October 2- 3
21st Annual Artrageous Art Extravaganza
Dare County Family Recreational Park, Kill Devil Hills. Features artist live demonstrations, kid’s hands-on activity booths, professional artist show and sell, artist quick draws, music, children’s auction, delicious food and fun for the whole family. The following evening is Dare County Arts council’s premiere fundraising event, the Artrageous Art Auction. (252) 473-5558 or darearts.org.

October 2 – 3
24th Annual Outer Banks Stunt Kite Competition
Wright Brothers Memorial, Kill Devil Hills. Throughout the weekend, non-competitors can enjoy workshops, demonstrations and kite making for kids. The highlights of this event include graceful kite ballet competitions set to music and team flying that blends both kite control and speed. (877) FLY-THIS, (252) 441-4124 or kittyhawkkites.com.

October 2 – 30
Flat Tops: A New Perspective
Glen Eure’s Ghost Fleet Gallery, Nags Head. Photographs by Manteo High School Students. 252-441-6584.

October 3 – November 29
Duane Raver: Wildlife illustrator, Jeff Lewis: Flora and Fauna Photography
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri) 10 a.m. 4 p.m. (Sat). A reception will be held on October 3 from 2-4 p.m. It is free and open to the public. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com.

October 7 – 10
Outer Banks Home Builders Association’s 18th Annual Parade of Homes
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. A select offering of new homes covering the coastal Outer Banks. Tickets $10. Good all four days. (252) 449-8232 or obhomebuilders.org.

October 8 – 9
REAL Fall Swap Meet
Kite, Surf, Standup. Buy, Sell, Trade. At the REAL Swap Meet you will find TONS of new and used gear, have the ability to sell your own used gear to other interested buyers, plus find the deals of the century on all the new gear in the REAL Flagship Store. 10am to 4pm daily at REAL Watersports in the Village of Waves. (252)987-6000 or REALwatersports.com.

October 10
Fourth Annual Duck Jazz Festival
Duck Town Stage. 11 a.m. to dusk. Joyce Cooling, a San Francisco-based Jazz guitarist and vocalist, will headline the fourth-annual Duck Jazz Festival on Sunday in Duck, NC. Best-known for her eclectic style and colorful body-moving sound, Cooling is funky, soulful, and always original, and is recognized as one of the most dynamic and popular contemporary jazz guitarists in the world. Plan to join us for this popular event! Free. (252) 255-1286 or townofduck.com.

October 16-17
8th Annual Outer Banks International Wine Festival
Native Vine 9138 Caratoke Hwy, Point Harbor, NC. 12 noon until 5 p.m. 50+ Wines & beer, great food & Live music with two bands each day! Local artists & gift vendors. Tickets $25 in advance/$30 day of the event. (VIP upgrade available, call for details). Proceeds benefit the Currituck Animal Shelter.

October 23
Red Clay Ramblers
7:30 p.m. Come be captivated by the Tony® Award-winning Red Clay Ramblers, a North Carolina string band whose repertoire encompasses old-time mountain music, bluegrass country, rock, and the American musical. Founded in 1972, accomplishments include original NYC theatrical productions, movie scores, premiering a symphony and a ballet, national TV appearances and touring the globe.

October 24
The Conner Miller Duo
Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 4 p.m. The Conner Miller Duo combines the playing and singing talents of Mike Conner and John Miller. The Conner Miller Duo introduces a fresh sense of “acoustic Americana” to their listeners. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. (252) 475-1500.

October 28
Trick or Treat Under the Sea
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Ghosts and strange aquatic creatures will greet children as they enjoy this “spooktacular” event. Hosting the event is Count Sharkula who always scares up lots of ghoulish fun. Crazy costume contests, creepy crafts, spine-tingling scream contests and yummy munchies are just a few of the things to howl about. Ticket sales begin October 1st and will be sold at the Aquarium. Admission. All children must be accompanied by an adult. (800) 832-3474, (252) 473-3494 or ncaquariums.com.

October 28 – 30
The Haunted House at The Lost Colony: QUARANTINE ISLAND
Come find out what’s been causing the dead to rise and the local population to mutate! Youth under 14 must be accompanied by an adult; not recommended for those under 10. Blood curdling scares from 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Box Office opens at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person ($8 per person if purchased before Oct. 28). Rain or shine at Waterside Theatre, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Manteo, NC. Proceeds benefit the Roanoke Island Historical Association and Dare Coalition Against Substance Abuse. 252-473-2127 x223 or visit thelostcolony.org.

October 29 – 31
Theatre of Dare presents “Sylvia”
Directed by Don Bridge. When Greg brings home a dog he found in the park, bearing only the name “Sylvia” on her name tag, she is a major bone of contention between husband and wife, becoming a rival for affection to his wife, Kate. 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm, at the COA Roanoke Island Campus (formerly Manteo Middle School). Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 at the door, and $8 for students. For more information, visit theatreofdare.org or call 252-261-4064.

October 29 – 31
Marshes Light Marina 1st Annual King Mackerel Tournament
King Mackerel Tournament with guaranteed first place prize of $10,000. Proceeds benefit Outer Banks Relief Foundation and the Town of Manteo Fisherman’s Landing Project. For more information, please call 252-305-4737 or visit www.marsheslightmarina.com.

October 30
Halloween Parade and Party
Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building, 23186 Myrna Peters Dr., Rodanthe. 2 to 3:30 p.m. Children are invited to wear costumes for the parade which starts at North Beach Campground in Rodanthe and processes along N.C. 12 to the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building. Halloween races, pin the nose on the pumpkin, and break piñatas. A costume fashion show kicks off the fun. Call (252) 987-1303 for information. Visit rwscivic.org. The event is sponsored by the villages’ civic association.

October 30
RIFP Performance Series A&T Presents Dancing & Drumming of Africa & the Caribbean
2 and 7 p.m. Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Dance to the Beat of Africa and the Caribbean: The E. Gwynn Dancers of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will transport you to the exciting world of African and Caribbean dance: energetic and skilled performers dance with authority, and the driving rhythms of the drums, vibrant costumes and emotional performances allow audiences to truly connect with another culture. The performances are free and open to the public. (252) 475-1500 roanokeisland.com.

Categories: Arts, Fall Weather, outer banks, People of Interest, Roanoke Island, Things to do, Uncategorized.

Tags: Fall Outings, manteo family fun, outer banks, Outer Banks things to do, Things to do, travel

Things to do & see in August on the Outer Banks

Comments Off

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.

Categories: Things to do, Uncategorized.

Tags: 5K Run, Family Reunions Outer Banks Summer Fun, manteo family fun, Theater, Things to do

Summertime on the Outer Banks

Comments Off

June 21, 2010

From Corolla to Hatteras and Roanoke Island, there’s plenty to do in July along the Outer Banks. Check it out!

May 28 – August 20: 73rd Anniversary Season of The Lost Colony
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. Monday – Saturday at 8 p.m. (except July 30, 31 and August 6, 7 and 14). Lavish costumes, daring action, special effects, delightful comedy, music and dance. Children 11 and under are free on Monday and Friday and half price on Saturday with a paying adult. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org.

May 28 – Labor Day: National Park Service Summer Programs
Summer programs include Civil War on the Outer Banks – offered at Bodie, Hatteras, and Ocracoke Islands on Cape Hatteras National Seashore, and The Civil War Battle of Roanoke Island offered at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. The summer program schedules also include many other history talks, nature walks, and recreational programs such as surf fishing, cast netting, crabbing, seining, and snorkeling. Program schedules are available on-line at each park’s website: Fort Raleigh NHS, nps.gov/fora; Wright Brothers NMEM, nps.gov/wrbr; and Cape Hatteras NS, nps.gov/caha.

May 29 – September 4: Hatteras Village Fish Fry
Hatteras Fire Station, 57689 NC 12, Hatteras. Every Saturday from May 29 through Sept. 4, 2010, 5 to 7 p.m. Enjoy locally caught fried fish along with hushpuppies, cole slaw and potato salad. Proceeds go to the Ladies Auxiliary, the Hatteras United Methodist Church and the Hatteras Village Civic Association. Dinner charge for adults and children varies annually and is set at the start of the season. For more information on Hatteras village, visit hatterasonmymind.com.

May 29 – September 4: Kinnakeet Fish Fry
Avon Fire Station, 40159 Harbor Rd., Avon. Every Saturday from May 29 through Sept. 4, 2010, 5 to 7 p.m. Kinnakeet Civic Association. Enjoy fried fish, locally caught by Kinnakeet watermen. To benefit local civic association programs. For additional information, call (252) 995-5651. Dinner charge for adults and children varies annually and is set at the start of the season.

June 30 – July 2: Outer Banks Sand Sculpture Festival
A professional sand sculpture company will be featured. Sponsored by Kitty Hawk Kites, Kitty Hawk Sports, Peace Frogs, Brew Thru, Panama Jack Sunscreen, OBX, and Outer Banks Hospital. Jockey’s Ridge Crossing shopping center across from Jockey’s Ridge MP 12 1/2 in Nags Head, 252-441-6800. This is a benefit for the prevention of skin cancer. For more information email events@kittyhawk.com or visit kittyhawk.com.

June 16 – August 11: Waterside Art Wednesdays
Waterside Theatre Costume Shop, Roanoke Island. Wednesdays, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Create your own watercolor drawings inspired by John White’s 1585 Roanoke watercolors. Activities include a brief video presentation, instruction and time to paint. Beginner’s set of watercolor paints and snack included. $10 per person. Recommended for ages 7-12. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org.

June 25 – August 27: Interpreter Fridays
Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve, Kill Devil Hills. The Nature Conservancy is hosting a new summer program each Friday from 10 a.m. – noon. Visitors will join a staff member at an interactive table display with plant, animal and mineral items found in Nags Head Woods. This program is appropriate for all ages, is free of charge and will occur rain or shine. For more information call (252) 441-2525 or visit nature.org/nagsheadwoods.

June 29 – August 5: Duck’s Summer Music Series
Duck Town Stage. 6 p.m. This popular evening concert series returns for its fourth season. For six weeks, local musical groups will take the stage at the Duck Town Park Gazebo. The concerts are from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. and are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from June 29 through August 5. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, a picnic dinner and enjoy an early evening concert on the town green. Free. (252) 255-1286 or townofduck.com.

Friday Night Live Outdoors
Downtown Manteo – Join us every Friday night starting Memorial Day weekend for a free outdoors acoustic open-mike and local art display under the tent at our store. Hours will be from 5-8pm. Bring your guitar, bongo, flute, violin, whatever you play or bring your own photography, paintings, jewelry, whatever you design and show it off or sell it. No alcohol or drugs. We’ll supply free hot dogs and lemonade. For more information call (252) 473-1356 or visit theoutdoorsoutfitters.com.

Saturday Morning Farmers Market
Downtown Manteo waterfront. 8 a.m. – noon. Flowers, herbs, veggies, art, pottery and more for sale by local farmers and artisans.

Looking for Adventure? Head South on NC 12 to Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
Summer on the Outer Banks brings many opportunities for visitors and local residents to explore the natural world. On Wednesdays, learn about the adaptations birds need in order to survive in various habitats during our Bird Adaptations program. Soundside Adventure, is offered on Thursdays at New Inlet. Try your hand at pulling a seine net’ see the difference between a Channel Whelk and a Lightening Whelk. The above programs run from 2:30 to 3:30. In addition, we offer Bird Walks on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, beginning at 8:00. These walks are appropriate for beginning birders, as well as more experienced. Meet at the Pea Island Visitor Center; the programs last approximately 1.5 hours.

Guided canoe tours offer another way to get off the highway and uncover many mysteries of the area. Family canoe tours are offered on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 AM to noon. Thursdays from 9:00 to noon. Depending on the wind and tide, the General Canoe Tour may be considered moderate to strenuous. All canoe tours require reservations. Cost for the Family Canoe Tour is $25 per adult and $15 per child 11 and younger. The General Canoe Tour is $35 per adult and $20 per child 11 and younger. For canoe tour reservations or general program information, call Cindy Heffley at 252-475-4180 or visit our website at fws.gov/peaisland.

OBXtreme Magic Show
Witness incredible illusions, mind-bending magic and comedy audience participation the entire family will love live on stage. Please visit, OBXtrememagic.com or call (252) 261-7505.

July 1 – 31: Chicamacomico U.S. Lifesaving Station Daily Summer programs
Visit chicamacomico.net for dates and times.

The Tale of the Frog Prince
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. Tuesdays and Thursdays. 9:30 a.m. Hop over to see this delightful journey of a frog-turned prince and how he found his true friends along the way. Face painting, balloon sculpting and games entertain the children thirty minutes prior to the performance. $7 per person. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org.

Simon’s Pirate Adventure
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Bring your bawdy crew to this swashbuckling young pirate adventure to be dressed like a pirate, talk like a pirate and act like a pirate. Includes the short play, keepsake photo with frame of you and a pirate, delicious pirate’s feast and theatre backstage tour. 48-hour advance reservations required. Allow approximately two hours – actual run-times may vary. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org.

The Queen’s Fairy Quest
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Meet Queen Elizabeth and her royal court as she learns about an expedition to discover the fairy queen. Event includes a royal audience with the Queen, complimentary souvenir program, theatre backstage tour and a feast of delicious royal treats. 48-hour advance reservations required. For the full experience, allow approximately two hours – actual run-times may vary. Tickets are $22 for adults and $11 for youth (4-14 years). (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org.

Island Farm, Roanoke Island. Explore island life as it was more then 150 years ago.
Join interpreters dressed in period attire as they carry out the daily activities of a Roanoke Island farm in the 1850s. Hands-On Activities and Demonstrations May Include: Woodworking, Horse-drawn wagon rides, Children’s 19th-century toys and games, Farm and garden planting, harvesting and tending, Blacksmithing, Self-guided tours of the farm and house. Activities vary daily and by season and are weather-dependent. Island Farm is open June 7, 2010 through November, Monday – Friday, 10 am to 4pm. An admission fee of $5.

July 1 – 3 Third Annual Outer Banks Sandsculpture Festival
Kitty Hawk Sports at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing Shopping Center, Nags Head. See professional sand sculptures create a 50 ton artistic masterpiece out of sand as well as a sand carving contest for kids. kittyhawksports.com.

The Comedy Club of The Outer Banks
Ramada Plaza Hotel, Kill Devil Hills. Directly across the street from the Lighthouse entrance. Every Wednesday. For more information please visit comedyclubobx.com.

July 2: First Friday
Downtown Manteo Waterfront. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. First Friday is a fun-filled, family-oriented street festival. The sidewalks pulse with live music, magic, artisans, period-dressed actors, a rock climbing wall and much more. firstfriday-roanokeisland.com.

July 2: The Lost Colony’s Theatre Arts Camp, Session I Performance
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. 10 a.m. Attend this performance by the young talents of The Lost Colony’s Theatre Arts Camp participants and members of The Lost Colony Company. Tickets are $5 per person. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org.

July 2 – 30: Stephanie Kiker
Dare County Arts Council Gallery, Manteo. Works in colored pencil and soft pastel. darearts.org.

July 3 – 27: Steve Alterman – Nature Photography
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday – Friday) and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Saturday). Alterman is an award-winning artist and published photographer. Free. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com.

July 4: America Celebrates/July 4th Fireworks with the Town of Manteo
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 8 p.m. Enjoy music and fireworks. Bring a picnic and celebrate America! Free. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com.

July 4: Independence Day Celebration
Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building, 23186 Myrna Peters Dr., Rodanthe. 3:30 p.m. The seventh annual Independence Day Celebration, sponsored by the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Civic Association, features patriotic music, community singing and a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Enjoy a watermelon feast afterwards. Visit rwscivic.org Call (252) 987-1303 for information. Free.

JULY 4: ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL OF FIREWORKS – Sunday, 6 pm to 10 pm. The Whalehead Club, Corolla. Fireworks begin at dusk but arrive early to enjoy food, fun activities, fabulous music and find a place for your blankets and chairs to settle in for the best fireworks on the Outer Banks! Sponsored by the Currituck County Department of Travel and Tourism. Admission and Parking are free. The Whalehead Club will be open from 12 noon till 8pm on this day for tours. Due to Fireworks display, the boat ramp at Currituck Heritage Park will be closed Sunday, July 4, 2010.
JULY 6 – 8: Wild Horse Days. Come celebrate with the Corolla Wild Horse Fund the presence and significance of the wild Colonial Spanish Mustangs living on the Currituck Outer Banks for nearly 500 years. There will be food, music, games and crafts! Meet a gentled mustang, enjoy carriage rides and try a mini riding lesson too. Call 252-453-8002 for more information.
JULY & AUGUST – Whalehead Club Summer Concert Series
Every Thursday evening at 6:30 pm. Relax on the south lawn at Currituck Heritage Park and enjoy local musicians performing on the historic Whalehead Club front porch. Bring your beach chair or blanket and watch the sun set over the Currituck Sound while supporting the musical arts! No alcohol permitted to be brought into the park. Wine and snack concessions available. Leashed pets welcome. Admission and Parking are free.

JULY, AUGUST, & SEPTEMBER – WEDNESDAY WINE FESTIVALS – Every Wednesday afternoon, 3 pm to 7 pm. Enjoy a Wednesday afternoon of wine tasting and entertainment under the tents on the north lawn of the Whalehead Club. With your $20 admission adults can sample wines from North Carolina and around the world; keep your souvenir glass; listen to popular local musical artists perform on the stage; sample food from local vendors. Children are also welcome at no charge. Bring your pets on a leash. Parking is free.
July 5: Town of Duck’s 6th Annual Independence Day Parade
9:00 a.m. with an after-event following at the Duck Town Park featuring music by Ruth Wyand & Friends. The one-mile parade route is the same annually and begins at Scarborough Lane and continues down Ocean Way and then Christopher Drive. For registration information, contact the Town at (252) 255-1234 or at info@townofduck.com.

July 5: 5th Annual OBX Killer Dunes 2 mile run/walk
Jockey’s Ridge State Park, Nags Head. The event is a benefit for Easter Seals UCP of North Carolina & Virginia, To register visit fsseries.com/obxkillerdunes.

June 5 – July 9: Team Green Summer Camp
For children 10 and up. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join Roanoke Island Festival Park’s Team Green Summer Camp. Explore the Outer Banks and learn how to keep it Green through activities and field trips based on the preservation of our local environment. (252) 475-1500 Ext 232 or email tracy.haerther@ncdcr.gov or visit roanokeisland.com.

July 6, 7, 8: RIFP Performance Series – Western Carolina Presents Charlie Brown
8 p.m. Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The performances are free and open to the public. (252) 475-1500. roanokeisland.com.

July 6, 13, 20, 27: Kid’s Day
Corolla, Hatteras, & Avon Kitty Hawk Kites. Join us at 3 locations every Tuesday during the summer for a FREE Kid’s Day! Come to Hatteras Landing from 10am – 12pm, Corolla from 2pm – 4pm, and Avon from 4pm – 6pm. Climb our rock walls, shoot water guns, get your face painted, and try out our newest toys and games! For more information email events@kittyhawk.com or visit kittyhawk.com.

July 7, 14, 21, 28: Kid’s Day
Nags Head & Rodanthe Kitty Hawk Kites We’ll have FREE Kid’s Day events every Wednesday during the summer from 10am – 2pm at Nags Head Kitty Hawk Kites (mile post 12.5) and from 4pm – 7pm at Waves Village Kitty Hawk Kites in Rodanthe (mile post 40)! Make kites, get your face painted, shoot water balloons, fly kites, and try the hottest new toys and outdoor games, and much more! For more information email events@kittyhawk.com or visit kittyhawk.com.

July 7 – 8: The OBX Summer Arts Festival
Hilton Garden Inn in Kitty Hawk. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission and feature local artists. For more information call Charlotte at (252) 441-1850.

July 10: Hands on History
Outer Banks History Center. Historical documents, photos, and materials chronicling men of the Pea Island Lifesaving Station will be on view from 3-5 p.m. 2nd Saturdays will bring together North Carolina arts, history, and culture at all 37 of the Department of Cultural Resources’ museums and Historic Sites on June 12, July 10 and August 14, 2010. For more information, visit ncculture.com.

July 10: Rescue Men: The Story of the Pea Island Life Savers
2 p.m. Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Join us for 2nd Saturday’s July 10 and August 14th for the documentary film Rescue Men: The Story of the Pea Island Life Savers. The film will be shown on those dates at 2:00 p.m. in the Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The showings are part of the Department of Cultural Resources state-wide 2nd Saturdays: History, Heritage, Arts & Fun events. The event is free and open to the public. (252) 475-1500. roanokeisland.com.

July 10: Ahoy! Pirates!
Learn of some of the notorious pirates and their history with seafaring along the Carolina Coast. All art mediums will be considered. 2nd Saturdays will bring together North Carolina arts, history, and culture at all 37 of the Department of Cultural Resources’ museums and Historic Sites on June 12, July 10 and August 14, 2010. For more information, visit ncculture.com.

July 10 – 11: 31st Annual Wright Kite Festival
Wright Brother’s Memorial, Kill Devil Hills. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come see a 100 ft. octopus, 50 ft. scuba diver and many other kites dance in the air during this jaw dropping event. Stunt kite demos, games, kids kite making and contests. (877) FLY-THIS, (252) 441-4124 or kittyhawkkites.com.

July 13, 14, 15: RIFP Performance Series – Western Carolina Presents I Love a Piano (Irving Berlin Review)
8 p.m. Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The performances are free and open to the public. (252) 475-1500. roanokeisland.com.

July 16: ARTspace Art Show
Southern Shores Crossing. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Grand opening of ARTspace gallery and studio with refreshments from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Art Show, original paintings by local artists including paintings of Frank Stick style historic flat top houses. For more information call (252) 473-3858 or visit obxartspace.com.

July 26: The Lost Colony Sponsors Night
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. Attendees to this evening’s Lost Colony production can enjoy The Lost Colony’s 2010 sponsors who will meet and greet guests with special give-a-ways before the show. Sponsors include Pizza Hut, Kelly’s Restaurant Group, Sunny Day Guide and Kitty Hawk Kites. (252) 473-2127 or thelostcolony.org.

July 26 – 30: The Lost Colony’s Theatre Arts Camp, Session II
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Teaches students voice, dance and acting skills, gives them performance experience, ignites their creative spirit, builds a sense of accomplishment and community and encourages them to have fun! All skill levels are welcome. Lunch and snacks are provided. $150 per week, plus $10 registration fee (non refundable). Camp is for ages 6-15. (252) 473-2127 or thelostcolony.org.

July 26 – 30: Cape Hatteras Culture Camp
Fessenden Center, Buxton. Cape Hatteras Culture Camp Fessenden Center, Buxton. Two one-week 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. Intermediate and advanced Band daily classes. Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Music faculty and Department of Theater faculty, as well as Linda Browning, artist in residence will teach the classes. Violins and art supplies will be provided. (618) 536-8742 or commusic@siu.edu.

July 26 – 30: Jr. Mercenary Summer Camp
For ages 7, 8 and 9. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A military history camp for those too young for Camp Smolkin. Learn about Smolkin’s favorite moments in history and a week long experience of games and activities. (252) 475-1500 Ext 232 or email tracy.haerther@ncdcr.gov or visit roanokeisland.com.

July 27 – 29: Children’s Performance Series – Flow Circus
10:30 a.m. Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. July 27 and 28 – 7 p.m. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com.

July 30: The Lost Colony’s Theatre Arts Camp, Session II Performance
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. 10 a.m. Attend this performance by the young talents of The Lost Colony’s Theatre Arts Camp participates and members of The Lost Colony Company. Tickets are $5 per person. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org.

July 30 -31: The Wizard of Oz (the musical)
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. 8 p.m. One of the most beloved family musicals comes over the rainbow and to Waterside Theatre’s stage as The Lost Colony company brings the classic characters of

Categories: Things to do, Uncategorized.

Tags: 4th of July, Family Reunions Outer Banks Summer Fun, farmers market, manteo family fun, marshes light new home community in historic manteo

Catching dinner with Nana

Comments Off

June 17, 2010

On the boardwalk at Marshes Light in Manteo: a net, some string, a chicken neck and a beautiful Carolina afternoon.

Categories: Things to do, Uncategorized.

Tags: crabbing, Family Reunions Outer Banks Summer Fun, manteo family fun, Marshes Light

Manteo’s First Friday Festivities

Comments Off

June 1, 2010

June 4. Downtown Manteo.

We’ll kick off the evening with a small reception at the Coors Cottage at 326 Fernando Street. Stop by on your way to First Friday and visit Marshes Light showcase model home. Light refreshments will be served and you can register for a chance to win a two night stay in one of our upscale waterfront Marina Villas. Friday 4-6 p.m.

Coors Cottage

Categories: Home & Garden, Things to do, Uncategorized.

Tags: manteo, manteo family fun, marshes light new home community in historic manteo, Roanoke Island

Lost Colony Opens This Weekend and More Area Happenings!

Comments Off

May 26, 2010

May 27 The Lost Colony Preview Night
Witness the final dress rehearsal of America’s #1 outdoor drama before opening night of the production. Tickets sold at a special price for this pre-season opening event. For tickets or information, call 252-473-3414.

May 28-31 The Lost Colony (73rd Anniversary Season)
This compelling outdoor drama has something the entire family can enjoy: lavish costumes, daring action, special effects, delightful comedy, music and dance. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paul Green’s The Lost Colony recounts the exciting events leading to the disappearance of the English colonists who settled here over 400 years ago. Performed Mon.-Sat. at 8 pm. The Lost Colony’s production season includes children’s theatre, Broadway musicals, and other events.

June 4 First Friday
Downtown Manteo Waterfront. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. First Friday is a fun-filled, family-oriented street festival. The sidewalks pulse with live music, magic, artisans, period-dressed actors, a rock climbing wall and much more. firstfriday-roanokeisland.com.

June 4 Nags Head Woods Nature Conservancy
Run Hill Night Hike in Nags Head Woods. Join an educator from the NC Aquarium as we explore the Run Hill dunes at night.

June 5 Dare Days
Downtown Manteo Waterfront. An annual celebration of the people and history of Dare County. Food vendors, entertainment and more.

June 5
Roanoke Island Festival Park Theatre: A&T University Presents Broadway Unleashed: A Theatrical Music Review. 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Categories: Things to do, Uncategorized.

Tags: manteo family fun, Outer Banks things to do

Fun Things to Do on the Outer Banks April 2010

Comments Off

March 26, 2010

Brought to you by Marshes Light in historic downtown Manteo. www.marsheslight.com.

Photo by Aycock Brown, courtesy of Amy Oneto Noffsinger

Friday, March 26

Realtorfest. Ramada Plaza, Kill Devil Hills. 8:30 am – 4 pm at the Vendors, speakers, educational training sponsored by the Outer Banks Association of Realtors. (252)441-4036.

Empowering Women in Business Expo: Nourishment For The Mind, Body and Spirit. Sponsored by the Virginia Dare Professional and Business Women’s Club. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. At The College of The Albemarle Roanoke Island Campus in Manteo. For more information please contact Paisley D. Wessel at paisleybpw@charter.net or call (410) 788-1972.

Saturday, March 27

Bruce Roberts Photojournalist: 50 Years of Capturing Change. Outer Banks History Center Gallery, Manteo. Exhibit, sponsored by Our State magazine, features black and white and color images of Roberts’ work and includes topics such as desegregation, commercial fishing, changing rural landscapes and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Once Upon a Mattress, Manteo High School, Manteo. The story of The Princess and the Pea. March 19th and 20th at 7pm, Sunday the 21st at 2pm and March 26th and 27th at 7pm, Sunday the 28th at 2pm. 7$ for adults and 5$ for students and seniors.

Night at the Races, Flying Dutchman Restaurant, Corolla. 7-10 pm. To benefit the Corolla Wild Horse Fund, $25 a person includes hors d’oeuvres and $50 in play money. Drink and dinner specials, cash bar. 8 prerecorded races with a 10 horse field. (252)453-8002.

P.D.Q. Bach-The Jekyll & Hyde Tour, First Flight High School, Kill Devil Hills. 7:30. Performance by musical satirist “Professor” Peter Schickele is a 4 time Grammy award winner and has been called the “greatest comedy-in-music act before the public today”. $12.00 student; tickets. $25.00. Call 252-261-4636 for information. www.outerbanksforum.org.

The Coastal Cohorts Don Dixon, Bland Simpson & Jim Wann Celebrating 25 Years King Mackerel & the Blues are Running and Wild Ponies . Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 8 p.m. Proceeds to benefit the North Carolina Coastal Federation. For tickets visit www.nccoast.org or call (252) 475-1500.

Sunday, March 28

4th Sunday @ 4 With Kyle Engler and Daniel Lau. 4 p.m. Indoor Theatre, Roanoke Island Festival Park. Join the husband wife team for an afternoon of art songs, arias and selections from the Great American Songbook, including music by Antonio Vivaldi, Gioachino Rossini, Reynaldo Ahn, Hoagy Carmichael and George Gershwin. (252) 475-1500. Admission is included in the Park’s general admission ticket.
Monday, March 30

American Red Cross Bloodmobile. 9 am – 3 pm at the First Flight High School, Kill Devil Hills. (252)335-2185.

Friday, April 2

First Friday, Downtown Manteo Waterfront. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A fun-filled, family-oriented street festival; sidewalks pulse with live music, magic, artisans, period-dressed actors, a rock climbing wall and much more. www.firstfriday-roanokeisland.com.

April 2 – 3

Fly Into Spring, Jockey’s Ridge State Park and Kitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head. . 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors can receive stunt and power kite lessons or watch some of the larger show kites. (877) FLY-THIS, (252) 441-4124 or www.kittyhawkkites.com.

April 3

Town of Nags Head Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Nags Head Town Park, 415 W. Health Center Drive. 1 p.m. (252) 441-5508 or www.townofnagshead.net.

Kitty Hawk Kites Easter Eggstravaganza, Kitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head. Largest Easter egg hunt on the Outer Banks! Over 2,000 candy and toy-filled eggs are waiting to be collected. (877) FLY-THIS, (252) 441-4124 or www.kittyhawkkites.com.

April 4

Aqua’S Easter Brunch, Duck. Hop on over to Aqua’S Restaurant for Easter Brunch. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet Easter Bunny, egg hunt and face painting. Bring a canned good for Bunny and get an Easter balloon. All donations go to Dare County Food Pantry. For more information, please visit www.aquaobx.com.
April 9

Children’s Fun Faire, Wright Brothers National Memorial Pavilion, Kill Devil Hills. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Designed especially for kids, this Fun Faire offers a wide variety of entertaining, hands-on, and exciting educational activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. (252) 473-2127 or www.thelostcolony.org.

April 10

THE Studio Tour South. Artists living south of the Oregon Inlet Bridge will open their studio doors to the public showcasing the economic impact of the Professional Arts on the Outer Banks. (252) 473-5558 or www.darearts.org

April 9 – April 17

Land of Beginnings Festival. Various entertaining activities throughout the festival celebrate the history, culture and people of the Outer Banks. (252) 473-2127 or www.thelostcolony.org.

April 17

THE Studio Tour North. Artists living north of the Oregon Inlet Bridge will open their studio doors to the public showcasing the economic impact of the Professional Arts on the Outer Banks. (252) 473-5558 or www.darearts.org.

Under the Sea: A Black-Tie Affair, Wright Brothers Memorial Pavilion, Kill Devil Hills. Feast on sumptuous foods; hustle to win the bid for art work, vacation packages, memorabilia and other items in a silent auction; and dance the night away. (252) 473-2127 or www.thelostcolony.org

April 17 – 24

10th Annual Outer Banks Bike Rally, Vertigo Tattoo, Manns Harbor. 8 days of bike contests, the World Famous Wall of Death Stunt Show, live music, vendors, food, beer, bike builders, tattoos, the Burnout Pit and much more. $10 at the gate. Beer proceeds to benefit The Lost Colony, Food and Beverage sales to benefit the Manns Harbor Volunteer Fire Department. (252) 475-3541, www.outerbanksbikerally.net or vertigotatto.com.

April 18

Inaugural Flying Pirate Half Marathon. Outer Banks Sporting Events is pleased to announce the Inaugural Flying Pirate Half Marathon! Many of you have heard about the beauty of the first half of the Outer Banks Marathon course, and now you can run it! Registration: www.active.com or www.obxmarathon.org.

April 18 – 25

8th Annual Outer Banks Bike Week. Packed full with entertainment, great food, events and special attractions. Poker Run, bike show, live music, scenic rides, official night-time party sites. outerbanksbikeweek.com.

April 23

Kidsfest, Roanoke Island Outdoor Pavilion. 10:30 a.m. – noon. Join us for this free and fun-filled day. For more information visit darekids.org.

April 24

Duck and Wine Festival, Duck Waterfront Shops, Duck, NC. Registration is limited. Organized by Coastal Provisions. Cook-off event with 20 Competing Chefs and Restaurants from Dare, Currituck and Pasquotank Counties. Wine tasting and live music as well. Charitable beneficiaries include the Currituck-Dare Community Fund; the Friends of Jockey’s Ridge, the Corolla Wild Horse Fund and Currituck Kids. Tickets are $25 each and purchased in advance. www.coastalprovisions.net or www.coastival.org.

April 24 – 25

Dancing Moccasins, A Celebration of Native American Cultures, Past and Present. Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center. Individuals will have an opportunity to spend two days immersed in Native American culture. For more information call (252) 995-4440 or email admin@nativeamericanmuseum.org.

April 25

4th Sunday @ 4 p.m. David Holt & Josh Goforth. Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. These popular artists return to RIFP. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. (252) 475-1500.

May 2

The Virginia Symphony, First Flight High School. 2:30 p.m., Listen to the spectacular music of The Virginia Symphony, conducted by a nationally acclaimed conductor. Recognized as one of the nation’s leading regional symphony orchestras, this exceptional program will highlight classical music. www.outerbanksforum.org.

Categories: Uncategorized.

Tags: manteo, manteo family fun, outer banks, Outer Banks things to do, Roanoke Island

Outer Banks Events for September, fun for the whole family

Comments Off

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.com obxtrememagic.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.com obxgearworks.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.

Categories: Uncategorized.

Tags: Fall Outings, manteo family fun, Outer Banks Events

Happy 4th of July and other Great Things to Do in Manteo, NC

Comments Off

June 25, 2009

Manteo is jumping with lots of great family fun this July! Here’s the “short” list of activities. I’ve highlighted some special events!

History, Arts and Fun – All Rolled Into One! July 1 – 31, 2009 Enjoy daily programs aboard the Elizabeth II, in the Settlement Site and in the interactive Roanoke Adventure Museum. A docudrama, in The Film Theatre, entitled “The Legend of Two-Path.”

Visit the Roanoke Island Maritime Museum nearby features a working boathouse and the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse.

Summer Youth Sailing July 1-31 – Morning and afternoon sessions are available. Open to youth 8 and older. Basic and intermediate instruction taught. Students sail Optimist and 420 sail boats. http://www.outerbankssailingacademy.com/.

Adult Sailing Program July 1- 31 Roanoke Island Maritime Museum. The instructors are all American Sailing Association Certified.

Alex and the Kaleidoscope Band Summer Children’s Performance Series

July 1- July 3 at 10:30 a.m. Film Theatre“Very enjoyable. Upbeat, catchy tunes, excellent lyrics with great messages.” Winner, Best Song For Children from The Independent Music Awards. $5.00 adults; children 5 and under – free.

Alex and the Kaleidoscope Concert Pavilion Twilight Series July 1and 2 at 8 p.m.

Boardwalk Marsh Exploration July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. RIFP Visitors center. Enjoy a free guided walk around Roanoke Island Festival Park. NC Coastal Federation at

First Friday Celebration in Downtown Manteo July 3rd beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Stop by the Roanoke Island Maritime Museum and shop downtown merchants.

America Celebrates/July 4th Fireworks July 4 at 8 p.m. Outdoor Pavilion: Music performed by Western Carolina University’s College of Fine and Performing Arts as part of the Fourth of July celebration at the Roanoke Island Festival Park. The Town of Manteo will be providing the fireworks.

Dixie and Linda Browning Reception July 6-23.

Open Sail at Roanoke Island Maritime Museum July 7,14,21,28 6-7:30 p.m. This open sail is available to sailors that have completed our sailing programs, weather permitting.

Shallowbag Bay Sail About – July 7, 14, 21, 28 6-7:30 p.m. Roanoke Island Maritime Museum. Sail Shallowbag bay in a traditional style work vessel, weather permitting.

Ray McAllister Book Signing July 7 from 11:30-2:30 p.m. Museum Store. Hatteras Island: Keeper of the Outer Banks.

Kinobe Soul Beat Africa Summer Children’s Performance Series

July 7-10 10:30 a.m. Kinobe and “Soul Beat Africa,” take on Uganda’s ethnic sounds and fuse tradition with modern instrumentation. The price of admission is included in the general admission ticket.

Kinobe 1st US/ Canadian Tour Concert Pavilion Twilight Series

July 7, 8,9,10 at 8 p.m. – Outdoor Pavilion Adults, $5; Children 5 and under-free; Friends of Elizabeth II, free.

Anna Davis Creef Book Signing – July 8 and August 5 11:30- 2:30 p.m.
Museum Store. Sixteen Sandpipers: And Outer Banks Counting Book

Renaissance Kids Camp
July 13 – July 17; ages: 5 – 7. 9am – 3pm (after-care provided if necessary). Campers will explore music, the arts and games of the Renaissance world with members of the Guilde of St Andrew as we commemorate the 425th anniversary of the English Colony. Members $120/week and non-members $140/week.

425th Anniversary of the Roanoke Voyages

July 13, 6-8 p.m. Outdoor Pavilion- Opening Ceremony. Lots of great activities planned to commemorate this historic event!

Magic Show for Children Summer Children’s Performance Series

July 14-17 : 10:30 a.m. Film Theatre. The show features some of the most incredible magic and illusions performed by world renowned illusionists Clive Allen and Tracy! The price of admission is included in the general admission ticket to the park.

Elizabeth Wiegand Booksigning – July 15 from 11:30-2:30 p.m. Museum Store. The Outer Banks Cookbook: Recipes and Traditions from North Carolina’s Barrier Island.

Build a Boat in a Day – July 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Roanoke Island Maritime Museum: Build an 8 foot plywood boat. Teams will build a boat using the stitch and glue method. Cost: $275 Friends members /$300 non-members. Minimum age is 8 years old with adult.

Las Vegas on the Banks -Xtreme Magic Show Pavilion Twilight Series

July 17 at 8 p.m.Outdoor Pavilion- Adults, $5; Children 5 and under Free: Friends of Elizabeth II- Free. (2… Laura Long Concert – July 19 at 4 p.m. Film Theatre. The annual concert is performed by a member of the Lost Colony Choir.

Camp Smolken - July 20 – 24
9am – 3pm (after-care provided if necessary) Ages 8 and up Travel through the major moments of military history from the Hundred Years War to World War II with Roanoke Island Festival Park’s favorite mercenary soldier, Smolken. Members $120/week and non-members $140/week.

Jeremy Bliven Book Signing July 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Museum Store. Children’s books, The Search for Ti
ggie Pants and Captain Stumpy the Pirate Cat.

CelloMan Summer Children’s Performance Series

July 21-24 at 10:30 a.m. Film Theatre. A compelling and magical performance with music and masks—The price of admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park.

The Cello/Piano ProjectPavilion Twilight Series

July 23, 24 at 8 p.m. Outdoor Pavilion. Featuring Eugene Friesen and Tim Ray – Musical passion, sweeping melody and rocking rhythm mark one-of-a-kind evenings. Adults, $5; children 5 and under, free; Friends of Elizabeth II, free.

Simple Rigging – July 23 from 10 a.m. to noon Roanoke Island Maritime Museum. Learn basic rigging techniques, including whipping and splicing and three strand line. Students can bring dock lines to splice in this workshop Cost: $25 members / $50 non-members. Workshop limit is 10.

Annual One Design Regatta Optimist

Roanoke Island Maritime Museum, 420, Sunfish – adult and youth and Laser.

“Voices of the Earth and Sea” Concert

July 26 at 4 p.m. 4th Sunday at 4 p.m.

Composer/ Cellist, Eugene Friesen. Film Theatre. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park.

Rumgagger Pirate Show Summer Children’s Performance Series

July 28-31 at 10:30 a.m. July 28 at 7 p.m. at the Film Theatre ($5 adults; children 5 and under-free; Friends of Elizabeth II, free) Entertaining and educational for all ages!

Margaret Hoffman Booksigning July 28, 29 and 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Museum Store Blackbeard A Tale of Villainy and Murder in Colonial America and Dead in the Water.

Molasses Creek Pavilion Twilight Series

July 31 at 8 p.m. in Concert at Outdoor Pavilion. Based in Ocracoke,this high energy acoustic folk-fusion band delights their audiences with foot-stomping bluegrass, ballads, and a bit of wacky humor. For information on booking, ordering recordings or the touring calendar use the links to the side. $5.00 adults; children 5 and younger – free; Friends of Elizabeth II, free.

For more detail, check out http://www.roanokeisland.com/index.php?name=calendar#July or call 25… .

Categories: Uncategorized.

Tags: 4th of July, celebrations, Fireworks, manteo family fun, outer banks, Roanoke Island

Fun in the Sun at Marshes Light in Manteo, NC

Comments Off

April 11, 2009

DAY 4 – Friday, April 10th
The Nelson Family spent Good Friday on the beach. It was a great day for the kids and an opportunity to relax for Mom and Dad. Full of sand castles, shell collecting and ice cream, today was the perfect day here at Marshes Light.

What a way to spend the day!

Perfect weather and perfect beach = perfect family day.

The Nelson Family at the condo in Marshes Light.

Categories: Uncategorized.

Tags: manteo family fun, marshes light new home community in historic manteo

It Keeps Getting Better at Marshes Light in Manteo, NC

Comments Off

April 10, 2009

DAY 3 – Thursday, April 9th
Another day of family fun here at Marshes Light in Manteo, NC. This morning we visited Jockey’s Ridge State Park, the tallest natural sand dune system in the Eastern United States. We had a great time climbing the dunes, watching the hang gliders, and just rolling around in the sand. We continued our “fun in the sand” with an afternoon on the beach. A truly delicious dinner at the family-friendly Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café was the perfect ending to the perfect day.

Erin and Tom at Jockey’s Ridge State Park

Conquerors of the dune!

King (and Queens) of the mountain (in this case, dune)!

Now that’s a climb!

Wide open spaces

It doesn’t get any better than this.

Great afternoon on the beach.

Categories: Uncategorized.

Tags: manteo family fun, marshes light new home community in historic manteo

Another Great Day of Family Fun at Marshes Light in Manteo, NC

Comments Off

April 9, 2009

DAY 2 – Wednesday, April 8th
Today we visited the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island and it was unbelievable. While the family favorite was the “ocean tank” complete with Mako sharks, being able to touch the sting rays was pretty memorable. From alligators to turtles, the Aquarium kept all of us engaged for hours. We then had a great lunch at the Full Moon Café and spent the rest of the day visiting the many shops in downtown Manteo. We closed the day by watching several boats come into the marina from the balcony of our condominium at Marshes Light. Another great day for the Nelson Family at Marshes Light. Can’t wait to see what tomorrow will bring!

Yes, that a man inside the shark tank!

Mom finally gets in a picture.

The alligator tank…what’s cooler than that?

Lucy gets an up close look!

Categories: Uncategorized.

Tags: manteo family fun, marshes light new home community in historic manteo

A Week of Family Fun at Marshes Light in Manteo, NC

Comments Off

April 9, 2009

The team at Marshes Light have been gracious enough to allow me to document our family vacation on the Beach Road to Manteo Blog. Over the next several days, the Nelson Family will post our daily discoveries and experiences in Manteo, NC.

Our family has always loved North Carolina and this year we wanted to spend our spring break in the historic heart of the Outer Banks. Manteo is just what we were looking for—a great combination of history, beach, boating, dining, and plenty of family entertainment.

DAY 1 – Tuesday, April 7th
We spent the morning at Roanoke Island’s Festival Park. Between the museum, the demonstrations at the “settlement,” and the tour of the Elizabeth II (a working replica of a 16th century sailing vessel, the kids were having so much fun, they didn’t realize how much they were learning about the local history. The lunch conversation at Poor Richard’s Sandwich Shop was focused on the Outer Banks rich history.

A first hand look inside the Elizabeth II

Libby and Lucy wearing 16th century dresses

The Nelson Family (minus Mom aka the photographer) aboard the Elizabeth II

Ben, Lucy and Libby on top of a log used for canoes by island’s Native Americans

Check back tomorrow for more of the Nelson Family’s “Daily Discoveries” at Marshes Light!

Categories: Uncategorized.

Tags: manteo family fun, marshes light new home community in historic manteo

Page 2 of 2«12

Taste of the Beach and more on the Outer Banks

A Little Local Trivia

The Year in Photos

A case of mistaken identity

Decking the Halls on the Outer Banks

1st Annual Marshes Light King Mackerel Tournament

Lots of great reasons to visit the Outer Banks this Fall!

Outer Banks + October = Love is in the Air

Things to do & see in August on the Outer Banks

Summertime on the Outer Banks

Catching dinner with Nana

Manteo’s First Friday Festivities

Lost Colony Opens This Weekend and More Area Happenings!

Fun Things to Do on the Outer Banks April 2010

Outer Banks Events for September, fun for the whole family

Happy 4th of July and other Great Things to Do in Manteo, NC

Fun in the Sun at Marshes Light in Manteo, NC

It Keeps Getting Better at Marshes Light in Manteo, NC

Another Great Day of Family Fun at Marshes Light in Manteo, NC

A Week of Family Fun at Marshes Light in Manteo, NC

Subscribe by Email

Subscribe by RSS Feed

Categories

Recent Posts