February 18, 2010
February 26: Freedmen’s Colony Blues Concert
The Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 8 p.m. The 6th Annual Freedmen’s Colony Blues Jam
February 26 – 28: The Face on the Barroom Floor
Theatre of Dare. Performances Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:00pm, at the COA Roanoke Island Campus in Manteo. For more information, visit www.theatreofdare.org or call 252-261-4064.
February 27: Local Auditions for The Lost Colony
Auditions are held for the 2010 production season of The Lost Colony at The Lost Colony business office, beginning at 9 a.m. For more information, visit www.thelostcolony.org or call (252) 473-2127.
February 27: Elizabeth Aargh’s Pirate’s Rendezvous
Pamlico Jack’s, Nags Head. Cash Bar at 5:30 p.m. Gourmet dinner and cabaret entertainment at 7 p.m. Reservations required. Call (252) 473-1061.
February 27: Rescue Men—The Story of the Pea Island Surfmen
7:30 p.m. Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Outer Banks debut of the documentary film Rescue Men: The Story of the Pea Island Life Savers; Produced and directed by Los Angeles based DreamQuest Productions. A light reception will follow the film in the Grand Mall. www.roanokeisland.com or call (252) 475-1500.
February 27 – March 29: Priceless Pieces Quilt Show
The Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday – Friday) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Saturday). The annual show will feature approximately 80 new and old quilts and an Earth Speaks mini-quilt display. Free. www.roanokeisland.com or call (252) 475-1500.
February 28: Elizabeth City State Concert Choir
Roanoke Island Festival Park Performance Series. 4 p.m. Indoor Theatre. The 30 member choir will perform at 4th Sunday @ 4 on February 28 in the Indoor Theatre. The performance is free and open to the public. www.roanokeisland.com or call (252) 475-1500.
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Tags: manteo, Nags Head things to do, outer banks, Outer Banks things to do, Roanoke Island Events
December 9, 2009
IT’S BEEN AN INTERESTING YEAR.
In spite of the recession and sluggish real estate market, the Marshes Light community continues to grow, In 2009 we welcomed four new Marina Villa owners and four new homesite owners. We have three full-time residents in the Marina Villas; and there’s a rumor that there may be a single family home under construction in 2010. Architects from Raleigh, NC, are working on the Marina Villa plans for building 15. This building will be parallel to the marina basin and each villa will have incredible sound views facing east. Depending on permits, we hope to begin a pre-sale program soon and start construction shortly thereafter. Currently, there are four three-bedroom villas available for sale (one in the Azalea, three in the Bayberry; prices start at $446,250).
We’ve launched a new marketing program for the Marina and recently attended the Annapolis Boat Show. The weather was awful, but that didn’t deter the crowds. We will be attending a “Trawlerfest” in Fort Lauderdale in January and the Miami Boat Show in February to promote the Marina. As part of our promotion, we are giving away two weeks complimentary dockage, electricity charged separately. We plan to start construction of the Ship’s Store soon in order to be open for the Summer season.
If you would like more information about the Marina and available boat slips, please contact Lee Whitley or Ann Davis at 252-475-9863.
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Tags: manteo, Outer Banks Real Estate, Roanoke Island
November 24, 2009
Located on stately Fernando Street, leading into downtown Manteo, the Coors home was built as a showcase home for Marshes Light. It therefore has all the “bells and whistles” one would expect in a model home. There are numerous architectural details designed to fit the “Manteo Way of Building,”* but the spotlight in this post is on the floors.
Throughout the first floor and the stairs leading up to the second floor, are random-width, reclaimed heart pine boards that have been salvaged from old factories, warehouses and other old buildings throughout the East and Southeast. The individual boards were carefully selected and installed by local craftsmen. Because the wood was originally sawn from old-growth forests, antique heart pine typically contains more heartwood with tighter vertical grain structure and fewer knots than newly sawn examples. This is the wood that helped shape America’s towns and countrysides. The antique heart pine’s classic rich orange, amber and pumpkin hues are complemented by occasional nail holes, wormholes, saw kerfs and watermarks to create a gorgeous one-of-a-kind floor. The floors in the Coors home have a rustic character and are softly polished to a deep amber glow.
The Coors home is available for sale, for more information visit: www.marsheslight.com.
* “The Manteo Way of Building: A Guide for Development” is set of guidelines that will allow for change in Manteo over the next 20 years while maintaining its present character. These guidelines augment the zoning ordinance by providing additional detail for project review. Visit www.townofmanteo.com for more information. The guidelines are set to preserve architectural style and influence neighborhood design.
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Tags: antiques, manteo, model home, pine flooring
September 18, 2009
I had a recent visitor to the sales center in Marshes Light in Manteo, who has been by a couple of times to look at our Marina Villas, a/k/a Marina Condominiums. Harry will give a long, careful look at the homes and the floor plans, albeit wistfully – thinking about the carefree lifestyle he would enjoy, his hours spent on the golf course instead of on top of his roof, cleaning out gutters.
But, invariably he will shake his head and declare, “Nope, there’s no place for my Man-Cave.”
Being married to a man who has three Man-Caves, four if you count the Hunt Club in Granville County, I understand the amount of stuff that an active guy can accumulate and the need to bond over said stuff with other guys.
The Marshes Light Villas are spacious and each one includes a locking storage closet (approx. 8′x8′) and there’s a rack for kayaks and canoes.
But if you need room for an ATV or a large HDTV with serious electronics, or if you have a green thumb and gardening is important, a single family home with detached garage (with FROG) would be your best choice.
Fortunately, at Marshes Light, we have both.
Care-free, low maintenance condo living with lock-and-go flexibility OR a free-standing single home with room for a guy’s (or girl’s) stuff and a garden. Remember, too, that today’s building materials are low maintenance (think Hardi-Plank), which reduces upkeep in a free-standing home.
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Tags: designing space, Man cave, manteo, outer banks
September 13, 2009
On the Outer Banks, you’ll find a plethora of Redskins and Panthers fans. Both teams are on today, Panthers game started at 1 p.m. against Philadelphia; Redskins at Giant Stadium later at 4:15.
Which explains why it is so quiet outside. A beautiful sunny day would usually find people and pets outside on the boardwalk or in a boat or kayak on the Sound.
So, while everyone else is inside rooting it up for the Panthers (who need a little encouragement right now), I took my camera and went outside.
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Tags: Football, manteo, outer banks, Roanoke Island
August 14, 2009
It’s a delight each year to visit the New World Festival of the Arts in downtown Manteo, NC. Paintings, jewelry, sculpture of glass, wood and metal, and pottery to name a few of the treasures found along the 
waterfront.
One of my favorite is the work of Martha Johnson who creates images of mixed media, fabric, paper, stamps, tied together more often than not with quotes and other words to live by. I purchased two little framed pieces for a couple of friends. You can see Martha’s work at the Front Porch Cafe.
Manteo has changed a lot since I lived there in 1979. The downtown area has transformed into a walking, shopping and dining village along an active marina and next to Festival Park , the Outer Banks History Center and the replica of the Elizabeth II. Please make sure you visit Manteo on your next trip to the Outer Banks.
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July 24, 2009
Enjoy the sailing and visit the Manteo Farmer’s Market at the same time. George Washington Creef Park on the Manteo Waterfront. Open May 16 – August 22 (Saturdays) from 8am – 12pm. Rain or Shine. Where all the cool cows buy their flowers, herbs and pies!
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Tags: Family Reunions Outer Banks, farmers market, manteo, sailing
July 4, 2009
It’s a Mayberry kind of 4th of July in downtown Mante! The sun is shining, the wind is blowing gently from the east and the sky is Carolina Blue!
There are a lot of people in town for the holiday; they’re browsing the Farmers’ Market and listening to the live music at center stage beneath the old Courthouse.
Marshes Light Marina welcomes the Chesapeake Cruisers, and everyone, including their boats, is decked out in red, white and blue finery. They’re cooking out under the tent and strolling the Marshes Light boardwalk over to Manteo to shop and dine and see the sights.
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Tags: 4th of July, boating, Family Outings, manteo, marinas in manteo NC, outer banks, Summer Fun
January 8, 2009
Happy New Year!
Exciting news at Marshes Light!
We are getting ready to offer a brand new home – to be constructed in Marshes Light for under $425,000!
Our builder is finalizing plans and specs for this 4 bedroom home to be built on home site 14 – and it will feature main level living with master bedroom and bath on first floor with the kitchen, great room, laundry, office/guest room and full bath, upstairs are two bedrooms and full bath. There is a covered front porch and screened-in porch in the rear. Designed to the Manteo Way of Building guidelines, this charming bungalow will compliment the downtown historic district. The home is approximately 1800 square feet.
Get in on the “ground floor” now and make selections to reflect your personal style! Don’t forget to check out our website at
www.marsheslight.com or give us a call at 888-319-3557.
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Tags: manteo, New Home, outer banks
October 21, 2008
The Manteo Homecoming Parade was held last Saturday. Shown here is the Manteo High School marching band.
Coming up on November 6 at 8 p.m. at the Sea Ranch on the Beach Road in Kill Devil Hills is a concert featuring the Statesmen of Jazz. Find out why legends like Charlie Byrd, Herbie Hancock, Dizzie Gillespie, Etta James and Les Paul chose to perform, record and tour with the musicians honored by this non-profit network. This is a benefit to establish a need-based music lessons fund hosted by The Carolinian Studio. For more information, call 252-473-7154. Make it an evening with dinner at The Pearl – oceanfront dining with a French flair.
Finally, here’s a photo of a recent visitor to Marshes Light, meet Diesel an English bulldog puppy and landscape mascot.
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Tags: food, jazz, manteo, Music, puppies
September 16, 2008
After a week of HOT humid weather, a much welcome northeaster has blown in, dropping temperatures and bringing some rain.
It’s a quiet afternoon in Marshes Light, perfect for sitting in a rocking chair on the front porch with a good book or magazine – I was just looking at the Paula Deen’s magazine, trying to find inspiration for dinner tonight. Shrimp & Grits or Linguine with Clam Sauce? Hmmm…
This weather just feels good, bringing a change of seasons and my favorite time of year on the Outer Banks.
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Tags: books, food, manteo, outer banks, vacation
