Fun Things to do in February on the Outer Banks!

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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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Eat Some Oysters, then Help Bag those Shells

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February 10, 2010

NAGS HEAD –Volunteers are invited to help bag recycled oyster shells that will be used in an ongoing shoreline restoration project at Jockey’s Ridge State Park. The bagging will take place Saturday, Feb. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of the Jockey’s Ridge visitors’ center during the annual George Barnes Valentine’s Day Oyster Reef and Roast.

The roast is hosted by the Friends of Jockey’s Ridge State Park. The park is working with the N.C. Coastal Federation to restore portions of its eroding estuarine shoreline. Part of the restoration includes building an oyster sill, using recycled oyster shells. The sill will protect the shoreline from waves until planted marsh grasses mature and stabilize the shoreline.

This is the second phase of the project. A grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Southeast Aquatic Resources Partnership is paying for the work.

 To volunteer or for more information, contact Justin Barnes at Jockey’s Ridge at 252-441-7132 or visit http://nccoast.org/Newsroom/press-releases/2010/Jockeys-ridge-bagging-020510.pdf.

Image from http://wthemsleyfineart.com/sceneslandscapes “The Oyster Shuckers.”.

Thanks to alert friends at www.marsheslight.com for the tip!

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Manteo and the Outer Banks, Beautiful Any Time of Year

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December 14, 2009

These beautiful shots were taken by Marshes Light resident Joan last week.

Marshes Light Marina & Nags Head Surfing!


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Winners of the 2009 Orvis Catalog Photo Contest

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November 5, 2009

Meet the winners of the 2009 Orvis Dog Catalog Cover Photo, Thatcher & Winston of Dedham, Massachusetts:

Aren’t they sweet?

Meet Buster, he’s pretty sweet too, and loves his home on the Outer Banks.

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Is Condo Living Right for You?

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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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Feels like football

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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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First Day of School on the Outer Banks

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September 3, 2009

My son Sam is a senior at First Flight High School, just started back this week. He is the last of the Whitley Boys to complete their education in the Dare County school system. He will be in the graduating class of 2010. Dare County School System is one of the best in the state, here’s a few reasons why:

Recent news from the school’s website: http://www.darecountyschoolsonline.com/moxie/schools/index.shtml

  • Dare Students Shine as Second Best in State on SAT
  • Dare Schools Meet 98% of Federal Testing Targets
  • FFHS ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicles)Team takes First in Design in International Competition, Buzzard Bay, Massachusetts
  • FFHS Journalism Program Earns Tar Heel Award and more.

There have been memorable events over the years with the Whitley Boys in school, but one that stands out in my mind occurred a couple of years ago.

I packed lunch for Sam when he was 14, a young 9th grader, first year of high school. Off he goes to school. At lunch in the cafeteria, he reaches into his lunch bag, pulls out his sandwich and a Budweiser! Blame it on lack of coffee or something, I guess I thought it was a soda. Good kid that he is, he turned it right in to the teacher on duty.

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Your New Home is Just Under the Rainbow

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August 3, 2009

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

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

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

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Lazy Sunday in July

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July 27, 2009
Hanging out by the pool with Bailey

Bailey was getting some exercise diving after water bottles in the pool (between you and me, she could stand to lose a couple of pounds).

This palm tree has seeded – don’t know if you can see it, but very interesting pod – almost looks like it could be used as a bowl/platter (don’t know if it can be preserved or is strong enough. hmmm….).

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It’s a Mayberry kind of holiday!

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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.

Bridge to Festival Park

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

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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… .

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Marshes Light Discovered by Durham Couple

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May 7, 2009

A beautiful weekend at Marshes Light was enjoyed recently by some folks staying in one of our three bedroom marina villas (pictured right).
Beautiful weather presented a great opportunity for a kayak trip and a trip to the nearby beaches of the Outer Banks.

Bird watching and enjoying all the sights of Manteo, including the Elizabeth II, Festival Park and Marshes Light, from the water were great fun!

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John Hammond Concert & Other Events in April on the OBX

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April 6, 2009

April 9, 8 p.m., John Hammond at the Sea Ranch on the Beach Road in Kill Devil Hills.

April 1 – May 4 – Rhythm and Roots – Southern Music Traditions
Glen Eure’s Ghost Fleet Gallery, Nags Head. Utilizing text panels, artifacts, fieldwork, photographs and sound recordings, the exhibit features an audio component that allow gallery visitors to experience the voices and music of Southern Music Traditions. (252) 473-5558 or darearts.org

April 3 – 28 – Martha Johnson and Julie Moye – Collage and Mixed Media
Dare County Arts Council Gallery, downtown Manteo. (252) 473-5558 or darearts.org

April 9 – Full Moon Madness…Tag Till You Drag
(8pm-11pm) Every full moon Gearworks goes crazy and opens up the arena for a great All You Can Play session. $16…3 games guaranteed. 6-7 games are typical in a 3 hour session. Space is limited. Reservations encouraged 252-480-8512. More info at obxgearworks.com.

April 9 – OBXtreme Magic
Outer Banks Music Showcase. Featuring World-renowned Illusionists Clive Allen & Tracy, Outer Banks Music Showcase, Milepost 4.5 in Kitty Hawk. Incredible Illusions, Mind-Bending Magic and Comedy Audience Participation Live on Stage! 7:30 pm. Tickets $19.95 Adults, $18.95 Seniors, $7 Children. (252) 261-7505. outerbanksmusicshowcase.com

April 10 – Easter EGG-stravaganza
1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Join the Easter Bunny & the Currituck Duck for the Easter Egg-stravaganza with an Egg Hunt (bring your own basket); Duck Pond & Bunny Petting Zoo; Face Painting; Coloring and Temporary Tattoos; Jellybean Counting Contest; Rock Climbing Wall; Bake Sale, Snow Cones & Popcorn; Fabulous Prizes! Admission & Parking is free. For more information call (252) 453-9040.

April 10 – Knight Magic
10 am – noon. Experience the wonder and learn the secrets of magic with magician, Clive Allen. Take home a trick to impress your friends! Only $15 per participant. Reservations encouraged. Please call 252-453-9040 ext 3.

April 11 – Kitty Hawk Kites Annual Easter Eggstravaganza
Kitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Largest Easter Egg Hunt in the Outer Banks! Over 2,000 candy and toy-filled eggs to be collected. Chalk coloring contests, kite making, games and surprise visits from Wil-Bear and friends. (252) 441-4124, (877) FLY-THIS or kittyhawk.com

April 11, 15, 16, 17, 25 – Live at the Outer Banks Music Showcase
Shows nightly at 7:30 pm. (252) 261-7505, outerbanksmusicshowcase.com

April 17 – 18 – REAL Spring 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. Looking for the best prices on used gear from every sport? The REAL Swap Meet is Friday and Saturday, April 17-18, 10am to 4pm daily. For more information: (252)987-6000 or REAL Events.

April 18 – Tour de Cure Cycling Event
Outdoor Pavilion, Roanoke Island Festival Park. A benefit for the American Diabetes Association. A 100-mile ride from Chesapeake, VA to Roanoke Island Festival Park where participants will end their fundraising journey. (757) 455-6335, Ext. 3276 or (888) DIABETES, Ext. 3281.

April 18 – Earth Day
(252) 473-3494, (800) 832-3474 or ncaquariums.com

April 23 – 26 – 7th 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 24 – Frisco Museum to Offer Pine Needle Basket Workshop
As a means of preserving pine needle art, the Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center will present a pine needle basket workshop on April 24, 2009. The workshop will be taught by two master artists, Loretta and Herman Oxendine, elders in the Lumbee nation. 252-995-4440 or visit the web site at nativeamericanmuseum.org.

April 25 – 3rd Annual Antique Appraisal Fair
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. St. Andrews-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, Nags Head. $10 per item or 3 items for $25. (252) 473-2655 or obhc@ncmail.net

April 25 – 2nd Annual Up in Arms Against Domestic and Sexual Violence Arm Wrestling Tournament. All funds raised will go toward Hotline’s domestic violence and sexual assault programs. (252) 473-5121 or obhotline.org

April 25 – 26 – 11th Annual Inter-Tribal Powwow, Journey Home
Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center, Hatteras Island. Traditional Powwow set in a beautiful maritime forest with activities for the entire family. Drumming, singing, dancing, native crafts, exhibits, storytelling, native food and more. (252) 995-4440 or nativeamericanmuseum.org

April 26 – Kinobe and Soul Beat Africa
Art Gallery, Roanoke Island Festival Park. 4 p.m. Kinobe and his crew, “Soul Beat Africa,” take on Uganda’s ethnic sounds and fuse tradition with modern instrumentation. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com

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Along the Beach Road in Nags Head

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April 1, 2009

These homes have weathered many storms and have withstood many changes and rapid growth along the Outer Banks.

Rustic charm, wrap-around porches and the beach bring families back year after year. Even on cloudy days, finding a spot to read a good book or take a stroll searching for shells and sea glass are treasured past-times.


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Fresh Rockfish makes January-February worth living!

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March 13, 2009


According to the NC Division of Marine Fisheries, rock fish is also known as striped bass and is regulated according to the five coastal areas where it is found. I am only interested in ocean rockfish – this is buttery, white meat that to me is better than lobster! It is fortunate that my husband is a great cook as we have rock fish once to twice a week when it is in season. Tuesday evening, he made pan-seared rockfish, roasted asparagus and cheese grits – delish!

When he’s not in the mood to cook, we love dining at the Kill Devil Grill, located near Eighth Street on the Beach Road in Kill Devil Hills. Yesterday, my friend Stephanie and I enjoyed lunch there. It was a beautiful day and she had the fried rockfish sandwich with fries – she’s skinny, she can get away with it- and I enjoyed grilled salmon over salad. It was excellent! Two other specials looked good – the beer battered flounder and the crab cakes! All so good!

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February 7, 2009

MARSHES LIGHT IS COMING TO THE RICHMOND BOAT SHOW FEBRUARY 20-22, 2009!

The Richmond Boat Show is recognized as one of the best boat shows in Central Virginia. Covering nearly 160,000 square feet in seven buildings, with all type of boats and boating equipment on display. Additional exhibits include boat lifts, floating docks, marine electronics, water sports and safety equipment. Experts will be on hand to give information and answer questions about marinas, financing, insurance, boat maintenance and repair and boating safety.

Richmond Raceway Complex600 E. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA
Adults: $7. Ages 6-16: 2. Under 5: Free.

Parking is FREE
Visit the Marshes Light booth and register to win a two nights stay in a beautiful waterfront villa at Marshes Light in historic downtown Manteo.

There’s a whole lotta activity along the outer banks right now!

Marshes Light Marina’s plans to be a full-service marina is becoming a reality. The Manteo Board of Commissioners recently approved our request for a fueling operation. Next step is to obtain necessary CAMA permit. Boat slips are currently for sale or lease with power and water. Contact Dock Master Joe Chambliss for more information at 252-327-9803.

Captain George’s Restaurant from Virginia Beach is under construction and will be open in time for the 2009 Summer Season. Enjoy fresh seafood and other specialties at their new location on 158 Bypass in Kill Devil Hills.

Major earth moving is going on a 10 acre site between the highways in Nags Head, rumor has it that a retail shopping village with a new Food Lion grocery store is coming.

Dare County’s new Community Center on Roanoke Island is designed to benefit property owners and will feature a state-of-the-art fitness center, kitchen and theater.

College of the Albemarle’s new building has started construction on their campus adjacent to Marshes Light. This new building will house their arts and crafts curriculum, small boat building and other non-academic courses.

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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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The Bypass to Manteo

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December 12, 2008
Wednesday morning brought us a bit of a traffic jam:

She was headed south, traveling through Nags Head, maybe on her way to Wanchese to be launched?

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Holiay Happenings from Corolla to Manteo

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December 4, 2008
December 3
It’s a boy! Baby Ike VanderMyde, weighing in at 6 pounds 14 ounces! Congratulations Heather & John!

December 4 – 6
20th Annual Hotlines Festival of Trees. Noon – 9 p.m. Outer Banks Brew Station. Fundraiser of donated Christmas Trees, holiday items, seasonal musical performances, a Santa visit, and bazaar, including an auction to benefit crisis intervention programs of the Outer Banks. (252) 473-5121 or obhotline.org

December 5
First Friday. Downtown Manteo Waterfront. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Lighting of the Christmas Tree. First Friday is a fun-filled, family oriented street festival held the first Friday of each month. Join us for live music, magic, artisans, actors in period dress, a rockclimbing wall and more. For more information visit firstfriday-roanokeisland.com.

December 5
Oakwood Waits & Santa Claus. 6 to 9 pm. Museum Store and Mall. Santa will be on hand to visit with the children, following the tree lighting in Downtown Manteo. The event is in partnership with the Town of Manteo. (252) 475-1500.

December 5
First Friday Pet Parties. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Costume contests, games, treats and fun for pets and their people. Call (252) 473-2094 or visit puparazzi.tripod.com for party theme.

December 5 – 6
Manteo Rotary Rockfish Rodeo. Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park. A fishing tournament sponsored by the Manteo Rotary. For additional information call (252) 473-6644 or rockfishrodeo.com.

December 5 – 7
Christmas By The Sea – Town of Manteo Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade. Christmas Tree lighting will take place on December 5. The Christmas Parade will be at 11 a.m. in Downtown Manteo on December 6. Town of Manteo at (252) 473-2133. Click here for more detailed information.

December 6
Oakwood Waits Christmas Concert. 8-10 pm. Film Theatre. The Oakwood Waits are a versatile group who have mastered many styles, and have a wide appeal for audiences as they present a variety of music ranging from traditional, classical, shape note, jazz, Appalachian, and children’s favorites. The cost of admission is $10.00. (252) 475-1500.

December 6
Howl-O-Days. Join the Red Wolf Coalition and staff from Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge for free Howl-O-Days. Visit redwolves.com or call (252) 796-5600. Click Here for a brochure.
December 8 – 29
Billy Brown: Local Color. Billy Brown is a long time Outer Banks waterman and artist who has a passion for NC history. The show can be viewed Mon-Fri from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call (252) 475-1500.

December 13
Pet Photos with Santa. Noon – 3 p.m. Held at Puparazzi and benefits the Outer Banks SPCA. Have your pets photo taken with our Santa. For more information please call (252) 473-2094 or visit puparazzi.tripod.com

December 13
Whalehead Club 2nd Annual Tree Lighting Celebration. 5 p.m. on the north lawn of Currituck Heritage Park. For more information please visit whaleheadclub.org or call (252) 453-9040.

December 13
Whalehead Club Holiday Piano Concert. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the library of the Whalehead Club. For more information please visit whaleheadclub.org or call (252) 453-9040.

December 17
105th Annual Celebration of the Wright Brothers First FlightWright Brothers National Memorial. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Gather at the exact site at the exact time as the historic first flight to remember, reflect and celebrate this milestone. www.outerbanks.org

December 20
OPEN HOUSE – Mattie Midgette’s Store. 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. Don’t miss this chance to see the legendary Nellie Myrtle Beachcomber Collection. Mile Post 13 on the Beach Road. It is in the heart of Nags Head’s Historic Cottage Row District, just south of Jockey’s Ridge. oldnagshead.org

December 27
Elizabethan Christmas. Noon – 5 p.m. Don’t let the holiday spirit fade! Roanoke Island Festival Park celebrates the third day of Christmas. For more information call (252) 475-1500.

December 28
Oakwood Waits Elizabethan Christmas Concert. 4 pm. Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The Raleigh group will return to perform Elizabethan Christmas Music. The price of admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. For more information call (252) 475-1500.

December 29
Whalehead Club Winter Piano Concert. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the library of the Whalehead Club. For more information please visit whaleheadclub.org or call (252) 453-9040.

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Not your Ordinary Apple Pie

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November 29, 2008
This is a little different from my usual blogging… trying something different… let me know what you think please!

I stumbled upon this recipe “CANDY APPLE PIE”, saved the recipe but didn’t bookmark the page, so I’m unable to give credit to the person who posted the recipe.

It’s the day before Thanksgiving and I am at Marshes Light – new waterfront neighborhood on a marina in Manteo, NC (Outer Banks) today. I’m up bright and early thanks to Bike Boy (my husband who has taken up speed cycling in the wee morning hours – a popular pastime here on the OBX). So, I decide to make the most of my time and make Candy Apple Pie for Turkey Day dessert.
I have been looking forward to using my mother’s favorite pie dish. So, I get that out along with food processor. Nether of these things have seen the light of day in years as I don’t bake very often. I make the graham cracker crust by crushing the crackers and then mixing with melted butter and cinnamon. That gets prepped into the pie dish and baked for 6-8 minutes.

While that is baking, I chop enough pecans to make a cup (looks like a scant cup here) and start peeling the apples (Granny Smith). After the pie crust has cooled, I pour caramel ice cream topping into crust – the recipe calls for ¾ cup, but that seems like way too much, so I probably used ½ cup and then sprinkle with the chopped pecans.

By this time Bike Boy has returned from a 35 mile ride and is cold and hungry. I microwave a pack of cinnamon oatmeal, adding some of the sauteed apples and it’s a hit.

The apples are done and I add them to the pie crust. It doesn’t seem as if there will be enough room for all of the apples, that I am sauteeing in butter, brown sugar and cinnamon until soft. The next step is the cream cheese topping. I mix up 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with lemon juice, vanilla, sugar and an egg until soft.

I add the apples to the pie crust and then cover it with the cream cheese topping – I didn’t think it would fit on top of the apples, but it settles down into the pan without too much fuss.

This goes into the oven at 350° for about 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. I set the timer for 20 minutes as I have a convection oven and tends to cook things much quicker. The pie is done and golden in about 22 minutes.

At this point, I let it cool completely and cover it and refrigerate overnight for Thanksgiving dessert. For the topping, I whip heavy cream with a little bit of sugar and some vanilla until soft peaks form. I completely cover the top of the cooled pie and then add the rest of the chopped pecans and drizzle with the caramel syrup. Bike Boy and the boys have been circling for a while, unusual behavior for them as they don’t usually eat dessert. I make them wait so I can take one last photo.

Delicious – Everyone loved it, and I’ve several requests to remake for Christmas.

What the original recipe did not call for was chilling it overnight, but I think this is very important as the flavors really developed in the apples and biting into that cold layer really balanced out the richness of the cream cheese and whipped cream toppings.

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The Front Porch

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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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