Outer Banks to Roanoke Island, Southern Shores to Marshes Light: exploring life on a barrier island. A guide to fun, family, home, real estate, restaurants, surf, sun and more.
It was a beautiful evening for a dinner cruise. We left the docks at Pirates Cove at 6 p.m. and cruised around Roanoke Island for about an hour and a half. The boat let us off at the Town of Manteo docks where most of the guests went on to enjoy a concert at Roanoke Island Festival Park.
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Saturday is the day to visit Roanoke Island. Starting at 8 a.m. in downtown Manteo, the Farmer’s Market, fresh produce, flowers, plants, sweets, pottery and more, until noon every Saturday through October.
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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
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Brinkley House, yard with adirondack chairs, whitewashed elm, grape arbor, circa 1940's.
Imagine a sunny day 70 years ago. Fish are biting, crabs are plentiful. Fresh tomatoes and corn from the garden. Nice cool breeze off the water.
Over the years, the Brinkley house is forgotten… fallen into disrepair.
There’s potential buried under that lonely exterior.
Old siding is removed, and the Brinkley House is readied for its new location in the new Marshes Light Subdivision, 2007.
Categories: Historic Architecture.
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.
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These beautiful shots were taken by Marshes Light resident Joan last week.
Marshes Light Marina & Nags Head Surfing!
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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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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.
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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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Manteo is jumping with lots of great family fun this July! Here’s the “short” list of activities. I’ve highlighted some special events!
Kinobe Soul Beat Africa Summer Children’s Performance Series
For more detail, check out http://www.roanokeisland.com/index.php?name=calendar#July or call
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