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EVENT OF THE MONTH: AUGUST 2010
August 12
Watermelon Festival
Don't miss this big outdoor summer bash with a homegrown backyard feel. Come to Kitty Hawk Kites & Kitty Hawk Sports at Jockey's Ridge Crossing in Nags Head from 10am - 4pm for tons of fun that benefits a great cause! We'll have inflatables like a moon bounce and obstacle course, watermelon seed spitting contests, potato sack races, pie eating contests, rock wall climbing, t-shirt dying, face painting, beach 104 on site, tons of watermelon, and more! All proceeds benefit Wright Flight Foundation, which helps local 5th graders improve their grades by rewarding them with flight! For more information call (877) FLY-THIS, (252) 441-4124 or visit kittyhawkkites.com.
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. Monday - Saturday at 8 p.m. (except July 30, 31 and August 6, 7 and 14). 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. 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 Sat. with a paying adult. 252-473-3414 or thelostcolony.org.
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. Attend this exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how theatrical magic is created at Waterside Theatre. During this 45-minute walking tour you'll see how The Lost Colony’s stage is transformed into several scenes right before your eyes and learn other "tricks of the trade" while visiting the theatre, costume shop, and props areas. Tours are held nightly at 7 p.m. Tickets are $7 per person. Reservations required. 252-473-3414 or thelostcolony.org.
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.
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.
The current schedule of performances is:
Tuesday, June 29- Aquarium (Rock)
Thursday, July 1- Old Enough to Know Better (Dance/Rock)
Tuesday, July 6- Watson & Calhoun (Acoustic Rock)
Thursday, July 8- Sandy Mountain Boys (Bluegrass)
Tuesday, July 13- Connected (Jazz)
Thursday, July 15- Greg Shelton Trio (Acoustic Rock)
Tuesday, July 20- The Wilder Brothers (Acoustic Classic Rock/Blues)
Thursday, July 22- Laura Martier (Jazz)
Tuesday, July 27-Ruth Wyand (Folk/Blues/Country/Americana)
Thursday, July 29- The Crowd (Rock/Pop)
Tuesday, August 3- The Little Kings (Dance Rock-n-Roll)
Thursday, August 5- The Rajun Cajuns (New Orleans Style Dance/Rock)
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
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, please call 252-473-1356 or visit theoutdoorsoutfitters.com.
Weather and Sky Photography by Michael Halminski, Eve Turek and Ray Matthews
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri) 10 a.m. 4 p.m. (Sat). The three are well-known Outer Banks photographers with a passion for weather, sky and its moods. Exhibition: Reception: August 1, 2-4 p.m. During 2010 the gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park will feature a group of exhibitions that give voice to the Earth. Earth Speaks will feature earth friendly mini quilts, beach glass art, nature and weather photography, watercolor collages of whimsical landscapes and wildlife, realistic wildlife paintings and prints, and bird and floral photography, natural material baskets, clay vases and more. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com
9-Hole Golf Scramble every Sunday in August. Shotgun start at 5:00 a.m., entry fee is $55 per player, $35 per local player.Fee includes cart, green fee, gift certificate, prizes and buffet. Entry deadline is Sunday at noon. Call the golf shop to sign up (252) 441-8073 Ext. 2 or visit us on the web at www.nagsheadgolflinks.com.
Located at Ramada Plaza Hotel in Kill Devil Hills, performances begin at 9 pm. Every Wednesday. For tickets and a list of performers, please visit comedyclubobx.com.
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.
Come & Fly with Flying Smiles Kites. Bring your own kite or share on of ours! Novices & Professionals welcome. Polish your skills or learn new techniques in the beautiful waterfront Park setting. Let out your inner child & watch your smiles soar! Located at Whalehead Club and Currituck Heritage Park, kite flying begins at 11 am.
Outer Banks Music Showcase. Experience the Outer Banks most incredible live show, OBXtreme Magic. 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.
Nags Head 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)! Make kites, get your face painted, shoot water balloons, fly kites, try the hottest new toys and outdoor games, and much more! For more information email events@kittyhawk.com or visit kittyhawk.com.
Enjoy a Wednesday afternoon of wine tasting and entertainment under the tents on the north lawn of the Whalehead Club. With $20 admission you 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. Festivals start at 3:00 pm. Children are also welcome at no charge. Bring your pets on a leash. Parking is free. Currituck Heritage Park, Corolla.
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.
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 complimentary souvenir program, theatre backstage tour and a feast of delicious royal treats. 48-hour advance reservations required. Allow approximately 2 hours - actual run-times may vary. Tickets: $22 for adults, $11 for youth (4-14 years). (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org.
Relax on the south lawn at Currituck Heritage Park and enjoy local musicians performing on the historic Whalehead Club front porch. Bring a 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. For more information and to see a schedule of performers, please visit Whalehead Club.
Thursday evenings at dusk, hear Spooky Tales of the past including Lost Pirates, shipwrecks, Mr. Kight's Cigar and much more! Reservation required- call early for this popular tour! $15.00 per person/ $7.00 under age 8. Whalehead Club.
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.
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.
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. 8 p.m. One of the most beloved family musicals comes over the rainbow to Waterside Theatre as The Lost Colony Company brings the characters of Oz to life with song and dance. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org.
8 am, MP 4.5 Beach Access. Set on the Sands in front of the "Old Station" public bath house in Kitty Hawk. This 5K beach run/walk charity race benefits the Outer Banks Relief Foundation. Entry fee is $25 until July 30th and $30 from July 31st on. Online registration available at active.com before August 6th. 400 Person cap on registration so register early!
Ages 10 and up. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Travel through time with our favorite mercenary soldier, Smolkin’. Luckily, Smolkin’s been around for over 400 years so there are many more experiences to share. Some topics will be Pirates, Women in the Military and specific battle that Smolkin enjoyed personally. (252) 475-1500 Ext 232 or email tracy.haerther@ncdcr.gov or visit roanokeisland.com.
August 10 - 12 at 10:30 a.m. August 10 and 11 at 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.
Don't miss this big outdoor summer bash with a homegrown backyard feel. Come to Kitty Hawk Kites & Kitty Hawk Sports at Jockey's Ridge Crossing in Nags Head from 10am - 4pm for tons of fun that benefits a great cause! We'll have inflatables like a moon bounce and obstacle course, watermelon seed spitting contests, potato sack races, pie eating contests, rock wall climbing, t-shirt dying, face painting, beach 104 on site, tons of watermelon, and more! All proceeds benefit Wright Flight Foundation, which helps local 5th graders improve their grades by rewarding them with flight! For more information call (877) FLY-THIS, (252) 441-4124 or visit kittyhawkkites.com.
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. Attend three unique theatrical events. Festival price includes a premium seat for performances of The Lost Colony (8 p.m., August 13), Reaching for the Stars (8 p.m., August 14) and the Hurrah Player’s performance of Disney’s High School Musical (7:30 p.m., August 15). Tickets are $40 per person. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org.
Reaching for the Stars - A Spectacle of Song and Dance
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. Enjoy a showcase of original dances and live music performed by the talented Lost Colony Company under the stars. One performance only. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org.
Rescue Men: The Story of the Pea Island Life Savers
2 p.m. Indoor Theatre Join us for 2nd Saturday’s on August 14th for the documentary film Rescue Men: The Story of the Pea Island Life Savers. The film will be shown 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.
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; they will exhibit weather and sky photography. 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.
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. 7:30 p.m. Celebrate Virginia’s talented Hurrah Players present this action-packed summer extravaganza with Troy, Gabriella and the rest of the Wildcats who finish junior year and blast onto the summer scene. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org.
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.
The Lost Colony Virginia Dare Anniversary Performance
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. 8 p.m. See a 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.
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.
Ocean games is the best day at the beach all summer! Come to the beach behind the Ramada Plaza (mile post 9) in Kill Devil Hills from 10am - 4pm. We'll have kayak and paddleboard races all day long. Anyone who wants to rent a kayak or paddleboard can do so for free all day long. We have our biggest selection ever of used and new Kayaks this year--as well as new lines of paddleboards, skimboards, and body boards. Check out pictures from last year's sand castle building contest on our facebook page! Don't miss the best FREE day on the beach! For more information email events@kittyhawk.com or visit kittyhawk.com.
Located at Ramada Plaza Hotel in Kill Devil Hills, performances begin at 9 pm. Every Wednesday. For tickets and a list of performers, please visit comedyclubobx.com.
Enjoy this outdoor art and gift show on the banks of the Currituck Sound. This festival features the talents of artists showcasing a variety of media and quality gifts. Plus musical entertainment, local food concessions, art auction, and children's activities! Admission is free with a $5 parking donation requested. Hours are Wednesday, September 1 from 10 - 7 and Thursday, September 2 - 9 to 3.
Nags Head 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)! Make kites, get your face painted, shoot water balloons, fly kites, try the hottest new toys and outdoor games, and much more! For more information email events@kittyhawk.com or visit www.kittyhawk.com.
Enjoy a Wednesday afternoon of wine tasting and entertainment under the tents on the north lawn of the Whalehead Club. With $20 admission you 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. Festivals start at 3:00 pm. Children are also welcome at no charge. Bring your pets on a leash. Parking is free. Currituck Heritage Park, Corolla.
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, please call 252-473-1356 or visit theoutdoorsoutfitters.com.
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.
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). Watercolor collages of landscapes and whimsical wildlife by popular artist, E.M. Corsa. Free. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com.
Come join us for a two day adventure riding the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. Imagine the wind blowing in your face, the smell of salt air and your trusty companion with you on a relaxing day riding your horse on the beach. Enjoy an evening "FUN SHOW" too! Call now to make your reservations. Space is limited so sign up now. The cost for the two day event is $80 per rider. Call 252-232-2262 for more information.
Get your yaarrggghh on during these 4 days of Pirate madness! Authentic Pirates will be here pillaging local restaurants (Kellys, Pamlico Jacks, Mako Mikes, Big Al's, Jolly Roger, Outer Banks Brewing Station, and more) as well as our Kitty Hawk Kites stores! September 19th is National Talk Like A Pirate Day, so come give us your best Arrgh and bring the kids to the Scalliwag School For Scoundrels at the Kitty Hawk Kites store in Nags Head on September 19. For more information email events@kittyhawk.com or visit kittyhawk.com.
4 p.m. Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. (252) 475-1500. roanokeisland.com.
