| January 2006
January 6
First Friday on Roanoke Island
6pm - 8pm. Historic Downtown Manteo comes alive with music,
shopping, dining and many special events. These monthly
parties bring out the best of a great little town. Call
252-473-5121 for more information.
January 7 - 8
8th Annual Outer Banks Wedding Expo
First Flight High School in Kill Devil Hills. The Expo is
the oldest and largest wedding planning event on the Outer
Banks and is attended by over 700 brides and their families
from across the country. The Expo is the centerpiece of
a weekend full of activities for future Outer Banks brides.
A welcome reception is scheduled for Saturday, January 7,
at the Comfort Inn South in Nags Head. The Association is
planning a fashion show on Sunday at the Expo. OBWA will
also draw a winner of the Outer Banks Dream Wedding Grand
Prize, a package of wedding-related services and goods donated
by members of the Association. Nearly 100 Outer Banks wedding
businesses are expected to exhibit at the Expo, which is
open only to Outer Banks Wedding Association members. For
updates and details on the Wedding Expo and Reception or
information on how to join OBWA, visit www.outerbanksweddingassoc.org.
January 15
First annual Outer Banks Wedding Show
Kitty Hawk NC –Three Dog Ink is happy to announce the
first annual Outer Banks Wedding Show to be held Sunday
January 15, 2005, 11am to 3pm at First Flight High School
in Kill Devil Hills, NC. Save the date and plan to attend
a gathering of the areas top wedding professionals. The
Outer Banks Wedding Show will feature a honeymoon giveaway
(American Express travel gift certificated valued at $2000.00
toward a honeymoon destination of their choice. You must
be present to win. Saturday kicks off the event with many
Outer Banks businesses hosting in house receptions, Nearly
100 Outer Banks wedding professions will participate in
the show. There will be a fashion show and musical samplings.
Pre-registered brides will receive free admission and prepaid
attendees will save $2.00 on admission. The concession stand
will benefit the The First Flight PTA.. Falling on the holiday
weekend take the time to enjoy the show and explore the
beautiful Outer Banks. Join us and you’ll find everything
you need to plan the perfect beach wedding. For more information
visit our website www.outerbanksweddingshow.com.
January 22 - February 17
28th Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show
On display at the Ghost Fleet Gallery in Nags Head through
February. Includes a wide variety of local fine art ranging
from conceptual to realistic. Sculpture, painting, drawing,
fiber, pottery and mixed media. The show is the longest
running visual art exhibition in the county. Stick gained
recognition as an illustrator for magazines such as Collier's,
Saturday Evening Post, Ladies Home Journal and Outdoor America
during the early part of the 20th century. He is most known
for painting hundreds of hunting and fishing scenes to illustrate
outdoor and adventure stories. In addition to his contribution
to the art world, Stick was a man of vision. After visiting
the Outer Banks of North Carolina in the 1920s on a surf-fishing
trip, he became enamored with the region and its potential
as a tourist destination. It was largely through Stick's
efforts, that the Cape Hatteras National Seashore was established
as America's first national seashore. Open to members and
residents. Cash awards. Drop off dates for artwork are January
17 & 18 between 10-6 and pick up dates are February
18 & 19 between 10-5. Opening Reception: Saturday, January
21, 2006 7-9 p.m. Please log on to www.darearts.org or call
252-473-5558 for more information.
February 2006
November 10, 2005 - February
8, 2006
Holiday Small Works Show
Sea and Sounds Gallery, Manteo. Over 500 items of affordable
framed originals, reproductions and photography that are
no larger than 16"x16" as well as pottery, glass,
jewelry, fiber, metal, mixed media and wood for holiday
shopping. Great stocking stuffer items available! Open to
members. Drop-off on November 7-9, 2005. Pick up February
6-8, 2006. Daily hours of operation: 10-5 M-F and 12-4 on
Saturday and Sunday through December 31, 2005. The gallery
is closed on Sundays in January, February and March. For
more information please call 252-473-5558 or visit www.darearts.org
January 22 - February 17
28th Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show
On display at the Ghost Fleet Gallery in Nags Head through
February. Includes a wide variety of local fine art ranging
from conceptual to realistic. Sculpture, painting, drawing,
fiber, pottery and mixed media. The show is the longest
running visual art exhibition in the county. Stick gained
recognition as an illustrator for magazines such as Collier's,
Saturday Evening Post, Ladies Home Journal and Outdoor America
during the early part of the 20th century. He is most known
for painting hundreds of hunting and fishing scenes to illustrate
outdoor and adventure stories. In addition to his contribution
to the art world, Stick was a man of vision. After visiting
the Outer Banks of North Carolina in the 1920s on a surf-fishing
trip, he became enamored with the region and its potential
as a tourist destination. It was largely through Stick's
efforts, that the Cape Hatteras National Seashore was established
as America's first national seashore. Open to members and
residents. Cash awards. Drop off dates for artwork are January
17 & 18 between 10-6 and pick up dates are February
18 & 19 between 10-5. Opening Reception: Saturday, January
21, 2006 7-9 p.m. Please log on to www.darearts.org or call
252-473-5558 for more information.
February 1 - 28
North Carolina Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island
The NC Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island will offer a variety
of maritime skills, boatbuilding, sailing programs and workshops
throughout the year in the Creef Boathouse. Visit the Roanoke
Marshes Lighthouse and learn the history of these screw-pile
lights. Times and dates vary seasonally. Visit www.obxmaritime.org
or call (252) 475-1750 for current programming schedules.
February 2
Murphy to Manteo Groundhog Day event
Only Murphy knows! Roll out the red carpet, Murphy the Groundhog
is returning to Manteo. The Murphy to Manteo Groundhog Day
event will be held at the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island
on Thursday, February 2nd from 9:00 – 11:00 AM. Escorting
Murphy the Groundhog (Marmota monax) will be The NC Zoological
Society.
The NC Aquarium and The NC
Zoo are excited to partner in this event and give weather-weary
residents and excited children an opportunity to see Murphy
in person. Will Murphy see his shadow? Lending his expertise,
he could forecast six more weeks of winter if he sees his
shadow. If he does not see his shadow, then spring is on
its way!
Don’t be left in the
shadows of all those who will be celebrating the arrival
of NC’s own native weatherman. Call 473-3494 today
for more information!
February 3 and 4
Little Shop of Horrors
First Flight High School in Kill Devil Hills at 8:00PM.
Tickets are $15.00 for adults. Senior in advance only are
$10.00, Students are $6.00 up to High School. For more information
please visit www.theatreofdare.org
February 3
First Friday on Roanoke Island
6pm - 8pm. Historic Downtown Manteo comes alive with music,
shopping, dining and many special events. These monthly
parties bring out the best of a great little town. Call
252-473-5121 for more information.
February 5
Little Shop of Horrors
First Flight High School in Kill Devil Hills at 2:00PM.
Tickets are $15.00 for adults. Senior in advance only are
$10.00, Students are $6.00 up to High School. For more information
please visit www.theatreofdare.org
February 10 and 11
Little Shop of Horrors
First Flight High School in Kill Devil Hills at 8:00PM.
Tickets are $15.00 for adults. Senior in advance only are
$10.00, Students are $6.00 up to High School. For more information
please visit www.theatreofdare.org
February 11
21st Annual Oyster Feast
Stumpy Point Community Center. Noon to 6pm. Click here for
more information.
February 11
Valentine’s Dance
Join us for an evening of dinner, dancing, and fun you’re
your sweetheart. Click here for more information. Call 252-473-2127
for details.
February 11
9th Annual Artful Fund-raising Gala
Port O' Call Restaurant, Kill Devil Hills. 80's Theme. The
always themed Gala will feature a Bountiful Feast, Live
Music, Door Prizes, Take-Home Art and much more. Interpretive
dress is always encouraged! As always, the real reason for
the festivities is to raise money for Dare County Arts Council
and the success of this annual fundraising event depends
on the generosity of patrons. Limited Sponsorship packages
will be available until February 10. For gala or ticket
information, please visit www.darearts.org or call 252-473-5558.
February 12
Little Shop of Horrors
First Flight High School in Kill Devil Hills at 2:00PM.
Tickets are $15.00 for adults. Senior in advance only are
$10.00, Students are $6.00 up to High School. For more information
please visit www.theatreofdare.org
February 17
African American Blues Concert
7 p.m. The Film Theatre
The concert will feature renowned musicians Mike Hood and
Davis “Honey Boy” Edwards. Call (252) 475-1500
for more information or visit us online at www.roanokeisland.com
February 17 - 28
History, Arts and Fun - All Rolled Into one!
Roanoke Island Festival Park. 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," art shows
monthly in The Art Gallery, gifts at The Museum Store, picnic
areas, marsh-side boardwalks, a fossil pit, waters edge
performances, a host of friendly interpreters and other
daily scheduled events. Don't miss the NC Maritime Museum
on Roanoke Island, just a block away that features a working
boathouse and the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse. Hours vary
seasonally. For additional information, call (252) 475-1506,
(252) 475-1500 or visit us online at www.roanokeisland.com
February 18 - 19
Roanoke Island 1862-A Civil War Living History Weekend
February 18 (from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.) and February 19 (from
10 a.m. - 3 pm). Roanoke Island Festival Park. Outdoor Pavilion.
A Civil War Living History Weekend will commemorate the
144th Anniversary of The Battle of Roanoke Island on February
18 (from 10 am to 5 pm) and February 19 (from 10 am to 3
pm) at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The sixth annual festival
will feature re-enactors of Union and Confederate soldiers,
Civil War-Era Sailors and Civilians. Other events include
period activities such as artillery demonstrations, drills,
living history encampments, blacksmithing, rope making,
woodworking, leatherwork, crafts, presentations, lectures,
book signings, period music performances and children's
activities. For more information call (252) 475-1500 or
visit us online at www.roanokeisland.com
February 25
Local Auditions for the 2006 production Season at The Lost
Colony
Auditions are held at The Lost Colony Business Office and
begin at 9:00 am. For details, call 252-473-2127.
February 25
The Elizabethan Rendezvous 5
Penguin Isle Restaurant. Cash bar, 5:30 pm; Dinner &
entertainment 7:00 pm. A full 7-course gourmet feast with
wines, beer and cider. Elizabethanesque-entertainments--interspersed
between courses. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth I (English
actor Miss Barbara Hird) and Sir Walter Raleigh (Bill Rea)
preside over the feast and a company of professional musicians
and actors. Seating limited; Reservations required. For
reservations/information contact the production office at
(252) 473-1061 or elizr1558@yahoo.com
March 2006
March 1 - 5
SETC Auditions
(South Eastern Theatre Conference) Orlando, FL.
March 1 - 27
Ninth Annual Priceless Pieces Past & Present Quilt Extravaganza
The annual event is organized
by the local Teacup Quilters. The popular show features
old and new quilts made by, or belonging to, the people
of the region. “ Many of the quilts and their stories
are an important part of our Dare County history and heritage.
And each year, I am amazed at the beautiful quilts that
we are so generously allowed to display by their owners”,
says Teacup Quilter Annette Ratzenberger. An opening reception
will be held on Sunday, March 5 from 2-4 p.m. The local
gospel-singing group, Echoes of Heritage, will perform.
Various quilt-related demonstrations and activities are
scheduled throughout the month. A Quilt Trunk Show will
be presented on March 11th at 1:00 p.m.A quilting supply
Vendor day is scheduled for Saturday, March 18th from noon-
4 p.m. The public is invited to attend. The show is open
to the public Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday
and Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m. It is free and open to the
public, for more information call (252) 475-1500 or visit
us online at www.roanokeisland.com
March 3
First Friday on Roanoke Island
6pm - 8pm. Historic Downtown Manteo comes alive with music,
shopping, dining and many special events. These monthly
parties bring out the best of a great little town. Call
252-473-5121 for more information.
March 18
IOD Auditions
(Institute of Outdoor Drama) Chapel Hill, NC.
March 18
9th Annual Polar Plunge
For the past 7 years, the Polar Plunge has raised over $56,000
for the "We Build People" scholarship fund that
benefits children and families in need on the Outer Banks.
These scholarships are used to supplement membership costs,
childcare programs, summer camp memberships, swim lessons,
and many other programs that go on at the YMCA here on the
beach. Every year, 100% of the money raised by those who
take the Plunge goes directly into this fund, and 100% of
this money is used for the members of the YMCA on the Outer
Banks. www.obxpolarplunge.com
March 19
17th Annual Kelly's Restaurant and Tavern's St. Patrick's
Day Parade
North Carolina's largest St. Patrick's Day Parade. Beach
Road MP 12 - 10.5, Nags Head. 1:00 pm. Rain or Shine. For
more information please call 252-441-4116 or visit www.kellysrestaurant.com
March 25 - 26
Kitty Hawk Kites Fly Into Spring
Jockey's Ridge State Park (mp 12.5), Nags Head. Come and
start off the kiting season right. We will have informal,
free kite flying lessons, including a mass ascension, and
lots of games, demos, and free kite making for the kids.
This is a fun fly for all ages! Kitty Hawk Kites is proud
to Kick-Off National Kite Month with this great family fun
event. 877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com
April 2006
April 3 - 7
Tom Francesconi, NWS Watercolor Workshop
Dare County Arts Council and Roanoke Island Festival Park
formed a unique partnership to offer art workshops by well-known
artists in April and October each year. These workshops
are set up to encourage creativity among students in the
midst of unique history, environment and culture of the
Outer Banks. Classes are for beginners, intermediate and
advanced artists. Through daily discussions and demonstrations,
Tom will share his experience and knowledge on such topics
as subject matter, concept, planning a painting, design,
design elements and their application along with color and
its usage. Enrollment is limited to 20 students. Total tuition
is $425. Housing is available at the Roanoke Island Festival
Park housing facility in Manteo for a nominal fee. Tom's
paintings have achieved prominence through acceptance and
Awards in major national exhibitions. He has earned signature
membership in the National Watercolor Society, the Transparent
Watercolor Society of America and Northwest Watercolor Society,
among others. Please log on to www.darearts.org or call
252-473-5558 for more information.
April 3 - 9
7th Annual Kite Week
All over the Outer Banks! Join in the fun of kiting. Learn
the science behind flying kites, the art behind flying,
and enjoy the fun for the whole family. Kitty Hawk Kites
will be doing school assemblies, community demos, and sharing
the joy of flight. 877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com
April 3 - 24
Dare County High Schools Art Show
Roanoke Island Festival Park. Art Gallery. Monday - Friday
from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Enjoy the art of students from Manteo,
First Flight, Manteo Alternative and Cape Hatteras High
Schools. Works are in a variety of media, such as photography,
paintings, sculpture, pottery, and more. There will be an
opening reception for the show on Sunday, April 2 from 4
- 6 p.m. The show is free and open to the public. For more
information call (252) 475-1500 or visit us online at www.roanokeisland.com
April 6 - 9
4th Annual Outer Banks Bike Week
For more information visit www.harleybay.com
April 7
First Friday on Roanoke Island
6pm - 8pm. Historic Downtown Manteo comes alive with music,
shopping, dining and many special events. These monthly
parties bring out the best of a great little town. Call
252-473-5121 for more information.
April 15
Kitty Hawk Kites Annual Easter Eggstravaganza
Kitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head (mp 12.5). Family fun with the
Easter Candy Dig at Kitty Hawk Kites. Chalk coloring contests,
kite making games and surprise visits from Wil-Bear and
friends. Come welcome spring to the Outer Banks. 10:00 AM
to 4:00 PM. 877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com
April 21
Lost Colony Annual Golf Classic
Sea Scape Golf Links. For info. call 252-473-2127 ext. 229.
April 22
Third Annual Tux and Topsider Dance
8:00 p.m. The Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island
“The Crowd” will provide music. Heavy hors d’oeuvres,
beer and wine will be served. Dress is “ Yacht Club
Casual.”- A tux is not required; dress in your favorite
yacht club attire! A silent auction will be held, during
the event. Proceeds from the dance will benefit programming
at the NC Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island. Tickets are
$50 each and can be purchased at the Maritime Museum on
Roanoke Island and Roanoke Island Festival Park, or by calling
(252) 475-1750 or emailing obxmaritime@earthlink.com
April 22
Tour de Cure Cycling Event
Roanoke Island Festival Park. Outdoor Pavilion. 100-mile
ride from Chesapeake, VA to Manteo, NC where participants
will end their fundraising journey at Roanoke Island Festival
Park. A benefit for the American Diabetes Association. For
more information, call (757) 424-6662 x 3276 or (800) DIABETES
x 3276.
April 26 - 29
Land of Beginnings Festival
A three-day festival of activities and happenings across
the Outer Banks that will celebrate the diverse cultural
sites of the area and culminate in a black-tie gala at the
Wright Brothers Memorial Pavilion. For details call 252-473-2127.
April 28 - 30
Windfest
Frisco Woods. 10:00am - 4:00pm. Kite boarding is the biggest
sport to hit the wind since windsurfing! Come take lessons,
watch the demos, and learn more about the latest equipment.
This event is in partnership with one of Windsurfing's oldest
events - Windfest. 877-FLY-THIS or 441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com
April 29
March of Dimes- Walk America 2006
Roanoke Island Festival Park. Outdoor Pavilion. 9 a.m. The
March of Dimes will sponsor this event. Registration at
9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m. The five-mile walk
takes participants through historic Manteo, followed by
a picnic. For additional information call (757) 361-0000
or 1-800-732-7097.
April 29
Jolly Roger Spring Fishing Tournament
8am - 3pm. Fish the Outer Banks beaches - surf of course.
Big party following the tournament at the Jolly Roger with
free food and lots of prizes and raffles. For more information
please call 252-441-6530 or email jroger@charter.net
April 29 - 30
8th Annual Inter-Tribal Powwow "Journey Home"
Open to the public, activities for the entire family, Native
American dancing, singing, drumming, exhibits, story-telling,
fine crafts, demonstrations, native food, and much, much
more! Admission. Held at the Nature Trail - Frisco Native
American Museum and Natural History Center. April 29th from
10:00am - 8:30pm and April 30th from 10:00am - 4:00pm. Rain
or Shine. For more information please call 252-995-4440
or visit www.nativeamericanmuseum.org
May 2006
May 1 - 29
9th Annual Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show
Features an eclectic mix of local art. On display at the
Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Held in memory
of Mollie Fearing, one of the founders of the root organization
from which DCAC arose. In 1975 a group of Dare county residents
met at the home of Mollie Fearing where they set about founding
an organization that would introduce thousands of school
children and adults to music, dance, theatre, painting,
sculpture, poetry and literature. The organization would
initially be called the Sea and Sounds Arts Council and
later, the Dare County Arts Council. Mollie Fearing was
elected president of the Arts Council in 1975 and was a
vital supporter and advocate of the arts until the time
of her death on September 3, 1997. Mollie's contributions
to the community were numerous, from serving as mayor for
the Town of Manteo, to serving on the board of the Roanoke
Island Historical Association, to her dedication to the
arts. Mollie's legacy in our community remains strong to
this day. Open to members and residents. Cash awards. Drop
off dates for artwork are April 26 & 27 between 9-5
and pick up date is May 30 & 31 between 9-5. Opening
Reception: Sunday, May 7, 2006 4-6 p.m. Please log on to
www.darearts.org or call 252-473-5558 for more information.
May 4
Barbara Martin and Mac Walter Concert
7:30 p.m. The Film Theatre
Barbara Martin will present music that is a rich stew of
earthly blues and folk peppered with sassy, swinging jazz.
Tickets are $10.00 and may be purchased in advance at the
Park or at the door the night of the event.
May 4 - 7
Spring Wings Over Water
The 2nd annual Spring Wings Over Water introduces visitors
to the awakening natural world on the Outer Banks. Participants
can choose from a variety of birding, paddling and natural
history programs to explore this world of breeding birds,
blooming wildflowers and brightly colored butterflies. For
more information please call 252-441-8144 or visit www.wingsoverwater.org
May 5
First Friday on Roanoke Island
6pm - 8pm. Historic Downtown Manteo comes alive with music,
shopping, dining and many special events. These monthly
parties bring out the best of a great little town. Call
252-473-5121 for more information.
May 10 - 13
12th Annual Hatteras Village Offshore Open
Registration starts at 4:00pm on May 10th. Fishing days
are May 11th - 13th from 8:00am - 3:00pm. Social events
in the evenings. Billfish and gamefish tournament. For more
information please call 800-676-4939 or visit www.hatterasoffshoreopen.com
May 11 - June 14
SilverArts Exhibition
Senior artists (55+) have a once-a-year opportunity to exhibit
their work during the SilverArts portion of the Outer Banks
Senior Games, which takes place in April 2006 at the KDH
Baum Center. This event, which highlights the talents of
the area's many seniors, focuses on Visual and Heritage
Arts. Heritage Arts includes woodcarving, stained glass,
woodworking, jewelry making, quilting and needlework. Visual
Arts categories encompass drawing (both graphite and colored
pencils), oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastels, charcoal, sculpture
and pottery. First Place Winners in each of the arts categories
will have their work on display at the Sea & Sounds
Gallery in Manteo from May 11 - June 14. Please log on to
www.darearts.org or call 252-473-5558 for more information.
May 13
Nags Head Woods 5K Run & 1 Mile Family Fun Run
The Nature Conservancy located west of 158 bypass on Ocean
Acres Drive Time - 8:00a.m. Contact - www.outerbankskiwanisclub.org
May 15 - 19
6th Annual Hang Gliding Week
Throughout the Outer Banks! Celebrate in the area where
flight began. We will be doing school assemblies, club presentations,
and educating the area about Hang Gliding. Help us welcome
the best Hang Gliding pilots in the world as they come to
the place where Wright Brothers first flew. 877-FLY-THIS
or 252-441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com
May 17
Bloody Mary and The Virgin Queen
Roanoke Island Festival Park. Film Theatre. May 17, 24,
and 31 at 3 p.m. This production is a humorous musical farce
based on the relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and
her half-sister, Mary Tudor. The two loathed one another
and yet are buried in the same tomb in London's Westminster
Abbey. The production takes place in the tomb, in the present
day. Admission is free. For additional information call
(252) 473-1061 or (252) 475-1500 or visit www.roanokeisland.com
May 19 - 21
34th Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular
Jockey's Ridge State Park (mp 12.5), Nags Head. The oldest
continuous Hang Gliding Competition is going back to the
past for the Classic Spectacular in 2006. Demonstrations,
street dance and awards ceremonies are all features of this
spectacular event. 877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com
May 24
Bloody Mary and The Virgin Queen
Roanoke Island Festival Park. Film Theatre. May 17, 24,
and 31 at 3 p.m. This production is a humorous musical farce
based on the relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and
her half-sister, Mary Tudor. The two loathed one another
and yet are buried in the same tomb in London's Westminster
Abbey. The production takes place in the tomb, in the present
day. Admission is free. For additional information call
(252) 473-1061 or (252) 475-1500 or visit www.roanokeisland.com
May 26 - 28
Pirate's Cove Memorial Weekend Tournament
Pirate's Cove. Target: Meatfish. Entry: Teams $300 per.
Fishing 1 Day: May 27th or 28th. Registration: May 26th
6:30PM - 9:00PM. Awards Dinner: May 29th 6:30 - 9:00PM.
For more information call 800-422-3610 or visit www.fishpiratescove.com
May 26 - 28
7th Annual Cobia "Inshore Attack" Tournament
Pirate's Cove. Registration: May 26th. Fishing: May 27th
& 28th and June 3rd and 4th. For more information call
800-422-3610 or visit www.fishpiratescove.com
May 28
8th Annual Outer Banks Jaycees Beach Music Festival
Roanoke Island Festival Park, The Outdoor Pavilion, Manteo.
3pm - 8pm. Fun in the sun and beach music all day. Food
and beverages available. Tickets in advance and at the gate.
Call 475-1500 for more information or visit us online at
www.darecountyjaycees.com or email jayceebmf@yahoo.com
May 31
Bloody Mary and The Virgin Queen
Roanoke Island Festival Park. Film Theatre. May 17, 24,
and 31 at 3 p.m. This production is a humorous musical farce
based on the relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and
her half-sister, Mary Tudor. The two loathed one another
and yet are buried in the same tomb in London's Westminster
Abbey. The production takes place in the tomb, in the present
day. Admission is free. For additional information call
(252) 473-1061 or (252) 475-1500 or visit www.roanokeisland.com
June 2006
May 11 - June 14
SilverArts Exhibition
Senior artists (55+) have a once-a-year opportunity to exhibit
their work during the SilverArts portion of the Outer Banks
Senior Games, which takes place in April 2006 at the KDH
Baum Center. This event, which highlights the talents of
the area's many seniors, focuses on Visual and Heritage
Arts. Heritage Arts includes woodcarving, stained glass,
woodworking, jewelry making, quilting and needlework. Visual
Arts categories encompass drawing (both graphite and colored
pencils), oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastels, charcoal, sculpture
and pottery. First Place Winners in each of the arts categories
will have their work on display at the Sea & Sounds
Gallery in Manteo from May 11 - June 14. Please log on to
www.darearts.org or call 252-473-5558 for more information.
June 1 - 28
Paintings by Ben Miller
Roanoke Island Festival Park. Art Gallery. Monday-Friday
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dare County artist, Ben Miller, paints
in oils and acrylics in the style of impressionistic realism.
His subject matters include portraits and still life. An
opening reception will be held on June 4 from 4 to 6 P.M.
It is free and open to the public. For additional information
call (252) 475-1500 or visit us a www.roanokeisland.com
June 2
First Friday on Roanoke Island
6pm - 8pm. Historic Downtown Manteo comes alive with music,
shopping, dining and many special events. These monthly
parties bring out the best of a great little town. Call
252-473-5121 for more information.
June 2 - August 18
The Lost Colony Outdoor Symphonic Drama
Monday - Saturday at 8:30pm at the Waterside Theatre, Fort
Raleigh National Historic Site on Roanoke Island. The Lost
Colony - theatre under the stars - America's first and longest
running outdoor symphonic drama written by Pulitzer Prize-winning
author Paul Green, tells the legacy of the 117 colonists
- men, women and children that struggled together to make
their home in the New World and then vanished without a
trace. Though they were lost, their dream still lives. Their
story is told through the music, dance and dramatic spectacle
of The Lost Colony.
Bring the entire family and
experience the story of the first of many dreamers who traveled
across the seas, yearning for a new freedom, risking everything
in the greatest struggle of their lives. Witness the conflict
come alive as you see the struggle between the natives and
the colonists. See the celebration surround you with the
colonist dancing and rejoicing over the birth of the first
English child born in the New World. All told in a lavish
production, designed by four-time Tony award-winning William
Ivey Long.
Special Promotion: Each child
accompanied by a paying adult will be admitted for free
on Monday's and Thursday's. Don't miss your opportunity
to experience the magic of the theatre-backstage. Backstage
tours are offered nightly from 6:30pm - 7:30pm. For The
Lost Colony or backstage tour information or reservations,
please call 252-473-3414. No performances July 4th. www.thelostcolony.org
June 2 - August 18
The Lost Colony Backstage Tours
Backstage tours are offered nightly, Monday - Saturday from
6:30pm - 7:30pm at the Waterside Theatre, Fort Raleigh National
Historic Site on Roanoke Island. Experience the magic and
legend of Waterside Theatre. Reservations required. For
backstage tour information or reservations, please call
252-473-3414. www.thelostcolony.org
June 3
31st Annual Dare Day Celebration
Dare Days is an annual celebration of the people and history
of Dare County. It is FREE and open to all residents and
visitors alike. We encourage family groups and provide services
to help make your day comfortable including food vendors,
artisan crafts, aero fly-over, awesome street dance, all-day
family entertainment, an information booth and more. Events
are within walking distance of each other and located in
the downtown historic Manteo Waterfront area. There is no
reserved parking. Parking is available along streets and
town locations. Shuttle service is NOT provided. Call 252-475-5629
or email dareday@co.dare.nc.us for more information.
June 3 - 4
2006 Kiteboarding Demo Days
Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding Center (mp 15.5), Nags Head.
Industry representatives will be on hand from the top three
manufacturers to show you the hottest new kiteboarding equipment.
Get your hands on one of the new kites and find out how
the most advanced kites on the market can propel beginners
to another level of kiteboarding in 2006! As always, try
before you buy! 877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com
June 3 - 4
7th Annual Cobia "Inshore Attack" Tournament
Pirate's Cove. Target: Cobia, Spanish, Bluefish. Entry:
$100 per angler. Fishing: 2 days out of 4 June 3 & 4
and July 10 & 11 (Over $2500 in prize money). Registration:
June 2nd 6:30PM - 9:00PM. Awards Dinner: June 11 6:30PM
- 9:00PM. For more information call 800-422-3610 or visit
www.fishpiratescove.com
June 3, 5, 6
Dare Nights
Dare County Residents free admission to attend The Lost
Colony Manteo, NC. For details call 252-473-3414.
June 4
5th Annual Evening Under The Stars with the North Carolina
Symphony
Presented by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau. Enjoy a symphonic
evening under the stars at Roanoke Island Festival Park's
Outdoor Pavilion. Parking available at Roanoke Island Festival
Park and in the Town of Manteo. Guest should bring lawn
chairs or blankets as seating is on the lawn. Picnics welcome.
Symphony begins at 8:00 P.M. Call 877-OBX-4FUN or visit
www.outerbanks.org for more information.
June 7
Bloody Mary and The Virgin Queen
Roanoke Island Festival Park. Film Theatre. June 7,14, 21
at 3 p.m. This production is a humorous musical farce based
on the relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and her half-sister,
Mary Tudor. The two loathed one another and yet are buried
in the same tomb in London's Westminster Abbey. The production
takes place in the tomb, in the present day. Admission is
free. More information call (252) 475-1500 or (252) 473-1061
or visit us online at www.roanokeisland.com
June 10
Fishing and Crabbing Rodeo
9:00am - 12:00pm. The only day of the year when the North
Pond of the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge is open
to crabbing and fishing! The refuge also runs a free raffle
to kids 12 years old and younger. So everyone takes home
something! For more information, please call 252-987-1118
or visit www.fws.gov/peaisland
June 10 - 11
24th Annual Rogallo Kite Festival
Jockey's Ridge State Park (mp 12.5), Nags Head. The Rogallo
kite festival will continue honoring Francis M. Rogallo,
NASA scientist and inventor of the Flexible Wing. This two
day festival will feature our signature kite flying on the
dunes of Jockey's ridge as well as nightly entertainment
celebrating the history of kiting. Throughout the two day
festival, there will be exhibitions and demonstrations including
stunt and power kite lessons, free children's games and
activities, and much more! 877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124.
www.kittyhawk.com
June 11 - 30
History Fun Programs at Roanoke Island Festival Park
Roanoke Island Festival Park. Special summer daily scheduled
programs aboard Elizabeth II, in the Roanoke Adventure Museum
and Settlement Site. Costumed interpreters engage guests
in activities and adventures in history. Special programming
daily in the History Garden. Call (252) 475-1500 for specific
calendar of events or visit us online at www.roanokeisland.com
June 12 - 30
Junior Sailing Optimist Program
June 12-16 (five days) 8 a.m. to noon
June 19-23 (five days) 8 a.m to noon
June 26-30(five days) 8 a.m. to noon
NC Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island
The Optimist dinghy is a single-handed pram designed to
be sailed by sailors age 8 to 15 and under 115 pounds. This
is where a majority of young sailors begin. Sailors need
no prior experience, but should be confident swimmers. The
sailor will learn basic boat handling skills, the parts
of the boat, rules of the road, and basic sailing theory.
The five -day program provides plenty of on the water time
for each sailor to become with the feel of the boat and
wind. Beginning sailors age 8 – 9 may sail double handed
in this program. The fee is $160.00 for Maritime Museum
members or $190.00 for non-members. For more information
call the Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island at (252) 475-1750
or email: obxmaritime@earthlink.net.
June 14
Wil-Bear Wright's Festival of Fun
Kitty Hawk Kites (mp 12.5), Nags Head. Wil-Bear Wright lands
at Kitty Hawk Kites for a day filled with fun activities
for the kids. Make and fly your own kite, try yo-yo stunts,
get your face painted, free balloons, free candy and lots
of fun! This Wednesday family extravaganza kicks off our
summer long Kid's Day, held every Wednesday from 10:00 AM
to 2:00 PM. 877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com
June 14
Bloody Mary and The Virgin Queen
Roanoke Island Festival Park. Film Theatre. June 7,14, 21
at 3 p.m. This production is a humorous musical farce based
on the relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and her half-sister,
Mary Tudor. The two loathed one another and yet are buried
in the same tomb in London's Westminster Abbey. The production
takes place in the tomb, in the present day. Admission is
free. More information call (252) 475-1500 or (252) 473-1061
or visit us online at www.roanokeisland.com
June 15
Tea with the Queen
3:00pm - 5:00pm. A unique opportunity to participate in
an audience with Queen Elizabeth I and her court (from The
Lost Colony 2006 cast). Following your opportunity to be
presented to the Queen, mingle with cast members and have
them sign your complimentary Souvenir Program from The Lost
Colony. Then enjoy sumptuous desserts and raspberry tea
on the Great Lawn in the beautiful Elizabethan Gardens at
Fort Raleigh. Admission to The Gardens is included with
your reservation for Tea with the Queen, so come early and
enjoy a walk around The Gardens before your audience with
The Queen!
Following the tea, experience
an escorted backstage tour of Waterside Theatre and The
Lost Colony Costume Shop. Cost: Children 6 and under: No
charge if accompanied by adult; Youth 7 through 18 - $11.00;
Adults: $22.00. Contact PR/Marketing Director at 252-473-2127,
ext. 225 to make reservations. www.thelostcolony.org
June 19-23
Junior Sailing Vanguard 420 Program
NC Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island
(five days) 1-5 p.m.
The Vanguard 420 is a dinghy sailed by two persons. The
420 is best used for teaching older beginners, and for further
developing the sailing skills of teenagers. The sailor should
be at least 14 years old or have prior permission from the
instructor to participate in this program. Completion of
the Optimist program is preferred but is not required. Knowledge
of basic sailing skill is expected, but 420specific knowledge
is not necessary. This program is designed to give the sailors
maximum on the water time. The sailor will learn about better
sail trim and boat handling skills and an introduction to
racing tactics. The fee is $170.00 for Maritime Museum members
or $200.00 for non-members. For more information call the
Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island at (252) 475-1750 or email:
obxmaritime@earthlink.net.
June 19
Festival of Wine
Every Friday Night through the summer from 4pm - 7pm. Sample
wine, cheese and micro brews, guest speakers. Please call
for reservations at 252-261-5115 or toll-free 877-771-9463
or visit www.firehousewine.com
June 21
Bloody Mary and The Virgin Queen
Roanoke Island Festival Park. Film Theatre. June 7,14, 21
at 3 p.m. This production is a humorous musical farce based
on the relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and her half-sister,
Mary Tudor. The two loathed one another and yet are buried
in the same tomb in London's Westminster Abbey. The production
takes place in the tomb, in the present day. Admission is
free. More information call (252) 475-1500 or (252) 473-1061
or visit us online at www.roanokeisland.com
June 23 - 24
3rd Annual Small Fry Tournament
Pirate's Cove. Target: TBA. Entry: $25 per angler includes
t-shirt, lunch, pier entry. Fishing: June 23 or 24 from
Nags Head or Outer Banks Piers. Registration: starts at
8AM each day. Fishing: 9 to 12 each day. Awards: Saturday
June 24. For more information call 800-422-3610 or visit
www.fishpiratescove.com
June 27 - 30
Summer Children's Performance Series
Roanoke Island Festival Park. Film Theatre. 10:30 a.m. The
2006 Summer Children's Performance Series will run from
June 27- July 28. These top-quality children's performances
are held in the Film Theatre Tuesday- Friday at 10:30 a.m.,
featuring a different show each week. Free to Friends of
Elizabeth II and general admission holders. All others,
$5.00. Come early since seating is limited! For more information
call (252) 475-1500 or visit us online at www.roanokeisland.com
June 27 - July 28
"illuminations" Afternoon Classics
Roanoke Island Festival Park. Art Gallery. 2PM Students
from the NC School of the Arts will perform Tuesday- Friday.
Call (252) 475-1500 for additional information or visit
us online at www.roanokeisland.com
June 27 - August 5
"illuminations" Summer Performing Arts Series
Roanoke Island Festival Park. Outdoor Pavilion. The "illuminations"
Summer Performing Arts Series returns for the 2006 season
from June 27 to August 5. Enjoy drama, music, dance and
film in the Outdoor Pavilion, on the banks of the Roanoke
Sound, Tuesday- Saturday evening at 8:00 p.m. bring a picnic,
blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy an enchanting evening under
the stars. Film Festival week will be held August 1 -5 in
The Film Theatre. For more information call (252) 475-1500
or visit us online at www.roanokeisland.com
June 30 - July 2
Fourth of July Offshore Tournament
Pirate's Cove. Registration: June 30th. Fishing: July 1st
or 2nd. For more information call 800-422-3610 or visit
www.fishpiratescove.com
June 30
The Lost Colony Children's Theater production of Cinderella
Performances are Wednesdays and Fridays June 30 to August
18 at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site--Manteo, NC. For
details call 252-473-3414.
July 2006
June 2 - August 18
The Lost Colony Outdoor Symphonic Drama
Monday - Saturday at 8:30pm at the Waterside Theatre, Fort
Raleigh National Historic Site on Roanoke Island. The Lost
Colony - theatre under the stars - America's first and longest
running outdoor symphonic drama written by Pulitzer Prize-winning
author Paul Green, tells the legacy of the 117 colonists
- men, women and children that struggled together to make
their home in the New World and then vanished without a
trace. Though they were lost, their dream still lives. Their
story is told through the music, dance and dramatic spectacle
of The Lost Colony.
Bring the entire family and
experience the story of the first of many dreamers who traveled
across the seas, yearning for a new freedom, risking everything
in the greatest struggle of their lives. Witness the conflict
come alive as you see the struggle between the natives and
the colonists. See the celebration surround you with the
colonist dancing and rejoicing over the birth of the first
English child born in the New World. All told in a lavish
production, designed by four-time Tony award-winning William
Ivey Long.
Special Promotion: Each child
accompanied by a paying adult will be admitted for free
on Monday's and Thursday's. Don't miss your opportunity
to experience the magic of the theatre-backstage. Backstage
tours are offered nightly from 6:30pm - 7:30pm. For The
Lost Colony or backstage tour information or reservations,
please call 252-473-3414. No performances July 4th. www.thelostcolony.org
June 2 - August 18
The Lost Colony Backstage Tours
Backstage tours are offered nightly, Monday - Saturday from
6:30pm - 7:30pm at the Waterside Theatre, Fort Raleigh National
Historic Site on Roanoke Island. Experience the magic and
legend of Waterside Theatre. Reservations required. For
backstage tour information or reservations, please call
252-473-3414. www.thelostcolony.org
June 27 - July 28
"illuminations" Afternoon Classics
Roanoke Island Festival Park. Art Gallery. 2PM Students
from the NC School of the Arts will perform Tuesday- Friday.
Call (252) 475-1500 for additional information or visit
us online at www.roanokeisland.com
June 27 - August 5
"illuminations" Summer Performing Arts Series
Roanoke Island Festival Park. Outdoor Pavilion. The "illuminations"
Summer Performing Arts Series returns for the 2006 season
from June 27 to August 5. Enjoy drama, music, dance and
film in the Outdoor Pavilion, on the banks of the Roanoke
Sound, Tuesday- Saturday evening at 8:00 p.m. bring a picnic,
blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy an enchanting evening under
the stars. Film Festival week will be held August 1 -5 in
The Film Theatre. For more information call (252) 475-1500
or visit us online at www.roanokeisland.com
June 30 - July 2
Fourth of July Offshore Tournament
Pirate's Cove. Target: Billfish. Entry: Teams $300 per.
Fishing 1 Day: July 1 or 2. Registration: June 30 6:30PM
- 9:00PM. Awards Dinner: July 3 6:30 - 9:00PM. For more
information call 800-422-3610 or visit www.fishpiratescove.com
July 1 - 31
History Fun Programs at Roanoke Island Festival Park
Roanoke Island Festival Park. Special summer daily scheduled
programs aboard Elizabeth II, in the Roanoke Adventure Museum
and Settlement Site. Daily programs in History Garden. Costumed
interpreters engage guests in activities and adventures
in history. Call (252) 475-1500 for specific calendar of
events or visit us online at www.roanokeisland.com
July 3 - August 4
Junior Sailing Optimist Program
July 3-7 (five days) 8 a.m. to noon
July 10-14(five days) 8 a.m to noon
July 24-28 (five days) 8 a.m. to noon
July 31- August 4(five days) 8 a.m. to noon
NC Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island
The Optimist dinghy is a single-handed pram designed to
be sailed by sailors age 8 to 15 and under 115 pounds. This
is where a majority of young sailors begin. Sailors need
no prior experience, but should be confident swimmers. The
sailor will learn basic boat handling skills, the parts
of the boat, rules of the road, and basic sailing theory.
The five -day program provides plenty of on the water time
for each sailor to become with the feel of the boat and
wind. Beginning sailors age 8 – 9 may sail double handed
in this program. The fee is $160.00 for Maritime Museum
members or $190.00 for non-members. For more information
call the Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island at (252) 475-1750
or email: obxmaritime@earthlink.net.
July 3 - 28
Steve Lautermilch Presents Photography and Poetry
Roanoke Island Festival Park. Art Gallery. Monday-Friday
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artist Steve Lautermilch will present
a soulful exploration of photography and poetry. An opening
reception will be held on July 2 4 from 4 to 6 P.M. It is
free and open to the public. For additional information
call (252) 475-1500 or visit us a www.roanokeisland.com
July 4
Independence Day Celebration
Independence Day in Manteo is a full day of fun, with children’s
games, activities and contests. Nighttime activities include
fireworks over the Roanoke Sound. For more information please
visit www.townofmanteo.com
July 4
4th of July High Fly
Whalehead Club, Corolla. Come fly with us at the Whalehead
4th of July celebration. Don't miss the toy demos and Rock
Climbing Wall! 877-FLY-THIS or 441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com
July 4 - 7
Summer Children's Performance Series
Roanoke Island Festival Park. Film Theatre. 10:30AM The
2006 Summer Children's Performance Series will run from
June 27- July 28. These top-quality children's performances
are held in the Film Theatre Tuesday- Friday at 10:30 a.m.,
featuring a different show each week. Free to Friends of
Elizabeth II and general admission holders. All others,
$5.00. Come early since seating is limited! For more information
call (252) 475-1500 or visit us online at www.roanokeisland.com
July 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21,
26, 28
The Lost Colony Children's Theater production of Cinderella
Performances are Wednesdays and Fridays June 30 to August
18 at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site--Manteo, NC. For
details call 252-473-3414.
July 7
First Friday on Roanoke Island
6pm - 8pm. Historic Downtown Manteo comes alive with music,
shopping, dining and many special events. These monthly
parties bring out the best of a great little town. Call
252-473-5121 for more information.
July 9
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
The classic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical presented on a grand
scale at the Waterside Theatre. One performance only at
8:00 pm, tickets: $5 per person, for details call 252-473-3414.
July 10 - 28
Junior Sailing Vanguard 420 Program
July 10-14(five days) 1-5 p.m.
July 17-21(five days) 1-5 p.m.
July 24-28(five days) 1-5-p.m.
NC Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island
The Vanguard 420 is a dinghy sailed by two persons. The
420 is best used for teaching older beginners, and for further
developing the sailing skills of teenagers. The sailor should
be at least 14 years old or have prior permission from the
instructor to participate in this program. Completion of
the Optimist program is preferred but is not required. Knowledge
of basic sailing skill is expected, but 420specific knowledge
is not necessary. This program is designed to give the sailors
maximum on the water time. The sailor will learn about better
sail trim and boat handling skills and an introduction to
racing tactics. The fee is $170.00 for Maritime Museum members
or $200.00 for non-members. For more information call the
Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island at (252) 475-1750 or email:
obxmaritime@earthlink.net.
July 11 - 14
Summer Children's Performance Series
Roanoke Island Festival Park. Film Theatre. 10:30AM The
2006 Summer Children's Performance Series will run from
June 27- July 28. These top-quality children's performances
are held in the Film Theatre Tuesday- Friday at 10:30 a.m.,
featuring a different show each week. Free to Friends of
Elizabeth II and general admission holders. All others,
$5.00. Come early since seating is limited! For more information
call (252) 475-1500 or visit us online at www.roanokeisland.com
July 13
Tea with the Queen
3:00pm - 5:00pm. A unique opportunity to participate in
an audience with Queen Elizabeth I and her court (from The
Lost Colony 2006 cast). Following your opportunity to be
presented to the Queen, mingle with cast members and have
them sign your complimentary Souvenir Program from The Lost
Colony. Then enjoy sumptuous desserts and raspberry tea
on the Great Lawn in the beautiful Elizabethan Gardens at
Fort Raleigh. Admission to The Gardens is included with
your reservation for Tea with the Queen, so come early and
enjoy a walk around The Gardens before your audience with
The Queen!
July 15
28th Annual Wright Kite Festival
Wright Brother's Memorial (mp 8), Kill Devil Hills. This
festival is enjoyed by all ages with casual competitions
for kids and adults. Participate in the stunt kites demos,
games, kids kite making, and contests. Kids can make and
fly their kites at the base of the memorial where flight
began. Events begin mid morning and continue through the
afternoon. 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 877-FLY-THIS or 441-4124.
www.kittyhawk.com
July 16
Lost Colony Dance Concert
8:00 PM at the Roanoke Island Festival Park Outdoor Pavilion.
Manteo, NC. Free of charge.
July 17-21
Opti Racer Program
NC Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island (five days) afternoon
class
The prerequisite for the Opti Racer class is successful
completion of the Optimist Program. In the Opti Racer program,
students are introduced to racing rules and tactics, with
a focus on starts, mark rounding and finish strategies.
Students will participate in a local regatta at the end
of the course. Other local and regional regattas will also
be available to students. This will require travel and parental
involvement in transportation and supervision of racers
at travel events. Students in this class will also be required
to join U.S. Sailing and the U.S. Optimist Class Association.
The fee is $160.00 for Maritime Museum members or $190.00
for non-members. For more information call (252) 475-1750
or email obxmaritime@earthlink.net.
July 18 - 21
Summer Children's Performance Series
Roanoke Island Festival Park. Film Theatre. July 18-21 at
10:30 a.m. The 2006 Summer Children's Performance Series
will run from June 27- July 28. These top-quality children's
performances are held in the Film Theatre Tuesday- Friday
at 10:30 a.m., featuring a different show each week. Free
to Friends of Elizabeth II and general admission holders.
All others, $5.00. Come early since seating is limited!
For more information call (252) 475-1500 or visit us online
at www.roanokeisland.com
July 22
Kitty Hawk Kites Hatteras Kite Festival
Hatteras Landing. Come fly near the Hatteras Lighthouse.
Join in the stunt kite demonstrations. There will be exhibitions,
casual competition, and games for kids from midmorning to
mid-afternoon. Free fun for the whole family! 877-FLY-THIS
or 252-441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com
July 21 - 23
3rd Annual Dare County Boat Builders Challenge
Pirate's Cove. Target: Billfish. Entry: Teams $1,500 per
(Tax Deductible). Fishing: 2 Days: July 22 & 23. Registration:
July 21 6:30PM - 9:00PM. Dinner & Live Band: July 22
6:30PM - 10:00PM. Awards Dinner: July 23 6:30PM - 9:00PM
(Open to all boats). For more information call 800-422-3610
or visit www.fishpiratescove.com
July 25 - 28
Children's Summer Performance Series
Roanoke Island Festival Park. Film Theatre. 10:30AM The
2006 Summer Children's Performance Series will run from
June 27- July 28. These top-quality children's performances
are held in the Film Theatre Tuesday- Friday at 10:30 a.m.,
featuring a different show each week. Free to Friends of
Elizabeth II and general admission holders. All others,
$5.00. Come early since seating is limited! For more information
call (252) 475-1500 or visit us online at www.roanokeisland.com
July 29 - 30
"Shakespeare in the Gardens"
Performed in The Elizabethan Gardens, Manteo NC. Two performances
only: Saturday at 10:30 am and Sunday at 2:00 pm. For details
call 252-473-3414.
August 2006
June 2 - August 18
The Lost Colony Outdoor Symphonic Drama
Monday - Saturday at 8:30pm at the Waterside Theatre, Fort
Raleigh National Historic Site on Roanoke Island. The Lost
Colony - theatre under the stars - America's first and longest
running outdoor symphonic drama written by Pulitzer Prize-winning
author Paul Green, tells the legacy of the 117 colonists
- men, women and children that struggled together to make
their home in the New World and then vanished without a
trace. Though they were lost, their dream still lives. Their
story is told through the music, dance and dramatic spectacle
of The Lost Colony.
Bring the entire family and
experience the story of the first of many dreamers who traveled
across the seas, yearning for a new freedom, risking everything
in the greatest struggle of their lives. Witness the conflict
come alive as you see the struggle between the natives and
the colonists. See the celebration surround you with the
colonist dancing and rejoicing over the birth of the first
English child born in the New World. All told in a lavish
production, designed by four-time Tony award-winning William
Ivey Long.
Special Promotion: Each child
accompanied by a paying adult will be admitted for free
on Monday's and Thursday's. Don't miss your opportunity
to experience the magic of the theatre-backstage. Backstage
tours are offered nightly from 6:30pm - 7:30pm. For The
Lost Colony or backstage tour information or reservations,
please call 252-473-3414. No performances July 4th. www.thelostcolony.org
June 2 - August 18
The Lost Colony Backstage Tours
Backstage tours are offered nightly, Monday - Saturday from
6:30pm - 7:30pm at the Waterside Theatre, Fort Raleigh National
Historic Site on Roanoke Island. Experience the magic and
legend of Waterside Theatre. Reservations required. For
backstage tour information or reservations, please call
252-473-3414. www.thelostcolony.org
June 27 - August 5
"illuminations" Summer Performing Arts Series
Roanoke Island Festival Park. Outdoor Pavilion. The "illuminations"
Summer Performing Arts Series returns for the 2006 season
from June 27 to August 5. Enjoy drama, music, dance and
film in the Outdoor Pavilion, on the banks of the Roanoke
Sound, Tuesday- Saturday evening at 8:00 p.m. bring a picnic,
blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy an enchanting evening under
the stars. Film Festival week will be held August 1 -5 in
The Film Theatre. For more information call (252) 475-1500
or visit us online at www.roanokeisland.com
July 31 - August 4
Junior Sailing Optimist Program
8 a.m. to noon. NC Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island
The Optimist dinghy is a single-handed pram designed to
be sailed by sailors age 8 to 15 and under 115 pounds. This
is where a majority of young sailors begin. Sailors need
no prior experience, but should be confident swimmers. The
sailor will learn basic boat handling skills, the parts
of the boat, rules of the road, and basic sailing theory.
The five -day program provides plenty of on the water time
for each sailor to become with the feel of the boat and
wind. Beginning sailors age 8 – 9 may sail double handed
in this program. The fee is $160.00 for Maritime Museum
members or $190.00 for non-members. For more information
call the Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island at (252) 475-1750
or email: obxmaritime@earthlink.net.
August 1 - 13
History Fun Programs at Festival Park
Roanoke Island Festival Park. Special summer daily scheduled
programs aboard Elizabeth II, in the Roanoke Adventure Museum
and Settlement Site. Daily programs in the History Garden.
Costumed interpreters engage guests in activities and adventures
in history. Call (252) 475-1500 for specific calendar of
events or visit us at www.roanokeisland.com
August 1 - 30
Art Show
Roanoke Island Festival Park. Art Gallery. Monday-Friday
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. An opening reception will be held
on August 6 from 4 to 6 P.M. It is free and open to the
public. For additional information call (252) 475-1500 or
visit us at www.roanokeisland.com
August 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18
The Lost Colony Children's Theater production of Cinderella
Performances are Wednesdays and Fridays June 30 to August
18 at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site--Manteo, NC. For
details call 252-473-3414.
August 4
First Friday on Roanoke Island
6pm - 8pm. Historic Downtown Manteo comes alive with music,
shopping, dining and many special events. These monthly
parties bring out the best of a great little town. Call
252-473-5121 for more information.
August 5
Virginia Dare Baby Auditions
The Lost Colony will be searching for Virginia Dare babies
at 2 p.m. in The Lost Colony Building, Manteo. Infant performers
chosen at this audition will portray Virginia Dare on her
special birthday performance, August 18th.
August 5
7th Annual Kitty Hawk Kites and Carolina Outdoors Ocean
Games
Location TBA. It is a whole day of fun in the sun with a
5 mile kayak race, sandcastle building contests, kite boarding
demonstrations and much more. Novice and advanced kayakers
welcome. See kittyhawk.com for an online registration form.
877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com
August 6
Lost Colony Choir Concert
2:00 PM and 8:00 PM at the Roanoke Island Festival Park
Indoor Theatre, Manteo NC for details call 252-473-3414.
August 10
Tea with the Queen
3:00pm - 5:00pm. A unique opportunity to participate in
an audience with Queen Elizabeth I and her court (from The
Lost Colony 2006 cast). Following your opportunity to be
presented to the Queen, mingle with cast members and have
them sign your complimentary Souvenir Program from The Lost
Colony. Then enjoy sumptuous desserts and raspberry tea
on the Great Lawn in the beautiful Elizabethan Gardens at
Fort Raleigh. Admission to The Gardens is included with
your reservation for Tea with the Queen, so come early and
enjoy a walk around The Gardens before your audience with
The Queen! Following the tea, experience an escorted backstage
tour of Waterside Theatre and The Lost Colony Costume Shop.
Cost: Children 6 and under: No charge if accompanied by
adult; Youth 7 through 18 - $11.00; Adults: $22.00. Contact
PR/Marketing Director at 252-473-2127, ext. 225 to make
reservations. www.thelostcolony.org
August 12
3rd Annual Corolla Kite Festival
Hampton Inn Suites, Corolla. Join in the stunt kite demonstrations
on the beach behind the hotel. There will be free exhibitions,
casual competition, and free games for the kids from midmorning
to mid-afternoon. 877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com
August 12 - 13
17th Annual Alice Kelly Ladies Only Memorial Billfish Tournament
Pirate's Cove. Target: Billfish. Entry: Teams $400 per (Tax
Deductible). Fishing: 1 Day: August 13. Registration: August
12 4:30PM - 9:00PM. Dinner, Awards & Live Band: August
13 6:30PM - 11:00PM. For more information call 800-422-3610
or visit www.fishpiratescove.com
August 14 - 19
23rd Annual Pirate's Cove Billfish Tournament
Pirate's Cove. (Member WBS USDC Leg, NC Governor's Cup Series,
ITOC). Registration: August 14. Fishing: August 15 - 18.
Farewell Brunch: August 19. For more information call 800-422-3610
or visit www.fishpiratescove.com
August 16 - 17
25th Annual New World Festival of the Arts
The 25th Annual New World Festival of the Arts is coming
to the Manteo Waterfront on August 16 and 17. Artists will
be exhibiting and selling their works in a variety of Media.
For more information, please call 252-473-2838 or email
edward@outerbankschristmas.com.
August 18
Virginia Dare Birthday Celebration
A special performance of The Lost Colony features local
infants in the role of baby Virginia Dare, the first English
child born in America. This special day includes activities
and programs at Fort Raleigh National Park throughout the
day, honoring Virginia Dare. For more information please
call 252-473-3414 or visit www.thelostcolony.org
August 18
Music With The Queen
The Elizabethan Gardens. 11am. Musical and dramatic production
celebrating The Lost Colony and the birth of Virginia Dare
featuring Queen Elizabeth I (Miss Barbara Hird), a chorus
of Lost Colony alumni performing the show music in concert,
an infant baby as Virginia Dare, actors performing period
entertainments and much more. Performed on the Overlook
Terrace followed by guided and self-guided tours of the
Gardens. No Admission fees. For more information please
call (252) 473-1061 or elizr1558@yahoo.com
August 19
10th Annual OBX Boomerang Competition
Wright Brothers Memorial (mp 8), Kill Devil Hills. Come
and see some the best Boomerang throwers in the United States
compete. This event will include free Boomerang demonstrations,
lectures, and free kite making for the kids. Bring the whole
family! 877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com
August 26 - 27
Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding Competition
Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding Center (mp 15.5), Windmill
Point. Come see some of the best kiteboarders in the world.
Free demonstrations and competitions will be held. Manufacturers
representatives on-site. As always, try it before you buy
it. Contact Chris Moore for registration and event information.
877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-0265. www.kittyhawk.com
September 2006
September 1
First Friday on Roanoke Island
6pm - 8pm. Historic Downtown Manteo comes alive with music,
shopping, dining and many special events. These monthly
parties bring out the best of a great little town. Call
252-473-5121 for more information.
September 1 - 3
14th Annual "Allison" White Marlin Release Tournament
Pirate's Cove. Target: Billfish. Entry: Teams $1,000 per
(Base Entry Tax Deductible). Fishing: 2 Days: September
2 & 3. Registration: Sept 1st 6:30PM - 9:00PM. Dinner,
Auction & DJ: Sept 2nd 6:30PM - 10:00PM. Awards Dinner:
September 3rd 6:30PM - 9:00PM. For more information call
800-422-3610 or visit www.fishpiratescove.com
September 4 - 27
Paintings by Shirley Ruff and Donna Colson
Roanoke Island Festival Park. Art Gallery. Monday-Friday
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. These two artists feature oil and
acrylic paintings inspired by the Outer banks environment
and interpreted in contemporary bright colors and design.
An opening reception will be held on September 3 from 4
to 6 P.M. It is free and open to the public. For additional
information call (252) 475-1500 or visit us at www.roanokeisland.com
September 7 - 9
24th Annual Hatteras Village Surf Fishing Tournament
Hatteras Village Civic Center. Will register up to 90 teams.
First come first serve! Invitations will be sent out in
March. You must be registered by June 30th to insure a place.
For more information please visit www.hatterasonmymind.com
September 8 - 9
21st Annual Weeping Radish Oktoberfest
Friday from 4pm - 11pm and Saturday from 12 noon - 11pm.
Live German Oom-pah Band, Outside food under the tent. Drawings,
giving away a trip to Bavaria. Children's Games. Fun for
the whole family. For more information call 252-473-1157
or visit www.weepingradish.com
September 9 - 10
21st Annual Outer Banks Stunt Kite Competition
Wright Brother Memorial (mp 8), Kill Devil Hills. This competitive
fly is on the Eastern League Circuit for sport kite flying
and is also sanctioned by the American Kiting Association.
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 faced paced team flying that blend a both
kite control and speed. 877-FLY-THIS or 441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com
September 15 - 16
Day at the Docks
Hatteras Island is gearing up for Day at the Docks - A Celebration
of Hatteras Island Watermen. The celebration will run from
10 AM to 5 PM along the harbor in Hatteras Village. Historic
boats representing several of North Carolina's oldest fisheries
will line the site of the celebration. In addition to shad
boats, beach dories, and mullet skiffs, modern commercial
fishing vessels and charter boats will be on display, and
guests can tour the United States Coast Guard's 47' motor
lifeboat. Commercial fishermen and charter-boat captains
will share stories describing what it's like to make a living
from the sea. Watermen will also demonstrate how they use
different types of fishing gear, and will compete in contests
measuring their speed in the skills they use every day.
Seafood experts will teach the best way to fillet fish and
pick crabs, and how to prepare traditional island dishes.
Children and their parents are invited to join in on the
fun, including a fish identification game, hard crab races,
and a scavenger hunt. There is no admission fee for Day
at the Docks. For more information please call 252-995-4131
or email ridgeroad@earthlink.net
September 16
Wildfest
10:00am - 2:00pm. Manteo Middle School. A wild event for
the entire family! Wildlife games, activities, crafts, vendors
and a very special event are offered free to the public.
Participating agencies include the National Park Service,
the Fish and Wildlife Service, the Chamber of Commerce,
the Coastal Wildlife Refuge Society and the Carolina Bird
Club. For more information please call 252-473-2111 Ext.
163 or visit www.wingsoverwater.org
September 23
Jolly Roger Fall Fishing Tournament
8am - 3pm. Fish the Outer Banks beaches - surf of course.
Big party following the tournament at the Jolly Roger with
free food and lots of prizes and raffles. For more information
please call 252-441-6530 or email jroger@charter.net
September 23 - 24
4th Annual OBX Surf Sport Competition
Kitty Hawk Kites (mp 12.5), Nags Head. The water of the
sound and the Atlantic await the best kite boarders and
sea kayakers on the coast as they show what they've got!
You won't want to miss this one...come watch these high
adrenaline water sports. 877-FLY | 
