20th Annual Artrageous Art Extravaganza on the Outer Banks
“Honey, We’re 20!”
October 3-4, 2009
The Dare County Arts Council (DCAC) and many dedicated volunteers are hard at work on this year’s Artrageous Art Extravaganza (AAE). This year marks our 20th anniversary of the AAE, and the theme for 2009 is “Honey, we’re 20!”
Artrageous is an annual community-wide celebration of the arts, as well as DCAC’s most important fundraiser of the year, with proceeds benefiting art education programming in ALL Dare County Schools, cultural arts programs in Dare County, and the Artrageous Youth Scholarship fund.
Artrageous begins on Saturday, October 3rd, with a fun filled day of live music, children’s activities, a live art “Quick Draw”, artists’ show and sell, live art demonstrations, good food and good times for all ages.
Sunday evening, October 4th join us at the Hilton Garden Inn for the treasured Artrageous Art Auction. Enjoy a cocktail party with live music, great food and both silent and live auctions of art donated by local artists.
Preview a few of the pieces featured at the Artrageous Auction
Each year Artrageous becomes more and more successful thanks to fantastic community support, and the support of our local artists.
State Helps Fund a New Outer Banks Bike Path
North Carolina has generously granted Corolla a $500,000 state grant in order to build a path for walking, jogging, or biking.
The announcement came last week from Currituck County officials. The cost of the bike path will be one million dollars and the county of Currituck will contribute in the rest.
The bike path will be 10 feet wide and stretch for 1.2 miles. The path will stretch from Heritage Park to the Coastal Reserve.
“We’re really excited about it,” said Holly White, senior planner in the Currituck Planning Department. “Right now there’s nothing there, so people are riding bikes and moms are pushing strollers along the side of the road.” “The park will be about three quarters of a mile down and will have a water fountain, picnic tables and a pavilion,” White said. “The path will be landscaped and we’ll plant trees wherever there isn’t any vegetation.”
This is exciting news for visitors in the summer who love Corolla.
Charity “Tea & Fashion Show” on the Outer Banks
“Tea & Fashion Show”
Where: The Dunes Restaurant
When: Saturday, October 3, 2009 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Benefits Cystic Fibrosis
Silent auction and raffle
Tickets available at local OBX Wachovia Bank locations, Shay Leslie Boutique in Kill Devil Hills and The Dunes Restaurant
Outer Banks Fishing Represented on the Discovery Channel
The Discovery Channel is currently airing Swords: Life on the Line, a show about the high-risk world of longline fishing for sword fish in the dangerous waters off New England.
The show is captivating, with a lot of action and some great characters and storylines. One of the most interesting storylines follows a boat from the Outer Banks…technically Wanchese.
Wanchese is part of Roanoke Island, tucked between the Outer Banks and the mainland; a short drive from the beach. It is completely enclosed by sound waters and removed from the vacation activity of the beaches. It is a charming, quiet and picturesque village that holds tightly to its fishing roots.
Swords follows Big Eye, and three other fishing vessels, as they catch the elusive prey.
You can tune in on TV, or you can watch full episodes online.
Here’s the description of the OBX boat and its crew from the Discovery Channel website:
Fishing Vessel: BIG EYE
Wanchese, NC
Capt. Chris “Chomps” Hanson is in significant debt over his dilapidated boat and he is willing to do anything to catch fish, including breaking every rule there is. The boat is owned by his fiancé Anna. She’s the youngest longline boat owner in the fleet.
The Big Eye is a 58-foot, house forward, fiberglass boat that’s seen better days. The name is worn on the front and rear and it’s obvious that the vessel has fished for a long time. It’s a cramped vessel with few luxuries onboard beyond those needed for catching fish. With the exception of the electronics in the wheelhouse, the aged interior matches the exterior, with the whole boat looking worn and worked in. Under the hood it’s a totally different story though — the engines have been tricked out by the boat’s new young captain. With time being money, the added speed gives this boat a slight advantage over its sluggish competition.
THE CREW:
Woody Montague, deckhand
John Weekes, deckhand
Matt Carter, greenhorn
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