The Gospel Bluegrass Group Some Assembly Required

Saturday October 17^th, 7:30 at the Outer Banks Music Showcase

Tickets only $11.95 and kids are FREEE!

For more information on tickets and schedules, please contact the box office at

252. 261.7505

3rd Annual Duck Jazz Festival This Weekend!

 This year’s Duck Jazz Festival is being held on Sunday, October 11 beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the Duck Town Park. Sacramento-based Jazz Saxophonist Kim Waters is set to headline the festival.  This is a rain or shine event.

The current artist schedule (subject to change due to weather, scheduling, or artist availability) is:
11:00 a.m. Joe Mapp & The Coordinates featuring Laura Martier
12 noon Connected
1:00 p.m. Joe Baoine
2:45 p.m. Jackie Scott & The Housewreckers
4:30 p.m. Kim Waters 

Parking for the Duck Jazz Festival
Please be advised, that there will be a large number of people in Duck during the weekend of October 10th and 11th for the 3rd Annual Duck Jazz Festival and other fall activities.  There may be increased traffic throughout Town as well as parking along some of the side streets. This event brings over 4,000 people.  Remember, if you are parking, please obey all traffic rules — do not block driveways, do not park near fire hydrants,  leave access for emergency vehicles including police cars, ambulances, and fire trucks, and be safe!

Seaside Vacations is a proud sponsor of the Duck Jazz Fest.  Great vacation homes still available.

Seaside Vacations is proud to offer a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rental homes, condos and villas close to this annual event. Choose from a spacious 14-bedroom oceanfront home or a cozy 2-bedroom condo – many offering big discounts as much as 40% off! Check available homes during the festival weekend …

In addition to the many events of the marathon, Seaside Vacations is also proud to offer all of our guests the exclusive benefits of our Club Seaside program. From wine tasting and yoga to golf, tennis and surfing…it’s all free and it’s all for you. In addition, our guests also receive complimentary membership to Kilmarlic Health and Racquet Club as well as speical discounted golf rates at Kilmarlic Golf Club!

More about the 3rd Annual Duck Jazz Festival…

The schedule for the 2009 Duck Jazz Festival will be announced soon. Learn more about the 3rd Annual Duck Jazz Festival…

Great way to spend Labor Day on the Outer Banks.   http://www.bluezandbrewz.com/

 Brew Thru’s Blues and Brews Festival

• Sunday, September 6th of Labor Day weekend.
• Gate opens at 5pm, the music starts at 6pm and the event flows until 10pm.
• Beverly “Guitar” Watkins w/ Albert White
• Old Enough to Know Better
• Location: Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo
• Ticket link:  www.shop.outerbanksbeachmusicfestival.com

Week of August 3, 2009 Events

Tuesday, August 4

Tai Chi 7:30 a.m.- Tai Chi is appropriate for people of all ages. Julia Daniel from Outer Banks Yoga in Kitty Hawk is the instructor. Participants should bring a towel and water. In the case of inclement weather, this class will be held at the picnic shelter.

Summer Music Series 6:00 p.m. –The Crowd- The Crowd combines vocal and instrumental talent to perform pop, rock, R&B, and country selections.

Wednesday, August 5

Morning Theater and Music Series featuring “The Lost Colony” cast 10:00 a.m.- The gifted performers from Roanoke Island’s famous “Lost Colony” production will be presenting an “Oklahoma!” preview show, guaranteed to be fun for the whole family.

Thursday, August 6

“Fit and Flexible,” beginning Pilates  7:30 a.m.- This class is for all fitness levels. Participants should bring a Pilates/yoga mat or a beach towel and water. Patti Waller is the instructor. In the case of inclement weather, this class will be held at the picnic shelter.

Children’s Story Time 10:00 a.m.- Story time is geared to children between the ages of 3 and 7 and is sponsored by the Town’s two book stores:  Duck’s Cottage and Island Book Store. 

Summer Music Series 6:00 p.m. –The Little Kings- The Little Kings will play cover tunes that span the last four decades.

Friday, August 7, 2009

Author Discussion Series 10:00 a.m. – Pure Sea Glass by Richard LaMotte

Pure Sea Glass is an incredible reference for any coastal enthusiast. More than 200 elegant images by photographer Celia Pearson present some of the best sea glass ever collected, along with samples of the classical glassware that is often its source. Author Richard LaMotte provides tremendous detail on all aspects of identifying sea glass, its historical significance, ways to assess rarity, and the most advantageous locations and times to search for it. Attendees should bring a beach or folding chair.

For more information on these events or upcoming Town events, visit the Town of Duck’s Web Site at www.townofduck.com or call the events hotline at (252) 255-1286.

Week of July 27, 2009 Events

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Tai Chi 7:30 a.m.- Tai Chi is appropriate for people of all ages. Julia Daniel from Outer Banks Yoga in Kitty Hawk is the instructor. Participants should bring a towel and water. In the case of inclement weather, this class will be held at the picnic shelter.

Summer Music Series 6:00 p.m. – Ruth Wyand- Ruth Wyand plays folk, blues, country, swing, ragtime, and Americana music. 

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Morning Theater and Music Series featuring “The Lost Colony” cast 10:00 a.m.- The gifted performers from Roanoke Island’s famous “Lost Colony” production will be presenting a Charlotte’s Web preview show, guaranteed to be fun for the whole family.

Thursday, July 30, 2009

“Fit and Flexible,” beginning Pilates  7:30 a.m.- This class is for all fitness levels. Participants should bring a Pilates/yoga mat or a beach towel and water. Patti Waller is the instructor. In the case of inclement weather, this class will be held at the picnic shelter.

Children’s Story Time 10:00 a.m.- Story time is geared to children between the ages of 3 and 7 and is sponsored by the Town’s two book stores:  Duck’s Cottage and Island Book Store. 

Summer Music Series 6:00 p.m. –The Wilder Brothers- This band performs acoustic covers of classic rock and blues tunes.

Friday, July 31, 2009

Author Discussion Series 10:00 a.m. – “Beachcomber’s Odyssey, Treasures from a Collected Past” by S. Deacon Ritterbush

During this talk, Dr. Ritterbush (aka “Dr. Beachcomber”) will offer up fascinating science facts, pragmatic beachcombing tips, and various techniques that prove useful in treasure hunting at the shore. Attendees will learn how to target fruitful search sites, identify artifacts, and expand your collecting to include not only sea glass, fossils, and shells, but also ceramic shards, driftwood, man-made artifacts, and more.

For more information on these events or upcoming Town events, visit the Town of Duck’s Web Site at www.townofduck.com or call the events hotline at (252) 255-1286.