Category Archives: to do

Outer Banks Art Exhibit

Local Outer Banks artists Ben Morris and Ben Miller are combining their efforts to display some recent works on at the Dare County Arts Council Gallery in downtown Manteo. The exhibit opens on the “First Friday” of September, including an … Continue reading

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2010 Outer Banks Pro Surf Competition Set for September

The 2010 Outer Banks Pro will return to last year’s venue: The Comfort Inn South in Nags Head, North Carolina. Hurley and Wave Riding Vehicles are dedicated to making this years event the most exciting and lucrative event on the entire East … Continue reading

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2010 Jazz Fest on the Outer Banks

2010 Duck Jazz Fest Lineup The 4th Annual Duck Jazz Festival,  headlined by San Francisco-based  jazz guitarist and vocalist Joyce Cooling and co-hosted by Philadelphia-based jazz musician Gerald Veasley,  will be held on Sunday, October 10, 2010 at the Duck … Continue reading

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Wall St. Journal Focuses on the Outer Banks

In the Life & Style section of the Wall St. Journal, reporter Bob Davis recently highlighted Duck, NC on the Outer Banks…. “where the sea is mild and the breeze is stiff.”  Davis covers what to do, where to stay, … Continue reading

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National Aviation Day Celebration: A Family Fun Day

Contact: Wright Brothers National Memorial, 252-441-7430 Events Taking Place Throughout the Day at Wright Brothers National Memorial Thursday, August 19, 2010 will be a family fun day at Wright Brothers National Memorial as the National Park Service celebrates National Aviation … Continue reading

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Kids Museum Grand Opening on the Outer Banks

The “Children at Play” kids museum opened yesterday on the Outer Banks – in Kitty Hawk, (beside Papa John’s pizza) at Milepost 4.5. The museum features interactive exhibits where children can learn about the bigger world around them through play! … Continue reading

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Billfish Tournament on the Outer Banks

Marlin Magazine recognizes the Outer Banks as the #1 spot for Marlin fishing.  Seems like a good spot for a Billfish tournament. The 27th annual Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament is being held this week, August 9th-13th. Records are set at this … Continue reading

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First Friday on the Outer Banks – Tonight 8/6

Music: To Be Announced – find out when we get there I guess.  :) Art: Dare County Arts Council Gallery, reception 6-8 p.m.; painting demo by local artist Catherine Hamil at Washed Ashore in the Phoenix Shops Activities: Historic Inn … Continue reading

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Surfing for Autism on the Outer Banks

A great OBX surfing event for a great cause…Surfing for Autism planned for August 14th for individuals with Autism. Local surfers along with therapists and teachers are donating their time to give children with autism an opportunity to surf. 30 … Continue reading

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Outer Banks Named in TripAdvisor’s Top 10 Aviation Attractions

TripAdvisor, home of the “world’s most trusted travel advice,” recently compiled a list of the Top 10 Aviation Attractions, and the OBX, specifically, the Wright Brothers’ museum and monument, came in at #3. Here’s what they had to say, including … Continue reading

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