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Outer Banks Sounds: A Showcase of Local OBX Music

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Outer Banks Sounds

Outer Banks Sounds

Earlier today I “tweeted” (if you’re a Twitter lover, we’re there too!) about a live acoustic music session with a local Outer Banks musician on a great OBX radio station, 99.1 – The Sound.

It’s always fun to hear great local music.

I let the smooth sounds soothe my soul and moved on. Then I noticed a post on Outer Banks This Week (side note: Outer Banks This Week is a good resource for some detailed info on local OBX happenings) discussing a fantastic idea: a local Outer Banks music showcase. And my brain synapses started to click.

The smooth acoustic sounds on 99.1 were part of a much bigger idea. An idea with the goal of shining a spotlight on the local Outer Banks music scene. Awesome idea, right? The Outer Banks has some awesome musicians, but how do we find out about them?

I love music, and I love to find great new music…especially when they are local. But I struggle to find these local acts. So I can definitely sympathize with guests visiting for only one week. How do we know who these local acts are?

Well, here’s the answer; Outer Banks Sounds.

The Dare County Arts Council and 99.1 The Sound have joined forces to present a performance series and compilation album of original, local OBX music.

Here are the guidelines for this rad project:

Local Outer Banks musicians and/or bands with original, unlicensed music. Select musicians will be asked to play one showcase that will be held every third Thursday from 7-9pm, October through April at Kelly’s Restaurant and Tavern in Nags Head.  Each musician selected will have one track included on the inaugural Outer Banks Sounds CD.

The Outer Banks Sounds live music showcases are held at Kelly’s in Nags Head every third Thursday of the month through April. Each night three different bands or musicians play, and the public is invited to come hear the music. Playing this Thursday night – i.e. tomorrow – are Sean Bedula, Ruth Wyand and Jug Tucker.

The CD containing a song from each of the 16 musicians will be released in May.

Apparently I’m a bit behind the curve – sorry about that. Here we are in January, so we’ve already missed a few shows, but we still have a few shows left at Kelly’s, and the great compilation CD, to look forward to.

So, if you’re on the hunt for some great local Outer Banks music, now you know. And as G.I. Joe used to say in the 80′s, “Knowing is half the battle.” Yo Joe!

2011 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on the Outer Banks

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Outer Banks St. Patrick's Day Parade

Outer Banks St. Patrick's Day Parade

Kelly’s 22nd Annual  St. Patrick’s Parade
Sunday, March 20, 2011
1 pm/Rain  or  Shine
VA Dare Trail/The Beach Road

2011 Parade Theme:  A Celebration of Anniversaries

Town of Nags Head, 50th Anniversary
Soaring 100 Centennial Celebration of Orville Wright’s 9 minute 45 second World Record Glider Flight

Parade Tradition - The Route and Post Parade Party @ Kelly’s

The parade returns to its traditional route beginning at Bladen Street, MP 11.5, continuing to MP 10.5 and ending with parade entries exiting via Driftwood.

Dual parties in the Tavern and out back under the Tent (weather permitting).

Outer Banks Leprechaun Run

Outer Banks Leprechaun Run

3rd Annual Kelly’s Running of the Leprechauns 8K

Saturday, March 13, 2010  9 am

Runners and Walkers will chase the Kelly’s Leprechaun to get their hands on the pot of gold!  Runners will determine the charity (ies) receiving proceeds.

Race Info and On-line Registration.

This event is presented by the Outer Banks Running Club

Karen Warlitner
Race Director, Outer Banks Running Club

Green & Blue St. Patty’s Day Parade on the Outer Banks

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Outer Banks St. Patrick's Day Parade

Outer Banks St. Patrick's Day Parade

This Sunday, the Outer Banks will celebrate the 21st Annual Kelly’s  St. Patricks Parade. 

The OBX is a pristine natural environment, with many concerned about keeping it that way, and this year’s parade theme will focus the environment.  Officially, the theme has been named Blue Green Outer Banks, Tommorow Matters.  Blue Green Outer Banks is a non profit organization promoting the preservation of the environment, particularlly local.  The organization believes that we all play a vital role in the relationship between the shore, the ocean, and the sound.

“To care for the Outer Banks, we must be more than green, we must be Blue Green,” said Willo Kelly, executive director of Blue Green Outer Banks.

The parade will kick off at 1pm, March 14th.  The one-mile parade route will stretch from MP 11.25-10.25 Nags Head, so come and be a part of an Outer Banks Tradition.  Attendees are also invited to Kelly’s Restaurant and Tavern for an after party!

Running of the Leprechauns on the Outer Banks

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2nd Annual  Running of the Leprechauns 8K

Saturday, March 13, 2010
9:00 am Nags Head, NC
Kellys Restaurant
Outer Banks Running Club
$30/Pot of Gold
$15/Blarney Stone

The 2nd Annual Running of the Leprechauns is expected to be one of the club’s largest events building upon a successful inaugural year.  The run coincides with the OBX Taste of the Beach Weekend, so interest will be high.

  • This event is open to runners and walkers of all levels and paces.  Strollers, bikes, dogs, and bandits are prohibited.
  • This is a point to point course combining paved surface and trail including hills and inclines. 
  • The course conditions will be monitored and the exact route will be posted online Friday, March 12th on the Kelly’s website, www.kellysrestaurant.com. 

COURSE: The course begins on Villa Dunes Dr. in Nags Head, NC.  The course takes a right turn onto a private non-paved road and continues through Nags Head Woods with a right turn and loop around the Twiddy cemetery; right turn onto  Ocean Acres Drive (Water Stop/Portojohn location); right turn and parallel to US 158 (not on the bypass) to Kelly’s. 

REGISTRATION/FEES

  • Register On-line at http://www.fsseries.com.
  • Field Limit 250.
  • Pot of Gold:  $30 Through Midnight March 1.  March 2-March 7, $35.
  • Includes race shirt, running gloves, and post race party.
  • First 100 Pot of Gold Registrations receive a “Lucky Charm” bonus gift.
  • Pot of Gold Registration Deadline: Midnight March 7th.  No exceptions.  This data is used to order and process the race shirts.
  • Blarney Stone:  $15 Through March 9th. Includes race fee, running gloves, and post race party.  This option is for those who “just have enough shirts” or just want to run.
  • Paper Registration: We will take paper registration, exact cash only, if space remains, Friday, March 12th at packet-pick-up and from 7:30-8:15 am race day.  This option is available for $20/Blarney Stone level only.

AWARDS:

First 150 finishers get to dip into the Pot of Gold.

Fastest Leprechaun

  • Top Three Male Runners
  • Top Three Female Runners
  • 1st-3rd Age Group Ribbons
  • Best Irish Costume
  • Emerald Isle-Selected by race staff during the event.
  • Luck of the Irish-We just love surprises!

IRISH TAVERN PARTY:  Post Race hospitality and awards will be held in Kelly’s Tavern. 

Menu:

  • Kelly’s Signature Sweet Potato Biscuits
  • Irish Stew
  • Irish Soda Bread
  • Sugar Cookies, sponsored by Just Desserts
  • Cup Cakes, sponsored by Leanne Macklin
  • Water, Coffee, Tea
  • Guiness Beer (runners only)

CHARITIES:

  • Race proceeds benefit the Outer Banks Community Foundation, www.obcf.org.
  • Food Drive: We are collecting food items for Food for Thought.  This volunteer organization provides meals for Dare County school children over the weekends.  Visit www.foodforthoughtobx.org  to learn about this need that could easily fall through the cracks. 
  • Suggested items: oranges, apples, microwave popcorn, cereal bars, granola bars, juice boxes, and snack packs-pudding, apple sauce, crackers, raisins, and cookies. 
  • One World Running: The best reason to clean out the closet.  Donate your old/used/worn-out/much loved running/athletic shoes for refurbishment and recycling.  This endeavor supports our sport, the environment, and those in need. www.oneworldrunning.org

RAFFLE: All participants are entered into a raffle.  Bring  a non-perishable food item( see list) and receive an additional  raffle ticket for prizes.

Race Time: 9 :00 am

Parking: Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant and Tavern

  • Participants/spectators will be shuttled to the start line.  ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING at the START LINE.
  • Runner Check-in: Saturday, March 13th  7:30-8:30 am@ Kelly’s.
  • All participants, including those who pick up packets Friday evening, will confirm their participation at check-in.  We will be checking in runners in the restaurant.  Water will be available and you will enjoy the interior warm restrooms. 

Shuttle: Runners and Spectators will ride the bus to the start line and gather in the parking lot of the International Ark Church.  The shuttle runs 7:30-8:40 am. 

Post Race Start: The shuttle will transport spectators to the finish line and Kelly’s. 

BlueGreen Outer Banks: This Saturday’s 8K Running of the Leprechauns is the Outer Banks’ first certified BlueGreen event! The event has banned plastic water bottles and styrofoam cups; includes online registration; BlueGreen’s Tees to Totes reusable tote bags given to runners – no plastic bags; and BYOWB – Bring Your Own Water Bottle. All paper will be recycled.

Culinary Challenge on the Outer Banks

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Kelly's Stewz Soupz & Sweetz

Kelly's Stewz Soupz & Sweetz

Stews, Soups, and Sweets  - Bustin’ the Blues Ultimate Culinary Challenge

 Professional, Student, and Amateur/Home Chefs compete for cash, prizes, Outer Banks bragging rights, and Make the Menu Designation for the Kelly Hospitality Group.