Outer Banks: July 2011 Events at Roanoke Island Festival Park

Posted on June 22, 2011

July, 2011 Programs. . .

The cost of general admission ticket to the daily attraction, Roanoke Island Fesitval Park, is $8 for adults/$5 students 6 – 17/children 5 and under – free. Open daily 9 am to 5 pm.

Travel & Underwater Photography
Chris Hannant
July 1-28
Art Gallery
A Savannah College of Art & Design graduate and Outer Banks resident, Hannant’s passion is underwater photography. His images reveal a secret life unfolding under the surface. Meet the Artist – First Friday, July 1, 6-8 pm. 9 – 5 Mon-Fri/10 – 4 Sat. FREE. Also, Chris Hannant Digital Photography Class July 9, 9 – noon. $20. Call Mary Ellen for info and to register (252) 475-1500.

July 4th Celebration
Featuring the North Carolina National
Guard’s 440th US Army Band
8 pm, Outdoor Pavilion
The 440th Army Band command the stage. Selections include: America the Beautiful; Star Spangled Banner; Hail to the Spirit of Liberty; God Bless the USA and more. Plus, the rock band, “The Minutemen” and jazz band, “The Jazz Patriots” perform. Fireworks by the Town of Manteo at 9:30 pm. Lawn chairs & picnics encouraged. Gates open at 6. FREE.

NC Symphony
July 8, 8 pm
Outdoor Pavilion
Avast ye scurvy wrecks! We run up the colors for a musical salute to PIRATES. Selections from Pirates of the Caribbean, The Flying Dutchman, Pirates of Penzance, Bloody Blackbeard and more. Conductor William Henry Curry, along with Laurelyn Dossett, Molly McGinn and Scott McLeod. Event presented by the Dare County Tourism Board and the Roanoke Island Commission. Lawn chairs & picnics encouraged. FREE.

2nd Saturdays
Chris Hannant Lecture Underwater
Photography
July 9, 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
Art Gallery
Chris Hannant is a photojournalist drawn to the ocean. He shares tips on shooting underwater through personal anecdotes and a video of his work. FREE.

The Diary of Adam & Eve
Elizabeth R and Company
July 18, & 19, 2 pm;July 25 & 26, 2 pm
August 1 & 2, 2 pm – Indoor Theatre
Based on Mark Twain short story. A comical twist on the original story with Twain’s interpretation of married couples. The Diary of Adam and Eve is a delightful musical one-hour show for family audiences. The price of admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park.

Outer Banks: June 2011 Events at Roanoke Island Festival Park

Posted on June 2, 2011

Outer Banks: June 2011 Events at Roanoke Island Festival Park

June, 2011 Programs…

Photojournalism of Chris Bickford
June 3 – 28
Reception: Sunday, June 5, 2-4 pm
Art Gallery
The inner stories of eclectic topics including the BP oil spill serve as a testament to Bickford’s sensitivity to people & place. His images have appeared nationally. 9 am – 5 pm. Mon-Fri., Saturdays- 10 am – 4 pm. FREE.

RIFP Performance Series
NC Dance Theatre
June 10 & 11, 8 pm
Outdoor Pavilion (Bring a lawn chair & picnic.)
Four ballets are presented: Salvatore Aiello’s Satto (Wind Dance), Sasha Janes’ Kinetic Energy, Jacqulyn Buglisi’s Requiem 9.11 & Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux’s Shindig. FREE.

2nd Saturdays
Carol Trotman Watercolor Techniques
June 11, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Art Gallery
Artist Carol Trotman teaches a free watercolor techniques class. Participants are asked to bring supplies. Call Mary Ellen Riddle (252)475-1500. FREE.

RIFP Performance Series
NC A&T University
Cinderella – Children’s Show
June 14, 15, & 16, 10:30 am
Indoor Theatre
The classic folk tale, Cinderella, is brought to life by a group of talented young performers from NC A&T University. A wonderful production for all children. FREE

RIFP Performance Series
NC A&T University
Broadway Unleashed
June 14, 15, & 16, 8 pm
Outdoor Pavilion (Bring a lawn chair & picnic.)
Performing some of Broadway’s Best, this energetic group of nationally award winning performers will have you singing and dancing in the aisles. Gospel, jazz, blues & show tunes. FREE.

The cost of a general admission ticket is $8/adults; $5/students 6 – 17; children 5 and under free, or join Friends of Elizabeth II and receive free admission!

Fun OBX Events at Roanoke Island Festival Park

Posted on April 26, 2011

Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show
May 1-31, 2011
Reception: May 1/ 2-4 p.m.
Art Gallery
The 14th annual Mollie Fearing memorial Art Show will open on Sunday, May 1st, with a
reception from 2- 4 p.m. in the Art Gallery which will feature live music and light fare. The
annual exhibit features and eclectic mix of local art and will hang until May 31. It is free
and open to the public. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Fri and Saturdays-10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The annual event is sponsored by the Dare County Arts council and was created to honor
the show’s namesake, Mollie Fearing, who was a prominent figure in the Manteo
community. Fearing helped form the Sea and Sounds Arts Council that evolved into the
current Dare County Arts Council. Today, the non-profit plays a leading role in the
community.

March of Dimes for Babies Walk
May 7 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Outdoor Pavilion
This is the annual walk and takes participants through the Town of Manteo. For more
information contact: JMoseley@marchofdimes.com (757) 361-0000 Ext 4

Kidfest
May 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Outdoor Pavilion
The event is sponsored by Children and Youth Partnership and is free and open to the public. Activities include: wildlife Olympics; tracks in the Sand; art and playdough; face painting; games and crafts; story time; puppet play; blocks and bubbles; seed planting; fishing activities; corn hole; Imagination Library; Fire Trucks; EMS; U.S. Coast Guard boat and Coastie. Western Carolina University Gamelan players will feature examples of traditional Javanese music and contemporary pieces written for gamelan by American composers. The children will be invited to come to the stage to try out the gamelan instruments. For more information contact darekids.org or (252) 441-4737

RIFP Performance Series
Western Carolina University
Gamelan
May 14 at 2 and 7 p.m.
Indoor Theatre
Two Central Javanese gamelan concerts will be held in the Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park on Saturday, May 14 at 2 and 7 p.m. Both shows will feature examples of traditional Javanese music and contemporary pieces written for gamelan by American composers. Many find the gentle repeating cycles of the Central Javanese style of music to be restful and contemplative. The 2 p.m. show will be geared toward a younger audience. Both performances are free and open to the public.(252) 475-1500 roanokeisland.com

RIFP Performance Series
UNC Pembroke
Godspell
May 21 at 2 and 7 p.m.
Indoor Theatre.
Godspell is a series of biblical parables and teachings, mostly from the book of Matthew, woven around more than a dozen songs composed by Stephen Schwartz (Pippin, Working and Wicked). The cast consist of 12 talented students from the University of North Carolina Pembroke- Musical Theatre/University Theatre Programs. The performances are free and open to the public. (252) 465-1500 roanokeisland.com

7th Annual Blues Jam on the Outer Banks

Posted on March 3, 2011

Big Ron Hunter

The Outer Banks is quietly becoming the home of blues music. Blues, brews, & the beach, the perfect combination!

Last summer we announced our sponsorship of a great Bluez & Brewz Fest held in August, and last week we announced our sponsorship of a Memorial Day blues fest in Corrolla, but the longest running blues jam on the Outer Banks is the Freedman’s Colony Blues Jam, held at Roanoke Island Festival Park, that is in its 7th year in 2011!

7th Annual Freedmen’s Colony Blues Jam
March 25 at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Indoor Theatre

The Crowd from Dare County and Big Ron Hunter from, Winston- Salem, NC, will be featured.

The event is sponsored by the Roanoke Island Freedmen’s Colony Association. Beginning February 21, tickets can be purchased for $15 at Manteo Booksellers, the Music Store in Kill Devil Hills and HHR Music in Nags Head.

(252) 473-2753 or (252)305-5789 or www.RoanokeIsland.com

Outer Banks Art Shows – Art Tales 2011: A Year of Narrative Art Exhibitions

Posted on February 21, 2011

Outer Banks - Roanoke Island Festival Park Art Gallery - 2011 Schedul

2011 Art Tales: A Year of Narrative Art Exhibitions

February 27 – March 26: Priceless Pieces Quilt Show
April 1 – 21: Dare County High School Art Show
May 1 – 31: Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show
June 3 – 28: Photojournalism of Chris Bickford

The shows and receptions are free and open to the public

Gallery Hours:

Monday – Friday 9 AM – 5 PM
Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM

www.RoanokeIsland.com

Outer Banks Weather & Sky Photography Exhibit

Posted on August 3, 2010

Eve Turek - Outer Banks

The Outer Banks is a natural wonderland; a Nationally recognized and persevered seashore, the tallest sand dune on the east coast, mile upon mile of undisturbed beaches, wild horses, sunrises and sunsets over vast bodies of water, and the list goes on. One of the most mesmerizing natural elements along the Outer Banks is weather patterns that change on a daily, if not hourly, basis and the resulting colorful displays in the skies.

As a result of this amazing mix of natural elements the OBX is a favorite muse for photographers far and wide, including many that call the Outer Banks home.

From August 1^st through August 30^th, the art gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park is featuring an amazing exhibit of weather and sky photographs from three great Outer Banks photographers.

August 1-30.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri) 10 a.m. 4 p.m. (Sat)

The three are well-known Outer Banks photographers with a passion for weather, sky and its moods.

For more information: (252) 475-1500 of www.RoanokeIsland.com.

Outer Banks Attractions Among the Most Visited in North Carolina!

Posted on March 17, 2010

Four Outer Banks tourist attractions are among the 25-most visited sites in North Carolina in 2009 according to the Carolina Publishing Associations annual survey.

Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills was ranked 6th, with over 478-thousand visitors last year.
Three Manteo attractions were in the Top 25:
- Fort Raleigh National Historic site ranked 12th,
- the North Carolina Aquarium Roanoke Island was 14th,
- and Roanoke Island Festival Park rounded out the poll at number-25.

It was also pointed out in late January that Jockey’s Ridge was the most visited North Carolina state park in 2009!

Clearly, the OBX offers much more to see and do than the gorgeous ocean and pristine beaches!

Beautiful vacation homes available year round!

Violins & Voices – A Classical Christmas on the Outer Banks

Posted on December 7, 2009

Violins & Voices a Classical Christmas

Violins & Voices a Classical Christmas will be held in the indoor theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park on Friday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m.

The holiday event is a benefit for GEM, a non-profit that provides a positive and supportive day environment for adults with memory loss, physical and mental disabilities and those in need of socialization.

Refreshment will be served following the performance. Tickets are $10.00 and may be purchased at the door the night of the event.

Local performers include: Angelo Sonnesso – Tenor; Lisa Martinez – Soprano; Christian Jackle –Soprano; Nick Hodsdon – Baritone; Sue Artz – Violin; Joy Martinez and Blaire Smith (8 years old) and David Spangler – piano/accompanist.

Local Outer Banks Art Show

Posted on October 6, 2009

Danile Pullen A joint art show opened on October 3 at Roanoke island’s Festival Park and will run through October 28. The show features Hatteras Island artist Daniel Pullen and Stephanie Kiker.

The exhibit will have an Outer Banks appeal that will attract folks that enjoy all aspects of our barrier islands; waves, wildlife, and the OBX vibe. Mediums vary from photography, to drawings, and paintings.

The show is open from 10/3 – 10/28, and the gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. It is free and open to the public.

For more information about this event call (252) 475-1506 or visit www.roanokeisland.com.

Pullen has lived on Hatteras Island for more than 30 years. He is a well-versed, and eclectic artist that is able to bring a very creative style to his photography and painting. His surf photography captures the essesence of the Outer Banks surf experience from the beach and the water, and he uses a variety of unique surfaces for his bold surf paintings.

Kiker graduated from the School of Design at North Carolina State University focusing on graphic and fine arts. She works in pastel to create realistic images of the flora and fauna on Hatteras Island where she has been living for more than two decades. Kiker has developed what she calls an aboriginal style using colored pencils to express stylized nature.

4th Annual Outer Banks Pirate Festival

Posted on September 16, 2009

pirate-skull-crossbones Kitty Hawk Kites is teaming up with Blackbeard’s Crew to host the 4th Annual Outer Banks Pirate Festival starting today.

The festival lasts four days, from September 16th through September 19th.

Captain Jack Sparrow and Blackbeard’s Crew plan to pillage, plunder and be pirates! The Pirates will invade several different locations and businesses throughout the Outer Banks. Rumors are circulating about a plan to take over the ship owned by Roanoke Island Festival Park. These pirates also love to pillage at all Kitty Hawk Kites stores in the Outer Banks. Captain Jack Sparrow and Blackbeard’s Crew will visit numerous local establishments. The tentative schedule is as follows:

Wednesday 9/16:
- 3pm-5pm Nags Head KHK – Jockey’s Ridge Crossing
- 6pm-9pm Jolly Roger

Thursday 9/17:
- 11am-12pm – Duck Kitty Hawk Kites
- 1pm – 2pm – Corolla Kitty Hawk Kites – Monteray Plaza
- 4pm-6pm Outer Banks Brewing Station*
- 8pm-9pm Rodanthe KHK

Friday 9/18:
- 11am-1pm Big Al’s
- 2pm-4:30pm Roanoke Island Festival Park*
- 5pm-7pm Pamlico Jack’s*

Saturday 9/19:
- 9am-11am The Dunes Restaurant*
- 10am-4pm Nags Head KHK – Jockey’s Ridge Crossing – MP 12.5

*While at the sponsored restaurants, pirates will feast and interact with other guests of the restaurant or attraction.

On Saturday, September 19th, visit the Kitty Hawk Kites store in Nags Head, NC at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing from 10am-4pm for a pirate encampment. Several pirates will pitch their tents in front of Kitty Hawk Kites, offering a full day of pirate life. Tales and stories will circulate throughout the day as each pirate tries to tell his/her best tale of the sea. Some pirates will conduct the “Scalliwag School for Aspiring Pirates” while others help with the Treasure Hunt!

Blackbeard’s first mate will be in search of new recruitments. Children of all ages will be able to train with the pirates, learning how to sword fight and become a real pirate. In addition, live cannon fire will be shot throughout the day.

Be sure to look for Skull and Crossbones Pirate Flags over participating establishments!