Outer Banks Calendar of Events

Roanoke Island Festival Park Events
Thursday, May 01, 2008 - Saturday, May 31, 2008
Roanoke Island Festival Park: Roanoke Island Festival Park is an interactive family attraction that celebrates the first English settlement in America. The centerpiece of the 25-acre island park adjacent to Manteo, North Carolina, is Elizabeth II, a representation of one of the seven English ships from the Roanoke Voyage of 1585. Costumed Elizabethan sailors greet visitors and help them experience sixteenth century seafaring life. Also visit the Settlement site, Roanoke Adventure Museum and see the Legend of Two-Path film. Events are scheduled throughout the year in our indoor Film Theatre and our Outdoor Pavilion. Admission is charged. The on-site Art Gallery, fossil pit, Museum Store, Outer Banks History Center and marsh-side boardwalks are free and open to all. Hours vary seasonally.

North Carolina Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island Events
Thursday, May 01, 2008 - Saturday, May 31, 2008
NC Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island: The NC Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island will offer a variety of maritime skills, boatbuilding, sailing programs and workshops throughout the year in the Creef Boathouse. Visit the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse and learn the history of the screw-pile lights. Times and dates vary seasonally.

11th Annual Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show
Monday, May 05, 2008 - Tuesday, May 27, 2008 (9am - 5pm)
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Features an eclectic mix of local art. Held in memory of Mollie Fearing, one of the founders of the root organization from which DCAC arose. In 1975 a group of Dare county residents met at the home of Mollie Fearing where they set about founding an organization that would introduce thousands of school children and adults to music, dance, theatre, painting, sculpture, poetry and literature. The organization would initially be called the Sea and Sounds Arts Council and later, the Dare County Arts Council. Mollie Fearing was elected president of the Arts Council in 1975 and was a vital supporter and advocate of the arts until the time of her death on September 3, 1997. Mollie's contributions to the community were numerous, from serving as mayor for the Town of Manteo, to serving on the board of the Roanoke Island Historical Association, to her dedication to the arts. Mollie's legacy in our community remains strong to this day. Open to members and residents. Cash awards. Drop off and pick up dates for artwork will be announced at a later date. Opening Reception: Sunday, May 4, 2008 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. It is free and open to the public. The show may be seen Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

25th Annual Yuengling Nags Head Woods 5K footrace and Village Realty 1-Mile Family Fun Run
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Nags Head Woods: The Outer Banks Running Club meets weekly for training runs, and stages races throughout the year.

Kitty Hawk Kites 36th Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular
Friday, May 16, 2008 - Monday, May 19, 2008 (10am - 4pm)
Jockey's Ridge State Park: Come see the best sport hang gliders from around the world compete on the dunes of Jockey's Ridge State Park. During this competition there will also be activities for the whole family taking place across the street from Jockey's Ridge State Park at Kitty Hawk Kites. Activities include: climbing wall, face painting, kite making, etc.

March of Dimes- Walk America 2008
Saturday, May 17, 2008 (8am)
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park: The March of Dimes will sponsor this event. Registration at 8:00 a.m. and the walk begins at 9:00 a.m. The five-mile walk takes participants through historic Manteo, followed by a picnic.

Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding Center Demo Days
Thursday, May 22, 2008 - Friday, May 23, 2008 (10am - 4pm)
Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding Center: Check out all the newest kiteboarding gear for 2008! Kitty Hawk Kites professionals will be on hand as well as industry reps and professional kite boarders to answer all your questions. This is a great opportunity to compare new equipment side-by-side. As always, Kitty Hawk Kites professionals will be doing power kite demos.

OBX Music Festival
Sunday, May 25, 2008 - Sunday, May 25, 2008 (1pm - 6pm)
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park: A selection of bands will perform for this outside event which will feature beach music Food and beverage will be available. No coolers will be allowed.

2008 Outer Banks Daredevils Baseball Season
Monday, May 26, 2008 - Friday, August 15, 2008
First Flight Baseball Complex at 111 Veterans Drive: Game dates and times to be announced for the 2008 season, which will be held from the last week in May through the first two weeks in August.

3rd Annual Oregon Inlet Tuna Roundup
Friday, May 30, 2008 - Saturday, May 31, 2008
Pirate's Cove Marina: Tournament rules and event information for 2008 TBA.

Pirate's Cove and Cabin Fever invites you to kick off the tournament season with our 3rd Annual Oregon Inlet Tuna Roundup. Last year the payout was over $88,000 and more than 30 boats participated. We are expecting the participation and cash awards to grow significantly for 2008.

Our one-of-a-kind waterfront pavilion will play host to several national and local sponsors whose merchandise will be available for purchase onsite. Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere while our anglers compete for the top spots and bragging rights.

Boat slips are limited so register today.

71st Anniversary Season of The Lost Colony
Friday, May 30, 2008 - Monday, August 18, 2008
Waterside Theatre on Roanoke Island: See an American original drama found only on Roanoke Island in North Carolina's Outer Banks. Experience a 423 year-old mystery performed under a canopy of stars. Performances are nightly at 8:30 p.m., Sunday - Friday (no performance on July 4th).

Backstage Tours of The Lost Colony
Friday, May 30, 2008 - Monday, August 18, 2008
Waterside Theatre on Roanoke Island: The ultimate insider treat! Perfect for groups or individuals. The 45-minute walking tour includes exclusive views of the theatre, costume shop, and props. Tours are nightly at 6:30 p.m. and limited to the first 50 guests. Reservations required.

Megan Rubino: Recent Watercolors
Friday, May 30, 2008 - Monday, June 30, 2008 (9am - 5pm)
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Megan Rubino is a Kill Devil Hills watercolorist who will be showcasing original work that focuses on uplifting subjects with vibrant, island colors. Rubino's subjects traditionally include island landscapes complete with beach umbrellas, old cars, surfboards, sandals, palm trees, dunes and sea. Her touch with the paintbrush is as light as her spirit, which generates uplifting sayings that she creates for her line of greeting cards and prints. An opening reception will be held on Sunday, June 1, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. It is free and open to the public. The show may be seen Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Roanoke Island Festival Park Events
Sunday, June 01, 2008 - Monday, June 30, 2008
Roanoke Island Festival Park: Roanoke Island Festival Park is an interactive family attraction that celebrates the first English settlement in America. The centerpiece of the 25-acre island park adjacent to Manteo, North Carolina, is Elizabeth II, a representation of one of the seven English ships from the Roanoke Voyage of 1585. Costumed Elizabethan sailors greet visitors and help them experience sixteenth century seafaring life. Also visit the Settlement site, Roanoke Adventure Museum and see the Legend of Two-Path film. Events are scheduled throughout the year in our indoor Film Theatre and our Outdoor Pavilion. Admission is charged. The on-site Art Gallery, fossil pit, Museum Store, Outer Banks History Center and marsh-side boardwalks are free and open to all. Hours vary seasonally.

North Carolina Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island
Sunday, June 01, 2008 - Monday, June 30, 2008
NC Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island: The NC Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island will offer a variety of maritime skills, boatbuilding, sailing programs and workshops throughout the year in the Creef Boathouse. Visit the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse and learn the history of the screw-pile lights. Times and dates vary seasonally.

Elizabeth R
Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - Tuesday, June 17, 2008 (3pm)
Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Miss Barbara Hird's particular blend of talent, technique, and intelligence and her commitment to authenticity in the interpretation of the character of Queen Elizabeth I hits close to the mark of re-creating Queen Elizabeth's charisma, persona, and style in this outstanding production. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. All guests must have a ticket for admission. They can be ordered in advance by reserving tickets at (252)-475-1500 or one hour prior to each performance at the theatre.

Show dates will be June 3, 10 and 17 at 3:00 p.m.

Bloody Mary and The Virgin Queen
Wednesday, June 04, 2008 - Wednesday, June 18, 2008 (3pm)
Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park: This production is a humorous musical farce based on the relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and her half-sister, Mary Tudor. The two loathed one another and yet are buried in the same tomb in London's Westminster Abbey. The production takes place in the tomb, in the present day. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. All guests must have a ticket for admission. They can be ordered in advance by reserving tickets at (252)475-1500 or one hour prior to each performance at the theatre.

Show dates are June 4, 11 and 18 at 3:00 p.m. This show will also be held in August on August 6, 13 and 20 at 3:00 p.m.

Shepherd of the Ocean
Thursday, June 05, 2008 - Thursday, June 19, 2008 (3pm)
Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Shepherd of the Ocean is a whimsical comedy about Sir Walter Raleigh and Queen Elizabeth I and takes place moments before Sir Walter Raleigh's execution. He has been sentenced to be beheaded by King James I of England on a charge of treason. King James I succeeded Queen Elizabeth to the English throne. At the time of his death, Sir Walter Raleigh was in his 60's and Queen Elizabeth had been dead for 15 years. The show is produced by Elizabeth R and Company. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. All guests must have a ticket for admission. They can be ordered in advance by reserving tickets at (252) 475-1500 or one hour prior to each performance at the theatre.

Show dates are June 5, 12 and 19 at 3:00 p.m. This show will also be held in August on August 7, 14 and 21 at 3:00 p.m.

North Carolina Symphony Performance
Thursday, June 05, 2008 (8pm)
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park: The North Carolina Symphony will return for its 7th annual performance at the Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park on Thursday, June 5, at 8:00 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau and the Dare County Tourism Board. It is free and open to the public. Parking will be available throughout the town of Manteo and on a first-come, first -serve basis at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Handicap parking will also be available at the Park. Gates will open at 6:00 p.m.

Ocrafolk Festival
Friday, June 06, 2008
Deepwater Theater (Ocracoke Village): A wonderful island festival with live music and other entertainment, great food along with local arts and crafts, local folklore and storytelling. A great family outing on one of NC's beautiful barrier islands.

Summer Youth Learn to Sail Program
Monday, June 09, 2008 - Friday, August 01, 2008 (8am - 5pm)
NC Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. - morning and afternoon sessions available. This 1-week course is offered 8 weeks throughout the summer. The first week-long course begins on June 9, and the last course ends on August 1. Open to youth 8 and older. Basic and intermediate instruction. Students sail Optimist and 420 sail boats. For more information and application, call the museum or e-mail obxmaritime@earthlink.net. Instructors are US Sailing instructors.

Kitty Hawk Kites Wil-Bear Wright's Festival of Fun
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - Wednesday, June 11, 2008 (10am - 2pm)
Kitty Hawk Kites (across from Jockey's Ridge State Park): Come kick-off Kitty Hawk Kites summer-long Kids Day every Wednesday! Wil-Bear Wright will be on hand, as well as a live radio remote with Beach 104.1 to celebrate Kids Day. Activities include: rock wall, face painting, kite making.

26th Annual Rogallo Kite Festival
Saturday, June 14, 2008 - Sunday, June 15, 2008 (10am - 4pm)
Jockey's Ridge State Park: Honoring Francis Rogallo, inventor of the flexible wing and resident of the Outer Banks. Across the street at the Kitty Hawk Kites store there will be kids activities including face painting, kite making, etc.

USAF Langley Winds Woodwind Quintet
Sunday, June 15, 2008 (4pm)
Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park: The United States Air Force of America Band's Langley Winds will perform .Their repertoire includes a wide variety of chamber works as well as patriotic pieces that span more than 250 years of musical tradition. The performance is free and open to the public. There is no parking fee.

Water Craft Camp
Monday, June 16, 2008 - Friday, June 27, 2008 (9am - 3pm)
Roanoke Island Festival Park: Sail, power or row each day at Roanoke Island Festival Park this summer. Camp for ages 9-11 will be held on June 16-20 and camp for ages 6-8 will be held on June 23-27. Campers will explore boating and boat safety as well as games, crafts with a dash of Maritime history as well! One day campers will cruise the sound on the Down East Rover, power out on the Dolphin Watch another, and then paddle around the Nags Head Woods. No experience necessary, but having a good time is required! Cost: $110/member $135/non-members. Extended child care available from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. at $5.00 an hour. Call (252) 475-1500, Ext. 238 to register.

Summer Open Sail
Tuesday, June 17, 2008 - Friday, August 01, 2008 (6pm - 8pm)
NC Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island: This course is held every Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and is open to sailors that have completed our learn to sail programs. Weather permitting.

The 7th Annual ''Under the Oaks'' Arts Festival
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - Thursday, June 19, 2008 (10am - 5pm)
Currituck Heritage Park: The Arts Festival will be held Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Enjoy an annual outdoor art show on the grounds of Currituck Heritage Park with over 100 quality artists, local musicians, food concessions, and children's activities. Admission is free - parking donation requested. Proceeds from this festival support the Whalehead Preservation Trust.

Email the Events Coordinator at events@whaleheadclub.com for information about the park, attending the festival, event sponsorship, offering artist accommodations, volunteer needs or any other event questions

Applications for the 7th Annual ''Under the Oaks'' Arts Festival will be available on line or by mail at the end of January.

Build a Boat in a Day
Thursday, June 19, 2008 - Thursday, June 19, 2008 (9am - 5pm)
NC Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island: Build an 8 foot plywood boat. Teams will build a boat using the stitch and glue method. Cost: $275 members / $300 non-members. Minimum age is 8 years old with adult. Workshop limit is 5 teams.

NCSA Summer Performance Festival
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - Saturday, August 02, 2008
Film Theatre & Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Students from the NC School of the Arts will perform musical selections, Tuesday-Friday in the Film Theatre at 2 p.m. In addition, they will perform Tuesday- Friday at 8 p.m. in the Outdoor Pavilion with music, drama, dance and more! Saturday nights at 8 p.m., a film will be shown in the Film Theatre.

Commedia Pied Piper with the Tarradiddle Players
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - Friday, June 27, 2008 (10am)
Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park: In 1842, Robert Browning wrote a beautiful poem about the legend of a mysterious piper who used his mesmerizing music to rid a town of rats. But when the greedy town leaders refused to pay the piper for his services, he used the same skill to lure away all the town's children. This is not that story. Well, not exactly that story. Told in the zany slapstick style of Commedia dell'arte, this is the Pied Piper of Hamelin like you have never seen him before. The show is free to general admission ticket holders and Friends of Elizabeth II. All guests must have a ticket. Friends of Elizabeth II may pick up tickets in advance at the Park's Visitor Center during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., or call in advance to reserve the tickets.

History Garden Programs
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - Monday, August 11, 2008 (12am)
History Garden at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Tuesday - Early Exploration and the Roanoke Voyages. Wednesday - Pirate Day. Thursday - Nature and Cultural History. Friday - Performing Arts.

A Musical Menagerie by the NCSA American Music Ensemble
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 (2pm)
Film Theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Escape the midday heat and enjoy a light classical program showcasing the talent of the NCSA American Music Ensemble. Under the direction of Mark Norman, these gifted musicians perform solos, duets and small ensemble pieces for strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and keyboard. A musical treat for the entire family! This event will also be held on Friday, June 27. Admission is free.

Ragtime Revue by the NCSA American Music Ensemble
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - Friday, June 27, 2008 (8pm)
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Bright and brassy or smooth and dark, Ragtime is the first truly American musical genre. The NCSA American Music Ensemble, directed by Mark Norman, presents four evening performances of blues, jazz, rags and brass. Hear the stars of tomorrow, today. Tap your feet to the Dixieland beat in the timeless classics by Scott Joplin, Dizzy Gillespie and other American greats. Rain location is inside the Film Theater. Free admission.

2nd Annual Rip Current Awareness Day
Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - Wednesday, June 25, 2008 (10am - 3pm)
Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station: In September 2006, 32 year old Kristina (Eena) Koles lost her life as a result of a rip current in Rodanthe, NC. To continue her memory and help prevent this tragedy from happening again, the family created The Eena Project to educate others on beach and ocean safety.

Along with the partnership of The Cape Hatteras National Park Service, this free family event will provide many fun activities to educate people of all ages on the importance of beach/ocean safety.

The day will include workshops for on rip currents, rescues, body/boogie board safety, safety demos, and kite making. Kids will learn about safety while making kites or touring a boat from the Coast Guard. In addition to the workshops, there will be several raffles throughout the day in which visitors can win prize packages that include a free vacation, professional family photo, tickets to the aquarium, and coupons to area businesses. Each raffle ticket is a $1 donation for The Eena Project and helps the non-profit organization to continue providing lifesaving educational material to visitors of the Outer Banks. Raffle tickets can be purchased the day of the event or at various businesses in Nags Head, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and Avon. Also beach bags will be available for a $1 donation and are filled with safety items and literature as well as coupons from local businesses. Snacks and refreshments will be available.

Participants of this year's event includes Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station, The National Park Service, The Coast Guard, Kitty Hawk Sports, Elan Vacations, Outer Beaches Realty, Village Realty, Seaside Vacations, Days Inn Oceanfront, North Carolina Aquarium, and Kitty Hawk Kites. Anyone interested in being a sponsor or providing items for raffles or bags can contact Michelle Koles at michelle@eenaproject.com.

Dixieland Beat by the NCSA American Music Ensemble
Wednesday, June 25, 2008 (2pm)
Film Theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Tap your feet to the beat of ragtime classics by Scott Joplin, Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie and more! Blues, jazz, rags and brass! Don't miss this tribute to Ragtime greats. One afternoon performance only! Admission is free.

The Whalehead Club Wine Festivals
Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - Wednesday, September 24, 2008 (3pm - 7pm)
North Lawn of Currituck Heritage Park: Every Wednesday afternoon from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the months of June through September, starting on June 25, 2008. Come and celebrate the interesting world of wines! All wine connoisseurs and novices are welcome! Enjoy an afternoon of wine tasting and entertainment under the tents on the north lawn of Currituck Heritage Park. With your $20 admission adults can sample wines from North Carolina and the world; keep your souvenir glass; take a complimentary tour of the Whalehead Club; listen to popular local musical artists perform on the stage; sample food from local vendors. Children and leashed pets are welcome. Parking is free.

Dixie Rocks the Boat by the NCSA American Music Ensemble
Wednesday, June 25, 2008 (7pm)
Manteo Waterfront across from the Elizabeth II: Relax on the Manteo waterfront as musicians from the NCSA American Music Ensemble serenade you from the deck of the Elizabeth II. Tonight's half-hour program will feature blues, jazz, rags, and brass. Join us at 8 pm for the full evening concert at Festival Park's newly renovated Outdoor Pavilion! Wednesdays are truly wild and wonderful at Roanoke Island Festival Park! Admission is free.

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Simple Rigging
Thursday, June 26, 2008 - Thursday, June 26, 2008 (10am - 12am)
NC Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island: Learn basic rigging techniques, including whipping and splicing, three strand line, and students can bring dock lines to splice in this class. Cost: $25 members / $50 non-members. Workshop limit is 10.

Zoostrumentals: Classics for Kids featuring an Instrument Petting Zoo
Thursday, June 26, 2008 (2pm)
Film Theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Lions, tigers, and bears - Oh, No! Our zoo is filled with instruments �" violins, clarinets, drums, and flutes - just to mention a few. NCSA's talented musicians introduce children in the audience to their favorite “animal” and invite them onstage to “pet the instruments”. The NCSA American Music Ensemble presents an hour of outrageous family fun. Don't miss the first of six shows in NCSA's new Classics for Kids series. Admission is free.

A Musical Menagerie by the NCSA American Music Ensemble
Friday, June 27, 2008 (2pm)
Film Theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Escape the midday heat and enjoy a light classical program showcasing the talent of the NCSA American Music Ensemble. Under the direction of Mark Norman, these gifted musicians perform solos, duets and small ensemble pieces for strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and keyboard. A musical treat for the entire family! This event will also be held on Tuesday, June 24. Admission is free.

Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding Competition
Saturday, June 28, 2008 - Saturday, June 28, 2008 (10am - 4pm)
Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding Center (Milepost 15.5): Come see the best kite boarders in the world compete for prizes. Free demonstrations and competitions will be available as well. Think you got what it takes? Register for this event and show us what you've got.

Charlotte's Web on the Big Outdoor Screen
Saturday, June 28, 2008 (8pm)
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park: A string of Hollywood celebrities �" including Julia Roberts, Oprah Winfrey, Reba McIntyre, Jennifer Garner, Kathy Bates and Robert Redford �" give voice to E.B. White's beloved barnyard characters in this classic children's tale. Jordan Kerner, NCSA's Dean of the School of Filmmaking, produced this new release of a heartwarming family classic. Join us for Charlotte's Web on the big outdoor screen! Admission is free. Rain location is inside the Film Theater.

Youth Learn to Sail Program
Tuesday, July 01, 2008 - Thursday, July 31, 2008 (8am - 5pm)
NC Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island: This youth program is held from Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., with morning and afternoon sessions available. Open to youth 8 and older. Basic and intermediate instruction. Students sail Optimist and 420 sailboats. For more information and application, call the museum or contact them via e-mail at obxmaritime@earthlink.net. Instructors are US Sailing instructors. Open sail continues - Tuesday afternoons from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Weather permitting. Shallowbag Bay Sail About Continues- Sail Shallowbag Bay in a traditional style work vessel - 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Will continue every Tuesday evening during the month, weather permitting.

Summer Children's Performance Series
Tuesday, July 01, 2008 - Thursday, July 31, 2008 (10am)
Roanoke Island Festival Park: This children's program is offered Tuesday through Friday at 10:30 a.m. There will be a different children's show each week. The show is free to general admission ticket holders and Friends of Elizabeth II. All guests must have a ticket. Friends of Elizabeth II may pick up tickets in advance at the Park's Visitor Center during the hours of 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., or call in advance to reserve the tickets.

60 Musical Minutes by NCSA Musicians
Tuesday, July 01, 2008 (2pm)
Film Theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Director Mark Norman takes you on a musical journey around the world. Join our brass and woodwind musicians as we celebrate the music from far away lands. Escape the midday heat, rest your feet, and enjoy a musical treat! Admission is free.

July Jazz by the NCSA Jazz Ensemble & Friends with Jazz Vocalist Becca Stevens
Tuesday, July 01, 2008 - Friday, July 04, 2008 (8pm)
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Performing to record audiences last summer, the NCSA Jazz Ensemble and Friends directed by Ron Rudkin returns to the Outer Banks! Back by popular demand, the award-winning NCSA jazz band and NYC jazz singer, Becca Stevens, perform spectacular American and Latin jazz. Come swing every night to the full festival repertoire of big band to contemporary jazz tunes! In case of rain, this event will be held inside the Film Theater. Admission is free.

July Jazz Combo by the NCSA Jazz Ensemble & Friends with Jazz Vocalist Becca Stevens
Wednesday, July 02, 2008 (2pm)
Film Theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park: From New Orleans Dixieland to big band swing, from bebop to Latin, the NCSA Jazz Ensemble and vocalist, Becca Stevens, present an afternoon of unforgettable jazz. Directed by Ron Rudkin, this award-winning band is an Outer Banks favorite! One afternoon show only! Admission is free.

Dixie Rocks the Boat by the NCSA American Music Ensemble
Wednesday, July 02, 2008 (7pm)
Manteo Waterfront across from the Elizabeth II: Enjoy the breeze on the Manteo waterfront as NCSA's gifted musicians entertain you from the deck of the Elizabeth II. Tonight's half-hour program will feature New Orleans Dixieland jazz. Join us at 8 pm for the NCSA Jazz Ensemble and Friends, with jazz vocalist Becca Stevens. Wednesdays are truly wild and wonderful at Roanoke Island Festival Park! Admission is free.

Rockin' with Mozart: Classics for Kids
Thursday, July 03, 2008 (2pm)
Film Theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Elvis may have left the building, but we have someone even better - Mozart! Join us as Mozart leads an hour long journey through the world of classical music; fun, kid-focused music. Audience participation strongly recommended! You won't want to miss any of NCSA's new Classics for Kids series. Admission is free.

Summer Concert Series on the Whalehead Club Lawn
Thursday, July 03, 2008 - Thursday, August 28, 2008 (7pm - 8pm)
South Lawn at Currituck Heritage Park: The concert series takes place every Thursday in July and August from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Relax on the south lawn at Currituck Heritage Park and enjoy the musical talents of students from the NC School of the Arts and local musicians. On the historic Whalehead Club front porch, a variety of music from past to present to please all ages will be performed; including jazz, blues, folk, and classic rock. Bring a beach chair or blanket and watch the sun set over the Currituck Sound while supporting the musical arts! Snack concessions will be available. Leashed pets are welcome. Sponsored by the local business community. Admission and parking are free.

Duck Independence Day Celebration
Friday, July 04, 2008 (9am)
Waterfront Shops (NC Highway 12): Join us at 9:00 a.m. for a traditional Fourth of July Parade. Duck is welcoming children ages eight and over to participate in this year's parade by riding bicycles or walking. Decorations and costumes are welcome! There will be a section for our canine friends. Last year over 50 dogs walked in the Town's parade and sported their patriotic gear! If your child or you and your dog would like to be in this year's Town of Duck Fourth of July Parade, please show up at the Scarborough Lane Shoppes back parking lot by 8:45 a.m. Following the Parade, the Town will host a Community Celebration at the Waterfront Shops in Duck. The celebration features live music, watermelon, and the awarding of trophies for the best parade entries. All events are free.

Manteo Independence Day Celebration
Friday, July 04, 2008 - Friday, July 04, 2008 (1pm - 9pm)
Throughout Roanoke Island: Activities run from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. and include a Wacky Tacky Hat Contest, children's games, food and other concessions, musical entertainment, and a street dance from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., when a fireworks display begins. The event is free.

Ocracoke Independence Day Parade & Fireworks Display
Friday, July 04, 2008 - Friday, July 04, 2008 (3pm - 9pm)
Throughout Ocracoke Island: This festive parade featuring a half-dozen floats makes its way through the streets starting around 3:00 P.M. on July 4. Local shopkeepers and residents create floats for what's dubbed the village's biggest annual event. The parade moves down North Carolina Highway 12 from Capt. Ben's Restaurant through Ocracoke Village. The evening ends with a gala fireworks display at Lifeguard Beach. Ocracokers say it's the best Fourth of July celebration on the Outer Banks.

The 16th Annual Independence Day Festival of Fireworks
Friday, July 04, 2008 - Friday, July 04, 2008 (6pm - 11pm)
The Whalehead Club (NC Highway 12): Food, fun, and entertainment for the entire family at Currituck Heritage Park. Fireworks will begin at dusk overlooking the Currituck Sound. Bring blankets or beach chairs and enjoy the best fireworks display on the Outer Banks! Sponsored by Currituck County. Admission is free.

Roanoke Island July 4th Festival & Fireworks
Friday, July 04, 2008 (8pm)
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Happy Birthday, America! Don't miss this spectacular July 4th tradition on the Outer Banks! Roanoke Island Festival Park, the Town of Manteo, and NCSA invite you to honor our nation's independence and freedom with an evening of patriotic music and dazzling fireworks. NCSA's Jazz Ensemble and Friends, featuring vocalist Becca Stevens, and members of the NCSA American Music Ensemble join together to present an evening of patriotic melodies. Join us as we salute “the land of the free and the home of the brave”. Bring your families and friends and come early to picnic at the park before the celebration. Admission is free.

Fireworks in Hatteras Village
Friday, July 04, 2008 (8pm)
Beach Ramp 55 in Hatteras Village: The fireworks sponsored by the Hatteras Village Civic Association and the Volunteer Fire Department start at 8:30 P.M.at ramp 55 in the village. There is no admission fee.

Kill Devil Hills Fireworks at the Pier
Friday, July 04, 2008 (9pm)
Avalon Fishing Pier: Come out and enjoy Independence Day with a spectacular fireworks show at the Avalon Fishing Pier at 9:15 p.m.

Nags Head Fireworks at the Pier
Friday, July 04, 2008 (9pm)
Nags Head Fishing Pier: Come out and enjoy Independence Day with a spectacular fireworks show at the Nags Head Fishing Pier at 9:15 p.m.

Avon Fireworks at the Pier
Friday, July 04, 2008 (9pm)
Avon Fishing Pier: Come out and enjoy a spectacular Independence Day Celebration with fireworks at the Avon Fishing Pier at 9:15 p.m.

The Kid on the Big Outdoor Screen
Saturday, July 05, 2008 (8pm)
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Considered one of Charlie Chaplin's best films, The Kid tells the story of a young boy (Jackie Coogan in his film debut) abandoned by his mother and cared for by The Tramp (Chaplin). One of the most heart-wrenching scenes ever included in a comedy follows when the mother has a change of heart and circumstances, finds her son and takes him from The Tramp. The Kid is good for many laughs and perhaps a tear. Admission is free. In case of rain, this event will be held inside the Film Theater.

Three Photographers: Elizabeth Kiourtzidis, Jeff Linn and Dan Waters
Monday, July 07, 2008 - Monday, July 28, 2008
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Jeff Linn creates photographs of area landscapes, flowers and more. He's accompanied by Dan Waters who turns photography into visual poetry as he works with light and form to capture everything from expressive color in a flower, texture of sand or rain on sea glass. Elizabeth Kiourtzidis fills out the trio with a variety of effervescent photos from fashion shots and baby portraits to nature and local scenes. The exhibition speaks to the many kinds of photography available to the professional and the myriad ways the artist sees the world. An opening reception will be held on Sunday, July 6 from 4- 6 p.m. It is free and open to the public.

Summer Saxophones by the NCSA Saxophone Quartet
Tuesday, July 08, 2008 (2pm)
Film Theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Escape the midday heat and feel the beat as four superb saxophonists take the stage! The NCSA Saxophone Quartet mixes French and American standards with classical and ragtime arrangements in a concert to delight young and old alike! Programs vary so plan to join us both days - July 8 and July 11 at 2:00 p.m. Admission is free.

Take One Step �" the New Pied Piper
Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - Wednesday, July 09, 2008 (8pm)
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Rats that can tap dance! An unscrupulous mayor! Can the Pied Piper save the town? NCSA's School of Drama proudly presents the North Carolina debut of this delightful family musical. The Pied Piper is hip; the rock music, cool; the rats, hilarious; the kids, precocious; and the lyrics, powerful! This fun-filled musical was written and directed by Gerald Freedman, Broadway Producer and Dean of NCSA's School of Drama. Will you follow the Pied Piper? To begin you must Take One Step! TIP: Pack a picnic and a camera and come early for pre-show entertainment by the cast! By Gerald Freeman and John Morris, directed by Gerald Freeman and Kelly Maxner. The rain location for this event is inside the Film Theater. Admission is free.

The Pied Piper Steps Indoors
Wednesday, July 09, 2008 (2pm)
Film Theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Will the tap-dancing rats take over our town? Can the Pied Piper save us? The cast of Take One Step �" the New Pied Piper performs excerpts from this delightful family musical. One afternoon show only! Meet the cast and get a sneak peek at the evening performance. You may want to join us at 8 pm to see the full cast of hilarious rats! Admission is free.

Saxophones Rock the Boat!
Wednesday, July 09, 2008 (7pm)
Manteo Waterfront across from the Elizabeth II: Enjoy the view from the Manteo waterfront as the NCSA Saxophone Quartet rocks the boat with a half hour of ragtime and jazz favorites. Afterwards, walk, drive �" or even dance - across the bridge to enjoy the 8 pm show, Take One Step �" the New Pied Piper at Festival Park's newly renovated Outdoor Pavilion! Wednesdays are truly wild and wonderful at Roanoke Island Festival Park! Admission is free.

Sassy Saxophones: Classics for Kids
Thursday, July 10, 2008 (2pm)
Film Theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Do you know how many saxophones are in the Saxophone family? Who invented the saxophone? Enjoy a magical hour with the NCSA Saxophone Quartet. Meet these four sensational musicians to learn the answers to these questions, and many more. Kids of all ages will enjoy this afternoon of music for the young at heart! You won't want to miss any of NCSA's new Classics for Kids series. Admission is free.

The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare
Thursday, July 10, 2008 - Friday, July 11, 2008 (8pm)
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park: What do silent movies, slapstick comedy, and Shakespeare have in common? To find out, join director Matt Bulluck and his hand-picked cast from the School of Drama as they perform The Comedy of Errors, a hilarious Shakespeare tale of lost twins and mistaken identity - told with a twist! Only four performances, so mark your calendars now to see these Broadway-bound performers before they leave Manteo! TIP: Pack a picnic and a camera and come early for pre-show entertainment by the cast! The rain location for this event is inside the Film Theater. Admission is free.

Summer Saxophones by the NCSA Saxophone Quartet
Friday, July 11, 2008 (2pm)
Film Theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Escape the midday heat and feel the beat as four superb saxophonists take the stage! The NCSA Saxophone Quartet mixes French and American standards with classical and ragtime arrangements in a concert to delight young and old alike! Programs vary so plan to join us both days - July 8 and July 11 at 2:00 p.m. Admission is free.

Kitty Hawk Kites Wright Kite Festival
Saturday, July 12, 2008 - Sunday, July 13, 2008 (10am - 4pm)
Wright Brothers National Memorial: This kite festival celebrates 105 years of flight with professional kite fliers from all over the world. Spectators can see a large kite including a 75ft. octopus and 40ft. mantaray's, fly in the air at the base of the Wright Brothers Monument. Stunt kite demos, games, kid's kite making, etc. will all be highlights of this event.

Howl's Moving Castle on the Big Outdoor Screen
Saturday, July 12, 2008 (8pm)
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Journey beyond your imagination and enter a “breathtaking fantasy world” (Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times) filled with adventure, humor and heart. In Hayao Miyazaki's animated masterpiece, Howl's Moving Castle, Sophie finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept off her feet by a handsome but mysterious wizard named Howl. In a life-changing adventure, Sophie climbs aboard Howl's magnificent flying castle and enters a magical world. This special family film features the voices of Jean Simmons, Christian Bale, Lauren Bacall, Blythe Danner and Billy Crystal. The rain location for this event is inside the Film Theater. Admission is free.

Inside Voices by Vocalists from NCSA's School of Music
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 (2pm)
Film Theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Directed by Marilyn Taylor, vocalists from NCSA's School of Music perform a potpourri of favorite songs and airs, including tunes by the immortal Irving Berlin. Come see why these superb singers receive standing ovations year after year! Programs vary so plan to join us both days - July 15 and July 18 at 2:00 p.m. Admission is free.

Red, White, & Blue Revue by the NCSA Broadway-Bound Students
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 - Wednesday, July 16, 2008 (8pm)
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Republicans! Democrats! Lend me your ears! NCSA's talented Broadway-bound students sing “songs for change”. Songs about important issues in our nation's past; songs about issues that are still important today! Selections include You've Got to Be Taught from South Pacific, Bernstein's Take Care of This House, Sondheim's Bobby, Jackie and Jack, and Aquarius just to name a few. Join us for this musical reflection before heading off to the polls in November. Show dates are July 15 and 16 at 8:00 p.m. Rain location for this event is inside the Film Theater. Admission is free.

Red, White & Blue Revue Indoors
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 (2pm)
Film Theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park: NCSA's talented Broadway-bound students sing “songs for change”. Songs about important issues in our nation's past; songs about issues that are still important today! Selections include You've Got to Be Taught from South Pacific, Bernstein's Take Care of This House, Sondheim's Bobby, Jackie and Jack, and Aquarius just to name a few. Join us for this musical reflection before heading off to the polls in November. Admission is free.

Voices Rock the Boat!
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 (7pm)
Manteo Waterfront across from the Elizabeth II: Relax on the Manteo waterfront as these talented NCSA singers serenade you from the deck of the Elizabeth II. Tonight's half-hour program will feature a potpourri of songs and airs, including tunes by the immortal Irving Berlin. Join us at eight for our evening performance of Red, White & Blue Revue at Festival Park's newly renovated Outdoor Pavilion! Wednesdays are truly wild and wonderful at Roanoke Island Festival Park! Admission is free.

Build a Boat in a Day
Thursday, July 17, 2008 - Thursday, July 17, 2008 (9am - 5pm)
NC Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island: Build an 8 foot plywood boat. Teams will build a boat using the stitch and glue method. Workshop cost includes all materials and finished boat at end of the day. Cost: $275 members / $300 non-members. Minimum age is 8 years old with adult. Workshop limit is 5 teams.

Sid the Serpent Who Wanted to Sing
Thursday, July 17, 2008 (2pm)
Film Theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park: One performance only! Sid is a dancing serpent in a circus �" but all he wants to do is sing. Follow Sid on his hilarious journey around the world as he attempts to learn to sing. Sid the Serpent Who Wanted to Sing has everything an audience of children could want �" bright, cheerful music; colorful costuming; and the opportunity to participate. You won't want to miss any of NCSA's new Classics for Kids series.

Take One Step �" the New Pied Piper by the NCSA School of Drama
Thursday, July 17, 2008 - Friday, July 18, 2008 (8pm)
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Rats that can tap dance! An unscrupulous mayor! Can the Pied Piper save the town? NCSA's School of Drama proudly presents the North Carolina debut of this delightful family musical. The Pied Piper is hip; the rock music, cool; the rats, hilarious; the kids, precocious; and the lyrics, powerful! This fun-filled musical was written and directed by Gerald Freedman, Broadway Producer and Dean of NCSA's School of Drama. Will you follow the Pied Piper? To begin, you must Take One Step! TIP: Pack a picnic and a camera and come early for pre-show entertainment by the cast! Show times are July 17 and 18 at 8:00 p.m. The rain location for this event is inside the Film Theater. Admission is free.

5th Annual Boat Builders Challenge
Friday, July 18, 2008 - Sunday, July 20, 2008
Pirate's Cove Marina: Welcome to one of Pirate's Coves crown jewel tournaments that's just for owners of boats hand-crafted in the legendary Dare County. For those lucky individuals owning a Paul Mann Custom, Bayliss, Scarborough, Spencer, Ritchie Howell, Blackwell, Holton, or any other boat made in Mann's Harbor or Wanchese, THIS TOURNAMENT IS JUST FOR YOU.

New for 2008, The Dare County Boat Builders Foundation have decided to add an additional day of fishing to the 5th Annual Boat Builders Challenge at Pirate's Cove. You will fish the best two days of three.

Last year, DeWalt Power Tools was the Diamond sponsor and the event hosted 35 boats from North Carolina and other states. Our one-of-a-kind waterfront pavilion will play host to several national and local sponsors whose merchandise will be available for purchase onsite. Come compete against the best and enjoy the camaraderie of being a Dare County boat owner.

Inside Voices by Vocalists from NCSA's School of Music
Friday, July 18, 2008 (2pm)
Film Theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Directed by Marilyn Taylor, vocalists from NCSA's School of Music perform a potpourri of favorite songs and airs, including tunes by the immortal Irving Berlin. Come see why these superb singers receive standing ovations year after year! Programs vary so plan to join us both days - July 15 and July 18 at 2:00 p.m. Admission is free.

Student Film Night on the Big Outdoor Screen
Saturday, July 19, 2008 (8pm)
Outdoor Pavilion at Ronaoke Island Festival Park: The North Carolina School of the Arts proudly presents an exceptional night showcasing some of the best family-friendly films by students of the School of Filmmaking. NCSA students start directing and shooting their first production in their first term. All Second, Third and Fourth Year productions are entered into film and video festivals worldwide. Several have won major awards, including the Student Academy Award, the Angelus Award and the Cine Eagle Award. One night only! View NCSA student films handpicked for family audiences. Rain location for this event is inside the Film Theater. Admission is free.

Strumming by the NCSA Guitar Quartet
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 (2pm)
Film Theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park: What musical instrument could possibly be more romantic than a guitar �" four guitars! The NCSA Guitar Quartet will delight audiences with a repertoire ranging from Baroque classics to modern tangos. Relax and escape the midday heat as four classically trained musicians serenade you. Programs vary so plan to join us both days - July 22 and 25 at 2:00 p.m. Admission is free.

The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 - Wednesday, July 23, 2008 (8pm)
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park: What do silent movies, slapstick comedy, and Shakespeare have in common? To find out, join director Matt Bulluck and his hand-picked cast from NCSA's School of Drama as they perform The Comedy of Errors, a hilarious Shakespeare tale of lost twins and mistaken identity - told with a twist! Only four performances, so mark your calendars now to see these Broadway-bound performers before they leave Manteo! TIP: Pack a picnic and a camera and come early for pre-show entertainment by the cast! Show dates are July 22 and 23 at 8:00 p.m. Rain location for this event is inside the Film Theater. Admission is free.

Red, White & Blue Revue Indoors
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 (2pm)
Film Theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park: NCSA's talented Broadway-bound students sing “songs for change”. Songs about important issues in our nation's past; songs about issues that are still important today! Selections include You've Got to Be Taught from South Pacific, Bernstein's Take Care of This House, Sondheim's Bobby, Jackie and Jack, and Aquarius just to name a few. Join us for this musical reflection before heading off to the polls in November. Admission to this event is free.

Guitars Rock the Boat!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 (7pm)
Manteo Waterfront across from the Elizabeth II: Tango, anyone? Feel free to dance along the Manteo waterfront as our gifted musicians entertain you from the deck of the Elizabeth II. Tonight's half-hour program features four talented guitarists with songs ranging from Baroque classics to flamenco. Join us at 8 pm for the final performance of The Comedy of Errors. Wednesdays are truly wild and wonderful at Roanoke Island Festival Park! Admission is free.

Simple Rigging
Thursday, July 24, 2008 - Thursday, July 24, 2008 (10am - 12am)
NC Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island: Learn basic rigging techniques, including whipping and splicing, three strand line, students can bring dock lines to splice in this workshop Cost: $25 members / $50 non-members. Workshop limit is 10. Instructor is museum staff.

Kitty Hawk Kites Hatteras Kite Festival
Thursday, July 24, 2008 - Thursday, July 24, 2008 (10am - 4pm)
Hatteras Landing Shops: Join in on the stunt kite demonstrations, power kite lessons, toy demos, etc. For the kids there will be the climbing wall, face painting and kite making. Fun for the whole family!

Strummin' & Hummin' - Classics for Kids
Thursday, July 24, 2008 (2pm)
Film Theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Did the Romans listen to rock ‘n roll? Who knows! The modern guitar was descended from the Roman cithara. Meet these classically trained, gifted musicians and learn about their passion for the guitar. One performance only! Everyone will walk out humming after this wonderful hour of kid-focused music. You won't want to miss a single Classics for Kids episode! Admission is free.

Red, White and Blue Revue by the NCSA Broadway-Bound Students
Thursday, July 24, 2008 - Friday, July 25, 2008 (8pm)
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Republicans! Democrats! Lend me your ears! NCSA's talented Broadway-bound students sing “songs for change”. Songs about important issues in our nation's past; songs about issues that are still important today! Selections include You've Got to Be Taught from South Pacific, Bernstein's Take Care of This House, Sondheim's Bobby, Jackie and Jack, and Aquarius just to name a few. Join us for this musical reflection before heading off to the polls in November. Show times are July 24 and 25 at 8:00 p.m. Rain location for this event is inside the Film Theater. Admission is free.

Strumming by the NCSA Guitar Quartet
Friday, July 25, 2008 (2pm)
Film Theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park: What musical instrument could possibly be more romantic than a guitar �" four guitars! The NCSA Guitar Quartet will delight audiences with a repertoire ranging from Baroque classics to modern tangos. Relax and escape the midday heat as four classically trained musicians serenade you. Programs vary so plan to join us both days - July 22 and 25 at 2:00 p.m. Admission is free.

5th Annual One Design Regatta
Saturday, July 26, 2008
NC Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island: Optimist, 420, Sunfish - adult and youth and Laser. Notice of race and application can be found on the Museum website.

The Cameraman on the Big Outdoor Screen
Saturday, July 26, 2008 (8pm)
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park: One of the most elegant and perfect romantic comedies ever made, The Cameraman tells the story of a tintype photographer (Buster Keaton) who falls in love with a pretty girl (Marceline Day) and decides he can win her over by becoming a newsreel cameraman. The film contains two scenes famous in film history: Keaton's famous, beautifully improvised one-man baseball game filmed at Yankee Stadium and the classic scene with Keaton and another man crammed into a changing booth, both trying to climb into swim suits. The Cameraman gives Keaton one of his best roles and he fills it with one of his most touching performances. The rain location for this event is inside the Film Theater. Admission is free.

Drumming by the NCSA Percussion Ensemble
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 (2pm)
Film Theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Electrifying and energetic! Watch NCSA's exciting percussion ensemble perform on a variety of instruments, steel drums to xylophones. Drumsticks everywhere! Year after year, John Beck directs one of the summer festival's most popular groups, the NCSA Percussion Ensemble. Programs vary so plan to join us both days - July 29 and August 1 at 2:00 p.m. Admission is free.

Dance at Eight by the NCSA School of Dance
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - Friday, August 01, 2008 (8pm)
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Innovative choreography, dynamic style, movement and expression; remarkable dance! The renowned dancers from NCSA perform classical and contemporary selections. Again this year, NCSA's School of Dance presents outstanding, prize-winning choreography by NCSA alums. Join us for our final exciting week on the Outer Banks! Show times are July 29, 30, 31 and August 1 at 8:00 p.m. Rain location for this event is inside the Film Theater. Admission is free.

Inside Dance - NCSA Summer Performance Festival
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 (2pm)
Film Theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Artistic Director Rick McCullough guides us through the fascinating process of creating a dance program; from music and costumes to lighting and movement. Unlock your imagination and join us for a sneak peek at the evening show, Dance at Eight! Meet dancers from around the world and ask questions about life at NCSA, “A magical place, a place where the passion and desire to create is respected and encouraged.” Admission is free.

Drumsticks Rock the Boat!
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 (7pm)
Manteo Waterfront across from the ELizabeth II: Follow the beat to the Manteo waterfront and enjoy the rhythmic sounds of the NCSA Percussion Ensemble. Steel drums, Caribbean music, drumsticks and more - all from the deck of the Elizabeth II. Join us for this half hour program. Afterwards, walk (or drive) across the bridge for our evening show, Dance at Eight! Wednesdays are truly wild and wonderful at Roanoke Island Festival Park! Admission is free.

Drumsticks for Kids
Thursday, July 31, 2008 (2pm)
Film Theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Hit it, shake it, rub it or scrape it �" it's got to be percussion! Feel the beat with our exciting NCSA Percussion Ensemble! Back by popular demand, this entertaining ensemble will present a wonderful hour of kid-focused percussion music. Audience participation strongly recommended! Admission is free.

Drumming by the NCSA Percussion Ensemble
Friday, August 01, 2008 (2pm)
Film Theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Electrifying and energetic! Watch NCSA's exciting percussion ensemble perform on a variety of instruments, steel drums to xylophones. Drumsticks everywhere! Year after year, John Beck directs one of the summer festival's most popular groups, the NCSA Percussion Ensemble. Programs vary so plan to join us both days - July 29 and August 1 at 2:00 p.m. Admission is free.

Afternoon Classics at Roanoke Island Festival Park
Friday, August 01, 2008 (2pm)
Film Theatre & Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Afternoon Classics may include a guitar ensemble, a saxophone quartet, a string quartet, a woodwind quintet, a vocal ensemble or a brass quintet. Programs vary daily and weekly. Free.

North Carolina School of The Arts Summer Performance Festival
Friday, August 01, 2008 (8pm)
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Music! Drama! Dance! Film! Free.

Saturday Night at The Movies
Saturday, August 02, 2008 (8pm)
Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Enjoy one of the finest movies available for family entertainment. Free.

Finding Neverland on the Big Outdoor Screen
Saturday, August 02, 2008 (8pm)
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Finding Neverland is a tale of magic and fantasy inspired by the life of James Barrie, the author of the children's classic, Peter Pan. The film is a fictional account of Barrie's creative journey to bring Peter Pan to life, from his first inspiration for the story to the play's premiere at the Duke of York's Theatre. Starring Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet, Finding Neverland was nominated for seven Oscars and winner of Best Original Score. Rain location for this event is inside the Film Theater. Admission is free.

A Funny Thing Happened on The Way to The Forum
Sunday, August 03, 2008 (8pm)
Waterside Theatre on Roanoke Island: See this classic Broadway show performed by members of The Lost Colony Company. Advance tickets: $15 for Producer's Circle, $10 for General Admission. Performance day tickets: $20 for Producer's Circle, $15 for General Admission.

Rob Snyder: Paintings of Pier, Surf and Sea Life
Monday, August 04, 2008 - Thursday, August 28, 2008 (9am - 5pm)
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Robbie Snyder of Kill Devil Hills creates a fascinating show that speaks to his love of the marine environment. A painter and a sculptor, Snyder has a rich portfolio that includes huge acrylic paintings featuring a combination of airbrush and regular brushwork. Think ocean, waves, piers, dolphins, turtles, surfers and more. Free and open to the public Monday to Friday.

The Lost Colony Children's Theatre presents Sleeping Beauty
Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - Thursday, August 14, 2008 (9am)
Fort Raleigh Historic Site: Enjoy a classic children's story brought to life with music and dance. Face-painting and balloon-sculpting.

Show dates are August 5, August 7, August 12 and August 14 at 9:30 a.m.

Yappy Hour at Outer Barks
Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Scarborough Lane Shoppes: Weekly canine cocktail hour open to all canines and their humans.

August dates for Yappy Hour are August 6, 13, 20 and 27.

Hatteras Island Arts and Craft Guild Summer Show
Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - Thursday, August 07, 2008 (10am - 4pm)
Buxton: Free admission, food, local artists, and a scholarship raffle.

Bloody Mary and the Virgin Queen
Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - Wednesday, August 20, 2008 (3pm)
Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park: This production is a humorous musical farce based on the relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and her half-sister, Mary Tudor. The two loathed one another and yet are buried in the same tomb in London's Westminster Abbey. The production takes place in the tomb, in the present day. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. All guests must have a ticket for admission.

Show dates are August 6, 13 and 20 at 3:00 p.m. This show will also be held earlier in the year on June 4, 11 and 18 at 3:00 p.m.

Basic Rigging with the North Carolina Maritime Museum
Thursday, August 07, 2008 - Thursday, August 07, 2008 (10am - 12am)
NC Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island: Learn basic rigging techniques, including whipping and splicing, three strand line, and students can bring dock lines to splice in this class. Cost: $25 members / $50 non-members. Workshop limit is 10.

Shepherd of The Ocean
Thursday, August 07, 2008 - Thursday, August 21, 2008 (3pm)
Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Shepherd of the Ocean is a whimsical comedy about Sir Walter Raleigh and Queen Elizabeth I and takes place moments before Sir Walter Raleigh's execution. He has been sentenced to be beheaded by King James I of England on a charge of treason. King James I succeeded Queen Elizabeth to the English throne. At the time of his death, Sir Walter Raleigh was in his 60's and Queen Elizabeth had been dead for 15 years. The show is produced by Elizabeth R and Company. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. All guests must have a ticket for admission. They can be ordered in advance by reserving tickets at (252)475-1500 or one hour prior to each performance at the theatre.

Show dates will be August 7, 14 and 21 at 3:00 p.m. This show will also be held earlier in the year on June 5, 12 and 19 at 3:00 p.m.

Tea with the Queen
Thursday, August 07, 2008 - Thursday, August 07, 2008 (3pm - 5pm)
Elizabethan Gardens: Meet Queen Elizabeth I and her royal court for a special presentation of sumptuous desserts, refreshing iced tea and delightful antics. Includes a backstage tour of Waterside Theatre. Advance reservations are required.

7th Annual OBX Sandbar 5K
Saturday, August 09, 2008
Kitty Hawk: The Outer Banks' only 5K Beach Run/Walk is set on the wide flat sands in front of the historic 'Old Station' public bath house in Kitty Hawk.

9th Annual Kitty Hawk Kites/Carolina Outdoors Ocean Games
Saturday, August 09, 2008 - Saturday, August 09, 2008 (10am - 4pm)
Ramada Plaza Hotel: This family beach fun day starts with a 5K kayak race on the Atlantic. Kayak demos, and stunt kite lessons will be available all day as well. The Sandcastle building contest will begin at 1 p.m. with the best sandcastle builders competing for prizes!

19th Annual Alice Kelly Ladies Only Tournament
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Pirate's Cove Marina: Tournament rules and event information for 2008 TBA.

In 1989, Alice Kelly was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease. Shortly after that she started the Outer Banks Cancer Support Group, inc and was officially incorporated as a non-profit organization with its primary focus of providing moral support to cancer survivors and their families and offering travel / transportation to and from nearby treatment facilities.

As one of the primary sources of income for the OBCSG, Pirate's Cove proudly donates 85% of the entry fees from this tournament and encourages all our participants to donate what ever they can.

This tournament is for ladies only and is considered a practice day for our famed Billfish Tournament. Slips are extremely limited so register
as soon as possible.

A Funny Thing Happened on The Way to The Forum
Sunday, August 10, 2008 (8pm)
Waterside Theatre on Roanoke Island: See this classic Broadway show performed by members of The Lost Colony Company. Advance tickets: $15 for Producer's Circle, $10 for General Admission. Performance day tickets: $20 for Producer's Circle, $15 for General Admission.

25th Annual Billfish Tournament
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - Friday, August 15, 2008
Pirate's Cove Marina: Tournament rules and event information for 2008 TBA.

25 years is more than a milestone, it's a commitment. It's also a standard that you've come to expect. This year, it becomes a promise. A promise that you'll enjoy more quality and value from the family of Pirate's Cove Big Game Tournaments.

Industry representatives highly regard our Pirate's Cove Billfish Tournament as one of the most important events all year long. As one of the top three billfish tournaments in the world, our one-of-a-kind, waterfront pavilion is loaded with national companies in a setting that caters to private and intimate conversations and opportunity to connect with heads of big industry.

Our fishing teams are the beneficiaries of the best billfish waters in on the east coast during August. If you have what it takes to compete, you could be one of the lucky who take home a piece of the more than a million dollar payout.

For 2008, there will be more fishing, more shopping, and more good times that the entire family can enjoy.

New World Festival of The Arts
Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - Thursday, August 14, 2008 (10am - 5pm)
Manteo Waterfront: The New World Festival of the Arts is a juried exhibition of fine arts and fine crafts featuring 80 selected artists from Vermont to Florida exhibiting and selling their works on the Manteo Waterfront.

One Day Watercolor Workshop
Thursday, August 14, 2008 - Thursday, August 14, 2008 (9am - 5pm)
NC Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island: Spend a day painting the boats on Shallowbag Bay with local artist George Cheeseman. This workshop will begin with a watercolor demonstration and will conclude with a critique. Students will need to bring all supplies for this workshop. Cost: $65 members / $95 non-members. Workshop limit is 10. Instructor is George Cheeseman.

Tea with the Queen
Thursday, August 14, 2008 - Thursday, August 14, 2008 (3pm - 5pm)
Elizabethan Gardens: Meet Queen Elizabeth I and her royal court for a special presentation of sumptuous desserts, refreshing iced tea and delightful antics. Includes a backstage tour of Waterside Theatre. Advance reservations are required.

Virginia Dare Faire
Monday, August 18, 2008
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site: Celebrate Virginia Dare's 421st birthday. Attend a day of free activities with music, games and fun for the family. Reserve your seats early for the evening performance of The Lost Colony that cameos infant actors as baby Virginia.

National Aviation Day
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - Tuesday, August 19, 2008 (9am - 6pm)
Wright Brothers National Memorial: In 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established August 19th, Orville Wright's birthday, as National Aviation Day to honor the Wright Brothers and all flying pioneers and heroes. Special aviation related activities.

Build a Boat in a Day
Thursday, August 21, 2008 - Thursday, August 21, 2008 (9am - 5pm)
NC Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island: Build an 8 foot plywood boat. Teams will build a boat using the stitch and glue method. Workshop cost includes all materials and finished boat at end of the day. Cost: $275 members / $300 non-members. Minimum age is 8 years old with adult. Workshop limit is 5 teams.

CapSan Labor Day Concert
Sunday, August 31, 2008 - Sunday, August 31, 2008 (12am - 7pm)
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park

Hatteras Village Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament
Friday, September 05, 2008 - Saturday, September 06, 2008
Hatteras Village

Yappy Hour at Outer Barks
Friday, September 05, 2008 - Friday, September 26, 2008
Scarborough Lane Shoppes: Weekly canine cocktail hour open to all canines and their humans.

September dates are September 5, 12, 19 and 26.

Five Women: Studio Gallery of Elizabeth City
Monday, September 08, 2008 - Monday, September 29, 2008 (9am - 5pm)
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Mary Crutchfield has been painting with a group of Elizabeth City women (Margie Sawyer, Peggy West, Patricia Sterritt and Ricky Thornton) for the last 35 years. They also travel together, often painting on location and gaining inspiration for their work. Some of the members of the group have passed away over the years leaving a core group to carry on the creativity of what they call Studio Gallery of Elizabeth City. Despite having kept company for a number of years, each artist has their own style. They will be showcasing watercolors, water media, printmaking and acrylic painting with collage elements. An opening reception will be held on September 7 from 4-6 p.m. It is free and open to the public. The show hours are Mon-Fri 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Outer Banks Pirate Festival
Monday, September 15, 2008 - Saturday, September 20, 2008 (10am - 8pm)
Kitty Hawk Kites (Milepost 12.5): Appearances at several local businesses by pirates. The main event will be September 20th with an entire day of pirate appearances, games and stories.

Simple Rigging
Thursday, September 18, 2008 - Thursday, September 18, 2008 (10am - 12am)
NC Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island: Learn basic rigging techniques, including whipping and splicing, three strand line, and students can bring dock lines to splice in this class. Cost: $30 members / $40 non-members. Class limit is 10. Instructor is museum staff.

Day at The Docks - A Celebration of Hatteras Island Watermen
Saturday, September 20, 2008 - Saturday, September 20, 2008 (10am - 5pm)
Hatteras Village Waterfront: The commercial and charter fishing fleets will display their boats, skills, products and gear in a variety of competitions and demonstrations. There will be a number of maritime-inspired games for children and fresh, local seafood will be featured in a chowder cook-off and cooking demos. Traditional wooden boats, including a shad boat, NC's State Boat, a beach dory and a mullet skiff will be on site. Musical entertainment throughout the day. Blessing of the Fleet begins at 5:30 p.m.

Build a Boat in a Day
Thursday, September 25, 2008 - Thursday, September 25, 2008 (9am - 5pm)
NC Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island: Build an 8 foot plywood boat. Teams will build a boat using the stitch and glue method. Workshop cost includes all materials and finished boat at end of the day. Cost: $275 members / $300 non-members. Minimum age is 8 years old with adult. Workshop limit is 5 teams.

Annual Kitty Hawk Heritage Day 5K Run
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Town of Kitty Hawk: A fun-filled family event. Bring the entire family, get some exercise and enjoy the beautiful setting and challenging course.

Yappy Hour at Outer Barks
Friday, October 03, 2008 - Friday, October 31, 2008
Scarborough Lane Shoppes: Weekly canine cocktail hour open to all canines and their humans.

Dates for October are October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31.

Elizabethan Tymes
Saturday, October 04, 2008 - Sunday, October 05, 2008 (10am - 5pm)
Roanoke Island Festival Park: lizabethan Tymes: A Country Faire will open on Saturday, October 4, and continue through Sunday, October 5. The Faire will be held, rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. The Guilde of St. Andrew, based in Raleigh, North Carolina and frequent presenters with Roanoke Island Festival Park, will take the lead in bringing Elizabethan England to life. The Faire will be held, rain or shine. It is open the public. The admission price to the Faire is included in Roanoke Island Festival Park's general admission ticket and is good for both days of the event.

Bill Nelson: New Works
Monday, October 06, 2008 - Wednesday, October 29, 2008 (9am - 5pm)
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Bill Nelson of Roanoke Island is featuring new illustrations and figurative sculpture. He is a nationally known artist whose work has appeared in numerous national publications including Newsweek, Time and The New Yorker. His figurative sculptures or dolls are in the collections of Whoopi Goldberg, Demi Moore and David Copperfield. Personality exudes from these remarkable works that feature lifelike gestures and detailed clothing. His illustrations are created using colored pencil. Generating a flawless technique, Nelson leaves the viewer breathless. He created a series of stamps of Big Band leaders for the US Postal service and has received over 500 accolades for his work. An opening reception will be held on October 5. It is free and open to the public. The show hours are Mon- Fri from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Outer Banks Home Builders Parade of Homes
Thursday, October 09, 2008 - Sunday, October 12, 2008 (10am - 6pm)
Throughout the Outer Banks

Shoreline Entertainment Musical
Friday, October 17, 2008 - Friday, October 31, 2008 (8pm)
Roanoke Island Festival Park: Show dates for the musical are October 17, 24 and 31. More information TBA.

22nd Annual Outer Banks Stunt Kite Competition
Saturday, October 18, 2008 - Sunday, October 19, 2008 (10am - 4pm)
Wright Brothers National Memorial (Milepost 7.5): This Eastern League event brings the best kite fliers on the circuit to The Wright Brothers National Memorial for stunt kite competition. Come see kite flying ballets, team competition, etc. Kid's games and lesson from professionals will be available as well.

Wildfest
Saturday, October 18, 2008 - Saturday, October 18, 2008 (10am - 3pm)
College of the Albemarle: A family-oriented event with wildlife exhibitors, live animal shows, plenty of activities and wildlife-related vendors. A MUST for families with young children.

15th Annual Kelly's Penguin Isle Charity Golf Benefit
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 (12am)
Nags Head Golf Links: $150/person or $600/team. Fees include cart and green fees, range balls. Prizes, and Dinner Buffet, Open Bar.

Frank and Fran's 9th Annual Red Drum Tournament
Thursday, October 23, 2008 - Saturday, October 25, 2008
Hatteras Island: A three day individual surf fishing tournament with 300 paid anglers competing to catch and release the largest and most red drum. Prizes total over $12,000 to multiple winners.

Build a Boat in a Day
Thursday, October 23, 2008 - Thursday, October 23, 2008 (9am - 5pm)
NC Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island: Build an 8 foot plywood boat. Teams will build a boat using the stitch and glue method. Workshop cost includes all materials and finished boat at end of the day. Cost: $275 members / $300 non-members. Minimum age is 8 years old with adult. Workshop limit is 5 teams.

The 5th Annual Haunted Corolla Village
Friday, October 24, 2008 - Saturday, October 25, 2008 (6pm - 9pm)
Currituck Heritage Park: Currituck Heritage Park will be haunted for two days. Come and join us for a ghoulishly good time! If you dare to explore the spooky park grounds, you may unravel the clues and discover the hidden treasure that was mysteriously buried many years ago. For the more faint-at-heart a Haunted Hayride through Historical Corolla Village awaits: Take a slow trot on the hay cart through the village listening to ghostly stories of yester-year.

Meet at the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education to buy your tickets: $6.00 per person - one ticket covers both the hayride and the treasure hunt. Grab an eerie treat at the Bake Sale. Please remember to bring your own flashlight! Sponsored by the Whalehead Preservation Trust, Currituck Beach Lighthouse, The Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education, The Corolla Wild Horse Fund, and Twiddy & Company Realty.

Trick or Treat Under The Sea
Thursday, October 30, 2008 - Thursday, October 30, 2008 (6pm - 8pm)
NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island: Spooks, ghosts and strange aquatic creatures will greet children as they enjoy this popular event. Aquarium staff will make preparations to ensure a spooktacular time for all. This event will feature an underwater dive show, Count Sharkula, creepy crafts, activities, spine-tingling scream contests, costume contests, and lots of yummy munchies to be given to each child during the event. Ticket sales will begin on October 1st with admission fee for ages 3 and above; those age two and under will be admitted free. Tickets are limited and will be sold in advance at the Aquarium.

Outer Banks Fiber Guild: Fiber Fantastic
Monday, November 03, 2008 - Thursday, November 27, 2008 (9am - 5pm)
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park: The Outer Banks Fiber Guild contributes a variety of fiber works to the show including weavings for decorative and functional purposes. Visitors will be able to see how far artists can stretch their craft from creating delicate hand towels to large wall coverings. It is an eclectic show that will include stunning wearable art. An opening reception will be held on November 2 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. It is free and open to the public. The show can be seen Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Black Friday Porch Sale
Friday, November 28, 2008 - Friday, November 28, 2008 (9am - 5pm)
The Whalehead Club: Do you have a holiday gift list of family and friends who are hard to buy for as they have everything? The Black Friday Porch Sale is the one day you can achieve it all! Select unique gifts for everyone with the message of preserving the heritage of the Outer Banks on sale for up to 50% off. The Whalehead Club's Copper Collection is discounted only once a year - and this is it! Enjoy music, apple cider and home-baked treats while you shop. Plus you can be the first to see this holiday season's decorations in the Whalehead Club inspired by Mr. Knight's etchings from the 1920's. Come away feeling festive not frazzled this Black Friday.

Manteo Rotary Rockfish Rodeo
Friday, December 05, 2008 - Saturday, December 06, 2008
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park: A fishing tournament sponsored by the Manteo Rotary.

Billy Brown: Local Color
Monday, December 08, 2008 - Monday, December 29, 2008 (9am - 5pm)
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park: Billy Brown is a long time Outer Banks waterman who has a passion for NC history. He is a former teacher who loves to paint scenes from the area to include Oregon Inlet vistas he's seen while fishing. His acrylics feature seasonal shots of sunrises and sunsets and landscapes of the area including Bodie Island. He paints underwater fish scenes and anglers. An opening reception will be held on December 7 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. It is free and open to the public. The show can be viewed Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Currituck Heritage Park 2nd Annual Tree Lighting Celebration
Saturday, December 13, 2008 (5pm)
North Lawn at Currituck Heritage Park: See the giant cedar tree in Currituck Heritage Park and the Currituck Beach Lighthouse simultaneously illuminated. Gather on the north lawn to enjoy free hot chocolate and sing carols with the Currituck County High School Choral Ensemble. Following the lighting ceremony, the Whalehead Club will offer complimentary docent-led holiday tours to show off the decorations inspired by the 1920's etchings of Edward Collings Knight, Jr. Alternatively, take a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride snuggled under a fluffy blanket through Historic Corolla Village.

Holiday Piano Concert
Saturday, December 13, 2008 - Saturday, December 13, 2008 (7pm - 9pm)
Library at The Whalehead Club: Festivities will continue in the library of the Whalehead Club with a Holiday Piano Concert featuring the fabulous voices of the Currituck County High School Choral Ensemble singing holiday favorites. The second half of the concert you will be entertained by the amazing talents of local resident Jo Nell Belsie who was classically trained at the famous Conservatoire de Paris. Listen to Mrs. Knight's custom-made Steinway Grand Piano positively burst with passion as Jo Nell's fingers dance across the 105 year old ivory keys. Tickets for the concert are $35 per person and include a dessert reception during the intermission.

Elizabethan Christmas
Saturday, December 27, 2008 - Saturday, December 27, 2008 (12am - 5pm)
Roanoke Island Festival Park: Don't let the holiday spirit fade! On Saturday, December 27, come join in the fun as Roanoke Island Festival Park celebrates the third day of Christmas. Visitors to the Park can get a taste of 16th century holiday traditions from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. as they make decorations, learn special dances, sing songs, discover food and drink of the season, and indulge in merriment with members of the Guild of St. Andrew. Many events will be held inside and the celebration will go on, rain or shine. In the Settlement Site visitors can join with the interpreters as they “recreate” their celebration in the American wilderness, with simple decorations and a roast over the open fire. There may even be a few more surprises of the season. We'll see you there and wish you Merry Yuletide!

Winter Piano Concert
Monday, December 29, 2008 - Monday, December 29, 2008 (6pm - 8pm)
The Whalehead Club: The Whalehead Club welcomes back the talent of Jason K. Evans, a local to the Outer Banks since 1988 and currently organist / hand bell director for the Outer Banks Presbyterian Church. Be mesmerized by the finesse with which Jason handles the century old Steinway Grand Piano, drawing out the melodies from the polished mahogany. Accompanying Jason will be vocalist Sondra Meinhardt and friends who will perform classics from the 1920's era as well as holiday favorites. Tickets are $35 per person or four for $100 and include a dessert reception during the intermission.