Manteo Calendar of Events
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Events calendar for Manteo, part of the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
