Corolla Calendar of Events
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 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. For the second half of the concert be entertained by the amazing talents of local pianist, Sally Copeland Wright. Listen to Mrs. Knight's custom-made Steinway Grand Piano positively come alive as Sally's classically-trained 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.
Currituck Heritage Park Winter Educational Series
Tuesday, December 16, 2008 (10am)
1100 Club Road (NC Highway 12): The Knapp Legacy in Currituck - Illustrated Program held at the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education. Joseph P. Knapp, publisher and philanthropist, was one of the most notable figures in Currituck history. Come discover his efforts in wildlife conservation and his co-founding of the Ducks Unlimited conservation group. His contributions to education and schools have forever impacted residents of Currituck County and throughout North Carolina. Cider and cookies will be served.
Winter Piano Concert
Monday, December 29, 2008 - Monday, December 29, 2008 (6pm - 8pm)
The Whalehead Club: Sondra Meinhardt and friends will perform classics from the 1920s era as well as holiday favorites. Be mesmerized by the century-old Steinway Grand Piano being played by local artists who will draw out the melodies from the polished mahogany. Tickets are $35 per person or four for $100 and include a dessert reception during the intermission.
Currituck Heritage Park Winter Educational Series
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 (11am)
1100 Club Road (NC Highway 12): Gary Baker, former Curator of Glass at the Chrysler Museum in Norfolk, VA, will present a program on Louis Comfort Tiffany. Tiffany, unlike his jewelry-making family, became known throughout the world for his innovative and artistic glass-making. Tiffany's contribution to the Art Nouveau movement will be highlighted through the beautiful examples of his glass-work in the Whalehead Club. In addition, Mr Baker will help identify pieces of your personal glass & silver collections. Feel free to bring along some of your favorite pieces for him to look at. Lunch will be served.
Currituck Heritage Park Winter Educational Series
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 (11am)
1100 Club Road (NC Highway 12): Storytelling: Pass it on through Oral Histories. Come having read (http://www.currituckbeachlight.com/toilluminate.php) ''To Illuminate the Dark Space'', oral histories of the Keepers of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, tour the Keepers' house, and listen to Sylvia Payne, who through the generosity of the NC Humanities Council, will present a 45 minute program on preserving family oral histories. Lunch will be served.
Corolla Island Epicurean Evening at Pine Island Hunt Club
Saturday, March 07, 2009
Pine Island Hunt Club: An intimate evening inside a private working hunt club. Experience the sporting heritage of Currituck County with a traditional five-course hunt club dinner reminiscent of the 1920s waterfowl hunting era.
The Whalehead Club Easter EGG-stravaganza
Friday, April 10, 2009 - Friday, April 10, 2009 (1pm - 3pm)
1100 Club Road (NC Highway 12): Join the Easter Bunny & the Currituck Duck for the Easter Egg-stravaganza with an Egg Hunt (bring your own basket); Duck Pond & Bunny Petting Zoo; Face Painting; Coloring and Temporary Tattoos; Jellybean Counting Contest; Rock Climbing Wall; Bake Sale, Snow Cones & Popcorn; Fabulous Prizes! Admission & Parking is free.
This event will also be held on Monday, April 13 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
The Whalehead Club Easter EGG-stravaganza
Monday, April 13, 2009 - Monday, April 13, 2009 (1pm - 3pm)
1100 Club Road (NC Highway 12): Join the Easter Bunny & the Currituck Duck for the Easter Egg-stravaganza with an Egg Hunt (bring your own basket); Duck Pond & Bunny Petting Zoo; Face Painting; Coloring and Temporary Tattoos; Jellybean Counting Contest; Rock Climbing Wall; Bake Sale, Snow Cones & Popcorn; Fabulous Prizes! Admission & Parking is free.
This event will also be held on Friday, April 10 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
8th Annual ''Under the Oaks'' Art Festival
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - Thursday, June 25, 2009 (10am - 5pm)
1100 Club Road (NC Highway 12): Enjoy this annual outdoor art show on the grounds of Currituck Heritage Park with over 100 quality artists showcasing a wide variety of media, musical entertainment, food concessions, and children's activities. Admission is free - $5 parking donation requested.
The festival is held from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24 and from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 25.
Whalehead Club Wednesday Wine Festival
Wednesday, July 01, 2009 - Wednesday, July 29, 2009 (3pm - 7pm)
North Lawn of Currituck Heritage Park: Come and celebrate the interesting world of wines! All wine connoisseurs and novices are welcome! Enjoy a Wednesday 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. Admission to taste the wines is $20 - parking is free.
July dates for the Festival are July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. This event will also be held August 5, 12, 19, 26 and September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.
Summer Concert Series on the South Lawn
Thursday, July 02, 2009 - Thursday, July 30, 2009 (6pm - 9pm)
South Lawn at Currituck Heritage Park: 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. Admission and parking are free.
July dates for the concert series are July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. August dates are August 6, 13, 20, 27.
The 17th Annual Independence Day Festival of Fireworks
Saturday, July 04, 2009 - Saturday, July 04, 2009 (6pm - 11pm)
1100 Club Road (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! Admission is free.
Whalehead Club Wednesday Wine Festivals
Wednesday, August 05, 2009 - Wednesday, August 26, 2009 (3pm - 7pm)
North Lawn of Currituck Heritage Park: Come and celebrate the interesting world of wines! All wine connoisseurs and novices are welcome! Enjoy a Wednesday 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. Admission to taste the wines is $20 - parking is free.
August dates for the Festival are August 5, 12, 19, 26. This event will also be held July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.
Summer Concert Series on the South Lawn
Thursday, August 06, 2009 - Thursday, August 27, 2009 (6pm - 9pm)
South Lawn at Currituck Heritage Park: 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. Admission and parking are free.
August dates for the concert series are August 6, 13, 20, 27. July dates are July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.
Whalehead Club Wednesday Wine Festivals
Wednesday, September 02, 2009 - Wednesday, September 30, 2009 (3pm - 7pm)
North Lawn of Currituck Heritage Park: Come and celebrate the interesting world of wines! All wine connoisseurs and novices are welcome! Enjoy a Wednesday 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. Admission to taste the wines is $20 - parking is free.
September dates for the Festival are September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. This event will also be held July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 5, 12, 19, 26.
6th Annual Haunted Corolla Village
Friday, October 23, 2009 - Saturday, October 24, 2009 (6pm - 9pm)
Currituck Heritage Park (1100 Club Road/NC Highway 12): Currituck Heritage Park will be haunted for two days. Come and join us for a ghoulishly good time! Jump on board the Haunted Hayride through Historic Corolla Village and listen to ghostly stories of yesteryear! Then, if you dare, walk the spooky park grounds and be prepared to be scared.
Black Friday Porch Sale
Friday, November 27, 2009 - Friday, November 27, 2009 (9am - 5pm)
Whalehead Club (1100 Club Road/NC Highway 12): 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!
3rd Annual Tree Lighting Celebration
Saturday, December 12, 2009 - Saturday, December 12, 2009 (5pm - 6pm)
The Lawn at Currituck Heritage Park (1100 Club Road/NC Highway 12): 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. 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.
Holiday Piano Concert at The Whalehead Club
Saturday, December 12, 2009 - Saturday, December 12, 2009 (7pm - 9pm)
Library of The Whalehead Club (1100 Club Road/NC Highway 12): Festivities continue in the Library of the Whalehead Club with a Holiday Piano Concert. Listen to Mrs. Knight's custom-made Steinway Grand Piano positively come alive as it did over a century ago!
Tickets for the concert are $35 per person and include a dessert reception during the intermission.
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