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JANUARYBaum Senior Center's 25th AnniversaryTuesday, January 24, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm 252-475-5638 At the “Open House: Quarter Life Commencement” you'll learn about the different programs that are offered and how you can get involved. Entertainment, refreshments, guided tours of the building, workout class demonstrations, information on all the programs and resources offered, as well as club and other group activity details. Their goal is to provide an opportunity for a healthier and more social lifestyle for Dare County’s older adult population. Suggestions welcome.
Outer Banks Anglers Club’s 2012 Rockfish TournamentSaturday, January 28 Fees: Registration is $200 per boat Features a $3,000 first place prize. Captain’s meeting Jan. 27 at Sea Ranch Hotel in KDH. Weigh-in at Broad Creek Fishing Center.
34th Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art ShowSaturday, January 28 through Friday, February 24 (hours vary) 252-473-5558 Free Opening Reception: Saturday, January 28, 6:00-8:00 pm; vote for the People’s Choice Award Show includes a wide variety of local fine art ranging from conceptual to realistic. With all original work, featuring sculpture, painting, drawing, fiber, pottery and mixed media, this is the longest running visual art exhibition in Dare County. Open to Dare County Arts Council members and Dare County residents. Cash awards. Sponsored by Dare County Arts Council.
FEBRUARY1921 Silent Film ScreeningSunday, February 5, 3:00 pm Tickets: $10 adults, 6-12 years $5; 5 & under free. May be purchased in advance at Visitors Center or night of event.
Western Carolina University Children's ShowSaturday, March 10 252-475-1500 Tickets: $5 adults and 6-12 years; 5 & under free. May be purchased in advance at Visitors Center or night of event.
Western Carolina University Chamber MusicSaturday, March 10 252-475-1500 Tickets: $10 adults, 6-12 years $5; 5 & under free. May be purchased in advance at Visitors Center or night of event.
Outer Banks Sounds Music ShowcaseThursday, March 15, 7:00-9:00 pm 252-473-5558 Email: info@darearts.org All original, all local musicians perform original music. Three bands or musicians play and the public is invited to enjoy! Each musician will have one track on the inaugural Outer Banks Sounds CD to be released in May. Presented by WVOD the Sound and Dare County Arts Council.
First Flight Cruisers 5th Annual Shamrock Car Show and Poker RunThursday, March 15 to Sunday, March 18 - Rain or Shine Registration Fees: car show $20 by if registered by March 1, $25 at the gate; non-judged $10; welcome reception $5 Join this all make, all model auto club for a spectacular show. Proceeds benefit A.V.I.D. Program and Wright Flight Program of NC. Events include: Welcome Reception: Thursday, 6:00-9:00 pm at Mako Mike's in Kill Devil Hills Poker Run: Friday at SeaScape Bar & Grill, 300 Eckner Street at SeaScape Golf Links in Kitty Hawk Free Exclusive screening of the digitally re-mastered 1921 Lost Colony silent film. The film depicts the English attempts to colonize Roanoke Island between 1584 and 1590. This film has not been seen in such black and white splendor in over 85 years!
25th Annual Oyster FeastSaturday, February 11, noon to 5:00 pm 252-473-5869 bayviewchapel@yahoo.com Tickets: $25 adults, $10 children Bayview Chapel's annual fund-raising Oyster Feast. Seafood lovers enjoy scrumptious fare of fish, oysters, and hushpuppies, along with homemade coleslaw, baked beans, oven-baked butter potatoes and the best baked desserts that the locals have to offer! Directions: From Nags Head Causeway take Highway 64/264 over the bridge to Manns Harbor (Highway 64 will continue straight to Columbia). Follow sign Highway 264 (sharp left turn) to Stumpy Point (14 mile stretch), turn left at the "Stumpy Point" sign onto Bayview Drive.
MARCH15th Annual Priceless Pieces Quilt ShowFriday, March 2- Saturday, March 24 252-475-1500 Free Meet-the Artist Reception: Friday, March 2, 6:00-8:00 pm Annual showing of handcrafted quilts – old and new – featuring colors, designs and textures. Antique and new quilts will be on display. Sponsored by the Teacup Quilters, the exhibition features full-sized and mini quilts. Past shows have seen 80 or more examples of quilts ranging in date from the 19th to the 21st century. Teacup Quilters will be available weekdays beginning at 10:00 am.
Western Carolina University Chamber MusicFriday, March 9 252-475-1500 roanokeisland.comroanokeisland.com Tickets: $10 adults, 6-12 years $5; 5 & under free. May be purchased in advance at Visitors Center or night of event.
Western Carolina University Children's ShowSaturday, March 10 252-475-1500 Tickets: $5 adults and 6-12 years; 5 & under free. May be purchased in advance at Visitors Center or night of event.
Western Carolina University Chamber MusicSaturday, March 10 252-475-1500 Tickets: $10 adults, 6-12 years $5; 5 & under free. May be purchased in advance at Visitors Center or night of event.
Outer Banks Sounds Music ShowcaseThursday, March 15, 7:00-9:00 pm 252-473-5558 Email: info@darearts.org All original, all local musicians perform original music. Three bands or musicians play and the public is invited to enjoy! Each musician will have one track on the inaugural Outer Banks Sounds CD to be released in May. Presented by WVOD the Sound and Dare County Arts Council.
First Flight Cruisers 5th Annual Shamrock Car Show and Poker RunThursday, March 15 to Sunday, March 18 - Rain or Shine Registration Fees: car show $20 by if registered by March 1, $25 at the gate; non-judged $10; welcome reception $5 Join this all make, all model auto club for a spectacular show. Proceeds benefit A.V.I.D. Program and Wright Flight Program of NC. Events include: Welcome Reception: Thursday, 6:00-9:00 pm at Mako Mike's in Kill Devil Hills Poker Run: Friday at SeaScape Bar & Grill, 300 Eckner Street at SeaScape Golf Links in Kitty Hawk Shamrock Car, Truck and Bike Show: Saturday at First Flight High School (registration 8:00-11:00 am, judging 11:30 am-2:00 pm, awards 3:00 pm) Group Breakfast: Sunday, location to be determined
OBX Taste of the BeachThursday, March 15 to Sunday, March 18 Tickets: available until February 14; check website for pricing Four days of food, drinks and fun - featuring wine tastings, cooking classes, special menu presentations, celebrity guest chef appearances, brewery tours, tapas crawls and more culinary delights. Check website as events will be added periodically. Presented by the Dare County Restaurant Association.
UNC Chapel Hill: The Music of Jacques OffenbachSaturday, March 17 252-475-1500 Tickets: $10 adults, $5 6-12 years, 5 & under free UNC Opera presents a delightfully effervescent program of operatic music by the prolific 19th c. French composer Jacques Offenbach. The production will open with "Lantern Marriage," a one-act opera filled with humorous misunderstandings (including a "catfight" embodied with flamboyant melismatic vocal flourishes- sung in French with English dialogue.) Fortunately, it all ends in romantic happiness with the promise of an impending marriage. Scenes from the well-loved "Tales of Hoffman" will follow, including the famous duet "Belle nuit" and the brilliant coloratura aria "The Doll Song." UNC Opera Director: Terry Ellen Rhodes, Pianists: Grace Lloyd and Emily Russ.
Kelly's 4th Annual Running of the Leprechauns 8KSaturday, March 17, 9:00 am Runners and walkers embark on a 8K/5 mile point to point course including road and trail (through part of the Nags Head Woods Conservancy) for a share of Kelly’s “pot of gold”, Green Glory and fun! Awards, post- race celebration and hospitality held immediately following the race at Kelly’s Tavern.
Kelly's 23rd Annual St. Patrick's Day ParadeSunday, March 18, 1:00 pm - Rain or Shine The largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in NC travels the greenest mile in the Tarheel state. Over 1,500 participants and approximately 10,000 spectators enjoy an afternoon filled with floats, live music, marching bands and creative marching/walking/motorized units.
The 2012 Outer Banks Wedding Show(sponsored by obxBrides.com)Saturday, March 24 Save the date for a unique, fun and interactive wedding show. You'll be sampling great food from qualified caterers and sampling the best tasting wedding cakes the area has to offer. You’ll find numerous Outer Banks wedding professionals exhibiting all they have to offer, including photographers & videographers, hair salons & spas, ceremony & reception venues, florists, wedding planners, officiants and DJs. Visit these advertisers at the show:
Girl Scouts of America: Manteo Amazing RaceSaturday, March 24, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm 252-475-1500 Email: SUPPORT@GSCCC.ORG In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of America, Roanoke Island Festival Park will be the home site to the Manteo Amazing Race. Grab your friends, your leaders or parents and make a team of 10 (8 girls, 2 adults). Put on your walking shoes and sunscreen, fill up your water bottles and join us at the starting line. Race against teams from your own level as you discover the sites of Manteo. Follow the clues and collect the most points, but keep your eyes open for detours and road blocks...it is all part of this amazing race! Start and finish line is Roanoke Island Festival Park.
APRILOuter Banks Sounds Music ShowcaseThursday, April 19, 7:00-9:00 pm 252-473-5558 Email: info@darearts.org All original, all local musicians perform original music. Three bands or musicians play and the public is invited to enjoy! Each musician will have one track on the inaugural Outer Banks Sounds CD to be released in May. Presented by WVOD the Sound and Dare County Arts Council.
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