Current Events

WINTER 2009 - NOVEMBER 2009 - DECEMBER 2009

Dates and times subject to change without notice. Please verify event information by visiting available links or contacting event hosts directly.

EVENT OF THE MONTH: NOVEMBER 2009

November 8

The marathon starts in Kitty Hawk, the half marathon starts at Jockeys Ridge and both cross the beautiful Washington-Baum Bridge and finish on Roanoke Island. For more information or to register for either race, please visit obxmarathon.org.

WINTER 2009

November & December

Enjoy daily programs at Roanoke Island Festival Park aboard the Elizabeth II, in the Settlement Site and in the interactive Roanoke Adventure Museum. A docudrama entitled “The Legend of Two Path,” an Art Gallery, boardwalks, waters edge performance, Museum Store and more are also on site. Events scheduled year-round. Visit the Roanoke Island Maritime Museum, just a block away, that features a working boathouse and the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse. The screw-pile light is a reproduction of one that stood near the site. View the permanent display on the history of the structure. Hours vary seasonally. For more information, please call 252-475-1500 or visit Roanoke Island.

November & December

The Roanoke Island Maritime Museum will offer a variety of maritime skills, boat building, adult 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. Visit Roanoke Island Maritime Museum or call 252-475-1750 for current programming schedules.

Now - April 1, 2010

6th Annual Outer Banks SPCA Awareness Photo Contest

This Annual photo contest is open to ALL Pampered Pets with a photo taken on The Outer Banks. Please see details at pamperedpetsguide.com. Our annual publication runs from May - May so the deadline each year is April 1st. If you miss the deadline your entry will go into the next years contest.

NOVEMBER 2009

November 1-30

November is book donation month. Receive a discount on your total purchase based on the number of book you donate! All books are donated to the Dare County Library. Call 252-475-1500 ext 252 for more information.

November 2-24

A group of jewelry designers join forces this month to host a day-long exposition and month-long show with the focus on beauty, style, technique and education. The mid-month exposition will feature demonstrations, educational displays and a chance to talk with artists as well as purchase handcrafted jewelry in time for the holidays. All artists participating have been working in their field for a number of years and make the Outer Banks their home. Exposition: Nov. 14 and 15, 10 am to 4 pm in the Roanoke Island Festival Park Art Galley. For more information, call 252-475-1500 or visit roanokeisland.com. Open Mon- Fri 9 am to 5 pm and Sat 10 am to 4 pm.

November 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

The Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival, a six-day celebration of the wild side of the Outer Banks region of North Carolina, is set for Nov. 3-8, 2009 which spans Veteran's Day weekend. The festival offers over 85 programs in themes ranging from paddling and wildlife photography to birding, natural history, and more! This festival is traditionally set during the "shoulder season" when rates are lower for accommodations, traffic is light and the weather is mild. To learn more about the Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival call 252-216-9464 or visit Wings Over Water.

November 6

First Friday is a fun-filled, family oriented street festival held the first friday of each month. Downtown Manteo Waterfront from 6 pm - 8 pm. For more information, please visit firstfriday-roanokeisland.com.

November 6

Giving thanks is the theme of this party. Costume contest & fun activities for dogs, plus refreshments for pets & their people. 5-7 pm at Puparazzi in Manteo. For more information, please call 252-473-2094 or visit obxpuparazzi.com.

November 7

A family friendly event where kids and adults can run and walk for the fun of it. For more information, please visit obxmarathon.org.

November 8

November 11

Begins at 5:30 pm with events in the Mall and Films at 7 pm in Film Theatre. This is a fund-raising project for the Dare County Arts Council. Admission to Roanoke Island Festival Park will be charged. For more information, please call 252-475-1500 or visit roanokeisland.com.

November 13-15

Reawaken your “sense of place” by participating in the “Wild Women on the Outer Banks Weekend”. Women will have the opportunity to explore maritime forests, beaches and marshes of the Outer Banks. Activities include kayaking, wild edibles foraging, nature crafting, “behind the scenes” opportunities and more. Participants can even “sleep with the sharks” in front of the 285,000-gallon Graveyard of the Atlantic exhibit. This one-of-a- kind opportunity is conducted in partnership with the Nature Conservancy’s Nags Head Woods Preserve. Registration begins on October 1, 2009 with participation limited to 22 “adventurous women” ages 21 and above. The cost is $300 per person. North Carolina Aquarium Society Members receive a 10% discount. For more information, please call 252-473-3494 or 800-832-3474 or visit ncaquariums.com.

November 13, 14, 15

Enjoy the timeless enchantment of this magical fairy tale, reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. As adapted for the stage, with great warmth and more than a touch of hilarity, the hearts of children and adults alike still soar when the slipper fits. Brought to you by Theatre of Dare. Show runs Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm in COA Roanoke Island Campus Auditorium in Manteo (formerly Manteo Middle School). For more information, please visit Theatre of Dare or call 252-261-4064.

November 18

When is the last time you visited The Elizabethan Gardens? If you haven’t experienced The Gardens before, you are in for a treat! Every third Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m., we offer a free guided tour with regular paid admission. Come learn about our 16th century Italian Renaissance statuary, get an inside peek at our nursery and greenhouse areas, and ask our experts all of your gardening questions! Each season brings a fresh and exciting array of flowering plants, shrubs and trees. No matter when you visit The Gardens, there is always something new to explore. Third Wednesday Guided Tours Free with paid admission, call ahead at 252-473-3234 to get a spot on the tour. Guided Tours are also available by appointment only to groups of 20 or more and are free with the groups’ paid admission. Please contact us at 252-473-3234.

November 19, 20, 21

Botanical Illustration Botanical imagery is used throughout the design world and has been a staple in design for thousands of years. In the last ten years there has been a renaissance of interest in botanical painting. This class is for those people who love the natural world and would like to try their hand at creating their own botanical illustrations. The class will cover drawing and painting flowers, fruit and vegetables using traditional watercolor techniques. It will be helpful, but not necessary, to have had some experience drawing and painting in any medium. Content: An overview of the history of botanical illustration will be offered. The importance of direct observation from nature will be emphasized using the traditional medium of watercolor to depict flowers, fruit and vegetables. Pigments, papers and brushes will be discussed in depth. Basic plant structure will be covered. For more information, please call 252-473-3234 or visit elizabethangardens.org.

November 20, 21, 22

Enjoy the timeless enchantment of this magical fairy tale, reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. As adapted for the stage, with great warmth and more than a touch of hilarity, the hearts of children and adults alike still soar when the slipper fits. Brought to you by Theatre of Dare. Show runs Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2 pm in COA Roanoke Island Campus Auditorium in Manteo (formerly Manteo Middle School). For more information, please visit Theatre of Dare or call 252-261-4064.

November 21

The Robin Hood Project - Douglas Fairbanks' 1922 silent film, with a live score of English medieval and Renaissance music by Hesperus. Experience the pageantry of Richard the Lionheart's court, Prince John's sinister machinations, Robin and Marian's moving love story, and the Fairbanks' swashbuckling finale! With English Renaissance music by King Henry VIII, 16th century dances by Jacques Moderne and Tielmann Susato, lute songs by Robert Jones. Adults, $5; children 3 and under, free; Friends of Elizabeth II, free. Roanoke Island Festival Park Film Theatre at 7 pm. For more information, please call 252-475-1500.

November 21 & 28

From 1-4 pm, Puparazzi will be taking Pet Photos with SAnta, an annual fundraiser for the Outer Banks SPCA. For $5 donation per pet, your pet will receive a photo session in Santa's lap and one 4X6 print. You can even have the photo emailed to you. 100% of the requested donation goes to the SPCA. Appointments suggested. For more information, please call 252-473-2094 or visit obxpuparazzi.com.

November 22

World-class storyteller Jon Spelman and multi-instrumentalist Tina Chancey mine a rich vein of Shakespearean wisdom and whimsy in this duo program of personal anecdotes, sonnets, stories, and songs spotlighting the best of the Bard. Includes scenes from: Richard III, Hamlet, The Tempest; selections from Venus and Adonis, and the song 'Brush up your Shakespeare'. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. Roanoke Island Festival Park Film Theatre at 4 pm. For more information, please call 252-475-1500.

November 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30

Join The Elizbathan Gardens November 23rd - 30th for a Thanksgiving Sale. Gifts and Plants are 25% off this week. Deep discounts on some items. Don't miss out!

November 25

Ever wonder what the Aquarium animals eat? Spend a day learning what it takes to feed our sharks, otters, and other residents. Observe mealtime in action. Program runs from 9 am to 4:30 pm. Ages 8-12; Cost $30; Preregistration is required. For more information, call 252-473-3494 ext 232.

November 26

Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your day!

November 26

Run, Walk, Stroll, or Trot through The Village of Nags Head on a crisp Holiday morning! This is a fun family and community event. The overall winner receives a pumpkin cheesecake, 2010 Gobbler 5K Registration, and a full cooked turkey for their return trip 2010 Thanksgiving Dinner! Prizes and a Raffle. In the spirit of the Holiday, a food drive will be held for the Beach Food Pantry. Complete Details are available at The Outer Banks Running Club. Run begins on Thanksgiving Day at 8 am. Presented by the Outer Banks Running Club.

November 26

A great warm up for your Thanksgiving Feast! Starting on Scarborough Lane in Duck with a finish line full of post race festivities. Runners and walkers of all abilities and ages are welcome. For more information, please visit active.com.

November 27

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 at the Whalehead Club in Currituck Heritage Park 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. Sale runs from 9 am to 5 pm. For more information, please call 252-453-9040 or visit whaleheadclub.com.

November 27 - 28

Children can have their free photo taken with Santa in a demonstration Hang Glider. Watch the night sky magically transform as skilled flyers maneuver their lit stunt kites to the sounds of your favorite holiday songs atop Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Brought to you by Kitty Hawk Kites. For more information, please call 252-441-4124 or 877-FLY-THIS or visit kittyhawk.com.

DECEMBER 2009

December 1-12

12 Days of Christmas Sale

During these first 12 days, join us at the Roanoke Island Festival Park Museum Store for our Seventh Annual 12 Days of Christmas Sale. Each day there will be a new category added with some discounts up to 50% off. The discount will begin on specified date and remain until the last day of sale. Sale is not valid with other discounts. Call (252) 475-1500 for more information, ext. 252.

December 2

Christmas in the Park, 5-8 p.m.

Celebrate the season with holiday fare and fun hosted by The Elizabethan Gardens and The Lost Colony. Catch the spirit with music, gift shop discounts, games, horse drawn carriage rides, hot chocolate, door prizes, and 100% chance of snow. Bring the children by to sit on Santa's lap! Fee charged for some events.

December 3 - 5

21st Annual Hotlines Festival of Trees

Noon - 9 p.m. The Pearl Restaurant, located at the Sea Ranch Hotel in Kill Devil Hills. Fundraiser of donated Christmas Trees, holiday items, seasonal musical performances, a Santa visit, and bazaar, including an auction to benefit crisis intervention programs of the Outer Banks. (252) 473-5121 or obhotline.org

December 4 - 5

12th Annual Manteo Rotary Rockfish Rodeo

Outdoor Pavilion, Roanoke Island Festival Park. A fishing tournament sponsored by the Manteo Rotary. (252) 473-6644 or rockfishrodeo.com

December 4 - 5

Town of Manteo Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade

Tree Lighting will be December 4th at 6 p.m. with Santa visiting with the children afterwards at the Maritime Museum at the Creef Davis Boathouse. The parade will be December 5th at 11 a.m. in downtown Manteo. manteo.govoffice.com

December 4 - 31

Holiday Small Works Show

Dare County Arts Council Gallery. Over 500 items of affordable framed originals, reproductions and photography that are no larger than 16”x16” as well as pottery, glass, jewelry, fiber, metal, mixed media and wood for holiday shopping. Great stocking stuffer items available! Open to members. (252) 473-5558 or darearts.org

December 4

First Friday

Downtown Manteo Waterfront. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. First Friday is a fun-filled, family oriented street festival held the first friday of each month. firstfriday-roanokeisland.com

December 4

Santa at the Roanoke Island Maritime Museum With the Oakwood Waits

Come visit with Santa from 7- 9 p.m.! Free! (252) 475-1750 or roanokeisland.com.

December 5

Town of Manteo Christmas Parade

Budleigh Street at 10:30 a.m. The parade will be December 5th at 11 a.m. in downtown Manteo. manteo.govoffice.com or (252) 473-1912.

December 5

Oakwood Waits in Concert

Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 7 p.m. The talented group will feature a selection of holiday music, spreading the joy of the season. The choral group can also be seen and heard in the Town of Manteo Christmas Parade, also on December 5 at 11:00 a.m. Admission charged. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com

December 7 - 27

Betty Tyler Show

Art Gallery, Roanoke Island Festival Park. Reception: Dec. 6, 4-6 p.m. An eclectic artist who paints abstracts, still life and portraits using oils, watercolors or acrylics. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com

December 11

Violins & Voices a Classical Christmas

Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 7 p.m. Performers include: Angelo Sonnesso Tenor; Lisa Martinez – Soprano Christian Jackle –Soprano; Nick Hodsdon - Baritone; Sue Artz – Violin; David Spangler – piano/accompanist. Tickets are $10.00. The event is a benefit for GEM. Refreshments will be served following the performance. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com

December 12

Christmas Sights and Sounds

Performers include: Angelo Sonnesso Tenor; Lisa Martinez – Soprano
Christian Jackle –Soprano; Nick Hodsdon - Baritone; Sue Artz – Violin;
David Spangler – piano/accompanist. Tickets are $10.00. The event is a benefit for GEM. Refreshments will be served following the performance. For more information call (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com

December 12

3rd Annual Tree Lighting Celebration

5 p.m. 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 host an open house to show off the decorations inspired by the 1920's etchings of Edward Collings Knight, Jr. For more information call 252-453-9040.

December 12

Currituck Heritage Park 3rd Holiday Illumination Celebration

See the giant cedar tree in Currituck Heritage Park and the Currituck Beach Lighthouse simultaneously illuminated. Gather on the North Lawn of the Whalehead Club to enjoy free hot chocolate and sing carols. Before and after the lighting ceremony, the Whalehead Club will open for holiday tours to show off the decorations inspired by the 1920s etchings of Edward Collings Knight, Jr. Celebration begins at 3 pm. For more information, please call 252-453-9040.

December 13-31

Locals Sale in the Museum Store

Receive 30% off of total purchase at the Roanoke Island Festival Park Museum Store Locals Sale. Must show ID. Call (252) 475-1500 Ext. 252 for more information.

December 13

Hospice Memorial

The public is invited to participate in this community event from 7-9 pm in the Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. For more information, please call 252-475-1500 or visit Roanoke Island Festival Park.

December 13

Cypress House Inn Christmas Open House

2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Come see one of Kill Devil Hills’ local historic landmarks all decorated for the Christmas season! Built in 1946 as a private hunting and fishing lodge, the Cypress House Inn would like to invite Outer Banks locals and visitors alike to come join us for some holiday cheer. You’ll enjoy cookies and cider or hot chocolate while touring a part of Outer Banks history! All are welcome. For more information call (252) 441-6127 or visit cypresshouseinn.com

December 15 - 16

Botanical Painting Class with Linda C. Miller

Botanical Painting Class with Linda Miller: Make a great gift and holiday card creating a botanical painting of a Christmas Rose. December 15-16 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily, please bring your lunch. There will be a 45 minute break. Call 252-473-1554 to register. This class is open to all levels, especially those without drawing or watercolor experience. The instructor will provide the drawing and students will create an 8"x10" painting focusing on wet and dry brush techniques and learn how to mix a variety of greens, commonly used in traditional botanical art. Students will also create a smaller study, 4"x6", that can be added to a holiday card. Work at your own pace while Miller uses this time to give each student individual attention. To learn more about Linda C. Miller's art, please visit her blog at http:lindacmiller.blogspot.com/ Instructor will provide paper to all students. A materials list is available at http://BotanicalNaturalisticArtInstruction.blogspot.com/
More Information

December 16

Third Wednesday Guided Tour

Third Wednesday Guided Tours Free with paid admission, call ahead at 252-473-3234 to get a spot on the tour. When is the last time you visited The Elizabethan Gardens? If you haven’t experienced The Gardens before, you are in for a treat! Every third Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m., we offer a free guided tour with regular paid admission. Come learn about our 16th century Italian Renaissance statuary, get an inside peek at our nursery and greenhouse areas, and ask our experts all of your gardening questions! Each season brings a fresh and exciting array of flowering plants, shrubs and trees. No matter when you visit The Gardens, there is always something new to explore. Guided Tours are also available by appointment only to groups of 20 or more and are free with the groups’ paid admission. Please contact us at 252-473-3234.

December 17

106th Annual Celebration of the Wright Brothers First Flight

Wright Brothers National Memorial. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Gather at the exact site at the exact time as the historic flight to remember, reflect and celebrate this milestone. The daylong anniversary tribute will be held at the site of Wright’s first flight. Visitors to the site experience a replica of the Wright Brothers’ 1903 encampment and majestic, 60-foot tall granite monument perched atop a 90-foot hill that serves a striking and lasting reminder of the important historical achievement that happened on this site a century ago. outerbanks.org

December 19

Elizabethan Christmas

Roanoke Island Festival Park. Noon - 5 p.m. Don’t let the holiday spirit fade! Get a taste of 16th century holiday traditions by making decorations, learn special dances, sing songs, discover food and drink of the season throughout the settlement site, 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. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com

December 20

Trio la Mer

Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 4 p.m. The Trio La Mer is chamber group of local musicians featuring John Buford- piano, Leslie Erickson- violin, and Sue Waters- viola. They perform music from the Baroque to the Contemporary periods, including some original arrangements. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com

December 25

Christmas

From Kitty Dunes to all our owners, guests, friends and neighbors, Have a very Merry Christmas!

December 31

New Year's Eve

From Kitty Dunes to all our owners, guests, friends and neighbors, Have a very Happy New Year!

Kitty Dunes Rentals
3620 N Croatan Highway
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
252.261.2326
888.860.3863 email@kittydunes.com

WINTER 2009 - NOVEMBER 2009 - DECEMBER 2009

November 13-15

Wild Women on the Outer Banks

November 25

Let’s Eat!