Friday, August 22, 2008

Saying Farewell to Summer and Hello to Fall in the Outer Banks


Even though the summer is winding down in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, events and activities are still in full swing entering fall. Local happenings range from musical showcases, wine festivals, plays, and cultural activities. It’s not too late to celebrate with the family in the Outer Banks – great summer savings are still available on vacation properties!


25 August – 15 October
You and your family are bound to enjoy the fun and excitement of the Outer Banks Music Showcase. “Flashback”, their all new show, plays every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 7:00 PM. The two hour show features live music from the 50’s, the 60’s, and the 70’s, as well as classic country and beach music. The Outer Banks Musical Showcase is a musical variety experience, offering laughs in addition to the tunes with their comedy. For more information, you can call the box office at 252.261.7505 or visit the Outer Banks Music Showcase online.

25 August – 30 September
Experience what might have happened to the Wright Brothers prior to their historic first flight with the play, “The Night Before Take Off”. The short play is held Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Doors open at 6:30 PM at the Pearl restaurant, with a cash bar and complimentary hors d'oeuvres. The show starts: 7:30 PM and lasts just under an hour. For more information on the play, you can contact the Outer Banks Theatre by phone at 252.715.0258 or by visiting them online. You can also visit the Pearl restaurant online or you can contact them at 252.480. 3463.

31 August
Celebrate your Labor Day in the Outer Banks with the Hunt Family Fiddlers, an award-winning family of Irish step dancers, fiddlers, and singers. The Hunt Family performs a range of music including Celtic, bluegrass, inspirational, and popular music. The show is from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM in the Outdoor Pavilion. Tickets are $15.00 for adults and $10.00 students. You can find out more by calling the Outdoor Pavilion at 252.4750.1500.

1 September – 30 September
Continuing every Wednesday afternoon through to the end of September is the Whalehead Club Wednesday Wine Festival. For more information, please visit the Whalehead Club online or by calling them at 252.453.9040.

8 September – 29 September
View a bit of Outer Banks culture by visiting the Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Their latest exhibit, “Five Women: Studio Gallery of Elizabeth City” features the works of Mary Crutchfield, Margie Sawyer, Peggy West, Patricia Sterritt and Ricky Thornton. This group of Elizabeth City women has been painting together for the 35 years. The showing will be featuring their collection of watercolors, water media, printmaking and acrylic painting with collage elements. The show hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, with the opening reception held on September 7th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. All are welcome to take part as the reception is free and open to the public. For more information, please call 252.475.1500.

15 September – 20 September
Avast, ye mateys! It’s the attack of the Outer Banks Pirate Festival. The scurvy sea dogs of Kitty Hawk Kites in Nags Head will be making appearances at several local businesses from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The seafaring scalawags will have their main event on September 20th with an entire day of pirate appearances, games and stories. To find out more about where the pirates will be landing, you can find out more by visiting Kitty Hawk Kites online.

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