Events for August 2008

Dates are subject to change. Telephone area code is (252) unless otherwise specified.

May 29 - August 28
Pawgaritaville at Puparazzi
2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Tropical themed party for pampered pets and their people. Costume contests party games, refreshments and free "pawgaritas" for the dogs. For more information call (252) 473-20994 or visit puparazzi.tripod.com

May 30 - August 18
71st Anniversary Season of The Lost Colony
Waterside Theatre, 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). For tickets: (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org

May 30 - August 18
Backstage Tours
The Lost Colony Waterside Theatre, 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. Tickets are $5 per person. For tickets: (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org

August
Summer Concert Series on the Lawn
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Every Thursday evening in July and August. For more information please visit www.whaleheadclub.org or call (252)453-9040.

August - September
Whalehead Club Wednesday Wine Festivals
Starting June 25 every Wednesday afternoon in July, August and September. For more information please visit www.whaleheadclub.org or call (252)453-9040.

August 1
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. Join us for live music, magic, artisans, actors in period dress, a rockclimbing wall and more. For more information visit firstfriday-roanokeisland.com

August 1
Pawrate Party
For more information please call (252) 473-2094 or visit puparazzi.tripod.com

August 1
First Friday Pet Parties
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Costume contests, games, treats and fun for pets and their people. Call (252) 473-2094 or visit puparazzi.tripod.com for party theme.

August 1
Summer Children's Performance Series
Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 10:30 a.m. The final Children's show of the series will be shown. For additional information, call (252) 475-1506, (252) 475-1500 or visit roanokeisland.com

August 1
Afternoon Classics
Film Theatre and Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 2 p.m. 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. Please visit NCSASummerFest.org for more information.

August 1 - 2
North Carolina School of The Arts Summer Performance Festival
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Students from the NC School of the Arts will perform a musical selection August 1 in the Film Theatre at 2 p.m. In addition, a performance will be held on August 1 at 8 p.m. in the Outdoor Pavilion. Saturday, August 2, at 8 p.m., a film will be shown in the Film Theatre. For more information call (252) 475-1500.

August 1 - 11
History Garden Programs
History Garden at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 12:30 p.m. Tuesday - Early Exploration and the Roanoke Voyages. Wednesday - Pirate Day. Thursday - Nature and Cultural History. Friday - Performing Arts. For additional information, call (252) 475-1506, (252) 475-1500 or visit roanokeisland.com

August 2
Saturday Night at The Movies!!
Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 8 p.m. Enjoy one of the finest movies available for family entertainment. Free. Please visit NCSASummerFest.org for more information.

August 2
Finding Neverland
on the big outdoor screen
8 pm, Saturday, FREE! Outdoor Pavilion (Film Theater in case of rain), Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC North Carolina School of the Arts Summer Performance Festival Starring Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet, Finding Neverland is an Oscar-winning tale of magic and fantasy based on the life of James Barrie, the author of Peter Pan. 252.475.1506. www.NCSASummerFest.org.

August 3, 10
A Funny Thing Happened on The Way to The Forum
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. 8:15 p.m. 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. For tickets: (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org

August 4 - 28
Rob Snyder: Paintings of Pier, Surf and Sea life
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. He also paints marine themes in oils of big surf and lots of light from places he’s traveled in the Caribbean with his wife Debbie. A third series of jellyfish paintings features his epoxy resin acrylic layering technique. It is a multi-level process that yields lustrous works with rich depth. His sculptures are created using laser cut steel that he airbrushes to add color. He creates abstract sculptures and usable furniture from the steel that also can include bamboo, glass and granite. Snyder is a well known muralist on the Outer Banks who has been painting murals here since the late 1970’s.He is an avid surfer and the father of Noah Snyder a professional surfer. Snyder’s work is big and beautiful. He is a master with the airbrush and appreciates capturing a real quality of the sea in his work. While he is a marvelous technician, his art also has a message. It chronicles humankind’s relationship to the sea. People passionate about the coast will be thrilled with this exhibition. An opening reception will be held on August 3 from 4 - 6 p.m. It is free and open to the public. The show hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. For more information call (252) 475-1500.

August 5, 7, 12, 14
The Lost Colony Children's Theatre presents Sleeping Beauty
Fort Raleigh Historic Site, Roanoke Island. 9:30 a.m. Enjoy a classic children's story brought to life with music and dance. Face-painting and balloon-sculpting. For tickets: (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org

August 6 - 7
Hatteras Island Arts and Craft Guild Summer Show
Buxton. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Free admission, food, local artists, and a scholarship raffle. For more information call Charlotte at (252) 441-1850.

August 6, 13, 20
Bloody Mary and The Virgin Queen
Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 3 p.m. 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. They can be ordered in advance by reserving tickets at (252) 475-1500 or one hour prior to each performance at the theatre.

August 6, 13, 20, 27
Outer Barks - Yappy Hour
Scarborough Lane Shoppes in Duck. Canine cocktail hour open to all canines and their humans. For schedule call (252) 261-6279 or (888) 870-6279 or visit outerbarks.com

August 7
Basic Rigging North Carolina Maritime Museum
Manteo. 10 a.m. to noon. 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. For more information call (252) 475-1750.

August 7, 14
Tea with The Queen
Elizabethan Gardens, Roanoke Island. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. 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. For tickets or information call (252) 473-3414 or visit thelostcolony.org

August 7, 14, 21
Shepherd of The Ocean
Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 3 p.m. 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.

August 9
9th Annual Kitty Hawk Kites/Carolina Outdoors Ocean Games
Ramada Plaza, Kill Devil Hills. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This family beach fun day starts with a 5K kayak race on the Atlantic. Kayak demos, and stunt kite lessons will be available all day as well. The Sandcastle building contest will begin at 1 p.m. with the best sandcastle builders competing for prizes! (877) FLY-THIS or visit kittyhawk.com

August 9
Concert by Radio Media Productions
6 p.m. ( gates open at 4 p.m.) Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Country music will be featured. For more information please visit roanokeisland.com

August 9 - 10
Annual Roanoke Island American Indian Cultural Festival & Powwow
Come and enjoy this wonderful native experience as tribes gather on ancestral grounds to celebrate and share our culture on the west side of Roanoke Island along the tranquil waters of the Croatan Sound. This event will feature a gathering of American Indian tribes from across the nation dressed in tribal regalia, traditional and contemporary American Indian music, dance, visual arts, storytelling, crafts and health screenings while learning about various dances and the regalia worn. At various times during the day, the Master of Ceremonies will invite the public to participate in social dances. Educational displays will exhibit artifacts used and items traded by the American Indians. American Indian foods as well as other festival foods will be available for purchase. Additionally, all veterans and servicemen and servicewomen will be honored. All native drummers, dancers, traders and food vendors are welcome. Presented by: (“The People of the Coast”) The Council of The Algonquian Indians of NC, Inc. with the Roanoke-Hatteras Indians of Dare County, NC as co-sponsors. Time: The ground opens to the public at 10:30 a.m. for educational displays and the sale of American Indian crafts. Grand Entry on Saturday will begin at 12:00 Noon and at 1PM on Sunday. Location: Airport Pavilion Lawn located on Airport Road across from the NC Aquarium, Manteo. Admission: Adults: $5 (Ages 13 and above) Children: $3 (Ages 3 -12) FREE: Ages 2 and under. (Due to the nature of this event, no pets or alcohol allowed in the event area). For more information contact: Marilyn Berry Morrison (757) 477-3589 and visit ncalgonquians.com

August 10
7th Annual OBX Sandbar 5K
Kitty Hawk. The Outer Banks only 5K Beach Run/Walk is set on the wide flat sands in front of the historic 'Old Station' public bath house in Kitty Hawk. Visit outerbanksrelieffoundation.com for additional details.

August 13 - 14
New World Festival of The Arts
Waterfront, Manteo. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the 13th and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the 14th. 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. For more information please call (252) 473-2838.

August 14
One Day Watercolor Workshop
North Carolina Maritime Museum, Manteo. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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. Call (252) 475-1750 for more information.

August 18
Virginia Dare Faire
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Roanoke Island. 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. For tickets: (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org

August 18
Virginia Dare’s Birthday
Celebrate Virginia Dare's 421st birthday as The Elizabethan Gardens, The Lost Colony and Fort Raleigh National Historic Site join together to present a full day of activities you and your family are sure to enjoy; no birthday is complete without cake and ice cream. Free admission and special activities all day at The Gardens. For information call (252) 473-3234.

August 19
National Aviation Day
Wright Brothers National Memorial, Kill Devil Hills. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. In 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established August 19th, Orville Wright's birthday, as National Aviation Day to honor the Wright Brothers and all flying pioneers and heroes. Special aviation related activities. For more information visit nps.gov/wrbr or call (252) 441-7430.

August 21
Build a Boat in a Day
North Carolina Maritime Museum, Manteo. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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. Call (252) 475-1750 for more information.

August 24
Al and Amy
4 p.m. Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Award-winning, critically acclaimed, passionate and playful, Al & Amy are an acoustic music duo that draws inspiration from musical traditions across the globe and distills these myriad styles into a rich and unique voice – a timeless recipe for healing, heartfelt music. During an Al & Amy performance, the audience is treated to a variety of acoustic stringed instruments and percussion with a dash of pristine vocals. They capture the hearts of their audiences with colorful stories of wildlife in their own back yard in the Appalachian Mountains of Western North Carolina and the people and places along the way that have influenced their music. Al & Amy invite their listeners to celebrate beauty and joy in all aspects of life. The price of admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. (252) 475-1500.

August 31
Labor Day Concert - Hunt Family Fiddlers
8-10 p.m. Outdoor Pavilion. The Hunt Family Fiddlers are an award winning family of Irish step dancers, fiddlers and singers that marvel crowds everywhere! This family of nine performs Celtic, bluegrass, inspirational and popular tunes, offering a unique blend of diversity to every show. Audiences love to experience their high-powered step dancing, fast fiddling, and vocal talents, as well as their other instrumental talents including drums, accordion, keyboard and guitar. Songwriters and performers Clint and Sandy, along with their seven children Jessica, Jennifer, Joshua, Jonathan, Jordan, Justin and Jamison, have released four albums and have won numerous awards in fiddle, Irish dance and singing contests around the nation and the world. Tickets are $15 adults and $10 students. (252) 475-1500.