Events for December 2009

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

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.

December
NEW "Culinary Events Calendar"! &  NEW "OBX Gift Certificates"!
Check out the NEW Culinary Events Calendar!  Now you can find out where the good stuff is and when it will be served!  Looking for a cooking class, but don't know where to turn?  The NEW Culinary Event Calendar is your place to find out who is having a "culinary event", may it be a themed wine dinner, a classic OBX cooking class, or some smooth jazz with dinner. You are sure to fine it!   AND...while you're on the site...go ahead a purchase some OBX Gift Certificates!  Buy as many as you want!  They make GREAT gifts anytime of the year for that OBX Foodie in your life!  For more information visit obxtasteofthebeach.com/calendar/month.php

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
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 - 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 - 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 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 8
Hatteras Connection Seafood Fundraiser
Hatteras Village Civic Center. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. The dinner will include baked or grilled fish, seafood chowder, roasted potatoes, cole slaw, corn bread, iced tea and dessert. Tickets cost $10 and the donation of one non-perishable food item. Island commercial fishermen and charter-boat captains and mates are donating the fish, and a great team of local folks, known for their skills in the kitchen, will be the chefs. For more information or to make reservations, call or email Susan West at (252) 995-4131 or ridgeroad@earthlink.net

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 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 Art Program at the Elizabethan Gardens
The Elizabethan Gardens on Roanoke Island, is presenting a fall and winter Botanical Art Program sure to enlighten new and experienced artists of all ages. Beginning in October, the first of the series is Color, Light, and Form in Dry-Brush Watercolor with artist Patricia Savage. Savage grew up in North Carolina and currently resides in Raleigh, N.C. She has been a professional artist since 1987. Among other honors and awards, Patricia's botanical paintings have been featured in Modern Botanical Art — Eden Re-imagined (2008) and The Pastel Journals' 6th Annual Pastel 100 Competition awarded Patricia with Best in Wildlife and Honorable Mention in Wildlife...READ MORE.

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 20
The White Doe Inn Christmas Open House
Sunday 2-6 pm. Enjoy hot cider and refreshments while touring one of the most photographed homes of the Outer Banks. The White Doe Inn, previously known as The Meekins House, is a grand three-story late-Queen Anne style house on Roanoke Island. It was constructed in 1910 by local builders John Wilson and Joe Dailey for Theodore S. Meekins and his family. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 noted for its architectural and historic significance. For Information call 800-473-6091 or 252-473-9851, whitedoeinn.com