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

October 3 - November 29
Duane Raver: Wildlife illustrator, Jeff Lewis: Flora and Fauna Photography
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri) 10 a.m. 4 p.m. (Sat). Raver has done more than two hundred Wildlife in North Carolina cover illustrations. He illustrated the Fisherman's Guide: Fishes of the Southeastern United States by Charles S. Manooch. Jeff Lewis is the Gardens and Nursery Manager of The Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo and an avid birder and amateur naturalist. He’s had more than 1000 photos published in books, magazines, newspapers and a variety of other media. Reception: Oct. 3, 2-4 p.m. A lecture will be held with Raver and Manooch on October 4 at 7 p.m. in the Art Gallery. During 2010 the gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park will feature a group of exhibitions that give voice to the Earth. Earth Speaks will feature earth friendly mini quilts, beach glass art, nature and weather photography, watercolor collages of whimsical landscapes and wildlife, realistic wildlife paintings and prints, and bird and floral photography, natural material baskets, clay vases and more. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com

November 1 - 30
Rosanna Gussler
Recent Works in Glass. Dare County Arts Council Gallery, Manteo. darearts.org

November 3 - 6
53rd Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament
Cape Hatteras Anglers Club, Buxton. Registration – Wednesday, November 3, Team Fishing – Thursday, November 4, Team Fishing – Friday, November 5, Bob Bernard Individual Tournament Saturday, November 6, Tackle Show - Thursday, November 4. capehatterasanglersclub.org

November 5
First Friday
Downtown Manteo Waterfront. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. First Friday is a fun-filled, family-oriented street festival. The sidewalks pulse with live music, magic, artisans, period-dressed actors, a rock climbing wall and much more. firstfriday-roanokeisland.com

November 5 - 7
Theatre of Dare presents "Sylvia"
Directed by Don Bridge.  When Greg brings home a dog he found in the park, bearing only the name "Sylvia" on her name tag, she is a major bone of contention between husband and wife, becoming a rival for affection to his wife, Kate.  This show is a "howlingly funny" modern romantic comedy about marriage... and a talking dog.  Shows are Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm, at the COA Roanoke Island Campus (formerly Manteo Middle School).  Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 at the door, and $8 for students with valid school/college identification.  For more information, visit theatreofdare.org or call 252-261-4064.

November 6
RIFP Performance Series A&T Presents a Musical program
2 and 7 p.m. Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The performances are free and open to the public. (252) 475-1500 roanokeisland.com

November 7 - 29
Jeff Lewis - Flora and Fauna Photography
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday - Friday) and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Saturday). Jeff Lewis is the Gardens and Nursery Manager of The Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo and an avid birder and amateur naturalist. Free. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com

November 9 - 14
Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival
Offering over 85 programs in themes ranging from paddling and wildlife photography to birding, natural history and more! (252) 216-9464 or wingsoverwater.org

November 12
Lecture with Duane River and Charles S. Manooch
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 7 - 9 p.m. Charles Manooch, author of Fisherman’s Guide: Fishes of the Southeastern United States, and Duane Raver, the book’s illustrator, will discuss their book project and share anecdotes. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com

November 13
Outer Banks 8K
Kill Devil Hills, near the First Flight Schools Campus. An out-and-back course which will start in Kill Devil Hills, continue through Nags Head Woods Maritime Forest and finish at the First Flight High School track. obxmarathon.org

November 13
Outer Banks Fun Run
10 a.m. A family friendly event where kids and adults can run and walk for the fun of it! Walker-friendly and strollers allowed. obxmarathon.org

November 13 - 14
Outer Banks Jewelry Expo 2010
November 13 and 14 (Sat 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. / Sunday- noon- 5 p.m.) Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 17 jewelry designers will sell work and demonstrate techniques. The Expo will feature everything from beadwork to fine art jewelry. (252) 475-1500, roanokeisland.com

November 14
Outer Banks Marathon and Half Marathon
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. obxmarathon.org

November 19, 20
13th Annual Manteo Rotary Rockfish Rodeo
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park. A fishing tournament sponsored by the Manteo Rotary. (252) 473-6644 or rockfishrodeo.com

November 25
15th Annual Advice 5K Turkey Trot
Duck. 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. active.com

November 26 - 27
Hangin’ with Santa & Kites with Lights
Kitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head. Children can have their free photo taken with Santa in a demonstration Hang Glider on Friday and Saturday. November 27, 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. (877) FLY-THIS, (252) 441-4124 or kittyhawkkites.com

November 26 - 27
Hatteras Island Arts and Craft Guild Holiday Show
Cape Hatteras Secondary School, Buxton. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Free admission, food and a scholarship raffle. Local artists. (252) 441-1850