Events for October 2008

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

October 3
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

October 3
Howl-o-ween
For more information please call (252) 473-2094 or visit puparazzi.tripod.com

October 3
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.

October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
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

October 6 - 29
Bill Nelson: New Works
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Bill Nelson of Roanoke Island is featuring new illustrations and figurative sculpture. He is a nationally known artist whose work has appeared in numerous national publications including Newsweek, Time and The New Yorker. His figurative sculptures or dolls are in the collections of Whoopi Goldberg, Demi Moore and David Copperfield. Personality exudes from these remarkable works that feature lifelike gestures and detailed clothing. His illustrations are created using colored pencil. Generating a flawless technique, Nelson leaves the viewer breathless. He created a series of stamps of Big Band leaders for the US Postal service and has received over 500 accolades for his work. An opening reception will be held on October 5. It is free and open to the public. The show hours are Mon- Fri from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call (252) 475-1500.

October 9 - 12
Outer Banks Home Builders Parade of Homes
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. For more information visit obhomebuilders.org

October 11 - 12
Elizabethan Tymes
Manteo. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All Venues. The Faire will be held, rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. The Guilde of St. Andrew, based in Raleigh, North Carolina and frequent presenters with Roanoke Island Festival Park, will take the lead in bringing Elizabethan England to life. The admission price to the Faire is included in Roanoke Island Festival Park’s general admission ticket and is good for both days of the event. For more information call (252) 475-1500.

October 12
Duck’s Second Annual Jazz Festival
Duck’s Second Annual Jazz Festival, featuring Philadelphia musician Gerald Veasley, will be held on Sunday, October 12, 2008 on the Town Green. Plan to join us for this popular event! For more information please call (252) 255-8126.

October 17, 24, 31
Shoreline Entertainment
Roanoke Island Festival Park. Musical at 8 p.m. For more information, call (252) 475-1506, (252) 475-1500 or visit roanokeisland.com

October 18
Wildfest
College of the Albemarle, Manteo. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A family oriented event with wildlife exhibitors, live animal shows, plenty of activities and wildlife-related vendors. A MUST for families with young children. Call (252) 987-1118 for more information.

October 18 - 19
22nd Annual Outer Banks Stunt Kite Competition
MP 7.5, Wright Brothers National Memorial, Kill Devil Hills. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This Eastern League event brings the best kite fliers on the circuit to The Wright Brothers National Memorial for stunt kite competition. Come see kite flying ballets, team competition, etc. Kid's games and lesson from professionals will be available as well. For more information visit kittyhawk.com or call (877) FLY-THIS.

October 21
15th Annual Kelly's Penguin Isle Charity Golf Benefit
Nags Head Golf Links, Nags Head. 12 p.m. $150/person or $600/team. Fees include cart and green fees, range balls. Prizes, and Dinner Buffet, Open Bar. For more information please call (252) 441-4116 or visit kellysrestaurant.com

October 23
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. For more information call (252) 475-1750.

October 23 - 25
Frank and Fran's 9th Annual Red Drum Tournament
Hatteras Island. A three day individual surf fishing tournament with 300 paid anglers competing to catch and release the largest and most red drum. Prizes total over $12,000 to multiple winners. For more information visit hatteras-island.com or call (252) 995-4171.

October 24, 25
5th Annual Haunted Corolla Village
6:30 to 9:00 p.m. $6 per ticket. For more information please visit www.whaleheadclub.org or call (252)453-9040.

October 26
Chris Norman Ensemble
4 pm. Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Hailed as one of the finest flute players of our time, Chris Norman proves over and over again that the simple wooden flute is the original - and still unsurpassed - woodwind of expression, passion, joy and subtlety. His influential work as a performer, composer, recording artist and teacher has brought the wooden flute to the forefront as an alternative voice to the modern orchestral instrument. Born in Halifax Nova Scotia, he began his musical studies at the age of ten. His interest in the traditional music of Maritime Canada; Scottish, Irish and French Canadian Styles, drew him from his early path studying classical flute. He has forged a synthesis of traditional and classical styles that has been embraced by audiences, scholars, and critics of both schools. Chris’s flute playing can be heard featured in the Oscar winning soundtrack of Titanic as well as the 1998 Hollywood film, Soldier. His solo CD releases have received unanimous praise from critics and audiences alike. The price of admission is included in the general admission ticket price to the Park. (252) 475-1500.

October 26
Harvest Heyday
A fun-filled family event! Celebrate the season with square dancing, games, and a hayride! For information call (252) 473-3234.

October 30
Trick or Treat Under The Sea
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Spooks, ghosts and strange aquatic creatures will greet children as they enjoy this popular event. Aquarium staff will make preparations to ensure a spooktacular time for all. This event will feature an underwater dive show, Count Sharkula, creepy crafts, activities, spine-tingling scream contests, costume contests, and lots of yummy munchies to be given to each child during the event. Ticket sales will begin on October 1st with admission fee for ages 3 and above; those age two and under will be admitted free. Tickets are limited and will be sold in advance at the Aquarium. For more information call (252) 473-3494 or visit ncaquariums.com