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Dare Arts presents “The Courtyard Sessions: Live At Lunch” every Tuesday starting May 10

May 3rd, 2023  · Out & About
Dare Arts presents “The Courtyard Sessions: Live At Lunch” every Tuesday starting May 10

Blues, jazz, rock n’ roll, pop, and bluegrass are just a few of the music genres visitors and residents of downtown Manteo can enjoy during The Courtyard Sessions: Live At Lunch at Dare Arts starting on Wednesday, May 10. The Courtyard Sessions: Live At Lunch is a weekly event that will be held on Wednesdays…Read More from Dare Arts presents “The Courtyard Sessions: Live At Lunch” every Tuesday starting May 10

Three Outer Banks sites ranked among top 30 museums in North Carolina

April 30th, 2023  · Out & About
Three Outer Banks sites ranked among top 30 museums in North Carolina

A trio of Outer Banks sites have been ranked among the top 30 museums in North Carolina, according to TripAdvisor. Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills was rated second, behind only the Biltmore House in Asheville, while the Currituck Beach Lighthouse in Corolla ranks sixth. Also making the list is the Whalehead Club…Read More from Three Outer Banks sites ranked among top 30 museums in North Carolina

Ukulele virtuoso James Hill coming to the Outer Banks

April 30th, 2023  · Out & About
Ukulele virtuoso James Hill coming to the Outer Banks

James Hill is a ukulele virtuoso. Perhaps ukulele and virtuoso in the same sentence seems an oxymoron, but the best way to learn the truth of the statement is come to St. Andrews by the Sea Episcopal Church in Nags Head, on Sunday, May 7, as the Bryan Cultural Series brings James Hill and the…Read More from Ukulele virtuoso James Hill coming to the Outer Banks

Tot Time at Museum of the Albemarle to feature history of railroads in Greater Outer Banks

April 27th, 2023  · Out & About
Tot Time at Museum of the Albemarle to feature history of railroads in Greater Outer Banks

Join the Museum of the Albemarle for Tot Time on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 10 a.m. to celebrate National Train Day Participants between 3 to 5 years of age, accompanied by an adult, will discover the history of railroads in the Greater Outer Banks, read a book, and participate in a hands–on activity….Read More from Tot Time at Museum of the Albemarle to feature history of railroads in Greater Outer Banks

History for Lunch at Museum of the Albemarle features itinerant portrait artist Leopold Paul Unger

April 26th, 2023  · Out & About
History for Lunch at Museum of the Albemarle features itinerant portrait artist Leopold Paul Unger

The Museum of the Albemarle will host the next History for Lunch on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 12 p.m. in the Gaither Auditorium.  Michael L. Marshall, author and researcher of southern decorative arts and local history, will discuss the works of the itinerant portrait artist Leopold Paul Unger. The recently acquired circa 1852 portrait…Read More from History for Lunch at Museum of the Albemarle features itinerant portrait artist Leopold Paul Unger

PBS North Carolina’s Rootle Roadster to visit Elizabeth City during N.C. Potato Festival

April 25th, 2023  · Out & About
PBS North Carolina’s Rootle Roadster to visit Elizabeth City during N.C. Potato Festival

Museum of the Albemarle is pleased to announce PBS North Carolina’s Rootle Roadster Tour, which offers free playful learning experiences in a fun atmosphere, will visit Elizabeth City during the North Carolina Potato Festival.  The event will kick off on Friday evening, May 19, 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., for families with exceptional children that will require…Read More from PBS North Carolina’s Rootle Roadster to visit Elizabeth City during N.C. Potato Festival

Theatre of Dare takes audiences off to see ‘The Wizard’ to wrap up 32nd season

April 23rd, 2023  · Out & About
Theatre of Dare takes audiences off to see ‘The Wizard’ to wrap up 32nd season

For its 32nd season finale, Theatre of Dare is taking a page, and several characters, from two classic children’s stories. The local community theater troupe will open The Wizard of Wonderland, a family-friendly fantasy comedy, on April 28. As an added bonus, the cast and crew will host two ‘Whimsical Woodland Tea Parties’ for kids…Read More from Theatre of Dare takes audiences off to see ‘The Wizard’ to wrap up 32nd season

Kidz Bop Live! at Roanoke Island Festival Park on August 15

April 22nd, 2023  · Out & About
Kidz Bop Live! at Roanoke Island Festival Park on August 15

Get ready to sing and dance along to the hottest hits of the year with Kidz Bop Live! The ultimate family-friendly concert experience is coming to Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo on August 15, and you won’t want to miss it. Kidz Bop Live is the perfect show for kids and parents alike, featuring…Read More from Kidz Bop Live! at Roanoke Island Festival Park on August 15

Grammy-nominated folk musician John McCutcheon plays Saturday night in Nags Head

April 20th, 2023  · Out & About
Grammy-nominated folk musician John McCutcheon plays Saturday night in Nags Head

Bringing his encyclopedic knowledge of American folk music and composers to the Outer Banks, seven-time Grammy-nominated musician John McCutcheon is sure to delight everyone when he brings his stories, voice and many instruments to St. Andrews by the Sea Episcopal Church in Nags Head at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 22. With over 30 albums…Read More from Grammy-nominated folk musician John McCutcheon plays Saturday night in Nags Head

Currituck Banks Reserve boardwalk and trail reopen after replacement project

April 18th, 2023  · Out & About
Currituck Banks Reserve boardwalk and trail reopen after replacement project

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) Coastal Reserve today announced the reopening of the Currituck Banks Reserve parking lot, boardwalk and trail. The reserve was temporarily closed in Oct. 2022 for repairs. The Currituck Banks Reserve is one of 10 sites in the N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve,…Read More from Currituck Banks Reserve boardwalk and trail reopen after replacement project

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Out & About May 3rd, 2023

Dare Arts presents “The Courtyard Sessions: Live At Lunch” every Tuesday starting May 10

Blues, jazz, rock n’ roll, pop, and bluegrass are just a few of the music genres visitors and residents of downtown Manteo can enjoy during The Courtyard Sessions: Live At Lunch at Dare Arts starting on Wednesday, May 10. The Courtyard Sessions: Live At Lunch is a weekly event that will be held on Wednesdays…Read More from Dare Arts presents “The Courtyard Sessions: Live At Lunch” every Tuesday starting May 10

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Out & About April 30th, 2023

Three Outer Banks sites ranked among top 30 museums in North Carolina

A trio of Outer Banks sites have been ranked among the top 30 museums in North Carolina, according to TripAdvisor. Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills was rated second, behind only the Biltmore House in Asheville, while the Currituck Beach Lighthouse in Corolla ranks sixth. Also making the list is the Whalehead Club…Read More from Three Outer Banks sites ranked among top 30 museums in North Carolina

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Out & About April 27th, 2023

Tot Time at Museum of the Albemarle to feature history of railroads in Greater Outer Banks

Join the Museum of the Albemarle for Tot Time on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 10 a.m. to celebrate National Train Day Participants between 3 to 5 years of age, accompanied by an adult, will discover the history of railroads in the Greater Outer Banks, read a book, and participate in a hands–on activity….Read More from Tot Time at Museum of the Albemarle to feature history of railroads in Greater Outer Banks

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Out & About April 26th, 2023

History for Lunch at Museum of the Albemarle features itinerant portrait artist Leopold Paul Unger

The Museum of the Albemarle will host the next History for Lunch on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 12 p.m. in the Gaither Auditorium.  Michael L. Marshall, author and researcher of southern decorative arts and local history, will discuss the works of the itinerant portrait artist Leopold Paul Unger. The recently acquired circa 1852 portrait…Read More from History for Lunch at Museum of the Albemarle features itinerant portrait artist Leopold Paul Unger

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Out & About April 25th, 2023

PBS North Carolina’s Rootle Roadster to visit Elizabeth City during N.C. Potato Festival

Museum of the Albemarle is pleased to announce PBS North Carolina’s Rootle Roadster Tour, which offers free playful learning experiences in a fun atmosphere, will visit Elizabeth City during the North Carolina Potato Festival.  The event will kick off on Friday evening, May 19, 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., for families with exceptional children that will require…Read More from PBS North Carolina’s Rootle Roadster to visit Elizabeth City during N.C. Potato Festival

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Out & About April 23rd, 2023

Theatre of Dare takes audiences off to see ‘The Wizard’ to wrap up 32nd season

For its 32nd season finale, Theatre of Dare is taking a page, and several characters, from two classic children’s stories. The local community theater troupe will open The Wizard of Wonderland, a family-friendly fantasy comedy, on April 28. As an added bonus, the cast and crew will host two ‘Whimsical Woodland Tea Parties’ for kids…Read More from Theatre of Dare takes audiences off to see ‘The Wizard’ to wrap up 32nd season

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Out & About April 20th, 2023

Grammy-nominated folk musician John McCutcheon plays Saturday night in Nags Head

Bringing his encyclopedic knowledge of American folk music and composers to the Outer Banks, seven-time Grammy-nominated musician John McCutcheon is sure to delight everyone when he brings his stories, voice and many instruments to St. Andrews by the Sea Episcopal Church in Nags Head at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 22. With over 30 albums…Read More from Grammy-nominated folk musician John McCutcheon plays Saturday night in Nags Head

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Out & About April 18th, 2023

Currituck Banks Reserve boardwalk and trail reopen after replacement project

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) Coastal Reserve today announced the reopening of the Currituck Banks Reserve parking lot, boardwalk and trail. The reserve was temporarily closed in Oct. 2022 for repairs. The Currituck Banks Reserve is one of 10 sites in the N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve,…Read More from Currituck Banks Reserve boardwalk and trail reopen after replacement project