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August 2018
Children’s Show Summer Series: Bathtub Pirates
Come see this week’s puppet show in the Children’s Show Summer Series in the indoor theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Internationally-acclaimed puppet theatre company, Grey Seal Puppets, presents Bathtub Pirates. Follow the antics of Blackbeard and his crew as they commandeer a bathtub to carry out their daring plan. It's good clean fun for the whole family! There will be a new live performance each week starring talented actors, magicians and musicians as part of the series. Shows are held Wednesdays…
Find out more »September 2018
OBX Arts & Craft Festival
The annual OBX Arts & Craft Festival showcases the works of 25 talented Outer Banks artists. The two-day show features a wide array of creations in Painting, Pottery, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Collage, Photography, Woodwork, Glass, Metal, Fiber Art & more! The show also supports local charities. This year's OBX Arts & Craft Festival will be held on the Wednesday and Thursday of Labor Day Week, September 5 & 6 at the Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk. We hope to…
Find out more »October 2018
2018 Invitational Fine Art Photography Show
Come see the works of fifteen of the Outer Banks finest photographers on display at Glen Eure's Ghost Fleet Gallery in Nags Head from Oct. 2nd through Oct. 27th. Their images focus on landscapes and the natural environment. Photographers include: Steve Alterman Chris Bickford Mark Buckler Mike Halminski Mike Hogan Gordon Kreplin Linda Lauby Steve Lautermilch Jeff Lewis Matt Lusk Ray Matthews Daniel Pullen Eve Turek Dan Waters George Wood
Find out more »Outer Banks Halloween Arts & Crafts Expo
OBX Entertainment presents the inaugural Outer Banks Halloween Arts and Crafts Expo on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at Secret Island Restaurant in Kill Devil Hills, part of HalloWeek 2018. This event will feature handmade Halloween-themed local art, crafts, and creepy curiosities for sale from a variety of artisan vendors. Admission is free to the public.
Find out more »Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree – 300th Anniversary
Four days of swashbuckling fun - living history, ship battles, sword fights, historical talks, rowdy songs, and more! Chart your course to Ocracoke for the Annual Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree October 25 – 28, 2018 to commemorate the 300th Anniversary of Blackbeard’s historic last battle directly off the shores of Ocracoke Island. Step back in time with the sights and sounds of 17th- and 18th-century pirate life as Ocracoke Island comes alive with pirate reenactment crews as they invade by land and…
Find out more »Bayou Ball
Dare County Arts Council cordially invites you to the Bayou Ball on Saturday, October 27 at Pirate’s Cove Pavilion in Manteo. The Bayou Ball will feature Cajun & Creole cuisine by Black Pelican Seafood Restaurant, festive decor by Holiday House Events, a silent auction and live full of fine art, as well as an entire night of entertainment by two-time Grammy Award winning musician Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience. Let's dress and party Louisiana style - wear your favorite cocktail attire with some Creole &…
Find out more »November 2018
The Outer Banks Forum for the Lively Arts presents… Collision of Rhythm
Delight with the “most mind-blowing act of the new millennium”- Collision of Rhythm. Think tap dancing percussion virtuoso mixed with a beatbox carrying motivational speaker. Collision of Rhythm has been featured on “America’s Got Talent” and “The Tonight Show,” and is best described as Stomp meets Blue Man Group meets Cirque du Soleil. You will leave this performance tapping your toes, clapping your hands, and feeling the rhythm! www.collisionofrhythm.com Sponsored by Outer Beaches Realty. Tickets: $28 adults, $15 students under…
Find out more »Manns Harbor Holiday Craft Show
Come out to the annual Manns Harbor Holiday Craft Show at the Manns Harbor Community Building for great holiday gifts, handmade crafts, home decor, jewelry, canned goods, sweets, and so much more! Manns Harbor Womans Club will be selling breakfast and lunch. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and door prizes. Admission is free! Hours Friday & Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm Sunday: 11 am - 4 pm Email Lisa Smith for more information
Find out more »The Wright Brothers – Original High-Flying Musical
The First Flight Society presents The Wright Brothers: Those Daring Young Men & Their Flying Machine. The play will be performed twice in November at Paparazzi OBX: On Sunday, November 11th, 2018 at 7 pm and also on Monday, November 12th at 2 pm. A highly engaging, musical story portraying the Wright Brothers’ legacy of perseverance, never giving up on your dreams, and inventive thinking. Experience the teamwork, brotherhood, and loyalty that led to the... 12 SECONDS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD! This performance is…
Find out more »All Saints’ Holly Days Bazaar & Arts Festival
November 16th and 17th, will be All Saints' Episcopal Church's 16th Annual Holly Days Bazaar & Arts Festival. Over 34 vendors will be on site with their hand-crafted art for you to enjoy and purchase. You will find essential oils and soaps, pottery, stained glass, jewelry, painted gourds, framed prints, paintings, wooden art, knitted and sewn items, and much more! The event is open to the public Friday, November 16th from 9am to 6pm and again on Saturday, November 17th…
Find out more »December 2018
Outer Banks Centre for Dance presents The Nutcracker
The Outer Banks Centre for Dance presents The Nutcracker, Saturday, December 1st at 1pm & 7pm held at First Flight High School. Bring the whole family to this delightful holiday classic! There will be an Intermission, Concessions, and Photo Ops with Clara, Prince & Sugar Plum Fairy. Admission is $15 for the 1pm show and $18 for the 7pm show at the door. Buy tickets online at www.tututix.com/obxdance, call (252) 480-0506, or visit www.obxdance.com
Find out more »Island Craft Show & Flea Market
Manteo First Assembly's annual craft fair is Saturday, December 8th from 9am - 6pm across from Hotline Thrift Store in Manteo. The flea market features between 20 and 30 vendors selling local handmade crafts, jewelry, shabby chic decor, baked goods, woven mats, repurposed furniture, wreaths, ornaments, natural skin care, wooden signs, and a raffle of vendor items. BBQ plates, hot dogs and desserts will be available.
Find out more »TRiO Holiday Market
Come out for an afternoon of shopping and fun for a good cause at the annual TRiO Holiday Market. TRiO welcomes lots of wonderful local artists and artisans to this year’s market including: Handmade Jewelry from Silver Bonsai Gallery Handmade Wood Cheese Boards, Décor & More from Funktional Art Handmade Hot & Cold Compresses from Hot Mess OBX Seaglass and Beachglass Jewelry from Borders Beach Shop Marbled Accessories, Gifts & Goods from The Blue Moth Studio One-of-a-Kind Jewelry from All…
Find out more »Starving Artist Art Show
Come do your holiday shopping while enjoying a festive little shin dig. 16 local artists, food, drinks by Camp Cocktail. Kid friendly. Everybody friendly.
Find out more »Crafts & Drafts
Eat, drink and BE MERRY - all while holiday shopping! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, December 12 from 5PM-8PM! Buffalo City Jug Shop and Country Deli are having a fabulous Holiday Market! Amazing local artists and vendors will fill the store with perfect gift ideas, we'll have raffles supporting local charities, and $5 pints all day. Come on out and support local! Partake in Santa, sandwiches and more local vendors next door at Country Deli! Cheers for a fun-filled holiday!
Find out more »Working Women’s Wednesday – Paint the Plank
👩🎨 ☃️ We have 1 more week left to get your handmade gifts for others (or for yourself) before Christmas! Spots are still available at Working Women’s Wednesday! To check our Event Schedule or register go to PaintThePlank.com. Be Creative with PIY - Paint it Yourself - Wood Sign Classes! In this Wood Sign Class we will assist you with step-by-step instructions. No experience necessary! All wood sign projects are customizable! Pre-Register In 2 Easy Steps!!! Register ONLINE at www.PaintThePlank.com…
Find out more »January 2019
Mixed Media with Miss Roxie
Join us on select Wednesdays at the Outer Banks Brewing Station for a fun, artistic experience creating a mixed media canvas! Mixed media journaling is a visual diary that uses various paint, paper textures, glue, oil pastels, words and more to create a beautiful page. To register, text or call Roxie at (252) 202-4857. Each class is $20 and includes mixed media materials to create your journal. Additional journals are for sale for $12. You can also choose to create…
Find out more »February 2019
La Traviata – Opera
A free performance of La Traviata held in partnership with the New York Opera Studio and hosted by Elizabeth R and Company has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 2, 2019, 7:30pm at First Flight High School. One of opera’s greatest romances set in the glitzy world of the Roaring Twenties, a naive young man falls head over heels for a glamorous party girl. Together they trade the fast life for an idyllic love nest far from the city…until an unexpected…
Find out more »Hearts & Arts Show
Whether you are celebrating your sweetheart in preparation for Valentine's Day, healing a broken heart, announcing a fresh start, or standing proudly apart, the inaugural Outer Banks Hearts and Arts Show at Secret Island Restaurant has something for everyone. The event will feature handmade crafts, original and hard to find gifts, collectibles and more by an assortment of local and visiting vendors! Secret Island will be offering drink specials for singles and couples alike all day, and there will be…
Find out more »A Midsummer Night’s Dream
William Shakespeare is coming to the Outer Banks! The Theatre of Dare proudly presents Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream in the Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The play is a comedy written in 1596 portraying the events surrounding the marriage of Theseus, the Duke of Athens, to Hippolyta, the former Queen of the Amazons. Much of the play is set in the forest and follows the adventures of four young Athenian lovers and a group of amateur and…
Find out more »March 2019
James Melvin’s “Peace” Exhibit
James Melvin's "Peace" Exhibit will be on display March 1-26 at the Dare County Arts Council Gallery. Works in this show represent the joyful peace, glorious beauty, awesome history and beautiful people on the Outer Banks. This has been James Melvin's theme for 37 years and he is still in awe of the beauty that surrounds us. James wants viewers to be reminded of experiences that have touched their lives in a magnificent way. A versatile artist, James works in…
Find out more »6th Annual OBX Women’s Winter Expo
The 6th Annual OBX Women's Winter Expo is being held on Saturday, March 2nd at the Ramada Plaza Nags Head Oceanfront in Kill Devil Hills. Over 50 female Business Professionals, Non-Profit Organizations, Service Providers, Artists, Crafters and Direct Salespersons will be on hand showcasing their handmade and ready-made items, goods and services. Door prizes will be given away throughout the day and music will be provided by DJ Cowboy. This is a free, family-friendly event. For all vendor inquiries, send…
Find out more »Salty – A foodART Exhibition
The Art of the Recipe: a salty foodART exhibition is an invitational art show featuring local artwork inspired by a curated collection of printed local recipes found in the cookbook collection of the Outer Banks History Center. Artists will offer their interpretation of a specific recipe in Pottery, Glass, Textiles, Photographs, Paintings, Metal, Wood, New Media and more. More than 30 highly accredited artists will be exhibited from March 22-30. The show is curated by local food culturist Amy Gaw…
Find out more »April 2019
Dare County High School Art Show
Come witness the passion, originality and talent of our local high school artists at the Dare County High School Art Show. The show will feature a wide array of artistic mediums from the classics to breaking edge computer graphic created by students from Manteo High School, First Flight High School and Cape Hatteras Secondary High School. The exhibit includes two and three dimensional including; ceramics, stained glass, wood and fiber art, mixed media, computer art, printmaking, sculpture, paintings, drawings, and…
Find out more »“Journeys” Concert and Photography Exhibit
"Journeys" - A concert/exhibit inspired by the thematic process of Gordon Kreplin’s photography. Join us for a special evening of music and art on Friday, April 12 at 6:30pm. Guests will enjoy libations and light hors d'oeuvres before an intimate concert with guitarist Gordon Kreplin and vocalist/flutist Cathy Pescevich Kreplin. Concert begins at 7pm. After the concert concludes, there will be a reception where guests can meet Gordon and Cathy and interpret the photography after hearing the music. The reception is free and open to…
Find out more »“Journeys” Photography Exhibit
“Journeys” - an exhibit of Gordon Kreplin’s photography will be on display in the upstairs Courtroom Gallery at the Dare County Arts Council Gallery from April 13th through April 26th.
Find out more »Island Art Show
Celebrate Outer Banks Art! The Island Art Shows are held at the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Center in the northern villages of Hatteras Island - across the street from the Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station. Each event will host over 20 local Outer Banks artists & crafters who will be showing and selling their work - everything from fine local art & prints to woodworks, seaglass jewelry, handmade bath & body products, surf art, photography and more. Admission to the event is FREE, we…
Find out more »Eat, Drink, Art
Guests will be entertained with a fashion show, program highlights as well as artwork in the form of jewelry, sculptures, paintings, and pottery, created by College of The Albemarle students, alumni, and instructors. Tickets are available for $75 a person and include heavy hors-d'oeuvres, champagne, wine, and beer. Live music and a silent auction will round out the evening. This fund has the potential to help so many students — requirements are only that the student is a Dare County…
Find out more »May 2019
Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show
The 22nd Mollie Fearing Memorial Arts Show will be on display at the Dare County Arts Council from May 5th through June 1st. The show is held in memory of Mollie A. Fearing, one of the founders of the Dare County Arts Council, and features an eclectic mix of artwork. The Mollie Fearing Memorial Show goes on display every May at the DCAC Gallery. We are pleased celebrate her memory and remember her many contributions to our area through this…
Find out more »Artrageous Kids Art Festival
Dare County Arts Council will host the 30th Annual Artrageous Kids Art Festival on Saturday, May 11 from 10am-3pm at Dowdy Park in Nags Head. Artrageous is a free, family-friendly, fun event featuring kids art activities, live music, local artisans selling their creative goods, and a variety of local restaurants selling lunch and snack items. This year’s theme, A Big, Bright, Beautiful World, will provide children with the opportunity to create, participate and celebrate art and culture in our community and…
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