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February 2019
Black History Month Program – “Freedmen, Surfmen, Heroes”
A live presentation about the history of Richard Etheridge and the Pea Island Life-Savers. Etheridge, a slave who grew up on Roanoke Island, was the nation's first Keeper of a U.S. Life-Saving Service station, and Station Pea Island the only station in the history of the service that had an all black crew. Using vivid imagery, reenactment, and interpretation the presenters teach about the story of Richard Etheridge life and the events that led to his Freedom, the role of…
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 »Queen Anne’s Revenge Exhibit
To commemorate the 300th anniversary of Blackbeard’s adventures along the North Carolina coast – the place where he was ultimately brought to justice – the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is showcasing a traveling exhibit that includes artifacts representing weaponry, nautical tools and personal items recovered from his wrecked flagship the Queen Anne’s Revenge. The public is invited to view this free exhibit in the Ticket Sales Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park from March 8 to May 31.…
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 »First Friday on Roanoke Island
First Friday is a fun-filled, family-oriented street festival held the first Friday of each month, April through November from 6 to 8 p.m. in Historic Downtown Manteo along the Waterfront. The sidewalks pulse with live music, magic, artisans, and much more. Many shops and restaurants do individual celebrations inside their establishments, offering their own live music, unique merchandise, special sales and light refreshments. Each First Friday, Dare County Arts Council also has a new art exhibition opening reception which is…
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 »Ghosts of the Lost Colony
Step back in time, be a part of the mysteries of Roanoke Island and meet the ghosts of the past. Join a team of ghost hunters who have discovered hot spots believed to be associated with spirits of the Lost Colony of 1587 and the show The Lost Colony. The Astral Plane Investigations team lead their groups on an hour-long tour, visiting locations in the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Waterside Theatre where ghost appearances and other paranormal activity occur. As your group…
Find out more »Elizabethan Gardens Easter Eggstravaganza
The Largest Egg Scavenger Hunt on the Beach with Thousands of Eggs! This event at The Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo has become an Outer Banks spring tradition held in the midst of the beautiful spring blooms. The day features an egg scavenger hunt, photo opportunities, a homemade bake sale, egg roll on the Great Lawn, story time, educational crafts, games, music, an Easter bonnet and hat contest, and more kid-geared fun. Please bring your own Easter Basket for collecting eggs…
Find out more »Sea Turtle Egg Hunt
This activity is more than just an egg hunt! Children will take part in an educational sea turtle program, meet a loggerhead turtle, and make a craft to take home. The program will conclude with an egg hunt on the Aquarium grounds as children search for eggs filled with treats! Event will be held rain or shine. Ages 3 to 7. Sessions at 11 am and 1 pm. $15 per child, plus regular admission $13.50 for NC Aquarium members
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 »OBX Taco Cook-Off
SAVE THE DATE! The 3rd Annual OBX Taco Cook-Off will be held at Ortega'z Southwestern Grill & Wine Bar in Manteo on Sunday, April 28, 2019 from 12-3 p.m.
Find out more »May 2019
KidsFest 2019
Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County is excited to present the 12th Annual KidsFest at Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo. This FREE event will be held on Friday, May 3rd from 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Join us for this exciting, outreach festival for young children, parents, grandparents, and child care programs! It will be a morning of fun and games, play activities, entertainment, exploration, and art as we celebrate young children throughout Dare County! Please bring a picnic lunch to enjoy…
Find out more »Pickin’ on the Porch Concert Series
A visit to the Outer Banks would not be complete without experiencing one of the FREE Pickin' on the Porch concerts in Historic Downtown Manteo! Come hear some of the best bluegrass and acoustic bands in the country with the quaint, coastal town setting of Manteo. Pickin' on the Porch features a variety of music that ranges from Bluegrass, Celtic, Irish, Old Time and String Bands. Held on select nights from May to October, the bands perform from the porch of…
Find out more »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 »Outer Banks Bluegrass Island Festival
Music lovers flock to the Outer Banks for this tradition that boasts a line up of acclaimed bluegrass bands at one of the most beautiful venues anywhere. The Outer Banks Bluegrass Island Festival is held at the stunning Roanoke Island Festival Park overlooking miles of pristine sound waters. The 4-day festival has quickly become one of the most highly anticipated events of the year, and this year's event is no exception, with a number of regionally and nationally famous bands…
Find out more »Peelin’ & Pickin’ on the Water
Kick-off the 2019 season at Mimi's Tiki Hut with "Peelin' & Pickin' on the Water"! They will be roasting a pig and boiling some shrimp on the docks... with live bluegrass music. Could it get any better?! Your $25 ticket includes BBQ, slider buns, coleslaw, steamed peel & eat shrimp, corn, and potatoes... all-you-can-eat. The full Tiki Hut menu will also be available, including plenty of cold beverages. Kids 12 & under are $12. Space and tickets are limited. We…
Find out more »May Kid’s Art Party
Mari Beth LaRose will host a Kid's Art Party at DCAC on Saturday, May 18 from 5-7pm, where students will be led step by step in creating their very own masterpiece of a Monet frog.
Find out more »The Lost Colony Opening Night
The 82nd Season Opening Night production of The Lost Colony will be on May 31st from 6-10pm. The Lost Colony, America’s Greatest Unsolved Mystery is performed on the site where the actual events occurred. A company of over 100 actors, dancers, singers and technicians create a magical evening for your whole family. Experience epic battles, haunting Indian dances, elegant costuming and beautiful music in this enormous stage production that brings our nation’s oldest mystery to life all around you.
Find out more »June 2019
Dare Day Festival
The 44th Dare Day Festival takes place on the downtown Manteo waterfront, where music, great food, live entertainment, crafts, history, and family fun bring the community and visitors together. This year's festival is Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 9 am to 6 pm with a music concert that evening from 7 pm to 10 pm.
Find out more »The Lost Colony
In 1587, 117 English men, women, and children came ashore on Roanoke Island to establish a permanent English settlement in the New World. Just three years later in 1590, when English ships returned to bring supplies, they found the island deserted with no sign of the colonists. After nearly 450 years, the mystery of what happened to the colonists remains unsolved. The Lost Colony, is performed each summer on the same site where these actual events occurred. Under the direction of…
Find out more »Fred Vallade’s Solo Art Exhibit: Dare To Be Different
In 2018, Fred Vallade started to paint again after 22 years of doing etchings and 25 years of making pottery. He dared himself to do something different and decided to try abstract/mixed media painting, which led to changes in his style and more freedom in his creative journey. He incorporates random and deliberate marks, lines, shapes and colors, often in several layers in his art and says that texture and depth (or lack of) are very important aspects of his…
Find out more »Student Art Exhibits
In June, the Dare County Arts Council will host two student art exhibits in their upstairs Gallery. One show, titled "Collected Memories", will feature works in watercolor, acrylic, oil and mixed media from professional and emerging artists who participate in the ongoing painting workshops at DCAC, taught by Munroe Bell and Fay Davis Edwards. Each student has such a beautiful way of capturing memory and interpreting it for their audience. The second show will feature Dare County High School seniors'…
Find out more »Jumpmasters Pirate Adventures
Ahoy Mateys! A ragtag crew of pirates shipwrecked at Jumpmasters Trampoline Park. Lads, lassies, and scalawag of all ages can join our pirate crew on the search for buried treasure. The fun begins June 18th and runs every Tuesday on the hour from 2-5 pm. Jumpmasters Pirate Adventure is an hour of a treasure hunting, sword fighting, and cannon-ball dodging adventure. Come dressed as your favorite pirate or if you need to, borrow some of our pirate swag. Dress up…
Find out more »Crowder with Colton Dixon at Festival Park
Come join us for a family-friendly evening of live music on the waterfront at Roanoke Island Festival Park! Bring your own blanket or chair (chairs will be available for rent on site). There will be food vendors on site. VIP tickets available to meet Crowder & Colton Dixon. Priority, General Admission and Group Tickets available as well. Information at hisgen.org
Find out more »Wanda’s Monster
This warm-hearted musical tells the story of an imaginative little girl named Wanda and her unexpected bond with a fuzzy, purple monster as she learns acceptance and friendship. Portrayed in a role greatly expanded from the book, Monster eats the flowers Wanda slips into the closet for him and attaches her artwork to the wall with his spit. While the hulking, horned monster may frighten a few little theatergoers at first, most, like Wanda, will want to hug him at…
Find out more »Children’s Show Summer Series: Little Red & The Big Bully Wolf
Join us for this week's act in the Children's Show Summer Series in the indoor theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park, Little Red & The Big Bully Wolf. The woods are scary enough without having to worry about a big bully howling in the shadows! Follow Little Red and meet her friends – the three little pigs, the boy who cried wolf, and more – as they learn to face their fears and stand up to the Big Bully Wolf!…
Find out more »July 2019
4th of July Concert Featuring SNAP
Join us this 4th of July for an Independence Day concert at the pavilion grounds featuring SNAP, a powerhouse trio that plays crooning classics, R&B, Motown, oldies and beach music to classic rock and country. Kick back and enjoy listening to classic hits and top 40 tunes beginning at 8 pm. Following the concert, watch the Town of Manteo's fireworks show over the water at dark. Gates will open to the public at 6 pm and on-site parking will be…
Find out more »Taylor Williams’ Solo Art Exhibit
Taylor Williams' July exhibition will showcase the views of living ‘Between Bridges’ on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. For this series, she continues exploring her love of painting seascapes and skyscapes found on the barrier islands. The intention of this exhibit is to immerse you in the serene scenery the Outer Banks is known for. Drawing from inspiration from her home, Taylor's body of work contains seascapes, sunrises, sunsets, and beach homes. The ever-changing ocean and dynamic sky, provide…
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