north beach sun winter events calendar

Elizabeth R at Manteo Christmas Tree lighting.

Outer Banks locals know that the weather off-season may be chilly, but there is no shortage of heartwarming events and fundraisers to keep us all busy. The North Beach Sun puts together a great calendar that will help you keep up with all of the off-season fun. [box type=”bio”] Check out the growing list of events in their… Continue reading north beach sun winter events calendar

visit the outer banks!

This gem of a video was created by our Outer Banks Visitors Bureau. It’s a delightful sampling of many things we love about the Outer Banks. From sea to sound, we enjoy wondrous variety! The official video was shot in 16mm film, showcasing our wonderful beaches, vast barrier island landscapes and historic sites such as Cape… Continue reading visit the outer banks!

carolina veterans weekend to feature molasses creek

Ocracoke’s Molasses Creek, local band Jonny Waters and Company and North Carolina’s Poet Laureate, Joseph Bathanti will all be performing the weekend of November 15-17, as the Dare County Arts Council and the Dare County Veterans Advisory Council host Carolina Veterans Weekend, a celebration of veterans and their families, expressed through the arts. The weekend… Continue reading carolina veterans weekend to feature molasses creek

calling all artists with an “eye for art, a heart for history”

Courtesy of Outer Bank History Center

The Outer Banks History Center in Manteo is celebrating 25 years by partnering with the Dare County Arts Council to present an art exhibit showcasing the area’s vast, varied and vibrant history. Opening February of next year, this juried show will be on view nearly all year at the OBHC in Manteo. All entry materials must… Continue reading calling all artists with an “eye for art, a heart for history”

theatre of dare presents “one flew over the cuckoo’s nest”

Theatre of Dare opened “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest” on Thursday, November 7th. If you missed it, no worries! The show, directed by Jon Bender, has four more performances at the COA Roanoke Island Campus Auditorium in Manteo. Founded in 1991, the Theatre of Dare is a non-profit, volunteer group of Outer Banks friends,… Continue reading theatre of dare presents “one flew over the cuckoo’s nest”

the good humor band returns to kelly’s!

Get ready for a blast from the past! The Good Humor Band returns to Kelly’s Outer Banks Tavern as part of a brief reunion tour on Friday, November 1st. Michael McAdam says about the band’s reunion,”With everybody spread all over the place it gets harder to pull off every year. One of these days its… Continue reading the good humor band returns to kelly’s!

she’s back! becky kessler at the mustang music festival

SO many great bands are lined up for this weekend’s Mustang Music Festival to benefit the Corolla Wild Horse Fund! Great local musicians like Sean Olds and the Church of the Eternal and Big Daddy Love  will share the two stages with great regional and national acts like George Porter Jr. and the Runnin’ Pardners… Continue reading she’s back! becky kessler at the mustang music festival

fiesta for sea turtles | saturday, november 2nd

Fiesta for the Sea Turtles

In preparation for the coming winter season, N.E.S.T. is holding a Fiesta for Sea Turtles fundraising event on Saturday, November 2, at 6 pm. This FUN evening is happening at the Hilton Garden Inn with a cocktail/social hour featuring Margaritas and Dos Equis and a delicious Mexican Buffet. Dinner will be followed by a Bingo tournament with multiple cash… Continue reading fiesta for sea turtles | saturday, november 2nd