OBX Summer Events

May 29 - August 28
Pawgaritaville at Puparazzi
2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Tropical themed party for pampered pets and their people.Costume contests party games, refreshments and free "pawgaritas" forthe dogs. For more information call (252) 473-20994 or visit puparazzi.tripod.com

May 30 - August 18
71st Anniversary Season of The Lost Colony
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. See anAmerican original drama found only on Roanoke Island in North Carolina's Outer Banks. Experience a423 year-old mystery performed under a canopy of stars. Performances arenightly at 8:30 p.m., Sunday - Friday (no performance on July 4th). Fortickets: (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org

May 30 - August 18
Backstage Tours - The Lost Colony
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. Theultimate insider treat! Perfect for groups or individuals. The 45-minutewalking tour includes exclusive views of the theatre, costume shop and props.Tours are nightly at 6:30 p.m. and limited to the first 50 guests. Reservationsrequired. Tickets are $5 per person. Fortickets: (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org

Last week in May - First 2 weeks in August
OBX Daredevils Baseball       (252) 202-1842       . obxdaredevils.com

June 1 - 30
Roanoke IslandFestivalParkEvents
Roanoke IslandFestival Park is an interactive familyattraction that celebrates the first English settlement in America. Thecenterpiece of the 25-acre island park adjacent to Manteo, North Carolina,is Elizabeth II, a representation of one of the seven English ships from theRoanoke Voyage of 1585. Costumed Elizabethan sailors greet visitors and helpthem experience sixteenth century seafaring life. Also visit the Settlementsite, RoanokeAdventureMuseumand see the Legend of Two-Path film. Events are scheduled throughout the yearin our indoor Film Theatre and our Outdoor Pavilion. Admission is charged. Theon-site ArtGallery ,fossil pit, Museum Store, OuterBanksHistoryCenter and marsh-sideboardwalks are free and open to all. Hours vary seasonally. For additionalinformation, call (252) 475-1500 or visit roanokeisland.com

June 1 - 30
North CarolinaMaritimeMuseumon Roanoke Island
The NC Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island willoffer a variety of maritime skills, boatbuilding, sailing programs andworkshops throughout the year in the Creef Boathouse. Visit the Roanoke MarshesLighthouse and learn the history of the screw-pile lights. Times and dates varyseasonally. Visit obxmaritime.orgor call (252) 475-1750 for current programming schedules.

June 3, 10, 17
Elizabeth R
3 p.m. Film Theatre at Roanoke IslandFestival Park. Miss Barbara Hird's particularblend of talent, technique, and intelligence and her commitment to authenticityin the interpretation of the character of Queen Elizabeth I hits close to themark of re-creating Queen Elizabeth's charisma, persona, and style in thisoutstanding production. Admission is included in the general admission ticketto the Park. All guests must have a ticket for admission. They can be orderedin advance by reserving tickets at (252)-475-1500 or one hour prior toeach performance at the theatre. roanokeisland.com

June 4, 11, 18
Bloody Mary and The Virgin Queen
3 p.m. Film Theatre at Roanoke IslandFestivalPark. This production is a humorousmusical farce based on the relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and herhalf-sister, Mary Tudor. The two loathed one another and yet are buried in thesame tomb in London’sWestminster Abbey. The production takes place in the tomb, in the present day.Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. All guestsmust have a ticket for admission. They can be ordered in advance by reservingtickets at (252)-475-1500 or one hour prior to each performance at thetheatre or visit roanokeisland.com

June 5
7th Annual Evening Under The Stars with the North Carolina Symphony
8 p.m. Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The North CarolinaSymphony will return for its 7th annual performance at the Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke IslandFestivalParkon Thursday, June 5, at 8 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Outer BanksVisitors Bureau and the Dare County Tourism Board. It is free and open to thepublic. Parking will be available throughout the town of Manteoand on a first-come, first -serve basis at Roanoke IslandFestivalPark. Handicap parkingwill also be available at the Park. Gates will open at 6 p.m. Call(877) 629-4386  or visit outerbanks.org

June 5, 12, 19
Shepherd of the Ocean
3 p.m. The Film Theatre at Roanoke IslandFestivalPark. Shepherd of the Ocean is awhimsical comedy about Sir Walter Raleigh and Queen Elizabeth I and takes placemoments before Sir Walter Raleigh’s execution. He has been sentenced to bebeheaded by King James I of Englandon a charge of treason. King James I succeeded Queen Elizabeth to the Englishthrone. At the time of his death, Sir Walter Raleigh was in his 60’s and QueenElizabeth had been dead for 15 years. The show is produced by Elizabeth R andCompany. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. Allguests must have a ticket for admission. They can be ordered in advance byreserving tickets at  (252)-475-1500 or one hour prior to eachperformance at the theatre or visit roanokeisland.com

June 6
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 usfor live music, magic, artisans, actors in period dress, a rockclimbing walland more. For more information visit firstfriday-roanokeisland.com

June 6
First Friday Pet Parties
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Costume contests, games, treats and fun for pets and theirpeople. Call (252) 473-2094 or visit puparazzi.tripod.comfor party theme.

June 6, 8, 10, 11
Dare Nights at The Lost Colony
Waterside Theatre. For four nights, DareCounty residents get freeadmission to attend The Lost Colony. Residents are asked to bring canned fooditems for a donation to the local food pantries. Pre-performance donationcollection begins at 6:30 p.m. For ticket information call(252) 473-3414 or visit thelostcolony.org

June 7
Dare Days
Dare Day is an annual celebration of the people and history of DareCounty.It is FREE and open to all residents and visitors alike. We encourage familygroups and provide services to help make your day comfortable including foodvendors, port-a-potties, entertainment, an information booth, and more. Eventsare within walking distance of each other and located in the downtown historicManteo Waterfront area. Parking is available along streets and town locationswithin walking distance of the event. We encourage new vendors to participate.On site demonstration of your artistry and talents are welcomed. Call the DareDay Office at (252) 475-5629, or email dareday@co.dare.nc.us for moreinformation.

June 9
Summer Youth Learn to Sail Program
North Carolina Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 5p.m. – morning and afternoon sessions available. Open to youth 8 and older.Basic and intermediate instruction. Students sail Optimist and 420 sail boats.For more information and application contact the museum at252-475-1750  or e-mail obxmaritime@earthlink.net.Instructors are US Sailing instructors.

June 11
Kitty Hawk Kites Wil-Bear Wright'sFestival of Fun
MP 12.5, Nags Head. Come kick-off Kitty Hawk Kites summer-long Kids Day everyWednesday! Wil-Bear Wright will be on hand, as well as a live radio remote withBeach 104.1 to celebrate Kids Day. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kitty Hawk Kites acrossfrom Jockey's RidgeState Park. Activitiesinclude: rock wall, face painting, kite making. For more informationcall 1-877-FLY-THIS or visit kittyhawk.com

June 14
Fishing and Crabbing Rodeo
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. The only day of the yearNorth Pond is open to fishing and crabbing! A free prize drawing is open to allchildren 12 and under. Call(252) 987-1118       .

June 14 - 15
26th Annual Rogallo Kite Festival
MP 12. 5, Nags Head. Honoring Francis Rogallo, inventor of the flexible wingand resident of the Outer Banks. The festival takes place atop Jockey's RidgeState Park from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Across the street atthe Kitty Hawk Kites store there will be kids activities including facepainting, kite making, etc. For more information call 1-877-FLY-THIS or visit kittyhawk.com

June 15
USAF Langley Winds Woodwind Quintet
4 p.m. The Film Theatre at Roanoke IslandFestivalPark. The United States Air Force ofAmerica Band’s Langley Winds will perform. Their repertoire includes a widevariety of chamber works as well as patriotic pieces that span more than 250years of musical tradition. The performance is free and open to the public.There is no parking fee. For more informationcall (252) 475-1500 .

June 16-20, 23-27
Water Craft Camp
June 16-20, 2008 for children 9, 10 & 11 year old
June 23-27, 2008 for children 6, 7 & 8 years old
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sail, power or row each day at Roanoke Island Festival Parkthis summer. Campers ages 6-8 & 9-11 will explore boating and boat safetyas well as games, crafts with a dash of Maritime history as well! One daycamper’s will cruise the sound on the Down East Rover, power out on the DolphinWatch, and then paddle around the Nags Head Woods. No experience necessary, buthaving a good time is required! Cost: $110/member $135/non-members. Extendedchild care available from 3 - 5:30 p.m. - $5/hour. Call(252) 475-1500  Ext. 238 to register.

June 16 August 22 Kids Summer Art Camp
Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Summer artworkshops for school age children. Monday - Clay, Tuesday - Pottery, Wednesday- Glass Fusion, Thursday - Mosaics, Friday - T-shirts, tye dye ore fish painting.For more information visit artglassnfire.com or call (252) 473-6734.

June 17 Summer Open Sail
North Carolina Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island. Beginning June 17 - every Tuesday from 6- 8 p.m. Open to sailor that have completed our learn to sail programs. Weatherpermitting. For more information call (252) 475-1750.

June 18, 19
7th Annual “Under the Oaks” Art Festival
10 a.m. to 6 p.m./5 p.m. For more information please visit www.whaleheadclub.org or call(252)453-9040 .

June 19
Build a Boat in a Day
North Carolina Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Build an 8 foot plywoodboat. Teams will build a boat using the stitch and glue method. Cost: $275members / $300 non-members. Minimum age is 8 years old with adult. Workshoplimit is 5 teams. For more information call (252) 475-1750.

June 19, 24, 26
The Lost Colony Children's Theatre presents Sleeping Beauty
Fort Raleigh Historic Site. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. A must-see forchildren! The whole family will enjoy a classic children's story brought tolife with music and dance. Face-painting and balloon-sculpting will alsoentertain the children. For tickets(252) 473-3414        or thelostcolony.org

June 22
Leslie Erickson (violinist)
4 pm. ArtGalleryat Roanoke IslandFestivalPark.Leslie Erickson, a local resident, earned a Bachelor of Music Education Degreefrom EastCarolinaUniversity and a Master of Music inViolin Performance from Ithaca College in New York. She has been playing the violin for 20 years -years of local orchestras, chamber music, solo recitals, weddings and fiddling.For more information call (252) 475-1500 or visit roanokeisland.com

June 24 - 27
Summer Children’s Performance Series - Commedia Pied Piper with theTarradiddle Players
10:30 a.m. Film Theatre at Roanoke IslandFestivalPark. In 1842, Robert Browning wrote abeautiful poem about the legend of a mysterious piper who used his mesmerizingmusic to rid a town of rats. But when the greedy town leaders refused to paythe piper for his services, he used the same skill to lure away all the town’schildren. This is not that story. Well, not exactly that story. Told in thezany slapstick style of Commedia dell’arte, this is the Pied Piper of Hamelinlike you have never seen him before. The show is free to general admissionticket holders and Friends of Elizabeth II. All guests must have a ticket.Friends of Elizabeth II may pick up tickets in advance at the Park’s VisitorCenter during the hours of 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., or call in advance to reserve thetickets. All others may call(252)475-1500        to reserve tickets.

June 24 - 27
Ragtime Revue
by the NCSA American Music Ensemble, Directed by Mark Norman
8 pm, Tuesday – Friday, FREE! Outdoor Pavilion (Film Theater in case of rain),Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC North Carolina School of the ArtsSummer Performance Festival Tap your feet to the Dixieland beat in timelessclassics by Scott Joplin, Dizzy Gillespie and other American greats.252.475.1506. www.NCSASummerFest.org.

June 24 - 27
A Musical Menagerie
by the NCSA American Music Ensemble, Directed by Mark Norman
2 pm, Tuesday & Friday, FREE! Film Theater, Roanoke Island Festival Park,Manteo, NC North Carolina School of the Arts Summer Performance Festival Escapethe midday heat and enjoy a light classical program of solos, duets and smallensemble pieces for strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and keyboard. 252.475.1506. www.NCSASummerFest.org.

June 24 - August 11
HistoryGarden Programs
12:30 p.m. HistoryGarden. Tuesday - EarlyExploration and the RoanokeVoyages. Wednesday - Pirate Day. Thursday - Nature and Cultural History. Friday- Performing Arts. For additional information, call(252) 475-1506 ,(252) 475-1500 or visit roanokeisland.com

June 24 - August 2
NCSA Summer Performance Festival
Students from the NC School of the Arts will perform musical selections,Tuesday-Friday in the Film Theatre at 2 p.m. In addition, they will performTuesday- Friday at 8 p.m. in the Outdoor Pavilion with music, drama, dance andmore! Saturday nights at 8 p.m., a film will be shown in the Film Theatre. Formore information call (252) 475-1500.

June 25
Dixieland Beat
by the NCSA American Music Ensemble, Directed by Mark Norman
2 pm, Wednesday, FREE! Film Theater, Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC,North Carolina School of the Arts Summer Performance Festival Tap your feet tothe beat of ragtime classics by Scott Joplin, Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie andmore! One afternoon performance only! 252.475.1506. www.NCSASummerFest.org.

June 25 - September
Whalehead Club Wednesday Wine Festivals
Starting June 25 every Wednesday afternoon in July, August and September. Formore information please visit www.whaleheadclub.org orcall (252)453-9040.

June 26
Simple Rigging
North Carolina Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island. 10 a.m. - noon. Learn basic riggingtechniques, including whipping and splicing, three strand line, and studentscan bring dock lines to splice in this class. Cost: $25 members / $50non-members. Workshop limit is 10. For more information call(252) 475-1500.

June 26
Zoostrumentals: Classicsfor Kids
featuring an Instrument Petting Zoo.
2 pm, Thursday, FREE! Film Theater, Roanoke IslandFestival Park,Manteo, NCLions, tigers, and bears - Oh, No! Our zoo is filled with violins, clarinets,drums, and flutes! Children are invited onstage to “pet the instruments”! Photoops abound! 252.475.1506. www.NCSASummerFest.org.

June 26
Beach'n Blues Festival
Noon - 10 p.m. This festival is a full day of some of the best blues artist inthe southeast! Be prepared to have a great time with your friends and family.We will have both food and beverage vendors on-site. Please no coolers! Lawnand beach chairs are recommended. You can purchase tickets at all Brew Thrulocations or online. For more information visit planetouterbanks.com/festivalsor call (252) 384-3494 .

June 28
Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding Competition
MP 15.5, Kitty HawkKitesKiteboardingCenter, Nags Head. 10a.m. to 4 p.m. Come see the best kite boarders in the world compete for prizes.Free demonstrations and competitions will be available as well. Think you gotwhat it takes? Register for this event and show us what you've got. For moreinformation call 1-877-FLY-THIS or visit kittyhawk.com

June 28
Charlotte’sWeb
on the big outdoor screen
8 pm, Saturday, FREE! Outdoor Pavilion (Film Theater in case of rain), RoanokeIsland Festival Park, Manteo, NC North Carolina School of the Arts SummerPerformance Festival Jordan Kerner, NCSA’s Dean of the School of Filmmaking,produced this new release of a heartwarming family classic.  252.475.1506. www.NCSASummerFest.org.

June 29
Into The Woods
Waterside Theatre. 8:15 p.m. See this enduring Broadway show performed bymembers of The Lost Colony Company. Advance tickets $15 for Producer's Circle,$10 for General Admission. Performance day tickets: $20 for Producer's Circle,$15 for General Admission. For tickets call (252) 473-3414 or visit thelostcolony.org