April Events on Roanoke Island
History, Arts and Fun – All Rolled Into One!April 1 - 30, 2008
Enjoy daily programs aboard the Elizabeth II, in the Settlement Site and in the interactive Roanoke Adventure Museum. A docudrama entitled “The Legend of Two Path,” an Art Gallery, boardwalks, waters edge performance, Museum Store and more are also on site. Events scheduled year-round.Don’t miss the NC Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island, just a block away, that features a working boathouse and the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse.The screw-pile light is a reproduction of one that stood near the site. View the permanent display on the history of the structure. Hours vary seasonally for both attractions. For more information, please call (252)475-1506.
North Carolina Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island
April 1-30
The NC Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island will offer a variety of maritime skills, boatbuilding, sailing programs and workshops throughout the year in the Creef Boathouse. Visit the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse and learn the history of the screw-pile lights. Times and dates vary seasonally. Visit obxmaritime.org or call (252) 475-1750 for current programming schedules.
Land of Beginnings Festival
April 4-12
Dare County Venues
This is a week-long festival with many exciting events concluding with a black- tie gala on April 12th. Call the Lost Colony for a detailed schedule. (252) 473-2127 or visit www.thelostcolony.org.
Dare County High School Art Show
April 7-28
Art Gallery
Dare County High School youth show their best work during the month of April. The annual exhibition is always eclectic featuring two- and three-dimensional art. Expect to see portraits, landscape paintings, abstracts, mixed media work and more. An opening reception will be held on April 6 from 4-6 p.m. The public is invited to attend. The show can be viewed Mon-Fri from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call (252) 475-1500
Shoreline Entertainment
Shoreline Entertainment Presents “Kicking Country”
April 17, 18, 24, 25 at 8 p.m.
April 19, 20, 26, 27 at 2 p.m.
Film Theatre
The new spring show will run from April 17 - April 27 with both evening and afternoon performances. If you saw Kickin’ Country last spring and enjoyed it, then you are certainly in for a treat this year! If you didn’t see Kickin’ Country last year, then you certainly don’t want to miss this year’s production! Shoreline Entertainment has taken the best of last year and added new songs and dances and two brand new sections to the show this year. Kickin’ Country will take you on a journey through the different styles of country music. Act one will take you back to the days of the Wild West, complete with Cowboys and Can-Can Girls, then you will experience the classic country songs you know and love from the 60’s through the 80’s, as the show takes you to the fun and excitement of the 4th of July County Fair. In Act Two, you will enjoy the great new country sounds of the 90’s through today and enjoy some amazing, high energy dancing. The show will close with an inspirational Gospel section that will leave you feeling good and will have your hands clappin’ and your toes tappin’. This show is filled with wonderful singing, exciting dancing, hilarious comedy, beautiful new costumes and an all new, impressive set. Shoreline Entertainment will, once again, be collaborating with Basnight’s Lone Cedar Cafe’ to provide a dinner and show package that will make for a perfect outing for your family or group. Show only ticket prices are$15 adults and $5 for children ( twelve and under) and are available at Roanoke Island Festival Park, in the Visitors Center, or by calling (252) 475-1500; Lunch and Show tickets are $30 adults and $15 children( twelve and under) and may be obtained by calling 252-305-0144; Dinner and Slow tickets are $40 adults and $15 children( twelve and under) and may be obtained by calling (252) 305-0144.
North Carolina Maritime Museum
Build your own Kayak
April 12, 19, 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Build a 14 foot kayak. This workshop will meet on three consecutive Saturdays. At the end of the workshop the participants will have a 14 foot wooden kayak. The class is limited to four teams. Each team can have up to five members. The cost is $650. Workshop limit is 5. Instructor is Craig Blackwell. To register or for more information call (252) 475-1750
Tour De Cure
April 19 at 8 a.m.
Outdoor Pavilion
100-mile ride from Chesapeake, VA to Manteo, NC where participants will end their fundraising journey at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Gates open at 8 a.m., the race starts at 9 a.m.A benefit for the American Diabetes Association. For more information, call (757) 455-6335, Ext 3276 or 1-888-DIABETES, Ext. 3281 or email mellis-butler@diabetes.org.
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