Events happening on Roanoke Island in June
Published June 5, 2008 by Sabrina GordonHistory, Arts and Fun – All Rolled Into One!
June 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. Visit the Roanoke Island Maritime Center, 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 more information, please call(252)475-1500.
Roanoke Island Maritime Center
June 1-30
The Roanoke Island Maritime Center 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. Call (252) 475-1750 for current programming schedules.
Megan Rubino: Recent Watercolors
June 1-June 30
Art Gallery
Megan Rubino is a Kill Devil Hills watercolorist who will be showcasing original work that focuses on uplifting subjects with vibrant, island colors. Rubino’s subjects traditionally include island landscapes complete with beach umbrellas, old cars, surfboards, sandals, palm trees, dunes and sea. Her touch with the paintbrush is as light as her spirit, which generates uplifting sayings that she creates for her line of greeting cards and prints. An opening reception will be held on Sunday, June 1, from 4- 6 p.m. It is free and open to the public. The show may be seen Monday- Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call (252) 475-1500.
Elizabeth R
June 3, 10, 17 at 3 p.m.
Film Theatre
Miss Barbara Hird’s particular blend of talent, technique, and intelligence and her commitment to authenticity in the interpretation of the character of Queen Elizabeth I hits close to the mark of re-creating Queen Elizabeth’s charisma, persona, and style in this outstanding production. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. All guests must have a ticket for admission. They can be ordered in advance by reserving tickets at (252)-475-1500 or one hour prior to each performance at the theatre.
Bloody Mary and The Virgin Queen
June 4, 11, 18 at 3 p.m.
August 6, 13, 20
Film Theatre
This production is a humorous musical farce based on the relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and her half-sister, Mary Tudor. The two loathed one another and yet are buried in the same tomb in London’s Westminster Abbey. The production takes place in the tomb, in the present day. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. All guests must have a ticket for admission. They can be ordered in advance by reserving tickets at (252)-475-1500 or one hour prior to each performance at the theatre
Shepherd of the Ocean
June 5, 12, 19 at 3 p.m.
August 7, 14, 21 at 3 p.m.
The Film Theatre
Shepherd of the Ocean is a whimsical comedy about Sir Walter Raleigh and Queen Elizabeth I and takes place moments before Sir Walter Raleigh’s execution. He has been sentenced to be beheaded by King James I of England on a charge of treason. King James I succeeded Queen Elizabeth to the English throne. At the time of his death, Sir Walter Raleigh was in his 60’s and Queen Elizabeth had been dead for 15 years. The show is produced by Elizabeth R and Company. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. All guests must have a ticket for admission. They can be ordered in advance by reserving tickets at (252)-475-1500 or one hour prior to each performance at the theatre
NC Symphony
June 5 at 8 p.m.
Outdoor Pavilion
The North Carolina Symphony will return for its 7th annual performance at the Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park on Thursday, June 5, at 8 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau and the Dare County Tourism Board. It is free and open to the public.. The pre-show, presented by the Concert Chorale of the Outer Banks and featuring The Forest Warren Chamber Singers and The Children’s Treble Choir of the Outer Banks, will begin at 7 p.m. Gates will open at 6p.m. Parking will be available throughout the town of Manteo and on a first-come, first -serve basis at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Handicap parking will also be available at the Park. Seating for the June 5 concert will be on the lawn, so guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs. Picnics are also welcomed. In case of rain, the performance will be held at the Centennial Pavilion at the Wright Brother National Memorial. For more information call the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau at (252)-473-2138. Also visit www.outerbanks.org the day of the performance for weather updates.
Roanoke Island Maritime Center
Summer Youth Learn to Sail Program
Beginning June 9
Monday through Friday, 8:00am until 5:00pm – 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 at 252-475-1750. Instructors are US Sailing instructors.
21 Days Behind- High School Band
June 13 at 6:00 p.m.
Back Porch on the Mall
The event is a fund-raiser for Children’s Miracle Network. Donations will be accepted.
USAF Langley Winds Woodwind Quintet
June 15 at 4 p.m.
Film Theatre
The United States Air Force of America Band’s Langley Winds will perform .Their repertoire includes a wide variety of chamber works as well as patriotic pieces that span more than 250 years of musical tradition. The performance is free and open to the public. There is no parking fee. For more information call (252) 475-1500.
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 Park this summer. Campers ages 6-8 & 9-11 will explore boating and boat safety as well as games, crafts with a dash of Maritime history as well! One day camper’s will cruise the sound on the Down East Rover, power out on the Dolphin Watch another, and then paddle around the Nags Head Woods. No experience necessary, but having a good time is required! Cost: $110/member $135/non-members. Extended child care available from 3 - 5:30 p.m. - $5/hour. Call (252) 475-1500 Ext. 238 to register.
Roanoke Island Maritime Center
Summer Open Sail
Beginning June 17- every Tuesday from 6-8 p.m.
Open to sailor that have completed our learn to sail programs. Weather permitting. For more information call (252) 475-1750.
Roanoke Island Maritime Center
Build a Boat in a Day
June 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Build an 8 foot plywood boat. Teams will build a boat using the stitch and glue method.
Cost: $275 members / $300 non-members. Minimum age is 8 years old with adult. Workshop limit is 5 teams. For more information call (252) 475-1750.
4th Sunday @ 4 pm
Leslie Erickson (violinist)
June 22 at 4 pm
Art Gallery
Leslie Erickson, a local resident, earned a Bachelor of Music Education Degree from East Carolina University and a Master of Music in Violin 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.
Summer Children’s Performance Series
Commedia Pied Piper with the Tarradiddle Players
June 24- 27
10:30 a.m.
Film Theatre
In 1842, Robert Browning wrote a beautiful poem about the legend of a mysterious piper who used his mesmerizing music to rid a town of rats. But when the greedy town leaders refused to pay the piper for his services, he used the same skill to lure away all the town’s children. This is not that story. Well, not exactly that story. Told in the zany slapstick style of Commedia dell’arte, this is the Pied Piper of Hamelin like you have never seen him before. The show is free to general admission ticket 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 Visitor Center during the hours of 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., or call in advance to reserve the tickets. All others may call (252)475-1500 to reserve tickets.
History Garden Programs
June 24 – August 11
12:30pm
History Garden
Tuesday – Early Exploration and the Roanoke Voyages
Wednesday – Pirate Day
Thursday – Nature and Cultural History
Friday – Performing Arts
North Carolina School of the Arts Summer Performance Festival
Ragtime Revue by the NCSA American Music Ensemble
June 24 – 27
8 pm, Tuesday – Friday, FREE!
Outdoor Pavilion (Film Theater in case of rain)
Bright and brassy or smooth and dark, Ragtime is the first truly American musical genre. The NCSA American Music Ensemble, directed by Mark Norman, presents four evening performances of blues, jazz, rags and brass. Hear the stars of tomorrow, today. Tap your feet to the Dixieland beat in the timeless classics by Scott Joplin, Dizzy Gillespie and other American greats. Please visit www.NCSASummerFest.org or call 252.475.1506
for more festival details.
North Carolina School of the Arts Summer Performance Festival
A Musical Menagerie by the NCSA American Music Ensemble
June 24 & 27
2 pm, Tuesday & Friday, FREE!
Film Theater
Escape the midday heat and enjoy a light classical program showcasing the talent of the NCSA American Music Ensemble. Under the direction of Mark Norman, these gifted musicians perform solos, duets and small ensemble pieces for strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and keyboard. A musical treat for the entire family! Please visit www.NCSASummerFest.org or call 252.475.1506 for more
festival details.
North Carolina School of the Arts Summer Performance Festival
Dixieland Beat by the NCSA American Music Ensemble
June 25
2 pm, Wednesday, FREE!
Film Theater
Tap your feet to the beat of ragtime classics by Scott Joplin, Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie and more! Blues, jazz, rags and brass! Don’t miss this tribute to Ragtime greats. One afternoon performance only! Please visit www.NCSASummerFest.org or call 252.475.1506 for more festival details.
North Carolina School of the Arts Summer Performance Festival
Dixie Rocks the Boat!
June 25
7 pm, Wednesday, FREE!
Manteo Waterfront> across from the Elizabeth II
Relax on the Manteo waterfront as musicians from the NCSA American Music Ensemble serenade you from the deck of the Elizabeth II. Tonight’s half-hour program will feature blues, jazz, rags, and brass. Join us at 8 pm for the full evening concert at Festival Park’s newly renovated Outdoor Pavilion! Wednesdays are truly wild and wonderful at Roanoke Island Festival Park! Please visit www.NCSASummerFest.org or call 252.475.1506 for more festival details.
Roanoke Island Maritime Center
Simple Rigging
June 26 from 10 a.m- noon
Learn basic rigging techniques, including whipping and splicing, three strand line, and students can bring dock lines to splice in this class. Cost: $25 members / $50 non-members. Workshop limit is 10. For more information call (252) 475-1750
North Carolina School of the Arts Summer Performance Festival
Zoostrumentals: Classics for Kids featuring an Instrument Petting Zoo
June 26
2 pm, Thursday, FREE!
Film Theater
Lions, tigers, and bears - Oh, No! Our zoo is filled with instruments – violins, clarinets, drums, and flutes - just to mention a few. NCSA’s talented musicians introduce children in the audience to their favorite “animal” and invite them onstage to “pet the instruments”. The NCSA American Music Ensemble presents an hour of outrageous family fun. Don’t miss the first of six shows in NCSA’s new Classics for Kids series. Please visit www.NCSASummerFest.org or call 252.475.1506 for more festival details.
North Carolina School of the Arts Summer Performance Festival
Charlotte’s Web on the big outdoor screen
June 28
8 pm, Saturday, FREE!
Outdoor Pavilion (Film Theater in case of rain)
A string of Hollywood celebrities – including Julia Roberts, Oprah Winfrey, Reba McIntyre, Jennifer Garner, Kathy Bates and Robert Redford – give voice to E.B. White’s beloved barnyard characters in this classic children’s tale. Jordan Kerner, NCSA’s Dean of the School of Filmmaking, produced this new release of a heartwarming family classic. Join us for Charlotte’s Web on the big outdoor screen! Visit www.NCSASummerFest.org for more festival details.
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