From November through December, the Dare Arts Vault Gallery will feature photography by Ocracoke artist Robert Chestnut. This series of environmental portraits, named “Ocra-broke” exposes the viewer to the other side of living in paradise: the everyday people who work hard and have fun, an island that closes down during the winter months, and the weathered structures that persist through each tourist season. Along with nature filled scenes, Robert  loves to find forgotten items and help shine a light on them. To convey his ideas he uses photography, oil painting, and printmaking. Ocra-broke will be on display in the Vault Gallery November 1 through December 21, 2024. 

Step back in history during this short walk to the actual site of the Wrights’ first powered flights!  Discover why the Wrights chose Kitty Hawk for their flight experiments and what life was like in the Outer Banks; learn about the events that led to the first powered flight on that cold December day, and the lasting impact their first flight continues to have on the world today.

This FREE program is weather-dependent and may be moved to accommodate wind/rain. Check in at the Visitor Center desk for the most updated information.  This 30 minute program recurs every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from October 6, 2024 until January 2, 2025 at 11 am and 1 pm. Meet on the back patio of the Visitor Center.

Step back in history during this short walk to the actual site of the Wrights’ first powered flights!  Discover why the Wrights chose Kitty Hawk for their flight experiments and what life was like in the Outer Banks; learn about the events that led to the first powered flight on that cold December day, and the lasting impact their first flight continues to have on the world today.

This FREE program is weather-dependent and may be moved to accommodate wind/rain. Check in at the Visitor Center desk for the most updated information.  This 30 minute program recurs every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from October 6, 2024 until January 2, 2025 at 11 am and 1 pm. Meet on the back patio of the Visitor Center.

the CHSS Theater Arts class entered a national contest to be the first school in their state to produce Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: High School Edition. In January 2024, CHSS was selected to be the first in the state of North Carolina to produce Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: High School Edition.

About 50 students are involved in the production as cast members, stage managers, light board operators, soundboard operators, costume assistants and wardrobe crew. The carpentry class built scenery. Magic plays a large role in the play, so the students worked with illusionist, Eddie Haggerty, to learn up-close magic.

This magical play runs Nov. 8 at 7 p.m., Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. and Nov. 16 and 17 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the Cape Hatteras Secondary School office, United Bank in Buxton, and the Froggy Dog Restaurant in Avon. They cost $10 for students and $15 for adults. Come show your support for these talented students and their hard work!

the CHSS Theater Arts class entered a national contest to be the first school in their state to produce Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: High School Edition. In January 2024, CHSS was selected to be the first in the state of North Carolina to produce Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: High School Edition.

About 50 students are involved in the production as cast members, stage managers, light board operators, soundboard operators, costume assistants and wardrobe crew. The carpentry class built scenery. Magic plays a large role in the play, so the students worked with illusionist, Eddie Haggerty, to learn up-close magic.

This magical play runs Nov. 8 at 7 p.m., Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. and Nov. 16 and 17 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the Cape Hatteras Secondary School office, United Bank in Buxton, and the Froggy Dog Restaurant in Avon. They cost $10 for students and $15 for adults. Come show your support for these talented students and their hard work!

Misery follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. While Paul is convalescing, Annie reads his latest book and becomes enraged when she discovers the author has killed off her favorite character, Misery Chastain. Annie forces Paul to write a new Misery novel, and he quickly realizes Annie has no intention of letting him go anywhere. The irate Annie has Paul writing as if his life depends on it, and it does. Tickets can be purchased online for $11.50 - $16.50 depending seat location.

Performances: November 8, 9, 14, 15 & 16 at 7:30 p.m.

November 10 & 17 at 2:00 p.m.

Giant Jellies, by artist Carol Willett, are sculptures on display in Dare Arts Center. This display will be in the outdoor courtyard from September 6 through mid-November. 

There is something exquisite about the simplicity of jellies. Their color, shape and size are mesmerizing. This trio of Giant Jellies were created to spark curiosity about these magical creatures. The bells were sculpted over exercise balls, then drilled, sanded, painted and sealed. The colorful tentacles are made from deconstructed bath sponges and recycled beads. The reefs and their creatures are built out of expanding foam and wet sand, plus polymer clay and up-cycled plastic bottles. Electrical conduit, bicycle wheels and plywood make up the armatures.

November 8 - 10 from 9 am - 10 pm Ocracoke Island celebrates its vibrant Latino community with a weekend dedicated to sharing and learning about its cultural traditions. Experience delicious authentic food, traditional dances, music and games, create crafts and partake in other fun activities for all ages. Various locations throughout the island host this event. See the event webpage for a schedule for music concerts, demonstrations, workshops, feasts, dances and the culminating basket