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The Forgotten Colony: The Civil War on Roanoke

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site 1401 National Park Dr, Manteo, NC, United States

Come to the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site for a program about the Civil War on Roanoke Island, During the American Civil War, Roanoke Island became a haven for formerly enslaved people. Discover the successes and failures of the Freedmen’s Colony and the Civil War battle that shaped it. This is a FREE 20-minute program at the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. Participants will meet in front of the visitor center. 

Theatre of Dare Performance of Misery by Stephen King

Theatre of Dare 3848 N. Croatan Highway, Kitty Hawk, United States

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.

$11.50 – $16.50

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: High School Edition

Cape Hatteras Secondary School 48576 North Carolina Hwy 12, Buxton, NC, United States

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!

$10 – $15

La Cocina La Cocina at the Pioneer Theater

The Pioneer Theater 113 Budleigh Street, Manteo, United States

Come to the Pioneer Theater for a showing of the 2024 movie La Cocina. La cocina (Spanish for 'The Kitchen') is a drama film written and directed by Alonso Ruizpalacios. The film is based on the 1957 stage play The Kitchen by Arnold Wesker. The film stars Raúl Briones Carmona, Rooney Mara, Anna Diaz, Motell Foster, Oded Fehr, Eduardo Olmos and Spenser Granese.

Within the bustling confines of a Times Square eatery, a tumultuous ensemble of primarily immigrant cooks, waitstaff, and management struggle to navigate the frenzied lunch rush.  This movie is rated R.

$10

La Cocina La Cocina at the Pioneer Theater

The Pioneer Theater 113 Budleigh Street, Manteo, United States

Come to the Pioneer Theater for a showing of the 2024 movie La Cocina. La cocina (Spanish for 'The Kitchen') is a drama film written and directed by Alonso Ruizpalacios. The film is based on the 1957 stage play The Kitchen by Arnold Wesker. The film stars Raúl Briones Carmona, Rooney Mara, Anna Diaz, Motell Foster, Oded Fehr, Eduardo Olmos and Spenser Granese.

Within the bustling confines of a Times Square eatery, a tumultuous ensemble of primarily immigrant cooks, waitstaff, and management struggle to navigate the frenzied lunch rush.  This movie is rated R.

$10
Event Series Giant Jellies: Carol Willett

Giant Jellies: Carol Willett

Dare Arts Center 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, United States

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.

Veterans Day Memorial Service Manteo

Downtown Manteo Downtown Manteo, Manteo, NC, United States

On Monday, Nov 11, 2024 at 9:30 am the American Legion Post 26 and VFW Post 10950 will honor veterans in a ceremony. The Veterans Day Ceremony in Downtown Manteo will take place at the Dare County Veterans Memorial, located at 300 Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Manteo. Event details are subject to change. Before attending, please check with the organization to confirm.

Veterans Day Ceremony Nags Head Town Hall

Nags Head Town Hall South Croatan Highway, Nags Head, North Carolina, United States

The Town of Nags Head will host a Veterans Day ceremony at Nags Head Town Hall on November 11, 2024, at 11 a.m. This ceremony will be held outside in front of the Town Hall building. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to the Board of Commissioners room at the same address. Lieutenant General Anthony R. Hale, Headquarters, Department of the Army, Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence will be in attendance as a guest speaker.

Southern Shores Veterans Day Ceremony

Southern Shores Town Hall North Virginia Dare Trail 5375, Southern Shores, NC, United States

The Veterans Day Ceremony in Southern Shores will take place on Monday, November 11 at 11:00am at the Southern Shores Town Hall Flagpole Pavilion, located at 5375 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores. 

Kill Devil Hills Veterans Day Ceremony

Kill Devil Hills Veterans Memorial Veterans Drive, Kill Devil Hills, NC, United States

The Veterans Day Ceremony in Kill Devil Hills will take place on Monday, November 11 at 12:30pm. The ceremony will be held at the Veterans Memorial on Veterans Drive in Kill Devil Hills.

The Forgotten Colony: The Civil War on Roanoke

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site 1401 National Park Dr, Manteo, NC, United States

Come to the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site for a program about the Civil War on Roanoke Island, During the American Civil War, Roanoke Island became a haven for formerly enslaved people. Discover the successes and failures of the Freedmen’s Colony and the Civil War battle that shaped it. This is a FREE 20-minute program at the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. Participants will meet in front of the visitor center. 

Hooked on Books Club (Kindergarten – 7th Graders)

Dare County Library 700 US-64, Manteo, United States

Children grades Kindergarten through 7th will enjoy the "Hooked on Books Club" in the Manteo Library Meeting Room. Join Ms. Tammy to receive a copy of the current Book Club book. There will be a Trivia Game about the book and prizes! Come Get Hooked on Books!