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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

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!

Event Series Robert Chestnut Exhibit Ocra-broke

Robert Chestnut Exhibit Ocra-broke

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

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. 

Event Series Wind and Sand

Wind and Sand

Wright Brothers National Memorial 1000 N Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC, United States

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.

Event Series Wind and Sand

Wind and Sand

Wright Brothers National Memorial 1000 N Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC, United States

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.

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 Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

The Pioneer Theater 113 Budleigh Street, Manteo, United States

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is the 2024 post-apocalyptic action film directed and produced by George Miller. It is the fifth installment in Miller's Mad Max franchise, and the first not focused on series protagonist Max Rockatansky, instead acting as both a spinoff prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) and an origin story for the Fury Road character Furiosa. Caught in the crossfire of two tyrannical warlords; as they fight for dominance, Furiosa soon finds herself in a battle to make her way home. Rated R

$10
Event Series Robert Chestnut Exhibit Ocra-broke

Robert Chestnut Exhibit Ocra-broke

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

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. 

Toddler Story time at Manteo Library (ages 2-3)

Manteo Library 954 Marshall C. Collins Drive, Manteo, United States

Toddlers ages 2-3 years old will enjoy Storytime with Ms. Tammy in the Manteo Library Meeting Room. It's never too early to get hooked on books! All August dates have been canceled. Story time will resume in September after Labor Day.