November 15, 2007- February 11, 2008
Holiday Small Works Show
Over 500 items of affordable framed originals, reproductions and photography that are no larger than 16"x16" as well as pottery, glass, jewelry, fiber, metal, mixed media and wood for holiday shopping. Great stocking stuffer items available! Open to members. Drop-off on November 12-14, 2007. Pick up February 11-13, 2008. Daily hours of operation: 10-5 M-F and 12-4 on Saturday and Sunday through December 31, 2007. The gallery is closed on Sundays in January, February and March. Please log on to darearts.org or call 252-473-5558 for more information.

February 2
Winter Dance 2008
NC Aquarium. The evening includes elegant foods, live dance music and a silent auction. Proceeds to benefit The Lost Colony and The North Carolina Aquarium. For ticket information call (252) 473-2127 or visit thelostcolony.org

February 2
Moonlight Ghost Tour at the Whalehead Club
7:00 pm. Take a Moonlight Ghost Tour at the Whalehead Club at Currituck Heritage Park. For more information please visit whaleheadclub.org or call (252)453-9040.

February 1 - 29
North Carolina Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island
The NC Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island will offer weekly work parties as they begin to ready the sailing fleet for the 2008 season. Visit the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse and learn the history of the screw-pile lights. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday- Friday. Visit obxmaritime.org or call (252) 475-1750 for current programming schedules.

February 5
History of The Elizabethan Gardens
How did the Elizabethan Gardens begin? How can an orangerie be connected to The Lost Colonists? What do the writings of 1584-1567 reveal? What powerful symbols are hidden in our Renaissance Gardens design? Admire our antiquities - paintings, furniture, statuary and fountains and learn about their pasts. Call (252) 473-3761, (252) 473-3234 or email awhite@elizabethangardens.org for more information.

February 8 - 9
Who is the next Outer Banks Idol?
The Outer Banks Music Showcase wants to answer that question. Will it be you? Like they say in the lottery: "You've got to be in it to win it!" Adult Overall Winner receives a $1000 shopping spree courtesy of Tanger Outlet Center in Nags Head. Junior Winner receives $300 in gift certificates from local Outer Banks Merchants! Registration forms and rules can be obtained two ways: Call the theater box office at 252-261-7505 or by email request to obms1@embarqmail.com. All registration forms must be received by January 12th, 2008. Preliminary competition will be Friday, February 8th, 2008 at 7:30 pm. The Finals will be Saturday, February 9th at 7:30 pm. Friends and family are invited to come and support their favorite Idol! All Seats are General Admission $10. CALL THE BOX OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS AT 252-261-7505 OR STOP BY THE THEATER AT MILE POST 4.5, 3848 N.CROATAN HIGHWAY, KITTY HAWK.

February 9
23rd Annual Oyster Feast
The Outer Banks welcomes oyster and fish lovers to Stumpy Point. It’s that time of year again, a cherished winter tradition on the Outer Banks! The Village of Stumpy Point is hosting the 23rd Annual Oyster Feast sponsored by Bayview Chapel on Saturday, February 9th, from Noon to 5 p.m. Warm up to the buffet table for “All You Can Eat” fried and steamed oysters and fried fish complete with all the trimmings! There’s also a Bonus bake sale of fresh cakes and desserts. If salty oysters, fresh seafood and home cooking are your thing, you’ve got to mark your calendar for this friendly, down home dining experience in the mainland Dare County village of Stumpy Point on the Outer Banks! The cost is $20 dollars for adults, $5 for children 10 years old and under. Dining is at the Stumpy Point Community Center. A great way to get that Valentines Weekend started right! Come for dinner, stay for a while. For more information on the 23rd Annual Oyster Feast contact Bayview Chapel at 252-473-5869 or the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau toll free at 1-877-629-4386 for directions and accommodations. Visit our website outerbanks.org for places to stay and things to do while you’re here!

February 9
Yoga Workshops at Spa Koru
Dream Workshop. 1 – 4 PM. Renowned yoga instructor John Pace will demonstrate a valuable method of finding the meaning hidden in your dreams. If you are mystified by your dreams, this is the workshop for you. You will learn an effective method of better remembering your dreams, determining what significance your dream symbols have for you, and how your dreams contribute to your growth and wholeness. Also, you will learn how dream groups are developed and how dream work can be instrumental in building a community. Spa Koru Members $25; non-members $40. Spa Koru, 40920 Hwy 12, Avon, Hatteras Island. Call to pre-register; space is limited. (252) 995-3125 or info@spakoru.com. Please ask about overnight accommodations and packages.

February 9
Sweetheart 8k Run
February 9 at 8 a.m. Parking Lot. The event is sponsored by the Road Runners of America. It is a 5 mile run. Registration at 8 a.m. and the race starts at 9 a.m. For more information call Yevette Kirkpatrick at (252) 475-1927.

February 12
Mystery and Fantasy in the Elizabethan Gardens
Court intrigue and ancient legends color our garden hardscape. The human stories enhance the garden experience. Has Elizabeth I been accurately represented by Hollywood? The truth about our Virginia Dare statue is almost as fascinating as The Legend of Virginia Dare. Did the Lost Colonists walk our hallowed ground and what are the hypotheses regarding their disappearance? Call (252) 473-3761, (252) 473-3234 or email awhite@elizabethangardens.org for more information.

February 15 - 17
COA Presents Nationally Acclaimed Potter and Host Of “DIY Pottery With Bill van Gilder”!
Register Now-Space Is Limited! The Functional Pot: Tips & Techniques. Spend a fascinating weekend with nationally acclaimed potter Bill van Gilder. This event includes a lecture and slide show Friday evening. Saturday & Sunday include multiple demonstrations with information about tool uses, short cuts and tips to enhance your craft. The demonstrations and lecture will be held at the Roanoke Island Campus Auditorium. Registration is $50.00 for the three-day seminar. Click here for more information and registration form or call (252) 475-9250, (252) 475-9251.

February 16
Yoga Workshops at Spa Koru
Jivamukti Yoga Workshop. 10 AM – 1 PM. Lisa “Asha” Rapp introduces Jivamukti Yoga which literally translated means: “liberation while living”. Lisa is certified through Integral and Jivamukti Yoga and has had years of training under great teachers such as David Life and Sharon Gannon. Spa Koru Members $25; non-members $40. Spa Koru, 40920 Hwy 12, Avon, Hatteras Island. Call to pre-register; space is limited. (252) 995-3125 or info@spakoru.com. Please ask about overnight accommodations and packages.

February 16 - 17
Tango! The Song! The Dance! The Obsession!
Saturday, February 16 at 3 p.m. at Manteo Library and Sunday February 17 at 3 p.m. at Hatteras Village Civic Center. Join N.C. Roads Scholar William McNeill as he helps spread the joy of Argentine Tango. Sponsored by the NC Humanities Council and the Dare County Library Foundation. Free. For more information please call (252) 473-2372.

February 17
Yoga Workshops at Spa Koru
Pranayama and Asanas Workshop. 10 AM – 1 PM. Gabrielle Gerard has an eclectic approach to experiencing and teaching asana. After studying yoga and movement with a variety of teachers, she now has a focus on the refinement of natural and universal movement principles that underlie all yoga practice. This enables each student to discover a deeper and safer expression of the pose to emerge from the inside-out. Spa Koru Members $25; non-members $40. Spa Koru, 40920 Hwy 12, Avon, Hatteras Island. Call to pre-register; space is limited. (252) 995-3125 or info@spakoru.com. Please ask about overnight accommodations and packages.

February 18 - 29
Roanoke Island Festival Park Events
Roanoke Island Festival Park is an interactive family attraction that celebrates the first English settlement in America. The centerpiece of the 25-acre island park adjacent to Manteo, North Carolina, is Elizabeth II, a representation of one of the seven English ships from the Roanoke Voyage of 1585. Costumed Elizabethan sailors greet visitors and help them experience sixteenth century seafaring life. Also visit the Settlement site, Roanoke Adventure Museum and see the Legend of Two-Path film. Events are scheduled throughout the year in our indoor Film Theatre and our Outdoor Pavilion. Admission is charged. The on-site Art Gallery, fossil pit, Museum Store, Outer Banks History Center and marsh-side boardwalks are free and open to all. Hours vary seasonally. For additional information, call (252) 475-1506, (252) 475-1500 or visit us online at roanokeisland.com

February 19
Plants Then and Now
We will cover basic botanical information, the plants in The Gardens, and the plants in Elizabethan England and in the New World in the late 1500’s. Use your senses to investigate Shakespeare’s herb garden. Listen to herbal wisdom of the sixteenth century and learn what modern chemists say. Learn plant lore of the 16th century explorers and about ornamentals suitable for Outer Banks gardens. Call (252) 473-3761, (252) 473-3234 or email awhite@elizabethangardens.org for more information.

February 22
Freedmen’s Colony Celebration with Kal David
7:30 p.m. Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Kal David is a Chicago native who grew up with the 60s' generation of urban and suburban kids who soaked up the local Chicago Blues scene and went on to make contributions to the genre of their own. Kal's high school garage band included Peter Cetera, later with the rock band "Chicago". Kal’s' credits include stints as lead guitarist with John Mayall's Bluesbreakers (famous for launching the careers of Eric Clapton, Peter Green and Mick Taylor of the Rolling Stones) and Rock and R&B legend Bo Diddly. Today, Kal teaches and performs nationally and internationally with his trio "The Real Deal” His expressive and soulful guitar playing is a fabulous blend of blues, jazz and good old R&B and his vocal style evokes images of Ray Charles. Local Band "Old Enough to Know Better”, a group of OBX musicians, will open the show. Tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased at the Park or at other locations. Call (252) 475-1500 for ticket information.

February 23
Elizabethan Rendezvous Cabaret
Penguin Isle Restaurant, Nags Head. 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. A seven-course gourmet meal, prepared by the Penguin Isle chef, is interspersed with musical entertainment provided by Elizabeth R & Company's professional performers. The premise of the event is to re-set a royal feast for Queen Elizabeth I-in the 21st century. Admission is $100 per person. Limited seating; Reservations are required. For more info. call (252) 473-1061.

February 24
Freedmen’s Colony Celebration Continues with a Classical Gospel Concert
4 p.m. Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. David and Monique Griffiths will present a classical gospel concert will be held in the Film Theatre. The admission is included in the general admission ticket for RIFP. All guests must have a ticket for admission. For more information call (252) 475-1500.

February 26
Programs and Possibilities
What programs would enhance your Gardens experience? Would you like to give a program at The Gardens? What would you like to see on The Gardens calendar? We are ready for volunteers to have impact on areas of The Gardens that need special care - the rose garden, the herb garden, the Children’s Woodland and Wildlife Garden. We have developed themed tours and need docents to help us enrich our tour bus/school group experience here. Classes include new PowerPoint slideshows and information and walks through The Gardens elaborating the theme of the day (weather permitting). Anne White will be the instructor. Participants should dress to be outdoors for part of each class. Beverages provided for those who wish to bring a bag lunch and socialize after class. $10 per class; free for those willing to commit to 3 volunteer hours per class. Call (252) 473-3761, (252) 473-3234 or email awhite@elizabethangardens.org for more information.