|
Land of Beginnings Festival—This year’s Land of Beginnings
Festival, An Outer Banks Original, to be held April 4-12 has a
long list of activities including some for the Outer Banks’ real
treasure – its children.
The Land of Beginnings Festival is an annual celebration of
Outer Banks Originals which defines who we are as a community.
Events planned at various sites that week include a long list of
exciting cultural, educational and entertainment activities.
Participating sponsors include both nonprofits and businesses
that subscribe to promoting the future of the Outer Banks by
preserving its past. |
|
|
|
PERFORMANCES
Performance |
The Lost Colony |
Other Productions |
Special Events |
Land of
the Beginnings - Children's Faire 2008! |
|
|
2008 SCHEDULE
OF EVENTS
--->
Print
Schedule
Overview:
Experience a nine-day festival that promotes the
uniqueness of the Outer Banks with exciting
cultural, educational and entertainment events
for residents and visitors. Various entertaining
activities throughout the festival celebrate the
history, culture, and people of the Outer
Banks. Participating sponsors include both
nonprofit organizations and businesses that
subscribe to promoting the future of the Outer
Banks by preserving its past.
|
FRIDAY
4-4-08 |
Our Feet Have
Wings—a fun run
8:00 Registration
9:15 Run
--->
Our Feet Have Wings
9:30 a.m., Wright Brothers Memorial
Pavilion—Kill Devil Hills
FREE ADMISSION
For info, call: 252-473-2127
Children’s
Faire
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.,
Wright Brothers Memorial
Pavilion—Kill Devil Hills
FREE ADMISSION
For info, call: 252-473-2127
Are You
Smarter than an Outer Banks 5th
Grader?
7:00-9:00 p.m., Wright Brothers
Memorial Pavilion—Kill Devil Hills
FREE ADMISSION 252-473-2127 |
|
|
SATURDAY
4-5-08
|
Be a Visitor
in Your Home Town
The Elizabethan Gardens, Roanoke
Island Festival Park, Frisco Native
American Museum, and Graveyard of
the Atlantic
252-473-2127
FREE ADMISSION with a valid proof of
Dare County residency
(driver’s license, voter
registration card, or utility bill)
“Fly into
Spring” Kitty Hawk Kites Kite
Festival
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Jockey’s
Ridge State Park,
Kitty Hawk Kites—Nags Head FREE
ADMISSION
252-441-1719 x204
Magic Camp
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.,
Wright Brothers Memorial Pavilion
Kill Devil Hills TICKETS: $50 Space
limited
For info, call: 757-291-4557
“THE Studio
Tour”
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.,
Professional Artist’s Studios North
of Oregon Inlet
Tickets: $15 Adults, $5 Students.
For info, call: 252-473-5558 |
|
SUNDAY
4-6-08 |
“Fly into
Spring” Kitty Hawk Kites Kite
Festival
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Jockey’s
Ridge State Park,
Kitty Hawk Kites—Nags Head FREE
ADMISSION
252-441-1719 x204
“THE Studio Tour”
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Professional
Artist’s Studios South of Oregon
Inlet Tickets: $15 Adults, $5
Students.
For info, call: 252-473-5558 |
|
MONDAY
4-7-08
TUESDAY
4-8-08 |
Living Legend
Community Luncheon
12:00 – 2:00 p.m., Wright Brothers
Memorial Pavilion
Kill Devil Hills TICKETS: $15
252-473-2127 x 223
Story Telling Session – “Outer Banks
Memories”
7:00 – 8:30 p.m., Roanoke Island
Festival Park
Manteo FREE ADMISSION (Seating
limited to 250)
252-473-3761 |
|
WEDNESDAY
4-9-08 |
Travel Trends
2008– Ed McWilliams, Ph.D.
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., COA Roanoke
Island Campus Auditorium, Manteo
FREE ADMISSION
252-473-2127 |
|
THURSDAY
4-10-08 |
PR for Dummies
9:00 a.m., COA Roanoke Island Campus
Auditorium, Manteo FREE ADMISSION
252-480-2234
Crisis
Management
11:00 a.m., COA Roanoke Island
Campus Auditorium, Manteo FREE
ADMISSION
252-473-2127
Successful Tradeshow Exhibit
Thursday, April 10—3:00 p.m.
Roanoke Island COA Campus Auditorium
- Manteo
(Old Manteo Middle School)
Learn how to make the most out of
display booths at trade shows and
other venues. This program will be
taught by John Elder. Sponsored by
COA, Dare Campus, Outer Banks
Chamber of Commerce
Stress-free Ad
Design
1:00 p.m., COA Roanoke Island Campus
Auditorium, Manteo FREE ADMISSION
252-480-2234
Story Telling
Session – “A Night of Tales”
7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Wright Brothers
Memorial Pavilion
Kill Devil Hills
FREE ADMISSION 252-473-3761 |
|
SATURDAY
4-12-08 |
Black & White
Ball: a Masked Evening
6:00-11:00 p.m., Wright Brothers
National Memorial
Kill Devil Hills
TICKETS: $100,
Corporate Tables: $1,500 Tickets/
info: 252-473-2127 |
|
2008 EVENT DETAILS
Friday - April 4th, 2008
|
Our Feet Have Wings—a Fun Run 9:30
a.m.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Wright Brothers Memorial Pavilion,
Kill Devil Hills
Your feet will enjoy this
heart-healthy flight around the
Wright Brothers Monument, the
perfect way to get revved for the
Children’s Faire. This is a great
event for families to do with their
children. Start them on a life-long
love of running at the most famous
Outer Banks attraction.
Sponsored by the Outer Banks Running
Club, NPS
FREE ADMISSION
For information call: 252-473-2127,
e-mail:
info@thelostcolony.org |
|
|
 Children’s
Faire 10:00
am – 2:00 pm
Wright Brothers Memorial Pavilion,
Kill Devil Hills
Friday, April 4, 2008
*
Take a Look!
*
Print Your Own Poster
Our most popular event of 2008—a
full day of interactive fun! Meet
local children’s book author Suzanne
Tate and hear stories from others in
a special story telling corner.
Experience a Wildfest. Delight in
the magic and grand illusions of
Paul Krendl and Magic Mike. Costumed
characters and entertainers will
delight young and old throughout the
day. Participate in activities with
The Elizabethan Gardens, Girl
Scouts, and the North Carolina
Aquarium. Enjoy performances by
local groups including Shoreline
Entertainment. Get information
about summer camps in the area.
Sponsored by The National Park
Service, Outer Banks Community
Foundation,
and
The
Lost Colony.
FREE ADMISSION
For information call: 252-473-2127,
e-mail:
info@thelostcolony.org |
|
|
 Are You Smarter Than an Outer Banks
5th Grader? 7:00-9:00
p.m.
Wright Brothers Memorial
Pavilion—Kill Devil Hills
Friday, April 4, 2008
Based on the popular television
show, local 5th graders
and radio personalities go head to
head on questions about the Outer
Banks. Come cheer on your
favorites!
Sponsored by Brew Thru, Darryl’s,
Hilton Garden Inn, Staples, Outer
Banks Community Foundation, NPS
FREE ADMISSION
For information call: 252-473-2127,
e-mail:
info@thelostcolony.org |
|
Saturday - April 5th, 2008
Be a Visitor in Your Own Town Day All
Day
Various Outer Banks Tourist
Attractions
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Enjoy being a tourist for the day at
the following locations: The
Elizabethan Gardens, Roanoke Island
Festival Park, Frisco Native
American Museum, and Graveyard of
the Atlantic.
Additionally, the Wright Brothers
National Monument will offer free
admission on Friday, April 4 only.
Sponsored by The Elizabethan
Gardens, Roanoke Island Festival
Park, Frisco Native American Museum,
and Graveyard of the Atlantic, Outer
Banks Visitors Bureau, Outer Banks
Community Foundation
FREE ADMISSION
For information call: 252-473-2127,
e-mail:
info@thelostcolony.org |
|
|
“Fly into Spring” Kitty Hawk Kites
Kite Festival
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Jockey’s Ridge State Park, Kitty
Hawk Kites - Nags Head
Saturday & Sunday, April 5/6, 2008
Come celebrate the beginning of
spring and National Kite Month with
a family kite festival. Amazing
show kites, children’s games, and
creative kites. Professionals from
Kitty Hawk Kites will be visiting
school to teach the fundamentals of
kite flying all-week. During the
festival, there will be children’s
activities including kite making,
face painting, and rock-wall
climbing at the Kitty Hawk Kites
store across from Jockey’s Ridge.
Sponsored by Kitty Hawk Kites, Beach
104, Outer Banks Community
Foundation
FREE ADMISSION
For information call: 252-441-1719 x
204, or visit
www.kittyhawk.com |
|
|
Magic Camp with Paul Krendl 10:00
a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Wright Brothers Memorial
Pavilion—Kill Devil Hills
April 5th
TICKETS: $50, Space is limited
FREE ADMISSION
For information call: 252-473-2127,
e-mail:
info@thelostcolony.org |
|
|
“THE Studio Tour” 10:00 a.m. –
5:00 p.m.
Professional Artist’s Studios North
of Oregon Inlet
April 5th
An
artful experience! Catch a unique
glimpse inside the artist’s studio.
See where the creative,
entrepreneurial spirit of Dare
County’s Artists create their
magic. Don’t miss this chance to
witness where the artist creates.
The tour can begin or end at any of
the various sites.
Sponsored by Dare County Arts
Council, Outer Banks Community
Foundation
Tickets: $15 Adults, $5
Students.
FREE ADMISSION
For information call: 252-473-2127,
e-mail:
info@thelostcolony.org |
|
Sunday - April 6th, 2006
“Fly into Spring” Kitty Hawk Kites
Kite Festival 10:00 a.m. – 4:00
p.m.
Jockey’s Ridge State Park, Kitty
Hawk Kites—Nags Head
Saturday & Sunday, April 5/6, 2008
Come celebrate the beginning of
spring and National Kit Month with a
family kite festival. Amazing show
kites, children’s games, and
creative kites. Professionals from
Kitty Hawk Kites will be visiting
school to teach the fundamentals of
kite flying all-week. During the
festival, there will be children’s
activities including making, face
painting, and rock-wall climbing at
Kitty Hike Kites store across from
Jockey’s Ridge.
Sponsored by Kitty Hawk Kites, and
Beach 104
FREE ADMISSION
For information call: 252-441-1719 x
204, or visit
www.kittyhawk.com |
|
|
“THE Studio Tour” 10am - 5pm
Professional Artist’s Studios South
of Oregon Inlet
April 6th, 2008
An
artful experience! Catch a unique
glimpse inside the artist’s studio.
See where the creative,
entrepreneurial spirit of Dare
County’s Artists create their
magic. Don’t miss this chance to
witness where the artist creates.
The tour can begin or end at any of
the various sites.
Sponsored by Dare County Arts
Council
Tickets: $15 Adults, $5 Students.
For information call: 252-473-5558,
e-mail:
info@thelostcolony.org
|
Monday
- April 7th, 2008
|
|
Living Legend Community
Luncheon 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Wright Brothers Memorial Pavilion,
Kill Devil Hills
Come celebrate the best of Eastern
North Carolina at this family-style
luncheon and gathering of business,
civic, and community organizations.
N.C.
Senate Pro Tem Marc Basnight will
deliver the keynote speech focusing
on “Going Green.” Art Keeney,
president of East Carolina Bank will
present the first Living Legend
Scholarship from the Living Legend
Endowment Fund established by the
banking corporation last year and
managed by the Outer Banks Community
Foundation. Hosting this year’s
event will be Jon Cash of WAVY
television.
Sponsored by
The
Lost Colony, CapsSan
Media, East Carolina Bank, Outer
Banks Community Foundation,
Outer Banks Sentinel
and the
National Park Service.
TICKETS: $15
For tickets and info call:
252-473-2127 x 223, e-mail:
info@thelostcolony.org |
|
|
Tuesday - April 8, 2008
Story Telling: “Outer Banks
Memories” 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Roanoke Island Festival Park, Film
Theatre—Manteo
Gather for this unique opportunity
to hear the stories of Outer Banks
Memories. Natives and long-time
residents reminisce about their
yesteryears on the Outer Banks.
Sponsored by The Land of Beginnings
Festival Committee, Roanoke Island
Festival Park, and
The
Lost Colony, Outer Banks
Community Foundation
FREE ADMISSION
For information call: 252-473-2127,
e-mail:
info@thelostcolony.org
(Seating limited to 250 people) |
Wednesday - April 9, 2008
Travel Trends 2008– Ed McWilliams,
Ph.D. 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
COA Roanoke Island Campus
Auditorium, Manteo
Learn what you need to know about
generational travel choices and how
to market directly to them.
Presented by Ed McWilliams, a noted
travel market consultant and
President of Reach Market Planning.
Sponsored by
The
Lost Colony, COA, Outer
Banks Community Foundation
FREE ADMISSION
For information call: 252-473-2127,
e-mail:
info@thelostcolony.org |
|
|
Thursday -
April 10, 2008
“PR for Dummies” 9:00 a.m.,
Thursday
COA Roanoke Island Auditorium,
Manteo
Learn the basics of good press
releases and advertisement for your
organization. Presenters include
Sandy Semans, Editor of the Outer
Banks Sentinel; and Rob Morris,
Beverly Gregory of the Virginian-Pilot.
Sponsored by COA, Outer Banks
Sentinel, Outer Banks Community
Foundation, and The Virginian-Pilot
FREE
ADMISSION
For information call: 252-480-2234 |
|
|
Crisis Management 11:00 a.m.
COA Roanoke Island
Auditorium, Manteo
What to do when the unexpected
happens to your business. Carl V.
Curnutte, Executive
Director/Producer of
The
Lost Colony will share
proven methods of managing your
business in a crisis situation.
Sponsored by COA,
The
Lost Colony, and the
Outer Banks Community Foundation,
FREE ADMISSION
For information call: 252-473-2127,
e-mail:
info@thelostcolony.org
(Seating limited to 250 people) |
|
|
Stress-Free Advertising 1:00
p.m.
COA Roanoke Island Auditorium,
Manteo
Learn of basics of designing and ad
to sell your product. Panelist
include: Allyson Sproul (The Virginian-Pilot) and Candice Miggels, Greg
Clark (Outer Banks Sentinel).
Sponsored by COA, Outer Banks
Sentinel, and The Virginia Pilot
FREE
ADMISSION
For information call: 252-480-2234 |
|
|
Story Telling: “A Night of Tales”
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Wright Brothers Memorial Pavilion,
Kill Devil Hills
A
kaleidoscope of entertaining Outer
Banks tales as told by local
residents. Hear enjoyable fish
tales and history.
Sponsored by the National Park
Service and
The
Lost Colony.
FREE ADMISSION
For information call: 252-473-2127,
e-mail:
info@thelostcolony.org |
|
Saturday - April 12, 2008
--->click
here for more
Black & White Ball: A Masked
Evening 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Wright Brothers National Memorial -
Kill Devil Hills
INDULGE YOURSELF and lend your
support to
The Lost Colony
by attending the festival
closing-night gala! |
| |
| |
Experience a party on a grand scale like no
otheR!
 Join us for the area’s most exclusive
party—a black-tie gala at the Wright
Brothers Memorial Pavilion.
Feast on
sumptuous food catered by Kelly’s
Restaurant; attempt to win the bid at a
Silent Auction featuring art work, vacation
packages, memorabilia and other valuable
items; and dance the night away to the
sounds of
Coolin’
Out, as they perform beach music,
disco, classic Motown, Oldies, and Big Band
Swing.
Sponsored by the Metro Rental, Kelly’s
Restaurant, Front Porch Café, Hardy Moving and
Storage, Dare Medical Associates, Pepsi, Mollie
A. Fearing & Associates, Stan White Realty,
George Moore— Auctioneer, Affordable Optical, ER
Midgett Insurance Agency, Renaissance
Construction, IBM, Silver Bonsai Gallery,
Luxury, Victory Chevrolet, NPS and
The Lost Colony.
TICKETS: $100 per person.
Reserved seating at sponsored tables for 8
persons is $1,500
For details call (252) 473-2127
|
|
|
|
PERFORMANCES |
TICKETS |
GIVING |
PLAN YOUR VISIT |
PLAYERS |
NEWS
HOME |
ABOUT TLC |
SHOP-ONLINE |
HISTORY |
MEMBERS |
PRIVACY
Copyright © 2007 thelostcolony.org
05/17/2008
|
|
