N.C. Maritime Museums system is readying for the reopening of the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras and the annual Wooden Boat Show in Beaufort this weekend.
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Ocracoke festival aims to keep alive carving traditions
Organizers are putting the final touches on the sixth annual Ocracoke Island Waterfowl Festival scheduled for the third weekend of April in the Ocracoke School gymnasium.
Bebop drummer Max Roach kept coastal NC connections
Born in Newland near Elizabeth City, the late Max Roach was a pioneer in the mid-20th century New York jazz scene, and a civil rights advocate.
Dare seeks artists for 46th Frank Stick Memorial Art Show
The opening reception will be held at no charge from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 2. The show will be on display from Feb. 3-24 in the downtown Manteo gallery.
‘King Mack’ Is Back for Musical’s 35th Year
The Coastal Cohorts — Bland Simpson, Jim Wann and Don Dixon — are set to mark the 35th anniversary of “King Mackerel and the Blues are Running” by raising money for coastal N.C. nonprofits.
‘Rising’ Exhibit Opening, Talk Oct. 10 at CSI
A reception and panel discussion starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday will kick of the “RISING: Perspectives of Change along the North Carolina Coast” temporary exhibition at the Coastal Studies Institute in Wanchese that will hang through January.
Manteo Filmmaker Focuses on Surf Culture
Manteo High School junior Logan Marshall delves into Outer Banks surf culture with his second film, “Outer,” which premiered earlier this month.
Library to Feature Doug Waters’ Photos
Regular CRO photo contributor Doug Waters is this month’s featured artist at Bogue Banks Library in Pine Knoll Shores. A reception will be held 3 to 4 p.m. Oct. 13 to celebrate the nature photographer.
Warning: May Cause Toe Tapping
A coastal high school jazz band is joining the North Carolina’s legendary Red Clay Ramblers for a concert that is sure to be an audience pleaser.
