Current Events Week of June 29-July 5
Monday, June 29th:
Summer Reading Program 6:30pm at the Linbrary. Check out some great books, and have some fun! All kids going into grade K – 5 are welcome! Call 928-4436 for more info or check out our Facebook page @ OcracokeCommunityLibrary.
ARRGG! Come join the fun! A Tale of Blackbeard Musical by Julie Howard, special open dress rehearsal at the Ocracoke Community Center at 8pm. THIS PERFORMANCE IS A SPECIAL DRESS REHEARSAL SPONSORED BY OCRACOKE ISLAND REALTY. . . FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. LIMITED SEATING, FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. WE APPRECIATE YOUR DONATIONS TO OFFSET PRODUCTION COSTS! Regular shows run at the Ocracoke School Gym Auditorium, Monday nights, July 6 – August 17. For presale tickets and more info visit http://www.ocracokealive.org.
Tuesday, June 30th:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers (and their grown-ups) are welcome to Storytime at 9am at the Ocracoke Library! Come hear a story and check out a book!
At 6pm, the library will host the first Young Adult Summer Reading meeting for rising middle & high school ages. Do a craft and check out some books! Summer reading makes you smarter and more attractive to your peers.
Coyote Plus One howls again! Their special guest this week is Dave Pollard, a longtime friend of Marcy and Lou's. The show starts at 8pm at the Community Center, and admission is $15 (free for kids under 12.) Not on Ocracoke? The live show will be broadcast on the web at concertwindow.com/coyote (cost = $1). Isn't technology amazing?
Book signing! Stephen Kirk will be signing copies of his new book Voices From The Outer Banks @ Books to Be Red, 3:30 –5pm. John F. Blair, Publisher, continues its Real Voices, Real History™ series with Voices from the Outer Banks. This volume presents the actual words of the people who lived the uncommonly rich history of this chain of barrier islands stretching from the Virginia border southward through Cape Lookout.
Expose yourself to art! All are welcome to Down Creek Gallery, 5 – 8pm, for an Art Opening to see artist Row Selman's newest work. Selman’s plein air paintings consist of the title works “Trees in All Seasons,” which reflects her love of one of her favorite painting subjects. Come out to see art, eat, drink, and be merry. Musical guest will be Aaron LaVigne.
The Ocrafolk Opry is back for its 15th season at Deepwater Theater. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for youngens. Show starts at 8pm; doors open at 7:30pm. Thursday, July 2nd:
Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale, 9am – 3pm. If you’re a member of Ocracoke Friends of the Library, you can get in extra early at 8:30am for the best pickin’s. Not a member? Lucky you – you can join at the door for just $5 for individuals and $10 for the whole family!
Come out to see and hear Molasses Creek in concert at Deepwater Theater! The show starts at 8pm (doors open at 7:30); admission is $15 adults/$7 kids.
Friday, July 3rd: Get your float ready! Plan your sand sculpture! Buy your cookout supplies! Enjoy the island!
Saturday, July 4th:
Happy 4th of July!!! The fun starts early and last 'til late! Find out more here.
Be sure to check out the Current's Live Music calendar! Find out where your favorite musicians are playing! Just click here.
Events this week and every week......
The summer is here! And so are summer programs! Free and informative!
The Lighthouse is open! NPS volunteers open the lighthouse each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 1 – 3pm. You know you want to see inside! Find out more here.
Ocracoke Preservation Society offers a Porch Talk program every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm, and a special Kids' Program with a talk and craft every Wednesday at 1pm. There are also regularly-scheduled Museum Tours. Call 252-928-7375 for more information or click here.
The Ocracoke Foundation sponsors weekly Outdoor Classroom Programs every Wednesday at 10am at NCCAT. More info here.
Ocracoke Alive welcomes you aboard the Skipjack Wilma Lee for dockside talks on Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays at 11am.
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