TAI CHI AND PILATES BEING OFFERED ON THE DUCK TOWN GREEN THROUGHOUT THE FALL

Duck, NC – The Town of Duck is continuing its successful morning exercise program throughout the fall.

Tai Chi will be offered on Tuesday mornings at 7:30 a.m. through Tuesday, October 28. Tai Chi is an exercise using slow, relaxed, and graceful movements and is appropriate for people of all ages. Julia Daniel from Outer Banks Yoga and Pilates in Kitty Hawk is the instructor.

Pilates will be offered on Thursday mornings at 7:30 a.m. through Thursday, October 30. This class is for all fitness levels. Participants should bring a Pilates/yoga mat or a beach towel. Patti Waller is the instructor.

The classes will be held on the Duck Town Green, 1200 Duck Road. They are free of charge and are open to the public. No registration is necessary.

Since the classes are being held outside, there is a risk of cancellation due to weather. For additional information on these classes or any other Town of Duck event, please call the Town events hotline at (252) 255-1286.

Town of Duck Announces Jazz Festival Artists

Duck, NC – The Town of Duck is holding its Second Annual Jazz Festival on Sunday, October 12, 2008. The Duck Jazz Festival will be held on the main stage in the Duck Town Park at 1200 Duck Road from 11 a.m. to dusk.

For 2008, the Duck Jazz Festival will feature five acts:

Gerald Veasley - Gerald Veasley, Philadelphia-based jazz bassist, will headline the Second Annual Duck Jazz Festival. Gerald comes to the Duck Town Park Stage with an impressive resume’ having recorded with the late Grover Washington, Jr.; Teddy Pendergrass; Dianne Reeves; and Earth, Wind, and Fire vocalist Philip Bailey to name a few. He has also shared stages with Miles Davis and Dizzy Gillespie. Gerald has recently released his 11th album “Heads Up.”

The Fuzz Band – The Fuzz Band is an eight-piece band which fuses soul, jazz, classical music, hip hop, and rock from Hampton Roads, Virginia. Comprised of classically-trained instrumentalists, as well as accomplished jazz musicians, The Fuzz Band was named the Best New Contemporary Jazz Band in 2005 at The Capital Music Festival. The Fuzz Band has performed with Grammy award-winning artists such as Alicia Keys, Outkast, and Lauryn Hill.

Jackie Scott & the Housewreckers - Jackie Scott & the Housewreckers perform a unique fusion of blues, soul, rock, jazz, and rhythm and blues. Jackie Scott has opened for B.B. King and Taj Mahal, and performed at the 2007 Chicago Blues Festival. Jackie Scott & the Housewreckers hail from Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Connected - Connected is a jazz quintet based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina and specializes in providing classy jazz entertainment. Connected performs music that ranges from the "New Orleans" jazz style to the more contemporary jazz music of today.

First Flight Jazzhawks- The First Flight Jazzhawks are the Outer Banks’ own high school jazz ensemble. The Jazzhawks perform a variety of styles of jazz ranging from ragtime to big time contemporary.

The Second Annual Duck Jazz Festival will be held outside rain or shine. The event will not be rescheduled. The event is lawn seating so please bring a blanket or chair; chairs will also be available for rental. Concessions will be provided by the Duck United Methodist Church and Duck Jazz Festival merchandise will be available to purchase.

Summer Events Week of July 21, 2008

Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Tai Chi 7:30 a.m. --Tai Chi is appropriate for people of all ages. Julia Daniel from Outer Banks Yoga in Kitty Hawk is the instructor.

Summer Music Series 6 – 7:30 p.m. – The Wilder Brothers – Come enjoy an evening at the beautiful Duck Town Park as the Wilder Brothers perform acoustic covers of classic rock and blues tunes.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Preview 10 a.m. - You will recognize “…something familiar, something peculiar, something for everyone—a comedy tonight,” during this preview of the Sondheim Broadway classic performed by the Lost Colony Company.

Thursday, July 26, 2008
Pilates 7:30 a.m. – This class is for all fitness levels. Participants should bring a Pilates/yoga mat or a beach towel. Patti Waller is the instructor.

Children’s Story Time 10 a.m. -- Story time is geared to children between the ages of 3 and 7 and is sponsored by the Town’s two book stores: Duck’s Cottage and Island Book Store.

All events are free and will be in held in the new Town of Duck Park, 1200 Duck Road, weather and facilities permitting. Events may be added or rescheduled. For the most up-to-date information on Duck’s events schedule, please call our events hotline at (252) 255-1286 or visit our web site at www.townofduck.com.