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2008 EVENTS SCHEDULE

This year's schedule offers a wide variety of fun-filled events for the entire family. Most of the events will take place on the gazebo stage within our new soundside park at 1200 Duck Road, with seating available on the lawn. So bring your blanket or lawn chairs and spend some time with us in Duck this year! All events are being held outside. In the case of inclement weather or site unavailability, an event may be cancelled or rescheduled. Additional events may also be added. Please see our events calendar or call our events hotline at (252) 255-1286 for the most up-to-date schedule.

View videos of our 2008 Summer Events Season. Please check back often since these are updated regularly!

ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY PARADE
Duck’s Fourth of July Parade was held on Friday, July 4 at 9 a.m., with an after event following at the Town Park which featured music by Ruth Wyand & Friends. The one-mile parade route is the same annually and begins at Scarborough Lane and continues down Ocean Way and then Christopher Drive. For parade information click here or contact the Town at (252) 255-1234. The 2009 4th of July Parade is scheduled for Friday, July 3, 2009 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Mark your calendars and plan to join us next year for our annual parade!

TAI CHI ON THE TOWN GREEN
Tai Chi will be held on the Duck Town Green on Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. from April 1 through October 28. Tai Chi is a gentle art of health and well-being for people of all ages and health conditions and incorporates slow, graceful movements to increase strength and flexibility, and improves balance and circulation. Julia Daniel from Outer Banks Yoga will be the instructor. more info >

PILATES ON THE TOWN GREEN --EXTENDED THROUGH OCTOBER!
“Fit and Flexible” a beginning Pilates class will be held on the Duck Town Green on Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. from May 1 through October 30. The class is geared to all fitness levels. Participants should bring a yoga/Pilates mat or towel for the class. Patti Waller will be the instructor. more info >

CHILDREN'S STORY TIME
Bring the children for story time sponsored by Duck’s two book stores: Duck’s Cottage and Island Book Store. Story time will be held in the Town’s Picnic Shelter at 10 a.m. on Thursdays beginning July 10 and continue through Thursday, August 14. Story time is geared to children between the ages of 3 and 7.

SUMMER MUSIC SERIES
Duck’s Summer Music Series will be held on the Town Green on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 – 7:30 p.m. There will be one special extra Thursday evening concert. On Thursday, August 21st, The Fuzz Band of Hampton Roads will be back in Duck after their 2007 Jazz Festival appearance entertaining the crowds with a fusion of funk, jazz, and pop. The current schedule is:

Tuesday, July 8Greg Shelton Trio (Acoustic Rock)
Thursday, July 10Sue Artz (From Bach to Rock)
Tuesday, July 15 – Laura Martier Trio (Jazz)
Wednesday, July 16 – The Wells Family Band -- This concert is CANCELLED!
Thursday, July 17 – The Little Kings (Dance Rock-n-Roll)
Tuesday, July 22The Wilder Brothers (Acoustic Classic Rock/Blues)
Thursday, July 24Watson and Calhoun (Acoustic Rock)
Tuesday, July 29Ruth Wyand (Folk/Blues/Country/Americana)
Thursday, July 31The Crowd (Rock/Pop)
Tuesday, August 5Kim Kalman (Acoustic Guitar/Vocals)
Thursday, August 7 – Cristina Garey, Joe Mapp, & Stephen Carbocci (Jazz/Latin/Fusion/Alternative Rock)
Tuesday, August 12First Flight Jazz Hawks (Jazz)
Thursday, August 14 – The Little Kings (Dance Rock-n-Roll)

Thursday, August 21The Fuzz Band (Funk, Jazz, Pop)

MORNING THEATER AND MUSIC SERIES
The cast from The Lost Colony Musical Theater will be in Duck on Wednesdays from July 9 through August 13 presenting music and shows from its repertoire. All shows are at 10 a.m.

July 9 – Into the Woods Musical Preview
July 16 – Sleeping Beauty Children’s Theater
July 23 – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Preview
July 30 – Madrigal Chorus and Guests
August 6 – Reaching for the Stars Song and Dance Preview
August 13 – Madrigal Chorus and Guests


2ND ANNUAL JAZZ FESTIVAL
Duck’s Second Annual Jazz Festival, featuring Philadelphia musician Gerald Veasley, will be held on Sunday, October 12, 2008 on the Town Green. Plan to join us for this popular event!

For more information, please see the Duck Jazz Festival page.



 

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Office: 1240 Duck Road, Suite 106 (at the Waterfront Shops)
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 8369, Duck, NC 27949
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