February Events Chase Winter Blues
Forget the rumors about the sidewalks rolling up at night during an Outer Banks winter—there’s something for every entertainment taste this month, and a lot of it. The Dare County Arts Council (DCAC) has...
Tagged: Elizabethan Gardens
Santa Claus is Coming to (the Outer Banks) Town
It’s a well-known fact that Santa Claus’ busiest weekend of the year is Thanksgiving Weekend, when he manages to visit hundreds and hundreds of places in just three days. It’s an important time for...
Winter Lights, Outer Banks Holiday Magic
I’m surrounded by hundreds of thousands of lights, and it’s magical. I’m wandering through The Elizabethan Gardens’ paths at night, but with the radiance of Winter Lights illuminating the trail there’s plenty of light....
Edward Greene Citizen of the Year
Communities invariably have living treasures in their midsts. For the Outer Banks one of those treasures is Edward Greene—owner of the Christmas Shop, philanthropist, lover of life and so much more. He was honored...
Small Town Feel Mark OBX Holiday Celebrations
Article and Photos by Kip Tabb – If the Thanksgiving Weekend is the official beginning of the Holiday shopping season, then the following weekend has to be the official beginning of the true spirit...
Outer Banks Recap
By Kip Tabb – Over the course of a week, here at the North Beach Sun, we get quite a number of press releases and informational bulletins. Rather than run all of them,...
Outer Banks Winter Events Calendar 2013 – 2014
North Beach Sun Events Calendar – Get event updates and info at northbeachsun.com November Elizabeth II 30th Anniversary Exhibit November – December 1 Visit the exhibit that explains the history and construction of the...
Peter Rabbit Comes to Life on the Outer Banks
By Kip Tabb – The magic and wonder of the classic Beatrix Potter children’s book, Peter Rabbit, comes to life at the Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Adapted from the...
A Powerfully Curious Portrait Hangs in the Outer Banks
By Corinne Saunders – The portrait of an aging Queen Elizabeth I was recently launched from its more-than-50-year-position as décor at The Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo to the national spotlight. The oil painting on...
Chillin’ for the Arts—an Arts Council Success Story
By Kip Tabb – Sometimes events conspire to create the best of times. The Dare County Arts Council (DCAC) winter fund raiser, Chillin’ for the Arts, may have been one of those time....
