Pirates Invade Roanoke Island Festival Park

September 17 at 3 p.m.
Entire Site

Pirates will invade Roanoke Island Festival Park on Friday, September 17, beginning at 3 p.m. in the sites venues. The annual event is in partnership with the Kitty Hawk Kites and their Annual Pirate Festival. The vicious and motley crew will begin the event with dueling, fighting, singing, storytelling, autograph signing and more (remember to bring your camera) as they wander throughout the site.

At 5 p.m., they will then move to the Outdoor Pavilion where the festival will continue. Free activities will include Kitty Hawk Kites rock wall; kite making; face painting; and toy demos. Pamlico Jack’s will be offering food for sale which will include chicken fingers; hamburgers, soft drinks and popcorn- something for the entire family. They will also be using their air cannon to shoot free promotional items to the guests!

The free movie Pirate’s of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl will start at 7:00 p.m. and will be shown on Kitty Hawks Kites big inflatable screen. Gather up the neighbors and bring a blanket or lawn chairs and settle back for a great night of family and pirate fun!

University of North Carolina Greensboro brings "A Celebration of Gilbert and Sullivan" to Roanoke Island Festival Park’s Performance Series

September 18 at 2 and 7 p.m.
Indoor Theatre

University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s Opera Theatre will present two performances of “A Celebration of Gilbert and Sullivan” on September 18, at 2 and 7 p.m. The performances will take place in the indoor theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park and are a part of RIFP’s Performance Series. All performances are free and open to the public.

Showcasing the works of W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, the shows will bring pirates, sailors, fairies, ghosts, geishas, and more to the stage. Presented works during the productions include The Mikado, H.M.S. Pinafore, and The Pirates of Penzance. “A Celebration of Gilbert and Sullivan” and its twenty member cast will delight fans and newcomers to the charming lyrics of Gilbert combined with the memorable tunes of Sullivan.

The Lyric Brass Quintet performs as part of Roanoke Island Festival Park’s 4th Sunday @ 4 Music Series

September 26 at 4:00 p.m.
Indoor Theatre

Formed in 1998, The Lyric Brass Quintet (Bob Couto & Kevin Dines, Trumpets; Larry Williams, Horn; Brandon Rivera, Trombone; and Andrew Spang, Tuba) quickly distinguished itself as one of the premier brass chamber groups in the region. As winners of the 2000 Baltimore Chamber Music Competition they performed at ARTSCAPE (Baltimore's Festival of the Arts), and their debut CD, Daydreams, Desires and Diversions was released the same year to critical acclaim. They have been featured artists on the Baltimore Composer's Forum, the Peggy and Yale Gordon Trust Concert Series, and at the Foxboro Orpheum in Boston. They have appeared as soloists in Eric Ewazen's concerto grosso, Shadowcatcher, with the Peabody Wind Ensemble and were featured artists on Virginia's Catch a Rising Star Concert Series.

Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park.

North Carolina Central University Presents a Jazz Combo as part of Roanoke Island Festival Park’s Performance Series

October 16 at 2 and 7 p.m.
Indoor Theatre

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The Conner Miller Duo as part of Roanoke Island Festival Park’s 4th Sunday @ 4 Music Series

October 24 at 4:00 p.m.
Indoor Theatre

The Conner Miller Duo combines the playing and singing talents of Mike Conner and John Miller. The duo performs traditional renditions of Old-Time, Brother Duets, and American Roots, but they also perform original songs. Founding director of Fiddlefest in Roanoke, Virginia, Conner’s musical experience includes working with Herschel Sizemore and The Hearts. A guitarist and mandolin player/ instructor for the Eastman Guitar Company, John Miller’s touring experience includes the Lonesome River Band and Doyle Lawson. Combining the tradition of Appalachian melody with the experiences from their bluegrass careers, the Conner Miller Duo introduces a fresh sense of “acoustic Americana” to their listeners.

North Carolina A&T State University Presents Dancing & Drumming of Africa & the Caribbean as part of the Roanoke Island Festival Park's Performance Series

October 30 at 2 and 7 p.m.
Indoor Theatre

Dance to the Beat of Africa and the Caribbean:

The E. Gwynn Dancers of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will transport you to the exciting world of African and Caribbean dance.

These energetic and skilled performers dance with authority, enriching audiences as they entertain. The driving rhythms of the drums, vibrant costumes and emotional performances allow audiences to truly connect with another culture. The E. Gwynn Dancers have studied, taught and performed locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

The performances are free and open to the public.

North Carolina A&T State University Presents a Musical program as part of the Roanoke Island Festival Park's Performance Series

November 6 at 2 and 7 p.m.
Indoor Theatre

Musical Moods and Melodies:

Join the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Music Programs exciting Jazz Ensemble under the direction of renowned trumpeter Mondre Moffett. The Ensemble will play your favorites from some of the best known musicians and composers of our time. Enjoy the vocal expertise of the University Chamber Singers under the direction of acclaimed Maestro Travis J. Alexander.

The Chamber Singers will share with audiences a variety of songs from their vast repertoire; from Negro Spirituals to Western European Chamber Music to the classics these performers will delight you with their inspirational performance.

The performances are free and open to the public.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill presents Opera as part of Roanoke Island Festival Park’s Performance Series

November 20 at 2 and 7 p.m.
Indoor Theatre

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Elizabeth City State University Presents a Christmas Choir as part of Roanoke Island Festival Park’s Performance Series

December 11 at 2 and 7 p.m.
Indoor Theatre

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