Downtown Waterfront Market Opening--Saturday, May 24th, 9:00 a.m., Mariner's Wharf Park

Please join us for the Chamber’s ribbon cutting ceremony of the Downtown Waterfront Market, 9:00 a.m., Saturday, May 24th at Mariner’s Wharf Park on Water Street.

Denise Richards, Market Coordinator, advises the market will open Saturday morning with nineteen (19) vendors showcasing a wide variety of products,

The market will feature local farm produce, arts and crafts (handmade jewelry, framed and unframed photography of Elizabeth City, etc.), plants and flowers, as well as baked products, ice cream, Coffee, refreshing Orange-aids (made from Comstalk’s recipe) and Philly Style Water Ice.

Come hear the special music from 10:00 to noon, and stay for a cooking demonstration by Andy Montero, Montero’s Restaurant, from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m.

We hope to see YOU at the Downtown Waterfront Market Saturday morning!


Albemarle Economic Development Commission
P. O. Box 70 ~ 405 E. Main Street, Suite 4
Elizabeth City, NC 27907
Phone: 252-338-0169 ~ Fax: 252-338-0160
info@DiscoverEC.com
www.DiscoverEC.com

Elizabeth City State University - Lyceum Series with The Platters

Elizabeth City State University
Lyceum Series with The Platters
Saturday, June 14th at 7:00 P.M.
Elizabeth City – June 14, 2008 – Elizabeth City State University’s Lyceum Series presents Wilson Williams and The Platters for one show only starting at 7:00 pm in the Fine Arts Center on ECSU Campus located at 1704 Weeksville Rd Elizabeth City, NC 27909.

Wilson Williams and The Platters will be performing such classics as Only You, The Great Pretender, Remember When and Twilight Time and more in the upcoming Lyceum Series concert. The group that is now lead by Lonza Bartlett, an ECSU alumnus, had toured with Monroe Powell who was the third lead singer to headline the original Platters group since they formed back in the early 1950s. About a year ago, several members of Wilson Williams' Platters scouted Bartlett when he was singing at a Gospel music festival in downtown Fort Myers, Fla. Since then they have performed together in Atlantic City, Philadelphia, and Las Vegas, to name a few.

The show is sponsored by The Prism Group, Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Arts of the Albemarle, Mitchell Insurance and The Piano Nook. Tickets are available for $25 at the ECSU Cashier’s office, Mitchell Insurance at 1016 E. West Ehringhaus St, The Piano Nook at 202 McMorrine St. and the Fine Arts Center Box Office on the day of the show.

Elizabeth City Area CVB’s Director, Russ Haddad comments, "We welcome The Platters to the Harbor of Hospitality. Performers of the stature of The Platters don't come to the area very often, and with a homegrown talent in Lonza Bartlett being part of the group makes it that much more exciting. We encourage everyone to attend a sort of homecoming and support Lonza and The Platters."

For more info call the ECSU Cashier Station at (252) 335-3207 or (252) 335-8526 or Catherine Bunch at 252-267-6032.
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AOA - June events

June 6 ~ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ~ International Artist Jane Filer Lecture & Demonstration at the AOA Gallery, $10 for adults, $5 for students. FMI please call 252-338-6455.

June 6 ~ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm ~ Opening reception for SPLASH. Works by artists Judy Bauman, Judy Abrahams & Carolyn Peel. Music by “Go Figure”. FMI please call 252-338-6455.

June 27 ~ AOA Gallery ~ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm ~ Meet the Harbor Arts Festival artists reception. Sponsored by DBPA. FMI please call 252-338-6997.

June 28 & 29 ~ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm ~ Harbor Arts Festival – A celebration of Fine Arts and Crafts – Museum of the Albemarle Green. Juried show with over 40 artists from all over the US. Demonstrations throughout the 2 days, Kids Tent with free children’s art activities. FMI please call 252-338-6997.

June 28 ~ Taste of the Albemarle – 23 restaurants – music by the Rhondels – Museum of the Albemarle Porches and Green. $15.00 per person - $10.00 Active Military with ID, $5 children under 12 with a paying adult. Specialties from restaurants in the Albemarle Area from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Dance to the Rhondels from 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm – Bring your lawn chair! FMI please call 252-338-6997.

Get Jazzed Up with Connected Friday Night at The City Wine Sellar

Get Jazzed Up with Connected Friday Night at The City Wine Sellar
Host: Debbie Malenfant
Location: City Wine Sellar
102 Water Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 US
When: Friday, May 23, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Phone: 252-335-1163

Get jazzed up on Friday, May 23rd, with the sounds of Connected at The City Wine Sellar. The very talented quintet will play from 7:00-10:00 pm. Almost everyone in Elizabeth City is familiar with this group -- Ellard Forrester, Maurice LeFlore, Chabra "CJ" Mercer, Andrea Mercer, Wayne James, and Dennis Figgs. They have been performing in the area for over 10 years and play classy jazz, from the "New Orleans" sounds to more contemporary jazz music. Visit them and hear a sample of their music at www.dwconnected.com. You can book them for your next event. I highly recommend them!

Deli fare served from 6:00-9:00 pm, beer and wine served 'till close.

Check out other upcoming events at www.citywine.blogspot.com. Call 252-335-1163 for more informaton.

Former Disney presenter at COA Wednesday, May 21, 5:30-8:30 pm - It's a DON"T MISS

An important reminder that the second in the series of three Partnering in Education workshops sponsored by College of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City Downtown Incorporated, Downtown Business & Professionals Association, The Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce and the Albemarle Economic Development Commission is scheduled for this Wednesday, May 21st, from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm.

John Formica of Formica Enterprises (formerly of Disney) will present an information-packed three hour sesson entitled "How to Increase Your Effectivenss in Selling to the Right People" this Wednesday, May 21st, from 5:30-8:30 pm at COA ( Small Business Center, John W. Forman Building, Room 121A). Don't let the title mislead you, this seminar is relevant to everyone not just sales people. No matter what your job title, you have to sell something, be it an idea, a product, a service, or yourself. A seminar outline is attached. Take a minute to see the dynamic topics John will be covering. Refreshments will be provided. Register now!

Cost per session: $30/person/$75 to attend all three session
Pre-registration required by calling 252.335.0821 ext 2231 or 2370. Space is limited, so sign up now!!

come cheer on the PAGE PEELERS 10:30 AM!!!!

Hi everyone !!

Come to the potato festival - cheer on your favorite peeler !!! We at the bookstore have a team made up of customers & Employees & friends !! Come on by and help us beat MONTERO'S !!! FREE FRENCH FRIES !!!

We are peeling at 10:30 AM followed by:

SATURDAY MAY 17TH !!! LOTS OF FUN THINGS TO DO IN ELIZABETH CITY NORTH CAROLINA !!! NOTHING COULD BE FINER !!!

DURING THE FABULOUS POTATO FESTIVAL

Saturday May 17th 12-2pm -
Kevin Duffus Raliegh historian, filmaker and author will be at the store to sign and discuss his newest book "The Last Days of Blackbeard the Pirate" Stop by and meet Kevin - he has researched Blackbeard and uncovered many a mystery - he has quite the story to tell. . We also have copies of Kevins other book - Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks available as well.

Call the store to reserve your copies - 252-335-(PAGE)7243

PIRATE SWASHBUCKLING STORYTIME !!
SATURDAY MAY 17TH 12PM & 2PM
THATS RIGHT - THE PAGE AFTER PAGE PIRATES ARE BACK !! Join us while our pirates read stories, share adventures and give demonstrations of some swashbuckling FUN !! Each sesson last approx 30 minutes. Free Event.

Fight To The Finish I

Posted By:: Ultimate Fighting in Elizabeth City
Hosted By:: Amateur Fight League, e-mail
When:: Saturday May 17, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Where::Elizabeth City National Guard Armory
119 Westover St., Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909 United States View Map

Be part of the first MMA event in Northeastern NC ever. We have 11 fights on the fight card. Beer and concessions will be served. The Hawaiian Tropic and Bud girls will be there also. Proceeds are being donated to the NC Special Olympics.

Morgan’s Corner Truck and Tractor Pull

Posted By:: Morgan's Corner Truck Pull
Hosted By:: kevin sawyer, e-mail
When:: Saturday May 17, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Where:: Morgans Corner Pull Park
969 US Hwy 158, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 United States View Map
Truck and Tractor Pull this Sat. May 17. Gates open at 3pm, antique tractors pull at 5pm, and trucks and diesel tractors pull at 7pm. Hope to see you there!