ECACVB Holiday

In Observance for Memorial Day our office will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2008. Sorry for the inconvenience.
We hope everyone will enjoy your weekend!!

- Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

July 2008 - Bocce Ball Tournament

Let's Party!

On Saturday, July 19, 2008, a Bocce Ball tournament will be held at Waterfront Park, Elizabeth City to raise funds for Special Olympics. Mayor Steve Atkinson is Master of Ceremonies along with special guests. A key to the City will be presented.

We are committed to do this for the next five years, making it bigger and better every year.

Bocce Ball is a simple, informal fun game, where a small white ball (golf ball size) is tossed on a grass court 8 x 60 feet. Two teams roll 4 balls a piece (soft ball size) to the small white ball closet in order to score points. Bocce ball is a very popular game on the east coast as it has been throughout the world. Lots of fun and anybody can do it. Entry fee is $100.00 for each 4-member team.

We are looking to have 100 4-member teams to compete in an elimination tournament. Your team is guaranteed three games. Hopefully, if your team has any luck, many more.

Teams will be matched against friends and competitors. Like ... Doctors against Nurses, Banks against Banks, Insurance agencies against Insurance agencies, Law office against Law office, Realtors against Realtors, Golfers against Golfers, etc.

We'll have vendors who will provide food for the entire family. Nutritional drinks, fancy drinks for children and drinks for adults.

Available also are opportunities for corporate sponsorship at Gold, Silver and Bronze levels for sponsorship of multiple teams, to a VIP tent hosted by Montero's of Elizabeth City, and the Weeping Radish of Currituck. Join in and socialize with your friends and competitors and congratulate the losers with bragging rights. (The game is all luck.)

All donations are tax deductible. Donations for directly to the Sheriff's Department to be presented to the Special Olympics.

Whether you are a single team or a corporate sponsor, please consider to come and shake hands with our Sheriff's and their staff. Let them know how much we appreciate their dedication and hard work trying to protect us. More information is forthcoming.

Robert Tadlock
Sponsor: Robert Tadlock Insurance Agency
Phone: 252-338-7775

Please remember these special needs people live daily with challenges we will never endure.
Please Help!

June 6 AOA Events

Jane Filer, international artist, will give a demonstration and lecture on Friday, June 6 at 3:00 pm at the AOA Main Street Stage, 609 East Main St. Cost is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for students. Jane is an extremely inspiring and motivating artist/teacher. For emerging and accomplished artists, collectors and art lovers. Call 252-338-6455 for more information.

On June 6, AOA will present SPLASH. A colorful and fun exhibit will open at the AOA Gallery featuring three fabulous artists; Carolyn Peel, Judy Abrahams and Judy Bauman. The opening reception Friday, June 6 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm will be more like a party than an art opening. Fun – Vibrant - Splashy with color and affordable art and entertainment from the not quite famous (best little local garage band) and appropriately named “Go Figure.” Band members George & Blair Jackson, Phyllis and Dave Bosomworth, Sylvia Berry, Karl Brandspigel, Nita Coleman, Jessie Lindley-Curtice, David Hood and Mike Owney play several instruments from the saxophone to the washboard! Call 252-338-6455 for more information.

Museum of the Albemarle’s New “Our Story” Exhibit Offers One-Stop History Lesson

Contact:
Elizabeth Evans
Public Relations Consultant
Cahoon & Cross Marketing Consultants
Phone: (757) 625-7068 direct line
E-mail: evanspr@cox.net
Museum of the Albemarle’s New “Our Story” Exhibit Offers One-Stop History Lesson
-- More than 750 artifacts tell the story of northeastern North Carolina’s Albemarle region --
(Elizabeth City, N.C., May 21, 2008) – Travelers to northeastern North Carolina now have a starting point for exploring the region’s abundance of historic sites and waterfront settings. The Museum of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City has just opened “Our Story,” a thoughtful and handsome exhibit that weaves together the history of 13 counties surrounding the Albemarle Sound.

A permanent feature of the museum’s second floor, the 6,200 square-foot exhibit uses illustrated murals, muted lighting, photography and more than 750 artifacts to depict the Albemarle region’s maritime, canal, railroad, automobile and tourism eras.

“‘Our Story’ is the history of the region. It is a story of how northeastern North Carolina communities adapted to the challenges and opportunities of its unusual home,” said Don Pendergraft, the museum’s exhibit design chief.

Throughout the gallery, dark blue carpeting represents the water, and cork flooring the land – symbolic of residents’ ever-changing relationship with the rivers, sound and sea. As visitors make their way through the eras, eye-catching displays reveal such gems as a pine dugout canoe; the cannon recovered from the ship purported to be Blackbeard’s Queen Anne’s Revenge; the smokestack from the C.S.S. Albemarle; a miniature replica of the James Adams Floating Theatre, the inspiration for author Edna Ferber’s popular novel, “Show Boat”; a horse-drawn “steam pumper” fire engine; and a 1954 Moth Boat, a small sail boat that was developed in Elizabeth City.

Visitors can walk into the Jackson House, a 1755 farmhouse that spanned both the Colonial and Federal time periods. The farmhouse and nearby ca. 1840 smokehouse are original structures from the area. The exhibit also features a 1950 restaurant counter and stools from the Comstock Confectionary, once a popular local soda shop.

Displays of period clothing and ample use of photographs further depict life in the respective time periods. Attached to many of the displays are photograph “flipbooks,” allowing visitors an opportunity to learn more about the large images they see.

“Our Story” was made possible through the Museum of the Albemarle’s capital campaign that raised more than $1.5 million in private funds.

The Museum of the Albemarle (www.museumofthealbemarle.com) is located at 501 South Water Street in Elizabeth City, N.C. The northeastern regional branch of the North Carolina Museum of History, the museum interprets the history of 13 counties in northeastern North Carolina, considered by many to be the birthplace of English America. Admission is free. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. For information, call (252) 335-1453.

Special Elizabeth City Getaway Packages
In conjunction with the opening of the Museum of the Albemarle’s “Our Story” exhibit, the Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitor’s Bureau is offering a “One If By Land, Two If By Sea” accommodations package at participating inns, B&Bs and hotels. Rates, based on a two-night stay for two guests, start at $180, plus tax. Guests can add on a personalized historic walking tour and British tea, offered by De’Tours of Elizabeth City, and a Carolina Carriages’ horse-draw carriage tour of the Elizabeth City waterfront. Call the Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-866-ECity-4U (1-866-324-8948) or (252) 335-5330 or go to www.DiscoverElizabethCity.com.

Elizabeth City is located in northeastern North Carolina on the Pasquotank River, halfway between Norfolk, Va., and the Outer Banks. Elizabeth City has six National Register Historic Districts and is home to the Museum of the Albemarle, Arts of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City State University Planetarium and Port Discover Hands-on Science Center. Nature-based travelers are drawn to the area’s proximity to the Dismal Swamp and the abundance of outdoor recreational offerings.
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PHOTOS
To receive a photo selection of the “Our Story” exhibit, contact Elizabeth Evans at (757) 625-7068 or evanspr@cox.net

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!!