Werowocomoco at MOA

Contact: Thomas Spagnol (252) 335-1453
Werowocomoco Talk at The Museum of The Albemarle
(Elizabeth City, NC) The Museum of the Albemarle will be host to the North Carolina Archaeological Society's 2009 Annual Spring meeting May 1 and 2. Keynote speaker will be Ashley Atkins, Archaeologist with the College of William and Mary, and member of the Pamunkey Indian tribe in Virginia. Ms. Atkins will speak from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, May 1 in the Museum’s auditorium. Her address is entitled: "Werowocomoco: A Powhatan Place of Power in the Past and Present," archaeological investigations of Werowocomoco, the village occupied by Powhatan at the time of the Jamestown Settlement. Afterwords, light refreshments will be served.

Registration begins at 8:00 am on Saturday, May 2, for the days events. From 8:30 am to 9:00 am there will be a North Carolina Archaeological Society (NCAS) board meeting.

From 9:00 am until 12 noon there will be archaeological presentations and hands-on exhibits at various locations throughout the Museum. From 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, a catered lunch from Captain Bob's of Hertford is available for $10, pre-registration is required. This event is free (except lunch) and the public is welcome. For a detailed list of Saturday’s events, go to www.rla.unc.edu/ncas, and click on Spring 2009 newsletter.

The Museum of the Albemarle is located at 501 South Water Street, Elizabeth City, NC. (252) 335-1453. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sunday, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Closed Mondays and State Holidays. Serving Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hertford, Hyde, Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell, and Washington counties, the museum is the northeast regional history museum of the North Carolina Division of State History Museums, Department of Cultural Resources, State of North Carolina. Treasure NC Culture. www.ncculture.com

Coast Guard Art at MOA

Contact: Thomas Spagnol (252) 335-1453
COAST GUARD ART TO BE FEATURED AT THE MUSEUM OF THE ALBEMARLE
(Elizabeth City, NC) A selection of artwork from the U.S. Coast Guard Art Program will be featured at the Museum of the Albemarle beginning Saturday, May 16. This selection, entitled From Lights to Flight: United States Coast Guard Art Collection, tells the stories in art of the many missions the Coast Guard performs daily. The works educate diverse audiences about Coast Guard missions and recounts the service’s history including our nation’s beginning to modern day conflicts including Operation Iraqi Freedom.

A sister exhibit entitled: Art from Our Guardians, also opening on Saturday, May 16, tells the history of the U.S. Coast Guard through a variety of artwork from photos, to paintings, figurines, and sculpture. Three local artists, Billy E. Richardson, Doug Lane and David Lawson are featured in the exhibit.

Coming Oct. 3, 2009, the Museum of the Albemarle will open a new more comprehensive exhibit on the United States Coast Guard. The exhibit: Out of the Blue: Coast Guard Aviation, will feature artifacts and graphics from the early Revenue Cutter Service, World War I, and the US Coast Guard in the Albemarle region.

For more information about this exhibit, contact the Museum of the Albemarle at 252-335-1453.

To learn more about the Coast Guard Art Program, visit their website at www.uscg.mil/art.

The Museum of the Albemarle is located at 501 South Water Street, Elizabeth City, NC. (252) 335-1453. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sunday, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Closed Mondays and State Holidays. Serving Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hertford, Hyde, Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell, and Washington counties, the museum is the northeast regional history museum of the North Carolina Division of State History Museums, Department of Cultural Resources, State of North Carolina. Treasure NC Culture. www.ncculture.com

Powerboat Excitement Comes to Elizabeth City, June 6 - 7

Contact:
Elizabeth Evans, Cahoon & Cross
Phone: (757) 420-6944 ext. 108
eevans@cahoonandcross.com
Powerboat Excitement Comes to Elizabeth City, June 6 - 7
-- International Cup Regatta Delivers Festival Atmosphere and "Speed on the Pasquotank"! --
(Elizabeth City, NC, April 24, 2009) – When the International Cup Regatta hit the water in Elizabeth City, NC, in 1954, George Byers Jr., of Columbus, Ohio, set a world record when he barreled across the Pasquotank River at 115.26 miles per hour in a time trial.

The nationally-ranked powerboat competitors that gather in Elizabeth City for this year's Cup, June 6 - 7, will easily reach speeds in excess of 170 miles per hour. The sleek boats, also called hydroplanes, are more powerful and technologically superior to boats of the past, but the spirit of the race hasn’t changed.

"The boats have gotten bigger and faster, but it's still the same family-friendly sport," said Shirley Outlaw, chairwoman of this year's Cup. "Spectators will still gather by the water’s edge to watch the race. That part hasn’t changed." [read more]

Out in the Cold Concerts!

Out in the Cold band will be playing Grouper's Deck on May 30th, with a special guest fiddle player from Virginia Beach. This fiddle player is rumored to be something else. For more info please call Groupers Waterfront Restaurant at 252-331-2431.

Also - "Save the date" of July 25 for an Out in the Cold concert fundraiser at the McGuire Theater at The Center. You can expect a mid summer's night of good music and fun! For more info please call Arts of the Albemarle at 252-338-6997.

Page After Page Bookstore's Upcoming Events

Saturday May 2nd 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Featuring two authors ...

Meet the Author - Mark A. Anderson - Author of The Homza's Son - a story of a boy growing up with supernatural powers - exciting read! Mr. Anderson will discuss & sign copies of his book - Please call to reserve your copy - 252-335-PAGE(7243)

Meet the Author - Kiernan Miller - Author of Susie's Dream - beautifully illustrated children's book featuring a cast of adorable and funny animals. Miss Miller will read from and be available to sign copies of her book - Please call to reserve your copy - 252-335-PAGE(7243)

And don't forget Storytime! Starting at 11:00 am.

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Wednesday May 13th
Come join the Newly inspired Writers Group 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Keith Rahn will be our guest poet, reading from his book, River of Emotions, in which he shares his deeply moving, emotional experiences with love, death, and God. In December 2008, the book won both the 2008 International Best Poet Award and the International Poet of the Year Award from the International Society of Poets and the International Library of Poetry.


For more information on Page After Page Bookstore and their events please call 252-335-PAGE (7243) or check out their website or check out their myspace page.

Colonial Homestead Day at MOA!

Contact: Thomas Spagnol (252) 335-1453
COLONIAL HOMESTEAD DAY AT THE MUSEUM
(Elizabeth City, NC) Experience life on an Albemarle colonial homestead, Saturday, April 25, at the Museum of the Albemarle from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Demonstrators in period costumes will be on hand to show traditional methods of cooking, butter making, sewing, candle dipping, and weaponry. Visitors will have a chance to walk though and experience a colonial encampment, and learn about the crops and animals of the period. This is a free event and is open to the public. For more information, contact the Museum's Education Department at 252-335-1453.

The Museum of the Albemarle is located at 501 South Water Street, Elizabeth City, NC. (252)335-1453. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sunday, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Closed Mondays and State Holidays. Serving Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hertford, Hyde, Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell, and Washington counties, the museum is the northeast regional history museum of the North Carolina Division of State History Museums. Department of Cultural Resources, State of North Carolina. Treasure NC Culture. www.ncculture.com

What a great day and opening!

We can not Thank everyone enough. All of you made for a Fantastic day!!! We look forward to a wonderful season full of fun, food, family, flowers, and most importantly Community Pride!!!

Please enjoy the photos taken by Jenny of the Daily Advance: http://www.dailyadvance.com/photos-and-video/downtown-market-553323.html

Have a WONDERFUL day and SEE YOU AT THE MARKET!!!

Sincerely,
Denise


Denise Richards
Downtown Waterfront Market
Coordinator
252-338-0169

RBC's - Happenings in May

Here are events for Roanoke Bible College for the month of May:

Major Press Announcement on Friday, May 1st, at 9:30 am, in the Chesson Gymnasium concerning the future of Roanoke Bible College. All chamber members are invited. Light refreshments will be available from 9:00 am - 9:30 am.

Sunday evening, May 3rd, will be the Spring Concert in the Davenport Chapel on the campus of Roanoke Bible College. This will be the farewell performance of the Master’s Twelve choral group under the direction of Professor Beth Bondurant. Professor Bondurant will be retiring at the end of this academic year after having led the group for 51 years.

Friday, May 8th, there will a Baccalaureate service in the Davenport Chapel on the campus of Roanoke Bible College.

Saturday May 9th at 10:00 am will be our commencement service in the Chesson Gymnasium on the campus of Roanoke Bible College.

Sunday Night Live is a night of music, comedy, challenge, and fun for local teens. It will be Sunday Night, May 31st, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, in the Davenport Chapel on the campus of Roanoke Bible College. It is open to all youth 6th grade and up.

For more information call the RBC at 252-334-2000.

Mariners' Wharf Film Festival 2009

Hello All,

I am forwarding the link to www.MarinersWharfFilmFestival.com.

The film festival will begin on Tuesday, June 2nd and will run on consecutive Tuesdays at 8:30 pm until July 28th. There is no charge for admission and all screenings, which will be held on the lawn at Mariners' Wharf Park on Water Street, are free to the public.

When visiting the site, you will see the films that will be featured this year, which are a celebration of American classic cinema, tips for enjoying the festival, and the list of individuals, businesses, and entities that are making this event possible.

Please spread the word about the festival to your friends and colleagues. Many thanks and I look forward to seeing you this summer!

Cordially,
Simone Cooper

Organizer and Director
Mariners' Wharf Film Festival
252.338.6389: telephone number
CarpeDiem27909@aol.com: email address