FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Elizabeth
Evans
Cahoon
& Cross
Phone:
(757) 705-7153
Historic Ghost Walk
Takes Center
Stage
in Elizabeth City, N.C.’s Lineup of Fun, Fall Events
From
homecoming to Halloween happenings,
the
“Harbor of Hospitality®” beckons!
(Elizabeth City, N.C., Sept. 9, 2013) --
Looking for a ghostly good time this fall? Mark your calendar for Elizabeth City’s 17th Annual
Historic Ghost Walk, Oct. 11-12! Equal parts homes tour, history
lesson and lively theatre, this year’s Historic Ghost Walk puts the spotlight
on “The Entertainers,” featuring the “ghosts” of well-known Elizabeth City
residents and visitors who made their mark in the entertainment industry.
On this self-guided tour, visitors will
hear from actors portraying such famous entertainers as film and television
star Andy Griffith; Broadway ingénue Lucy Vaughan; and disc jockey Wolfman
Jack, made famous on the WCNC Radio airwaves.
Elizabeth City’s historic sites and homes provide the
backdrop for the tour. The Arts of the Albemarle’s
historic Maguire Theatre will play host to a vaudeville show reminiscent of
ones staged aboard the James Adams Floating Theater of the early 1900s. A
vintage band bus will be the venue for beloved high school band director Scott
Callaway. The other six sites hosting "ghosts" will be private homes
in the city’s historic district.
Ghost Walk is presented by the Elizabeth City Historic Neighborhood Association,
and proceeds benefit historic preservation. Tickets are $12, or $10 with a
military ID and good for both nights. Let Elizabeth
City entertain you this
fall with Ghost Walk—and a bounty of fun fall events!
This excellent juried show features the art of more than 50 regional
artists, whose work is inspired by life and landscapes in northeastern North Carolina. Come
back to The Center on Thursday, Sept. 12th at 10:30am and “Meet the Juror,” Fred Bayersdorfer
Three divisions
of mothboats will be racing (Vintage, Generation I Classic, Generation II
Classic) in this championship hosted by the Classic Moth Boat Association. View
the race from Waterfront Park along the Pasquotank River.
For ghostly fun,
don’t miss the 17th Annual Historic
Ghost Walk, during which real-life characters haunt a host of historic
homes and sites. The Elizabeth City Historic Neighborhood Association presents
the lively tour, with proceeds from the $12 admission benefitting historic
preservation.
ECSU students,
alumni and fans gather for a week-long series of events to include campus
tours, class meetings, concerts and the homecoming parade. A highlight is the
homecoming football game, featuring ECSU vs. Lincoln University,
Oct. 19 at Roebuck Stadium.
Richard
Sharp’s two-act interpretation of Bram Stoker’s classic book features action,
suspense and twists and turns like you’ve never before seen on stage. What
better time to experience this Gothic tale than October, when Elizabeth City’s
Encore Theatre takes to The Maguire Theatre stage with performances Oct. 18,
19, 24, 15, 26 at 7:30 p.m., and a matinee Oct. 20 at 2 p.m.
·
Oct. 25-27 | Albemarle Craftman’s Fair
Celebrating its 55th
year, the fair brings together more than 60 North Carolina and Virginia
artisans who demonstrate and sell traditional crafts that range from quilting
and fiber arts to pottery, jewelry and woodwork. Start your holiday shopping
early! Weekend passes for the fair are $4 for general admission and $3 for
seniors and students.
Free airplane rides
for kids, vintage aircraft on display, a visit from the famous “Candy Bomber”
and chocolate bars that fall from the sky? Oh yeah! The young and young at
heart can let their spirits fly at the First in Flight Festival at the Elizabeth City Regional
Airport.
·
Ongoing | Real
to Real: The Making of Gone with the Wind
Showcasing authentic memorabilia from the 1939 film, including
costumes, screen tests, scene props, actress Vivian Leigh’s Academy Award and
more, the exhibit reveals the true story of how author Margaret Mitchell’s book
became a record-breaking film. The exhibit will be open through Dec. 31 at the
Museum of the Albemarle.
Elizabeth City is the “Harbor of Hospitality®”
Elizabeth
City is located in Northeastern North Carolina on the Intracoastal
Waterway, halfway between Virginia Beach
and the Outer Banks. Known as the
“Harbor of Hospitality,” the city has six National Register Historic Districts
and is home to the Museum of the
Albemarle, The Center at
Arts of the Albemarle, Elizabeth
City State University Planetarium, Port Discover Hands-on Science Center and one
of the largest U.S. Coast Guard
air stations in the Continental United States. Nature-based travelers are drawn
to the area’s proximity to Dismal Swamp
and the abundance of outdoor recreational offerings. For additional
information, call Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at
1-866-ECity-4U (1-866-324-8948) or visit DiscoverElizabethCity.com. For
up-to-the-minute info on happenings and events visit ElizabethCityHASIt.com.
# # #
No comments:
Post a Comment