2009 Town of Duck Events

The Town of Duck sponsors a number of events throughout the year for its residents and visitors.  This year's events include the Annual 4th of July Parade, Duck Summer Music Series, and 2nd Annual Jazz Festival.  Besides these annual events, the Town of Duck will also be sponsoring some great activities to start your day.  Each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday will provide a different morning activity.  The morning activities will include: Tai Chi, Pilates, and morning theatre.  If you are looking for a great way to get up and get out, be sure to check out one of the morning activities.

ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY PARADE
Duck’s Fourth of July Parade will be held on Friday, July 3rd at 9 a.m., with an after event at the Town Park featuring music by Ruth Wyand & Friends. The one-mile parade route begins at Scarborough Lane and continues down Ocean Way and then Christopher Drive. For registration information, contact the Town at (252) 255-1234.

TAI CHI ON THE TOWN GREEN
Tai Chi will be held on the Duck Town Green on Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. from April 1 through October 28. Tai Chi is a gentle art of health and well-being for people of all ages and health conditions and incorporates slow, graceful movements to increase strength and flexibility, and improves balance and circulation. Julia Daniel from Outer Banks Yoga will be the instructor.

PILATES ON THE TOWN GREEN
“Fit and Flexible” a beginning Pilates class will be held on the Duck Town Green on Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. from May 1 through August 28. The class is geared to all fitness levels. Participants should bring a yoga/Pilates mat or towel for the class. Patti Waller will be the instructor.

CHILDREN'S STORY TIME
Bring the children for story time sponsored by Duck’s two book stores: Duck’s Cottage and Island Book Store. Story time will be held in the Town’s Picnic Shelter at 10 a.m. on Thursdays beginning July 9th and continue through Thursday, August 14. Story time is geared to children between the ages of 3 and 7.

SUMMER MUSIC SERIES
Duck’s Summer Music Series will be held on the Town Green on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 – 7:30 p.m., with two exceptions. There will be two special Wednesday evening concerts. On Wednesday, July 16th, The Wells Family Band will bring its blend of acoustic pop, bluegrass, and country to the Duck Park stage and on Wednesday, August 13th, The Fuzz Band of Hampton Roads will be back in Duck after their 2007 Jazz Festival appearance entertaining the crowds with a fusion of funk, jazz, and pop. The current schedule is:

2009 Summer Music Schedule
Tuesday, June 30: Aquarium (Rock)
Thursday, July 2: Watson and Calhoun (Acoustic Rock)
Tuesday, July 7: Kim Kalman (Acoustic Guitar/Vocals)
Thursday, July 9: Sandy Mountain Boys (Bluegrass)
Tuesday, July 14: Greg Shelton Trio (Acoustic Rock)
Thursday, July 16: Roots in the Sand (Bluegrass/Rock)
Tuesday, July 21: Laura Martier (Jazz)
Thursday, July 23: Scott Franson/Christine Young (Acoustic Rock)
Tuesday, July 28: Ruth Wyand (Folk/Blues/Country/Americana)
Thursday, July 30: The Wilder Brothers (Acoustic Classic Rock/Blues)
Tuesday, August 4: The Crowd (Rock/Pop)
Thursday, August 6: The Little Kings (Dance Rock-n-Roll)

MORNING THEATER AND MUSIC SERIES
The cast from The Lost Colony Musical Theater will be in Duck on Wednesdays from July 8 through August 12 presenting music and shows from its repertoire. All shows are at 10 a.m.
July 8 – Charlotte's Web Preview Show
July 15 – Jesus Christ Superstar Preview Show
July 22 – Madrigal Chorus with Special Guests Queen Elizabeth I and Simon Fernando
July 29 – Charlotte's Web Preview Show
August 5 – Oklahoma! Preview Show
August 12 – Reaching for the Stars Song and Dance Preview

3rd ANNUAL Duck JAZZ FESTIVAL

Duck’s Second Annual Jazz Festival, featuring jazz  saxophonist Kim Waters and his band, will be held on Sunday, October 11th, 2009 on the Town Green. Plan to join us for this popular event!  The event will run from 11am to 5pm.  More information on the event coming soon. 

New for 2009! - Author Session

New for 2009, is an Author Discussion Series coordinated by the town in conjunction with Duck’s Cottage Book Store. This six-week series will be held on Fridays from July 10 through August 14 at 10:00 a.m. at the Town Picnic Shelter and will feature regional and local authors who focus on Outer Banks topics including history, food, and culture. Following the discussion, attendees are invited back to Duck’s Cottage for author signings 

Friday, July 10 – Kitchen Memories/Anne Parsons & Alexandra Greeley
Friday, July 17 -- TBD
Friday, July 24 – The Outer Banks Cookbook/Elizabeth Wiegand
Friday, July 31 – Beachcombing/Deacon Rittenbush
Friday, August 7 – Sea Glass/Richard LaMotte
Friday, August 14 – “Searching for Virginia Dare”/Marjorie Hudson