Tag Archives: Downtown Elizabeth City N.C.

Paddling the Pasquotank

The weather is warm, the sky is blue and the water is fine, so jump in a boat and paddle the Pasquotank River. You don’t have a boat? Well River City Outfitters can help. They’ll be at Charles Creek Park … Continue reading

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Don’t Forget Downtown for Father’s Day!

Another Fathers’ Day is almost here and if you want to find the perfect gift to show appreciation to Dad, come downtown! Stop by Floor 2 Ceiling Designs for a cool reversible bow tie, that perfect bottle of North Carolina wine or a … Continue reading

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Rick Nilson Brings Colorful Work to AOA

Arts of the Albemarle is pleased to host Rick Nilson and his work to our annual SPLASH exhibit. Rick has not always been a painter. He picked up a paint brush in 2007 and cannot imagine doing anything else. He lives … Continue reading

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First Friday and 2nd Saturday Art Events @ AOA

Arts of the Albemarle will be a colorful place this weekend with its annual First Friday ARTWalk opening reception for SPLASH.  AOA will celebrate beach artists, Holly Nettles, Rick Nilson and Georgia Dale Griffiths.  In The 516 Gallery, new work … Continue reading

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Hollywood Under the Stars, On the Waterfront

In its fourth year, the Mariners’ Wharf Film Festival gets you waterside, under the stars every Tuesday night in June and July for a classic Hollywood feature film. The brain child of Elizabeth City native Simone Cooper, the festival brings … Continue reading

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We Know How to Party, Potato Festival Style

Potatoes have a long history. The North Carolina Potato Festival in Elizabeth City has a long history, too. That’s why this Saturday, when over 100 vendors combine with live music from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. along the downtown Elizabeth … Continue reading

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One “Spudtacular” Festival this Saturday in Elizabeth City!

Everyone will want to be in downtown Elizabeth City this Saturday, May 18, for the North Carolina Potato Festival!  This award-winning festival opens at 10 a.m. with the National Potato Peeling Competition on Main Street and the Little Miss Tater Tot Contest in … Continue reading

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It’s Rose Buddies Season in Elizabeth City

Right now along the Elizabeth City waterfront, the public boat docks at Mariners’ Wharf Park are full of sailboats and motor cruisers. This is the time of year when boaters cruise north from the Caribbean and Florida. It’s also the … Continue reading

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Fun Activities for All at Port Discover this Weekend!

On Friday, in conjunction with First Friday ArtWalk, Port Discover offers 1st Friday Kids Art-In to its members, on Friday, May 3 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Parents let your children come to Port Discover to create some kid-friendly art … Continue reading

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May Madness en Route to River City!

This crazy cool weather is about to break. When it does, we’re pretty sure you’ll want to be right here in River City. It’s here, in the coming month, that you’re gonna’ find festivals, art shows, musical theatre and concerts. Friday, … Continue reading

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