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Rock the Boat!

Rock the Boat! 7 pm every Wednesday, June 25 – July 30, 2008. Manteo Waterfront. FREE!

Relax on the Manteo Waterfront as musicians at the NCSA Summer Performance Festival serenade you from the deck of the Elizabeth II! This half-hour program varies each week. You won’t want to miss one! 
 
Dixie Rocks the Boat!
June 25, July 2
7 pm, Wednesday, FREE!
Manteo Waterfront across from the Elizabeth II
Relax on the Manteo waterfront as musicians from the NCSA American Music Ensemble serenade you from the deck of the Elizabeth II. Tonight’s half-hour program will feature blues, jazz, rags, and brass.  Join us at 8 pm for the full evening concert at Festival Park’s newly renovated Outdoor Pavilion! 


Saxophones Rock the Boat!
July 9
7 pm, Wednesday, FREE!
Manteo Waterfront across from the Elizabeth II
Enjoy the view from the Manteo waterfront as the NCSA Saxophone Quartet rocks the boat with a half hour of ragtime and jazz favorites. Afterwards, walk, drive – or even dance - across the bridge to enjoy the 8 pm show, Take One Step – the New Pied Piper at Festival Park’s newly renovated Outdoor Pavilion! 


Voices Rock the Boat!
July 16
7 pm, Wednesday, FREE!
Manteo Waterfront across from the Elizabeth II
Relax on the Manteo waterfront as these talented NCSA singers serenade you from the deck of the Elizabeth II. Tonight’s half-hour program will feature a potpourri of songs and airs, including tunes by the immortal Irving Berlin. Join us at eight for our evening performance of Red, White & Blue Revue at Festival Park’s newly renovated Outdoor Pavilion!  Wednesdays are truly wild and wonderful at Roanoke Island Festival Park!


Guitars Rock the Boat!
July 23
7 pm, Wednesday, FREE!
Manteo Waterfront across from the Elizabeth II
Tango, anyone? Feel free to dance along the Manteo waterfront as our gifted musicians entertain you from the deck of the Elizabeth II. Tonight’s half-hour program features a dynamic guitar duo with songs ranging from Baroque classics to flamenco. Join us at 8 pm for the final performance of The Comedy of Errors.


Drumsticks Rock the Boat!
July 30
7 pm, Wednesday, FREE!
Manteo Waterfront across from the Elizabeth II
Follow the beat to the Manteo waterfront and enjoy the rhythmic sounds of the NCSA Percussion Ensemble. Steel drums, Caribbean music, drumsticks and more - all from the deck of the Elizabeth II. Join us for this half hour program. Afterwards, walk (or drive) across the bridge for our evening show, Dance at Eight