Outer Banks Forum for the Lively Arts
2008-09 Season

Experience an unforgettable evening while the renowned and award-winning performer, composer and lyricist Dorothy Papadakos improvises organ accompaniment to the 1929 silent film version of Phantom of the Opera in the opening performance of the 26th extraordinary Outer Banks Forum performing arts series, Sat., Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m., according to John H. Tucker, president of the Outer Banks Forum for the Lively Arts. All programs will be held at the First Flight High School in Kill Devil Hills.

"The upcoming season features a wide array of performers, from musical to dance to comedy," said Tucker. "So, if you want to see all of these stunning performances, I encourage you to sign up now!"

Gaining international attention as organist of the world's largest gothic cathedral, the only woman ever appointed, Ms. Papadakos is a six-time Grammy Award-winner and is celebrated for daring and imaginative organ improvisations and compositions for theatre, film, TV and ballet.

Once again, this year's lineup will include an extra evening of special entertainment featuring The Virginia Symphony on Sun., May 3, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. Conducted by a nationally acclaimed conductor, this exceptional program will highlight classical music.

There will also be a performance featuring a string quarter on Thursday, April 24, 2008 and another featuring a brass quintet on Friday, April 25, 2008. Both performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. at All Saints' Episcopal Church.

The regular Outer Banks Forum performing arts series will focus on an array of outstanding musical, dance and comedy programs including:
Dorothy Papadakos, Chapter 6 - Premier A Cappella Ensemble, Laughing with the Legends with Joey and Brian Gurl, Time for Three, Alison Balsom, Elbert Watson and Dance Ensemble, and a Special Program to feature The Virginia Symphony.

 For more information about season tickets or individual tickets, call 252-261-4636.  To subscribe on line, visit www.outerbanksforum.org.  Saturday evening tickets will be available at the door: $25 per adult; $12 per student.  Tickets will be available after July 1, Kitty Hawk —Gray’s Dept. Store, Manteo —Manteo Booksellers, and Kill Devil Hills — Southern Bank.

Anyone wishing to make a tax-deductible donation to help maintain quality programming, please make checks payable to: Outer Banks Forum for the Lively Arts, PO Box 503, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949.   Donors will be acknowledged in the Playbill. 

The Outer Banks Forum for the Performing Arts is a non-profit organization that brings an annual series of seven outstanding diverse concerts to the area and provides opportunities for youth to participate in the arts.  All of the performances are partially underwritten by community businesses.