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Posted Wednesday April 17, 2013 3:56 pm

 May 26th 11am-6pm

Outer Banks Music Festival

Come join us for a great day of beach music by Band of Oz, The Tams, The Crowd and Steve Owens & Summertime. 

For more information visit: http://www.whaleheadclub.com/event/1468979-outer-banks-music-festival

 

Happenings at Whalehead

Posted Wednesday March 13, 2013 12:33 pm

Under the Oaks Artist Submission form now available please click HERE

March 17th, 2013 -Piano Concert Series to be held in the Library for more information please click HERE

 

 

Holiday Closings

Posted Monday December 17, 2012 11:08 am

Whalehead will be closed December 22nd- December 26th in observance of the holidays. We will reopen December 27th at 9 am. We will also be closed January 1st for the New Year. We will reopen on January 2nd starting our new winter hours of 11-4 and by reservations for all tours.

Whalehead Closed Due to Staff Training

Posted Friday November 9, 2012 9:51 am

Whalehead will be closed Monday, November 26th through Thursday, November 29th due to staff training. We will reopen on Friday, November 30th at 9am. Sorry for the inconvenience.

New Children's Activities!!

Posted Monday August 20, 2012 1:50 pm

Come join us for one of our new children's activities!

Winnie the Pooh's Birthday and Story Time

Monday- Friday at 11am $5 per person

Happy 90th Birthday to the Whalehead Club and Winnie the Pooh! Come celebrate with us and listen to a "Tale of Winnie the Pooh" and enjoy a birthday treat!

Let's Talk Tiffany, Stained Glass Project

Monday- Friday at 10am $12 per person

Kids come and learn how to make your own stained glass!

Advance Reservations are required for all tours other than the Audio Interpretation Tour. For additional information, or to make a reservation please call: 252-453-9040 ext. 226.

11th Annual "Under the Oaks" Arts Festival Winners!

Posted Thursday June 28, 2012 11:44 am
5th Place: Genny Epstein- fiber artist. 2nd year participating in Under the Oaks.
Winning piece: Batik quilt ‘Nantucket Seaside Inn’
Judge’s Comment: “Colorful blending of traditional and contemporary skills. Wholly attractive work.”
 
4th Place: Tory Wahlstrom- watercolor artist. 1st year participating in Under the Oaks.
Winning Piece: ‘Pelican’
Judge’s Comment: “Simple, clean, attractive work. There is almost a purity in her work, uncluttered…”
 
3rd Place: Leleand Williams- oils artist. 1st year participating in Under the Oaks.
Winning Piece: ‘Endangered Series’
Judge’s Comment: “Well worked around central theme, evocative-“
 
2nd Place: Eric Dahlager- photographer. 5th year participating in Under the Oaks
Winning Piece: ‘Open Gate’
Judge’s Comment: “Strong composition, draws the eye in and out of the piece. Finish and packaged well.”
 
Best in Show: Lisa Ashinoff- oils artist. 5th year participating in Under the Oaks.
Winning Piece: ‘Waimea Mistic’
Judge’s Comment: “Great composition, great technique with a difficult subject.”
 
 

11th Annual "Under the Oaks" Arts Festival

Posted Thursday May 31, 2012 10:28 am

June 20th 10am to 6pm

June 21st 10am to 5pm

Enjoy this annual outdoor art show on the waterfront grounds of Currituck Heritage Park. This Festival is the unique talents of over 100 quality artists with a wide variety of media plus musical entertainement, local food concessions, art auction, and children's activities. Admission is free! $5 parking donation requested.

Beach Music Festival

Posted Monday April 23, 2012 11:39 am
  • Sunday, May 27th, 2012 11am to 6pm- Join us for the top performing Beach Music Bands in the Country!
    • The Holiday Band, The Craig Woolard Band, and Band of Oz    
  • Monday, May 28th, 2012 Blues & Brews Festival
    • 4pm to 8pm- Taste some of the most popular beers & wines of the Outer Banks!
    • 7pm to 10pm- Join us for a free Memorial Day Concert featuring Lil Ray Neal and returing performer Jackie Scott!
  • Tickets are available at www.shop.outerbankspresents.com

Click for more details

Calling All Artists!

Posted Tuesday January 3, 2012 10:15 am

Once again it's the time of year when we start calling for artist submissions for the Under the Oaks Arts Festival in June. Now in it's 11th year, the show is a 2-day event, with over 100 quality artists working in all mediums. All entries will be juried, and notifications will be sent once all entried have been considered. Deadline for submission is April 15th, 2012. To apply for entry into this year's show, please download, print and fill out the entry form, and include it with your original sample. Follow the instructions included in the submission form. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact Jenn Sweigart, Events Coordinator for the Whalehead Club via telephone 252-453-9040 ext. 3, or email events@whaleheadclub.com. Good luck!

 Please click the link below to download the entry form.

2012 Artist Entry Application

Holiday Closings

Posted Thursday December 22, 2011 10:24 am

The Whalehead Club will be closed on the following dates in observance of the holidays:

Saturday December 24th, 2011

Monday December 26th, 2011

Monday January 2nd, 2012

Warm wishes to you and yours this Holiday Season, from The Whalehead Club!

OPENINGS & CANCELLATIONS UPDATE 4:50pm Monday 8/29/2011

Posted Monday August 29, 2011 4:48 pm

Under the Oaks Marketplace Fall Arts Festival hasbeen CANCELED both days, Wednesday August 31 and Thursday September 1.

The Whalehead Club Historic House Museum will re-open Wednesday August 31 at 9am for tours.

Closing Updates

Posted Sunday August 28, 2011 8:32 pm

The Whalehead Club will be closed Monday and Tuesday. Please check back here or on our facebook page under Whalehead Club for additional updates.

Closings & Cancellations

Posted Thursday August 25, 2011 9:01 am

Pending the potential arrival of Hurricane Irene the Whalehead Club Historic House Museum will be closed on Friday August 26, and Saturday August 27, in order to properly prepare in accordance with our Disaster Plan protocol. Updates will be posted post storm. The Thursday Night Summer Concert Series AND the Moonlight Ghost Tour have been CANCELLED.

Outer Banks Music Festival

Posted Thursday March 31, 2011 5:30 pm
  • Sunday, May 27, 2012
    • 11am to 6pm
  • Monday, May 28, 2012
    • 4pm to 8pm
  • Please visit our Events Page for more details. And our Facebook Page for artist details, videos & more!