The Official Newsletter of the Town of Duck Volume 9, Issue 1 Summer 2012 6th Annual Duck Jazz Festival Sunday, October 7 Duck Town Offices and Meeting Hall Complete 11:00 a.m. Duck Town Park 1200 Duck Road (Gates set to open at 10:00 a.m.) Inside this issue: Jazz Festival 2 Beach Study 4 Results to be Presented 10-Year Survey 5 FY 2012-2013 7 Budget Duck VFD 30th 10 Anniversary Town of Duck Municipal Offices at 1200 Duck Road KNOX-BOX® 11 Program On Thursday, February 16, 2012, the Duck Town Council held the official ribbon-cutting for our new Duck Town Offices and Meeting Hall, located at 1200 Duck Road. The Summer 12 facilities, located within the Duck Town Park, provide meeting space for the Duck Town Events Recap Council and the Town’s various boards and committees, office space for Town administrative staff, areas for special events, and public restroom facilities. The buildings 4th of July 13 were completed just in time to celebrate Duck’s 10-Year Anniversary of incorporation as a Celebration Town. In commemoration of our anniversary, there is a historical display of artwork and photographs on exhibit in the lobby of the Town Office building. Please stop by and visit The Soundside 14 Boardwalk us at our new facilities, take in the exhibit, and enjoy the Town Park and Boardwalk. From the Police 14 Please Participate in the Ten-Year Vision & Goals Survey Department As the Town of Duck continues to celebrate its Ten-Year Anniversary, the Council has embarked on a ten-year vision and goals process. On page 5 of this newsletter, is a survey which is a part of this process. The survey is intended to identify major themes and to provide Council with information that will assist in developing a strategy for Duck’s next ten years. The survey, which can also be completed online at townofduck.com or by scanning the code on the left with a Scan here with your smartphone smartphone, can be submitted via fax at (252) 255-1236 or mail to take our survey. at P.O. Box 8369, Duck, NC 27949. Volume 9, Issue 1 Summer 2012 Page 2 6th Annual Duck Jazz Festival — Sunday, October 7, 2012 The 6th Annual Duck Jazz Festival is on Sunday, October 7, 2012. This year’s Festival will begin at 11:00 a.m., with gates set to open at 10:00 a.m. Make plans to join us at this free, all-day event on the Duck Gazebo Stage in the Duck Town Park. Scheduled to appear at this year’s festival are:* 11:00 a.m.: Emme St. James & Her Jazz Gentlemen 12:15 p.m.: The Fuzz Band 2:15 p.m.: Paula Atherton 4:15 p.m.: The Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman *The performers, order of performance, and performance times are subject to change due to weather conditions and venue/performer requirements. Picnics, beverages, chairs, and blankets are encouraged. No beach umbrellas or tents are permitted at the event. Food and drinks will be available to purchase; and chairs to rent. Smoking is prohibited at the festival and at all Town facilities. The Duck Jazz Festival will be held rain or shine. Duck Jazz Festival merchandise and artist CD’s may be purchased at the event. 6th Annual Duck Jazz Festival t-shirts will be available at the event beginning at 11:00 a.m., and are not available for pre-sale. The only Jazz Festival merchandise that is available for pre-sale is the We are also seeking volunteers to assist with all poster (located to the right) which is $5.00, plus $6.00 aspects of the event. If you are interested, please send for shipping and handling. To purchase the poster, an email to info@townofduck with “Duck Jazz Festival contact us [email protected], or stop in the office Volunteer” in the subject line. at 1200 Duck Road during regular business hours, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For the most up-to-the-minute Jazz Festival and pre-festival events schedule, please visit duckjazz.com; There will be a number of events scheduled throughout become a fan of Duck Jazz Festival on Facebook; Duck during the days leading up to the main event. follow Duck Jazz Festival on Twitter; or call the Town The events will include concerts, tastings, and special Events Hotline at (252) 255-1286. sales at our Duck eateries and shops. The complete schedule will be announced soon, and will be featured Sponsored in Part By The on the Town’s website at townofduck.com. Outer Banks Visitors Bureau. Contributions Being Sought for Duck Jazz Festival Workshops Contributions for the Duck Jazz Festival Educational Any size contributions are welcome and appreciated. Workshops are now being accepted. To assist with this educational outreach portion of the Duane Smith and Nakia Madry-Smith of The Fuzz Band Festival, please make checks payable to the Outer will share tips and play music with First Flight and Banks Community Foundation and include: "Duck Jazz Manteo High School Jazz Band members on Friday, Festival Fund" in the memo line. Donations should be October 5, 2012. Students will have a unique mailed to Outer Banks Community Foundation, 13 opportunity to take part in a question and answer Skyline Road, Southern Shores, North Carolina 27949. session and work on musical composition with these Contributions made through the Outer Banks talented musicians and music educators from Hampton, Community Foundation are tax deductible. Contributors Virginia. will be recognized in the Duck Jazz Festival brochure. Volume 9, Issue 1 Summer 2012 Page 3 6th Annual Duck Jazz Festival Artists The Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman - The Rippingtons have been entertaining audiences all over the world for more than 25 years. Since forming in 1986, The Rippingtons, led by guitarist and band leader, Russ Freeman, have created a wide fan base of all ages. Several of their albums and songs have been named after exotic places, inspired by their travels. These include, “Tourist in Paradise”, “Weekend in Monaco,” and “Live Across America”. A number of their works have appeared on the Billboard Charts’ Top Jazz Albums and Top Jazz Songs. The Rippingtons music has also been played on The Weather Channel’s “Local on the 8’s” forecast segments. The Rippingtons have travelled across the globe, spreading The Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman their music world-wide. They have performed at venues and festivals throughout the United States, South America, Europe, and Asia. With already a quarter of a century under their belt, The Rippingtons show no signs of slowing down. Their newest album, “Built to Last”, is being released this month and their Fall 2012 tour begins in September, with The Duck Jazz Festival being a stop along the way. Paula Atherton - Singer, songwriter, and woodwind player Paula Atherton has emerged as a major player on the contemporary jazz and pop music scene. Her recently released album, “Enjoy the Ride”, promises to be one of her best works yet. Her 2009 album, “Groove with Me” is a sensational collection featuring 11 of Atherton’s original compositions plus one well-chosen cover, with the perfect blend of instrumental and vocal cuts. A number of artists appear on her album; Duck Jazz Festival Veteran Chieli Minucci is featured on guitar on the track “Block Party”. Atherton has opened for many well-known jazz artists including Chuck Loeb and Patti Austin, and has appeared on several television programs including the “Today” show and “Good Morning America”. Atherton has performed at venues and festivals throughout the world, including Japan, Monte Carlo, Portugal, Canada, and the United States. Paula Atherton Continued on page 4. Volume 9, Issue 1 Summer 2012 Page 4 6th Annual Duck Jazz Festival Artists (cont’d from page 3) The Fuzz Band - The Fuzz Band, from Hampton, Virginia, comes to our stage for their third Duck Jazz Festival performance. The Fuzz Band is an eight-piece band which fuses soul, jazz, classical music, hip-hop, and rock. Comprised of classically-trained instrumentalists, as well as accomplished jazz musicians, The Fuzz Band was named the Best New Contemporary Jazz Band in 2005 at The Capital Music Festival. Their albums “Collision”, “Without Boundaries”, and “Change” showcase their exceptional talent and range. The Fuzz Band has performed with Grammy award-winning artists such as Alicia Keys, Outkast, and Lauryn Hill. They have been on three USO tours to perform for the troops The Fuzz Band overseas in several countries including Iraq, Afghanistan, Turkey, Portugal, and Kuwait. Emme St. James & Her Gentlemen - Emme St. James, from Richmond, Virginia, is best known for her unique jazz styling and memorable stage presence. St. James combines her classical training with the influences of Doris Day and Peggy Lee. She has performed from New Orleans to New England, including at The Martha Washington Hotel, The Jefferson Hotel, and Keswick Hall in Virginia. She, along with her Gentlemen, have recently duckjazz.com debuted their “Sultry and Swingin’ Cabaret Show” at John’s Island Club in Vero Beach, Florida, which features music inspired by the ‘30s, ‘40s, and ‘50s. With her soulful voice and sophisticated atmosphere, St. James is sure to deliver an unforgettable performance. Emme St. James Beach Erosion Study Results to be Presented on August 15, 2012 On Wednesday, August 15, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. in the Town; and the second phase consisting of the develop- Duck Meeting Hall, 1200 Duck Road, Coastal Planning ment of alternatives to deal with the erosion, including a and Engineering (CP&E), the consulting firm hired by do-nothing approach.