From Banjos to Beach Music

Pine Knoll Shores
From Banjos to Beach Music
Jul 24, 2008

Bluegrass, beach music and big sharks mix it up to spotlight North Carolina culture from the mountains to the sea at the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. The Aquarium will stay open late until 9 p.m. for a "From Banjos to Beach Music" Family Night.Enjoy the bluegrass tunes of the Bridgewater Band as they play amongst the Aquarium's Mountain Gallery exhibits and a cascading mountain waterfall. Watch and learn the fancy footwork of the Atlantic Beach Shag Club.

And then, watch the fancy footwork and playful antics of the Aquarium's two river otters, Neuse and Pungo, during an "Otter Enrichment" program.Potter Jennifer Smith and decoy carver Jerry Talton will also be on hand to demonstrate their creative skills.Aquarium "Family Nights" are offered every Thursday in July.

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Contact Information:Phone: 866-294-3477