Haunted Tour

Experience the mystery and shadows of the Attmore Oliver House in New Bern by candlelight. The tour of this 19th century house includes spirits from the past, Southern funeral customs, life after the Civil War and recent paranormal activity and investigations. Dinner packages are available. Two tours are offered from 7:30-9:30 every Saturday in September. Visit www.newbernhistorical.org or call 638-8558.

Indian Summer

The City of Hertford holds its 26th annual Indian Summer Festival from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 8–9. Enjoy historic Hertford and its scenic views of the Perquimans River, as well as artisans, crafters, entertainment, hobbyists and food vendors. Visit www.historichertfordinc.org or call 426-7227.

Al Green

Soul and gospel king, Rock and Roll Hall Of Famer, and nine-time Grammy Award winner, The Rev. Al Green will be in concert at 8 p.m. Sept. 13 at Memorial Hall on the UNC Campus. Tickets are $34-75. Visit www.carolinaperformingarts.org for more information.

Regatta

Explore the nautical history of the Albemarle region and see the Moth Boat Race in Elizabeth City on Sept. 15. Call 335-1453 or e-mail Howard Draper at howard.draper@ncmail.net for more information.

Arrr!

Don't miss Blackbeard's Pirate festival in Nags Head's Sept. 17-23. The festival features live tunes, entertainment, dozens of games and activities and, best of all, appearance by Blackbeard himself. Visit www.kittyhawk.com

Brewgrass Festival

Wilmington hosts a blend of great regional micro brewed beers and bluegrass acts Sept. 29. Both traditional and alternative bluegrass acts are represented at this annual event. Call (910) 251-0727 or visit www.dbawilmington.com.

Carolina Panthers

The Panthers play host at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte twice in September.

1 p.m. Sept. 16 vs. Houston

4:05 p.m Sept. 30 vs. Tampa Bay

Visit www.carolinapanthers.com.

Mudcats Baseball

The Carolina Mudcats wrap up their regular season with a three game set against the Tennessee Smokies.

6:15 p.m. Sept. 1 vs Tennessee

7:15 p.m. Sept. 2 vs Tennesee

2 p.m. Sept. 3 vs Tennessee

Visit www.carolinamudcats.com.

Goooal!

The Carolina RailHawks — North Carolina's professional soccer team — play just one match at SAS Park in Cary this month. Oh well, quality not quantity.

7:30 p.m. Sept. 1 vs. Portland Timbers

Visit www.carolinarailhawks.com.

Concerts

Chairmen of the Board will be at the Myrtle Beach House of Blues Sept. 1. Tickets are $14.50-$17.

Bucky Covington will be at the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach Sept. 2. Tickets are $19.50

Mandy Moore and Rachel Yamagata will be at the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach Sept. 8. Tickets are $19.50

Elvis Costello will perform at Koka Booth Amphitheater in Cary Sept. 13. Tickets are $43-$53

Alice Cooper will be at the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach Sept. 13. Tickets are $29-31.

Lonestar will be at the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach Sept. 14. Tickets are $32.50.

Tesla will be at the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach Sept. 17. Tickets are $35-37.50.

Dave Matthews Band with Robert Earl Keen performs at Walnut Creek Amphitheater Sept. 18. Tickets are $40-65.

Blue October with Yellowcard, Shiny Toy Guns and OZMA will be at the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach Sept. 21. Tickets are $34.

Atreyu with Haste the Day, It Dies Today and So They Say will be at the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach Sept. 25. Doors at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15.50-$18.50.

Three Days Grace and Breaking Benjamin with special guests Seether and Skillet perform at Walnut Creek Amphitheater Sept. 26. Tickets are $10-29.

Cradle of Filth with GWAR, CKY, Vains of Jenna and Viking Skulls will be at the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach Sept. 28. Tickets are $25.