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Ocean Annie's Craft Gallery

[Local Buzz] OBXentertainment.com Welcomes Ocean Annie’s Craft Gallery!

We would like to officially welcome Ocean Annie’s Craft Gallery to the OBXentertainment.com Family! Owning art is meant to be enjoyable, and finding the perfect handmade souvenir or gift is fun and easy at Ocean Annie’s, the premiere craft gallery on the Outer Banks for over 30 years. First opening its doors in 1982, Ocean Annie’s Craft […]

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Star Trek Into Darkness

[Movie Review] ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ Is Made For Trekkies

If the 2009 reboot of Star Trek was made to introduce the crew of the Enterprise to a new generation that missed out on the original incarnation, the sequel Star Trek Into Darkness is made for the diehard franshise fans known as Trekkies, with more than enough subtle (and not so subtle) shout outs to both the tone of […]

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Rock the Cape 2013 - poster

Southern Culture on the Skids Headlines Avon Rock the Cape Festival [Concert Preview]

The Dare County Arts Council will present the first ever Rock the Cape Festival this weekend in Avon, headlined by North Carolina music icons Southern Culture on the Skids. Rock the Cape is a kick-off-to-summer benefit for Dare County Arts Council’s program outreach on Cape Hatteras and the Community Music School. The fundraiser will celebrate life on the water’s […]

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Kathy Mattea

Waterside Theatre To Host Evening With Kathy Mattea [Concert Preview]

Just announced today, the historic Waterside Theatre on Roanoke Island will host an evening with national country music star Kathy Mattea live in concert this July. Two-time Country Music Association Female Vocalist of the Year Kathy Mattea is one of country music’s most distinctive and critically acclaimed artists. Over the course of more than 20 years […]

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We're the Millers - poster

Smokin’ ‘We’re the Millers’ Trailer, Poster Revealed [NC Film]

Filmed in Wilmington, North Carolina, Warner Bros. Pictures has released the first official trailer for the upcoming action comedy We’re the Millers, starring Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis, Ed Helms, and Emma Roberts, as well as a more foul-mouthed red band trailer, the official poster, and new photos! You can check out both the green band […]

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'The Hangover Part III' stars Wilksboro, North Carolina native Zach Galifianakis and Greensoboro, North Carolina native Ken Jeong.

Weekend Movie Update – May 24, 2013: ‘Epic’ ‘Hangover’

It will be a Furious race to box office victory in theaters this Memorial Day weekend, with the return of the Wolfpack and an Epic family adventure taking on Fast cars, while The Pioneer takes you to Oblivion. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the weekend of May 24, 2013! The science fiction adventure Oblivion (rated PG13), starring Tom […]

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The Endless Summer (1966) original movie poster

‘Endless Summer’ Weekend Celebrates Iconic Surf Film’s 50th Anniversary With Robert August

This summer marks the 50th anniversary of the the quintessential surf film, and your chance to watch it and even paddle out for a session with the the surfing icon who starred in it and inspired millions to pickup their first surfboard is happening this weekend on Hatteras Island. REAL Watersports in the village of Waves will host its […]

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Outer Banks Beach Music Festival

The Tams, Band Of Oz Headline Beach Music Festival [Concert Preview]

The Outer Banks summer concert season starts this Memorial Day Weekend with the 2013 Outer Banks Beach Music Festival, featuring an impressive lineup of shag-tastic legends live on stage at the Whalehead Club in Corolla.  The Band of Oz and The Tams return to headline the annual day-long event, happening this Sunday, May 26. The gates will open at 11am this […]

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The Pit White Party - June 8, 2013

The Pit Kicks Off 20th Year With White Party Dance Night

After undergoing various upgrades over the off season, The Pit Boardriders’ Grill in Kill Devil Hills officially kicks off its 20th year this June with a techno-fueled high energy White Party to show off the new digs. With music provided by dual international DJs Manuel and Gustav, the White Party is happening on Saturday, June 8, […]

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Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone ('Bridesmaids') reunite in 'Tammy', filmed in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Melissa McCarthy Comedy ‘Tammy’ Release Date Announced [NC Film]

Braidsmaids breakout star Melissa McCarthy’s new comedy Tammy is currently shooting in and around Wilmington, North Carolina, and we now have an official release date for the raucous road trip comedy, written and directed by McCarthy and her husband Ben Falcone. Warner Bros. Pictures has announced that Tammy will be released in theaters on July 2, 2014, […]

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Toy Story 3

‘Toy Story 3′ Plays At Movies On The Sound In Nags Head

Family movie night returns to Nags Head this week, with Movies on the Sound screened outside after sunset at the Outer Banks Event Site, to benefit the Children at Play Museum. This week’s family friendly film to be screened is Disney Pixar’s hit animated sequel Toy Story 3 (rated G), playing this Friday, May 24. In the comedy, Buzz, Woody, and the other […]

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Charlotte, NC native Britt Robertson gets scared in 'Under the Dome', filmed in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Stephen King’s ‘Under the Dome’ Reveals Full Trailer [NC Film]

Currently filming in Wilmington, North Carolina, CBS has just released the full official trailer for their upcoming adaptation of the Stephen King novel Under the Dome, executive produced by Steven Spielberg, featuring new footage from the much anticipated series. You can watch the new trailer in the player below, and then let us know what […]

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Ozzie Artz enjoys a day on the beach in Nags Head, NC.

Beach Nourishment Project Coming To Kill Devil Hills

The Kill Devil Hills Board of Commissioners voted this week to proceed with a $20 million beach widening project along the town’s oceanfront, using Nags Head’s successful beach nourishment project as a template. The proposed project would widen about 12,000 feet of beach on the northern end of the town using approximately 910,000 to 1.7 million cubic yards of […]

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The Lost Colony - 2013 poster

‘The Lost Colony’ Announces Dare Night Perfomances

The Lost Colony has announced three dates for this year’s annual Dare Night performances, when Dare County residents can see America’s longest running outdoor symphonic drama for fee with a donation to the local food pantries. The 2013 company of The Lost Colony is now in rehearsal for a May 31 opening of the 76th season […]

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Zachary Quinto and Chris Pine are reunited as Spock and Kirk in 'Star Trek Into Darkness'.

Weekend Movie Update – May 17, 2013: Wrath of ‘Star Trek’

Star Trek returns to theaters this week, while the real life story of Jackie Robinson goes to bat at The Pioneer. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the weekend of May 17, 2013! The true story of baseball legend Jackie Robinson is told in 42 (rated PG13), opening at the historic Pioneer Theatre in Manteo, starting […]

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Crossbones

NBC Picks Up Blackbeard Pirate Series ‘Crossbones’

The Outer Banks’ most infamous transplant resident is coming to television, as NBC announced last week that its upcoming series Crossbones, about the pirate Edward Teach, also known as “Blackbeard“, who was ultimately killed off the coast of Ocracoke Island, North Carolina on November 22, 1718, will have mid-season premiere, likely in early 2014. It was also announced by […]

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The Emperor's New Clothes

[Local Buzz] UNC-Greensboro Presents ‘Emperor’s New Clothes’ At Festival Park

The UNC- Greensboro North Carolina Theatre for Young People will present their kids puppet show The Emperor’s New Clothes as part of the 2013 Performance Series at Roanoke Island Festival Park this July. The mission of North Carolina Theatre for Young People is to produce plays to engage young audiences, ages kindergarten through 9th grade, in […]

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FOX’s ‘Sleepy Hollow’ pilot was filmed in Salisbury, North Carolina.

Heads Roll In ‘Sleepy Hollow’ TV Series Promo [NC Film]

FOX announced last week that the network will pick up the Sleepy Hollow pilot, filmed in Salisbury, North Carolina, to series, and while it is unclear at this point if the production will return to the state to shoot future episodes, we have the first ever trailer for the pilot for you to check out. […]

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Someone travelled from a galaxy far, far away for an OBXentertainment.com sticker at the Blood at the Beach III convention in Virginia Beach.

[BATB 3] Blood At The Beach Horror Convention Takes Over VA Beach [Photo Gallery]

 We hit the road once again to cover the third Blood at the Beach Horror Convention in Virginia Beach, Virginia, May 10-12, and we’ve got some exclusive photos from the event for you to check out now, with lots more coming soon! The “Blood at the Beach III” convention, at the Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Norfolk Hotel and Conference Center in Virginia […]

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Outer Banks Shootout 2013

Outer Banks Shootout Kicks Off OBX Surf Season

The local surf competition season kicks off with the 4th Annual Outer Banks Shootout Pro Am Surfing Contest in Nags Head this month. Presented by Catch Surf and Duck Village Outfitters, the event awards a total of more than $8,000 in cash and prizes to winners in various categories. Professional divisions include Pro Surf, Pro Bodyboard, and […]

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