Author: Matt Artz

Lost Colony Featured On Travel Channel’s ‘Expedition Unknown’

America’s original urban legend and first unsolved mystery, The Lost Colony of Roanoke Island will be featured on a new episode of the series Expedition Unknown, airing on the Travel Channel this week. With...

‘Game of Thrones’ Queen Emilia Clarke Joins ‘Star Wars’ Han Solo Movie

The Mother of Dragons is about to hook up with Han Solo, as Disney and Lucasfilm surprised fans with an announcement today (Nov. 18) that Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke has joined the...

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2016 on the Outer Banks

If you’re not cooking your own turkey this year, here’s a taste of what you can feast on at some of our favorite Outer Banks restaurants on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24, 2016, and...

Weekend Movie Update – Nov. 18, 2016: ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Unleashed

Fantastic Beasts arrive in theaters this week, while a new drama is on the Edge of Seventeen, and an Inferno heats up the Pioneer. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the weekend of...

History Channel’s SEAL Team ‘Six’ Miniseries Preview Released [NC Film]

Filmed in Wilmington, North Carolina, the History Channel has announced the new (rescheduled) premiere date of the upcoming miniseries Six and released a new video preview for the event. Six was originally scheduled to premiere this...

Last Fair Deal Grateful Dead Tribute Playing Thanksgiving Weekend [Concert Preview]

Virginia Beach’s Last Fair Deal will bring the experience of seeing the legendary Grateful Dead live in concert to the stage at Kelly’s in Nags Head for two nights this Thanksgiving Weekend.  Last Fair...

‘Good Behavior’ Premieres on TNT [NC Film]

Filmed in Wilmington, North Carolina, the new drama Good Behavior, premieres tonight (Nov. 15) on TNT with a two-hour broadcast event featuring the first two episodes. Good Behavior stars Michelle Dockery (Downton Abbey), based on...

Outer Banks Shag Club Harvest Dance To Benefit Locals In Need

The Outer Banks Shag Club has announced details of its 24th Annual Harvest Benefit Dance this weekend in Nags Head.  Carol Koon and 8-year-old Milo Rosales, Outer Banks residents who were involved in a...

Kelly’s To Host Dance Marathon Benefit For GEM Adult Day Services

Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant and Tavern in Nags Head is hosting a fundraiser this weekend to benefit GEM Adult Day Services. “Carpe DM” will be a dance marathon, featuring live bands, dance demonstrations, DJs,...

‘Beauty And The Beast’ Full Trailer Brings Disney Classic To Life

A classic tale and an animated favorite for generations, Disney has unveiled the full trailer for next year’s live action retelling of Beauty And The Beast, starring Emma Watson. Directed by Bill Condon (The...

Operation Santa Paws Returns To Kill Devil Hills

The Town of Kill Devil Hills presents Operation Santa Paws, the annual Christmas donations program for pets, which begins this Monday, Nov. 14 and continues through Dec. 16.  Anyone who wishes to donate is...

Toys For Tots Outer Banks Locations Announced

As Christmas and the holidays approach, this year Kill Devil Hills will have three Toys for Tots boxes throughout the town where new, unwrapped toy donations can be dropped off. The 2016 Toys for...

UNC Coastal Studies Institute To Host Open House

The UNC Coastal Studies Institute (UNC CSI) is hosting an Open House from 1 to 4pm on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at their campus location in Wanchese, North Carolina.  The public is welcomed and encouraged...

Marathon Weekend Runs Through The Outer Banks Nov. 12-13

It’s Outer Banks Marathon Weekend once again, with events running throughout the area on both Saturday and Sunday, including the annual OBX Marathon from Kitty Hawk to Manteo on Sunday morning, Nov. 13. Read...

Weekend Movie Update – Nov. 11, 2016: ‘Arrival’ of ‘Christmas’

It’s Almost Christmas in theaters this week, while an unexpected Arrival lands on Earth. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the weekend of November 11, 2016! The holiday comedy Almost Christmas (rated PG13) leads this...

Outer Banks Family Portraits Holiday Special Offer Announced!

It’s that time of year again, and fall is the perfect season to schedule a relaxed and stress-free Outer Banks family beach portrait session, just in time for timeless gifts and Christmas cards!  ...

Elizabeth II To Voyage From Manteo To Bath

Elizabeth II, whose homeport is Roanoke Island Festival Park (RIFP), will be docked on the state dock at Bath Historic Site on November 16 and 17 as part of a voyage that is sponsored by...

Theatre of Dare Presents ‘The Dining Room’ In November

Theatre of Dare will present a new comedy this month that will bring the audience on stage for The Dining Room, opening this weekend. The lead player in Theatre of Dare’s fall production of...

SoPoz To Play Brewing Station [Concert Preview]

SoPoz are coming to Kill Devil Hills, live in concert at Outer Banks Brewing Station this weekend.  A five-piece of well seasoned musicians all meshing together from other well known local and touring acts,...

Veterans Day Observances Scheduled Throughout The Outer Banks

This Friday, Nov. 11, America honors all of the men and women who have served in our military and armed forces, and there are numerous official observances of the national holiday scheduled throughout the...