Author: Matt Artz

Weekend Movie Update – Dec. 6, 2013: 'Out of the Furnace'

The most recent Batman is Out of the Furnace in theaters this week, while Harrison Ford returns to space for a new Game at The Pioneer. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the...

Village Realty Announces 2013 Video Contest Winner [Local Buzz]

The winners in the Annual Village Realty Outer Banks Photo & Video Contest have been chosen. This is the fifth year that Village Realty has held this popular contest and the first time for...

Roanoke Island Festival Park Wins Christmas Wreath Contest

Roanoke Island Festival Park was awarded first place in the 3rd Annual Roanoke Island Garden Club and Town of Manteo Christmas Wreath Contest. The design and creation of the RIFP wreath was a team...

Weekend Movie Update – Nov. 27, 2013: Get 'Frozen'

Disney gets Frozen in theaters this week, while Jason Statham finds trouble on the Homefront, and The Pioneer hosts the ultimate Vegas getaway. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for this extended Thanksgiving weekend of November...

Major and the Monbacks Landing In Nags Head [Concert Preview]

Self described as “the newest torch bearers of the old Norfolk sound,” Virginia’s Major and the Monbacks will make their Outer Banks debut live in concert this December. Following a long line of musicians...

Village Realty Announces Vacation Giveaway Winner [Local Buzz]

Nicole Tata from Lima, Ohio was chosen as the 2013 Winner in the Great Vacation Giveaway sponsored by Outer Banks Connection and Village Realty. The prize was a week in a luxury oceanfront home...

Dare Arts Council To Host Holiday Art Party Workshop

The Dare County Arts Council is presenting a new workshop with artist Mari Beth LaRose this week called the Holiday Art Party, a fun night where participants will paint a decorative holiday door ornament. LaRose will...

Dare Arts Council Presents Holiday Small Works Show

The Dare County Arts Council will host their annual Holiday Small Works Show for the month of December. Support your local artists this season, as you discover fine art and handcraft that will please...

Village Realty Announces 2013 Photo Contest Winners [Local Buzz]

The winners in the 5th Annual Village Realty Outer Banks Photo Contest have been chosen. The Grand Prize Winner is Amanda Robenolt from Austin, Ohio. She wins a free week during the off season...

Santa Claus To Visit Kill Devil Hills Fire Station

Santa Claus will be taking a brief break from his workshop to visit the children of Dare County and get their Christmas wish lists. You are invited to come visit Santa while he’s in...

Outer Banks Festival of Trees Celebrates 25th Christmas

Outer Banks Hotline’s annual Festival of Trees Christmas fundraiser celebrates its 25th year this December, with a full weekend of events scheduled in Nags Head. You can preview this year’s trees on Thursday, December...

'Banshee' Unveils Explosive Season 2 Trailer [NC Film]

Filmed in and around Charlotte, North Carolina, Cinemax has revealed an awesome new trailer and poster for Season 2 of the hit series Banshee. From the creator of True Blood, this exciting new Cinemax action...

Weekend Movie Update – Nov. 22, 2013: 'Catching Fire'

The Hunger Games resume with a new sequel in theaters this week, while Vince Vaughn becomes a dad, and some time travelling turkeys try to alter Thanksgiving history at The Pioneer. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie...

Santa Arrives at Kites with Lights in Nags Head

Santa flys into Nags Head to kick off the Outer Banks Christmas season at the annual Kites with Lights demonstration atop Jockey’s Ridge this Thanksgiving weekend! The Kitty Hawk Kites store in Nags Head...

'We're the Millers' Hits Home on Blu-ray [NC Film]

Filmed in Wilmington, North Carolina, the hit action comedy We’re the Millers (click here for our review) arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack, 2-Disc DVD Special Edition, and Digital Download today, featuring a new extended cut...

Festival Park Celebrates 30th Birthday of Elizabeth II

The 30th Anniversary Commemoration of the Christening and Launching of the Elizabeth II is happening this Friday at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The 16th century representative ship, the Elizabeth II, will turn 30 years...

Theatre of Dare Announces Open Auditions For 'Oliver!'

Theatre of Dare has that open auditions will be held in December for the upcoming production of Oliver!. Theatre of Dare will present Lionel Bart’s popular musical OLIVER! on February 28, March 1,2,7,8 and...

Dare County Arts Council Chillin' For Winter Fundraiser

The Dare County Arts Council will host their winter fundraiser, Chillin’ for the Arts, this December in Manteo.  “We are very excited about Chillin’ for the Arts. It is a phenomenal opportunity for the community...

See 'The Hunger Games' Double Feature [NC Film]

Filmed in and around Charlotte, North Carolina, The Hunger Games returns to theaters for one night only this week in the first half of a big screen double feature, also including the premiere of...

Violins & Voices Christmas Concert Returns to Nags Head

The 5th Annual Violins and Voices Classical Christmas Concert returns to Nags Head this December, featuring some of the Outer Banks’ most talented local singers and musicians performing live to benefit GEM Adult Day...