Author: Matt Artz

NASA Administrator Honored at 109th First Flight Anniversary [Photo Gallery]

The 109th anniversary of the Wright brothers’ first flight was celebrated today at Wright National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, honoring man’s journey from the sands of these Outer Banks all the way to...

Theatre of Dare to Hold Auditions for New Comedy

Theatre of Dare has announced open auditions for its next production, Dearly Departed, a drop dead funny comedy written by David Bottrell and Jesse Jones, and directed by Don Bridge.  The play centers on a southern...

'Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives' Outer Banks Episodes to Air on Food Network

Upcoming episodes of The Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives premiering over the next four weeks will feature segments filmed on the Outer Banks this summer at a number of local restaurants. First up, The Brine and...

Outer Banks Sounds to Host Musician Christmas Party

Outer Banks Sounds, a collaboration between the Dare County Arts Council and 99.1 The Sound, continues its second season on Thursday, Dec. 20 at Kelly’s Restaurant and Tavern in Nags Head. The evening will...

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OBX Entertainment Awards 2012 Winners Announced!

We are excited to officially announce the 2012 OBX Entertainment Award Winners, as voted by our readers! A total of more than 150,000 votes were submitted between June 1 and Sept. 30, 2012 by our readers...

Weekend Movie Update – Dec. 14, 2012: Return of 'The Hobbit'

Director Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings trilogy) is ready to take you back to Middle-earth, as The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey arrives in theaters this week, while The Pioneer hosts the final Twilight. Here’s your...

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Actress Elina Madison Visits VA Beach with New Movie [OBXE Interview]

OBXentertainment.com caught up with Elina Madison at the recent “Blood at the Beach” Horror Convention in Virginia Beach, VA and talked to the busy actress about her various upcoming projects and her first impression of the...

'Safe Haven' Reveals "Stronger" TV Spot

Filmed in Southport, North Carolina, a brand new one-minute TV spot for the upcoming Nicholas Spark’s adaptation Safe Haven came online today. Starring Julianne Hough (Rock of Ages, Footloose) and Josh Duhamel (Transformers), pictured above, along...

Violinists Stacey Walters and Sue Artz performed at the 4th Annual Violins & Voices Christmas Concert on Dec. 1, 2012 in Nags Head.

GEM's 4th Annual Violins & Voices Concert Brings Christmas Cheer [Photo Gallery]

The 4th Annual Violins & Voices Classical Christmas Concert raised almost $500 for the GEM Center Adult Day Services while spreading holiday joy through the musical sounds of some the Outer Banks’ most talented local performers....

Go Fishing with Santa at Jennette's Pier

You can wet a line with Santa Claus during “Fishing with Santa” in Nags Head this weekend. The family friendly event is set for this Saturday, Dec. 15, starting at 9 am at Jennette’s...

'America's Got Talent' Auditions Coming to Norfolk, VA

Auditions for the NBC competition series America’s Got Talent are coming to Norfolk, Virginia this month. Official auditions for the popular show will be held at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel in Norfolk, VA on Sunday, Dec....

Alternate International Trailer for 'Iron Man 3' Features New Scenes

Filmed in Wilmington, North Carolina this summer, a new Japanese teaser trailer for Iron Man 3 has turned up online today, featuring new scenes that differ from the first teaser. You can watch the...

The Wright Brothers' first flight on December 17, 1903 in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, photographed by John T. Daniels.

Celebrate First Flight 109th Anniversary at Wright Brothers Memorial

The 109th anniversary of the Wright brothers’ first flight in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina will celebrate man’s journey from the sands of these Outer Banks all the way to space. This year’s first...

Weekend Movie Update – Dec. 7, 2012

It’s a relatively light week in theaters, as Gerard Butler plays for keeps and James Bond drops in at The Pioneer, while the world waits for The Hobbit to take over next week. Here’s your Outer Banks...

Outer Banks Jubilee Premiere Show Celebrates Christmas [Photo Gallery]

The new Outer Banks Jubilee debuted its first official Christmas show to an excited crowd in Kitty Hawk on Friday, Nov. 30, and OBXentertainment.com was there on opening night to bring you the following...

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[BATB 2] Stars Align for Second VA Beach Horror Convention [Event Report]

For the second time this year, blood reigned in Virginia Beach, as the “Blood at the Beach II” Horror Convention took over the plush Cavalier Hotel on the oceanfront, Nov. 9-11, 2012, and OBXentertainment.com...

Roanoke Island Festival Park Hosts Christmas Concert

The North Carolina A&T State University Choir will present a Christmas Concert under the baton of Maestro Travis W. Alexander, Director of University Choirs and Piano Professor, this December at Roanoke Island Festival Park...

[Now Filming] Chapel Hill Native Zoe Myers Stars in 'A Long Way Off'

The new drama A Long Way Off started filming in Wake Forest, North Carolina this week. Starring Robert Davi (The Goonies, Die Hard), Jason Burkey (October Baby), John Diel (Jurrasic Park III), Edie McClurg...

Watch VA's Trey Songz in First 'Texas Chainsaw 3D' TV Spot and Clip

Petersburg, Virginia native Trey Songz is featured in the brand new TV spot released today for Lionsgate Studios’ upcoming horror reboot Texas Chainsaw 3D, as well as the first ever clip from the film, both of which you can...

Weekend Movie Update – Nov. 30, 2012

Brad Pitt is killer in theaters this week, while Disney’s Ralph tries not to Wreck It at The Pioneer. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the weekend of Nov. 30 2012! Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph (rated PG), an animated adventure...