Author: Matt Artz

People’s Blues of Richmond Return to Outer Banks [Concert Preview]

The People’s Blues of Richmond will return to the Outer Banks live in concert at The Pit in Kill Devil Hills this month. The band is currently touring in support of their new album...

First Look At Ben Affleck As Batman Revealed [Trending]

Director Zack Snyder today has revealed our first official look at Ben Affleck in costume as Batman alongside the newly designed Batmobile on the set of the as-yet-untitled Man of Steel sequel, tentatively known...

Mustang Outer Banks Spring Jam Returns To Corolla [Concert Preview]

The 3rd Annual Mustang Spring Jam returns to Corolla this weekend with a full day of live entertainment in concert to raise funds for the Corolla Wild Horse Fund. Headliners for the 2014 Mustang...

North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory Visits Outer Banks for Tourism Week

Governor Pat McCrory was at the Outer Banks this month to celebrate “Tourism Week” in North Carolina and to discuss the newest tourism statistics from the U.S. Travel Association.  The state’s tourism industry broke records...

‘OBXE TV’ Episode 10 – NC Aquarium Director Maylon White [Video]

The tenth episode of our Outer Banks web series OBXE TV is now available online, featuring special guest Mayon White, director of the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island! Maylon will discuss what’s new...

Seven Ten Oil Ready To Rock Kelly’s, Nags Head [Concert Preview]

Norfolk, Virginia headbangers Seven Ten Oil will return to the Outer Banks this month to turn up the volume live in concert at Kelly’s in Nags Head. The hard rock four-piece opened for the...

[UPDATE: CANCELLED] ‘The Velveteen Rabbit’ Comes Alive At Roanoke Island Festival Park

UPDATE 6/6/14 – This production has been CANCELLED. More fun for the kids on the Outer Banks this summer, Fayetteville State University will present The Velveteen Rabbit children’s show live on stage at Roanoke Island Festival Park in...

Maylon White and Sue Artz on the set of the OBX Entertainment web series 'OBXE TV' on May 7, 2014. (photo: OBX Entertainment.)

Next On ‘OBXE TV’: Episode 10 Preview – NC Aquarium [Video]

On the next episode of our Outer Banks web series OBXE TV, host Sue Artz will welcome special guest Maylon White, director of the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island! Maylon will discuss what’s...

[Movie Review] ‘Spider-Man’ Spins Amazing Sequel

Spider-Man swings back into action through the busy metropolis of New York City in an Amazing sequel that keeps the humanity of awkward teen Peter Parker just visible enough to remind us what makes...

Outer Banks Weekend Movie Update – May 9, 2014: Rowdy ‘Neighbors’

Dorothy returns to Oz in theaters this week, while the new Neighbors get rowdy and Noah builds an Ark in theaters at The Pioneer. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for this weekend of May 9,...

Outer Banks Restaurant Tours Now Offering BBQ Demo Classes

For the ultimate taste of the beach, there is no better way to experience the many varieties of local cuisine than Outer Banks Restaurant Tours, and this summer, the latest flavor on the menu is...

UNC-Greensboro Bringing ‘Charlie Brown’ To Roanoke Island Festival Park

Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang are coming to the Outer Banks this summer when Roanoke Island Festival Park hosts a special family-friendly production of the classic children’s show You’re a Good Man, Charlie...

‘Tammy’ Hits The Road In New Official Trailer [NC Film]

Filmed in Wilmington, North Carolina, Melissa McCarthy’s new comedy Tammy, written and directed by McCarthy and her husband Ben Falcone, has just revealed a new official trailer for the road trip comedy today! Starring MacCarthy (Bridesmaids) as...

Outer Banks Family Beach Portraits Mother’s Day Special Offer Announced

Artz Music & Photography has announced a special offer on all family beach portraits booked this week in honor of Mother’s Day! Wondering what to get Mom this year? Want to get her something...

‘OBXE TV’ Episode 9 – OBXjetpak Pilot Butch Stone [Video]

The ninth episode of our Outer Banks web series OBXE TV is now available online, featuring special guest Butch Stone, owner of OBXjetpak! Butch will talk about offering the only jet pack rides available...

Kelly’s Bringing The Wailers Back To Outer Banks [Concert Preview]

“Everything’s gonna be alright” because reggae icons The Wailers, featuring some of the original members of Bob Marley’s original backup band, will return to the Outer Banks this summer to light it up live...

Outer Banks KidsFest 2014 Returns to Roanoke Island Festival Park

KidsFest returns to the Outer Banks this weekend with a full day of family fun. Presented by the Children and Youth Partnership for Dare County, KidsFest 2014 is happening this Friday, May 9, at...

Next On ‘OBXE TV’: Episode 9 Preview – OBXjetpak [Video]

On the next episode of our Outer Banks web series OBXE TV, host Sue Artz will welcome special guest Butch Stone, owner of OBXjetpak! Butch will talk about offering the only jet pack rides...

Kill Devil Hills Makes USA Today Top 10 Best Weather Destinations

USA Today has named Kill Devil Hills in their list of the top 10 destinations “where the weather’s just right”.  The article calls the Outer Banks town “A beachfront city whose temperatures are known...

Outer Banks Weekend Movie Update – May 2, 2014: ‘Spider-Man’ Returns

Spider-Man swings back into theaters this week, while a Divergent future takes over at The Pioneer. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the weekend of May 2, 2014!  Playing at the historic Pioneer Theatre in Manteo, Divergent (rated...