Author: Matt Artz

Shallowbag Beach Music Festival Kicks Off Outer Banks Summer [Concert Preview]

The first ever Shallowbag Shag Beach Music Festival is coming to the Outer Banks this Memorial Day to officially kick off the local summer music season, with an all-star lineup of talent, including The...

From NC to France: ‘Dark Awakening’ Premiering at Cannes [NC Film]

Filmed in Graham and Yanceyville, North Carolina and set in the fictional town of Cedar Rock Falls, North Carolina, the horror thriller Dark Awakening will have its world premiere screening this weekend at the...

‘The Lost Colony’ Announces Dare Night Performances

The 2014 company of The Lost Colony is now in rehearsal for a May 30th opening of the 77th season of the show that is the recipient of the Tony Honor For Excellence In Theatre In America. Under...

Outer Banks Weekend Movie Update – May 16, 2014: ‘Godzilla’ Awakens

Godzilla roars back into theaters this week, facing minor league competition from Disney’s Million Dollar Arm, while Captain America is back in action at The Pioneer. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the weekend of May 16, 2014!...

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...

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

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,...