Author: Matt Artz

Outer Banks Weekend Movie Update – April 18, 2014: ‘Haunted’ ‘Transcendence’

Johnny Depp experiences Transcendence in theaters this week, while another Haunted House scares up more laughs, Bears go on an adventure, a little boy learns that Heaven is For Real, and The Son of God rises...

John Brown’s Body Bringing Reggae To Kelly’s, Nags Head [Concert Preview]

International reggae band John Brown’s Body is bringing vintage good time vibes to the Outer Banks this summer live in concert at Kelly’s in Nags Head. Debuting at #1 on Billboard, iTunes, and Amazon...

Kristen Wiig Will Follow ‘The Heart’ To North Carolina [NC Film]

Kristen Wiig (Bridesmaids) was recently confirmed to star in The Heart with Sam Rockwell (Moon) and Allison Janney (Tammy), and we  now know that the comedy drama will begin shooting in Wilmington, North Carolina...

Donavon Frankenreiter Returning To Kelly’s, Nags Head [Concert Preview]

 Hawaii-based surfer/singer/songwriter Donavon Frankenreiter returns to the Outer Banks this summer live in concert at Kelly’s in Nags Head. To create his fifth full-length album Start Livin’, available now, Frankenreiter holed up in a Southern California studio for...

Festival Park Opens Pea Island Lifesaving Station Exhibit

Joan Collins (pictured below) was among the honored guests at the recent ribbon cutting ceremony for a new exhibit at Roanoke Island Festival Park featuring her father, Lt. Herbert M. Collins.  Lt. Collins was...

Brew Thru Announces 2014 Outer Banks Summer Concert Series

National recording artists Live, Gin Blossoms, The Spin Doctors, Cracker, and Bruce Hornsby are all coming to the Outer Banks as part of the 2014 Brew Thru Summer Concert Series at Roanoke Island Festival...

Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show Calls For Entries

The Dare County Arts Council has announced an open call for entries for the one of the Outer Banks’ favorite yearly exhibits, the 17th Annual Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show. Dare County Arts Council...

‘OBXE TV’ Episode 6 – Outer Banks Fishing Charters Capt. Tim Story [Video]

‘OBXE TV’ Episode 6 – Outer Banks Fishing Charters Capt. Tim Story [Video]

The sixth episode of our Outer Banks web series OBXE TV is now available online, featuring special guest Capt. Tim Story, owner of Outer Banks Fishing Charters! Capt. Tim will discuss how the local...

Celebrate Easter 2014 On The Outer Banks

Celebrate Easter 2014 On The Outer Banks

It’s almost Easter here on the Outer Banks, and we have compiled some of the funnest events happening this weekend to help you celebrate! The Whalehead Club hosts its annual Easter Eggstravaganza at Currituck...

Lost Colony Haunted History Trail Tour Selling Out Fast

The Lost Colony announced today that two of the four Haunted History walking trail tour performances set for next week are already completely sold out. With two school groups heading to Ft. Raleigh, The Lost Colony has...

Wright National Memorial Free Family Fun Day Celebrates Wilbur’s Birthday

Wilbur Wright’s 147th  birthday celebration will be a free Family Fun Day at Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills this Wednesday, April 16, from 9am to 5pm. Wilbur Wright was born near Millville, Indiana...

Next On ‘OBXE TV’: Episode 6 Preview [Video]

On the next episode of our Outer Banks web series OBXE TV, host Sue Artz will welcome special guest Capt. Tim Story, owner of Outer Banks Fishing Charters. Produced by OBX Entertainment, OBXE TV focuses...

[Movie Review] ‘Winter Soldier’ Is Perfect Rival For Captain America

Captain America is back in theaters in the latest chapter from the ever-growing Marvel cinematic universe, a super secret agent adventure that introduces the patriotic hero’s greatest rival. Captain America is basically the grandfather of...

Koru Village Beach Klub In Avon Announces 2014 Concert Series

Koru Village’s Beach Klub will open on May 10 with a full summer schedule, including the Beach Klub’s Music by the Beach Concert Series.   The venue will bring a variety of genres to...