Author: Matt Artz

Meet Elizabeth II Captain this Saturday at Festival Park

Roanoke Island Festival Parks will host its next 2nd Saturday historic presentation this weekend, featuring Robbie Putnam, captain of the park’s Elizabeth II ship replica.  Read on for the official press release. Join us on Saturday, June...

Fosse Revue Cabaret Musical Plays Festival Park This Week

A cabaret style tribute the Broadway hits of legendary director-choreographer Bob Fosse takes the stage at Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo this week for three live performances.  Read on for the official press...

OBX Entertainment Awards

Announcing The 2012 OBX Entertainment Awards!!!

OBX ENTERTAINMENT is proud to announce the first ever OBX Entertainment Awards! Read on for details – or just enter the voting booth now by clicking on a category below to VOTE for your favorite...

2012 Triple-S Invites World's Best Kiteboarders to Waves

 Real Watersports in Waves will host its annual Triple-S Invitational this week – bringing the best kiteboarders on the planet to Hatteras Island for seven days, seven parties, and seven bands to be featured during the top...

Weekend Movie Update – June 1, 2012

The fairest one of all picks up a sword, as the second Snow White of the year tries to bring the Men in Black back to Earth and vampires take over The Pioneer this week! Here’s...

Tom Hanks to Film True Pirate Story in VA Beach!

Academy Award winning actor Tom Hanks (Forrest Gump; Saving Private Ryan) is coming to Virginia Beach to film his next high profile movie – a true story of real life pirates from the director of United 93...

'The Lost Colony' 2012 cast

'The Lost Colony' Opens for 75th Anniversary Season! [Special Feature]

The Lost Colony is America’s first mystery – the original “urban legend” – and this year marks the 75th anniversary of the longest running outdoor drama in the country! To celebrate opening night this...

Pat McGee Returns to Kelly's This Weekend [Concert Preview]

 Richmond, VA’s Pat McGee returns to the stage at Kelly’s in Nags Head for two nights this weekend. The band has been a regional favorite since forming almost 20 years ago, combining radio-friendly pop with thoughtful...

In Concert at The Pit – June 2012 Live Lineup

The Pit has announced its live lineup for June 2012, headlined by Kings of Belmont in concert on June 16th, and The Shack live on June 23rd. You can watch a preview of the...

Weekend Movie Update – May 25, 2012

The Men in Black are back to officially kick off the summer movie blockbuster season, while low budget horror goes nuclear and The Avengers arrive at The Pioneer this Memorial Day weekend. Here’s your Outer Banks...

OBX Memorial Day Weekend LIVE

‘In season’ on the Outer Banks traditionally begins with the arrival of Memorial Day, and there are numerous live concerts hitting the stage this holiday weekend to help kick off summer 2012. Kelly’s in Nags Head...

Dare Day brings The Embers to Manteo June 2nd [Concert Preview]

The 36th Annual Dare Day Festival is set for Saturday, June 2nd on the Manteo Waterfront, featuring beach music legends The Embers in concert. Read on for the official press release. Dare Day is a...

[Now Filming] Jennifer Aniston's New Comedy Sets Up in NC

Jennifer Aniston’s next film has set up production offices at Wilmington’s EUE/Screen Gems Studios, according to StarNews. We’re the Millers is set to star Aniston (Friends, Horrible Bosses) and Saturday Night Live’s Jason Sudeikis as a pot...

Feast on Three More NC-Filmed 'Piranha 3DD' Video Clips!

Following last week’s promo videos, three new clips from the upcoming Piranha 3DD – filmed in Wilmington, NC – have surfaced online this week and you can check them all out below! The sequel to...

Weekend Movie Update – May 18, 2012

Three new releases arrive in theaters this week, including a double dose of NC supermodel-turned-actress Brooklyn Decker, a very naughty dictator, and lively chimpanzee swinging into The Pioneer. Here’s your Outer Banks Weekend Movie...

40th Hang Gliding Spectacular Soars Over Jockey's Ridge

You can literally fly into summer at Kitty Hawk Kites’ 40th Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular happening this weekend, May 18-21 at Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head. Read on for the full schedule...

Lukas Nelson on stage at Kelly's on May 11, 2012

Lukas Nelson Brings Real Rock to Kelly’s [Concert Report]

Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real rocked long and hard – for over two and a half hours – on stage at Kelly’s in Nags Head, NC on May 11, 2012, while a crowded...

A Double Dose of NC's Brooklyn Decker Hits Theaters

Supermodel turned actress Brooklyn Decker was born in Ohio, but like the Wright brothers, she found her destiny in North Carolina. The former Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue covergirl was discovered by a talent scout in a...

Beach Music Festival Kicks Off OBX Summer 2012

The annual Outer Banks Beach Music Festival will officially kick off the summer season this Memorial Day weekend in Corolla. The music event is set for Sunday, May 27th, with a Bear and Wine...

[Now Filming] NC's Zach Galifianakis Shooting 'Here' in Winston-Salem

The new comedy You Are Here starring Wilksboro, NC native Zach Galifianakis started filming earlier this week in Winston-Salem. The film costars Galifianakis (The Hangover, Due Date), former Saturday Night Live cast member Amy Poehler (NBC’s Parks and Recreation), and Owen...