Author: Matt Artz

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 Brings Real Rock to Kelly’s [Concert Report]

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...

NC-Filmed 'Piranha' Sequel Videos Surface

Unpredictable actor and former Celebrity Rehab television star Gary Busey is featured in a new video promoting the upcoming feature film Piranha 3DD, which was filmed in Wilmington, NC. The clip featuring Busey (The...

OBX Weekend Movie Update – May 11, 2012

Director Tim Burton and actor Johnny Depp’s eighth cinematic collaboration threatens to cast some dark shadows on the box office record-breaking success of The Avengers, while the 94-year-old Pioneer Theatre hosts the latest Nicholas Sparks romance.  Here’s your Outer Banks...

Lukas Nelson – Son of Music Icon Promises Real Rock [OBXE Interview]

When Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real return to Kelly’s in Nags Head this Friday, May 11th, be ready to rock.  OBX Entertainment caught up with singer, songwriter, and shredding guitarist Lukas and Promise of the...

Actress Danielle Harris Directs a Killer Among Friends [OBXE Interview]

Actress Danielle Harris Directs a Killer Among Friends [OBXE Interview]

Actress Danielle Harris grew up in front of the camera, but now after over two decades in the spotlight the horror icon has directed a killer feature debut fittingly called Among Friends. OBX Entertainment...

Mustang Spring Jam – 5 Bands Live to Benefit Corolla Charity

The first ever Mustang Spring Jam is coming to Corolla this month featuring five bands live in concert, with proceeds to benefit the Corolla Wild Horse Fund. The action takes place under the covered deck at Mike Dianna’s...

SOULone to Play 'First Friday' May 4th

SOULone (aka: Brent Nultemeier) will perform on the Old Courthouse stage in Downtown Manteo tonight, May 4th, as part of this month’s popular First Friday celebration along the waterfront. Fusing musical styles including acoustic rock,...

[Now Filming] Trio of Scary Movies Haunting Wilmington

Hollywood producers are rushing east to cash in on North Carolina’s new tax incentives that were designed to bring more film productions to the state. The initiative is working, as the amount of productions...