Author: Matt Artz

Lucero To Play Outer Banks Brewing Station

Lucero is coming to Kill Devil Hills this summer, live in concert at the Outer Banks Brewing Station in July. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, Lucero brings a unique “country-punk” sound that has been described as...

Pea Island Fishing And Crabbing Rodeo Celebrates Great Outdoors Month

Come join your friends and neighbors for the annual Fishing/Crabbing Rodeo on Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, June 10 from 9am to noon.  This is one of the most looked-forward-to annual events for families...

UNC CSI Releases Turtles In Gulf Stream As Part Of Tracking Initiative

Researchers at the UNC Coastal Studies Institute (UNC CSI) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently released juvenile and adult sea turtles into the Gulf Stream in partnership with the North Carolina Aquarium...

NPS Hosting Beach Cleanups For World Oceans Month

June not only marks the beginning of summer, it also marks World Oceans Month. Our oceans, which make up approximately 70 percent of the earth, are natural treasures, a source of food and energy,...

Cracker Coming To Kelly’s, Nags Head

National recording artists Cracker are coming back to the Outer Banks this month, live in concert at Kelly’s Restaurant and Tavern in Nags Head. Led by singer David Lowery and guitarist Johnny Hickman, Cracker...

Weekend Movie Update – June 2, 2017: ‘Wonder Woman’ Rises

Wonder Woman arrives in theaters in her first headlining movie this week with the highly anticipated opening of the fourth film in the DC Extended Universe, following Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn...

Hatteras Island To Host 5th Annual Rock The Cape Festival

Dare County Arts Council is partnering with local galleries and businesses to celebrate the artistic community on Hatteras Island at the 5th annual Rock The Cape Festival, happening June 17-24. The weeklong celebration features family-friendly, community-oriented...

Kill Devil Hills Independence Day Fireworks Set To Ignite July 7th

The Town of Kill Devil Hills will once again host its annual Independence Day fireworks display off of Avalon Pier this summer, but the event will take place just a few days after the...

Dare Day Celebration Returns To Downtown Manteo

The annual Dare Day celebration returns to the downtown Manteo waterfront this weekend, with live music, food, and activities throughout the day on Saturday. Live music will be provided by The Original Rhondels, Sea...

Ocracoke Ranked Third Best Beach In America

Dr. Beach, also known as Florida International University professor Stephen Leatherman, has released his annual list of the 50 Best Beaches in America, and once again the Outer Banks is represented, as Ocracoke Island...

H2OBX Waterpark Opening Date Rescheduled

UPDATE 6/21: The official grand opening of the new H2OBX Waterpark has been rescheduled for Thursday, June 22. The newest attraction on the Outer Banks, the massive new $46 million state of the art...

Soundside Live Concert - May 25, 2017 (photo by OBX Entertainment)

Soundside Live Sunset Concert Series 5/25/17 Highlights [Video / Photo Gallery]

The Soundside Live Sunset Concert Series kicked off yesterday (Thursday, May 25) at The Sounside event site in Nags Head, featuring national recording artists Red Wanting Blue, The Commonheart, and Tropidelic, as well as amazing...

War Is Here In ‘Game Of Thrones’ Season 7 Official Trailer

Winter is here and the Great War has begun in the first official trailer for the upcoming Season 7 of HBO’s Emmy winning drama series Game of Thrones. While the 90-second preview sets up...

Outer Banks Shag Club Coming To Magnolia Pavilion In Manteo

The Outer Banks Shag Club is inviting the public to join them for an evening of listening and dancing to outstanding beach music, provided by DJ Harvey Taylor, at the Magnolia Pavilion in Manteo...

Weekend Movie Update – May 25, 2017: ‘Pirates’ Return

Captain Jack Sparrow and his Pirates of the Caribbean are back in theaters this week, while the lifeguards of Baywatch gets a comedic big screen makeover. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for this extended...

Watch The Third ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Trailer!

Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios released a brand new official trailer for this summer’s highly anticipated Spider-Man: Homecoming earlier today, featuring even more new footage of everyone’s favorite web slinger in action. After debuting in Captain...

ZoSo Bringing Led Zeppelin To Life At Roanoke Island Festival Park

The ultimate Led Zeppelin tribute experience,  Zoso is bringing the classic sounds of the iconic rock band to the Outer Banks this summer, in concert at Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo in July....

Weekend Movie Update – May 19, 2017: ‘Alien’ Begins

A familiar Alien attacks theaters this week, while a Wimply Kid returns, young love is Everything, and the Guardians continue their stay at The Pioneer. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the weekend of May 19, 2017!...

Kill Devil Hills Historic Landmarks 2017 Open House Announced

The town of Kill Devil Hills will host its annual Historic Landmarks Open House this year on October 6, from 1 to 5pm. The self-guided tour of a sampling of the historic homes inventory will...

UNC CSI Executive Director Honored With Women Of Distinction Award

Dr. Nancy White, the Executive Director of the UNC Coastal Studies Institute, was recently recognized by the Chancellor’s Committee on the Status of Women at East Carolina University (ECU) with the Women of Distinction...