Author: Matt Artz

Spotlight On Performing Arts Exhibit Opening In February

The Spotlight on Performing Arts exhibit presented by the Outer Banks Forum for the Lively Arts and Dare County Arts Council will open with an artist reception on Saturday, February 11 at Duck Town...

Weekend Movie Update – Jan. 27, 2017: ‘Resident’ Returns

Another Chapter of Evil unfolds in theaters this week, while Matthew McConaughey strikes Gold, Moana has a Sing-Along, a dog finds out his Purpose, and The Pioneer wants you to Sing. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie...

Riff Tides Playing Valentine’s Dance Benefit for GEM

The local band The Riff Tides will return to Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant and Tavern for a Valentine’s Weekend dance to benefit GEM Adult Day Services. The Riff Tides will be playing many of...

Artrageous Art Event Joins Dowdy Park Grand Opening Celebration

The new Dowdy Park in Nags Head will have its official grand opening celebration in May, an event which will now include Dare County Arts Council‘s annual Artrageous kids art show, as well as...

Wolverine Draws Blood in New ‘Logan’ Trailer

A new trailer for Hugh Jackman’s upcoming final performance as the popular Marvel mutant Wolverine in the X-Men spin-off Logan has arrived online today, slicing and raging with new footage of what will likely...

Weekend Movie Update – Jan. 20, 2017: ‘Split’ Personalities Unleashed

Split personalities get scary in theaters this week, while Xander Cage returns, as The Pioneer takes Passengers. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the weekend of January 20, 2017! Leading this week’s new...

‘Star Wars’ Fans Unite For Memorial Lightsaber Vigil [Video / Photo Gallery]

Local fans of the Star Wars movies joined the Outer Banks Halloween Society at a memorial lightsaber vigil in Kill Devil Hills this past weekend, lighting up the sky in memory of Star Wars icons Carrie...

SEAL Team Drama ‘Six’ Premieres on History Channel [NC Film]

Filmed in Wilmington, North Carolina, the History Channel’s drama series Six premieres on the network tonight (Jan. 18), and we have a new promo spot an epic new trailer to get you ready for the action....

UNC CSI Hosting Lecture on Pharmaceuticals in Coastal Waters

The UNC Coastal Studies Institute (UNC CSI) is hosting a lecture this month on pharmaceuticals and personal care products in coastal waters as part of its “Science on the Sound” lecture series.  This series,...

2017 Outer Banks Halloween Parade and Film Festival Announced

The 2nd Annual Halloween International Film Festival returns to Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina this October 26-28, 2017 during HalloWeek on the Outer Banks, presented by Halloween Daily News and OBX Entertainment, featuring independent films...

Weekend Movie Update – Jan. 13, 2017: Arriving at ‘La La Land’

It’s Patriots Day in La La Land in theaters this week, while Monster Trucks come alive, Ben Affleck goes gangster, Jamie Foxx is Sleepless, and Rogue One lands at The Pioneer. Here’s your Outer Banks...

Watch the First Clip from History Channel’s ‘Six’ [NC Film]

Filmed in Wilmington, North Carolina, the History Channel has released an action-packed new clip from the upcoming miniseries Six. Following Navy SEAL Team Six, whose 2014 mission was to eliminate a Taliban leader in Afghanistan,...

Outer Banks ‘Star Wars’ Fans To Gather For Lightsaber Vigil

Fans of Star Wars are all invited to join the Outer Banks Halloween Society at a lightsaber vigil in Kill Devil Hills this weekend. Attendees are urged to bring your lightsabers, flashlights, – any...

39th Frank Stick Memorial Art Show Opens In Manteo

The 39th Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show will open at the Dare County Arts Council (DCAC) Gallery in downtown Manteo on Saturday, January 28. The opening reception will be held January 28 from...

#SnOBX: Outer Banks Snow Day 1/7/17 [Video / Photo Gallery]

Much of the Outer Banks received some snow on Saturday evening (Jan. 7), and we ventured outside around our own yard in Kill Devil Hills for some photos and video, which you can view...

Janxx To Electrify Outer Banks Brewing Station [Concert Preview]

Electronica singer/songwriter Janxx returns to Kill Devil Hills this month to electrify the Outer Banks Brewing Station live in concert.  Born in the United Kingdom, the artist known simply as Janxx grew up singing in...

Photography Art Expo Opening At Roanoke Island Wildlife Refuge

The National Wildlife Refuges Visitor Center on Roanoke Island is hosting a series of Wildlife and Wetlands of Eastern North Carolina Art Expos throughout the year, and the next Expo will open with an...

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes to Expand Conservation

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks public input on its proposal to expand the acquisition boundary for Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge. “The Roanoke River corridor offers  important bottomland hardwood habitat to many...

Weekend Movie Update – Jan. 6, 2017: Back to the ‘Underworld’

Our favorite vampire death dealer is back in theaters this week, along with a true drama and a Monster story, while Rogue One lands at The Pioneer. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for...

Kelly’s to Host Jazz Fundraiser for Community Care Clinic

Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant and Tavern will once again host an evening of jazz to benefit the local Community Care Clinic this month. The concert event will feature live music by John “Dr. Jazz”...