Author: Matt Artz

Kill Devil Derby Brigade Roller Girls Return To Action [Video / Photo Gallery]

The Outer Banks roller girls of the Kill Devil Derby Brigade hit the track and returned to action this past weekend at Aviation Park in Kill Devil Hills.  The local ladies were joined by...

Theatre of Dare Opens Season with ‘Lying In State’ Political Comedy

Theatre of Dare has announced that their upcoming 26th season will open this month with the timely political comedy Lying In State. Crusty campaign managers. Ex-wives. A dim-witted governor.  Exotic dancers. Self-promoting businessmen. No, they’re...

Dare Arts Council’s Emerald Elegance Gala Channels Creativity

You are invited to channel your inner creativity on Saturday, October 22 at the Dare County Arts Council’s Emerald Elegance Gala at Pirate’s Cove Pavilion in Manteo from 7pm to 12am. Delectable cuisine by...

Weekend Movie Update – Sept. 30, 2016: ‘Masterminds’ of NC

An all star comedic lineup brings the North Carolina-filmed Masterminds into theaters this week, while Tim Burton visits a Home for Peculiar Children, Kurt Russell fights a Deepwater fire, and Sully lands at The Pioneer. Here’s your...

Nags Head Elementary Pumpkin Fair Kicks Off OBX Halloween Season 2016

Halloween season officially arrives on the Outer Banks this weekend, with Nags Head Elementary School’s annual Great Pumpkin Fair kicking off the countdown to OBX HalloWeek. The family friendly fall festival includes rides, such...

Wanchese Woods Returns To Haunt Outer Banks Halloween 2016

Beware what lurks in the dark as the local haunted trail Wanchese Woods returns to terrify those souls brave enough to enter the popular attraction this Halloween on the Outer Banks in October. With...

[Movie Review] Bad Guys Do Good In ‘Suicide Squad’

The bad guys of DC Comics are given an offer they can’t refuse and sent on a mission to save the world in the all-star ensemble Suicide Squad, bringing together a team of some...

Weekend Movie Update – Sept. 23, 2016: ‘Magnificent’ Remake

A Magnificent remake rides into theaters this week, while Storks deliver animated fun, and The Light shines at The Pioneer. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the weekend of September 23, 2016! The romantic drama The Light...

[UPDATE: CANCELLED] Watercolor Society Of NC Bringing More Than Color To Outer Banks

UPDATE (10/7/16): This event has been cancelled due to expected impacts of Hurricane Matthew, and will be rescheduled for a later date. Watercolorists from across the state will travel to Manteo October 8-14 for...

Wildlife Refuge Hosting Humpback Whale Program

 On Thursday night, September 29th at 7pm at the National Wildlife Refuges Visitor Center for an intriguing program about Humpback whales and the Humpback Whale Sanctuary in Maui.   Refuge Volunteer Terry Mitchell also volunteers...

Preview ‘Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks’ Season 3 Finale

Season 3 of the locally filmed series Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks airs on Mondays on the National Geographic Channel (NatGeo), and we now have two preview clips from this Monday’s Season Finale episode, entitled “Luck...

2016 Outer Banks Bluegrass Festival Returns To Manteo

Best known for their Grammy winning hit “Man of Constant Sorrow” from the George Clooney film Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?, the Soggy Bottom Boys will headline the 5th Annual Outer Banks Bluegrass Festival this...

Weekend Movie Update – Sept. 16, 2016: ‘Blair Witch’ Returns

A new group of kids with cameras go back into the woods in search of the Blair Witch in theaters this week, while Bridget Jones gets pregnant, Snowden gets busted, and Kubo lands at The Pioneer....

‘American Horror Story: My Roanoke Nightmare’ Lost Colony Theme Revealed!

The hit FX anthology series American Horror Story is taking on America’s first urban legend and the original mystery of The Lost Colony in a big way, as the Season 6 premiere tonight revealed that this...

Preview ‘Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks’ Season 3 Episode 9

Season 3 of the locally filmed series Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks airs on Mondays on the National Geographic Channel (NatGeo), and we now have two preview clips from the next new episode, entitled “Striking Distance”,...

Outer Banks Halloween Parade Adds Great Pumpkin Contest

The 3rd Annual Outer Banks Halloween Parade of Costumes returns to Kelly’s in Nags Head, NC on Sunday, October 30, 2016, presented by OBX Entertainment, and this year we are adding an all new...

Weekend Movie Update – Sept. 9, 2016: ‘Sully’ Lands

The “miracle on the Hudson” is relived in theaters this week, while animals get Wild, as the Bough Breaks, and a Dragon visits The Pioneer. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the weekend of...

Kelly’s Welcomes Roman Sams Band [Concert Preview]

From Kinston, North Carolina, the Roman Sams Band will take the stage in concert at Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant and Tavern this weekend in Nags Head.  With a blend of rock and country favorites...

National Park Service To Present Science Workshop

Cape Hatteras National Seashore will conduct a science workshop to evaluate factors affecting shorebirds and sea turtles on Seashore beaches. The workshop will take place from September 26-27, 2016 at: Ramada Plaza Nags Head...

New World Festival of the Arts Award Recipients Announced

Over 75 world-class artists gathered at the Manteo waterfront August 17-18 to showcase their work in the 35th Annual New World Festival of the Arts. This year’s New World Festival of the Arts Jury...