Author: Matt Artz

Weekend Movie Update – June 30, 2017: ‘Despicable’ Sequel

Another Despicable sequel arrives in theaters this week, while The House gambles on grownup comedy. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the weekend of June 30, 2017! The comedy sequel Despicable Me 3 (rated PG) opens on...

‘Cinderella’ Puppet Show Playing At Roanoke Island Festival Park

The 2017 Children’s Performance Series at Roanoke Island Festival Park kicks off with Cinderella, presented by Columbia Marionette Theatre, live on stage in Manteo.  You are invited to enjoy this peppy marionette interpretation of...

208th Army Band Playing Free July 4th Concert At Festival Park

The 208th Army Band will present a free Independence Day concert on July 4th in the Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo. The 208th Army Band is a United States Army...

H2OBX Waterpark Highlights [Video / Photo Gallery]

H2OBX Waterpark Highlights [Video / Photo Gallery]

After a brief delay on Wednesday due to weather, the much anticipated H2OBX Waterpark officially opened to the public on Thursday (June 22) in Currituck County, welcoming guests to one of the most innovatively designed and uniquely located waterparks...

H2OBX Outer Banks Waterpark Opens In Currituck

After a brief delay on Wednesday due to weather, the much anticipated H2OBX Waterpark officially opened to the public on Thursday (June 22) in Currituck County, welcoming guests to one of the most innovatively designed and uniquely located waterparks...

Killer Dunes 2-Miler And Fun Run Support Friends Of Jockey’s Ridge

You are invited to start off your Independence Day, July 4, by completing a two-mile course on the tallest natural sand dune in the Eastern United States at the annual Killer Dunes 2-Miler and...

Big Bang Boom Kids Show Playing At Roanoke Island Festival Park

The 2017 Children’s Performance Series at Roanoke Island Festival Park kicks off with Big Bang Boom Children’s Concert this month in Manteo. Big Bang Boom is a three-piece power pop band of dynamic dads...

Weekend Movie Update – June 23, 2017: ‘Baby Driver’ Revs Up

The ultimate soundtrack for speed arrives in theaters this week, while the Transformers continue to battle, and Wonder Woman stands tall at the Pioneer Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the weekend of June 23,...

Winter Arrives In ‘Game Of Thrones’ Season 7 New Trailer

It may be the first day of summer, but winter is here in the second official trailer for the upcoming Season 7 of HBO’s Emmy winning drama series Game of Thrones. The new two-minute preview...

‘The Mummy’ Reborn Unwraps Dark Universe [Review]

 The rebirth of The Mummy is upon us, with the latest reboot of the franchise kicking off Universal’s recently announced Dark Universe of interconnected films that will re-launch all of the studio’s classic horror...

Outer Banks Woman’s Club Provides Scholarships for UNC CSI Visit

The Outer Banks Woman’s Club continues to support UNC CSI Education Programs through generous donations that provide scholarships for local students to visit UNC CSI.  Funding from the club covers transportation expenses and program...

Weekend Movie Update – June 16, 2017: ‘Transformers’ Roll Out

There is more than meets the eye to The Last Knight when the fifth Transformers movie crashes into theaters this week, while Scarlett Johansson has a pre-wedding Rough Night, Disney returns to the world...

Summer Children’s Shows Return To Roanoke Island Festival Park

Roanoke Island Festival Park is once again hosting a variety of children’s shows this summer. The shows take place each week on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10:30am and on Thursday evenings at 6pm. Tickets...

Kill Devil Hills Beach Nourishment Coming Sooner Than Expected

Kill Devil Hills Beach Nourishment Coming Sooner Than Expected

 The ongoing beach nourishment project that began in Duck last month is actually moving ahead of schedule, and as a result, the contractor has changed the project schedule and the town of Kill Devil...