Author: Matt Artz

Happy 63rd Birthday To Kill Devil Hills – KDH In Pop Culture

Today, March 6, 2016, the town of Kill Devil Hills celebrate its 63rd anniversary since the former village named for a famous local sand hill was incorporated in 1953.  There are numerous legends that attempt to...

Brewing Station Gets Outer Banks Ranked Among Best Craft Beer Resort Towns

The Outer Banks was singled out as one of 6 of America’s Best Resort Towns for Craft Beer in a new list published by CraftBeer.com, thanks the area’s innovative local brewers at the Outer...

Outer Banks Weekend Movie Update – March 4, 2016: Enter ‘Zootopia’

Disney takes you to Zootopia this week, as London falls and Tina Fey goes on a Foxtrot, while The Choice, filmed in North Carolina, arrives at The Pioneer. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the...

Easter Musical Announced In Kill Devil Hills

The Music Ministry of the Outer Banks Presbyterian Church will present “Praise His Holy Name”, a musical on the life of Christ on Saturday, March 19 at 7pm and Sunday, March 20 and at 4pm....

Billy Dee Williams Joins ‘Dirty Dancing’ Remake [NC Film]

The cast for ABC’s upcoming Dirty Dancing remake continues to grow, today adding some Star Wars star power in the form of Lando Calrissian himself, Billy Dee Williams (The Empire Strikes Back, Return of...

‘Ghostbusters’ First Official Trailer Revealed [Trending]

Who ya gonna call? Sony has just released the first official trailer for the upcoming Ghostbusters reboot, starring Kristen Wiig (Bridesmaids), Melissa McCarthy (Tammy), and Saturday Night Live standouts Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones,...

‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Comes Home On Blu-ray In April [Trending]

LucasFilm and Disney announced today that Star Wars: The Force Awakens (read our review) will be available on various online streaming services starting on April 1 and will then be released on Blu-ray on...

(UPDATE: CANCELLED) Micro Wrestling Federation Coming To Kelly’s, Nags Head

UPDATE: This event has been cancelled. Let’s get ready to rumble! The high flying midget stars of the Micro Wrestling Federation (MWF) are coming to the Outer Banks for the first time this month...

‘Modern Family’s Sarah Hyland Joins ‘Dirty Dancing’ Remake [NC Film]

The cast for ABC’s upcoming Dirty Dancing remake continues to heat up, with Modern Family star Sarah Hyland now set to put on her dancing shoes as the newest addition to the musical event....

Campbell University Choir Concert Coming To Kill Devil Hills

Outer Banks Presbyterian Church’s Music Ministry will host the Campbell University College Choir in concert on Wednesday, March 9, at 7:30pm.  The Campbell University Choir is the principal vocal ensemble of the Music Department in...

Theatre of Dare Marches ‘The Music Man’ into Manteo

Theatre of Dare will present their production of the popular musical The Music Man live on stage in March. If you’re looking for “Trouble”, you’ll find it this month in Manteo. You’ll also find “76...

Nicole Scherzinger ‘Dirty Dancing’ To North Carolina [NC Film]

Former Pussycat Dolls lead singer Nicole Scherzinger has officially joined Abigail Breslin (Scream Queens, Little Miss Sunshine) and Debra Messing (Will and Grace) in the upcoming TV musical remake of Dirty Dancing, about to shoot...

North Carolina Awards Three Film Grants [NC Film]

The North Carolina Department of Commerce announced on Friday that three upcoming film and TV productions are each recipients of funds from the state’s Film and Entertainment Grant program this year. You can read...

Outer Banks Women’s Winter Expo Highlights [Photo Gallery]

The 4th Annual Outer Banks Women’s Expo, presented by Outer Banks Entrepreneurs, returned to the Ramada Plaza in Kill Devil Hills this weekend, featuring more than 50 local crafters, service providers, and business professionals....

Throwback Gallery: David Allan Coe at Kelly’s (2012)

In keeping with the popular social media trend of #ThrowbackThursday, we are going to flashback to our own #OBX #TBT photo gallery from the OBX Entertainment archives! Today, we are featuring the legendary David...

Outer Banks History Center Announces NPS Centennial Events

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Park Service in 1916, the Outer Banks History Center is partnering with the National Park Service Outer Banks Group to present a...

Outer Banks Weekend Movie Update – Feb. 26, 2016: When ‘Gods’ Attack

Gods of Egypt rule in theaters this week, while Caesar hides out at The Pioneer. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the weekend of Feb. 26, 2016! The all-star comedy Hail Caesar (rated PG13), starring George...

Outer Banks Women’s Winter Expo Returns To Kill Devil Hills

The 4th Annual Outer Banks Women’s Expo returns to Kill Devil Hills this weekend, featuring dozens of locally owned businesses previewing what they have to offer the community. You are invited to come out...

Outer Banks Community Quilt Show Returns to Roanoke Island Festival Park

The Outer Banks Community Quilt Show returns to Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo this March.  Vintage and antique quilts of all sizes will be on display. The show will include quilts made, or...

National Park Service Centennial Outer Banks Events Announced

On August 25, 2016, the National Park Service turns 100 years old. To celebrate the 100th birthday of America’s national parks, Cape Hatteras National Seashore (NS), Wright Brothers National Memorial (NMEM), and Fort Raleigh...