Author: Matt Artz

‘A Dickens Tale’ To Be Told At Roanoke Island Festival Park

Bright Star Touring Theatre, a national professional touring theatre company based in Asheville, NC will present A Dickens Tale in the Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park on Saturday, December 5, at 3:30 p.m. (doors...

Coloring Is Therapy At OBX Pride Fundraiser

OBX Pride and Waveriders Coffeehouse will sponsor an adult coloring therapy event with beer, wine, and live music by Steve Hauser this Sunday, Nov. 29 from 4 to 6:30pm at Waveriders, located in the Pirates Quay...

See Santa, Kites With Lights Thanksgiving Weekend in Nags Head

Santa is already making the rounds throughout the Outer Banks, dropping into Nags Head for the annual “Kites With Lights” event this weekend. You can share all your Christmas wishes and get your picture...

‘Wonder Woman’ Begins Filming, First Photo Revealed! [Trending]

Warner Bros. put out a press release this morning confirming that the new Wonder Woman movie has begun filming and announcing many new cast members, while star Gal Gadot took to Twitter to unveil...

Cucalorus Offering Grant For Independent NC Filmmakers

Thanks to funding from the North Carolina Film Office, the Wilmington-based Cucalorus Film Festival now has a new “Filmed in NC” grant that will offer a total of $10,000 for small movie projects by...

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2015 on the Outer Banks!

If you’re not cooking your own turkey this year, here’s a taste of what you can feast on at some of our favorite Outer Banks restaurants on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2015! The...

OBWC Angel Gift Program Funds Needed for Children’s Christmas

The 2015 Outer Banks Woman’s Club Angel Gift Program is underway and needs your help. The number of children who qualify for assistance through Dare County Social Services has increased this year to 450...

Jennette’s Fishing Pier Announces Winter Hours

Jennette’s Fishing Pier in Nags Head will shift to its winter hours of operation at the end of this month. The historic local landmark will be open to the public from 8am to 5pm starting on...

AmeriCorps NCCC Team Joins Outer Banks Group National Parks

In recent weeks, the National Park Service Outer Banks Group has been joined by AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) team, “Delta 6.”  The team has provided valuable service to the agency and the...

Outer Banks Weekend Movie Update – Nov. 20, 2015: ‘Hunger Games’ End

Jennifer Lawrence returns to the role that made her a household name for one last round of Hunger Games, as Mockingjay Part 2 opens in theaters this weekend, while Seth Rogan hunts for a...

Manteo Christmas Celebration Kicks Off Outer Banks Holiday Season

The Town of Manteo will kickoff the Outer Banks holiday season with their annual Christmas Celebration happening the first weekend of December.   The festivities will begin on Friday, Dec. 4, with the Boat...

Dare Arts Council Announces Joint Chicamacomico Historical Art Project

Outer Banks artists will have a unique chance to combine their creative talents with local history in the coming year as part of a joint venture between the Dare County Arts Council (DCAC) and...

Nags Head Gets $1 Million for Dowdy Park Project

The former site of Dowdy’s Amusement Park in Nags Head is about to be reborn, as the town has just received $1 million in grant funds to construct what will be now simply known...

Outer Banks Weekend Movie Update – Nov. 13, 2015: Christmas for ‘Coopers’

Christmas arrives for The Coopers in theaters this week, while an underdog fights to play football, the true story of 33 miners buried in an explosion in Chile comes to life, and the inspirational...

‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Launches First TV Spot [Trending]

The first official TV spot for Star Wars: The Force Awakens arrived a few days ago and, as expected, it has dominated all top trending topics on the internet ever since. The new spot is...

Dare County Arts Council Veterans Exhibit Receives Surprise Addition

The Friends of the Outer Banks History Center received a welcome surprise addition to the Family Traditions of Service exhibit that is currently on display upstairs in the Dare County Arts Council, 300 Queen...

Wright Brothers Memorial Entrance Fee Waived on Veterans Day

National Park Service Outer Banks Group Superintendent David Hallac announced today that Wright Brothers National Memorial will be joining national park units across the country in honoring current and former servicemen and women and...

Theatre of Dare Bringing ‘Wonderful Life’ To Kill Devil Hills

Theatre of Dare is coming home for the holidays. The organization, currently celebrating its 25th season of community theatre on the Outer Banks, will perform It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play at...

Outer Banks Marathon 2015 Highlights [Video / Photo Gallery]

The 10th Annual Outer Banks Marathon ran from Kitty Hawk to Roanoke Island on Sunday, November 8, once again drawing thousands of runners to participate in the popular event. Click HERE to purchase prints...

‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ International Trailer Reveals New Footage [Trending]

A new international trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens hit the internet this morning, featuring a lot of brand new footage from the most anticipated movie of the decade and plenty of emotional...