Author: Matt Artz

‘Huck Finn’ Kids Show Comes To Roanoke Island Festival Park

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke’s Summer Theatre Workshop returns July 15, 16, and 17 to Roanoke Island Festival Park’s Indoor Theatre with Mark Twain’s classic Huck Finn’s Story. The production will be...

New ‘Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks’ Season 2 Preview Arrives

The upcoming second season of Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks (formerly Wicked Tuna: North vs. South) will premiere on the National Geographic Channel (NatGeo) in less than two weeks, and we now have our first...

Watch Outer Banks July 4th Fireworks! [Video / Photo Gallery]

We hope you all had an enjoyable Independence Day Weekend, and with plenty of Outer Banks July 4th fireworks displays happening throughout the area, the sky was alive with explosions of color in celebration...

See Our Favorite July 4th Movies!

Independence Day Weekend is upon us, and whether you are enjoying the beach, a cookout, or just quality time with family and loved ones, you need look no further than our list of the...

Hear Our Favorite July 4th Songs!

Independence Day Weekend is upon us, and whether you are enjoying the beach, a cookout, or just quality time with family and loved ones, you need look no further than our Spotify playlist of...

Author Matthew Quick Outer Banks Book Signing Announced

The Outer Banks author of The Silver Linings Playbook, which was recently made into an Academy Award winning movie starring Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper, will be signing copies of his newest book this...

Outer Banks Weekend Movie Update – July 1, 2015: ‘Terminator’ Is Back

He said he would “be back” and now Arnold Schwarzenegger is fulfilling that promise (again) in the big screen comeback of the Terminator, facing stiff competition in theaters this week against Magic Mike and...

Outer Banks Movies On The Sound Finds ‘Nemo’

The Outer Banks Children at Play Museum is once again presenting free outdoor screenings of some of your favorite family films every Friday night this summer as part the Movies on the Sound program, continuing...

July 4, 2006 at Avalon Pier in Kill Devil Hills (photo: Artz Music & Photography)

Outer Banks July 4th Events To Celebrate Independence Day 2015

It’s the Fourth of July and we have compiled a list of events going on around the Outer Banks where you can celebrate America’s birthday this Independence Day and watch a spectacular fireworks display...

‘Happily Ever After’ Outer Banks Kids Show Playing Festival Park

Bright Star Touring Theatre brings “Happily Ever After” to the Outer Banks, at the Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park July 8, 9, 10. The production is a hilarious rendition of some of...

Outer Vapes owners Christine and Ronnie Beasley with Sue Artz on the set of the OBX Entertainment series 'OBXE TV' on June 24, 2015 (photo by Matt Artz for OBXentertainment.com)

‘OBXE TV’ Ep. 50 – Outer Vapes Owners [Video]

Season 2 of our original Outer Banks entertainment news series OBXE TV continues with Episode 50, featuring special guests Christine and Ronnie Beasley, owners of Outer Vapes Custom Vapors and Lounge in Kill Devil Hills...

Jefferson Starship Landing On Outer Banks [Concert Preview]

Rock icons Jefferson Starship will be live in concert on the Outer Banks for the first time this summer at The Lost Colony‘s historic Waterside Theatre. Welcoming Jefferson Starship to its first ever area...

Outer Banks Summeritaville Concert Highlights [Video / Photo Gallery]

The 3rd Annual Outer Banks Summeritaville Concert returned to Hatteras Island last night, with local favorites Jonny Waters and Company and SOULone live on stage at the spacious Waves Village Watersports Resort in Rodanthe....

‘Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks’ Adds All-Female Reel Action

The upcoming second season of Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks (formerly Wicked Tuna: North vs. South) will feature some returning favorites as well as some new additions to the cast, including the first all-female boat...

[Movie Review] Dinosaurs Rule ‘Jurassic World’

Genetically engineered dinosaurs live once again at the ultimate theme park for thrill seekers who have seen it all in the sequel Jurassic World, a fun ride that reminds viewers why we all fell...

Outer Banks July 4th Concert Returns To Festival Park, Manteo

Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo will once again host their annual Outer Banks July 4th concert, featuring patriotic music performed live this year by the Second Marine Aircraft Wing Band, to be followed...

‘Max’ Brings Inspiring True Story To Life In Theaters [NC Film]

From MGM Studios, Sunswept Entertainment, and Picture 8 Productions, the a new family movie Max, filmed in and around Charlotte, Asheville, Kings Mountain, Elkin, Faith, Gastonia, and Cedar Mountain, North Carolina and inspired by a true story,...

‘Salsa Cinderella’ Kids Show Spices Up Festival Park, Outer Banks

Grey Seal Puppets brings Salsa Cinderella, this classic tale of love and footwear, with a spicy twist, July 1-3 to the Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park.  All the familiar characters are re-imagined...

Outer Banks Weekend Movie Update – June 26, 2015: ‘Max’ Meets ‘Ted 2’

A foul mouthed teddy bear returns to the big screen and man’s best friend comes home from war in theaters this week, while emotions come to life at the historic Pioneer. Here’s your Outer...

Go Back ‘Under The Dome’ With Season 3 Preview [NC Film]

Filmed in Wilmington, North Carolina, the hit CBS drama Under the Dome returns for Season 3 beginning tonight, and we have a sneak peek at tonight’s two-hour event, featuring new episodes entitled “Move On” and “But...