Author: Matt Artz

Outer Banks Weekend Movie Update – April 17, 2015: ‘Blart’ Is Back

Social media gets haunted in theaters this week, while Paul Blart leaves the mall, and the Monkey Kingdom comes to life. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the weekend of April 17, 2015!...

New ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Teaser Revealed! [Trending]

Disney and Lucasfilm have just unveiled a brand new official teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, featuring a mystical voice over from Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and our first look at returning...

Fee Free Weekend Announced At Wright Brothers National Memorial

Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills will be joining national park sites across the country in celebrating the first weekend of National Park Week by waiving admission fees on Saturday and Sunday,...

Humpback Whale Spotted Playing Near Jennette's Pier, Nags Head

[twitter-follow screen_name=’obxe’ show_count=’yes’] What looked like a young humpback whale was captured frolicking in the ocean just off of the end of Jennette’s Fishing Pier in Nags Head at around noon today (Tuesday). Humpback whales...

Outer Banks Group Joins NPS Find Your Park Movement

[twitter-follow screen_name=’obxe’ show_count=’yes’] The Outer Banks Group of national parks join other parks, programs, and partners across the country to encourage everyone to find their park and share their stories online at FindYourPark.com.  Recently...

Earth Fair OBX Celebrates Earth Day At Jennette's Pier, Nags Head

[twitter-follow screen_name=’obxe’ show_count=’yes’] Jennette’s Pier will once again host the annual Earth Fair OBX celebration this year on Saturday, April 18, from 1 to 4pm, featuring educational exhibits, live entertainment, free rain barrels, birdhouses,...

Dare Arts Council Hosting Watercolor Workshop

[twitter-follow screen_name=’obxe’ show_count=’yes’] Dare County Arts Council is pleased to present a watercolor workshop with artist Jesi Pace-Berkeley, entitled “Faces and Figures”. This three day workshop will focus on figurative painting, and how to...

Theatre of Dare Presents Dating Comedy ‘Manly Men’

“You don’t know anything about women, do you?”  That line signals the end of another bad date for Harold, the protagonist of Theatre of Dare’s upcoming production of Manly Men. Fortunately, it also signals...

Auction To Benefit Visually Impaired Persons Fishing Tournament

[twitter-follow screen_name=’obxe’ show_count=’yes’] A “Night for Sight” dinner and auction to raise funds for the blind and visually impaired will be held at Duck Woods Country Club in Southern Shores on April 18 opening at...

National Park Service Honors Outer Banks Volunteers

[twitter-follow screen_name=’obxe’ show_count=’yes’] During National Volunteer Week, April 12-18, the National Park Service Outer Banks Group celebrates the volunteers that work at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Wright Brothers National Memorial, and Fort Raleigh National...

Outer Banks Weekend Movie Update – April 10, 2015: 'Longest Ride' From NC

[twitter-follow screen_name=’obxe’ show_count=’yes’] Another Nicholas Sparks romance filmed in North Carolina arrives in theaters this week, while Ryan Reynolds searches for a Woman in Gold and Sean Astin asks if you Believe. Here’s your Outer...

Cape Point Temporarily Closes ORV Beach Access

[twitter-follow screen_name=’obxe’ show_count=’yes’] National Park Service Outer Banks Group Deputy Superintendent Mark Dowdle announced today the temporary off-road vehicle (ORV) access closure of the Cape Point area in accordance with the requirements of the...

DCAC Announces Mollie Fearing Art Show Call For Entries

[twitter-follow screen_name=’obxe’ show_count=’yes’] Dare County Arts Council announces a Call for Entry for the 18 th Annual Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show. The Annual “Mollies” features an eclectic mix of artwork, which will be...

Paint Nite Brightens Outer Banks Nightlife

[twitter-follow screen_name=’obxe’ show_count=’yes’] Paint Nite is bringing art, food, and beverages together in a unique way, meant to inspire creativity and community bonding. Paint Nite invites people out to local bars and restaurants for...

Kill Devil Hills Hosting Historic Landmarks Open House

[twitter-follow screen_name=’obxe’ show_count=’yes’] The Kill Devil Hills Historic Landmarks Open House is coming up this month. The self-guided tour of a sampling of the historic homes will began with a reception for recent  historic home designations...

Sue Artz with Sweet T's owner Stacey Walters on the set of the OBX Entertainment series 'OBXE TV' on April 5, 2015. (photo by Matt Artz for OBXentertainment.com)

‘OBXE TV’ Ep. 41 – Sweet T’s Owner Stacey Walters [Video]

Season 2 of our original Outer Banks entertainment news series OBXE TV continues with Episode 41, featuring an all new interview with our special guest Stacey Walters, owner of Sweet T’s Coffee Beer and Wine...

Extended Spring Operating Hours Begin At Jennette's Pier

[twitter-follow screen_name=’obxe’ show_count=’yes’] As of today, Jennette’s Fishing Pier in Nags Head will extend its operating hours as the spring season kicks into high gear and the popular Outer Banks landmark prepares for another...

Celebrate Easter 2015 On The Outer Banks

[twitter-follow screen_name=’obxe’ show_count=’yes’] Easter 2015 is almost here on the Outer Banks, and we have compiled some of the funnest  and tastiest events happening this weekend to help you celebrate! The Jolly Roger Restaurant...

The Lost Colony Bringing Comedian Henry Cho To Outer Banks

[twitter-follow screen_name=’obxe’ show_count=’yes’] The Lost Colony has announced that comedian Henry Cho is coming to the Outer Banks, performing live on stage at the Sound Stage Theatre on Roanoke Island this month. Cho’s TV and...

Outer Banks Weekend Movie Update – April 3, 2015: 'Furious' Opening

[twitter-follow screen_name=’obxe’ show_count=’yes’] Another Furious sequel speeds into theaters this week, while Cinderella continues her stay at the historic Pioneer. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the weekend of April 3, 2015! At the historic Pioneer Theatre in...