Author: Matt Artz

Sue Artz with Dare County Arts Council Executive Director Chris Sawin on the set of the OBX Entertainment series 'OBXE TV' on March 16, 2015. (photo by OBXentertainment.com)

‘OBXE TV’ Ep. 39 – Dare Arts Council Director Chris Sawin [Video]

Season 2 of our original Outer Banks entertainment news series OBXE TV continues with Episode 39, featuring an interview with our special guest Chris Sawin, executive director of the Dare County Arts Council. Chris will...

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The Beatles 1964 Tribute Band Returning To Outer Banks

The ultimate Beatles tribute band will return to the Outer Banks this summer to perform live once again at the historic Waterside Theatre at Fort Raleigh on Roanoke Island in June. The Lost Colony...

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Outer Banks Forum Presents Windsync Ensemble [Concert Preview]

[twitter-follow screen_name=’obxe’ show_count=’yes’] The Outer Banks Forum for the Lively Arts presents the renowned ensemble Windsync live in concert in Kill Devil Hills this month. Be mesmerized by Windsync, hailed by the Houston Chronicle...

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'Paper Towns' First Trailer, Poster Revealed [NC Film]

[twitter-follow screen_name=’obxe’ show_count=’yes’] Filmed partially in and around Concord and Charlotte, North Carolina, the first official trailer for the romantic drama Paper Towns has come online today. 20th Century Fox has revealed the first...

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Haunted History Tour Brings Ghosts Of 'The Lost Colony' To Life

[twitter-follow screen_name=’obxe’ show_count=’yes’] The history of our modern America began here…experience it in an entirely new way. The Lost Colony is extremely excited to present the Haunted History interactive ghost tour to the public in...

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Outer Banks Nature Conservancy Hosting Coastal Resilience Open House

[twitter-follow screen_name=’obxe’ show_count=’yes’] The Outer Banks office of The Nature Conservancy, North Carolina Chapter, is bringing together stakeholders from Roanoke Island to engage in discussions about coastal hazards in their communities. Information will be...

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[UPDATE: CANCELED] Dare Arts Council Song To Stage Workshop Features Grammy Winner

[twitter-follow screen_name=’obxe’ show_count=’yes’] UPDATE 4/10/15: This event has been canceled. Dare County Arts Council has announced new details about the upcoming Song To Stage Songwriting Workshop, featuring multi-award winning songwriter and veteran instructor Louisa...

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Delta Rae To Play Kelly’s, Nags Head In July [Concert Preview]

North Carolina’s own Delta Rae have toured around the world, appeared on Conan and had their music featured on HBO’s True Blood, and now the new age folk rock band is coming the Outer Banks, live...

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Outer Banks Weekend Movie Update – March 20, 2015: 'Divergent' Sequel

The futuristic rebels of The Divergent Series are back in theaters this week, while Sean Penn is The Gunman and North Carolina native Julianne Moore is Still Alice at the historic Pioneer. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie...

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'Max' Debuts Inspirational First Trailer [NC Film]

[twitter-follow screen_name=’obxe’ show_count=’yes’] Filmed in and around Charlotte, Asheville, Kings Mountain, Elkin, Faith, Gastonia, and Cedar Mountain, North Carolina, MGM Studios, Sunswept Entertainment, and Picture 8 Productions has just released the first official trailer and poster...

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US Fish And Wildlife Service Accepting Comments On Hunt Fees

[twitter-follow screen_name=’obxe’ show_count=’yes’] The US Fish and Wildlife Service is accepting public comments on the proposal to charge a fee for hunting permits on Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge.  The proposal is to charge...

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Kill Devil Hills Supports No Change In Occupancy Tax Distribution

[twitter-follow screen_name=’obxe’ show_count=’yes’] The Town of Kill Devil Hills Board of Commissioners has released a public statement officially opposing possible changes in occupancy tax distribution that were recently proposed by North Carolina Senator Bill...

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National Park Service Offers Free Nature Programs For Preschoolers

[twitter-follow screen_name=’obxe’ show_count=’yes’] Participants in the National Park Service Outer Banks Group’s Preschool Young Naturalist Program recently designed their own walking sticks (pictured below) before heading out on the nature trail behind the National...

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Pac-Man Leads Alien Attack In 'Pixels' First Trailer [Trending]

[twitter-follow screen_name=’obxe’ show_count=’yes’] The first official trailer for the upcoming comedy Pixels has just come online, and it is currently taking a huge bite out of the internet, thanks to classic video game icons...

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Theatre of Dare Brings 'Aesop's Fables' to Dare County Kids

[twitter-follow screen_name=’obxe’ show_count=’yes’] The Tortoise and The Hare. The Fox and The Grapes. For more than two thousand years, these and other simple tales have brought life lessons to children and adults around the...

Sue Artz with Outer Banks Children At Play Executive Director Carole Dawn Emerson on the set of the OBX Entertainment series 'OBXE TV' on March 14, 2015. (photo by Matt Artz for OBXentertainment.com)

‘OBXE TV’ Ep. 38 – Children At Play Director Carole Dawn Emerson [Video]

Season 2 of our original Outer Banks entertainment news series OBXE TV continues with Episode 38, featuring an interview with our special guest Carole Dawn Emerson, executive director of the Outer Banks Children At Play...

Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Parade Takes Over Nags Head [Video / Photo Gallery]

Recognized as the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration in North Carolina, the 26th Annual Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Parade took over the beach road (NC 12) in Nags Head once again today, and OBX Entertainment...

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National Park Service Announces Pre-Nesting Beach Closures

[twitter-follow screen_name=’obxe’ show_count=’yes’] To protect breeding habitat for important shorebirds, Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) staff are implementing pre-nesting closures in several beach locations.  During the winter, staff conducted annual assessments of preferred breeding...

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Outer Banks Weekend Movie Update – March 13, 2015: 'Cinderella' Arrives

Disney brings the classic tale of Cinderella back to theaters this week, and and Liam Neeson tries to Run All Night, while Kevin Costner coaches at the historic Pioneer. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for...

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Kill Devil Hills Historic Landmarks Open House 2015 Announced

[twitter-follow screen_name=’obxe’ show_count=’yes’] The Kill Devil Hills Historic Landmarks Open House event is back in April, offering a glimpse into some of the town’s most striking local structures.  The self-guided tour of a sampling...