Author: Matt Artz

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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...

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University of Vermont Students Assist with NPS Outer Banks Projects

[twitter-follow screen_name=’obxe’ show_count=’yes’] For the second season, a group of young University of Vermont students have traveled to the Outer Banks Group national parks to assist with many park “springtime sprucing-up” projects.  These energetic...

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‘Sons Of Anarchy’ Star Tommy Flanagan Joins Outer Banks Bike Week

This year’s Outer Banks Bike Week has attracted the attention of one of Hollywood’s favorite bikers, as we have just learned that Tommy Flanagan, star of the long running hit FX series Sons of...

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Disney Takes You To 'Tomorrowland' In Epic New Trailer [Trending]

[twitter-follow screen_name=’obxe’ show_count=’yes’] Disney debuted an epic new trailer yesterday for the upcoming fantasy adventure Tomorrowland, based on the titular futuristic area of Disney World and starring George Clooney and Charolotte, North Carolina native...

Kelly's owner Mike Kelly with Sue Artz on the set of the OBX Entertainment series 'OBXE TV' on March 5, 2015 (photo by Matt Artz for OBXentertainment.com)

‘OBXE TV’ Ep. 37 – Kelly’s Owner Mike Kelly [Video]

Season 2 of our original Outer Banks entertainment news series OBXE TV continues with Episode 37, featuring an all new interview with our special guest Mike Kelly, owner of Kelly’s Restaurant and Tavern, as well...

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Outer Banks Weekend Movie Update – March 6, 2015: 'Chappie' Comes Alive

[twitter-follow screen_name=’obxe’ show_count=’yes’] A robot is humanity’s last hope in theaters this week, while Vince Vaughn has Unfinished Business, and Spongebob arrives at The Pioneer. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the weekend of March...

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Outer Banks Quilt Show To Feature Vendor Day At Festival Park

[twitter-follow screen_name=’obxe’ show_count=’yes’] The Outer Banks Community Quilt Show will feature a Vendor Day in March at Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo. You are invited to join local crafts and tradespeople offering quilting...

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Kill Devil Hills To Hold Public Hearing On Beach Nourishment

[twitter-follow screen_name=’obxe’ show_count=’yes’] Beach nourishment could finally be coming to Kill Devil Hills, if a proposed project is approved by the town’s Board of Commissioners. The next step in the process will be a...

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NPS Know Your Park Series Continues With Sharks Of NC

[twitter-follow screen_name=’obxe’ show_count=’yes’] The National Park Service Outer Banks Group Know Your Park citizen science program series continues this winter with upcoming scheduled presentations. Charles Bangley, a PhD candidate in the Coastal Resources Management...