Author: Matt Artz

Dare Arts Council Offering Preschool Music Class

Dare County Arts Council is pleased to present a six-week music workshop for preschoolers. “Musical Moments” is a fun and engaging six-week workshop of fun-filled yet educational classes for preschoolers who are close in...

Outer Banks Weekend Movie Update – Feb. 20, 2015: Back to the 'Hot Tub'

The Hot Tub Time Machine travels back to theaters this week, while Kevin Costner coaches, The Duff digs into teen angst, and director Clint Eastwood brings an American Sniper to the historic Pioneer. Here’s your Outer...

‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ Reveals Aquaman! [Trending]

Director Zack Snyder (Dawn of the Dead, Watchmen, Sucker Punch, Man of Steel) set the internet on fire today by revealing our first official look at Jason Momoa (Game of Thrones) as Aquaman in...

Jolly Roger Hosts Talent Quest Karaoke Contest [Video / Photo Gallery]

The Jolly Roger Restaurant in Kill Devil Hills is hosting their 2nd annual “Jollyokie” Talent Quest karaoke contest each week through March, with the local winners advancing to the regional round in Myrtle Beach...

Dare Arts Council Presents Kids Craft Workshop

Dare County Arts Council is pleased to present a Spring Craft Workshop for Kids. This is a fun and engaging six-week workshop teaching kids the fundamentals of fine craft. Projects will include instruction in...

Nature Conservancy Hosting Coastal Resilience Open House

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 collected and used...

National Park Service 'Know Your Park' Series To Feature Phragmites

UPDATE 2/23/15: The “Know Your Park” programs scheduled for Feb. 23 and Feb. 24 have been CANCELLED. The National Park Service Outer Banks Group Know Your Park citizen science program series continues this winter...

Chrissy Teachout Is Dare Arts Council Featured Artist of the Month

Dare County Arts Council is pleased to present a special exhibit of photography for the month of March, featuring artist Chrissy Teachout. A native of the North Carolina mountains, Ms. Teachout is a writer...

Cape Hatteras Ranked 5th In Travel Channel 101 Sand n' Surf Hotspots

The Travel Channel recently posted its new countdown of 101 Sand n’ Surf Hotspots, ranking Cape Hatteras National Seashore on the Outer Banks as number 5 in the countdown. The site says of Cape...

Theatre of Dare Presents 'Godspell' in March

The cast for the third production of Theatre of Dare’s ongoing 24th season are now diligently working on bringing you their next play, Godspell, a reverent, uplifting musical beginning the first weekend in March. Based...

'The Lost Colony' Announces 2015 Outer Banks Local Auditions

Heads up Outer Banks actors! Local auditions for the upcoming season of The Lost Colony will be held this Saturday in Manteo. Read on for the full press release! On Saturday, February 21, 2015...

Dare Arts Council Presents 2015 Frank Stick Memorial Art Show

Dare County Arts Council is pleased to present the 37th Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show. Established in 1978 by Dare County Arts Council, this is the longest running visual art exhibition in the...

Nags Head Outfall Work To Close Admiral St. Beach Access

Perhaps starting as early as today (February 16), the North Carolina Department of Transportation will be using the Admiral Street public beach access in Nags Head to stage equipment that will be used to...

OBXE TV Season 2 - Outer Banks Entertainment News Web Series

OBX Entertainment To Premiere 'OBXE TV' Season 2 On March 2

OBX Entertainment is excited to announce the return of OBXE TV for a second season of all-new episodes, featuring original content, interviews with local celebrities, on location event reports, and more. Produced by OBX...

OBX Brewfest Reveals Participating Brewery Lineup

Producers of the OBX Brewfest have announced the brewery lineup for the inaugural craft beer festival, which will take place May 31, 2015 at the Outer Banks Event Site in Nags Head. The event...

Motu Music Foundation Presents Teachers Concert

The Motu Music Foundation is presenting a concert featuring some of the Outer Banks’ most creative and skilled musician – the teachers.   The event, “An Evening with Music Teachers”, will be on Saturday...

Jolly Roger Announces New National Karaoke Contest

The Jolly Roger Restaurant in Kill Devil Hills is hosting their 2nd annual “Jollyokie” Talent Quest karaoke contest each week through March, with the local winners advancing to the regional round in Myrtle Beach...

Outer Banks Weekend Movie Update – Feb. 13, 2015: 'Fifty Shades' of Hype

It’s an R-rated only Valentine’s week, as theaters get Fifty Shades of kinky, while Kingsmen fight to be the next Avengers, and director Clint Eastwood brings an American Sniper to the historic Pioneer. Here’s your Outer Banks...

'The Longest Ride' Debuts Romantic New Trailer [NC Film]

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we have a brand new official trailer for the movie adaptation of the latest Nicholas Sparks romance, The Longest Ride, filmed in and around Wilmington, Winston-Salem, and Jacksonville, North...

Phish's Trey Anastasio and Tom Marshall Songwriting on Outer Banks

Phish frontman Trey Anastasio has been enjoying some quality time on the Outer Banks this month, along with his bandmate and songwriting partner Tom Marshall. Marshall shared a photo via Twitter on Sunday night...