Author: Matt Artz

Local Comedy Play To Premiere At Baum Center, Kill Devil Hills

What happens when the owners of a bar each decide independently to surprise the other by selling the place? The Tides, an original play by local theater staple Julia Scheer, will enjoy its world...

History Channel Series ‘Six’ To Film In North Carolina

Wilmington, North Carolina has been selected as the filming location for the upcoming History Channel series Six, a new scripted drama that is inspired by real missions from the military special operations unit. The History...

New Ocracoke Beach Access Ramp 63 Construction Underway

National Park Service Outer Banks Group Superintendent David Hallac announced today that VRHabilis, LLC, of Knoxville, Tennessee has begun the new ramp construction project to provide additional off-road vehicle (ORV) access to ocean beaches...

OBX Entertainment Announces 2016 Halloween Parade First Details

OBX Entertainment Announces 2016 Halloween Parade First Details

The 3rd Annual Outer Banks Halloween Parade of Costumes returns to Kelly’s in Nags Head, NC on Sunday, October 30, 2016, presented by OBX Entertainment! Registration for the parade opens and the pre-parade Halloween...

“Magic Mike” Stoffel Dead at 63

“Magic Mike” Stoffel Dead at 63

The Outer Banks has lost one of its favorite local entertainers today, as Mike Stoffel, known to thousands as “Magic Mike” the clown, has died at the age of 63. After serving in the...

Outer Banks Weekend Movie Update – Jan. 8, 2016: Dicaprio’s ‘Revenant’

Leonardo Dicaprio tries to survive the brutal wilderness and Brad Bitt banks it all in theaters this week, while The Force Awakens continues at the historic Pioneer. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the weekend...

UNC CSI to Host Slave Wrecks Project Archaeology Presentation

The UNC Coastal Studies Institute is hosting a maritime heritage themed lecture entitled “The Slave Wrecks Project”, as part of the ongoing “Science on the Sound” lecture series.  The lecture will be held at...

Wright Brothers National Memorial Entrance Fee Waived on MLK Day

Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills will be joining national parks across the country in celebrating the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday by waiving entrance fees on Monday, January 18, 2016.  The...

[Movie Review] ‘Star Wars’ Returns As ‘The Force Awakens’

[Movie Review] ‘Star Wars’ Returns As ‘The Force Awakens’

The Force Awakens is the Star Wars movie you’re looking for, a long awaited sequel to Return of the Jedi launching a new generation into the epic mythology well established in six prior blockbusters,...

The 7 Most Anticipated Outer Banks Events of 2016

The new year is here and 2016 is going to be full of huge events on the Outer Banks, but we have gathered the most important dates for you to mark on your calendar...

Our Top 10 Most Popular OBX Entertainment Stories of 2015

Our Top 10 Most Popular OBX Entertainment Stories of 2015

What a Wicked year it was again here at OBX Entertainment, where big name music news, Bike Week, and the only hit television series ever to be filmed on the Outer Banks headlined our...

Dare County Arts Council Announces Winter Workshop Events

Dare County Arts Council is presenting a number of winter education opportunities, with numerous options for both adults and children. Courses are led by professional artists from Dare County as well as regionally and...

Outer Banks Weekend Movie Update – Dec. 31, 2015: Tarantino’s ‘Hateful’ Return

Quentin Tarantino’s new western The Hateful Eight rides into theaters this week, while The Force Awakens continues at the historic Pioneer. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the weekend of Dec. 31, 2015! The historic...

Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2015 On The Outer Banks

Here’s what’s happening on the Outer Banks for New Year’s Eve, ringing in 2016 on Thursday night, December 31, 2015! Jolly Roger Restaurant in Kill Devil Hills has a full menu of specials, plus...