Ozzie Artz of Kill Devil Hills starred as "Baby Virginia Dare" in the christening scene in 'The Lost Colony' on August 18, 2007. (photo: Artz Music & Photography)

‘The Lost Colony’ Announces Virginia Dare Baby Auditions

The most important date in the history of Roanoke Island is August 18, 1585.  It was on that date the Eleanor Dare gave birth to Virginia Dare, the first English child born in the...

Kathy Mattea Concert Relocated To Kill Devil Hills [Concert Preview]

The Kathy Mattea concert scheduled for this weekend at the Waterside Theatre on Roanoke Island has changed venues to the First Flight High School Auditorium in Kill Devil Hills. .  Due to the threating...

Learn To Fly At 2013 Wright Kite Festival

Kitty Hawk Kites’ 35th Annual Wright Kite Festival will color the sky above Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills this weekend. Featuring kite making, stunt and power kite lessons, and huge show...

[Local Buzz] Get Caught In ‘Charlotte’s Web’ At Festival Park

UNC Pembroke invites you to get caught in Charlotte’s Web live at Roanoke Island Festival Park this week. UNC Pembroke will present the classic and memorable story Charlotte’s Web based on the story by E.B....

[Local Buzz] See Shakespeare’s Complete Works (Abridged) In Manteo

UNC Pembroke is bringing The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) to Roanoke Island Festival Park this month. The University of North   Carolina at Pembroke’s University Theatre, in partnership with the Roanoke Island...

Outer Banks Pro Surfing Contest Returns Labor Day Weekend 2013

The annual Wave Riding Vehicles Outer Banks Pro surfing contest returns to Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head this year on Labor Day Weekend! Dates for the 2013 Outer Banks Pro have been announced to...

Country Legend Ralph Stanley Coming To Waterside Theatre [Concert Preview]

Country icon Ralph Stanley, the man behind the music of the 2000 film Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?, just announced his retirement last week, making his upcoming performance this weekend at the historic Waterside Theatre one of the last...

July 4, 2006 at Avalon Pier in Kill Devil Hills (photo: Artz Music & Photography)

Outer Banks July 4th Events Celebrate Independence Day

This week marks the peak of the local summer season, and there are numerous events scheduled throughout the Outer Banks to help you celebrate Independence Day this 4th of July! Currituck Heritage Park at...

[Local Buzz] Festival Park To Host OBX Children’s Author Suzanne Tate

Renowned Outer Banks author and local icon Suzanne Tate will be at Roanoke Island Festival Park this July for a special reading of her children’s books, followed by a book signing. Over two million Suzanne Tate books...

Meet ‘Peter Rabbit’ At Elizabethan Gardens

Hop on over to The Elizabethan Gardens this summer to see meet lovable Peter Rabbit in a one-act musical children’s play. Performances are on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:30am, June 26 through August 15 (except July 4) inside...

Authority Zero Brings Summer Sickness Tour To Kelly’s [Concert Preview]

The 2013 Summer Sickness Tour is coming to Nags Head the week of July 4th, featuring Authority Zero, Ballyhoo, and Versus the World live in concert at Kelly’s. Hot off the release of their...

Straight No Chaser Brings Modern A Cappella To Festival Park [Concert Preview]

Straight No Chaser, an all-male group out to change your perception of a cappella, will be live in concert at Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo this weekend. If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures...

[Local Buzz] Festival Park To Host July 4th Concert And Fireworks

The annual 4th of July Independence Day celebration at Roanoke Island Festival Park this year will feature a live patiotic concert followed by the Town of Manteo’s fireworks display. The Blue Aces, a division of the...

Della Basnight Returns To ‘The Lost Colony’ As Dame Coleman

In the following press release, The Lost Colony actor Della Basnight talks about growing up with Dame Coleman.  “I first auditioned for The Lost Colony when I was six or seven, and I had...

[Local Buzz] UNC Greensboro Brings ‘Emperor’s New Clothes’ To Festival Park

UNC Greensboro and the North Carolina Theatre for Young People will present The Emperor’s New Clothes in a special kids show at Roanoke Island Festival Park to kick off July. UNC Greensboro and the NC Theatre for Young...

[Local Buzz] Village Realty Announces Summer Photo, Video Contest

Village Realty has announced the details of their annual summer photo contest, including a new video category this year and some pretty sweet prizes. Read on for the official announcement! For the fifth consecutive year,...

‘Hardcore Norfolk’ Movie Screening To Rock The Pit

You are invited to the Outer Banks premiere of the new independent film documentary Hardcore Norfolk: A Story of Rock ‘n’ Roll Survival this weekend in Kill Devil Hills.  What is it about the music scene...

Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Summer Programs Scheduled

The Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station is hosting a great lineup of special programs each week all this summer, including a behind the scenes look at the Nicholas Sparks movie adaptation Nights in Rodanthe, which was filmed on...

[Local Buzz] OBXentertainment.com Welcomes Village Realty!

We would like to officially welcome Village Realty to the OBXentertainment.com Family! Your perfect Outer Banks vacation destination awaits at Village Realty, celebrating its 21st anniversary this year of providing exceptional homes and extraordinary customer service. Founded in 1992 in...

[Local Buzz] OBXentertainment.com Welcomes Outer Banks Fishing Charters!

We would like to officially welcome Outer Banks Fishing Charters to the OBXentertainment.com Family! Outer Banks Fishing Charters provides anglers of all skill levels with year-round light tackle sport fishing along side an experienced captain who knows the local...