If you love food, and dig the OBX, boy, are you in luck! The Outer Banks Taste of the Beach is ON and we’re looking at four days of fun foodie events to treat your taste buds THIS weekend, from March 19 through 22! The Outer Banks offers up a wide variety of restaurants to choose from… Continue reading have you met taste of the beach lately?
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history is haunted @ the lost colony
The Lost Colony totally upped their game in October of 2013 by turning the Waterside Theatre site into a scary PsychoPath after their summer show closed for the season. It was such a hit, they’ve made it a regular fall feature. This spring they are delighting us with Haunted History, an interactive adventure about the OBX’s… Continue reading history is haunted @ the lost colony
there’s a new gym in town
It may be chilly now, but we all know beach season is just around the corner. Co-owners Matt Costa, Todd Parks and BJ McAvoy have opened The Gym in Kitty Hawk at MP 4.5, in between Island Books and Zen Pops. We love this piece by Kip Tabb in the North Beach Sun, hanging with the new owners… Continue reading there’s a new gym in town
digging for second-hand gold on the obx
If you love old stuff that has been given new life, you are going to love all the shops popping up on the OBX featuring interesting pieces, many repurposed so artfully you find yourself saying “How did they think of that?” This great blog post over on the Village Realty website lists many (but not all)… Continue reading digging for second-hand gold on the obx
ryan shupe & the rubberband at FFHS on saturday!
Is it folk? Is it bluegrass? Whatever it is, this music’s on fire! Ryan Shupe & the RubberBand will perform Saturday at 7:30 pm at First Flight High School in KDH. The show is one of a series presented by the Outer Banks Forum for the Lively Arts, whose mission is to promote the appreciation of and… Continue reading ryan shupe & the rubberband at FFHS on saturday!
the OBX is OPEN – even in winter!
Every year I hear reports that winter is here and the Outer Banks are dead. As a long time resident and still living example of local life, I think it’s safe to say the rumors of our demise are greatly exaggerated. Don’t expect a wide open, every day of the week schedule like we have in… Continue reading the OBX is OPEN – even in winter!
ocracoke alive revives island art programs in school
Ocracoke Alive, the folks behind the Ocrafolk Festival, is not allowing state cutbacks in education funding to deprive the Island’s students of an art education. Take a look at their ambitious plan and get involved! Ocracoke Alive asks supporters to give the gift of ART to Island students this holiday season Recent recent cutbacks in state… Continue reading ocracoke alive revives island art programs in school
obx christmas comes alive at poulos house
The OBX is best known for its summer beauty, blue skies and bluer ocean. But folks around here know how make the holidays look good, too. For 45 years the Poulos family has been charming Outer Banks visitors and residents with their spectacular Christmas lights. A wonderful way to get in the holiday spirit, this… Continue reading obx christmas comes alive at poulos house
what’s inside the wright brothers memorial?
Talk about “HIDDEN” Outer Banks! The Wright Brothers National Memorial is familiar to all Outer Bankers, we drive past it most days and see it lit up at night. We all know what it looks like from the outside, but not many have seen what’s inside. The North Beach Sun decided they needed to know, and made a special arrangement… Continue reading what’s inside the wright brothers memorial?
music to our ears
Looking for some holiday music to get you in the mood for Christmas? Look no further! Trio La Mer, a local string and piano ensemble, perform a benefit concert on Sunday, December 14, at 2pm, at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head. Trio La Mer will be featuring holiday favorites and joined by student musicians from the Dare… Continue reading music to our ears