Outer Banks This Week Blog

Outer Banks information comes in many forms, but there’s no better way to learn it than through conversations with a local. The OuterBanksThisWeek.com blog is that local friend … even if you already live here! Every week, Molly Harrison gives the run down on Outer Banks activities, Outer Banks events, Outer Banks shopping – all the Outer Banks information needed to ensure that you have the best possible experience. And she does it in a conversational way that’s easy to read and entertaining. Outer Banks activities are numerous, and this blog gives you an insider’s scoop to help you plan your day. She leads you to all the Outer Banks events you won’t want to miss – sports, annual functions and holiday festivities. She gives you her input on the most exciting Outer Banks activities – the ones she loves, the ones she thinks you should love. If anything exciting or out-of-the-ordinary is happening during your visit – and there definitely will be something – this blog is your trusty guide to figuring out the whats, whens and wheres.

Nightlife, for example, is detailed here – what band is playing where, which scene is wild, which is chill. Festivals are also described – the ones that are old and loved and the ones that are new and anticipated. The amount of Outer Banks information offered here will keep you busy and in the know. You can find out what would be fun for you, your family or even your pets.

A fun touch of this blog is its conversational element. Hannah Lee always wants to hear from you! In fact, reader input can influence the basis of her next blog’s focus. So if there’s a topic or question you’re craving an answer for, let her know. Sit a spell and read through present and past OuterBanksThisWeek.com blogs. With all the Outer Banks information detailed for you, you’ll be the trusted source to all your friends!

Lovin' Spoonful Bringin' The Magic; Brew Thru Concert Recap

By Michael Lay | Friday, July 18, 2014
Brew Thru Concert RecapThe Brew Thru Live 2014 Concert Series ended on a high note Thursday night as openers Scars on 45, special guests Spin Doctors and headliners The Gin Blossoms entertained an enthusiastic audience for more than four hours. Beginning with the Blues Traveler show last summer, Brew Thru Live has put... Read More

Gin Blossoms Headline Final Show of Brew Thru Live's 2014 Concert Series

By Michael Lay | Monday, July 14, 2014
Just a few days from now, on Thursday, July 17, The Gin Blossoms will grace the Roanoke Island Festival Park stage along with special guests The Spin Doctors and Scars on 45 for the last show of Brew Thru Live's 2014 Summer Concert Series. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at any Brew Thru location or... Read More
The Lovin’ Spoonful

Do You Believe in Magic

By Beth P. Storie | Monday, July 7, 2014
If you're at least 50 years old, as soon as a Lovin' Spoonful song comes on, you can sing along with every single word. "Do you believe in magic, in a young girl's heart, how the music can free her, whenever it starts...." Go ahead, sing the rest right now, out loud! Because you need to get ready to sing along with... Read More
Hurricane Arthur will impact the OBX through Friday, July 4.

Hurricane Arthur Impacts OBX 4th of July Celebrations

By Michael Lay | Thursday, July 3, 2014
The approach of then tropical storm Arthur and now Hurricane Arthur has thrown a monkey wrench into the Outer Banks' Fourth of July celebrations, causing a multitude of cancellations and re-schedulings which are detailed below. At press time Hurricane Arthur was projected to be a Category 2 hurricane by the time it... Read More
Live headlines Brew Thru Live's July 10 concert date.

Summer Concert Series Hits Its Stride

By Michael Lay | Wednesday, July 2, 2014
A week ago Bruce Hornsby and The Noisemakers treated an enthusiastic Outer Banks audience to an inspired performance as the initial headline act of the Brew Thru Live Summer Concert Series. By this time next week (Thursday, July 10) music fans will be preparing for the second concert in the series, a rockin' bill that... Read More