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!

OBX Job Fair, a Daffodil Event and More!

By Michael Lay | Thursday, March 20, 2014
Frequent readers of this blog know that I often end the piece with a "Looking Ahead" segment, typically for an event occurring beyond the blog's weekly timeframe. Such advance coverage gives the public a little more lead time for events that require advance planning, reservations or ticket purchases. This week, I'm... Read More

Taste of the Beach, St. Paddy Celebrations and a Wedding Showcase

By Michael Lay | Tuesday, March 11, 2014
There's certainly no reason to be bored this week. As I reported here last Wednesday, Taste of the Beach, the Outer Banks' very own epicurean dream event, has all the pots boiling from the moment it kicks off on Thursday morning and doesn't clear the stove until Sunday evening. Admission to specific events may still... Read More

Ribbon-cutting for the Arts and Taste of the Beach

By Michael Lay | Wednesday, March 5, 2014
All good things come to he who waits. Boy, did I hear a lot of that one during my youth. To be honest, I was never personally convinced of the relationship between patience and the arrival of a satisfactory deliverable. That being said, the virtue of patience has certainly proven advantageous for the Dare County Arts... Read More

Showing Locals the Love With Self-Help, Oysters and Jazz for Health

By Michael Lay | Wednesday, February 26, 2014
A few nights ago I awoke with a chill and tried to reclaim some blanket while turning over onto my side, a seemingly simple act complicated by the presence of my two gravitationally enhanced felines, Sassy and Sophie. As many people suspect, cats are actually magical aristocratic beings from another dimension. This... Read More

Hot Blues, Gourmet Creations to Benefit Babies and More!

By Michael Lay | Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Whether you're seeking hot guitar licks to thaw those wintertime blues, craving an opportunity to please your palate while contributing to the greater good or simply looking for a creative boost, we've got a lot of good stuff coming up in the next week or two. So, let's get to it.Carolina Blues, the Tenth Annual... Read More