🌊NFK Weekly Edition: Beenie Man, Glass Chrysalis, Bank Merger, SoftySzn, Farmers Market, & More

The Norfolk Tides had the highest attendance in all of Minor League Baseball during opening weekend, with 22,028 fans. Rip Tide!

The City Manager’s proposed budget includes $15.8 million for an additional parking deck near Harbor Park. Rip it.

The Norfolk Fitness and Wellness Center has closed in preparation for it’s demolition and the construction of a new $67 million project. Rip it. 

City Council has tasked the School Board with identifying 10 schools to close by August. Rip it.

During the month of April, City of Norfolk teams are going on a “pothole blitz.” Rip it.

The Elizabeth River Project is launching a native seed library. Rip it.

Citing factors that include inflation and rising fuel costs, Dominion Energy is proposing rate and fuel increases that would raise the average residential bill 15% over the next two years. Rip it. 

None of the recently vetoed Virginia bills were overridden in the House of Delegates due to the narrow position of the majority party. Rip it.

The Virginia House and the Senate reconvened this week to discuss the state budget. Rip it. 

The U.S. Department of Education is putting Virginia schools on notice, warning they could lose federal funding and face further investigation if they fail to comply with parental rights laws. Rip it.

The Mid-Atlantic hurricane season is expected to slightly above average this year. Rip it. 

A new study says that the Chesapeake Bay is on track to experience over 100 marine heat waves a year. Rip it.

Sentara is distributing bracelets to new mothers to make sure they get appropriate postpartum care. Rip it.

Syphilis is spiking in the region. Last year, the Eastern Virginia Health Region accounted for 15 of the state’s 36 congenital cases. Rip it.

Recent changes to the claims process for Tricare, the health insurance program for military members and their families, has impacted mental health clinics in Hampton Roads. Rip it.

The Admirals successfully clinched a playoff berth this week, despite a loss to the Reading Royals. Rip it. 

The Virginia Zoo euthanized two “extremely bonded” meerkats this week due to declining health. Rip it.

Community Witch releases a new album “Glass Chrysalis” at the Annex this weekend. Rip it.

A new film honors the Virginia Squires, the short-lived Norfolk basketball team. Rip it. 

The world premiere of Loving v. Virginia, a new opera commissioned by the Virginia Opera, is happening in Norfolk on April 25th. Rip it.

The King of Dance Hall, Beenie Man, is rocking the Chartway Arena in May. Rip it. 

Virginia Stage Company is performing the fan-favorite Little Shop of Horrors through Sunday. Rip it. 

Don’t miss Snake Mountain Revival, True Body, Destructo Disk, Cosmic Strain and more at the next LAVA MiniFest on April 12th. Rip it. 

The tulips are in full bloom at Norfolk Botanical Garden. Rip it. 

Currently on Display:
Oaxaca Central: Contemporary Mexican Printmaking at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Greta Pratt: Jamestown is Sinking at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Framing the Expanded Field: Robert Smithson’s Spiral Jetty at Chrysler Museum.  Rip it.
Joyce J. Scott: Messages at Chrysler Museum.  Rip it.
Out Of The Box: a Barbie Doll Retrospective at Barry Art Museum. Rip it. 
Carved Couture: 18th-Century British Wooden Fashion Dolls at Barry Art Museum. Rip it. 
Glass Immersed at d’Art Center. Rip it.
The CAN Collection at Assembly. Rip it. 
MAMA-Girl! At Gordon Art Galleries. Rip it.
Perry Glass Art Collection at Glass Light. Rip it.
“The World According to John Tobin” at Offsite Gallery. Rip it. 
A Collection of Collages by Zander Riegle at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it

After a stint in Selden Market, Amale Tre Focacceria has opened a new location in Downtown Norfolk. Rip it. 

On the heels of acquiring Village Bank and Trust, TowneBank and Hampton-based Old Point Financial Corporation recently announced their decision to merge. Rip it.

The Virginia Maritime Association is voicing concern about the addition of new fees imposed on any Chinese-built ship coming to port in the U.S. Rip it.

The U.S. Navy is using AI in “probably som 60 different programs” according to one Admiral. Rip it. 

ODU and Town Center Cold Pressed are rolling out a new collaboration coffee blend, the Monarch Morning Roast. Rip it. 

Carnival Cruise Line is bringing its six week paid internship program called Carnival Fun-ternship Program to Hampton Roads. Rip it.

Gray Line Roofing and Solar stepped up to help repair a damaged roof for a 105-year-old resident of Park Place. Rip it. 

Senator Warner is warning of major economic implications of recently enacted tariff policies. Rip it.

Bon Secours and Cigna reached an agreement that will keep 30,000 Virginians in-network. Rip it.

WTKR, the region’s oldest TV news station, celebrated 75 years on air this week. Rip it.

Local businesses got in on April Fool’s day with gags like “deep fried baby gator biscuits.” Rip it. 

Hampton Roads has seen some of the biggest drops in the nation in pending home sales over the last year, with some analysts attributing the slow down to anxiety in federal workers. Rip it. 

The Navy’s effort to recruit thousands of new shipyard workers is suffering from more than half of its recruits leaving the industry within their first year of being hired. Rip it.

Regional Economic Stats.

LAVA MiniFest is back at Toast on April 12th with a long lineup of lovable bands. Rip it. 

Don’t Struggle in Silence 5K takes over the ERT on April 12th. Rip it.

The Va International Tattoo returns on the 24th. Rip it. 

Fri Apr 4
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Art Chat & Demo: Nancy Tankersley, Paint Anything With Confidence at d'Art Center. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Free Tasting Friday at Mermaid Winery. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
STARSET.AE03 at Smartmouth Warehouse. 4:00 pm. Rip it. 
Ghent Farmers Market Season Opening at Blair Middle. 4:00 pm. Rip it. 
Hampton Roads Youth Poet Laureate Finals at TCC Joint-use Library. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Better By Tuesday Jazz Duo performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Chelsea Business District First Fridays. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Joaquin D. Garza performs live at the Birch Bar. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Pride & Prejudice & Dragons Immersive Theater at Hermitage Museum. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes at the ODU Planetarium. 6:30 pm. Rip it. 
Carlton Baker performs live at Brother's. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Open Build Night at 757 Makespace. 7:00 pm. Rip it. 
Alsace Wine Tasting at Vino Culture. 7:00 pm. Rip it. 
PechaKucha Night at 757 Makerspace. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Spooky Acres Haunted House Easter Haunt at MacArthur Center. 7:00 pm. Rip it. 
Little Shop of Horrors at Virginia Stage Company. 7:30 pm. Rip it. 
Brian Regan performs live at Harrison Opera House. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Danae Hays performs live at Attucks Theatre. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Katt Williams: Heaven on Earth Tour at Norfolk Scope. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Alexandra Kay performs live at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Girl-Prov at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The JoFroxi Experience at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
Barricade performs live at the Ocean View Beach Tavern. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
PLANTED feat. Mo Woods, Shaolinn, Darren G, Alexa Rae, & Tyler Donavan at the Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
Latin Fever at The Wave. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Amanda and Roo performs live at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
DJ Vince K performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ GPP performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it. 
Aaron Chavers performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it. 

Sat Apr 5
Ocean View Run Club Weekend Long Run. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Send It Saturday Morning Group Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Pickup Roller Hockey at Lafayette Park. 9:00 am. Rip it. 
Cars & Coffee Meetup at Black Rifle Coffee. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Norfolk Recycles Day Special Waste Collection. 9:00 am. Rip it. 
Sky’s The Limit Yoga at Neptune's Fury . 9:00 am. Rip it.
Wellness for Women at Flourish & Thrive. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Beach Volleyball Open Play at Sarah Constant Beach Park. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Plot Spring Volunteer Day at The Plot. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Girl Scout Outdoor Art Day at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 11:00 am. Rip it.
DJ Solertech performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
COVA Easter Egg Hunt at COVA Brewing Company. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Mood Board & Vision Board Gathering at Assembly. 1:00 pm. Rip it. 
Waterfront and the Elizabeth River Trail: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Little Shop of Horrors at Virginia Stage Company. 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Holi Festival of Colors at MacArthur Center. 2:00 pm. Rip it. 
Spooky Acres Haunted House Easter Haunt at MacArthur Center. 4:00 pm. Rip it. 
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Adult Night: Spring Edition at The Virginia Zoo. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Vintage Night Market at Agenda Virginia. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Spartan "Legion" Pageant at Dorothy B. Brothers Auditorium. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Muse Teacher Poetry Showcase at The Muse Writers Center. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Virginia Leather Contest at 37th & Zen. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Eric Staab performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Paul Urban performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Pride & Prejudice & Dragons Immersive Theater at Hermitage Museum. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Wine Dark Sea performs live at Elation Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Community Witch Album Release Party at The Annex. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Date Night at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Silent Disco at Waterside District. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Amanda and Roo Play at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
R&B Only LIVE at The NorVA. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ J Rok performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Jofroxi performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Spartan Fest Dance - Back To The Future Y2K at Joseph Echols Hall. 10:00 pm. Rip it.

Sun Apr 6
The Attuned Cauldron Popup at Cure Coffeehouse. 8:00 am. Rip it.
Slow and Steady Sunday Group Ride at Slow & Steady Bike Goods.. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Brian Sewell performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
The Norfolk Flea Market at Waterside District. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Self Care Sunday at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co. 11:30 am. Rip it.
Flow + Brunch with Sky’s the Limit at Yorgo’s Bagels. 11:30 am. Rip it.
Acoustic Brunch with Hashi Chow and Forest Flynn at Smartmouth. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Living on the ERT: A Tour of Freemason. 12:00 pm. Rip it. 
VA/HR YPL Commencement at Chrysler Museum Glass Studio. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Board Game Sunday's at COVA at COVA Brewing Company. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Acro Yoga Jam at Lafayette Park. 1:00 pm. Rip it. 
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Little Shop of Horrors at Virginia Stage Company. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Rodgers & Hammerstein's The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long at Chrysler Hall. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long at Chrysler Hall, Norfolk. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Traditional Irish Session at Grace O’Malley’s. 5:00 pm. Rip it. 
Restorative Yoga & Hot Stone Massage at Sky’s the Limit Yoga Co.. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Class Dismissed: Musical Improv 301 Graduation Show at Push Comedy Theater. 7:00 pm. Rip it. 
Spirit Gun, Steelboy, and Dunkirk Riots perform live at Norfolk Taphouse. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Alec Edmonds performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.

First soft shells of the #SoftySzn have arrived, find ‘em at Todd Jurich’s. Rip it. 

#SoftySzn is happening at Swell too. Catch them while you can. Rip it. 

Easter Sunrise Service? How about a Easter Sunrise Margarita. Rip it. 

Swordfish is officially on the menu. And, I double checked to make sure it wasn’t an April Fools post. Rip it.

Feel like you run the whole empire when deck out the Caesar at Toast. Rip it. 

The Veil’s dropping Triple Amun on 4/19, made with oat milk, three types of hops, and a bushel of velvet. Rip it.

If Stockpot has slow roasted pork rib tacos, so you know you gotta catch those specials. Rip it. 

This week at Dirty Buff: Lemon Honey Ginger wings. Rip it.

Varia’s hosting a Alice in Wonderland Cocktail Dinner later this month. Rip it.

Saturday means Big Ass Beef Ribs at Redwood. Rip it. 

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