🌊NFK Weekly Edition: The Ratio, Union, McGrizzle, Pray for Crudo, & More

VisitNorfolk announced that its board and president and CEO Kurt Krause mutually decided not to renew his contract. Rip it.

This week’s City Council docket includes a new banquet hall called For Creatives at 255 Granby Street. Rip it.  

Members of the General Assembly are considering legislation that could change the food alcohol ratio from 50% to 30%. #LegalizeDiveBars Rip it. 

State lawmakers are moving to protect Virginia’s economy against massive job cuts and freezes in the federal workforce. Rip it.

Virginia Representatives are urging for more communication from government health and agriculture officials on updates on the Avian Influenza, or bird flu, outbreak. Rip it. 

Democratic legislators are on track to give $200 tax rebates to Virginia income tax filers in the latest budget. Rip it. 

License plate reading camera bills have advanced in Richmond, aiming to curb profiteering and ensure cameras focus on safety, not revenue. Rip it. 

On Wednesday, a federal judge struck down a motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging Norfolk police's use of Flock, or traffic monitoring, cameras. Rip it. 

A bipartisan effort to provide an alternative pathway for CTE instructors has cleared both chambers of the General Assembly and now awaits review by the governor. Rip it. 

HRT is offering free transit rides on February 10th to honor Rosa Parks birthday. Rip it. 

Cruise terminal renovations are set to wrap up by this fall but weekly, year-round cruises start this week. Rip it. 

A host of USPS problems are delaying mail across the region. Rip it.

Nor’easters can cause major damage when they roll through the region, but did you know there’s two types of the storms? Rip it. 

Here’s the local talent you can catch in Super Bowl LIX this Sunday. Rip it. 

Norfolk-born author Andrew Lawler released a new book that sheds light on myths and history of Tidewater during the Revolutionary War. Rip it.

Virginia Opera, in collaboration with the Richmond Symphony, will be performing the World Premiere of Loving v. Virginia as the culminating production of Virginia Opera’s 50th Anniversary Season. Rip it.

Explore the artistic landscape of Oaxaca, one of Mexico’s most renowned cultural hubs, through Oaxaca Central: Contemporary Mexican Printmaking at Chrysler Museum. Rip it. 

“The Story of Plastic” is a free film screening and discussion at Naro Cinema on Feb 8th. Rip it.

The Virginia Opera is bringing back Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Così fan tutte to stages for the first time since 2010. Rip it.

The NEON District and Tidewater Community College’s Visual Arts & Design Center have joined forces to present “Renewable Energies.” Rip it. 

Currently on Display:
New Frames of Reference: Early French Photographers at Home and Abroad at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Peter Bremers: Ice to Water at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Framing the Expanded Field: Robert Smithson’s Spiral Jetty at Chrysler Museum.  Rip it.
Carved Couture: 18th-Century British Wooden Fashion Dolls at Barry Art Museum. Rip it. 
Renewable Energies at TCC Visual Arts & Design Center. Rip it. 
Portrayed 2025: A Juried National Exhibition of Portraiture 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. 
"Celestial Travel" by Anthony E Boone at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it

Crudo Nudo, Pho 79, Mr. Shawarma, The Vitamin Shoppe and Kotobuki Japanese Restaurant are temporarily closed after a fire. Rip it. 

Brian Patrick is reviving a long dead work wear brand, Union Overall, and manufacturing new clothes right on Colley Avenue. Rip it.

Dominion Energy announced that the cost of the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project has risen by approximately 9%, increasing from $9.8 billion in November 2021 to $10.7 billion. Rip it.

Dominion Energy customers will foot the bill for increased costs of the Virginia offshore wind farm. Rip it.

Virginia’s over-60 population is projected to grow by nearly 70% by 2050, with major implications for the economy. Rip it.

Eighteen Velocity Urgent Care centers in Virginia will be rebranded as Sentara Urgent Care next week. Rip it. 

Soulfull Vegan Events held the grand opening of the “Black on Black Market,” which will feature products, crafts, and services from black-owned businesses. Rip it. 

Donna Phaneuf, owner of VIA Architecture, transferred ownership of the firm to two “protege” architects. Rip it. 

Several solar energy bills are working their way through the General Assembly with a potential to substantially progress the industry in Virginia. Rip it.

Local economists say that tariffs on exports from China could lower traffic at the Port of Virginia. Rip it. 

A recent change to claims processing through Humana Military, the primary healthcare program used by active duty military, has led to weeks of unpaid insurance claims for mental health providers across Hampton Roads. Rip it. 

An economic impact analysis by ODU showed that ORF contributed $2.2 billion including $982 million in earnings and 17,000 jobs. Rip it.

Norfolk International has added new nonstop flights to New Haven and West Palm Beach. Rip it. 

Regional Economic Stats.

If you go to one event this month, make it the Norfolk Kickback at the brand new TCC Visual Arts and Design Center. Rip it. 

Pendulum Meats is hosting a Valentine’s Market with artisan vendors on Feb 7th. Rip it. 

Get your sweetheart something nice down at Selden Market this Saturday. Rip it.

Fri Feb 07
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Writers Coffee Break at Cafe Stella. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Membership Swap: YMCA & Nauticus at Nauticus. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Free Tasting Friday at Mermaid Winery. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Tap Into Virginia Opera at Harrison Opera House. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Neptune Groove performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Valentine's Market at Pendulum Fine Meats. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
K'bana Blaq performs live at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens. 6:15 pm. Rip it.
The Last Man on Earth at Michael and Kimthanh Lê Planetarium. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Ace High performs live at Brother's. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Dylan LeBlanc and David Ramirez perform live at The Annex. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Bordeaux Blends from Around the World! at Vino Culture. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Fat Ham at Virginia Stage Company. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Kash Doll performs live at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
MJ the Musical at Chrysler Hall. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Girl-Prov at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Tomii & Durag Daf spin live a Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Glasgow Kiss performs live at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
Grant Austin Taylor performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Aaron Fulcher performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Hutch performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.

Sat Feb 08
Send It Saturday Morning Group Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Galentine’s Day Brunch at Cure Coffeehouse . 8:00 am. Rip it.
Volunteer Litter Cleanup at Elizabeth River Project - Ryan Resilience Lab. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Frostbreaker Tournament at Poplar Hall Park. 9:30 am. Rip it.
Baking Cookies 101 at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Second Saturday at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Membership Swap: YMCA & Nauticus at Nauticus. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
I See You Bro Presents I See You Grow at Assembly. 11:00 am. Rip it.
BigForestFire performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Musical Improv 301 at Push Comedy Theater. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Peace & Pints: Bhav Brigade Yoga at Smartmouth Beer. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Sweetheart Saturday at Selden Market. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Kindred Spirits Final Psychic Fair at Kindred Spirit. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Glass Imaginings - A Jewelry Workshop at d'Art Center. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Valentine's Card Making with Michele at Maker's Craft Brewery. 12:00 pm. Rip it..
Winter Market at Afterglow Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
MJ the Musical at Chrysler Hall. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Galentine's Day Drag Brunch (Late Show) at Waterside District. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Winter Woodland Tree Walk: Garden Program at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
Yin + Chocolate Tasting at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Shut Up & Write Drop-In Session at The Muse Writers Center. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
GEMS757 at Smartmouth Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Ernest Whitehead performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Meet The Artist | Anthony E. Boone | Celestial Travel | Live Models and Artist Q&A at The Gallery at Elation. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
5th Annual For the Love of Beer at Maker's Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Blind Tasting: $25 or $50, can you tell the difference? at Vino Culture. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Inaugural Ladybug Ball at Norfolk Yacht and Country Club. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Sapphic Saturdays Presents: Her/Shee Disco! at 37th and Zen. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Carlton Baker performs live at Brother's. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Fat Ham at Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Kendall Street is for Lovers Tour at The Bunker. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
LAVA Presents: Last Fair Deal (Grateful Dead tribute) at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Unusual Suspects: An Improvised Murder Mystery at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Real Boston Richey performs live at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Glasgow Kiss plays at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
DJ Gabrham Lincolnn performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Jake Ryan Solo performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Aone performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Second Saturday Stand-Up at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
UFC 312: Du Plessis vs. Strickland at Waterside District. 10:00 pm. Rip it.

Sun Feb 09
Valentines Day Vintage Pop-Up At Vessel Craft Coffee . 8:00 am. Rip it.
Kiss & Tail at The Virginia Zoo. 9:30 am. Rip it.
Slow and Steady Sunday Group Ride  at Slow & Steady Bike Goods.. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Robbie Meade performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Bhav at Sky's The Limit at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co. 11:30 am. Rip it.
Free Hot Cocoa for Kids at Hank's Filling Station. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Food For Thought at The Muse Writers Center. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Super Bowl Sunday (Extended Hours) at Maker's Craft Brewery. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Board Game Sunday's at COVA Brewing Company. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Fat Ham at Wells Theatre. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
The Big Game Watch Party at Afterglow Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Big Game Bash at the OV Beach Tavern. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
BIG GAME BASH at Waterside District. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Troy Breslow performs live at Grain. 7:00 pm. Rip it.

Classic SEC bagels, but now on gluten free bagels. Yorgos is innovating. Rip it. 

It’s more than just red & white, there’s a whole wine world out there. Vino culture is ready to be your guide. Rip it. 

The McGrizzle is a grilled and cheesy sandwhich on a house made cinnamon swirl bread with maple syrup glaze. Rip it.

Tabletop s’mores have landed at The Birch. Pair it up with a noice stout. Rip it.

Dollar fried shrimp are flowing down at the tip of the Spit. Rip it. 

Grapefruit Kiss is the marg of the moment at Union Taco. Rip it. 

Toast brought out the macarons for Val Day. Including a dandelion peach flavor. Rip it.

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