🌊NFK Weekly Edition: USS Norfolk, Oaxaca, Duck Fat, Fat Ham, Glizzies, Fundraising, & More.

It ain’t easy being Freezy. Warm up with some rad Norfolk happenings.

Norfolk-based S.B. Ballard Construction Company and Yates Construction have formed a joint venture to serve as construction manager of the $750 million casino project. The same team built the Portsmouth casino. Rip it.

Norfolk-local and candidate for Attorney General Jay Jones reported that he raised nearly $1 million for his campaign. Rip it. 

Old Dominion University Social Science Research Center’s annual “Life in Hampton Roads” report suggests that satisfaction in local Quality of Life has reached a 10 year low. Rip it. 

The Norfolk International Airport is expected to open the first section of its “people mover” moving sidewalk this month. Rip it. 

Norfolk State University and the nonprofit Elizabeth River Project have launched an initiative that they call an “environmental justice incubator.” Rip it. 

Hampton Roads Transit has launched an interactive route map "to help customers plan trips and better navigate the transit system." Rip it. 

Grade crossing-related improvements will take place on Norfolk Southern-owned infrastructure and Amtrak’s DC-Norfolk route. Rip it. 

Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced the names of three Virginia-class submarines, with one being named the USS Norfolk. Rip it. 

Federal funding for 392 electric vehicle chargers were announced this week, with some expected to come to Norfolk. Rip it.  

Virginia public schools students may soon be able to attend telehealth appointments during school hours with parental consent, under legislation that cleared a House panel Wednesday morning. Rip it. 

Virginia students would be allowed to take the state’s annual learning assessments in a language other than English under newly introduced legislation. Rip it.

Don’t miss out on the creativity in Norfolk’s kitchens. It’s the last few days of Restaurant Week. 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. 

Next month, The Hurrah Players, traces the evolution of African-American culture to medieval West Africa, through slavery in America, into the Post Reconstruction Era, all the way to the inauguration of President Barack Obama in “Path to Freedom”. Rip it. 

The Virginia Stage Company debuts “Fat Ham” at Wells Theater later this month. Rip it.

There’s still time to sign up for the Community Concert where anyone can play-in and sing along. 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.
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. 
Mark Todd Design at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it

An out-of-town buyer purchased the multifamily property at 1976 East Ocean View Ave. in Norfolk for $1.6 million in an all-cash, 1031 exchange transaction. Rip it. 

Colley Avenue Copies is moving to 27th & Colley. Rip it. 

Jet Blue has announced new summer flights between Boston and Norfolk International Airport. Rip it. 

The number of travelers coming through Norfolk International is a record for the airport, and up 6.9% over the previous year, equating to 310,000 more passengers than it had in 2023. Rip it. 

Following reports of unchecked growth, data centers in Virginia may see a new batch of regulations under proposed legislation. Rip it. 

According to U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, $9.6 million dollars will be used to install three new passenger boarding bridges and new restrooms throughout ORF. Rip it. 

Michael Vick will make $400,000 for coaching NSU’s football team. ODU’s Coach Rahne makes $750,000.  Rip it. 

Norfolk State University’s head football coach, Michael Vick, has bolstered his coaching staff for the upcoming season with a trio of impressive hires that includes former NFL talent. Rip it. 

Glen Youngkin has opposed raising Va.’s minimum wage despite 30 years of economic research showing it doesn’t threaten jobs. Rip it. 

Build your project alongside tech focused builders, Friday at Assembly. Rip it. 

Looking to up your biz skills? The Hampton Roads Chamber has a packed schedule. Rip it. 

Capital Access Programs from the City of Norfolk are back with grants available to small businesses. Rip it. 

The Government Accountability Office blames poor planning by the Navy and poor performance by contractors for waste in the program to modernize 11 Navy cruisers, which has produced only three ships scheduled to return to the fleet. Rip it. 

Regional Economic Stats.

Festevents has dropped its 2025 event calendar with Harborfest, Wine Fest, Jazz Fest & more. Rip it. 

Slow Jam at 80/20 is back next Thursday. Rip it.

Unlimited drink samples are all yours when you get tickets to Tap Into Virginia Opera. Rip it. 

Calling all Potter-heads and magic-loving muggles, Harry Potter in concert comes to Chrysler Hall. Rip it. 

Get your cowboy hat and head over to Chartway Arena for pro bull riding. Rip it. 

Fri Jan 17
Friday Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
757 Build Fridays at Assembly. 9:00 pm. Rip it. 
The Grilled Cheese Bistro 10 Year Anniversary at The Grilled Cheese Bistro. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Free Tasting Friday at Mermaid Winery. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Opening reception: "The World According to John Tobin" at Offsite Gallery, MacArthur Center. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Vanessa Rodriguez Open Mic Jam at Maker's Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Ernest Whitehead performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Decades Music Bingo at COVA Brewing Company. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals vs. Trois-Rivières Lions at Scope Arena. 7:05 pm. Rip it.
Winter Dance Concert at University Theatre ODU. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
LAVA Presents: Captive Birds, Long Division, Feminine Death, Obscure Son at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Choir Boy at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Jam: The Silver Foxes at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
A Great Wilderness, by Samuel D. Hunter at Generic Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Matthew Law, Rylo, & WLTHY spin live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
Pat Garvey Plays at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
OK performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Joe & Co. performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ CJ performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Teacher's Pet - Improv Comedy Show at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.

Sat Jan 18
Send It Saturday Morning Group Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:15 am. Rip it.
The Start Summit at Assembly. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Wise Words Storytellers Workshop & Social at Eleanor's Norfolk. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
BigForestFire performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Wags and Bags Cornhole Event w/ Compact Canine at Maker's Craft Brewery. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Au Revoir: Parisian Market at Selden Market. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Abstract Realism - An Art Chat & Demo with Ken Wright at d'Art Center. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Women's Basketball vs. VU Lynchburg at Joseph Echols Hall. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Writers Happy Hour at THe Muse Writers Center. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
The Legend Series Doug E. Fresh at Brother's. 6:00 pm. Rip it
Skylark, Skip Hancock performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Red Stapler Duo at MoMac Brewing Company. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Wonderland performs live at Smartmouth. 7:00 pm. Rip it. 
UFC 311: Makhachev vs Tsarukyan at Waterside District. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals vs. Trois-Rivieres Lions at Norfolk Scope. 7:05 pm. Rip it.
Virginia Arts Festival: Stephanie Nakasian at Attucks Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Attucks Jazz Club: Stephanie Nakasian, vocalist at Attucks Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Pushing Dragons: An Improvised Dungeons and Dragons Adventure at Push Comedy Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Destroy Lonely at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Choir Boy at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Destroy Lonely at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
James Henry Morgan Gang + Ward's Pocket at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
A Great Wilderness, by Samuel D. Hunter at Generic Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Pat Garvey Plays at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
Snackbar Jones performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ GPP performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Solertech performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.

Sun Jan 19
Birding with a Ranger at Azalea Acres Neighborhood Park. 9:00 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.
Winter Plant Swap and Vendor Event at Maker's Craft Brewery. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Free Hot Cocoa Kids at Hank's Filling Station. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ GPP performs live at Baxter's. 12:30 pm. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Kids S'mores Day at Hank's at Hank's Filling Station. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
A Great Wilderness, by Samuel D. Hunter at Generic Theater. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals vs. Trois-Rivières Lions at Scope Arena. 3:05 pm. Rip it. 
NFK Cold Plunge at 28th Bay Street Beach. 4:20 pm. Rip it. 
A Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. at Harrison Opera House. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Donation-Based Sound Bath Meditation at Norfolk Karate Academy. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Joe Gosman Band performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.

Get your sweetie a sweet treat from S’mores Amore, where they’ll melt your s’more in front of you. Rip it. 

The Great Glizzy Cookout is going down at Benchtop this weekend featuring dogs by Pendulum. Rip it. 

Crispy oyster mushrooms and duck fat toast? It’s got to be Restaurant Week at 456 Fish. Rip it. 

How do you choose between pepper steak gnocchi and fried catfish? Restaurant week is cruel sometimes. Rip it. 

Octopus and grills are just the right combo. Rip it.

It’s never not a good time for roast oysters, but 4:11 might be the best time. Rip it.

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