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This week in NFK: Engage Norfolk, Green Lattes, Norfolk Judges, Record-Setting Real Estate Deals, Harry Potter Parties, Delirious George, & more.
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Community.
The last part of our series on the history of Norfolk’s Parks: Rest, Relaxation, & Race. (NFK Currents Original). Rip it.
Spring Cleaning: A guide to recycling, bulk pickup, and donating goods in Norfolk. (NFK Currents Original). Rip it.
Check out the latest site plans, floor plans, and renderings for the Headwater’s Resort and Casino. (Pages 92+, Caution: Large File). Rip it.
Public health experts tracking the presence of COVID-19 in wastewater have turned their focus to a new omicron sub-variant. Rip it.
The Norfolk Federation of Teachers is upset that the Norfolk School Board’s budget was voted on with no public comment period before. Rip it.
The Norfolk School Board rejected a facility use plan that was met with contention from the community. Rip it.
More individuals are taking public transit in the region as gas prices start to pinch. Rip it.
A proposed expansion of light rail, could take the Tide to a redeveloped Military Circle. Rip it.
A 1,000 ft cargo vessel, owned by the same company as the Ever Given, was headed for Norfolk when it got stuck in the Chesapeake Bay. Rip it.
President Biden’s nomination for the Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson, is a Norfolk native. Rip it.
Norfolk attorneys Robert B. Rigney, Jamilah D. LeCruise, and Leondras Webster were named to new judgeships or elevated to new roles by the General Assembly. Rip it.
Hampton Roads Community Foundation is providing grants totaling $150K to local nonprofits serving communities of color. Rip it.
A Department of Veterans Affairs study proposes closing the Hampton VA Medical Center in favor of new facilities in Norfolk and Newport News, as well as, expanded service at the Naval hospital in Portsmouth. Rip it.
Robert Jones, head coach of the NSU men’s basketball team, is receiving offers from multiple schools after leading the team to consecutive league championships. Rip it.
Nauticus launched registration for three summer camps for children 8 – 17. Rip it.
The Virginia Zoo has its 2022 lineup of big events, starting with Breakfast with the Animals next weekend. Rip it.
Culture.
D U A L I T Y explores the realm of feminity at Slowdive Gallery. (NFK Currents Original) Rip it.
Virginia Arts Festival launches Don Quixote with the American Ballet Theatre next weekend at Chrysler Hall. Rip it.
Ballet Virginia celebrates diversity in its performances. Their performance of Sleeping Beauty is coming soon. Rip it.
Little Theatre of Norfolk portrays World War II family dynamics, military spouses, and more in “The Ribbon Mill” playing this weekend through April 3rd. Rip it.
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella comes to the ODU Univesity Theater later this month. Rip it.
Next week Hampton Roads native Elizabeth “Lizzy” Fowler is bringing her latest film project in collaboration with Oxford University, “Challenging Flow” to the Naro Expanded Cinema. Rip it.
Next weekend “The Marriage of Figaro” comes to the Virginia Opera. Rip it.
The Virginia International Tattoo returns on April 28th to Scope Arena, kicking off with the ‘Tattoo Hullabaloo,’ a free festival. Rip it.
Coming soon to Generic Theater: “Sweat” by Lynn Nottage. Rip it.
Currently on Display:FloodZone: Photographs by Anatasia Samoylova at Chrysler Museum. Rip it. Water’s Rising: A View From Our Back Yard at Chrysler Museum. Rip it. The Totality of Time Lusters the Dusk at Chrysler Museum. Rip it. Art from Guantánamo Bay at Gordon Art Galleries. Rip it. Motion / Emotion at Barry Art Museum. Rip it. Hirata Gōyō: The Birth of the Japanese Art Doll at Barry Art Museum. Rip it. Shine A Light at Commune Provisions. Rip it. Material III at d’Art Center. Rip it.
Commerce.
Norfolk-based Harbor Group bought a pair of Miami apartment towers for $450 million, with a sales price that is higher than any disclosed multi-family sale in 2020 or 2021. Rip it.
Economists predict that higher gas prices may help tourism in the region as close-to-home vacations become more budget-friendly. Rip it.
Governor Youngkin intends to propose a 3-month suspension of the gas tax. Rip it.
Naval ships in local shipyards will now have access to “the fastest internet I’ve ever seen in the Navy.” Rip it.
The Hampton Roads Workforce Council announced a new campaign to elevate job vacancies in high-demand industries across the region. Rip it.
Downtown bars and restaurants benefited substantially from the MEAC Tournament at Scope last weekend. Rip it.
The Norfolk Tides are seeking dozens of new hires amidst a challenging labor market. Rip it.
Bon Secours has officially listed DePaul Medical Center for sale. Rip it.
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is accepting applications for its apprentice program in partnership with TCC. Rip it.
Local businesses are using Push Comedy Theater’s improv workshops to help improve workplace communication and rapport. Rip it.
Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach are contributing $5 million each to construct a 119-mile fiber ring to expand ultrafast broadband service in the region. Rip it.
Virginia tax revenue from sports gambling, $23 million in 2021, is well below the JLARC estimate of $55 million a year. Rip it.
Dominion Energy is set to embark on 1,000 megawatts of new solar projects after receiving regulatory approval from the Commonwealth. Rip it.
A division of Smithfield Foods, one of the region’s largest employers, announced that it will produce “Nerve Tape” for repairing traumatic nerve damage. Rip it.
ODU announced that it will launch Virginia’s first four-year degree in manufacturing engineering technology. Rip it.
What’s next for the rental market in Virginia? More high-income renters, more corporate ownership, and expanding construction of multifamily units. Rip it.
Residential real estate listings are still significantly low, down 25% since February of last year. Rip it.
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Crowds.
Engage Norfolk takes over Scope Arena this Sunday with dozens of local civic organizations and nonprofits. Rip it.
Smartmouth hosts SheFest: A Celebration of Bad B*tches & Beer next Saturday, March 26th. Rip it.
Later this month join the Norfolk Master Gardeners for their Spring Plant Sale and Festival at the Hermitage Museum and Gardens. Rip it.
Kate Bollinger, Esbern Snare, Community Witch, Good Dog Nigel, and more are slated for LAVA Mini-Fest on April 2nd. Rip it.
Gongstock returns to Benchtop Brewing on April 23rd. Rip it.
The Virginia Winefest comes back to Town Point Park on May 7th and 8th. Rip it.
All Weekend:USCGC Eagle Tall Ship visits downtown. Rip it.Maker’s Craft Brewery 3rd Anniversary Party. Rip it.
**Please note that listed times are start times, many events run several hours**Friday: Norfolk Run Club meetup at Yorgo’s. 6:00 am. Rip it.Tidewater Orchid Society Show and Sale. 9:00 am. Rip it.Red + Blood Drive at Selden Market. 12:00 pm. Rip it.Happy Hour Wine Tasting at Vino Culture. 4:00 pm. Rip it. Straight Pour Workshop at d’Art Center. 4:30 pm. Rip it. Swell Luck Duo performs live at Cova Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.Shine-a-Light Open Mic Night at Commune Provisions. 6:00pm. Rip it.Family Twilight Trek at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 6:00 pm. Rip it.Hooks & Hops meetup at Benchtop Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.Jordan Cooper performs live at Benchtop Beer. 6:00 pm. Rip it.Monthly Mayhem Party at PBR Norfolk. 7:00 pm. Rip it.Full Moon Sound Bath at Sky’s The Limit Yoga Co. 7:00 pm. Rip it. Dahna Rowe and Jonathan Friedman perform live at Varia. 7:00 pm. Rip it.Aires Apothecary hosts Full Moon Circle. 7:00 pm. Rip it.Winter Jam at Chartway Arena. 7:00 pm. Rip it.Harry Potter and The Chamber Of Secrets Dinner Movie (16+) at Granby Theater. 7:00 pm. Rip it.Norfolk Admirals vs Greenville Swamp Rabbits at Norfolk Scope. 7:30 pm. Rip it.Friday Night Magic at Atlantis Games and Comics. 7:30 pm. Rip it.Mean Jesus 7″ Release Show at Taphouse Grill. 7:30 pm. Rip it.3 on 3 Improv Tournament: Eastern Region at Push Comedy. 8:00 pm. Rip it.The Ribbon Mill live play at Little Theater of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.The Simon and Garfunkle Story at Chrysler Hall. 8:00 pm. Rip it.Hare Moon Esbat at Mystic Moon Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.Late Night Ladies Ride departing from Cafe Stella. 8:30 pm. Rip it.Glasgow Kiss performs live at Grace O’Malley’s. 8:30 pm. Rip it.Taylor Swift Inspired Dance Party at the Norva. 9:00 pm. Rip it.Jarvis and Nate from Paper Aliens perform live at Grain. 9:30 pm. Rip it.Jerome Baker III spins live at Thank You Thank You Bar. 9:00 pm. Rip it. 3 on 3 Improv Tournament: Western Region at Push Comedy. 10:00 pm. Rip it.DISK FRĒQ w/ Durag Daf, Fkn O Chief, Gabe Niles, and Startt at Slowdive Gallery. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Saturday: Saturday Morning Adventure Ride with Local Bike Shop. 8:15 am. Rip it.March Beach Cleanup at OV Fishing Pier with Surfrider Foundation. 9:00 am. Rip it.Goat Yoga at Cova Brewing Co. 9:00 am. Rip it.Saturday Yoga Sesh at Norfolk Botanical Gardens. 9:30 am. Rip it.Downtown Norfolk Planting Day at MacArthur Square Station. 10:00 am. Rip it.BigForest Fire performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.Adult Tabletop Game meetup at Slover Library. 12:00 pm. Rip it.Yarn Coil Baskets with Dita at 757 Creative Reuse Center. 12:00 pm. Rip it.North Colley St. Paddy’s Day Bash with Norfolk Cosmopolitan Club. 12:00 pm. Rip it.Rob Oliver performs live at Starving Artist Cafe. 12:00 pm. Rip it.Cultivated Mind performs live at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 1:00 pm. Rip it.Mike Gombas Jr. performs live at Benchtop Brewing. 1:00 pm. Rip it.The Simon and Garfunkle Story at Chrysler Hall. 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm. Rip it.Holi Festival of Color at MacArthur Center Green. 2:00 pm. Rip it.Spring Psychic Faire at Mystic Moon Norfolk. 2:00 pm. Rip it.Commoners Table Write & Share at Coalescence Coffee. 4:00 pm. Rip it.Pickup Street Soccer at Adroit Collective. 5:30 pm. Rip it.Hot Cakes performs live at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.Intro to Wheel Throwing with 757 Makerspace. 6:00 pm. Rip it.Saturday Night Yugioh at Atlantis Games. 6:30 pm. Rip it.ShamRock Glow Ride with Pedego Electric Bikes. 6:30 pm. Rip it.Litz, Delirious George, & Threesound perform live at Chicho’s Backstage. 6:30 pm. Rip it.Jim Newsom and the Cloudless Sky perform live at Elation Brewing. 6:30 pm. Rip it.Travis Colby performs live at Varia. 7:00 pm. Rip it.Rachel and the Jelly Cats w/ the Feral Showgirls live at 37th and Zen. 7:00 pm. Rip it.Harry Potter & The Chamber Of Secrets Dinner Movie & Party (21+) at Granby Theater. 7:00 pm. Rip it.Norfolk Admirals vs Greenville Swamp Rabbits at Norfolk Scope. 7:30 pm. Rip it.Virginia Championship Wrestling Tough Luck at Norfolk Masonic Temple. 7:30 pm. Rip it.The Diversity JAM live at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.Silent Disco at Waterside District. 8:00 pm. Rip it.Kim Waters performs live at Attucks Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it. The Ribbon Mill live play at Little Theater of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.6 DJs perform live for Venture Club at Slowdive Gallery. 10:00 pm. Rip it.Glasgow Kiss performs live at Grace O’Malley’s. 8:30 pm. Rip it.Dan Stuckie spins live at Thank You Thank You Bar. 9:00 pm. Rip it.DJ Mista Nice performs live at Grain. 9:30 pm. Rip it.PLATFORM’D Sketch Comedy Showcase at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.Spring Bling Bright Colors Affair at Ultra Lounge. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sunday:
Sunday Dog Days at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 9:00 am. Rip it.Tai Chi and Yoga at Town Point Park with Fox’s Den Kung Fu. 9:00 am. Rip it.Slow-Mo Sunday Ride with Local Bike Shop. 10:00 am. Rip it.Yoga on Tap with Sky’s The Limit Yoga at Reaver Beach NFK. 10:45 am. Rip it.Engage Norfolk 2022 at Norfolk Scope. 11:00 am. Rip it.Dustin Furlow performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.Elated Craft Market at Elation Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it,Frank Hohl performs live at Mona Lisa. 1:00 pm. Rip it.MTG and Pokemon TCG at Atlantis Games & Comics. 1:00 pm. Rip it.Creative Writing Workshop at Mudita Cafe and Coffeehouse. 1:00 pm. Rip it.Harry Potter & The Chamber Of Secrets Dinner Movie & Party – Kids Showing at Granby Theater. 2:00 pm. Rip it.Ostara/Spring Equinox Ritual at Mystic Moon Norfolk. 2:00 pm. Rip it.The Simon and Garfunkle Story at Chrysler Hall. 1:00 pm& 6:30 pm. Rip it.The Ribbon Mill live play at Little Theater of Norfolk. 2:30 pm. Rip it.Fox and the Bear perform live at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 3:00 pm. Rip it.Settlers of Catan Meetup at Coalescence Coffee. 4:00 pm. Rip it.Norfolk Admirals vs Greenville Swamp Rabbits at Norfolk Scope. 5:00 pm. Rip it.Auditions: The Curious Savage at the Little Theater of Norfolk. 7:00 pm. Rip it.Eric Tubbs performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.Chelsea Cutler performs live at The Norva. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Get a daily rundown of events on our Daily Instagram Story.
Chow.
Savor a slice of slow European cafe culture at Blanca All Day. Rip it.
A green Krispy Kreme donut stuffed with barbecue and coleslaw is definitely one way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Rip it.
Pendulum Fine Meats is serving a full Irish feast this Saturday at Benchtop Brewing. Rip it.
Who needs green beer when there are green matcha lattes? Rip it.
Take a deep dive on just one producer of fine wine, Mas de Daumas Gassac from the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France, at Vino Culture. Rip it.
All you need is blueberry mead. Now on tap at the Birch Bar. Rip it.
Lavender cured yellowtail? It’s being plated up in the Hamachi Crudo at Four Eleven York. Rip it.
Golden crispy duck over kimchi is something only Legrand Kitchen could pull off. Rip it.
Jikoni Cafe has vegan pizzas topped with “Jikoni Kush,” an in-house substitute for meat made with highly-seasoned wheat grain. Rip it.
This chicken and shrimp quesadilla will satisfy all your comfort food cravings. Rip it.
Fried pork belly is hitting the menu at Omar’s Carriage House. Rip it.
This Sentara speaker suggests that the flavonoids in chocolate reduce heart disease and can increase stem cell production. Rip it.
Food Truck Sightings:Friday:Not Your Routine Poutine at Reaver NFK. Rip it. La Cucina di Sophia at Cova Brewing. Rip it. Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth Brewing. Rip it.Pittsburgh’s Best at Maker’s Craft Brewing. Rip it. Burrito Perdido at Benchtop Brewing. Rip it.
Saturday:Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth Brewing. Rip it.Pendulum Meats at Benchtop Brewing. Rip it. DC Smoothies and Eats at Cova Brewing. Rip it. TFK Taco Bar & Shawna’s Rich Eats at Maker’s Craft Brewing. Rip it.
Sunday:Lumpia King at Benchtop Brewing. Rip it. Bite of Maine at Maker’s Craft Brewing. Rip it. Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth Brewing. Rip it.Not Your Routine Poutine Brunch at Cova Brewing. Rip it. Red River Smokehouse at Reaver NFK. Rip it.
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Paul Stetson Rice
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Paul is the creator of NFKVA.com. He was born and raised in Norfolk, graduated from Virginia Tech, and narrowly avoided law school. Chat with him about economics, entrepreneurship, hip-hop, and hiking. When he's not working on five different projects, you'll catch him sharing a beer with friends at a local brewery.
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