🌊This Week in NFK: Grilled Cheese, Chappell Roan, Scallops, Cake, Technology, & More

Every Norfolk resident will have new City Council representation soon as both Superwards will have new elected officials. Rip it. 

Norfolk City Council accepted funding for a Witness Protection Program from the state, after the program sat unfunded since 1994. Rip it. 

Mayor Kenny Alexander says Norfolk has no plans to allow police to seize illegally operated ATVs and dirt bikes after Hampton recently passed an ordinance with that intent. Rip it. 

Two Hampton Roads residents are challenging a system of Norfolk license plate reading cameras in federal court, arguing the cameras violate their constitutional rights. Rip it. 

State lawmakers are starting to work on adapting rules and regulations to the future of autonomous ground and air vehicles. Rip it. 

ODU Resilience officials say that how we talk about hurricanes is changing as storms intensify due to ocean warming. Rip it. 

A new analysis and online tool created by the Natural Resources Defense Council reveals that nearly 7,000 Virginia properties had repeated claims for flood damage over 10 years. Rip it. 

Scallops, once thought to be close to extinction in the lower Chesapeake Bay, have been making a massive recovery thanks to the Virginia Institute of Marine Science. Rip it. 

CHKD is pushing safe sleep practices for infants as eastern Virginia shows an increase in “sudden unexpected infant death.” Rip it.

New research says that endangered Atlantic right whales, which have recently been found dead in local waters, are venturing to new areas. Rip it. 

The 230-seat Iglesia Ni Cristo church in Norfolk has recently completed a $720,000 renovation. Rip it. 

It’s midseason for Monarch Football and the team is 2-4. Plus more analysis. Rip it.  

200 years ago, the Marquis de Lafayette returned to Norfolk after the Revolutionary War and some historians are recreating the tour. Rip it. 

The sounds of Chappell Roan, Cake, Radiohead, Madonna, and more come to life with local musicians in costume at the LAVA Halloween Extravaganza. Rip it. 

The Little Theater of Norfolk is currently performing Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street starting Friday. Rip it. 

The Virginia Opera will open its 50th Anniversary season with a traditional staging of “Carmen.” Rip it. 

“Dracula; A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really!” sticks it to The Man at the Wells Theater. Rip it.

The Norfolk Forum brings author Erik Larson to Chrysler Hall next month. Rip it. 

Hundred of locals are participating in an upcoming Chrysler Museum installation by crafting thousands of paper flowers. Rip it. 

The U.S. Premiere of the Black Sabbath Ballet is coming to Chrysler Hall May 30 & 31. Rip it. 

Tim Seibles, a Norfolk poet, received a lifetime achievement award at James Madison University. Rip it. 

Currently on Display:
New Frames of Reference: Early French Photographers at Home and Abroad at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Hampton Boyer: Colors of Us at Chrysler Museum (Last Weekend). Rip it.
Peter Bremers: Ice to Water at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Bernard Conda: A Day in the Life at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Farm to Table: Art, Food, and Identity in the Age of Impressionism at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
“AFROTRICITY, Color Rapping” a solo exhibition by Clyde Santana at Offsite Gallery. Rip it.
The CAN Collection at Assembly. Rip it. 
VIVID: A Juried National Exhibition of VIBRANT, BOLD & LOUD Artworks at D’Art Center. Rip it.
Message in a Bottle: Picturing Maritime Culture in Hampton Roads at Barry Art Museum. Rip it.
Dollhaus: Reimagining the Domestic Space at Barry Art Museum. Rip it.
Perry Glass Art Collection at Glass Light. Rip it.
Portraits of Misguided Law by Cruel Consequences on display at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it
“An American Abroad” at Hermitage Museum & Gardens. Rip it.

Dominion Energy bills are set to rise by 50% by 2039 with demand outstripping planned supply. Rip it. 

Norfolk Customs & Border Patrol seized heavy equipment stolen from Massachusetts and worth over $200,000 headed to West Africa. Rip it. 

Local developers say that “it has never taken so long to zone, permit and develop” new housing, which is contributing to the housing crisis. Rip it. 

Dominion Energy completed the $2.6 Billion sale of a 50% stake in the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project. Rip it. 

Dominion Energy is rolling out honey bees at some solar projects in the Commonwealth. Rip it. 

Stockpot has gained massive social media attention for responding to a negative online comment and prioritizing good work culture for their employees. Rip it. 

 $14,716,366  in federal funding has been set aside for realigning roadways at the Norfolk International Airport. Rip it. 

Norfolk International Airport is on track to have another record breaking year in passenger traffic. Rip it. 

Norfolk International Airport set a less honorable record this year, marking the most firearms confiscated in a year. Rip it. 

Norfolk State has kicked off its largest ever fundraising campaign, seeking to raise $90 million for its 90th anniversary. Rip it. 

The median sales price of homes in Virginia rose 10.3% year over year, the largest jump since spring 2022. Rip it. 

Local startup Magazine Jukebox has partnered with Sentara to bring its digital content platform to waiting rooms across the region. Rip it. 

Regional Economic Stats. Labor Stats.

LAVA’s massively popular Halloween Extravaganza brings the block party back next Saturday. Rip it. 

The Masquerade In Ghent returns with a big Colley-closing block party this Friday. Rip it. 

Wear pink all weekend, not just on Wednesday. Mean Girls has taken over Chrysler Hall. Rip it. 

Friends of the Norfolk Public Library host their annual fundraiser on November 1st at the Slover. Rip it. 

The 3rd Annual Glow Party is coming to the ERT’s Glow Line on November 2nd. Rip it. 

Next week catch the “Paris, 1852-1870: Memory, Loss, and Urban Renewal” lecture at Chrysler Museum. Rip it. 

Fri Oct 25
Choral Invitational at Old Dominion University. 12:00 am. Rip it.
Trail Beautification Days at Elizabeth River Trail. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Hampton Roads Datathon at The Slover. 9:30 am. Rip it.
Freaky Friday with the Norfolk Park Rangers at Lafayette Branch Library. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Steven Dotson performs live at Grain. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Urban Echoes: Art Chat at d'Art Center. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Trick 'r Trees (Night 2) at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Rowan Hill Spooky Spectacular at The Veil Brewing Co. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Carlin Fields performs live at Gershwins. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Ernest Whitehead performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Friday Night Magic: Commander at Atlantis Games & Comics. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
The Chuck Brown Band at Brother's. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Brent Shepard performs live at The Ghent Rooftop Bar. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Masquerade in Ghent on Colley Ave. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Mike Gombas performs live at COVA Brewing Company. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
RnB Block Party at Norfolk Scope Arena. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Fat Ham Fireside Chat w/ Director Jerrell L. Henderson at Assembly. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Dinner with a Spirit at The Granby Theater at The Granby Theater. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Karaoke Friday at Maker's Craft Brewery. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Paint & Sip - Pumpkin Fever! at Mudita Cafe & Bar. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Donation-Based Sound Bath Meditation at Norfolk Karate Academy. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Sunny & Gabe's Time Traveler's Ball at The Annex. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
FRIGHT NIGHT: An Immersive Art Exhibition at Barry Arts and Hixon Studio Buildings. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Friday Night Magic: Draft - Norfolk at Atlantis Games & Comics - Norfolk. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Silent Movie: The Lodger at Christ & St. Luke's Episcopal Church. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really at Virginia Stage Company. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Jana Ross performs live at Gershwins. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The 666 Project: A Horror Anthology at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
MEAN GIRLS at Chrysler Hall. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Conor Malone Plays at Grace O'Malley's. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
Aaron Firestone performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
The Legendary DJ Kool at Norfolk Waterside Marriott. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
HBCU House Party at The NorVA. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Sonic performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Team Ragoza performs live at Grain. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
The Improv Riot All-Star Comedy Show at Push Comedy Theater. 10:30 pm. Rip it.

Saturday 10/26
Send It Saturday Morning Group Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Weekend Long Run at TBD. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Special Waste Collection Event with Keep Norfolk Beautiful at Azalea Baptist Church. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Fall Open House at Old Dominion University. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Tree ID Botanical Bike Tour at Elizabeth River Trail. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Community Music Division Fall Recital at Wilson G. Chandler Recital Hall. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Bark-O-Ween at Colonial Place Greenway. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Harvest Psychic Fair at Kindred Spirit. 11:00 am. Rip it.
BigForestFire performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Toddler Yoga at Sky’s the Limit Yoga Co. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Highland Park Halloween Party at Elation Brewing. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Spooky Science Workshop at NAUTICUS. 11:00 am. Rip it.
NFK2050 Public Workshop at Granby High School. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Toddler Yoga at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Halloween Printmaking at d'Art Center. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
ERT Halloween Puppy Parade at Smartmouth Beer. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Grimms Fairy Tale Tea at Hunter House Victorian Museum. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Enchanted Forrest Halloween Party at the 757CRC. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Boos & Brews at Afterglow Brewing at Afterglow Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Halloween Printmaking at d'Art Center. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Boos & Brews at Afterglow Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Halloween Printmaking at d'Art Center. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
All Hallows Weekend at The Veil Brewing Co.. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Monarch Makes at the Barry Art Museum at Barry Art Museum. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Elmwood Halloween Tour at Elmwood Cemetery. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
NSU Football vs. Howard at Dick Price Stadium. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
MEAN GIRLS at Chrysler Hall. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
LAVA HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA at Toast. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really at Virginia Stage Company. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Yoga + Wine 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.
A True Crime Tour in Downtown Norfolk at Selden Market. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Jana Ross performs live at Gershwins. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Zach DeSocio performs live at Afterglow. 5:00 pm. Rip it. 
Skylark, Skip Hancock performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Cody Stageberg performs live at The Ghent Rooftop Bar. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Haunted Harbor Halloween at Waterside District. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Michael Carson at Brother's. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Xavier Wulf: HSG Street Chasers Tour at The NorVA. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Haunted Harbor Halloween at Waterside District. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Tom Segura: Come Together at Norfolk Scope. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Attucks Jazz Club: Rex Richardson, trumpet at Attucks Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Rex Richardson performs live at Attuck's Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really at Virginia Stage Company. 7:30 pm. Rip it
Ladies R&B Kickback Concert at Chartway Arena. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Hooks Halloween Party at Elation Brewing. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Henry Wilkins performs live at Gershwins. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The 666 Project: A Horror Anthology at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
MEAN GIRLS at Chrysler Hall. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Conor Malone Plays at Grace O'Malley's. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
The NSUAA Kickback! at Norfolk Waterside Marriott. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Dj Julz Gat performs live at Waterside District Market Stage. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Aone performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Mista Nice performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ J-Crush performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
IMPROVAGEDDON: The Ultimate Improv Competition at Push Comedy Theater. 10:30 pm. Rip it.

Sunday 10/27
Yoga & Brunch at Cork & Kettle. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Radical Studies Book Club at Eleanor's Norfolk. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Puppy Yoga at Citizen K9 Dog Training and Agility. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Slow and Steady Sunday Group Ride  at Slow & Steady Bike Goods.. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Kim's Krusade Brunch & Auction Event at d'Art Center. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Robbie Meade performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
2nd annual Oyster Roast at Stony's Dockside Bar & Grill. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Halloween Harvest Festival at Chrysler Museum. 12:30 pm. Rip it.
Sunday Weekly Pokemon League at Atlantis Games & Comics. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
MTG Modern Sunday at Atlantis Games & Comics. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Board Game Sunday's at COVA Brewing Company. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
MEAN GIRLS at Chrysler Hall. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Nami Fund Raiser at Maker's Craft Brewery. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really at Virginia Stage Company. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
Letting the Dead Rest in Peace - Halloween Cemetery Picnic at Cedar Grove Cemetery. 3:30 pm. Rip it.
Hogwarts Bowling League at Circuit Social. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Staking the Stigma: Combating Domestic Violence Together at Virginia Stage Company. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Henry Wilkins performs live at Gershwins. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Music Bingo at Afterglow Brewing. 5:00 pm. Rip it. 
MEAN GIRLS at Chrysler Hall. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Hatebreed performs live at The NorVA. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Zane Shenk performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
The 666 Project: A Horror Anthology at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.

Don’t miss this Beetlejuice-inspired margarita at the Veil. Rip it. 

The Stockpot toasted grilled cheeses are absolutely the right choice for soup season. Rip it. 

Pear, pork belly, and caramelized onions on a grilled cheese? It’s worth a try. Rip it. 

Feeling creative? Feeling cheesy? Try your hand at building your own grilled cheese at The Birch. Rip it. 

Kobro’s is kicking Crystal Lake S'mores Craft Lattes ‘cause that’s what Jason wants. Rip it. 

Once you start, you can’t quit the quiche. La Brioche is magic like that. Rip it. 

Glass Light has a new seasonal menu, go explore! Rip it. 

Gershwin’s has a special halloween cocktail that the witches are loving rn. Rip it. 

Pomegranate and Ruby Chocolate Croissant. That’s it. That’s the post. Rip it. 

Food Truck Sightings:
Friday:
Hades Wood Fired at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen & Nacho Libre at Cova. Rip it.
Moontide Sundries at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.

Saturday:
Lit Auntie at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Birria Bros & Moontide at Cova. Rip it.
A & J Kitchen Express at Benchtop. Rip it.
BarQ & Cups Up at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.

Sunday:
Hot Boxx at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Moontide at Cova. Rip it.
Big Belly at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.