🌊This Week in NFK: Hallows Eve, Pneuhaus, French Food, Aurora, Switch Rates, Patios, & More.

Norfolk City Council approved the development certificate for the casino project in a 7-1 vote this week. Rip it. 

The City of Norfolk is proposing a new program to bulk up its first responders amid a shortage of paramedics to respond to emergencies. Rip it.

The aurora borealis was visible with the naked eye in Norfolk on Thursday night. Rip it.  

You can get a free ride on Election Day courtesy of HRT. Rip it. 

ODU’s State of the Region report emphasized that a housing shortage is holding back economic growth in the region. Rip it. 

A contractor who works inside the Norfolk City Jail has been arrested and charged with delivering drugs to inmates inside the jail. Rip it. 

The Norfolk SPCA is asking the community to not abandon pets outside their facility following several recent abandonments. Rip it. 

Some Highland Park residents are upset that a planned wetland restoration project won’t meaningfully impact flooding. Rip it. 

The new Sentara-EVMS Comprehensive Sickle Cell Program is the first in the region to offer comprehensive sickle cell therapy. Rip it. 

Sentara is considering a conservation program for its IV and dialysis supplies after Hurricane Helene’s destruction impacted suppliers. Rip it. 

A new study from JLARC is giving us a better look at the finances of an education benefit that helps spouses and children of military veterans in Virginia go to college. Rip it. 

The Virginia Department of Corrections has introduced the Recovery Court Pathway Initiative, which is meant to be an alternative to incarceration. Rip it. 

Some Florida hurricane evacuees found themselves coming through Norfolk International Airport this week. Rip it. 

The US Navy has ramped up a large-scale investigation on welding deficiencies on work done at local shipyards. Rip it.

Chrysler Museum has opened Farm to Table, an exploration of food in the Age of Impressionism. Rip it. 

NEON Fest will feature a skate deck art competition at Cardinal Skate Shop this year. Rip it. 

“Pneuhaus,” the Fourth Annual Public Arts Festival at ODU will feature large-scale inflatables that explore earth science. Rip it. 

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

Meet the Director of “Dracula; A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really!” before the show at Wells Theater. Rip it.

Demons join CLOT, Porcupine, and Mercy Mission at Taphouse on the 21st. Rip it. 

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

Demand for workers that can build and maintain electric vehicles is growing as electrification comes to Virginia. Rip it. 

A group of business and government leaders convened this week to discuss childcare access as the annual rate for child care in the region tops $17,000. Rip it. 

Norfolk Customs and Border Protection officers recently seized several food trailers and golf carts from China that did not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards. Rip it. 

Norfolk Customs and Border Protection officers recently seized $450k in dental supplies shipped from China that were inappropriately labeled. Rip it. 

The US Navy is working to address mariner manpower shortages through more pay, working conditions, and new recruiting programs. Rip it. 

A recent JLARC study suggests that the region’s colleges and universities are mostly not at risk, while others in the state have viability concerns. Rip it. 

Retail Alliance is moving to the World Trade Center in downtown Norfolk. Rip it. 

Breeze Airways announced that it is adding nonstop flights from Norfolk to Phoenix. Rip it. 

Amazon will be hiring 2,000 seasonal employees across the region. Rip it. 

CSX and Norfolk Southern are engaged in a federal lawsuit surrounding switch rates for rail lines connection Norfolk International Terminal, which are allegedly exclusionary. Rip it. 

Old Dominion strengthened its collaboration and partnership with Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) with the opening of the new NNS office located in the University’s Engineering Systems building. Rip it. 

Regional Economic Stats.Labor Stats.

The Hermitage Museum and Gardens get extra spooky on October 11th for the Hermitage Hallows Eve. Rip it. 

The West Ghent Civic League’s Fall Fest featuring a Hocus Pocus screening and 4th Annual Chili Competition is October 19th. Rip it. 

Winefest is back at Town Point Park next weekend. Rip it. 

Last Fair Deal and Grateful Jed are bringing the jams to Toast later this month. Rip it. 

Meet the creatives, innovators, movers and shakers at the Innovation Corridor’s Norfolk Kickback. Rip it. 

Mariah the Scientist performs at the ODU Homecoming concert on Oct. 17. Rip it. 

Naval Station Norfolk is putting on its Fleet Fest 2024 on Saturday, Oct. 19. Rip it. 

Friday 10/11
Norfolk Run Club Friday Meetup at Yorgo's. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Ancient Futures: The 47th Annual ODU Literary Festival at Old Dominion University. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Breakfast Club at Gather NFK at Gather Norfolk. 9:30 am. Rip it.
Second Friday Art at Barron F Black Library. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Carlin Fields performs live at Gershwin's. 12:00 am. Rip it.
Dan Pellegrino performs live at Cova Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Ernest Whitehead performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Pneuhaus: ODU's 4th Annual Public Arts Festival at Barry Art Museum. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Jason Jackson at Brother's. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Jay Lang Presents Church Street Jazz @ Brothers Featuring Jason Jackson at Brother's. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Ernest Whitehead performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Dry Land Folk Duo performs live at Maker's Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Nick Franzitta performs live at Afterglow. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Zoovies: Barbie at Virginia Zoo. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
The Steel Wheels perform live at The Annex. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella at TCC Roper Performing Arts Center. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
The Muse Neighborhood Jam at The Muse Writers Center. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella at Roper Center for Performing Arts. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Tarrytown at Generic Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Skinny Puppy Tribute Night at Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Guerilla Will & Novakane Omega spin live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Hernry Wilkins performs live at Gershwin's. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Billy Joe Daniel performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Ragoza performs live at Waterside District Market Stage. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
TA Gatling & The Guns performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Hutch performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.

Saturday 10/12
Weekend Long Run at Hangry's. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Send It Saturday Morning Group Bike Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 8:00 am. Rip it.
60th Annual Ocean View Art Show at Ocean View Beach Park. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Caregivers & Coffee at Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Paint 757 Purple Peace & Pints: Samaritan House Yoga at Smartmouth Brewery at Smartmouth Beer. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Girl Scout Numbers in Nature Day at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Bobby Cullipher performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Abstract Exploration at d'Art Center. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
2nd Annual Oktoberfest at Afterglow at Afterglow Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
NACC Waggin' Wheels Mobile Pet Pantry at Jordan-Newby Library. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Fantastical Worlds: A Writing Group for Speculative Fiction at The Muse Writers Center. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
The Dirty Dismals perform live at Afterglow. 1:00 pm. Rip it. 
Howl-o-Ween Compact Canine event at Maker's Craft Brewery. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Monarch Makes at the Barry Art Museum at Barry Art Museum. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella at TCC Roper Performing Arts Center. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
NSU Football vs. Towson at Dick Price Stadium. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Allegra Duchaine performs live at Benchtop Brewing. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA! at Roper Center for Performing Arts. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
From Here to Eternity 5K - Little Willie Awaits at Elmwood Cemetery. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Roll For Discussion: TTRPG Club at The Muse Writers Center. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Henry Wilkins performs live at Gershwin's. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Tom Clippinger performs live at Glasslight Gallery. Rip it.
OK performs live at The Ghent Rooftop Bar. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Kaboombox performs live at Afterglow. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Murder Mystery at Hunter House Victorian Museum at Hunter House Victorian Museum. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Skylark, Skip Hancock performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Saturday Night Yu-Gi-Oh! - Norfolk at Atlantis Games & Comics - Norfolk. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Sapphic Screams Hosted by LGBT Life Center and 37th & Zen at 37th and Zen. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
The Jae Sinnett Zero to 60 Quintet, featuring Randy Brecker and Ada Rovatti at Attucks Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Rylo & Friends spin live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Almost Queen at Harrison Opera House. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Tarrytown at Generic Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Jana Ross performs live at Gershwin's. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ TR1 performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Jake Ryan Solo performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ SDOT performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.

Sunday 10/13
Intersectional Feminist Book Club at Eleanor's Norfolk. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Slow and Steady Sunday Group Ride  at Slow & Steady Bike Goods.. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Antique Market at The Fanciful Fig. 11:00 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.
Boos & Brews Oddities Market at Bold Mariner. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
MTG Modern Sunday at Atlantis Games & Comics. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Weekly Pokemon League at Atlantis Games & Comics. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
MTG Modern Sunday at Atlantis Games & Comics. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
The Scribes: A Club For 18-25 Year Old Writers At The Muse Writers Center. 1:00 Pm. Rip it.
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella at TCC Roper Performing Arts Center. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Dark Arts/ Goth Market at Maker's Craft Brewery. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella at Roper Center for Performing Arts. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
Tarrytown at Generic Theater. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
Music Bingo at Afterglow Brewing. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Traditional Irish Session at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub & Restaurant. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Live Music: Coyote Beach at Maker's Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
El Jay with OK performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.

Smoked beers are back! Thunderbolts & Lightning, a smoked czech pale ale has dropped at Benchtop. Rip it. 

You butternut miss these squash ravioli and house sausage at Blanca. Rip it. 

Specialty Glidden Point Cocktail oysters from the Damariscotta River are now on the Four Eleven lineup. Rip it. 

Why not smother your burger in mushrooms, onions, and cheddar bacon soup? All the free masons are doing it. Rip it. 

Hofut Falkenstein’s mineral-forward Rieslings are making an appearance at Grandiflora. Rip it. 

Fresh Virginia apple lattes are being whipped up at Kobros this week. Rip it. 

New patio space is open at Legrand. Rip it. 

One week out from the Press 626 Filipino Escape Wine Dinner. Rip it. 

Food Truck Sightings:
Friday:
Crop Circle at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen & Birria Bros at Cova. Rip it.
The Salty Cactus at Benchtop. Rip it.
Moontide Sundries at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.

Saturday:
Hades Wood Fired at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Weng’s, Nacho Libre, & Birria Bros at Cova. Rip it.
La Cocina D Tula at Benchtop. Rip it.
Top That & Deutscher Imbiss at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.

Sunday:
Krazy Trompos 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.