🌊 This Week in NFK: Results, Clones, Boxing, Shaved Ape, Crab Rangoon, & More

Mayor Kenny Alexander won re-election in this Tuesday’s election. Rip it. 

Businessman Jeremy McGee won his race to represent Superward 6 on City Council. Rip it. 

School Board member Carlos Clanton leads the race to represent Superward 7 on City Council by less than a hundred votes with many provisional ballots outstanding. Rip it. 

Sarah E. DiCalogero won her race to represent Superward 6 on Norfolk School Board. Rip it. 

Alfreda A. Thomas won her race to represent Superward 7 on Norfolk School Board. Rip it. 

Ken D. Paulson won his race to represent Ward 5 on Norfolk School Board. Rip it. 

Virginia Senator Tim Kaine appeared on Saturday Night Live last week. Rip it. 

Three years after a law went into effect giving localities the option to adopt ranked-choice voting, no municipalities in the region have adopted the practice. Rip it. 

A $1 billion loan from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is going to HRSD to expand and ultimately treat about 50 million gallons of wastewater per day. Rip it. 

The Navy is extending the life of 15 ships, including five based in Norfolk, as it presses to increase its fleet size. Rip it. 

The Government Accountability Office found that inadequate housing allowances are forcing service members to live in rvs, apartments without A/C, and other substandard accommodations. Rip it. 

The VA is no longer projected to face a $15 billion budget shortfall as costs came in significantly under estimates. Rip it. 

Virginia’s congressional delegation is calling for the re-authorization of the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act. Rip it. 

Robert O’Neil, a director at Armed Forces Brewing, stepped into internet controversy once again this week. Rip it. 

The City of Norfolk is asking courts to decide who will get $250K found in the trunk of a murder victim's car. Rip it. 

Norfolk and the surrounding cities are experiencing a “moderate drought.” Rip it. 

A cloned ferret gave birth in Virginia this week, making national history. Rip it.

ODU’s Mike Jones is hoping to organize a basketball game on an aircraft carrier. Rip it. 

A Gospel Christmas is coming to Chrysler Hall with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Rip it. 

Up next at Virginia Stage Company, a Sherlock Christmas and a Merry Little Christmas Carol. 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 later this month. Rip it. 

The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine brings an enchanting performance of Swan Lake to the Harrison Opera House on December 17. Rip it. 

Nauticus will unveil the redesign of its exhibit and visitor experience areas on Veterans Day Weekend. Rip it. 

ODU Rep Theater will soon perform “The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza” at Goode Theater. 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.
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.

Selden Market has entered phase two of its expansion project, which will open more retail spaces. Rip it. 

Old Dominion University alumnus Collin Smith talks about the recent sale of his business ReachSuite to Consensus. Rip it. 

Gourmet Gang, a local chain of restaurants, has been acquired by a Richmond company. Rip it. 

Avenue Kitchen and Cocktails has opened in Downtown Norfolk. Rip it. 

Dollar Tree, one of the region's few Fortune 500 companies, will be getting a new CEO as Rich Dreiling steps down. Rip it. 

Sentara has announced a plan to address the shortage of family physicians in the region. Rip it. 

Norfolk ranked 5th among cities with populations between 149K  & 250K in the Annual Digital Cities Survey. Rip it. 

Port Day comes to ODU next week in partnership with the Virginia Maritime Association. Rip it.

Regional Economic Stats. Labor Stats.

Pitch-A-Friend, a modern day matchmaking event, is coming to local breweries. Rip it. 

The Virginia Symphony hosts a Very Merry Musical Market at Elation Brewing on November 21st. Rip it. 

Fri Nov 8
Fall Education & Human Services Expo at Webb University Center. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Breakfast Club at Gather Norfolk. 9:30 am. Rip it.
Free Tasting Friday at Mermaid Winery. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Business After Hours: Health Operations Edition at Constant Hall. 5:00 pm. Rip it. 
Dominion Energy Garden of Lights at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Top Rank Boxing: Keyshawn V Lemos at Norfolk Scope Arena. 5:10 pm. Rip it.
Michael Shipp "Lives Worth Remembering" full film viewing at Smartmouth Brewing Company. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Amy Kaus performs live at Maker's Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Ernest Whitehead performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
David Jones performs live at COVA Brewing Company. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Amy Kaus performs live at Maker's Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Ernest Whitehead performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Top Rank Boxing: Keyshawn V Lemos at Norfolk Scope Arena. 6:20 pm. Rip it.
Poly Representation In Media W People’s Free School Nfk at Eleanor's Norfolk. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Michael Carson performs live at Brother's. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Carmen at Harrison Opera House. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Chamber Music Recital at Wilson G. Chandler Recital Hall. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Commonwealth Comedy Free Comedy Sampler Variety Show at Cafe Mudita. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Bloodstains, Meathouse, Shaved Ape, BATO, Homemade Speed perform live at The Annex. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Ballet Virginia presents "Elevate" - Contemporary Ballet at The Zeiders American Dream Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Pa’Bailar at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Weston Estate performs live at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Improv Tales at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Bryan Dunn performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Aaron Fulcher performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ SDOT performs live at Waterside District Market Stage. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Mista Nice performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.

Sat Nov 9
Send It Saturday Morning Group Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Ocean View Run Club Weekend Long Run at Cova Brewing. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Code Enforcement Workshop at Department of Neighborhood Services. 8:30 am. Rip it.
Maintaining Our Metropolis: A Code Enforcement Workshop at Norfolk Municipal Center. 8:30 am. Rip it.
East Beach/EOV Farmers Market at Bay Oaks Park. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Reimagine Grand Opening at Nauticus. 10:00 am. Rip it. Rip it.
Second Saturdays! at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Girl Scout Fall Bazaar at Aviation Institute of Maintenance. 10:00 am. Rip it.
The Dragon Faire: A Table Top Role-Playing Festival at The Plot. 10:00 am. Rip it.
PAW Patrol Live! Heroes Unite at Chrysler Hall. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Girl Scout Outdoor Art Day at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 11:00 am. Rip it.
BigForestFire performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Miracle on Monarch Way at Old Dominion University. 11:00 am. Rip it.
BigForestFire performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
NACC Waggin' Wheels Mobile Pet Pantry at Tucker Library. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
FREE Acrylic Workshop with Ken Wright at d'Art Center. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Paint Pink Fundraiser at Virginia Zoo. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
The Veil Brewing NFK 5th Anniversary Celebration at The Veil Brewing Co.. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Sliders + Stability Ball Workshop at Sky’s the Limit Yoga Co. 12:30 pm. Rip it.
Viking Norse Market at Afterglow Brewing. 1:00 pm. Rip it. 
Remarkable Trees of the Hermitage Museum & Gardens. 1:30 pm. Rip it.
PAW Patrol Live! Heroes Unite at Chrysler Hall. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Monarch Makes at the Barry Art Museum at Barry Art Museum. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Smartmouth's 12th Birthday Bash at Smartmouth Brewing Company. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Riso 101: Analog Techniques with Sarah at 757 Makerspace. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
The Janitors performs live at Waterside Blue Moon Stage. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Raise a Pint, Support Our SEALKIDS at COVA Brewing Company. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Dominion Energy Garden of Lights at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Tea & Paint Night at Locals Marketplace. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Dan Pellegrino performs live at Afterglow. 5:00 pm. Rip it. 
NSU Men's Basketball vs. James Madison at Joseph Echols Hall. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Clarissa & Co performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Pushing Dragons: The Dragon Faire Adventure at The Plot. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Chris Tomlin performs live at Chartway Arena. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Carlton Baker performs live at Brother's. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Morgan Wade performs live at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Joe & Co. performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Corey Santos performs live at Waterside District Market Stage. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ PonFetti performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ J-Crush performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Second Saturday Stand-Up-Grad Show at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.

Sun Nov 10
Intersectional Feminist Book Club at Eleanor's Norfolk. 10:00 am. Rip it.
brat brunch BURLESQUE SHOW at Benchtop Brewing Company. 10:00 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.
PAW Patrol Live! Heroes Unite at Chrysler Hall. 11:00 am. Rip it.
The SCWS Graduation and Music Networking Event at Gather Norfolk. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Reimagine Grand Opening at Nauticus. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Musical Improv 201 at Push Comedy Theater. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ GPP performs live at Baxter's. 12:30 pm. Rip it.
Board Game Sunday's at COVA Brewing Company. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Hampton Roads Pride Brew Tour Closing Party at Maker's Craft Brewery. 1:30 pm. Rip it.
Carmen at Harrison Opera House. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
Nate Sacks performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 3:00 pm. Rip it. 
PAW Patrol Live! Heroes Unite at Chrysler Hall. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Nano Mid Month Middles Write In at The Muse Writers Center. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Traditional Irish Session at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub & Restaurant. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Dominion Energy Garden of Lights at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
The Push Book Club at Push Comedy Theater. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Pop Evil + Bad Wolves perform live at The NorVA. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Jade Zabric performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.

Why doesn’t all lamb come encrusted with pistachios?  Rip it. 

Classics are classics for a reason. Fish & chips still hits like old times. Rip it. 

Thanksgiving treats from Bakehouse? Very grateful, very thankful. Rip it. 

Halloween’s over but you can still get the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew at Cova. Rip it. 

Special pizza alert: The Autumn Hug now only at the bakehouse at Elation. Rip it. 

Fiery cocktails are the best cocktails right? Right?! Rip it. 

You’d expect the restaurant attached to a glass art gallery to have some gorgeous plating, and you’d be right. Rip it. 

Bulk smoked turkey and other bbq items are coming for your thanksgiving table via Redwood Smoke. Rip it. 

Crab rangoon grilled cheese, yes please! Rip it. 

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