🌊This Week in NFK: The Purge, Fort Norfolk Development, Sand Boxes, The French & More.

Early voting this year is trailing behind the 2020 turnout numbers. Rip it. 

City officials say floodwall design changes will be necessary for the project to move forward. Rip it. 

Developer Bruce Thompson is exploring the development of hotels, residences, restaurants, and more in the Fort Norfolk area. Rip it. 

A ceremonial groundbreaking was held this week for the Norfolk Casino, with officials from Norfolk, Boyd Gaming, and the Pamunkey Indian Tribe digging into temporary sand boxes. Rip it. 

The developers of the Norfolk Casino are touting a new price tag of $750 million, 50% larger than a previous estimate of $500 million. Rip it. 

Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects protested the groundbreaking of the Norfolk Casino this week over plans to allow indoor smoking. Rip it. 

The single menhaden fishing operator in Virginia is requesting future offshore wind energy projects be restricted to an additional 1.5 miles from shore. Rip it.  

Tarrallton Elementary was recognized for high achievement and continuous improvement through the Virginia Board of Education’s Exemplar School Recognition Program. Rip it. 

The Supreme Court ruled to allow Virginia to continue purging voter rolls despite federal laws that require a 90 day pause before elections. Rip it. 

News of voting roll purges in Virginia come just a year after the Youngkin administration erroneously canceled over 3,000 voter registrations last year. Rip it. 

Over 200 voters in the region have been purged by the recent voter roll purges. Rip it. 

Team Norfolk Boxing, a legendary boxing club in Hampton Roads, finally has a place to permanently call home in the Park Place neighborhood. Rip it. 

Black BRAND’s Reviving Legacy Project celebrates the past, present, and future of Black entrepreneurship in the region. Rip it. 

A 100 year old American Legion post in Norfolk may have to close down unless it finds a new home. Rip it. 

The Admirals (3-2), who have won three straight since dropping their first two games to Adirondack. Rip it. 

Former ODU and local high school star, Daniel Hudson, announced his MLB retirement after winning the world series with the Dodgers. 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. 

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

Applications for the 757 Startup Studios close November 3rd. Rip it. 

General Dynamics NASSCO, a Norfolk subsidiary of defense giant General Dynamics, was awarded a contract worth up to $123.3 million last week for maintenance, modernization and repair of the USS Porter destroyer. Rip it. 

State lawmakers are considering updating some building code rules to allow for more infill development. Rip it. 

The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority says donating a portion of every beer sale to charity violates an ABC regulation designed to stop the promotion of overconsumption of alcohol. Rip it. 

The Navy is studying options, like microgrids and small nuclear reactors, for supplying its four public shipyards with electricity and potable water in the event of a power grid or utility outage that could last up to two weeks. Rip it. 

Virginia needs to add nearly 70,000 construction workers by 2026 according to new estimates. Rip it. 

The region added construction jobs at a faster rate than all but six metro areas according to an analysis of Federal Data. Rip it. 

The Virginia Port Authority will receive $380 million in federal funding to purchase new zero-emission cargo handling equipment and charging infrastructure. Rip it. 

A coalition of solar developers are looking to change how solar projects are approved at the local level. Rip it. 

The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) announced that vendor Metrc will track cannabis growth, production and sale for medical and pharmaceutical use. Rip it. 

Family of a recently killed shipyard worker are calling for better working conditions. Rip it. 

The International Longshoremen’s Association and the group representing port operators and shipping companies said Friday that they will resume contract discussions in November. Rip it. 

The supply of residential homes for sale is increasing, approaching what’s considered to be a healthy level. Rip it. 

Dominion Energy closed on its purchase of Avangrid’s Kitty Hawk North 40,000-acre offshore wind lease in a deal valued at about $160 million, the seller announced. Rip it. 

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Norfolk’s Parks & Recreation is hosting a “pumpkin rage room” at Lakewood Park on Friday. 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. 

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

Fri Nov 01
First Fridays Yoga on the River at the ERP. 6:30 am. Rip it. 
757 Build Fridays at Assembly. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Recycled Reads Used Book Sale at Slover Library. 9:00 am. Rip it. Rip it.
Discover Yamaha at Wilson G. Chandler Recital Hall. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Pumpkin Rage Room at Lakewood Park. 4:00 pm. Rip it. 
Free Tasting Friday at Mermaid Winery. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Bmb Series at Eleanor's Norfolk. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Dan Pellegrino performs live at Afterglow. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Amy Kaus Live Music at Maker's Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Sabrina The Musician Live at Maker's Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Ernest Whitehead performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Steve Link performs live at COVA Brewing Company. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
A Quick Sip with Kiera: Four New Faves. 6:00 pm & 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
Village of the Damned at Michael and Kimthanh Lê Planetarium. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
First Fridays in Chelsea at Chelsea Business District. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Donal O’Shaughnessy performs live at Elation. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Annual Fall Wine Social at Norfolk Yacht and Country Club. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Books & Brew (Vino Too!) at The Slover. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Murdrer Mystery Opening Night at the Granby Theater. 6:30 pm. Rip it. 
Jazz Club Fundraiser at The Governor's School for the Arts: Miner Music Hall. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
No BS! Brass + Wes Parker performs live at The Annex. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals vs. Worcester Railers at Scope. 7:05 pm. Rip it.
Rachmaninoff's Second Symphony at Chrysler Hall. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really at Virginia Stage Company. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Girl-Prov at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Cold War Kids at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Alec Edmonds performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Mista Nice performs live at Waterside District Market Stage. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Bennett Walker Wales performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Alec Edmonds performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Two Nuts at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it. 

Sat Nov 02
Send It Saturday Morning Group Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Semi-Legit Bagel Popup at Equinox. 8:00 AM. Rip it.
East Beach / EOV Farmers Market at Bay Oaks Park. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Recycled Reads Used Book Sale at Slover Library. 9:00 am. Rip it. Rip it.
Sky's the Limit Yoga at Neptune's Fury. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Veteran's Headstone Cleaning at Forest Lawn Cemetery. 9:00 am. Rip it.
2024 Tidewater United Club Championship at Poplar Hall Park. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Storybook Tea Party at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Queer Storytellers Workshop at Eleanor's Norfolk. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Nevermore Market at Hunter House Victorian Museum. 11:00 am. Rip it. 
BigForestFire performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Day of the Dead festival at Craft. 12:00 pm. Rip it. 
Art + Craft Macrame Workshop at Sky's the Limit Yoga Co. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
NaNoWriMo Kick-Off at The Muse Writers Center. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Touchdown in the Park at Five Points Park & Plaza. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Old Dominion vs Appalachian State Watch Party at Afterglow Brewing. 1:30 pm. Rip it.
Monarch Makes at the Barry Art Museum. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really at Wells Theater. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
3rd Annual Glow Party at Jeff Robertson Park. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
7th Annual Celebrate Freedom Gala at the Main. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Open House Tasting at the Shop: French Wine Expo! At Vino Culture. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Derek Smith performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Jarvis Griffin Piano Duo performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Full Moon Fever does Wildflowers at Smartmouth Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Wine Dark Sea performs live at Elation. 6:30 pm. Rip it. 
The 4th Annual 7 City Blues Festival at Norfolk Scope Arena. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Escape From The Zoo, Hans Gruber & The Die Hards, and Spirit Gun perform live at Taphouse. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
The Nerve Scheme ,Old Scars, The Dual Gravitons and Dunkirk Riots perform live at the Annex. 7:00 pm. Rip it. 
Chandler, Kris Stasse, SHANN perform live at Chicho's Backstage. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really at Wells Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Silent Disco at Waterside District. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
Date Night at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Halloween Redux at the Wave. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Mista Nice performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Pajama Party: Improv Comedy and Storytelling at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.

Sun Nov 03
Sensory Friendly Morning at Virginia Zoo. 9:30 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.
LGBTQ+ Yoga at Eleanor's Norfolk. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Self Care Sunday at Sky’s the Limit Yoga Co. 11:30 am. Rip it.
Norfolk Flea 2K25 Gaming Tournament at Waterside. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
The Autumn Market at Benchtop Brewing Company. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Joe Grundmeyer performs live at Benchtop. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Lou Dawg performs live at Baxter's. 12:30 pm. Rip it.
A Quick Sip with Kiera: Four New Faves. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Board Game Sunday's at COVA Brewing Company. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Hokies in the Wild at the Zoo. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really at Virginia Stage Company. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Young Artist Competition Final Round at Wilson G. Chandler Recital Hall. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
Tour de ORF at Smartmouth Beer. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals vs. Worcester Railers at Scope. 3:05 pm. Rip it.
Restorative Yoga & Hot Stone at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Eric Staab performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.

Thanksgiving Wine Dinner at Blanca? Say less. Rip it.

You should definitely trust Codex with your holiday pies. Rip it.

Four Eleven went to the lab and came out with sweet potato mousse topped with an oatmeal whoopie cookie, a bourbon brown sugar ginger drizzle, and finished with pecan brittle. Rip it. 

In case you don’t speak French, croque monsieur means delicious af. Rip it.

Speaking of French, Vino Culture has a 15-wine French Wine Expo this weekend. Rip it.

Housemade pork and foie gras sausage by Legrand is primo. Rip it.

Wet hop week has returned to The Veil. Rip it.  

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