🌊This Week in NFK: Wiener Sängerknaben, Schools, Bibliophilia, Dollah Oystahs, & More.

City Council voted to delay a decision on a 154-unit housing development despite open comments of support from multiple council members. Rip it. 

Colonna's Shipyard waterfront will get an $800,000 improvement with new state funds for “port host communities.” Rip it. 

$65 million in improvements have been completed at Norfolk International, primarily involving runway resurfacing and taxi lane reconstruction. Rip it. 

Warming shelters will be available across Norfolk when temperatures drop below freezing this winter. Rip it. 

Local USPS problems are frustrating many Norfolk residents. Rip it. 

A new JLARC report says that increases to salaries for Virginia legislators is well overdue. Rip it. 

With nearly 13,000 children on a waitlist for childcare assistance, lawmakers are calling for program expansions. Rip it. 

Cell phone bans are coming to local schools, whether or not students and staff are ready. Rip it. 

The Youngkin Administration is seeking an additional $290 million in the upcoming legislative session for school construction and modernization. Rip it. 

After decades of work to clean up the polluted Chesapeake Bay, the federal, state and local partners within the 64,000-mile watershed have acknowledged they won’t reach their 2025 goals, but they’re not giving up. Rip it. 

A year-long federal investigation into Virginia’s special education policies has concluded. Rip it. 

Local non-profit For Kids has reported the reality of local families in need to local policy makers. Rip it. 

The USS Wasp Amphibious Ready Group has returned to local waters, bringing thousands of sailors back in time for the holidays. Rip it. 

Ever wonder how the Chrysler preserves its historical artifacts and artwork? Rip it. 

Christmas mashes up with Sherlock Holmes in a special Virginia Stage Co performance. Rip it. 

Registration for the Hermitage’s winter art classes at the Goode Visual Arts School are now open. Try out ink-making, leather-working, or something more. Rip it. 

Some call them Wiener Sängerknaben, some call them the Vienna Boys Choir. Either way you can catch them this weekend. Rip it. 

This Sunday explore the richness of modern Jewish art with Dr. Ori Z. Soltes at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.

Don’t miss the screening of Black Christmas at the ODU Planetarium next week. Rip it. 

Hip Hop Orchestra featuring La Primavera Strings, Louissa, and Tyler Donavan land at the Annex on 12/29. Rip it. 

Not for the Weak is bringing The Watch, Demons, Spikepit, and Honeypack to the stage for a winter coat drive and homeless shelter benefit show. Rip it. 

Yup, the Va Arts Fest just announced their upcoming season of events. 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. 
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.

Shop small for the holidays, the Selden Market gift guide just dropped. Rip it. 

The outgoing CEO of Lawson, a major real estate development firm, has weighed in on the affordable housing crisis. Rip it. 

The region saw a $2.8 billion Navy submarine reach completion with a christening this week. Rip it. 

Norfolk Southern will receive a $158K reimbursement for a tax error on the Eastern Shore. Rip it.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has signed a preliminary agreement for up to $275 million in federal funding for semiconductor manufacturing in Virginia. Rip it. 

JLARC reported recently that data centers in Virginia are driving substantial new demand for energy. Rip it. 

Chartway Credit Union has expanded to East Beach with a new branch loaded with the latest technology. Rip it. 

A new dockworker strike is looming in the new year. Rip it. 

Regional Economic Stats. Labor Stats. 

Why would you dare miss this Santa bike party on the ERT? Rip it. 

The “Timeless” R&B Tour lands at Chartway Arena on January 19th. Rip it. 

Looking for an entire Christmas tree constructed out of poinsettias? Stroll down to Chrysler Museum. Rip it. 

Fri Dec 13
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Open Registration for 2025 Winter Art Classes at the Goode Family Visual Arts School. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
WinterFest on the Wisconsin at Nauticus. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Dominion Energy Garden of Lights at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Rob Oliver at Maker's Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Wine Dark Sea performs live at Elation Brewing. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Perry Glass Studio Holiday Sale at Chrysler Museum Glass Studio. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation at Benchtop. 7:00 pm. Rip it. 
Norfolk Admirals vs. Cincinnati Cyclones at Norfolk Scope. 7:05 pm. Rip it.
Senior Choreography Showcase at ODU University Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Holiday Cabaret: The Eras Show at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Lip Sync Battle! at Push Comedy Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
A Sherlock Carol at Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Midnight Rain - A Live Band Tribute to Taylor Swift at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
LAVA Presents: Community Witch, Shagwuf, Cosmic Strain at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ CrshOvrRd & DJ SailorGloom spin live at Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
James "JJ" Smith plays at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
Bibliophilia with Special Guest... Milk on Tap at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.

Sat Dec 14
Weekend Long Run at Coaster Coffee. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Send It Saturday Morning Group Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Stocking Stuffer Saturday Norfolk Currents Merch Popup at Vessel Coffee. 8:00 am. Rip it.
Brunch With Santa at Cure Coffeehouse. 8:00 am. Rip it.
Christmas Market at COVA Brewing Company. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Cookie Plates & Cocoa Mugs at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Wreaths Across America at Forest Lawn Cemetery. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Winter Wonderland at The Slover. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Winter Trunk Show at d’Art Center. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Cookies with Santa at Whoville at Tarrallton Community Center. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Vintage Holiday Market at Selden Market. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Peace & Pints: Bhav Brigade Yoga at Smartmouth. 11:00 am. Rip it.
2nd Annual Santa's Workshop at Huntersville. 11:30 am. Rip it.
Handmade Holiday Cards *Free Workshop at d'Art Center. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
NEON Holiday Market at The Plot. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Cookie Plates & Cocoa Mugs at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 12:30 pm. Rip it.
Yoga With A Yogi In training at STL Yoga Co. 12:30 pm. Rip it.
Santa's Workshop & Christmas Crafts at Maker's Craft Brewery. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Winter's Horizon - An Acrylic Painting Workshop at d'Art Center. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Park Explorer: Lamberts Point Open Space. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
A Merry Little Christmas Carol at Virginia Stage Company. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Yoga With A Yogi In training at STL Yoga Co. 2:15 pm. Rip it.
Cookie Plates & Cocoa Mugs at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Ghent Church Walking Tour FREE at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Krampus 2024 at Smartmouth HQ. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
WinterFest on the USS Wisconsin. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Dan Pellegrino performs live at Afterglow. 5:00 pm. Rip it. 
Dominion Energy Garden of Lights at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
8th Annual Santa Bike Party at Smartmouth Beer. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Fox & the BEAR perform live at Elation Brewing. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
WinterFest Overnight Experience at Nauticus. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Holiday Wine Dinner at Brother's. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
The Last Bison with Lowland Hum at The Annex. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
The Hirs Collective, Known Bloom, & Clary Sage perform live at Taphouse. 7:00 pm. Rip it. 
Norfolk Admirals vs. Cincinnati Cyclones at Norfolk Scope. 7:05 pm. Rip it.
Holiday Cabaret: The Eras Show at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Vienna Boys' Choir at Harrison Opera House. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Virginia Symphony Orchestra Holiday POPS at Chrysler Hall. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
A Sherlock Carol at Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
The Unusual Suspects: An Improvised Murder Mystery at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
A Jazzy Christmas Show at Attucks Theatre. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Silent Disco at Waterside District. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
James "JJ" Smith performs live at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
Second Saturday Stand-Up at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.

Sun Dec 15
Cookie Plates & Cocoa Mugs at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Cannonball Trail Historical Walk at Pagoda & Oriental Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Slow and Steady Sunday Group Ride  at Slow & Steady Bike Goods.. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Yoga With A Yogi In training at STL Yoga Co. 11:30 am. Rip it.
Free Hot Cocoa for Kids at Hank's Filling Station. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Cookie Plates & Cocoa Mugs at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 12:30 pm. Rip it.
Board Game Sunday's at COVA Brewing Company. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Yoga With A Yogi In training at STL Yoga Co. 1:15 pm. Rip it.
3rd Sunday Vintage Market at Smartmouth Brewing Co.. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Defining and Exploring the Richness of Modern Jewish Art at Chrysler Museum. 2:00 pm. Rip it. 
A Merry Little Christmas Carol at Wells Theatre. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Kids S’mores Day at Hank's at Hank's Filling Station. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Cookie Plates & Cocoa Mugs at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Yoga With A Yogi In training at STL Yoga Co. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals vs. Cincinnati Cyclones - Happy Hour at Norfolk Scope. 3:05 pm. Rip it.
Free Holiday Concert and Collaboration at New Horizons Presbyterian Church. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Dominion Energy Garden of Lights at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
WinterFest on the Wisconsin at USS Wisconsin. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Donation-Based Sound Bath Meditation at Norfolk Karate Academy. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Alec Edmonds performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
The Nascar Jones Show at Push Comedy Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.

Get your warm and cozy drinks alongside your stocking stuffers this Saturday. Rip it. 

Watch out, Gingerbread people are coming. Rip it.  

Nothing quite like cocktails out of a T-Rex, amiright? Rip it. 

Dollah Oystahs, every Saturday at Willoughby Fish House. Rip it. 

Cranberry white mocha latte? With the rosemary?? Sheeeesh! Rip it. 

Bourbon honey glazed pork belly on a grilled cheese. That’s five stars in our book. Rip it. 

Let Jessy’s take you on a trip with these Margarita flights. Rip it. 

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