🌊NFK Weekly Edition: Historic Champs, Fusion, Vick-tory, Submarine Demand, & More.

****Next week there will be an abbreviated version of our Friday edition as we take some time to enjoy the holidays*****

The Maury Commodores capped off a perfect season with a Virginia high school football Class 5 state championship victory. Winning the first back-to-back championships in the school’s 110+ year history. Rip it. 

There’s still time to hunt down those pesky elves in Downtown Norfolk, where you’ll find small doors indicating their homes. Rip it.

The recount for the Norfolk City Council election for the Superward 7 seat is expected to finalize this week. Rip it. 

Norfolk Public Schools is considering moving high schools to semester-based schedules. Students would typically take four classes per semester, instead of the current eight-year long classes. Rip it. 

The Norfolk School Board adopted the bell-to-bell, no cell phone policy in a 6-1 vote Wednesday. Board member Tanya Bhasin was the lone no vote. Rip it. 

Norfolk International rolled out a new parking area that should make picking up friends and family for the holidays even easier. Rip it. 

A new study reports that the Elizabeth River Trail boosts Norfolk's economy by $18.7 million. Rip it. 

Epworth United Methodist Church in Downtown Norfolk is set to close on January 5th. Rip it. 

Will the incoming presidential administration put the brakes on Norfolk’s floodwall project? Rip it. 

Senator Kaine has sponsored legislation that seeks to crack down on illegal fishing at home and abroad. Rip it. 

Federal representatives for the region are demanding answers in the wake of suspicious drone sightings. Rip it. 

Think you spotted a drone over a sensitive facility? Call the Virginia “Fusion” Center. Rip it. 

The Youngkin administration has released its proposed budget including car tax relief and education investments. Rip it. 

The Governor issued Executive Order 42, which formally ties economic development to workforce housing supply ensuring business site investment decisions take into account local housing supply. Rip it. 

Nearly 1,630 students received degrees during ODU’s fall commencement ceremony. Rip it. 

Norfolk State has named Michael Vick's as its new football coach and it’s left the 757 buzzing. 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 inkmaking, leatherworking, or something more. 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. 
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.
Mark Todd Design at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it

Dollar Tree, one of the region’s only Fortune 500 companies, has named a new permanent CEO: Michael C. Creedon Jr. Rip it. 

In a new deal funded with federal, state, and local dollars, Virginia could be home to the world's first fusion power plant as early as 2030. Rip it. 

ODU and Ghost Kitchen have partnered to create a new Big Blue Smash Burger, a branded burger available at football games and Smartmouth HQ. Rip it. 

Representatives from seven Norwegian companies made a visit to the region to discuss the nascent offshore wind industry. Rip it.  

Regulators are considering substantial new rules for constructing solar panels on prime farm or forest land. Rip it.

Industry leaders say there is a “generational increase in demand” for submarine construction. Rip it.  

Regional Economic Stats. Labor Stats. 

Don’t miss the Winter Solstice Market lands at this Saturday. Rip it. 

Welcome 2025 with a Sky’s the Limit Yoga Party featuring DJ Canrock at the Annex. 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 20
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Free Tasting Friday at Mermaid Winery. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
WinterFest on the Wisconsin. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Dominion Energy Garden of Lights at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Festivus For The Rest Of Us: Holiday Book Swap at Eleanor's Norfolk. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Henry Wilkins performs live at Gershwin’s. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Jingle All the Gay - Holiday Extravaganza at Smartmouth Brewing Company. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Vanessa Rodriguez Open Mic Jam at Maker's Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Ernest Whitehead performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at The Venue at 259. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Derek Smith performs live at Elation Brewing. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Carlton Baker at Brother's. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Guest Appreciation Holiday Party at the OV Beach Tavern. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals vs. Trois-Rivières Lions at Norfolk Scope. 7:05 pm. Rip it.
Allen Hudson & the Halfmoons, Jonah Ross, Neal Friedman at The Annex. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
A Merry Little Christmas Carol at Wells Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
The Nutcracker by Ballet Virginia at Sandler Center. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
The Jam: Holiday Diversity Improv Jam at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Jana Ross performs live at Gershwin’s. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Mossy Plays at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
Holiday Dessert Wine Dinner at Varia. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Alex Lambrino performs live at Waterside District Market Stage. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Jake Ryan Solo performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Vince Kornegay performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Sonic performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Teacher's Pet - Improv Comedy Show at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.

Sat Dec 21
Send It Saturday Morning Group Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Weekend Long Run at Sandfiddler Cafe. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Monthly Nature Walk at Weyanoke Bird and Wildflower Sanctuary. 8:00 am. Rip it.
Wise Words Storytellers Workshop & Social at Eleanor's. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Holiday Nature Ornaments at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Public Art Unveiling: "The Family of Vespa Riders" at 21st Bay St. 11:00 am. Rip it.
BigForestFire performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Public Art Unveiling: "The Family of Vespa Riders" at 21st Bay St. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Regift Party and Ugly Sweater Fashion Show at Maker's Craft Brewery. 11:30 am. Rip it.
Cookies & Cocoa Holiday Party - Free w/RSVP at d'Art Center. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Santa Paws Is Coming to Hank’s for a Tail-Waggin’ Good Time at Hank's Filling Station. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Holiday Nature Ornaments at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 12:30 pm. Rip it.
Winter Solstice Celebration at Bay Oaks Park. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
A Merry Little Christmas Carol at Tazewell Building. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
A Cratchit Christmas at Hunter House Victorian Museum. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Yule Ritual and Potluck at Kindred Spirit. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Holiday Jam at Benchtop Brewing Company. 5:00 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.
Amy Kaus performs live at Afterglow. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Carlin Fields performs live at Gershwin’s. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Joe and Co perform live at Benchtop. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
2024 Xmas Benefit: DJ Williams, Grateful Jed, Natalie Cressman at Smartmouth Beer. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Annual True Champagne Class with Ryn! at Vino Culture. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
2024 Pajama Party at MJ's Tavern. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Neptune Groove performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Comedy Murder Mystery at The Granby Theater. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Slingshot on Mars performs live at Elation Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Winter Solstice Market at Selden Market. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Ace High performs live at Brother's. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
The Doper Show at Pure Lagos Gallery. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals vs. Trois-Rivieres Lions - Teddy Bear Toss at Scope Arena. 7:05 pm. Rip it.
A Merry Little Christmas Carol at Wells Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Virginia Symphony Orchestra Handel's Messiah at Scope Arena. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Jana Ross performs live at Gershwin’s. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
A Very Pushers Christmas: An Inappropriate Comedy Show at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Mossy Plays at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
NEXTWAVE performs live at The Annex. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
DJ Ragoza performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Baby Brett performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ J-Crush performs live at Waterside District Market Stage. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ SDOT performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.

Sun Dec 22
Embrace the Light: Winter Solstice Yoga Celebration at Fred Heutte Center. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Holiday Nature Ornaments at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Radical Studies Book Club at Eleanor's Norfolk. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Lessons and Carols at Larchmont UMC. 10:30 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.
Free Hot Cocoa for Kids at Hank's Filling Station. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Holiday Nature Ornaments at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 12:30 pm. Rip it.
DJ GPP performs live at Baxter's. 12:30 pm. Rip it.
Board Game Sunday's at COVA at COVA Brewing Company. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Holiday Shopping Market featuring The Swinging Santas at Elation Brewing. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
A Merry Little Christmas Carol at Virginia Stage Company. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Holiday Nature Ornaments at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals vs. Trois-Rivières Lions at Norfolk Scope. 3:05 pm. Rip it.
WinterFest on the USS Wisconsin. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Dominion Energy Garden of Lights at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Henry Wilkins performs live at Gershwin’s. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
High Wire Act: Comedy without a Net! at Push Comedy Theater. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Zane Shenk performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.

Pregame Christmas week with a French wine brunch at Omar’s. Rip it. 

Gingham bakery has graduated from Farmer’s Markets to a full-time location near Sentara Leigh. Rip it. 

Bourbon barrel-aged stout is busting stockings thanks to Cova Brewing. Rip it.

Don’t shoot your eye out trying to make a cocktail, just get the christmas movie cocktails from Four Eleven. Rip it.  

Ring in the new year with a 5 course tasting menu at Glass Light, because 2025 deserves it. Rip it.

Cookie Butter & Peppermint Mocha craft lattes are Kobro’s holiday specials. Rip it. 

If life is like a box of chocolates, then La Brioche is a living life to the fullest. Rip it. 

Birria Ramen? Yeah, we’re gonna need some of that. Rip it. 

That new pizza spot is looking pretty fly, not gonna lie. Rip it.

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