🌊This Week in NFK: Hokies, Proximity, Strikes, Demons, Apple Cider Slushies, & More.

City Council voted 7-1 to approve the casino ordinances on Tuesday’s docket, with Andria McClellan taking the lone no vote. Rip it.  

Here’s how the publicly released plans for the casino have changed since 2020. Rip it. 

300 feet of new living shoreline is coming to the Highland Park neighborhood. Rip it. 

Scientists from Jefferson Lab, Old Dominion University and the University of Virginia used machine learning tools to predict street-scale flooding, which returned results in 11 seconds (compared to 4-6 hours required by previous methods). Rip it. 

Sentara is funding 160 new residencies across the region to attract more physicians to the area. Rip it. 

Nathan Frank Simms Jr., new executive director of the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, says the Authority has “have a lot of work to do.” Rip it. 

Residents in Lafayette Winona took pedestrian safety into their own hands by installing “See Me Flags,” but they were recently removed by an alleged City employee. Rip it. 

According to a recent study, 1 in 6 children in the region are experiencing food insecurity. Rip it. 

Virginia’s Department of Elections Commissioner Susan Beals says that delays in USPS mail service are the biggest threat to election operations this year. Rip it. 

The ODU v VT football series returns to Norfolk this weekend. Tech is 3-0 against ODU in Blacksburg, but 0-2 against the Monarchs in Norfolk. Rip it. 

The ODU v VT football game is completely sold out. Rip it. 

NSU football snapped its losing streak last weekend with a victory over Virginia State. Rip it. 

 The Maury Commodores (1-0), ranked No. 1 in Hampton Roads, take Highland Springs this weekend. Rip it.

Proximity NFK, an exhibition featuring local icons and treasures, opened this week at d’Art Center. Rip it. 

Va Stage Company’s ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ brings a macabre show to the Wells Theater. Rip it. 

The local harvest of strawberries is threatened by a disease that could rot the fruit. Rip it. 

Julia Rogers, Higher Education and Outreach Coordinator at the Chrysler’s Perry Glass Studio, has been elected to serve on the 2025 Glass Art Society (GAS) Board. Rip it. 

The Hurrah Players celebrate 40 years next month with a black tie gala. Rip it. 

NEON Festival returns for the 9th year this October with art, fashion, music, food, and more. Rip it.

There’s an open call for artists to create a mural for this years NEON Fest. Rip it.

Barry Art Museum has announced its fourth annual public arts festival, entitled “Pneuhaus.” Rip it. 

Phase one of the expansion of the Perry Glass Studio is complete with hopes to open in September. 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.
James Baldwin: Celebrating a Legacy at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Do You See Me Now by Jackie Merritt at Offsite Gallery. Rip it.
ProximityNFK: A Juried Art Exhibition of Local Artists & Artworks Depicting Local Icons and Treasures 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.

International Longshoremen’s Association leadership said contract negotiations are “very far apart” and the group is close to striking. Rip it. 

The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting a Legislative Reception next week with Speaker Don Scott, and Senator New Craig. Rip it. 

Virginia’s teacher vacancy rate was down to 3.4% at the start of the school year. Rip it. 

Virginia recently passed the PA Licensure Compact which will allow Physician Assistants to work across state lines. Rip it. 

Norfolk Southern, which has a major local presence, has named a new CEO. Rip it. 

ODU alum Collin Smith, had his company, ReachSuite, acquired by Consensus. Rip it. 

Regional Economic Stats.Labor Stats.

Hermitage Handmade Festival is back on September 21st with a massive market of serious artisans and crafters. Rip it. 

Virginia Stage Company is hosting a “Dracula Blood Drive” at the Wells Theater this week. Rip it. 

NashFest 757, a festival celebrating “Tennessee and Nashville culture” returns to Town Point Park. Rip it. 

Puppies in halloween costumes? Now that's a parade to be at. Rip it. 

Virginia Arts Fest has added two holiday shows to the December calendar. Rip it. 

Friday 09/13
Norfolk Run Club Friday Meetup  at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 AM. Rip it.
Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River at The Pagoda. 6:30 AM. Rip it.
Offsite Gallery: “Do You See Me Now?” by Jackie Merritt at Offsite Gallery. 9:00 AM. Rip it.
Ben Long performs live at Maker's. 10:00 AM. Rip it.
Horror Creation Workshop at Little Creek Public Library. 3:30 PM. Rip it.
Autumn Jewelry Workshop at Lafayette Branch Library. 4:00 PM. Rip it.
Second Friday Art at Barron F. Black Library. 5:00 PM. Rip it.
ZooGrooves: The Zoo Eras Tour at Virginia Zoological Park. 5:00 PM. Rip it.
Woodshop 102: Mastering the Joiner, Planer, & Router at 757 Makerspace. 6:00 PM. Rip it.
U-Nite: Message in a Bottle: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea at Barry Art Museum. 6:00 PM. Rip it.
Nate Sacks performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Dennis & Brad perform live at Cova Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Skylark, Skip Hancock performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Pick Your Poison Wine Tasting with Vino Culture at Wells Theatre. 6:00 PM. Rip it.
LAVA Presents: Demons, Knub, Known Bloom at The Annex. 6:30 PM. Rip it.
Ace High performs live at Brothers. 7:00 PM. Rip it.
Aaron Firestone performs live at The Ghent. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ GPP performs live at Waterside. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
The Muse Neighborhood Jam at The Muse Writers Center. 7:00 PM. Rip it.
Arsenic & Old Lace at Virginia Stage Company. 7:30 PM. Rip it.
Les Misérables performed live at Chrysler Hall. 8:00 PM. Rip it.
The Comedy Sampler w/ Commonwealth Comdy at Mudita Cafe & Bar. 8:00 PM. Rip it.
Common + Pete Rock perform live at The NorVA. 8:00 PM. Rip it.
Improv Tales at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 PM. Rip it.
Blurred Sounds w/ Wlthyyy and Markusxgold at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Eric Staab performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
OK performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Dj Ril Mccoy performs live at Waterside. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
MONOMANIA! One Scene Lots of Laughs at Push Comedy. 10:00 pm. Rip it. 

Saturday 09/14
Weekend Long Run with Ocean View Run Club. 7:15 AM. Rip it.
Send It Saturday Morning Group Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 8:00 AM. Rip it.
ERT x NKR Group Paddle Series at Plum Point Park. 8:00 AM. Rip it.
East Beach/EOV Farmers Market at Bay Oaks Park. 9:00 AM. Rip it.
Goat Yoga at COVA by FunWithGoats at COVA Brewing Company. 10:00 AM. Rip it.
Play-Doh Playdate at The Slover. 10:00 AM. Rip it.
Volunteer Day: Ryan Resilience Lab Landscaping at Elizabeth River Project. 10:00 AM. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 AM. Rip it.
Authorpalooza at Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library. 10:30 AM. Rip it.
Big Forest Fire performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
We All Have Mental Health at The Slover. 11:00 AM. Rip it.
Peace & Pints: Bhav Brigade Yoga at Smartmouth Brewery. 11:00 AM. Rip it.
Tidewater Hokies Tailgate at Elation. 12:00 pm. Rip it. 
Coastal Virginia Cigar Festival 2024 at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 12:00 PM. Rip it.
Reiki Healing Session at Ocean View Yoga. 12:00 PM. Rip it.
Faerie Festival at Afterglow Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Oktoberfest at Benchtop! at Benchtop Brewing Company. 12:00 PM. Rip it.
Felt Turtles Workshop at d'Art Center. 12:00 PM. Rip it.
2024 NashFest 757 at Town Point Park. 12:00 PM. Rip it.
Silent Book Party at Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library at Broad Creek. 12:00 PM. Rip it.
Tea Enthusiasts' Meetup at Richard A. Tucker Memorial Library. 12:00 PM. Rip it.
Faerie Festival with DecayDecor at Afterglow Brewing. 12:00 PM. Rip it.
Introduction to 3D Printing at 757 Makerspace. 12:00 PM. Rip it.
COVA's Average Joe's Cornhole Tournament at COVA Brewing Company. 1:00 PM. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen .1:00 PM . Rip it.
Fantastical Worlds: A Writing Group for Speculative Fiction at The Muse Writers Center. 1:00 PM. Rip it.
ODU Football Tailgate Lots Open. 2:00 pm. Rip it. 
Historic Houses: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour at Selden Market. 2:00 PM. Rip it.
Les Misérables performed live at Chrysler Hall. 2:00 PM. Rip it.
Arsenic & Old Lace at Wells Theater. 3:00 PM. Rip it.
Joe & Co perform live at Benchtop Brewing. 3:00 pm. Rip it. 
NSU Football vs. Hampton at Dick Price Stadium. 4:00 PM. Rip it.
Gallery 21 Norfolk presents BOUNDLESS by Scott Fredrick at Gallery 21. 5:00 PM. Rip it.
ODU Football vs Virginia Tech. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Guitars in the Gallery at Glass Light Hotel & Gallery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.  
The Bay Rats perform live at Cova Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Neptune Groove performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Tidewater Hokies Watch Party at Waterside District. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Derek Smith performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Michael Clark Band performs live at Maker's Craft Brewery. 6:00 PM. Rip it.
Ruben Studdard performs live at Brothers. 6:00 PM. Rip it.
2-Day CNC Workshop: Design & Fabrication at 757 Makerspace. 6:00 PM. Rip it.
Brian Grilli performs live at Waterside. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Tim Bakner performs live at The Ghent. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Arsenic & Old Lace performed live at Wells Theatre. 7:30 PM. Rip it.
Les Misérables performed live at Chrysler Hall. 8:00 PM. Rip it.
Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Eddie Flint at Waterside District. 8:00 PM. Rip it.
Skilla Baby & Frnds perform live at The NorVA. 8:00 PM. Rip it.
The Unusual Suspects: An Improvised Murder Mystery at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 PM. Rip it.
DJ Nobe spins live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Ponfetti performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ GPP performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Mista Nice performs live at Baxters. 9:30 pm. Rip it.  
Second Saturday Stand-Up at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 PM. Rip it.

Sunday 09/15
Slow and Steady Sunday Ride at Slow & Steady Bikes and Goods. 10:30 AM. Rip it
Robbie Meade performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Brunchtop Sip and Stroll Market at Benchtop Brewing Company. 12:00 PM. Rip it.
2024 NashFest 757 at Town Point Park. 12:00 PM. Rip it.
Free School Open House at Eleanor’s Norfolk. 12:00 PM. Rip it.
Trashy Hour at Smartmouth Beer. 1:00 PM. Rip it.
Ben Long performs live at Benchtop Brewing. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Latin 2 Soul Food truck at Maker's Craft Brewery. 1:00 PM. Rip it.
Les Misérables at Chrysler Hall. 1:00 PM. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 PM. Rip it.
Elated Market Benefitting/Featuring Cruel Consequences:: Portraits Of Misguided Law at Elation Brewing. 1:00 PM. Rip it.
Zack Salsberry performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Va Stage Co: Arsenic & Old Lace at Wells Theatre. 2:00 PM. Rip it.
A Page in the Life Memoir Group at The Muse Writers Center. 2:00 PM. Rip it.
Traditional Irish Session at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub & Restaurant. 5:00 PM. Rip it.
Les Misérables at Chrysler Hall. 6:30 PM. Rip it.
New Show: The Push Book Club at Push Comedy Theater. 7:00 PM. Rip it.
The Nascar Jones Show at Push Comedy Theater. 7:30 PM. Rip it.
Jake Ryan performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.

“The Filipino Escape,” a special 5-course dinner, goes down at Press 626 next month. Rip it. 

Grab a lil slice of Italy down at Selden Market at the focacceria. Rip it. 

Half price on the half shells at Norfolk Seafood Company every Tuesday. Rip it. 

Apple Cider Slushies is the coming for the Fall lil treat throne, watch out Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Rip it. 

Pupusas are made to order down at the Taco Burrito Co. Rip it.

Heirloom Tomatoes - locally grown - have never looked so good. Rip it.

Munch wraps and quesadillas have joined tacos on the menu at Perro Blanco. Rip it. 

Food Truck Sightings:
Friday:
Mockingbird Pasta Bar at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Nacho Libre & Weng’s at Cova. 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 & Hot Boxx at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Birria Bros & Sour Street at Cova. Rip it.
Bar-Q German Special Menu at Benchtop. Rip it.
Kitchenfinity at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.

Sunday:
Thee Food Stop at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Moontide at Cova. Rip it.
Va Dough Co at Benchtop. Rip it.
Top That at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.