This Week in NFK: New Reps, Lambert's Point, Housing Stops, Selden Market, Neo-Monte Cristo, and more.

After the elections on Tuesday, Norfolk is set to have a new slate of representatives in the General Assembly. 
Senate District 20 Bill DeSteph
Senate District 21 Angelia Williams Graves
House District 92 Bonita Anthony
House District 93 Jackie Glass
House District 94 Phil Hernandez
House District 95 Alex Askew

The Norfolk School Board appointed Nichelle Stone to fill the Ward 5 seat vacated by Lauren Campsen. Rip it. 

Despite a new effort to measure coal dust from Lambert’s Point coal piers, residents in the area are expressing skepticism to change. Rip it. 

The City of Norfolk received more than $39.2 million in federal funding to help transform old marine terminals into an offshore wind logistics facility. Rip it. 

Some local citizens are organizing to oppose the Armed Forces Brewing Company’s permit approvals in Planning Commission and City Council. Rip it. 

ODU announced a major expansion to the Barry Art Museum and named a date for the upcoming EVMS merger. Rip it. 

Early voting options in Virginia saw a decrease in use compared to previous years. Rip it.

While increases in interest rates have raised alarm on the affordability of buying homes, renters are still significantly more cost-burdened than owners. Rip it. 

According to the NOAA, the cooler average temperature this summer has benefited the species native to the Chesapeake Bay. Rip it. 

NSU students helped implement stormwater management gardens around campus. Rip it. 

757 We Care is empowering kids and teens by pairing them with adult role models. Rip it. 

The LGBT Life Center has announced a slate of organizational changes after several lawsuits and an investigation. Rip it. 

Norfolk Southern awarded $1 million in grants, split across 57 nonprofits in the region. Rip it. 

Cooper Hurley donated $15,000 to The Academy of International Studies at Rosemont. Rip it.

Norfolk States’ renowned marching band has been selected to perform at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention. Rip it. 

The Perry Glass Studio expansion at Chrysler Museum celebrated a “topping out” - placing the final structural beam. Rip it. 

The ODU Rep Theater performs “Blood at the Root” this weekend. Rip it. 

The City of Norfolk is seeking artists to help beautify utility boxes around town. Rip it. 

The Attucks Jazz Club continues to bring incredible talent. This weekend Chris Whiteman. Rip it. 

Currently on Display:
Charles Atlas: Selected Videos 1987–2015 at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Jaime Guerrero: Dendrolatry at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
2023 Artists/Educators Exhibit at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Perspectives: Modern and Contemporary Glass at Barry Art Museum. Rip it.
Fashioning Innovation: Madame Alexander at 100 at Barry Art Museum. Rip it.
Nurture | Nature at Barry Art Museum. Rip it.
Vague Appliances and Utilities at Gordon Art Galleries.(ENDS NOV 11) Rip it.
Papahanaumoku: A Panoply of New Island Cultures at Gordon Art Galleries. Rip it.
“Fiber Friends” by Kristin Skees & Ryan Lytle at Offsite Gallery. Rip it.
“A Look Within” a CAN Foundation collaboration at TCC Arts & Design Center. Rip it.
Selections from The CAN Collection at Assembly. Rip it.
Artists of the November: Beth Heizer, Mario Tenorio & Shaina Cilimberg at Starving Artist Cafe. Rip it.Rip it.

Marathon Group has pulled out of plans to redevelop the DePaul Hospital complex into housing, citing economic conditions. Rip it. 

Jefferson Lab and ODU are launching a joint venture on advanced environmental studies. Rip it. 

Despite recent good news for Virginia’s Offshore Wind projects, the industry is facing some headwinds as it develops in other parts of the country. Rip it. 

Huntington Ingalls Industries is expanding operations to the Fairwinds Landing area (formerly Lambert’s Point docs) for use in airtcraft carrier manufacturing. Rip it. 

$1.2 million in federal matching funds are going to the 757 Collab for their Startup Studios, Accelerate, and Angels programs. Rip it. 

Meet Jenny Critenden, the new CEO of Retail Alliance. Rip it. 

Dominion Energy is seeing little interest in their electric vehicle charging incentives. Rip it. 

Dave’s Hot Chicken plans to open 12 store locations in the region. Rip it. 

Plaza Azteca was forced to pay out $11.4 million in back wages and damages after a Department of Labor investigation. Rip it. 

Regional Economic Stats. Labor Stats.

The Norfolk Kickback is back. This month at Selden Market with jams by Gabe Niles. Rip it. 

Next week, the Norfolk Forum presents Colson Whitehead, the Pulitizer Prize-winning author at Chrysler Hall. Rip it. 

This Wednesday Teens With a Purpose hold their annual gala “Hope Chasers” at Chrysler Museum. Rip it. 

Don’t miss Harvest at the Hermitage on November 17th. Rip it. 

Winterfest on the Wisconsin opens at Nauticus this Friday. Rip it. 

The 37th Annual Grand Illumination Parade is bringing all the holiday cheer to Downtown on November 18th. Rip it. 

FRIDAY:
Run Club Friday Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it 
Pour it Forward at Maker’s Craft. 11:30 am. Rip it.
Dominion Energy Garden of Lights Grand Opening at Norfolk Botanical Gardens. 5:00 pm. Rip it. 
Mudflap Boyz perform live at Maker’s Craft. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Left to Rust performs live at Afterglow. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Paul Urban performs live at Cova. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Shadow Work 101 at Aries Apothecary. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Ashleigh Chevalier performs live at Elation Brewing. 6:30 pm. Rip it. 
Weekly TMBA Friday Jam at Roosevelt Area Civic League. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
A Quick Sip w/ Ryn: Wines of Campania, Italy at Vino Culture. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Brahms & Dvořák with Thomas Wilkins at Chrysler Hall. 7:30 pm. Rip it 
Blood at the Root at ODU's Goode Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Friday Night Magic: Draft at Atlantis Games & Comics. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
imprOV: Norfolk’s Night of Improv Comedy at Mudita Cafe. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Miss Virginia is for Laughter Comedy Queen 2024. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
Robbie Fulks performs live at Smartmouth Brewing. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
Tales from the Campfire at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
Pat Garvey performs live at Grace O'Malley's. 8:30 pm. Rip it. 
Pete Hansen performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it. 

SATURDAY:
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
East Beach Farmers Market at Bay Oaks Park. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Second Saturday Volunteer Call at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 9:00 am. Rip it 
NFK Social Falliday Market at Toast. 10:00 am. Rip it. 
Cornhole Tournament: Sink’em for Sealkids at Cova. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it  
Bhav Brigade: Peace & Pints Yoga at Smartmouth Brewing. 11:00 am. Rip it. 
Big Forest Fire performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it. 
Pour it Forward at Maker’s Craft. 11:30 am. Rip it.
SoulFULL Vegan Market at the Plot in the NEON. 12:00 pm. Rip it. 
Bloom House Pop Up at Benchtop. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Leonard Rex at Benchtop. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Mindful Art at Sky’s the Limit Yoga Co. 1:00 pm. Rip it. 
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it 
Veterans Day Ceremony at MacArthur Memorial. 2:00 pm. Rip it. 
Monarch Marchs at Barry Art Museum. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Thanksgiving Food and Wine Pairing event at Vino Culture. 4:00 pm. Rip it. 
NEON Art Tour at The Plot. 5:00 pm. Rip it 
Swing Hard Golf Simulator at Smartmouth Brewing. 5:00 pm. Rip it. 
Bart’s Mile at Waterside District. 5:00 pm. Rip it. 
“Live Life Aloha” by Tamara Seraph exhibit at Gallery 21. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Jacob Vanco performs live at Maker’s Craft. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Matt Holloman performs live at Afterglow. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Guitar in the Gallery ft Alex Lassa at Gaslight Hotel and Gallery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
The Bay Rats perform live at Elation. 6:30 pm. Rip it. 
Saturday Night Yugioh at Atlantis Games & Comics. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Public Planetarium Show at ODU Planetarium. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Chris Whiteman performs live at Attucks Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it 
Blood at the Root at ODU's Goode Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Romonta & Friends perform live at Boss Queens Soul Cafe. 8:00 pm. Rip it.  
ZOSO (The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience) at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.  
The Unusual Suspects: Improv Murder Mystery Push Comedy. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
Pat Garvey performs live at Grace O'Malley's. 8:30 pm. Rip it. 
OK performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it. 
UFC 2995: Prochazka vs Pereira at Waterside District. 10:00 pm. Rip it. 
Second Saturday Stand-up at Push Comedy. 10:00 pm. Rip it. 

SUNDAY:
City Girls Walk along the ERT. 9:00 am. Rip it.
I Ride for David CX Race at Northside Park. 9:30 am. Rip it 
Steve Forss performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it. 
Bhav Brigade at Sky’s The Limit. 12:00 pm. Rip it. 
Tea with Mary Poppins at Hunter House Victorian Museum. 12:00 pm. Rip it. 
Open House Wine Tasting at Press 626. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Viewpoints with Deborah Wallace at Barry Art Museum. 12:30 pm. Rip it. 
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it 
MTG Modern Sunday at Atlantis Games & Comics. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Wading in Gray performs live at Hank’s Filling Station. 2:00 pm. Rip it. 
Harvest Gathering Market at Maker's Craft Brewery. 3:00 pm. Rip it 
Jonathan Lopez performs live at Hank’s Filling Station. 3:00 pm. Rip it 
Blues Jams live at Cova. 3:00 am. Rip it.
Red Stapler performs live at Maker's Craft. 3:00 pm. Rip it 
Justin Stanley performs live at Afterglow. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Music Bingo at Reaver Beach. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
NFK Cold Plunge at 28th Bay Street Beach. Rip it. 
Tales of the Pushing Dragon at Push Comedy. 5:00 pm. Rip it. 
November New Moon in Scorpio Circle at Kindred Spirit. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
New Moon Ritual at Aries Apothecary. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Wild Nothing performs live at The NorVA. 7:30 pm. Rip it 
Jason Cale performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.

The 9th Annual Great Hot Cocoa War returns next weekend in Downtown. Rip it. 

The Miracle on Waterside Popup Bar is back for the holidays at Waterside District. Rip it. 

New at Selden Market: focaccia, vegan brunch, and permanent jewelry. Rip it. 

If you’re reading this then there is still a chance to win Yorgo’s Bagledashery’s gift card giveaway! Entries are accepted until 11pm Friday. Rip it.

Everyone has their own take on Mac & Cheese. Check out this delicious spin from Varia. Rip it.

Birch always surprises me with their sours. Take a look at this pour of Drekker's Braaaaaaaains Orange & Banana Smoothie Sour currently on tap. Rip it.

Syd’s Fish Pig Cafe suggests you order your loved ones their amazing gumbo or neo-monte cristo this holiday season. Rip it. 

Just watch the cheese sizzle on this pizza fresh from the oven of Sour Street Pizza! Rip it.

The Holiday Helper Red India Pale Ale is back at Smartmouth. Rip it.

Pownd Cakes by Jen is taking Thanksgiving order until Saturday so move fast! Rip it.

Food Truck Sightings:
Friday:
Ghost Kitchen at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen, Big Belly & Bumbling Bee at Cova. Rip it.
Revery Eats at Benchtop. Rip it.
Hades Wood Fired at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bakehouse at Elation Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.

Saturday:
The Lit Auntie at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Jessy’s Taqueria, Weng’s Kitchen & Ghost Kitchen at Cova. Rip it.
Flippin' Hangry at Reaver Beach. Rip it.
757 Laos Street at Benchtop. Rip it.
La Cucina Di Sophia at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bakehouse at Elation Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.

Sunday:
Gavin’s at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
La Cocina Patina & Weng’s Kitchen at Cova. Rip it.
Tone Bonez BBQ at Reaver Beach. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bakehouse at Elation Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.