Local Tidewater Virginia Happenings

COMMUNITY EVENTS/FESTIVALS

Tue-Fri, Sep 23-26 - Colonial Williamsburg Early Music Festival, various times and locations daily, Colonial Williamsburg. Indulge your love of early music and celebrate the music, musicians and musical events of colonial Virginia. Enjoy four days of performances in this 18th-century setting.http://www.americantowns.com/va/williamsburg/news/colonial-williamsburg-early-music-festival-2014-20496500

Wed, Sep 24 - 757 Eat the Streets at City Center, Fountain Gazebo, City Center at Oyster Point, 5 - 8:00 pm, Newport News. Ride your bikes, bring the kids and a come enjoy food from variety of mobile eateries that provide fresh quality food, prepared by talented chefs in Hampton Roads!

Thu, Sep 25 - Tradition, Duck Decoy and Folk Art Show, Back Bay Brewing Company, 4:00 pm, Norfolk Ave, Virginia Beach. We are proud to present a Decoy and Folk art show featuring Decoy carving masters Grayson Chesser and Capt. P.G. Ross. Admission is free. There will be Decoy carving demonstrations and all kinds of Decoys available for purchase. We will have all of our beers on tap and be serving Oysters.

Thu, Sep 25 - Shag at the Foodbank with the Deloreans, Virginia Peninsula Food Bank, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, 2401 Aluminum Avenue, Hampton. All you can eat seafood and BBQ with the Deloreans providing live music for a “shagadelic” good time! Menu includes all you can eat steamed shrimp, crab bites, fried oysters, fried fish, oysters on a half shell, steamed clams, clam chowder, fried scallops, pork BBQ, baked beans, coleslaw, hushpuppies, and sweet potato fries. This year, the Kiwanis are having a peanut butter and jelly drive to stock the Foodbank shelves. Attendees are encouraged to donate peanut butter and jelly at this year’s event. Advance cost is $35.00 per person. 757-696-1793 http://shagatthefoodbank.com

Fri, Sep 26 - Fall Plant Sale, Hermitage Museum & Gardens, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, 7637 North Shore Road, Norfolk. Fall is the best time to plant small trees, shrubs, and hearty perennials. The roots of these plants acquire nutrients through autumn to help them get stronger before the dormant winter. Available Plants and Trees Include: Asters, Mexican sage, Obedient plants, Horse tail, Solomon seal, Heirloom Roses, Boxwoods, Hydrangeas, Mexican Petunia, Wax Myrtle, Rose Mallow, Hibiscus, Maples, Oaks, Tupelos. For more information, contact Yolima Carr at 757-423-2052 x202 orycarr@thehermitagemuseum.org

Fri, Sep 26 - Eighth Annual Art D’Vine: Diamonds & Denim, A Wine and Art Celebration, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 7:00 pm. Enjoy live & silent auctions, exceptional cuisine paired with the perfect wines, and live entertainment. www.suffolkcenter.org

Fri, Sep 26 - Suffolk Peanut Fest Queen’s Banquet, Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront, 7:00 pm, 100 E. Constance Rd, Suffolk. The Festival Queen is selected from among rising high school seniors that are evaluated by a panel based on four criteria: a creative writing essay; school activities; awards and achievements; and community involvement. New this year: the Queen and her Court are treated to a banquet by the Pilot Club of Suffolk. This year’s Court includes the following individuals: Zoe Marie Waddell and Ashley Barton, Suffolk Christian Academy; Delaney Clark and Olivia Elliott, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy; Sydney Billmeyer and Morgan Hunt, King’s Fork High School; Haley Maddrey and Kristina Super, Nansemond River High School; Courteney Simpson and Lexus Isom, Lakeland High School. The Queen will be formally announced and crowned at the Banquet, held at the Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront. Contact the Suffolk Visitor Center at 757.514.4130 for ticket availability, no later than September 23, $30.

Fri/Sat, Sep 26/27 - 6th Annual Corn Maze, Bergey’s Breadbasket Bakery & More, 10:00 am - 6:30 pm, 2207 Mount Pleasant Road, Chesapeake. The 5-acre maze is a fun and educational activity for your whole family. Hone your directional skills and problem solving skills as you make your way through our maze. This year’s theme is Tractor! Price includes soybean labyrinth, sunflower patch, pedal tractors, corn cob shooter, tractor-pulled wagon ride and more! Pumpkins from our pumpkin patch and pony rides will also be available, but are not included in the corn maze admission price. You won’t be able to pass by our family-run bakery without stopping for a treat! Choose from homemade cinnamon rolls, breads and pies, sandwiches, and made on-site ice cream. A variety of produce and fresh-cut flowers grown right on our farm are also available. (757) 770-3770 or (757) 546-9225. Admission: Ages 5 and up - $8 (Sept), $10 (Oct/Nov); Ages 4 and under - Free

Fri-Sun, Sep 26-28 - 41st Annual Neptune Festival, Virginia Beach Oceanfront and Boardwalk. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people celebrate at the festival’s many offerings! Daily concerts at festival stages are scattered along 32 blocks of the boardwalk and feature a variety of live music and performers. Ignite your taste buds and satisfy your shopping savvy at this year’s outdoor shopping and dining experience-from crab cakes to Italian ice, stained glass to pottery, there is sure to be something to delight young and old festival goers alike. The Boardwalk Weekend fills 3 musical stages with great local and national talents. Stages are located at 17th, 24th, and 31st Streets on the Boardwalk. There’s also the International Sandsculpting Championship, Neptune’s 8K and 5K runs, Neptune’s Volleyball Tournament, The 18th Annual Fall Wine Festival, The Sandman Triathlon, and more!http://neptunefestival.com/

Sat, Sep 27 - 2014 Chesapeake Mayor’s Veterans Breakfast, Traditions at Chesapeake Golf Club, 8:00 - 11:00 am, 1201 Club House Drive, Chesapeake. Don’t miss the Mayor’s annual salute to the veterans of Chesapeake! In addition to a buffet breakfast, there will be a color guard, military chaplain, comments from the Mayor, and special guest speaker Dr. Bruce Brunson, Executive Director of the Tidewater Community College Center for Military and Veterans Education. A donation of $5 will be collected at the door. register at:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2014-chesapeake-mayors-veterans-breakfast-tickets-7262874453

Sat, Sep 27 - The Amazing Race Chesapeake 2014, Towne Place at Greenbrier, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 725 Eden Way, Chesapeake. You’ve probably seen it on TV. Can you make it? Can you hack it? Prove it! You’ll have the time of your life during this wacky and wild adventure as you conquer the common and celebrate the quirky side of Chesapeake. Teams of four will race from destination to destination throughout the city of Chesapeake to complete surprise challenges and make it to the finish line! Race starts at Towne Place at Greenbrier - 725 Eden Way North, Chesapeake, VA 23320 and finishes at Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant - 1712 Mall Ring Road, Greenbrier Mall. (757) 543-9100. http://www.raceit.com/search/event.aspx?id=28948

Sat, Sep 27 - Apple Extravaganza & Craft Show, Virginia Beach Farmers’ Market, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, 3640 Dam Neck Rd (at Princess Anne), Virginia Beach

Sat, Sep 27 - 67th Annual Fish Bowl Parade, 10:00 am, Parade begins at I.C. Norcom and ends at High & Crawford, Portsmouth. For more information, call (757) 729-9209 or 647-5689

Sat, Sep 27 - Genuine Smithfield Bacon, Bourbon, & Beach Music Fest, Windsor Castle Park, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, Manor House Riverfront, Smithfield. Bacon, Bourbon, VA Craft Brews, Wine, Live music on two stages, Food & Retail Vendors.

Sat, Sep 27 - All American Virginia Bacon Festival, Scope Arena Plaza, 12:00 pm, Downtown Norfolk. Bacon Samples, Beer and Spirit Sampling, Kids Area, Food Truck Area, Vending Area, Bacon Dishes From Areas Top Chefs - available for sampling and purchase, Cooking Demonstrations, Live Music, Chef Challenge, Bacon Eating Contest, Cool Down Air Conditioned Tents, and Everything and Anything BACON! Admission: $10 - $25 plus applicable fees

Sat, Sep 27 - Gordon Biersch’s Arts & Drafts Craft Beer Event, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 1 - 6:00 pm, Town Center, Virginia Beach. craft beer festival will feature a multitude of craft beers, live music, local art displays and more. Admission to Gordon Biersch’s Arts & Drafts is Free and Open to the Public. The event will use spaces from inside the Sandler Center and on the Outdoor Plaza. Additional beverages will be for sale and Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant will be on site providing food for purchase. Attendees will be able to purchase a sampling cup. beginning at 1pm until 5:30pm. Tickets: $25 in advance and $30 day of, $50.00 for Stein Club Experience. Tickets: $25 in advance and $30 day of, $50.00 for Stein Club Experience

Sat, Sep 27 - A Taste of the James, Jamestown Beach Park, 2 - 6:00 pm, 2205 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg. Come out to get a taste of delicious seafood and other great food, wine from the Williamsburg Winery, local craft beer, live music, local artists, a live and silent auction and lots of great children’s activities. Enjoy our Plein Aire Art of the James River. Meet the artists and buy a piece of art in support of the James. http://jrava.org/what-we-do/a-taste-of-the-james/index

Sat/Sun, Sep 27/28 - Siege of Yorktown Revolutionary War Reenactment, Endview Plantation, various events/times, 362 Yorktown Road, Newport News. Living history programs depict events of 1781 and the Battle of Yorktown. Tour the camps and redoubts as soldiers build fortifications and artillery batteries exchange fire. Learn about the role civilians played supporting the armies. Just before dusk on the evening of the 27th, there will be a reenactment commemorating the assaults on Redoubts Nine and Ten. On Sunday the 27th, witness the British surrender. Admission fee charged. For complete schedule and fee information visit www.endview.org

Sat/Sun, Sep 27/28 - Fall Native Plant Sale, Virginia Living Museum, Sat 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Sun 12 - 4:00 pm, 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News. Choose from a large selection of summer and fall blooming native wildflowers, shrubs and small trees for a variety of garden sites and styles at the Virginia Living Museum’s annual fall plant sale. Many of these are excellent plants for attracting butterflies, hummingbirds and other wildlife to your yard. Native plants are good choices for area gardeners because such plants tolerate the area’s weather and serve as food and shelter for area wildlife, while also providing a good show in the garden. Fall is the best time of year to do the majority of your heavy gardening. All plants are nursery propagated. Sale held rain or shine. admission free.

Sat/Sun, Sep 27/28 - Autumn in the City flower Show, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun 1 - 4:00 pm, Corner of High & Court Streets, Downtown Portsmouth. A standard flower show sponsored by the Federated Clubs of the Portsmouth Area Council of Garden Clubs. Now in its second year, this exhibit offers garden club members the opportunity to create and present fresh horticultural displays and designs in a range of categories, including table top designs, miniature plants, fall foliage, flowering annual & perennial plants, fruits and vegetables, native trees and plants and more. 393-8543

Sun, Sep 28 - Therapeutic Recreation “Chesapeake Cup” Soccer Tournament, Centerville Park, 8:00 am - 4:15 pm, 1857 Centerville Turnpike, Chesapeake. Chesapeake Parks, Recreation & Tourism and Special Olympics of Virginia Area 2 have teamed up to host the 2014 Special Olympics Soccer Tournament in Chesapeake! Come out and cheer-on the athletes from Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Portsmouth as they compete. Opening Ceremony: 9 am; Game Play: 10 am - 2 pm. FREE. Info: Jessica Smith, TRS, Office: 757-382-1328; Email: jbsmith@cityofchesapeake.net

Sun, Sep 28 - Yorktown Art Stroll, The Historic Freight Shed and Yorktown Merchants, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, 331 Water Street, Yorktown. The Historic Freight Shed and Yorktown Merchants will be filled with paintings and hand crafted artwork by some of the region’s most talented artists. Visit and talk with the artists’ or sit and watch as they demonstrate their work. Restaurants will feature specials. Free. For more information or to apply, email yorktownartsfoundation@gmail.com 757.369.1108.

LOCAL THEATER/CONCERTS

Tue-Sun, Sep 23-28 - 'K2', By Patrick Meyers, Directed by Edward Morgan, Virginia Stage Company, Tue 7:00 pm, W4ed-Fri 8:00 pm, Sat 4:00 & 8:00 pm, Sun 2:00 pm, Wells Theater, Downtown Norfolk. The stage of the Wells will be as you’ve never seen it before, transformed into the world’s second-highest Himalayan peak. Two thrill seekers face the impossible task of survival while stranded and helpless at 27,000 feet. This gripping adventure tests the strength of love, hope and endurance and leaves us questioning life’s most unforgiving realities. CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE

Wed-Sun, Sep 24-28 - Disney On Ice presents Frozen, Hampton Coliseum, times vary, 1000 Coliseum Dr, Hampton. Be magically whisked away into the wintery world of Arendelle, where you will be dazzled by amazing special effects and astonishing skating. Hosted by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, with special guest appearances by your most beloved Disney princesses and favorite movie characters. Ticket prices range from $15 - $100. Subject to change (via TicketMaster or box office)

Thu, Sep 25 - Thursdays by the Lake (last week), w/ ‘The Hark’, The Mariners’ Museum/USS Monitor Center, 6:00 pm, 100 Museum Dr., Newport News, VA. Join the museum for its annual concert series on the banks of Lake Maury, overlooking the full-scale replica of the Civil War ironclad USS Monitor. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the live music. Adult beverages, soft drinks and food for sale.

Thu, Sep 25 - Phoebus Film Club Series: Twenty Feet from Stardom, The American Theater, 7:30 pm, Phoebus, Mellen St, Hampton. Millions know their voices, but no one knows their names. The untold true story of the backup singers behind some of the greatest musical legends of the 21st century. Along with rare archival footage and a peerless soundtrack.

Thu/Sun/Tue, Sep 26/28/30 - Sweeney Todd, Virginia Opera, Harrison Opera House, Downtown Norfolk. a new production of Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd. Imprisoned on a trumped-up charge by a lecherous judge who covets his wife, Sweeney Todd is a masterpiece of drama and dark comedy - winning 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical - and is often considered Sondheim’s most operatic work. Sweeney Todd will capitalize on Virginia Opera’s long-standing tradition of producing world-class musical theater and offer audiences, both old and new, a riveting production.

Thu-Sat, Sep 25-28 - 'Cats' the Musical, Williamsburg Players, Thu-Fri 8:00 pm, Sat 2:00 and 8:00 pm, Sun 3:00 pm, James-York Playhouse, 200 Hubbard Lane, Williamsburg. Based on Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot, Music by Andrew Lloyd Weber, Presented by special arrangement with the Rodgers and Hammerstein Library, Directed by Peter Natale. What better way to have the family enjoy musical theatre together than with this extraordinary smash hit production that transforms the audience into a fantasy world! This Tony winning, all-singing, all-dancing musical spectacular tells the story of a tribe of cats called Jellicles and the night they make the Jellicle choice and decide which cat will ascend to the Heavyside Layer and come back to a new life. The award winning song Memory is part of what has made Cats the second longest-running show in Broadway history!

Fri-Sun, Sep 26-28 - 'Venus in Fur', The Generic Theater, Fri/Sat - 8:00 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, Down under Chrysler Hall, 215 St. Paul’s Blvd, Norfolk. An actress shows up late for an audition, then she and the director put each other through the weirdest, sexiest, scariest, most amazing two hours you’ll ever see onstage. It was nominated for the Best Play Tony Award in 2012.

Fri-Sun, Sep 26-28 -Neptune Festival Concert Schedule
Fri, 5:30 pm - 17th St: Buck Shot; 24th St: The Stingrays; 31st St: Almost Famous
7:30 pm - 17th St: Dave Cynar Band; 24th St: The Blue Lords; 31st St: The Hark
9:30 pm - 17th St: Doug Dunn & Steel River; 24th St: Atlanta Rhythm Section; 31st St: Snackbar Jones
Sat, 1:00 pm - 17th St: Mike Proffitt Band; 24th St: Deja; 31st St: Guava Jam
3:30 pm - 17th St: Rock Star Parking; 24th St: Session Rockers; 31st St: Ryan Hines Band
5:30 pm - 17th St: Sister Hazel; 24th St: Ben Phelps Project; 31st St: Borderline Crazy
7:30 pm - 17th St: Plastic Eddie; 24th St: Cowboy Mouth; 31st St: Set Stainback & Roosterfoot
9:30 pm - 17th St: Jesse Chong; 24th St: Karnival; 31st: Big Head Todd & The Monsters
Sun, 1:00 pm - 17th St: Beachnuts Band; 24th St: Lewis McGehee Band; 31st St: Michael Clark Band
3:30 pm - 17th St: The Entertainers; 24th St: The janitors; 31st St: Cheap Thrills

Fri, Sep 26 - Mill Point Park Friday Live Concert Series: ‘Lonestar’, 5:00 pm, Mill Point Park, Downtown Hampton. Known for merging their country roots with strong melodies and rich vocals, Lonestar is a multi-platinum country music quartet. The group is best known for hits “No News,” “Come Crying To Me,” and their crossover smash “Amazed” and “Islands in the Stream”.

Fri, Sep 26 - Concert at Fountain Plaza, with ‘Chase & Sammi’, 6 pm, Virginia Beach Town Center.

Fri, Sep 26 - Rhythms on the Riverwalk Concert Series, w/ ‘The Kevin Mac Experience’, Riverwalk Landing, 6:30 to 8:30 pm. We’ve stepped things up a bit, literally! This year’s concert series features three Fridays of toe tappin’ Jazz and Big Band followed by two Fridays of knee slappin’ Country. Get your toes tappin’ to fantastic sounds during this five-week concert series. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating.

Fri, Sep 26 - Friday Night Hoedown w/ ‘The Dallas Band’, Virginia Beach Farmer’s Market, 7 - 10:00 pm, 3640 Dam Neck Road (and Princess Anne Rd.), Virginia Beach, VA. More info from FarmMrkt@vbgov.com or (757) 385-4388.

Fri, Sep 26 - 'Testimony Live': August Alsina, Willet Hall, 8:00 pm, 3701 Willett Drive, Portsmouth. With the love and hustle of the Crescent City running through his veins, enter into the game, Hip-Hop Crooner August Alsina. Eager to not just follow in the footsteps of the NOLA music legends that paved his way, Alsina focused on creating his own lane. August moved to Atlanta in 2011 and began carving his own musical path. (757) 393-5144

Fri, Sep 26 - 'Chicago', nTelos Wireless Pavilion, 8:00 pm, Downtown Portsmouth. Chicago is one of the most enduring bands in musical history. Last year, “The Very Best of Chicago, Only The Beginning” charted at No. 1 on Billboard, making them the first American band ever to achieve Top 40 albums in six decades. Not content to stand still, Chicago’s CD released last month, “Now Chicago XXXVI,” contains 11 new studio tracks. The band has sold more than 100 million records, had 21 Top 10 singles, five consecutive No. 1 albums, and 11 No. 1 singles. Of the band’s 34 albums, 25 have sold more than a million copies each. Tickets via nTelos Wireless Pavilion Box Office | Ticketmaster

Fri-Sun, Sep 26-28 - ‘Company’ the Musical, Little Theatre of Norfolk, Fri/Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, 801 Claremont Ave., Norfolk. Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by George Furth. On the night of his 35th birthday, confirmed bachelor Robert contemplates his unmarried state. In vignette after hilarious vignette, we are introduced to “those good and crazy people,” his married friends, as Robert weighs the pros and cons of married life. In the end, he realizes being alone is “alone, not alive.” An honest, witty, sophisticated look at relationships, Company is as contemporary and relevant as ever. It features a brilliant energetic score containing many of Stephen Sondheim’s best-known songs (including “Another Hundred People,” “The Ladies Who Lunch” and “Being Alive”). Company Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Fri-Sun, Sep 26-28 - 'Dixie Swim Club', Little Theatre of Virginia Beach, Fri/Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, 550 Barberton Dr, Virginia Beach. This is the story of five lifelong friends who reunite each year at a North Carolina beach house to share their stories, reminisce about their lives, and reveal their joys, successes, and sorrows. This very popular play veers from the comic to the tender, from the nostalgic to the heartfelt.

Sat, Sep 27 - 'Orion', Williamsburg Farmers' Market, Merchant Square, 8:00 am-12:00 pm.

Sat, Sep 27 - ‘Colonial Williamsburg Fifes & Drums’, Merchants’ Square, 2:30 - 3:00 pm, Williamsburg. Members of Colonial Williamsburg’s Fifes and Drums visit Merchants Square one Saturday each month. Beginning approximately 2:30 p.m., the Fifes and Drums play music and interact with onlookers in the Square, answering questions from the audience.

Sat, Sep 27 - 4th Annual Virginia Oyster/Beer/Wine Tasting at Berret’s Seafood Restaurant, 5 - 7:00 pm, Berret’s Seafood Restaurant & Taphouse Grill, Merchants’ Square, Williamsburg. On the front lawn, under a tent, featuring local and regional fresh oysters. Also, oyster shucking demonstrations, oyster tasting lessons, oyster shell recycling, music, and other food available for purchase. Wines and beers from Virginia to be announced. Tickets available in advance in person or by phone: 757-253-1847. $45/person in advance, all inclusive. $55/person the day of the event. Tickets are limited.

Sat, Sep 27 - Concert at Fountain Plaza, with ‘Better By Tuesday’, 6 pm, Virginia Beach Town Center.

Sat, Sep 27 - Attucks Jazz Club series: Kenny Washington, w/ The John Toomey Trio, Virginia Arts Festival, 8:00 pm, Attucks Theater, Church St, Norfolk. Kicking off the expanded Attucks Jazz series will be critically acclaimed vocalist Kenny Washington, known for his astonishing artistic range. “Washington scats with the harmonic daring and rhythmic command of a bebop saxophonist,” wrote critic Andrew Gilbert, but he is also highly regarded for his “sultry and soul-filled” interpretation of standards. “It’s as if Rodgers and Hart wrote ‘I Didn’t Know What Time It Was’ with him in mind,” Gilbert observed.

Sat, Sep 27 - PortSide Saturday Movie Series: ‘50 First Dates’, Downtown Portsmouth, VA. 8:30-10:30 pm. FREE

Sat, Sep 28 - "Robin Hood" presented by The Children’s Theatre of Hampton Roads, Meyera E Oberndorf Central Library Theatre, 2:00 pm, $5.00, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach. Venture into Sherwood Forest with the Monkeys at a performance that you help create! All of our improv shows are high energy and audience interactive, so bring your smiles and your ideas for a one-of-a-kind theatre experience that the whole family will enjoy. 757.923.2900

Sun, Sep 28 - Concert at Fountain Plaza, with ‘Stan the Sax Man’, 6 pm, Virginia Beach Town Center.

Sun, Sep 28 - Under the Streetlamp with special guest Gentleman’s Rule, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 8:00 pm, Christopher Newport University, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. Fresh off filming their highly anticipated second PBS special, Under the Streetlamp, America’s hottest new vocal group, performs an electrifying evening of classic hits from the American radio songbook. Exuding the irresistible rapport of a modern day Rat Pack, the quartet - recent leading cast members of the Tony Award-winning musical “Jersey Boys” - delivers an evening of unforgettable entertainment. You’ll hear doo-wop, Motown, old time rock ‘n’ roll and all of your favorite songs from The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Frankie Valli, Etta James, B.B. King and many others. Opening the evening is Gentleman’s Rule, an a cappella group whose youthful contemporary style, combined with timeless harmonies, energizes concert goers with classic ’70s, ’80s, country, Top 40 and even classical music pieces.

FARMERS’ MARKETS

Wed, Sep 24 - Chesapeake Farmers’ Market, Chesapeake City Park, 8:00 am-1:00 pm, 900 Greenbrier Pkwy, and Battlefield Park South (foot of Great Bridge bridge) 120 Reservation Road, Chesapeake. For information call the Agriculture office at 382-6348.

Thu, Sep 25 - Farmers’ Market at City Center, City Center at Oyster Point, 10:00 am-2:00 pm, Mariners’ Rows, 700 Town Center Dr., Newport News. A collection of products that are straight from the farm! Includes locally grown fruits and vegetables, seafood, plants, herbs, baked goods, free range chickens, pork, bison, bath products, fresh bread and dog treats. Also available are dairy products, such as cheese, goat’s cheese, milk, bath products, fresh bread and eggs. Come see what we have to offer!

Sat, Sep 27 - Yorktown Market Days, Chischiak Green, 8:00 am-12:00 pm, 425 Water Street, Yorktown. Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, coffee, specialty cut flowers, quality art, entertainment and much more await you at the Saturday morning Market Days. This week’s live entertainment is by ‘Phil Poteat’.

Sat, Sep 27 - Williamsburg Farmers’ Market, Merchant Square, 8:00 am-12:00 pm, 402 West Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg. Now in its 12th season, the Williamsburg Farmers Market is a favorite Saturday morning gathering spot for the finest Virginia-grown and Virginia-made produce, plants, and products in the area. Contact Tracy Herner, Market Manager 757-259-3768. Over 40 vendors will have produce, fruit, eggs, baked goods, meats, cheeses, honey and so much more.

Sat, Sep 27 - Chesapeake Farmers’ Market, Chesapeake City Park, 8:00 am-1:00 pm, 900 Greenbrier Pkwy, and Battlefield Park South (foot of Great Bridge bridge) 120 Reservation Road, Chesapeake. For information call the Agriculture office at 382-6348.

Sat, Sep 27 - Old Beach Farmers’ Market, Croc’s 19th Street Bistro, 9:00 am-12:00 pm, on the corner of 19th Street and Cypress Ave, Virginia Beach. We feature seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables, meats (pork, bison, beef, chicken, turkey, sausages, charcuterie), eggs, seafood, cheeses, a wide assortment of baked goods (biscuits, pies, cakes, brownies and cookies), artisanal breads, and savory foods from local chefs (pasta, sauces, salsas, salads, tamales), soap, and flowers. Founded in 2008, Old Beach Farmers Market is run entirely by volunteers as an independent 501(c)6 organization. We support local family farms, watermen, and Virginia wineries. Old Beach Farmers Market is a certified Virginia Green market, encouraging eco-friendly practices. Walk over or ride a bike. Bring a reusable shopping bag. Come discover the taste of fresh, seasonal fare.

Sat, Sep 27 - St. Paul’s Downtown Farm Market, 9:00 am-12:00 pm, 210 St. Paul’s Blvd., Norfolk. Between City Hall & Market St. across from Nordstrom at MacArthur Center. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and Five Points Community Farm Market have partnered to bring fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers to Downtown Norfolk every Saturday, rain or shine, from May through November.

Sat, Sep 27 - Smithfield Farmers’ Market, at the Bank of Southside Virginia parking lot, 9:00 am-12 noon, Downtown Smithfield. Named one of the “101 Best Farmers Markets in America” by the DailyMeal.com, Smithfield’s Farmers Market is held every Saturday morning from April 5 through October 25. Now in its 14th season, each market features “Virginia Grown” - locally grown produce and items such as: beef, pork, chicken, eggs, peanuts, plants, herbs, baked goods, coffee, cheese, honey, barbecue, wood-fired pizza, ham sandwiches, handcrafted items and live music each week!

Sat, Sep 27 - Farmers’ Fare at East Beach, Pavilion Park, 9:00 am-12 noon, 4730 Hammock Lane, Norfolk. Welcome to our 3rd season of the Farmers’ Fare at East Beach! As a local, seasonal marketplace we will feature fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, free range chicken and turkey, fish and seafood, eggs, artisanal breads, scratch made cupcakes, brownies and cookies, with gluten free options available. There is fresh seafood, organic and sustainably grown produce, berries and poultry products. Thru 25 Oct.

Sat, Sep 27 - Olde Towne Farmers’ Market - Every Saturday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm, Downtown Portsmouth Historic district. Market with locally and organically grown veggies, fruits, nut, herbs, beef, chicken, eggs, seafood, artisanal breads, scones, pastries, cakes, pies, jams, jellies, salsas, fresh, dried and silk flowers, soaps, lotions, pottery, arts/crafts. Just outside the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center courtyard at Court and High Streets.

Sat, Sep 27 - Suffolk Farmers’ Market, at the Pavilion, “Johnny Appleseed Day” at the Market, 9:00 am-1:00 pm, 524 N. Main St., Suffolk. For info contact the Suffolk Visitor Center at 757.514.4130

Sun, Sep 28 - Town Center Farmers’ Market, 11:00 am-3:00 pm, Peninsula Town Center, Town Square, Hampton. Vendor’s include fresh flowers, jams, breads, seafood, veggies, and more. Live music.

Upcoming Tidewater Virginia Local Events

FARMERS’ MARKETS

Wed, Sep 17 - Chesapeake Farmers’ Market, Chesapeake City Park, 8:00 am-1:00 pm, 900 Greenbrier Pkwy, and Battlefield Park South (foot of Great Bridge bridge) 120 Reservation Road, Chesapeake. For information call the Agriculture office at 382-6348.

Thu, Sep 18 - Farmers’ Market at City Center, City Center at Oyster Point, 10:00 am-2:00 pm, Mariners’ Rows, 700 Town Center Dr., Newport News. A collection of products that are straight from the farm! Includes locally grown fruits and vegetables, seafood, plants, herbs, baked goods, free range chickens, pork, bison, bath products, fresh bread and dog treats. Also available are dairy products, such as cheese, goat’s cheese, milk, bath products, fresh bread and eggs. Come see what we have to offer!

sat, Sep 20 - Yorktown Market Days, Chischiak Green, 8:00 am-12:00 pm, 425 Water Street, Yorktown. Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, coffee, specialty cut flowers, quality art, entertainment and much more await you at the Saturday morning Market Days. This week’s live entertainment is by ‘LP and The 8-Tracks’ (Music of the 60’s).

Sat, Sep 20 - Williamsburg Farmers’ Market, Merchant Square, 8:00 am-12:00 pm, 402 West Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg. Now in its 12th season, the Williamsburg Farmers Market is a favorite Saturday morning gathering spot for the finest Virginia-grown and Virginia-made produce, plants, and products in the area. Contact Tracy Herner, Market Manager 757-259-3768. Over 40 vendors will have produce, fruit, eggs, baked goods, meats, cheeses, honey and so much more.

Sat, Sep 20 - Chesapeake Farmers’ Market, Chesapeake City Park, 8:00 am-1:00 pm, 900 Greenbrier Pkwy, and Battlefield Park South (foot of Great Bridge bridge) 120 Reservation Road, Chesapeake. For information call the Agriculture office at 382-6348.

Sat, Sep 20 - Old Beach Farmers’ Market, Croc’s 19th Street Bistro, 9:00 am-12:00 pm, on the corner of 19th Street and Cypress Ave, Virginia Beach. We feature seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables, meats (pork, bison, beef, chicken, turkey, sausages, charcuterie), eggs, seafood, cheeses, a wide assortment of baked goods (biscuits, pies, cakes, brownies and cookies), artisanal breads, and savory foods from local chefs (pasta, sauces, salsas, salads, tamales), soap, and flowers. Founded in 2008, Old Beach Farmers Market is run entirely by volunteers as an independent 501(c)6 organization. We support local family farms, watermen, and Virginia wineries. Old Beach Farmers Market is a certified Virginia Green market, encouraging eco-friendly practices. Walk over or ride a bike. Bring a reusable shopping bag. Come discover the taste of fresh, seasonal fare.

Sat, Sep 20 - St. Paul’s Downtown Farm Market, 9:00 am-12:00 pm, 210 St. Paul’s Blvd., Norfolk. Between City Hall & Market St. across from Nordstrom at MacArthur Center. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and Five Points Community Farm Market have partnered to bring fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers to Downtown Norfolk every Saturday, rain or shine, from May through November.

Sat, Sep 20 - Smithfield Farmers’ Market, at the Bank of Southside Virginia parking lot, 9:00 am-12 noon, Downtown Smithfield. Named one of the “101 Best Farmers Markets in America” by the DailyMeal.com, Smithfield’s Farmers Market is held every Saturday morning from April 5 through October 25. Now in its 14th season, each market features “Virginia Grown” - locally grown produce and items such as: beef, pork, chicken, eggs, peanuts, plants, herbs, baked goods, coffee, cheese, honey, barbecue, wood-fired pizza, ham sandwiches, handcrafted items and live music each week!

Sat, Sep 20 - Farmers’ Fare at East Beach, Pavilion Park, 9:00 am-12 noon, 4730 Hammock Lane, Norfolk. Welcome to our 3rd season of the Farmers’ Fare at East Beach! As a local, seasonal marketplace we will feature fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, free range chicken and turkey, fish and seafood, eggs, artisanal breads, scratch made cupcakes, brownies and cookies, with gluten free options available. There is fresh seafood, organic and sustainably grown produce, berries and poultry products. Thru 25 Oct.

Sat, Sep 20 - Olde Towne Farmers’ Market - Every Saturday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm, Downtown Portsmouth Historic district. Market with locally and organically grown veggies, fruits, nut, herbs, beef, chicken, eggs, seafood, artisanal breads, scones, pastries, cakes, pies, jams, jellies, salsas, fresh, dried and silk flowers, soaps, lotions, pottery, arts/crafts. Just outside the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center courtyard at Court and High Streets.

Sat, Sep 20 - Suffolk Farmers’ Market, at the Pavilion, 9:00 am-1:00 pm, 524 N. Main St., Suffolk. For info contact the Suffolk Visitor Center at 757.514.4130

Sun, Sep 21 - Town Center Farmers’ Market, 11:00 am-3:00 pm, Peninsula Town Center, Town Square, Hampton. Vendor’s include fresh flowers, jams, breads, seafood, veggies, and more. Live music.

COMMUNITY EVENTS/FESTIVALS

Wed, Sep 17 - World Class Wednesdays, Town Square to Mary’s Park, Peninsula Town Center, 5-8:30 pm, Hampton. A weekly world class celebration that brings Peninsula Town Center, Bonfire Magazine and Tysinger Auto Group together to feature a weekly European inspired world class wine celebration featuring live entertainment, food, wine, art, luxury automobiles and more.

Wed, Sep 17 - Food Truck Hump Days on the Great Bridge Waterways, Great Bridge Battlefield Historic Park, 4:00 pm till Dusk, 1775 Historic Way, Chesapeake, VA. Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, join us for Food trucks PLUS children’s activities and live entertainment by the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Foundation, the City of Chesapeake and friends! All food trucks accept cash and credit, although a minimum may apply for credit. *10% of all sales will benefit the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Foundation!

Thu, Sep 18 - Town Fair at Town Center, 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Virginia Beach Town Center, Market Street, Virginia Beach. The Town Fair at Town Center features local handmade art, jewelry, goods and fair trade merchandise. On the third Friday of each month, April through September, residents and visitors alike, can stroll around the Fountain Plaza of Town Center as we showcase more than 30 merchants’ handmade and fair trade goods.

Thu, Sep 18 - bevello Fashion Show, Virginia Beach Town Center, 7 - 9:00 pm, One Columbus Center, Virginia Beach. Join bevello for fashion + fun during their 5th annual Fall Fashion Show! Doors open at 7:00pm and the show will kick off at 7:30pm. After the show, enjoy a 20% discount, complimentary drinks + lite bites. Krista (757) 321-2879, virginiabeach@bevello.com

Thu, Sep 18 - Chrysler Museum of Art’s Third Thursday, 5 - 10:00 pm, Chrysler Museum of Art, The Hague, Downtown Norfolk. September’s installment of Third Thursday after-hours fun features emotion and motion, expect a mix of expert demonstrations and lessons for absolute beginners in salsa and mambo with DJ Dorian, and dance expertise provided by The Mambo Room, 5 pm; In the Glass Studio, Studio Assistants will be marrying glass art as performance art and a Rube Goldberg machine, 7 pm; there will also be an adult scavenger hunt where you can win a free drink ticket, and there will be a curator-led tour of our new photography exhibition. Museum Members get in free and it’s $5 for all others.

Thu, Sep 18 - Pley at the Plex, Virginia Beach Sportsplex, 7 - 9:00 pm, 2044 Landstown Centre Way, Virginia Beach. Join us for a night of FREE food, new friends, field activities and fun prizes courtesy of the Virginia Beach Sportsplex and National Training Center and Yelp Hampton Roads. Plus your own ‘Dominion Derby Girls’ will be there with a chance to win tickets to our Nerds vs. Jocks Roller Derby bout this Saturday! Come check out: Cilantro Bangladeshi Bistro, Lemongrass Grille, Azars, Duck Donuts Virginia Beach, Fruitive, Lucky Peach, Karnage Asada, Reverend Jim’s Southern BBQ, Rajput Indian Cuisine, Big Dreams Entertainment Inc, Boardwalk Photo Booth Company, Onelife Fitness - Princess Anne, Dave & Buster’s Virginia Beach, Backyard Sports Club, and much more!

Fri, Sep 19 - Fall Plant Sale, Hermitage Museum & Gardens, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, 7637 North Shore Road, Norfolk. Fall is the best time to plant small trees, shrubs, and hearty perennials. The roots of these plants acquire nutrients through autumn to help them get stronger before the dormant winter. Available Plants and Trees Include: Asters, Mexican sage, Obedient plants, Horse tail, Solomon seal, Heirloom Roses, Boxwoods, Hydrangeas, Mexican Petunia, Wax Myrtle, Rose Mallow, Hibiscus, Maples, Oaks, Tupelos. For more information, contact Yolima Carr at 757-423-2052 x202 orycarr@thehermitagemuseum.org

Fri, Sep 19 - Fashion Block Party, 5-8:00 pm, Peninsula Town Center, Hampton. Grab your girls for a night out. Enjoy special deals, in-store events, a swag bag and more. This event supports the Junior League of Hampton Roads. VIP Tickets: $35, VIP Shopping Hour @ 5 PM | $20 PTC Gift Card | 2 Drink Tickets | Special Deals | Swag Bag; General Admission: $20 | $10 PTC Gift Card | 1 Drink Ticket | Special Deals | Swag Bag. Over Twenty Participating Stores, plus LOTS of Raffles!

Fri/Sat, Sep 19/20 - 6th Annual Corn Maze, Bergey’s Breadbasket Bakery & More, 10:00 am - 6:30 pm, 2207 Mount Pleasant Road, Chesapeake. The 5-acre maze is a fun and educational activity for your whole family. Hone your directional skills and problem solving skills as you make your way through our maze. This year’s theme is Tractor! Price includes soybean labyrinth, sunflower patch, pedal tractors, corn cob shooter, tractor-pulled wagon ride and more! Pumpkins from our pumpkin patch and pony rides will also be available, but are not included in the corn maze admission price. You won’t be able to pass by our family-run bakery without stopping for a treat! Choose from homemade cinnamon rolls, breads and pies, sandwiches, and made on-site ice cream. A variety of produce and fresh-cut flowers grown right on our farm are also available. (757) 770-3770 or (757) 546-9225. Admission: Ages 5 and up - $8 (Sept), $10 (Oct/Nov); Ages 4 and under - Free

Fri-Sun, Sep 19-21 - Vets Fest 2014, presented by Sandy Point Resort, Wescott Company, and Flea Market SoNo, Sandy Point Resort, 176 Sandy Point Dr, Knotts Island, North Carolina. This non-profit 3 day music and camping event with 100% of net proceeds to benefit & improve the quality of life for our local wounded/disabled & PTSD Veterans. This year we are proud to be working/playing to benefit Vets House, Inc., a local non-profit that benefits our local homeless Veterans. $75 for a 3 day music and camping pass. Just as last year campsites are FIRST COME FIRST SERVE so, CALL EARLY to get your spot! There will be a $25 fee for full hook up RV spots. $25 day passes, kids 16 & under are FREE! Call Sandy Point Resort to purchase tickets and reserve your campsite (252) 429-3094. Tickets will also be able to be purchased through the board members after May 1st. Gates open at Noon on Friday September 19th, the music starts at 6pm and goes through til 6pm Sunday, September 21st. This ALL local line-up of Blues, Rock, Reggae, & Acoustic (11 Ton, Jackson LeBeau & Co, The Doc Robin Band, Session Rockers, Mink and Cheef’s Electric Band, Jeremy Harrell & Friends, Sherri Linn & Ryan Russell, Who We Are Not, Last Fair Deal, The Gold Sauce, Family Tree) is going to be a sure-fire good time!!!

Sat, Sep 20 - Williamsburg Plein Air Show and Sale, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, Merchants’ Square, Williamsburg. See artists in action throughout Williamsburg painting “en plein air” between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Review and purchase the original artwork at the event tent located at 331 West Duke of Gloucester Street.

Sat, Sep 20 - Heart of Ghent 10K and Kid’s Fun Run, 8:00 am. Ring in the fall season to historic Ghent in Norfolk with a fit, festive, charitable family oriented run/walk through the historic and scenic Ghent neighborhood. Heart of Ghent 10K and Kid’s Fun Run starts and finishes on Colley Avenue in Ghent across from Blair Middle School 1520 Colley Avenue Norfolk, VA 23517. 10K race starts promptly at 8 a.m. Kid’s Fun Run at 9:30. The registration fee is; $35 until 8/3/14, $40 8/4/14-9/19/14, $45 on race day for all Adult 10K participants, and includes: race number, official race Tech shirt, great post-race party and more! The registration fee for the Children’s run is $10, and includes: race number, and souvenir finisher medal. Make checks payable to Heart of Ghent 10K. Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email on Wednesday September 17th. See the Registration page to get registered.

Sat, Sep 20 - Master Gardener Fall Plant Sale, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Bluebird Gap Farm, Hampton. Pick up some fall plants and cool season vegetables at affordable prices. The Colonial Beekeepers and PeCK (Peninsula Chicken Keepers) will be there to answer questions.

Sat, Sep 20 - Contemporary Artisans Show and Sale, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Merchants’ Square, Williamsburg. See artists in action on Duke of Gloucester Street throughout the day. The artists will be making their creations available for sale.

Sat, Sep 20 - Olde Towne Chalk Challenge, nTelos Wireless Pavilion, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Artists and “budding-artists” gather to turn the plaza into an impromptu canvas of color! Artist registration will be set up at the front gate, and art will be displayed throughout. At the Olde Towne Chalk Challenge, participants draw four by four foot chalk drawings on the plaza. This year’s theme is “The Wizard of Oz.” Whether it be Glinda the Good Witch, The Scarecrow, Flying Monkeys, Dorothy and Toto, The Lion or The Tin Man, this year’s theme will no doubt inspire all of our artists to turn the nTelos Wireless Pavilion Plaza into a dynamic and colorful world of fantasy! All Olde Towne Chalk Challenge participants are encouraged to incorporate the theme in their work! Competitors will complete chalk drawings to be evaluated by a panel of judges. Judges will score the drawings according to criteria such as composition, use of color, adherence to theme, and creativity. There will be three competitive divisions: Amateur, Professional, and Youth. The Youth division will be for ages 12-16. Children 11 and under will be invited to draw for fun in a separate area. Trophies and CASH prizes will be awarded for each division. Winners will be announced at 4:30pm. All participants must register by 1:00pm to qualify for the competition. All drawings must be completed by 3:30pm to be eligible for prizes. Advance registration for the Olde Towne Chalk Challenge is not required but can done at www.pavilionconcerts.com. There is no fee to participate, but it is recommended that artists bring their own chalk.

Sat, Sep 20 - RibtoberFest, Town Point Park, Noon - 8:00 pm, Downtown Norfolk. The Annual RibtoberFest will have the best of both worlds as Beer & BBQ collide in one deliciously mouthwatering food for all, featuring finger-lickin good BBQ, fabulously frosty craft brews, live music, restaurant competitions, and great family fun. The RibtoberFest Beer Garden is where guests can sample more than 50+ different Autumn-style beers from 20 different breweries! These international brews are sure to leave your taste buds tingling in delight. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Up Center to help improve the lives of children and families; people with disabilities; and, adults in crisis. So raise a glass of that frothy Oktoberfest brew & toast to good times in Town Point Park. Live Music by: Anthony Rosano & The Conqueroos, Logan Vath & The Vacant, Seth Stainback & Roosterfoot, and the JD Silvia Band

Sat, Sep 20 - 2014 Virginia Brazilian Festival, City Center at Oyster Point, 1 - 8:00 pm, 700 Town Center Drive, Newport News. This inaugural Festival is presented by Tucanos Brazilian Grill. The festival features Brazilian and American artists and performers around the Fountain. Festivities will kick off with a Samba Parade and then continue with Jujitsu demonstrations, workshops and fun children’s activities. Music and dance is featured throughout the day on the main stage with a headlining Brazilian band.

Sat/Sun, Sep 20/21 - Chesapeake Virginia Dog Fanciers AKC All Breed Dog Show, Chesapeake City Park, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, 900 City Park Drive, Chesapeake. This AKC event gives dogs and their owners the ability to have fun and show off their training, team work, and breeding. It features judging of breeds according to their written standards by AKC judges to the BEST IN SHOW each day. Vendors will feature items from food to collars to leashes to toys that can be used to reward your best friend with upon returning home. Admission is free. Parking is $5 per day. Concessions will be available for purchase

Sat/Sun, Sep 20/21 - 8th Annual Pow-Wow, Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia, Inc., Sat beginning at noon & Sunday, beginning at 1:00 pm, Surry Parks & Recreation Center, 205 Enos Farm Drive, . Come and enjoy fun, but educational experience while learning about Native American Culture. The event will feature native dancing and foods, storytelling, historical presentations, native survival techniques, children’s activities, a lacrosse demonstration, native vendors, as well as history and genealogy discussions. This is a family event for all ages. Bring your blankets, chairs, and umbrellas. General Admission: $5; Seniors (over 65): $3; Children free with paying adult. For further information call (757) 686-8602 or email: NottowayofVA@aol.com.

Sun, Sep 21 - The 1st Annual Yorktown Folk Festival, Watermen’s Museum, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, 309 Water Street, Yorktown. Come out and join the crew of the Watermen’s Museum as we celebrate the 1st Annual Yorktown Folk Festival. The festival will present music from 10 am - 6 pm on three different stages. Performances by local bands and musicians to include LCV Project, Fiddler’s Green, Shanty Grass, Carson Hudson, Cindy Warner and Friends, Janie Meneely, Dorian and Stephanie Cleveland, Frank Gleason, Mingo and the crew of the Pedquad, and Field music Virginia a circa 1790 Fife and Drum band. 757.887.2641.

Sun, Sep 21 - Passion for Paws Picnic and Whiskers Wine Tasting, River Stone Chophouse, 12 - 4:00 pm, 8032 Harbour View Blvd, Suffolk. This family- and dog-friendly event will feature unique and homemade food, fabulous wines, live music, games, contests, activities, a silent auction, a wine auction and more. Well-behaved, vaccinated dogs are welcome and can get in free with a paying human. All proceeds donated to the Suffolk Humane Society. $15 for picnic (adults) and $8 for children 12 and under. $20 for wine tasting 21 yrs old and over. 757.538.3030

Sun, Sep 21 - Paws For a Cause Dog Walk and Festival, The Mariners’ Museum, 12 - 4:00 pm, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News. Dog Walk & Festival featuring: Two-mile pledge dog walk Festival with vendors Local animal rescue groups Demonstrations all-day Kids area Exotic and wild animals from Busch Gardens Contests and prizes Woofstock Stage featuring 97.3 The Eagle Raffles and prizes Food, soft drinks, and beer For more information, please call 757.595.1399 or email breeharris@peninsulaspca.org.

Sun, Sep 21 - Sail Nauticus Fall Open House, 1 - 3:00 pm, Nauticus Marina , Town Point, Norfolk. It’s officially fall, and we want to celebrate this perfect sailing weather! Come relax in our waterfront pavilion and socialize with our sailing community. We will have: Free sailing sessions, Light snacks and warm apple cider, Beer for sale, Cornhole boards in the pavilion.

Sun, Sep 21 - 31st Annual Oyster Crush, Cape Henry Rotary Charity Fundraiser Oyster Roast, The Yacht Club at Marina Shores, 1 - 6:00 pm, Virginia Beach. Join us for fun, food, music & meet new people while supporting your community and nonprofits!

LOCAL THEATER/CONCERTS

Wed, Sep 17 - Front Porch Music Series: Scott Slay & Friends, Hampton History Museum, 6 - 8:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. Multi-award winning mandolin master Scott Slay is joined by James Adkins of Big Virginia Sky (guitar) and Renee Bennett (fiddle)to take you on a musical journey through the roots of the Americana sound, charted through folk and bluegrass tunes familiar and original. Beer and wine available for purchase from La Bodega Hampton. Free for members, $5 for non-members. 757-727-1610

Thu, Sep 18 - Thursdays by the Lake, w/ ‘Audio Affair’, The Mariners’ Museum/USS Monitor Center, 6:00 pm, 100 Museum Dr., Newport News, VA. Join the museum for its annual concert series on the banks of Lake Maury, overlooking the full-scale replica of the Civil War ironclad USS Monitor. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the live music. Adult beverages, soft drinks and food for sale.

Thu, Sep 18 - Steve Earle & Shawn Colvin, 8:00 pm, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Town Center, Virginia Beach. Steve Earle has quickly became a master storyteller in his own right, with his songs being recorded by Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, Waylon Jennings, Travis Tritt, The Pretenders, Joan Baez, and countless others. Shawn Colvin stands out as singular and enduring talent. Her songs are works of craft and catharsis that become treasured, lifetime companions for their listeners. In the 25 years since the release of her debut album she has won three Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year and Record of the Year for the hit single ‘Sunny Came Home’, has been nominated for another seven, and has released 10 albums.

Thu-Sat, Sep 18-20 - 'Cats' the Musical, Williamsburg Players, Thu-Fri 8:00 pm, Sat 2:00 and 8:00 pm, James-York Playhouse, 200 Hubbard Lane, Williamsburg. Based on Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot, Music by Andrew Lloyd Weber, Presented by special arrangement with the Rodgers and Hammerstein Library, Directed by Peter Natale. What better way to have the family enjoy musical theatre together than with this extraordinary smash hit production that transforms the audience into a fantasy world! This Tony winning, all-singing, all-dancing musical spectacular tells the story of a tribe of cats called Jellicles and the night they make the Jellicle choice and decide which cat will ascend to the Heavyside Layer and come back to a new life. The award winning song Memory is part of what has made Cats the second longest-running show in Broadway history!

Fri, Sep 19 - Mill Point Park Friday Live Concert Series: ‘VintageTrouble’, 5:00 pm, Mill Point Park, Downtown Hampton. Vintage Trouble will take the stage and perform their American blues rock. This Los Angeles-based band’s sound has been described as “retro” and reminiscent of a number of late 50s and 60s blues and rock artists, such as The Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry and The Animals.

Fri, Sep 19 - Concert at Fountain Plaza, with ‘Better By Tuesday’, 6 pm, Virginia Beach Town Center.

Fri, Sep 19 - Family Pirate Palooza at the Watermen’s Museum, 6 - 8:00 PM, Watermen’s Museum, 309 Water Street, Yorktown. The Hysterically Correct Pirate show is an exciting musical sail through pirate history and legend with the crew! Learn to talk, walk, work, play, and sing like a real pirate! With toe tappin jigs, delightful original songs along with the traditional songs of the sailors of the day, this entertainment is not to miss and fun for the whole family. Reasonably priced shrimp and family food available from Carrot Tree Kitchens. 757.887.2641.

Fri, Sep 19 - Rhythms on the Riverwalk Concert Series, w/ ‘the Williamsburg Classic Swing Orchestra’, Riverwalk Landing, 6:30 to 8:30 pm. We’ve stepped things up a bit, literally! This year’s concert series features three Fridays of toe tappin’ Jazz and Big Band followed by two Fridays of knee slappin’ Country. Get your toes tappin’ to fantastic sounds during this five-week concert series. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating.

Fri, Sep 19 - On Screen/In Person Film Series presents: ‘The Hand That Feeds’, Studio Theater, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 8:00 pm, Christopher Newport University, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. The Hand That Feeds - Co-Directors Rachel Lears and Robin Blotnick. Behind the scenes of the 63rd Street Hot and Crusty Café in New York City’s affluent Upper East Side, undocumented immigrant workers face pay below minimum wage, dangerous machinery and abusive managers. The Hand That Feeds follows a group of workers who risk deportation and the loss of their livelihoods to team up with a crew of innovative young organizers and form their own independent union. $5 | Film Series Subscription: $25

Fri, Sep 19 - Friday Night Hoedown w/ ‘Coastline Bluegrass’, Virginia Beach Farmer’s Market, 7 - 10:00 pm, 3640 Dam Neck Road (and Princess Anne Rd.), Virginia Beach, VA. More info from FarmMrkt@vbgov.com or (757) 385-4388.

Fri, Sep 19 - Praise at the Pavilion, Gospel Concert, nTelos Wireless Pavilion, 7:30 pm, Downtown Portsmouth. Tye Tribbett, Ruth La-Ontra, Mike Brown and F.O.C.U.S., Alex Holt and Free Worship, and Markise Hicks and The Mo Band

Fri, Sep 19 - VSO: Opening Night with Emanuel Ax, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 8:00 pm, Christopher Newport University, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. The 2014-2015 season opens with a program featuring world-renowned pianist Emanuel Ax performing works by Mozart and Strauss. JoAnn Falletta celebrates the 150th Anniversary of Strauss’ birth with a performance of his Don Juan - an expression of youthful exuberance and desire!

Fri, Sep 19 - AltDaily presents: ‘Back to School’, Naro Expanded Cinema, 9:15 pm, 1507 Colley Ave, Ghent, Norfolk. Rodney Dangerfield. Oingo Boingo. The Triple Lindy. Belcher’s Birthday. What could go wrong?! Usual antics with an O’Connor Beer bar, and proceeds benefitting The Muse Writers Center. (1986, PG-13, 96 mins)

Fri-Sun, Sep 19-21 - 'Company' the Musical, Little Theatre of Norfolk, Fri/Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, 801 Claremont Ave., Norfolk. Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by George Furth. On the night of his 35th birthday, confirmed bachelor Robert contemplates his unmarried state. In vignette after hilarious vignette, we are introduced to “those good and crazy people,” his married friends, as Robert weighs the pros and cons of married life. In the end, he realizes being alone is “alone, not alive.” An honest, witty, sophisticated look at relationships, Company is as contemporary and relevant as ever. It features a brilliant energetic score containing many of Stephen Sondheim’s best-known songs (including “Another Hundred People,” “The Ladies Who Lunch” and “Being Alive”). Company Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Fri-Sun, Sep 19-21 - 'Dixie Swim Club', Little Theatre of Virginia Beach, Fri/Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, 550 Barberton Dr, Virginia Beach. This is the story of five lifelong friends who reunite each year at a North Carolina beach house to share their stories, reminisce about their lives, and reveal their joys, successes, and sorrows. This very popular play veers from the comic to the tender, from the nostalgic to the heartfelt.

Sat, Sep 20 - Narissa Bond, Williamsburg Farmers’ Market, Merchant Square, 8:00 am-12:00 pm.

Sat, Sep 20 - "Robin Hood" presented by The Children’s Theatre of Hampton Roads, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 11:00 am, $5.00, 110 West Finney Ave, Suffolk. Venture into Sherwood Forest with the Monkeys at a performance that you help create! All of our improv shows are high energy and audience interactive, so bring your smiles and your ideas for a one-of-a-kind theatre experience that the whole family will enjoy. 757.923.2900

Sat, Sep 20 - "A Pirate Party" presented by Rainbow Puppet Productions, Williamsburg Players, Children’s Theater, 11:00 am, James-York Playhouse, 200 Hubbard Lane, Williamsburg. “Ahoy Maties!” The show is a happy salute to beach movies of the 1960’s. There are villains (this time pirates), surfer boys, a beautiful mermaid, a talking octopus, and a legendary movie star. It doesn’t make a lot of sense but it will be a lot of fun with the audience joining in on a pirate shout-out contest and a big dance at the finale. The highlight is four-foot high talking Blackbeard head that tells the story of one of history’s most infamous pirates.

Sat, Sep 20 - Concert at Fountain Plaza, with ‘Carribana’, 6 pm, Virginia Beach Town Center.

Sat, Sep 20 - VSO: Opening Night with Emanuel Ax, 8:00 pm, Chrysler Hall, Downtown Norfolk. The 2014-2015 season opens with a program featuring world-renowned pianist Emanuel Ax performing works by Mozart and Strauss. JoAnn Falletta celebrates the 150th Anniversary of Strauss’ birth with a performance of his Don Juan - an expression of youthful exuberance and desire!

Sat, Sep 20 - The Unifics in Concert, Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center, 8:00 pm, 2410 Wickham Ave, Newport News. In the company of great musicians who have risen from the Hampton Roads area to international acclaim, The Unifics remain a show-stopping soul group, whose legendary performances thrill crowds and leave following acts stunned with trepidation. 757-247-8950

Sat, Sep 20 - Chris Isaak, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 8:00 pm, Christopher Newport University, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. Longevity is a mark by which true artists are measured. “You know, I’ve never tried to jump on a trend, and I’ve never had to jump off of one,” says Chris Isaak. “I try to do what feels right for each song. So I never have to go, ‘Well, no more disco for me.’” For more than two decades Isaak has been creating music that resonates, showcasing his stellar songwriting and smooth, dusky baritone (and tender falsetto). All told he has released nine extraordinary albums and 12 singles, not to mention being nominated for two Grammys. Not one to crave the limelight, Isaak is always quick to credit the extremely talented people who have worked with him over the years and speaks of the music in a nonchalant fashion, calling it “Good stuff.” Indeed it is.

Sat, Sep 20 - PortSide Saturday Movie Series: The Wizard of Oz, Downtown Portsmouth, VA. 8:30-10:30 pm. FREE

Sun, Sep 21 - Teresa Walters piano concert, The American Theater, 2:30 pm, Phoebus, Mellen St, Hampton. Hailed as “The International First Lady of Piano”, Ms. Walters is described as “that rare musical phenomenon” and “one of the world’s most significant pianists.” Teresa has performed all over the world and has a vast repertoire. Her recent Lincoln Center recital in New York earned a standing ovation from a capacity crowd.

Sun, Sep 21 - VSO: Opening Night with Emanuel Ax, 2:30 pm, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Town Center, Virginia Beach. The 2014-2015 season opens with a program featuring world-renowned pianist Emanuel Ax performing works by Mozart and Strauss. JoAnn Falletta celebrates the 150th Anniversary of Strauss’ birth with a performance of his Don Juan - an expression of youthful exuberance and desire!

Sun, Sep 21 - Live From Nashville, Willett Hall, 3:00 pm. Portsmouth Community Concerts presents “Live From Nashville” celebrating the songs that gave Music City its name. It is a high-octane song and dance spectacular featuring a live band. This is a performance the entire family is sure to enjoy. Single tickets for this event are $20 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.com or by calling the Willet Hall Box Office at 757-393-5460.

Sun, Sep 21 - Recital for Lute and Tenor, Historic St. Luke’s Church, 3:00 pm, 14477 Benn’s Church Blvd., Smithfield. The Lord Chamberlain’s Music features songs of the English Renaissance, the time of Shakespeare and the new Virginia Colony. Musicians: Phil Rukavina, Lute and Jim Henderson, Tenor. $10 General Admission. For further information call (757) 357-3367.

Sun, Sep 21 - Concert at Fountain Plaza, with ‘Jennifer Gammill’, 6 pm, Virginia Beach Town Center.

Sun, Sep 21 - Hope Jazz Concert, Chrysler Hall, 8:00 pm, Downtown Norfolk. Featuring Jazz Legends Rick Braun, Gerald Albright, Norman Brown and the R&B sounds of Jeffery Osborne with special performances by Jonathan Butler and Comedian Theo Von. For more information or to purchase tickets to Still Hope Foundation’s 7th Annual Hope Celebrity Weekend Extravaganza, visitwww.stillhope2014.org