COMMUNITY EVENTS/FESTIVALS
Now-Jan 19 - MacArthur on Ice: Outdoor Ice Skating In Downtown Norfolk. There’s only one place to skate outdoors during the holidays at MacArthur Center, where you’ll always find something special. Bring the family, bring your friends and enjoy the best skating extravaganza Norfolk’s ever seen. The outdoor ice rink is located at the corner of Monticello Avenue and Freemason Street, across the street from The Norva.http://www.shopmacarthur.com/maconice
Now-Jan 20 - Winter Extravaganza Carnival, MacArthur Center, Downtown Norfolk. Enjoy our outdoor Winter Carnival featuring nine family-friendly rides. Located outside next to MacArthur On Ice, the Winter Carnival will be open Thursday through Sunday until the kids are out of school, at which time it will be open seven days a week. The cost is $1.25 for a single ticket, $25 for 25 tickets or $40 for 50 tickets. Rides include: 55-foot-tall, LED-lit Ferris Wheel, 20-foot-tall Fun Slide, Tilt-a-Whirl, Spinning Monkeys, Helicopters, Red Baron Airplanes, Rio Grande Train, Spinning Tea Cups, Ocean Rage.
Now-Feb 2 - Oceanfront Ice Park, Rudee Loop, Virginia Beach. Ice skate at the Oceanfront to holiday tunes and a sea breeze. The Ice Park will provide a full array of events and activities highlighted by special demonstrations and a holiday themed carnival area for the kids! Admission to the Ice Park is $12 for individuals and $45 for families (up to 5 people) and includes rental skates and unlimited skating for the evening. Skating is open to everyone age 4 and up! Military discount tickets are available at all local base Information, Ticket & Tour Offices (ITT).
Now-Sun, Mar 29 - Winter Orchid Display 2015, Norfolk Botanical Gardens, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 6700 Azalea Garden Rd., Norfolk. Don’t miss the opportunity to see beautiful blooming orchids in the Norfolk Botanical Garden Tropical House. Many of the orchids provided by the Tidewater Orchid Society, and Old Dominion University ODU_sig_idea_fullcolor ODU Arthur and Phyllis Kaplan Orchid Conservatory and Research Greenhouse. This winter exhibit is FREE with regular Garden admission.
Tue, Jan 6 - Twelfth Night, Francis Land House, 6-9:00 pm, 3131 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach. Costumed interpreters portray the Lands family as they enjoy the Christian Feast of the Epiphany. Dancing, authentic food, live music.
Wed-Sat - LAST WEEK Bruce Munro: Light at the Hermitage, 4 - 9:00 pm, The Hermitage Museum and Gardens, 7637 North Shore Road, Norfolk. Munro conveys his love of experimentation through flickering fluorescent tubes, LED-lit water bottles, Fresnel lenses reminiscent of owl’s eyes, and an inventive reuse of materials. During the exhibit, visitors will wander the Hermitage forest, gardens, boardwalk, and the shoreline of the Lafayette River as they are guided by Munro’s interactive displays. The museum will also house two pieces, a prototype of a building Munro hopes to create and a permanent suspended artwork in the front foyer. $15 Non-Members, $12 Members, Children (6-12), and Active-Duty Military.
Fri, Jan 9 - Night Hike at Northwest River Park, 7 - 9:00 pm, 1733 Indian Creek Road, Chesapeake. Discover the nocturnal side of Northwest River Park with our park naturalist and take a short guided hike (2.5 miles). Reservations are required in advance. Admission: $4 per person. Contact: Shawn Callahan (757) 421-7151
Fri-Sun, Jan 9-11 - Grand Opening Celebration Slover Library, 235 East Plume Street, Norfolk. The new Slover Library officially opens at 10 a.m. January 9, 2015 with the First Book Checkout ceremony with Mayor Paul D. Fraim, Jane Batten, major donors and the Slover Library Foundation. There is a Grand Opening celebration weekend planned January 10 and 11. The library hours for the celebration are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The celebration events are free and open to the public including Dr. Seuss-inspired activities, games, entertainment and even The Cat in the Hat! The Grand Opening celebration is sponsored by Cox, Pilot Media and WHRO.http://static.squarespace.com/static/546135e8e4b0cbd962ecbb20/t/549341d3e4b0692f80de6b5b/1418936787936/SL-002+Event+Sheet+FINAL.pdf
Fri-Sun, Jan 9-11 - Virginia Duals Wrestling Tournament, Hampton Coliseum, Fri 9:00 am, Sat 8:00 am, Sun 10:00 am, 1000 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. The Peninsula Wrestling Association hosts the 35th Annual Virginia Duals Wrestling Tournament at Hampton Coliseum. The Virginia Duals Wrestling Tournament is the largest college and high school tournament in the world. http://www.hamptoncoliseum.org/events/detail/35th-annual-virginia-duals-wrestling-tournament
Fri-Sun, Jan 9-11 - 2015 Hampton Roads International Auto Show, Virginia Beach Convention Center, Fri/Sat 10:00 am - 10:00 pm, Sun 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, 1000 19th Street, Virginia beach. The largest new vehicle in Virginia occurs January 9-11 in Virginia Beach Convention Center, put on by HRADA to educate the public about everything that’s new and exciting in the world of automotive. And tens of thousands of people look forward to attending the annual event. The show occupies every inch of VBCC floor space and outside displays to accommodate all the factories inventories. Virtually every car and truck manufacturer has exhibition space, and every HRADA dealer member’s best sales staff are on hand to answer the public’s questions.
Sat, Jan 10 - Mud in Your Eye Cross Country Series (Race 1), Bells Mill Park, 9:00 am, 424 Albemarle Drive, Chesapeake. Welcome to the ninth annual MettleEvents.com Mud in Your Eye Cross Country Series. This is a Chronotrack timed three race cross country series held at three classic cross country venues in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Norfolk. Race 1 will be hosted at Bells Mill Park in Chesapeake. The series culminates in a festive post-race party where participants pre-registered for all three events will receive a guaranteed custom race premium.http://mudinyoureye.mettleevents.com/race1.html
Sat, Jan 10 - Learn the Basics of Fly-fishing, Northwest River Park & Campground, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1733 Indian Creek Road, Chesapeake. Learn about fly fishing at this FREE workshop hosted by the Bill Wills SE Virginia Chapter of Trout Unlimited. No experience necessary and no gear required. Learn about the basics of fly fishing equipment including rods, reels, line, terminal tackle and accessories. Club members will guide you through tying your first fly and offer instruction and hands-on practice casting. If you plan to fish afterwards please bring your fishing license with trout stamp with you to the park. Advanced registration is required. (757) 421-7151
Sat, Jan 10 - Oceana Lodge #69 Fish Fry, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, 1760 Potter’s Road, Virginia Beach. $5 Sandwiches, $8 Dinners. 450-2201
Sat, Jan 10 - 2nd Saturday Hampton Arts Walk, 11:00 am, Downtown Hampton. Join us for a day of creative people doing creative things in our community. This monthly, free, self-guided walking tour event runs throughout Downtown Hampton and partners local businesses with artists working in all mediums. A number of events will be held inside our business, attractions, and in the public realm.
Sat, Jan 10 - Skywatch at Northwest River Park, Sunset - 11:00 pm, Northwest River Park & Campground, 1733 Indian Creek Road, Chesapeake. Join Back Bay Amateur Astronomers as they bring their scopes and expertise to bear on the galaxy. Weather permitting at the Equestrian area of Northwest River Park.
Sat, Jan 10 - 10th Anniversary Virginia Beach Restaurant Week, thru Jan 19. Virginia Beach Restaurant Week is the culinary event of the year with area chefs showcasing their creativity and restaurants offering specialty prices lunches and dinners. Join us this year as we celebrate our 10th Anniversary. Visit Virginia Beach’s finest restaurants January 10th through the 19th as master chefs serve up innovative menus featuring tantalizing culinary creations. Virginia Beach Restaurant Week features two course lunches for ten dollars and three course dinners starting at twenty dollars. This year’s Restaurant Week promises to be the most exciting ever with over 80 participating restaurants. http://www.dineinvb.com/restaurant-week/
Sat/Sun, Jan 10/11 - Hampton Model Train Show, Hampton Roads Convention Center, Sat 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sun 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. $15 for adults Kids Under 16: FREE! (must be accompanied by a parent. No limit to the number of kids per adult). Author Michael Broggie presents Walt Disney’s Railroad Story 3 times each day. Operating Model Train Layouts. Save up to 50% on admission by getting your tickets in advance. http://www.giantshow.com/
Sun, Jan 11 - Uniquely Yours Bridal Showcase, Norfolk Scope Arena, 9:00 am, 201 East Brambleton Avenue, Norfolk. The Uniquely Yours Bridal Showcase is the longest running and most anticipated annual bridal and vendor event in Virginia. With more than 140 expert vendors from all over Hampton Roads, the event provides brides the perfect experience to tap into so many resources and find the inspiration they need for their dream weddings. Phone: (757) 664-6464
Sun, Jan 11 - Bonfire Magazine Food Truck Rodeo, Whole Foods Market, 11:00 am, 1800 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach. Grab a bite from local food trucks from 11 am – 2 pm in our east side parking lot, and 10% of food truck sales will be donated to WHRO. Confirmed trucks for this month are: Twisted Sisters Cupcakes & Sugar Shack Cafe, Sofrito, The Coop - Virginia, Lucky Peach, Karnage Asada and Three Ships Coffee. WHRO Educationtion will be here with their kids’ van with activities for the little ones.
Sun, Jan 11 - Sunday’s at Four presents a Solo Youth Recital, Trinity United Methodist Church, 4:00 pm, 201 Cedar Street, Downtown Smithfield. Solo Youth Recitalist Sterling Elliott, a 15 years old cellist from Newport News, and straight-A student at Menchville High School will perform a full recital. Sterling is the student of Virginia Symphony cellist, Mike Daniels, and the winner of numerous competitions and awards including an opportunity to study at the Perlman Music Festival in New York this past summer. A Free-Will Offering will be taken. For further information call 757.375.9140.
Thu, Jan 15 - Tickets go on sale for the 2015 Smithfield Wine & Brew Fest Weekend. The Wine & Brew Fest will be held Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm at Windsor Castle Park in downtown Smithfield, the Wine & Brew Fest features over 100 tastings of Virginia Wines & Virginia Craft Brews, special offerings of Organic Wines, three stages of live music, weekend hotel packages, wine dinners and handcrafted artist vendors. This event sells out, so get your tickets and hotel reservations early! For further information call 757.357.5182.
Thu, Jan 15 - Third Thursday at The Chrysler Museum of Art, 5 - 10:00 pm, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. In the Museum, we are hosting educators and those who love to learn for a night full of fun. Peruse tables set up by area organizations such as the Virginia Aquarium, and Nauticus, and enjoy performances and presentations by our partners. Find out how you can bring these organizations and others to your or your child’s classroom. Performances and demonstrations by these groups will take place throughout the night. At the Glass Studio, Suzanne Peck will be the lead glass artist in a program she’s calling Radiant Intensity, an exploration of the interconnectivity of the body through thermal imaging, glass and movement. Music will be provided by Joe Hamm with 3 am. This evening is free for Museum Members and children, $5 for all others. There is a cash bar at both venues.
Fri, Jan 16 - Movie in the Pool: Maleficient, Seatack Recreation Center, 6 - 8:00 pm, 141 South Birdneck Road, Virginia Beach. Enjoy a special feature while floating in the pool. Membership or day pass needed, but no additional cost. Open to all ages, but those age 9 & under must be directly supervised by someone age 16 or older. fun@VBgov.com / (757) 385-5920
Fri, Jan 16 - Threads Opening Reception, Hermitage Museum & Gardens, 6 - 8:00 pm, 7637 North Shore Road, Norfolk. The Hermitage Museum will host the work of three acclaimed artists from Hampton Roads, Diana Laurel Caramat, Knox Garvin, and Kristin Skees, and showcase their collaborative work in our special exhibition Threads. Please join us for an opening reception on Friday, January 16 from 6-8 pm featuring complimentary hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and the opportunity to meet the artists. Exhibit on view January 17-March 3, 2015.
Sat, Jan 17 - Genuine Smithfield BOB Fest & 8K Chilly BOB Roadrace, Windsor Castle Park in downtown Smithfield. 8K Chilly BOB Race begins at 9:30 am (all ages). BOB Fest is from 12:00 noon until 4:00 pm (a 21 & up only event). B.O.B = Bloody Marys, Oysters, Brunswick Stew…BBQ…and more! All under 25,000 sq. ft. of heated party tents! Hosted by Smithfield VA Events - the folks that brings you Smithfield Wine & Brew Fest and Bacon & Bourbon Fest. The day kicks off with the Chilly BOB Roadrace, hosted by the Optimist Club of Isle of Wight County. The All-You-Can-Eat party (Oysters, Brunswick Stew & BBQ) is held inside two large heated party tents at Windsor Castle Park and features live entertainment by the Deloreans, all-you-can eat oysters, Brunswick Stew & BBQ, and pay as you go beverages - Bloody Mary’s, beer, wine, sodas and water. Just participate in the 8K or add in a BOB Fest Party Ticket if you are 21 & up and rock out all afternoon. For further information call 757.357.5182.
Sat/Sun, Jan 17/18 - 2nd Annual Coastal Virginia Wine Fest, and MOCA Art Show, Virginia Beach Convention center, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach. Coastal Virginia Magazine is pleased to present the Coastal Virginia Wine Fest at the beautiful Virginia Beach Convention Center. Enjoy wine tastings from up to 40 Virginia wineries, a Virginia craft beer garden featuring 8 popular breweries with a fabulous lounge for viewing play-off games and up to 80 other vendors showcasing the best in specialty foods, arts and crafts. Stroll the MOCA Art Trail featuring 100 juried artists such as painters, sculptors, agra-artisans, jewelers and more brought to you by Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art. Enjoy educational seminars, live entertainment and a grape stomp competition where you can watch as local celebrities stomp it out in a grape barrel and much more!http://coastalvirginiawinefest.com/
Sun, Jan 18 - Kill Devil Derby Brigade Battle of the Beaches, Greenbrier Skate Center, 6:30 pm, 1409 Stephanie Way, Chesapeake. PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST EVER HOME TEAMS GAME! We have grown by leaps and bounds this year and are ready to introduce everyone to all of our skaters! Come out and join us for some hard hitting action! Purchase tickets from any Kill Devil Derby Brigade member for $10 in advance or purchase at the door day of event for $12. Children 12 and under get in free. Doors open at 6 pm. First whistle at 6:30pm. As always Kill Devil Derby Brigade will donate a portion of the proceeds to a local charity. Charity for this bout TBD.
Sun, Jan 18 - Song for a Dreamer, a tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr., Calvary Revival Church, 7:00 pm, 5833 Poplar Hall Drive, Norfolk. Benjamin Rous, Virginia Symphony Orchestra resident conductor; Justin Elliott, violin soloist; Norfolk State University Jazz Ensemble. Featuring orchestral music inspired by the African-American experience and/or written by African-American composers. Free and open to the public.
Mon, Jan 19 - Martin Luther King Day March, Garden of Prayer Worship Center, Gather at 9:00 am, march begins at 9:30 am, 1001 Church Street, Norfolk.
LOCAL THEATER/CONCERTS
Wed, Jan 7 - All the Way LIVE! Series, The American Theater, 7:30 pm, 125 E Mellen St, Hampton. All the Way Live is a community based, high-energy, monthly variety show featuring performances from established local and national artists as well as local amateur talent. Local artists showcase their talents while members of the community get involved and win prizes by competing in friendly amateur contests.
Thu, Jan 8 - The Phantom of the Opera, Chrysler Hall, thru Jan 18, 215 St Pauls Blvd, Norfolk. Thu 2 pm & 7:30 pm, Fri 8 pm, Sat 2 pm & 8 pm, Sun 1 pm & 6:30 pm, Tue-Wed 7:30 pm. The new touring production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will be the first to tour the U.S. in three years.
Thu, Jan 8 - Thursday Film Series-The Lost Moment, Williamsburg Library Theatre, 2 to 3:35 pm, 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg. An energetic American publisher is in search of the lost love letters of an early nineteenth century poet. Under a false name, Lewis rents a room in a mansion from Juliana Borderau, a former lover of the dead writer. Overseeing the eerie mansion is Juliana’s near-psychotic niece, Tina, who mistrusts the publisher from the very onset. It soon becomes clear to Lewis that the mansion harbors horrible secrets, however, he intends to collect the lost letters at any cost.
Fri, Jan 9 - "Seminar" by Theresa Rebeck, Presented by Little Theatre of Norfolk, Runs Fri/Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 2:30 pm from Jan 9-Feb 1, 801 Claremont Avenue, Norfolk. Four aspiring young novelists sign up for private writing classes with Leonard, an international literary figure. Under his recklessly brilliant and unorthodox instruction, some thrive and others flounder, alliances are made and broken, sex is used as a weapon and hearts are unmoored. The wordplay is not the only thing that turns vicious as innocence collides with experience in this biting Broadway comedy. **Contains strong language and adult situations**
Fri/Sat, Jan 9/10 - "Oscar Loves Tony" by the Governor’s School for the Arts, 8:00 pm, Dalis Black Box Theatre, 254 Granby Street, Norfolk. An original musical cabaret featuring the music of the stage and screen. Created by the students of the Musical Theatre Department at The Governor’s School for the Arts, under the direction of guest artist Keri Wormald, this production highlights the songs and movies of history.
Sat, Jan 10 - College Concert Series featuring: University of Virginia HullaBahoos All male A Cappella, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. The Hullabahoos were founded in 1987, when some guys got together and said “Hey, let’s sing…and wear robes while we do it.” So they did. And they still do. Over the last 26 years, the group has been fortunate enough to perform all over the world and gain national and critical acclaim for their music.
Sat, Jan 10 - Sea Level Singer/Songwriter Festival Presents: Logan Layman in Concert, The American Theater, 8:00 pm, 125 E Mellen St, Hampton. Blues musician/singer/songwriter Logan Layman headlines her own concert at the American Theatre on Saturday, January 10, 2015. The concert is part of a prize package Layman received for winning the Sea Level Singer/Songwriter’s Emerging Artist Contest in April 2014.
Sun, Jan 11 - ‘Perfessor’ Bill: Live Piano Accompaniment to Classic Silent Films, The American Theater, 2:30 pm, 125 E Mellen St, Hampton. Enjoy silent films as they used to be, with live accompaniment from ragtime pianist Bill Edwards improvising to the storyline.
Tue, Jan 13 - Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra, The American Theater, 7:30 pm, 125 E Mellen St, Hampton. The wildly popular New Zealand ensemble, armed with high-octane ukulele solos, heavenly harmonies and outrageous costumes, create instant joy and lasting magic wherever they go. Their comedic banter is spontaneous, and when they burst into song, the sweet sounds can silence a room in a nanosecond, or bring a crowd of thousands to their feet.
Tue, Jan 13 - Dancing With the Stars Live! Ferguson Center for the Arts, 8:00 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. Dancing with the Stars, ABC’s leading entertainment show, is bringing a one-of-a-kind touring production to the Ferguson Center! The official 90-minute live show, DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE!, showcases some of the faces from the show you know and love. The all-new DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! tour will feature a cast of the television show’s most popular competitors, treating audiences to exciting and romantic performances. Dancing with the Stars dancers will choreograph brand new never-before-seen numbers and re-create some of the show’s most memorable moments.
Wed, Jan 14 - From Tidewater to the Northern Lights, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 pm, Miller Studio Theatre, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. Ken Waldman has drawn on his 25 years in Alaska to produce poems, stories, and fiddle tunes that combine into a performance uniquely his. Nine CDs mix Appalachian-style string-band music with original poetry. Here at the Sandler Center, Ken will be joined by a pair of multi-instrumentalists, Brian Vollmer from New York state, and Dan Margolies, a History professor at Virginia Wesleyan. The evening will appeal to anyone who enjoys traditional string-band music, smart poetry, acclaimed storytelling, or Alaska. There will be four student matinees of “From Tidewater to the Northern Lights” geared for younger audiences, grades 3-8. These shows will be offered January 14-15 at both 10:00am and 12:00pm. For reservations or field trip planning for these daytime matinees, please contact our Education Coordinator, Christine Layne, at (757) 385-2549 or clayne@sandlercenter.org.
Thu, Jan 15 - Thursday Film Series-The Penguin Pool Murder, Williamsburg Library Theatre, 2 to 3:10 pm, 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg. Shady stockbroker and abusive husband Gerald Parker is found dead in the penguin pool of a NYC aquarium after being knocked cold by his wife’s boyfriend.
Thu, Jan 15 - Out of the Box Music Series: Bobby “BlackHat” Walters, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 6:00 pm, Miller Studio Theatre, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. A new Sandler Center emerging artist series, Out of the Box takes place 6:00 – 9:00pm every Thursday from January 15 – March 5, 2015. The event is in collaboration with Paul Shugrue from Out of the Box on 89.5 WHRV. This series is free and open to the public and will feature live music from the region’s best acts. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Bobby “BlackHat” Walters, recording artist, harmonica player, vocalist, songwriter and actor hails from Cleveland, Ohio and is a favorite on the Coast Virginia blues scene.
Thu, Jan 15 - “Strength Through Our Roots” Documentary Premiere, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 7:00 pm, 110 West Finney Avenue, Downtown Suffolk. Free and open to the public. Don’t miss the public premiere of this brand-new documentary, a first-hand historical record of the life of African Americans in Nansemond County (now Suffolk) during the period of 1924-1970. 757.923.2900 / www.SuffolkCenter.org
Thu-Sat, Jan 15-17 - Smokey Joe’s Cafe, featuring The Coasters, Ferguson Center for the Arts, Thu 7:30 pm, Fri 8:00 pm, Sat 2 & 8:00 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. Welcome to the hottest joint in town! The Coasters are headlining and it’s always a party at Smokey Joe’s Café! This Tony Award-nominated and Grammy Award-winning salute to legendary songwriters Leiber and Stoller is a raise-the-roof, song-and-dance celebration of some of rock ‘n’ roll’s greatest hits! Get ready for songs like “Hound Dog,” “Stand By Me,” “Yakety Yak,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Spanish Harlem,” “On Broadway,” “Kansas City,” “Love Potion No. 9,” “Fools Fall In Love” and many more.
Thu-Sun, Jan 15-18 - Inaugural Winter Blues Jazz Festival, Downtown Williamsburg. The event will be a four-day jazz festival on January 15-18, 2015 over the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend. There will be a main tented area in Merchants Square (heated!) and other venues will include the Muscarelle Museum of Art, the Williamsburg Lodge, the Kimball Theatre and many local restaurants. More Info:http://www.winterbluesjazzfest.com/
Enjoy jazz seven ways, with events spanning from Thursday evening to Sunday afternoon:
Thursday Evening: VIP Reception at the Muscarelle Museum.
Friday Evening: Jazz Jam, 6 - 9:00 pm, under a tent on Duke of Gloucester Street
Saturday: Big Bold Beer Fest, 11:30 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday Evening: Headline Act, The Virginia Room at the Williamsburg Lodge, time TBD
Sunday: Jazz Brunch, 11:00 am at various Williamsburg restaurants, more info to come.
Sunday: Jazz Concert, 2 - 5:00 pm, under a tent on Duke of Gloucester Street (FREE)
Saturday and Sunday: Jazz Movies at the Kimball Theatre (FREE), see viewings of The Cotton Club and Bird.
Thu, Jan 15-Jan 31 - The Williamsburg Players present: Run For Your Wife, Thu-Sat 8:00 pm, Sat 2:00 pm, 200 Hubbard Lane, Williamsburg. Written by Ray Cooney. Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Directed by Carole Meyer. A taxi driver gets away with having two wives in different areas of London because of his irregular working schedule. Complication is piled upon complication as the cabby tries to keep his double life from exploding! This superb example of the British farce had audiences rolling in the aisles in London and New York! Cost: Adults $20, Students/Children $12
Fri, Jan 16-Feb 8 - The Little Theatre of Virginia Beach presents: The Rainmaker by N. Richard Nash, Fri/Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, 550 Barberton Drive, Virginia Beach. Directed by Carolyn Collings. At the time of a paralyzing drought in the West we discover a girl whose father and two brothers are worried as much about her potential future as an old maid as they are about their dying cattle. The brothers try every possible scheme to marry her off, but without success. Nor is there any sign of relief from the dry heat, when suddenly from out of nowhere appears a picaresque, sweet-talking man with quite the sales pitch. Claiming to be a “rainmaker,” the man promises to bring rain, for $100. It’s a silly idea, but the rainmaker is so refreshing and persistent and optimistic, that the family finally consents. Meanwhile the rainmaker also turns his magic on the girl, and persuades her that she has a very real beauty of her own. She believes it, just as her father believes the fellow can actually bring rain. Rain does come, and so does love.
Sat, Jan 17 - “Davy Crockett’s Tremendously Tall Tales” by The Children’s Theatre of Hampton Roads, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 11:00 am, 110 West Finney Avenue, Downtown Suffolk. Join Davy Crockett on a trip through the folklore and tall tales of the American frontier. Be prepared for a lot of noisy, physical fun and a lot of laughing. These interactive shows are great fun for the whole family! Feel free to dress up and join the fun. Tickets are available at the door before the shows. $5. 757.923.2900 /www.SuffolkCenter.org
Sat, Jan 17 - Symphonicity: 16th Annual Lollipop Concert for Children “Sandcastle Fantasy”, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 3:00 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. $5.00 in advance $8.00 at the door. A fun-filled 50 minute concert for children and families with our famous instrument Petting Zoo, face-painting, and surprises!
Sat, Jan 17 - Opening Night Film and Reception for the 22nd Annual Virginia Film Festival of Jewish Film presented by Alma and Howard Laderberg, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. The Virginia Festival of Jewish Film celebrates and supports International Jewish film and filmmakers, presenting the newest and best films worldwide. The Festival brings together community and provides entertainment and education through various film genres. Above and Beyond - Directed by Roberta Grossman, Produced by Nancy Spielberg. 89 minutes, In English and Hebrew with English subtitles. Ms. Grossman will lead a brief discussion after the film before the reception. To purchase tickets, please visit:www.SimonFamilyJCC.org
Sat, Jan 17 - Attucks Jazz Club Series: Sharón Clark, with the John Toomey Trio, 8:00 pm, Church Street, Norfolk. Sharón Clark is renowned for her stellar vocals and personal insight. Catch her in this intimate jazz club setting at the Attucks! Tickets $20, Students under 25, $15. CALL: 757-282-2822, IN PERSON: 440 Bank Street, Norfolk (M-F, 10am-5pm | Saturdays, 10am-2pm).
Sat, Jan 17 - Company Stefanie Batten Bland, The American Theater, 7:30 pm, 125 E Mellen St, Hampton. Stefanie Batten Bland, recently named 2014 Joffrey Ballet “Choreographer of Color” recipient, has family roots that are a mix of Creole, African American, Native American and Scots-Irish. She has lived in three countries, speaks four languages and created her dance troupe, Company Stefanie Batten Bland, in 2008 in France so that she might better investigate the human condition and our relationship within the natural world.
FARMERS’ MARKETS
Sat, Jan 17 - 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. Old Beach Farmers Market (OBFM) features 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. Beginning November 2014 and running through May 2015 your market will be open every third Saturday, 9:00 am to Noon.
Sun, Jan 11 - Uniquely Yours Bridal Showcase, Norfolk Scope Arena, 9:00 am, 201 East Brambleton Avenue, Norfolk. The Uniquely Yours Bridal Showcase is the longest running and most anticipated annual bridal and vendor event in Virginia. With more than 140 expert vendors from all over Hampton Roads, the event provides brides the perfect experience to tap into so many resources and find the inspiration they need for their dream weddings. Phone: (757) 664-6464
Sun, Jan 11 - Bonfire Magazine Food Truck Rodeo, Whole Foods Market, 11:00 am, 1800 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach. Grab a bite from local food trucks from 11 am – 2 pm in our east side parking lot, and 10% of food truck sales will be donated to WHRO. Confirmed trucks for this month are: Twisted Sisters Cupcakes & Sugar Shack Cafe, Sofrito, The Coop - Virginia, Lucky Peach, Karnage Asada and Three Ships Coffee. WHRO Educationtion will be here with their kids’ van with activities for the little ones.
Sun, Jan 11 - Sunday’s at Four presents a Solo Youth Recital, Trinity United Methodist Church, 4:00 pm, 201 Cedar Street, Downtown Smithfield. Solo Youth Recitalist Sterling Elliott, a 15 years old cellist from Newport News, and straight-A student at Menchville High School will perform a full recital. Sterling is the student of Virginia Symphony cellist, Mike Daniels, and the winner of numerous competitions and awards including an opportunity to study at the Perlman Music Festival in New York this past summer. A Free-Will Offering will be taken. For further information call 757.375.9140.
Thu, Jan 15 - Tickets go on sale for the 2015 Smithfield Wine & Brew Fest Weekend. The Wine & Brew Fest will be held Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm at Windsor Castle Park in downtown Smithfield, the Wine & Brew Fest features over 100 tastings of Virginia Wines & Virginia Craft Brews, special offerings of Organic Wines, three stages of live music, weekend hotel packages, wine dinners and handcrafted artist vendors. This event sells out, so get your tickets and hotel reservations early! For further information call 757.357.5182.
Thu, Jan 15 - Third Thursday at The Chrysler Museum of Art, 5 - 10:00 pm, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. In the Museum, we are hosting educators and those who love to learn for a night full of fun. Peruse tables set up by area organizations such as the Virginia Aquarium, and Nauticus, and enjoy performances and presentations by our partners. Find out how you can bring these organizations and others to your or your child’s classroom. Performances and demonstrations by these groups will take place throughout the night. At the Glass Studio, Suzanne Peck will be the lead glass artist in a program she’s calling Radiant Intensity, an exploration of the interconnectivity of the body through thermal imaging, glass and movement. Music will be provided by Joe Hamm with 3 am. This evening is free for Museum Members and children, $5 for all others. There is a cash bar at both venues.
Fri, Jan 16 - Movie in the Pool: Maleficient, Seatack Recreation Center, 6 - 8:00 pm, 141 South Birdneck Road, Virginia Beach. Enjoy a special feature while floating in the pool. Membership or day pass needed, but no additional cost. Open to all ages, but those age 9 & under must be directly supervised by someone age 16 or older. fun@VBgov.com / (757) 385-5920
Fri, Jan 16 - Threads Opening Reception, Hermitage Museum & Gardens, 6 - 8:00 pm, 7637 North Shore Road, Norfolk. The Hermitage Museum will host the work of three acclaimed artists from Hampton Roads, Diana Laurel Caramat, Knox Garvin, and Kristin Skees, and showcase their collaborative work in our special exhibition Threads. Please join us for an opening reception on Friday, January 16 from 6-8 pm featuring complimentary hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and the opportunity to meet the artists. Exhibit on view January 17-March 3, 2015.
Sat, Jan 17 - Genuine Smithfield BOB Fest & 8K Chilly BOB Roadrace, Windsor Castle Park in downtown Smithfield. 8K Chilly BOB Race begins at 9:30 am (all ages). BOB Fest is from 12:00 noon until 4:00 pm (a 21 & up only event). B.O.B = Bloody Marys, Oysters, Brunswick Stew…BBQ…and more! All under 25,000 sq. ft. of heated party tents! Hosted by Smithfield VA Events - the folks that brings you Smithfield Wine & Brew Fest and Bacon & Bourbon Fest. The day kicks off with the Chilly BOB Roadrace, hosted by the Optimist Club of Isle of Wight County. The All-You-Can-Eat party (Oysters, Brunswick Stew & BBQ) is held inside two large heated party tents at Windsor Castle Park and features live entertainment by the Deloreans, all-you-can eat oysters, Brunswick Stew & BBQ, and pay as you go beverages - Bloody Mary’s, beer, wine, sodas and water. Just participate in the 8K or add in a BOB Fest Party Ticket if you are 21 & up and rock out all afternoon. For further information call 757.357.5182.
Sat/Sun, Jan 17/18 - 2nd Annual Coastal Virginia Wine Fest, and MOCA Art Show, Virginia Beach Convention center, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach. Coastal Virginia Magazine is pleased to present the Coastal Virginia Wine Fest at the beautiful Virginia Beach Convention Center. Enjoy wine tastings from up to 40 Virginia wineries, a Virginia craft beer garden featuring 8 popular breweries with a fabulous lounge for viewing play-off games and up to 80 other vendors showcasing the best in specialty foods, arts and crafts. Stroll the MOCA Art Trail featuring 100 juried artists such as painters, sculptors, agra-artisans, jewelers and more brought to you by Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art. Enjoy educational seminars, live entertainment and a grape stomp competition where you can watch as local celebrities stomp it out in a grape barrel and much more!http://coastalvirginiawinefest.com/
Sun, Jan 18 - Kill Devil Derby Brigade Battle of the Beaches, Greenbrier Skate Center, 6:30 pm, 1409 Stephanie Way, Chesapeake. PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST EVER HOME TEAMS GAME! We have grown by leaps and bounds this year and are ready to introduce everyone to all of our skaters! Come out and join us for some hard hitting action! Purchase tickets from any Kill Devil Derby Brigade member for $10 in advance or purchase at the door day of event for $12. Children 12 and under get in free. Doors open at 6 pm. First whistle at 6:30pm. As always Kill Devil Derby Brigade will donate a portion of the proceeds to a local charity. Charity for this bout TBD.
Sun, Jan 18 - Song for a Dreamer, a tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr., Calvary Revival Church, 7:00 pm, 5833 Poplar Hall Drive, Norfolk. Benjamin Rous, Virginia Symphony Orchestra resident conductor; Justin Elliott, violin soloist; Norfolk State University Jazz Ensemble. Featuring orchestral music inspired by the African-American experience and/or written by African-American composers. Free and open to the public.
Mon, Jan 19 - Martin Luther King Day March, Garden of Prayer Worship Center, Gather at 9:00 am, march begins at 9:30 am, 1001 Church Street, Norfolk.
LOCAL THEATER/CONCERTS
Wed, Jan 7 - All the Way LIVE! Series, The American Theater, 7:30 pm, 125 E Mellen St, Hampton. All the Way Live is a community based, high-energy, monthly variety show featuring performances from established local and national artists as well as local amateur talent. Local artists showcase their talents while members of the community get involved and win prizes by competing in friendly amateur contests.
Thu, Jan 8 - The Phantom of the Opera, Chrysler Hall, thru Jan 18, 215 St Pauls Blvd, Norfolk. Thu 2 pm & 7:30 pm, Fri 8 pm, Sat 2 pm & 8 pm, Sun 1 pm & 6:30 pm, Tue-Wed 7:30 pm. The new touring production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will be the first to tour the U.S. in three years.
Thu, Jan 8 - Thursday Film Series-The Lost Moment, Williamsburg Library Theatre, 2 to 3:35 pm, 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg. An energetic American publisher is in search of the lost love letters of an early nineteenth century poet. Under a false name, Lewis rents a room in a mansion from Juliana Borderau, a former lover of the dead writer. Overseeing the eerie mansion is Juliana’s near-psychotic niece, Tina, who mistrusts the publisher from the very onset. It soon becomes clear to Lewis that the mansion harbors horrible secrets, however, he intends to collect the lost letters at any cost.
Fri, Jan 9 - "Seminar" by Theresa Rebeck, Presented by Little Theatre of Norfolk, Runs Fri/Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 2:30 pm from Jan 9-Feb 1, 801 Claremont Avenue, Norfolk. Four aspiring young novelists sign up for private writing classes with Leonard, an international literary figure. Under his recklessly brilliant and unorthodox instruction, some thrive and others flounder, alliances are made and broken, sex is used as a weapon and hearts are unmoored. The wordplay is not the only thing that turns vicious as innocence collides with experience in this biting Broadway comedy. **Contains strong language and adult situations**
Fri/Sat, Jan 9/10 - "Oscar Loves Tony" by the Governor’s School for the Arts, 8:00 pm, Dalis Black Box Theatre, 254 Granby Street, Norfolk. An original musical cabaret featuring the music of the stage and screen. Created by the students of the Musical Theatre Department at The Governor’s School for the Arts, under the direction of guest artist Keri Wormald, this production highlights the songs and movies of history.
Sat, Jan 10 - College Concert Series featuring: University of Virginia HullaBahoos All male A Cappella, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. The Hullabahoos were founded in 1987, when some guys got together and said “Hey, let’s sing…and wear robes while we do it.” So they did. And they still do. Over the last 26 years, the group has been fortunate enough to perform all over the world and gain national and critical acclaim for their music.
Sat, Jan 10 - Sea Level Singer/Songwriter Festival Presents: Logan Layman in Concert, The American Theater, 8:00 pm, 125 E Mellen St, Hampton. Blues musician/singer/songwriter Logan Layman headlines her own concert at the American Theatre on Saturday, January 10, 2015. The concert is part of a prize package Layman received for winning the Sea Level Singer/Songwriter’s Emerging Artist Contest in April 2014.
Sun, Jan 11 - ‘Perfessor’ Bill: Live Piano Accompaniment to Classic Silent Films, The American Theater, 2:30 pm, 125 E Mellen St, Hampton. Enjoy silent films as they used to be, with live accompaniment from ragtime pianist Bill Edwards improvising to the storyline.
Tue, Jan 13 - Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra, The American Theater, 7:30 pm, 125 E Mellen St, Hampton. The wildly popular New Zealand ensemble, armed with high-octane ukulele solos, heavenly harmonies and outrageous costumes, create instant joy and lasting magic wherever they go. Their comedic banter is spontaneous, and when they burst into song, the sweet sounds can silence a room in a nanosecond, or bring a crowd of thousands to their feet.
Tue, Jan 13 - Dancing With the Stars Live! Ferguson Center for the Arts, 8:00 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. Dancing with the Stars, ABC’s leading entertainment show, is bringing a one-of-a-kind touring production to the Ferguson Center! The official 90-minute live show, DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE!, showcases some of the faces from the show you know and love. The all-new DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! tour will feature a cast of the television show’s most popular competitors, treating audiences to exciting and romantic performances. Dancing with the Stars dancers will choreograph brand new never-before-seen numbers and re-create some of the show’s most memorable moments.
Wed, Jan 14 - From Tidewater to the Northern Lights, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 pm, Miller Studio Theatre, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. Ken Waldman has drawn on his 25 years in Alaska to produce poems, stories, and fiddle tunes that combine into a performance uniquely his. Nine CDs mix Appalachian-style string-band music with original poetry. Here at the Sandler Center, Ken will be joined by a pair of multi-instrumentalists, Brian Vollmer from New York state, and Dan Margolies, a History professor at Virginia Wesleyan. The evening will appeal to anyone who enjoys traditional string-band music, smart poetry, acclaimed storytelling, or Alaska. There will be four student matinees of “From Tidewater to the Northern Lights” geared for younger audiences, grades 3-8. These shows will be offered January 14-15 at both 10:00am and 12:00pm. For reservations or field trip planning for these daytime matinees, please contact our Education Coordinator, Christine Layne, at (757) 385-2549 or clayne@sandlercenter.org.
Thu, Jan 15 - Thursday Film Series-The Penguin Pool Murder, Williamsburg Library Theatre, 2 to 3:10 pm, 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg. Shady stockbroker and abusive husband Gerald Parker is found dead in the penguin pool of a NYC aquarium after being knocked cold by his wife’s boyfriend.
Thu, Jan 15 - Out of the Box Music Series: Bobby “BlackHat” Walters, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 6:00 pm, Miller Studio Theatre, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. A new Sandler Center emerging artist series, Out of the Box takes place 6:00 – 9:00pm every Thursday from January 15 – March 5, 2015. The event is in collaboration with Paul Shugrue from Out of the Box on 89.5 WHRV. This series is free and open to the public and will feature live music from the region’s best acts. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Bobby “BlackHat” Walters, recording artist, harmonica player, vocalist, songwriter and actor hails from Cleveland, Ohio and is a favorite on the Coast Virginia blues scene.
Thu, Jan 15 - “Strength Through Our Roots” Documentary Premiere, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 7:00 pm, 110 West Finney Avenue, Downtown Suffolk. Free and open to the public. Don’t miss the public premiere of this brand-new documentary, a first-hand historical record of the life of African Americans in Nansemond County (now Suffolk) during the period of 1924-1970. 757.923.2900 / www.SuffolkCenter.org
Thu-Sat, Jan 15-17 - Smokey Joe’s Cafe, featuring The Coasters, Ferguson Center for the Arts, Thu 7:30 pm, Fri 8:00 pm, Sat 2 & 8:00 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. Welcome to the hottest joint in town! The Coasters are headlining and it’s always a party at Smokey Joe’s Café! This Tony Award-nominated and Grammy Award-winning salute to legendary songwriters Leiber and Stoller is a raise-the-roof, song-and-dance celebration of some of rock ‘n’ roll’s greatest hits! Get ready for songs like “Hound Dog,” “Stand By Me,” “Yakety Yak,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Spanish Harlem,” “On Broadway,” “Kansas City,” “Love Potion No. 9,” “Fools Fall In Love” and many more.
Thu-Sun, Jan 15-18 - Inaugural Winter Blues Jazz Festival, Downtown Williamsburg. The event will be a four-day jazz festival on January 15-18, 2015 over the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend. There will be a main tented area in Merchants Square (heated!) and other venues will include the Muscarelle Museum of Art, the Williamsburg Lodge, the Kimball Theatre and many local restaurants. More Info:http://www.winterbluesjazzfest.com/
Enjoy jazz seven ways, with events spanning from Thursday evening to Sunday afternoon:
Thursday Evening: VIP Reception at the Muscarelle Museum.
Friday Evening: Jazz Jam, 6 - 9:00 pm, under a tent on Duke of Gloucester Street
Saturday: Big Bold Beer Fest, 11:30 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday Evening: Headline Act, The Virginia Room at the Williamsburg Lodge, time TBD
Sunday: Jazz Brunch, 11:00 am at various Williamsburg restaurants, more info to come.
Sunday: Jazz Concert, 2 - 5:00 pm, under a tent on Duke of Gloucester Street (FREE)
Saturday and Sunday: Jazz Movies at the Kimball Theatre (FREE), see viewings of The Cotton Club and Bird.
Thu, Jan 15-Jan 31 - The Williamsburg Players present: Run For Your Wife, Thu-Sat 8:00 pm, Sat 2:00 pm, 200 Hubbard Lane, Williamsburg. Written by Ray Cooney. Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Directed by Carole Meyer. A taxi driver gets away with having two wives in different areas of London because of his irregular working schedule. Complication is piled upon complication as the cabby tries to keep his double life from exploding! This superb example of the British farce had audiences rolling in the aisles in London and New York! Cost: Adults $20, Students/Children $12
Fri, Jan 16-Feb 8 - The Little Theatre of Virginia Beach presents: The Rainmaker by N. Richard Nash, Fri/Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, 550 Barberton Drive, Virginia Beach. Directed by Carolyn Collings. At the time of a paralyzing drought in the West we discover a girl whose father and two brothers are worried as much about her potential future as an old maid as they are about their dying cattle. The brothers try every possible scheme to marry her off, but without success. Nor is there any sign of relief from the dry heat, when suddenly from out of nowhere appears a picaresque, sweet-talking man with quite the sales pitch. Claiming to be a “rainmaker,” the man promises to bring rain, for $100. It’s a silly idea, but the rainmaker is so refreshing and persistent and optimistic, that the family finally consents. Meanwhile the rainmaker also turns his magic on the girl, and persuades her that she has a very real beauty of her own. She believes it, just as her father believes the fellow can actually bring rain. Rain does come, and so does love.
Sat, Jan 17 - “Davy Crockett’s Tremendously Tall Tales” by The Children’s Theatre of Hampton Roads, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 11:00 am, 110 West Finney Avenue, Downtown Suffolk. Join Davy Crockett on a trip through the folklore and tall tales of the American frontier. Be prepared for a lot of noisy, physical fun and a lot of laughing. These interactive shows are great fun for the whole family! Feel free to dress up and join the fun. Tickets are available at the door before the shows. $5. 757.923.2900 /www.SuffolkCenter.org
Sat, Jan 17 - Symphonicity: 16th Annual Lollipop Concert for Children “Sandcastle Fantasy”, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 3:00 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. $5.00 in advance $8.00 at the door. A fun-filled 50 minute concert for children and families with our famous instrument Petting Zoo, face-painting, and surprises!
Sat, Jan 17 - Opening Night Film and Reception for the 22nd Annual Virginia Film Festival of Jewish Film presented by Alma and Howard Laderberg, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. The Virginia Festival of Jewish Film celebrates and supports International Jewish film and filmmakers, presenting the newest and best films worldwide. The Festival brings together community and provides entertainment and education through various film genres. Above and Beyond - Directed by Roberta Grossman, Produced by Nancy Spielberg. 89 minutes, In English and Hebrew with English subtitles. Ms. Grossman will lead a brief discussion after the film before the reception. To purchase tickets, please visit:www.SimonFamilyJCC.org
Sat, Jan 17 - Attucks Jazz Club Series: Sharón Clark, with the John Toomey Trio, 8:00 pm, Church Street, Norfolk. Sharón Clark is renowned for her stellar vocals and personal insight. Catch her in this intimate jazz club setting at the Attucks! Tickets $20, Students under 25, $15. CALL: 757-282-2822, IN PERSON: 440 Bank Street, Norfolk (M-F, 10am-5pm | Saturdays, 10am-2pm).
Sat, Jan 17 - Company Stefanie Batten Bland, The American Theater, 7:30 pm, 125 E Mellen St, Hampton. Stefanie Batten Bland, recently named 2014 Joffrey Ballet “Choreographer of Color” recipient, has family roots that are a mix of Creole, African American, Native American and Scots-Irish. She has lived in three countries, speaks four languages and created her dance troupe, Company Stefanie Batten Bland, in 2008 in France so that she might better investigate the human condition and our relationship within the natural world.
FARMERS’ MARKETS
Sat, Jan 17 - 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. Old Beach Farmers Market (OBFM) features 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. Beginning November 2014 and running through May 2015 your market will be open every third Saturday, 9:00 am to Noon.
