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Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
Now thru July 2 | Norfolk
Visual art and theatrical storytelling converge at the Chrysler Museum of Art for this immersive exhibition. Featuring the work of internationally acclaimed glass artist Preston Singletary, he tells the Native American story of Raven and his transformation of the world—bringing light to people by means of the stars, moon, and sun. Info. HERE
Movement & Light Exhibit
April 28–July 9 | Virginia Portsmouth
Pam Ponce, a Virginia Beach artist, will be presenting a multi-year project. She has spent several seasons photographing the Virginia nature Conservancy’s Volgenau Virginia Coast Reserve, an environmental treasure of barrier islands and lagoon landscapes located off Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center—Details HERE.
Norfolk Bike Month
May | Norfolk
The month of May celebrates the 12th year of Norfolk Bike Month, with 31 days of rides at various locations. The city is asking that you swap your keys for handlebars throughout the entire month—including National Bike to Work Week, from the 15th through the 19th. Get out and ride a bike! —MORE INFO
Williamsburg Live 2023
June 16–18 | Williamsburg
Experience this festival on the lawn of the Art Museums in Colonial Williamsburg. You can bring lawn chairs and sit under the open sky or choose to be in the performance tent. Local food, wine and craft beers will be available for purchase. Featured artists this year include The Wood Brothers, Kenny Loggins and Keb’ Mo’.
Photo by Steven Goldburg / Property of Norfolk Tides
Play Ball!
Norfolk Tides | The Norfolk Tides are a AAA affiliate team of the Baltimore Orioles. Home games are held at Harbor Park Stadium in Norfolk. You can catch them in action through the end of September.
Farmers Markets
Find an ever-evolving list of FARMERS MARKETS in our region. We are always on the lookout for more, too. Fresh produce, meats, seafood, artisan-made items, prepared foods—you never know what you will find. Buy local!
Offshore Wind Project
Completion: 2026 | NBC News’ Sunday TODAY highlighted the Dominion Energy Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project (see video below). This large-scale, pollution-free wind power plant off the coast of Virginia could become a model for generating clean energy. One revolution of a turbine could create enough energy to power a house for a full day. MORE DETAILS about the project via Dominion Energy.
Blog: Boulevard Update
Something in the Water 2023
Pharrell Williams brings back Something in the Water festival to Virginia Beach, 2023
Women Build Week 2023
Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads—3rd Annual Women Build Week, May 1-12, 2023
VSO Presents: Mozart’s Requiem
VSO performs Mozart's final masterpiece: the transcendent Requiem, with its darkly rich orchestration and otherworldly radiance.
Lynnhaven River NOW—Projects
Projects that Lynnhaven River NOW does to keep Virginia Beach waterways clean and healthy
Rivers Portsmouth Casino Opens
The extensive venue space offers gaming and entertainment options for locals and visitors alike.
Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads
The event was an opportunity to share the vision for the future of Habitat SHR to sustain operations for the long-term future of the organization.Â
The Heart Stompers
The Heart Stompers, a Hampton Roads alt-country, honky tonk, Americana band
Chincoteague Pony Penning
The 97th Annual pony swim takes place this July
Norfolk’s Harborfest A Success
Tall ships on display during Norfolk's 46th Harborfest
June 15: Global Wind Day
June 15 is Global Wind Day, celebrating wind energy, its [...]
Women’s History Month
Women's History Month: Five remarkable women from the Tidewater region
Saving Super Bowl Sunday
You can still enjoy post-season football this year. Our tips for Super Bowl watch parties that are still fun despite Omicron.
COVID: The Latest Recommendations
So You Just Tested Positive for COVID. Now What? The latest recommendations on dealing with the virus.
Breeze Airways’ New Norfolk Hub
Breeze Airways launches new hub out of Norfolk International Airport, offering affordable flights to various American cities
Barter Authority Social
Hampton Roads Barter Authority members gather for a holiday networking and social event