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!
WHAT’S HAPPENING
“NBC Sunday Spotlight” by Kerry Sanders
Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project
Completion: 2026 | NBC News’ Sunday TODAY recently highlighted the Dominion Energy Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project. This project will construct a large-scale, pollution-free wind power plant off the coast of Virginia and could become a model for generating clean energy. One revolution of a turbine could create enough energy to power a house of a full day.
“Birds Eye View II,” by Chris Krupinski
Virginia Watercolor Society Portsmouth Show
Now thru September 12 | The 42nd Annual VWS Exhibition is being held at the Portsmouth Arts & Cultural Center in Olde Towne Portsmouth. This juried exhibition features 89 selected pieces (from a field of 436 submissions) showing an impressive body of watercolor paintings in a variety of subjects and styles.
Award-winning watercolorist Linda Daly Baker is the 2021 instructor and juror.
The Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center is open Wed–Sat from 10 am to 4 pm and on Sundays from 12 to 4 pm.
ABOVE: Alma Thomas, Air View of Spring Nursery, 1966, Acrylic on canvas, The Columbus Museum, Columbus, GA
Alma W. Thomas: Everything Is Beautiful
July 9 through October 3 | Chrysler Museum of Art
Thomas’s artistic journey carried her from semi-rural Georgia to international recognition, becoming the first Black woman given a solo show at the Whitney Museum of American Art in 1972. Co-curated by the Chrysler Museum and the Columbus Museum, this major retrospective shows how her artistic practices extended to every facet of her life—from community service and teaching to gardening and clothing.
FAMILY DAY: Everything Is Beautiful
Saturday, July 24 | Celebrate Alma W. Thomas’s life and explore the idea of beauty in the world around us during this FREE family event. Enjoy story readings with our friends from Slover Library, create your own crafts, and enjoy works of art all over the Museum. 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Photo by Alexandr Ivanov
Summer of Women Exhibition
July 17 thru Oct 24 | The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (Virginia MOCA) is pleased to feature the work of distinguished women-identifying artists from Hampton Roads as well as the broader southeastern region and from across the country. In addition, the museum will mount a juried exhibition of artwork created by area teens. More information on She Says: Women, Words, and Power, Amplify, Lauren Keim: Everyday Magic, and Emergence: Teen Juried Exhibition can be found on the Virginia MOCA website. As part of an ongoing commitment to expand access, Virginia MOCA will launch Thursday evening hours with the opening of the Summer of Women exhibition suite. As of July 17 museum hours will be as follows: Thursdays: 10am – 8pm Friday – Sunday: 10am – 4pm Monday through Wednesday the museum is closed to the general public and hosts school tours as well as private tours for groups and patrons.
Sunset Beach Yoga
June 24 through August 26—Namaste every Thursday through August. Let your work day melt away on the mat or with a towel at Ocean View Beach Park in Norfolk. Hosted by Sky’s the Limit Yoga Co. and Christal Yoga. Weather permitting.
From 6:00-7:00pm, this class is for all levels. Bring a friend. FREE, however donations are accepted.
Virginia Opera’s Spring Season
Virginia Opera, The Official Opera Company of the Commonwealth of Virginia, shares their 2021 Spring Season performance calendar—a thoroughly entertaining and easily accessible program with numerous virtual and in-person Features to be presented throughout the coming months.
General Director and CEO Peggy Kriha Dye: “Making music is our passion and we are thrilled to announce our Spring Season. We are excited about new collaborations, bold plans, and to welcome talented singers to our communities. As always, all of this activity will happen with the safety of our artists and patrons at the forefront of our planning.” MORE DETAILS
Virginia ZooFarm Reopens
The Virginia Zoo has announced the ZooFarm’s reopening on May 5, 2021. The barnyard boasts a variety of animals from sheep to pigs, big and little cows, cavies, alpaca and birds. Plus, a herd of 11 goats have just arrived for the season. And we couldn’t forget our buzzing buddies over in the red barn–the Zoo’s bees are getting an upgraded hive.
“We are excited to be able to offer more access to our animals and areas at the Zoo,” said Greg Bockheim, Executive Director of the Virginia Zoo. “The animals have missed you and we can’t wait welcome you back,” Bockheim added.
The Zoo is open daily 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Advanced reservations are required for all visitors and can be made at virginiazoo.org. Capacity is limited and all staff and visitors ages 5 and up are required to wear face masks upon entry, when indoors, when within 6 feet of others not in your group and in designated “Mask Zones.”
Coming in the Fall Issue
Since we’ve all spent so much time in our homes over the past year, Boulevard will explore the topic of real estate, specifically interior and exterior home renovation projects, home purchasing challenges and how to make the most of where you live. [Have you seen the price of wood and building supplies?!]
Look for the online issue here starting in August.
Boulevard Update
Frank Sings Frank
Frank Cubilo pays tribute to Frank Sinatra in his performances across the region as Frank Sings Frank.
Hurricane Readiness
Atlantic hurricane season is recognized as June 1 to November 30. We've compiled some resources to prepare you before, during and after the storm comes.
Celebrating Women
Be inspired by five women on this last day of Women's History Month with The Sandler Center's free livestream, Celebrating Women 2021.
Persistence, Perseverance and Resilience
The Feb-Apr 2021 issue of Boulevard: a glance back and reflection on the possibilities moving forward for opportunity and growth
Boulevard Update Ed. 5 : Fall sights, holiday plans
Surf for the cure, star gazing, fall sights and some upcoming events for the holidays
Boulevard Update Ed. 4 : A farewell, the great pumpkin, Halloween events
A profound loss, the great pumpkin, and your Halloween 2020 weekend plans.
POSTS
Virginia COVID-19 Update
Governor Northam has issued new COVID restrictions, effective Nov. 15.
Opt Outside Beach Walk
November 28 False Cape State Park Meet at Back Bay [...]
Autumn Images
24 of the best events for the weekend of All Hallows’ Eve filled with costumes, fun and of course, candy for adults, kids, singles, and families. Have a spoooky Halloween!
The Ultimate Halloween 2020 Events Guide for Tidewater
24 of the best events for the weekend of All Hallows’ Eve filled with costumes, fun and of course, candy for adults, kids, singles, and families. Have a spoooky Halloween!
Nine local craft beer fall limited releases we’re stoked about
Regardless of the temps, we've got the rundown on nine limited release brews that'll remind you that it is, in fact sweater weather. Get them before they're gone for a year.
Six local farm stands to visit this fall
Support local farms and browse in-season veggies - plus a memory-making socially distanced corn maze or two.