Virginia Opera Announces its Spring Season
Virginia Opera, The Official Opera Company of the Commonwealth of Virginia, shares their performance calendar by announcing the 2021 Spring Season, 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
Photo credit: Eleise Theuer Photography
Virtual GSA Wearable Arts Fashion Show
Somber Milestone
Breathtaking sunset over Thalia this evening. While sources vary on exact numbers (CDC vs USA Facts vs NPR….), the United States is at about 500,000 deaths due to COVID-19. With each new day we are that much closer to getting back to “normal,” but we will still remember—and honor—those who perished.
Photo: Berry Brunk
Busch Gardens Special Events
Announced on Jan. 5th, Busch Gardens Williamsburg will be open for special events throughout 2021—even during the winter months. This winter they will offer three new outdoor special events: Winter Weekends, Mardi Gras, and St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, with limited capacity admission, as well as their regular line-up of events which include the Food & Wine Festival, Bier Fest, Howl-o-Scream and Christmas Town.
Garden Club of Virginia Historic Garden Week
For one week in April, visitors will tour inspired private landscapes, public gardens and historic sites across Virginia, enjoying our beautiful state at the peak of spring. In addition, over 1,000 world-class floral arrangements created by Garden Club of Virginia members will enhance tour properties. This beloved statewide event will include 30 unique tours organized and hosted by 48 member clubs located from the foothills of the Shenandoah Valley all the way to the beaches of Tidewater. Multiple sites across our region. MORE DETAILS
Live Comedy Returns
Now more than ever, we can all use some laughter. Well the Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant in Virginia Beach is open and has shows booked! Must be 21 and over. As a health safety measure, they are only selling entire tables instead of individual tickets with two options: two-person table and a four-person table. Seating is done by the date and time of the ticket purchase/reservation, so you will be assigned tables by purchase date. The earlier you purchase, the closer you are to the stage. And if you’re feeling adventurous to give stand up a try for yourself, they offer comedy school online as well as in person. Check website for details.
Boulevard Update
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.
Boulevard Update Ed. 3: Horror movies, French-Filipino cuisine, street art battle
Details about where to get your classic Halloween movie fix, a local favorite restaurant reopens (yay!), and a street art battle at a local artisan market. Plus: What to do this weekend in Hampton Roads.
Boulevard Update Ed. 2: A new bike shop, a live podcast taping, a glow-in-the-dark high ropes adventure
Get all the details about the newest bike shop in Norfolk, a community-artisan live podcast episode and the glow-in-the-dark high ropes course adventure you won’t forget.
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Virginia COVID-19 Update
Governor Northam has issued new COVID restrictions, effective Nov. 15.
Opt Outside Beach Walk
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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.