VB SURF ART EXPO ANNOUNCES RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS ~ COVID-19

(VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – April 2, 2020) — The 13th VB Surf Art Expo which is held in conjunction with the Steel Pier Classic surfing contest Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-25, 2020 at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront on the boardwalk from 2nd – 6th Streets has been cancelled. In order to be in compliance with Governor Northam’s Stay at Home Executive Order 55, no gatherings or events are permitted during this time. Any artist who has paid for their booth will receive a full refund.

“We are hopeful the virus will run its course, and when mother nature brings her warmth from the sun, we will be able to resume our normal way of life and go to events”, said Jodie Woodward, VB Surf Art Expo Show Director and Founder.

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VB Surf Art Expo For the Surf Art Expo, go to www.vbsurfartexpo.com , follow us on Facebook at Facebook/VBSurfArtExpo, Instagram @SurfArtExpoVB, or contact Jodie Woodward, Show Director at 757-222-2355 (office) or 757-348-1040 (mobile). Now in its 13th year, the VB Surf Art Expo takes place on the boardwalk during the Steel Pier Classic surfing competition and showcases the works of 80+ local and regional artists from Maine to Florida. The creations of surf art are from all mediums including painting, photography, jewelry, sculpture, pottery, wood, metal, fiber, and mixed media. Each artist has a unique connection with the ocean, beach life, sea life, surfing, seascape scenes, shells, coral, dolphins, fish, lighthouses, mermaids, custom surfboard and skateboard desig

VB SURF ART EXPO ANNOUNCES RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS ~ COVID-19

(VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – April 2, 2020) — The 13th VB Surf Art Expo which is held in conjunction with the Steel Pier Classic surfing contest Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-25, 2020 at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront on the boardwalk from 2nd – 6th Streets has been cancelled. In order to be in compliance with Governor Northam’s Stay at Home Executive Order 55, no gatherings or events are permitted during this time. Any artist who has paid for their booth will receive a full refund.

“We are hopeful the virus will run its course, and when mother nature brings her warmth from the sun, we will be able to resume our normal way of life and go to events”, said Jodie Woodward, VB Surf Art Expo Show Director and Founder.

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VB Surf Art Expo For the Surf Art Expo, go to www.vbsurfartexpo.com , follow us on Facebook at Facebook/VBSurfArtExpo, Instagram @SurfArtExpoVB, or contact Jodie Woodward, Show Director at 757-222-2355 (office) or 757-348-1040 (mobile). Now in its 13th year, the VB Surf Art Expo takes place on the boardwalk during the Steel Pier Classic surfing competition and showcases the works of 80+ local and regional artists from Maine to Florida. The creations of surf art are from all mediums including painting, photography, jewelry, sculpture, pottery, wood, metal, fiber, and mixed media. Each artist has a unique connection with the ocean, beach life, sea life, surfing, seascape scenes, shells, coral, dolphins, fish, lighthouses, mermaids, custom surfboard and skateboard desig

Live! On Atlantic is a dynamic, family-friendly entertainment program along Atlantic Avenue at the Virginia Beach oceanfront!

The sidewalks literally become the stage as musicians perform different styles of music guaranteed to make you smile, dance, and sing along as Atlantic Avenue comes alive each evening. Beginning in May, Live! On Atlantic creates a memorable, magical atmosphere from 7:30-11pm.

The heart of Live! On Atlantic is along Atlantic Avenue from 17th to 25th Streets, but the parks at 17th and 24th Streets expand the reach of the program to entertain even more guests at the Virginia Beach resort!

2020 SCHEDULE:
June 5-6
June 12-Aug 30
Sept 4-6

For more information go to: liveonatlantic.com/nightly-entertainment-live-atlantic

For two days, Virginia Beach celebrates the sights and sounds of the Latin experience. Dominion Energy Latin Fest presented by LaSelecta Radio, Friday-Saturday, June 12-13, 2020, possesses the key ingredients of fresh food, colorful cultural costumes and high-energy national Latin music.

Two stages electrify the diverse audience with high-energy tunes on the 24^th Street beach stage and cultural performances on the 24^th Street Park stage. Admission fee to the beach stage on the sand per day and a Preferred Viewing Upgrade is available.

Latin Village in 24^th Street Park includes authentic Latino and Hispanic food vendors as well as retail vendors and a full cultural performance program at 24^th Street Park stage.

Proceeds support Virginia Legends Walk.

CANCELLED:

Live! On Atlantic is a dynamic, family-friendly entertainment program along Atlantic Avenue at the Virginia Beach oceanfront!

The sidewalks literally become the stage as musicians perform different styles of music guaranteed to make you smile, dance, and sing along as Atlantic Avenue comes alive each evening. Beginning in May, Live! On Atlantic creates a memorable, magical atmosphere from 7:30-11pm.

The heart of Live! On Atlantic is along Atlantic Avenue from 17th to 25th Streets, but the parks at 17th and 24th Streets expand the reach of the program to entertain even more guests at the Virginia Beach resort!

2020 SCHEDULE:
June 12-Aug 30
Sept 4-6

For more information go to: liveonatlantic.com/nightly-entertainment-live-atlantic

Sandstock – A Tribute To Rock & Roll is a beach-inspired variation on “Woodstock” at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront June 26-28. National and regional tribute artists cover songs from some of the greatest rockers in history. New this year is a 50th Anniversary tribute to the original 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Festival. All Sandstock performances are free and everyone is welcome.

Original Woodstock rockers Jimi Hendrix, The Who and Santana will be honored with tribute performances by Kiss The Sky, Bargain and Soul Sacrifice. In addition to the Woodstock 50th Anniversary memories, Sandstock will also feature modern-day bands Foreigner, Boston and Bon Jovi with tribute performances by Head Games, Don’t Look Back and Slippery When Wet. Sing along to your favorite tunes of the 80s and 90s with your toes in the sand on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront! All tribute concert performances are held on the Hippy Dippy Stage – built right on the sand at 24th Street.

Also new this year is an educational music component sponsored by the School of Rock. 24th Street Park comes alive on Saturday afternoon as aspiring musicians perform on the Flower Power Stage in Sandstock Village. In addition to performing, School of Rock will be providing hands-on educational activities. School of Rock staff will provide instruction on real instruments as well as leading musical games to learn concepts in a fun way. Guests can also register for a free class at the School of Rock to continue their learning after the event. Pop Up interactive art activities throughout the event complete the “jam” packed schedule.

The festival features a fantastic food and beverage menu. Beer and wine, as well as non-alcoholic beverages including smoothies and soft drinks, complement great festival food served from vendors on the beach.

Proceeds support the Virginia Legends Walk.

CANCELLED:

Live! On Atlantic is a dynamic, family-friendly entertainment program along Atlantic Avenue at the Virginia Beach oceanfront!

The sidewalks literally become the stage as musicians perform different styles of music guaranteed to make you smile, dance, and sing along as Atlantic Avenue comes alive each evening. Beginning in May, Live! On Atlantic creates a memorable, magical atmosphere from 7:30-11pm.

The heart of Live! On Atlantic is along Atlantic Avenue from 17th to 25th Streets, but the parks at 17th and 24th Streets expand the reach of the program to entertain even more guests at the Virginia Beach resort!

2020 SCHEDULE:
June 12-Aug 30
Sept 4-6

For more information go to: liveonatlantic.com/nightly-entertainment-live-atlantic

CANCELLED:

Live! On Atlantic is a dynamic, family-friendly entertainment program along Atlantic Avenue at the Virginia Beach oceanfront!

The sidewalks literally become the stage as musicians perform different styles of music guaranteed to make you smile, dance, and sing along as Atlantic Avenue comes alive each evening. Beginning in May, Live! On Atlantic creates a memorable, magical atmosphere from 7:30-11pm.

The heart of Live! On Atlantic is along Atlantic Avenue from 17th to 25th Streets, but the parks at 17th and 24th Streets expand the reach of the program to entertain even more guests at the Virginia Beach resort!

2020 SCHEDULE:
June 12-Aug 30
Sept 4-6

For more information go to: liveonatlantic.com/nightly-entertainment-live-atlantic

Event rescheduled to August 15-16

Kite fliers and spectators of all ages will experience a visual feast at the Atlantic Coast Kite Festival. This popular event features a variety of activities appropriate for all ages and all levels of kite aficionados.

Location: TBD

Kite-buliding workshop on the boardwalk at 17th Street

Everyone is invited to take part in the Atlantic Coast Kite Festival’s “Best Kite Contest.” To enter this contest, participants bring a kite that they have made or purchased and fly it at the festival. The contest consists of two parts: the actual kite itself (how it looks and how well it is made), and the participant’s ability to fly the kite. Participants must be able to fly their kites consecutively in the air for 5 minutes at a height of 100 feet. Kites will be judged on Flight (ability to fly for 5 minutes), Structural Design, Craftsmanship, and Visual Appeal. There will be three competitive divisions: Master, Novice, and Youth (ages 7-14). Trophies will be awarded for all divisions.

The Best Kite Contest is free to enter, and takes place each day.

“Flight Training” – Experienced kite enthusiasts will assist novice flyers. Topics include equipment selection, laying out of lines, setting up the field, launching the kite, flying and landing a kite, and safety.

“Flight Training” will take place each day.

Families are invited to participate in kite building workshops led by Archie Stewart of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Archie is a member of the American Kitefliers Association (AKA), and is a past Board Member and Chairman of Festivals and Competitions for Kites Over New England (KONE). He is also a member of ConnectiKiters kite club, headquartered in Norwalk, CT and a member and competitor of the Eastern League Flyers Association. These workshops are free and include kite materials and instructions on how to build a kite, as well as the aerodynamics of kite flying and kite safety.

American Kite Association members from throughout the East Coast will present kite demonstrations, perform kite routines to music, and fly giant kites (up to 80 feet long) that include an octopus kite! Kite vendors will be on site to sell various kinds of kites.

Awards will also be given each day for oldest and youngest kitefliers, funniest kite, most unusual kite, and biggest kite.

Admission to the kite festival is free.

The 11th Annual Virginia Beach FunkFest Beach Party is the hottest family reunion on the East Coast! Bring your best funky styles and your best funky friends to the Virginia Beach oceanfront at 24th Street for funk and disco era bands, great home cooked-style food and create some new memories that remind you of the good old days.

Admission is free to the beach concert stage and a Preferred Viewing ticket option with Beach access closer to the stage is available for purchase from ticketmaster.com and Virginia Beach Visitor Information Center at 2100 Parks Avenue Virginia Beach, VA 23451.

Virginia Beach’s Oceanfront is a world-class resort with all the amenities so make plans now for a weekend full of grown-up fun!

Know Before You Go
– Preferred Viewing Box Office opens two hours prior to first beach concert stage performance.
– Preferred Viewing gate opens to the beach concert stage two hours prior to first concert performance.
– Chairs may be brought into Preferred Viewing area but blankets are prohibited.
– Festival is held outdoors rain or shine. Festival may be suspended or postponed due to severe weather or in case of severe weather forecast.
– General Admission area access is from the Boardwalk at 23rd Street
– Preferred Viewing ticketed area access is from the Boardwalk at the Preferred Viewing Box Office just south of 23rd Street.
– All Preferred Viewing area guests must have a ticket.
– No animals allowed inside Festival performance areas. Service Animals are permitted.
– Picnic baskets are welcome.
– No alcohol or glass may be brought into the Festival.
– For the safety of all, Event Security may screen persons entering the Festival.
– Festival guests may be photographed and videotaped for future promotional use.
– Professional cameras with removable lenses are prohibited.
– These regulations do not alter or change State or City laws in any manner and guests are subject to all applicable State or City laws.
– For Oceanfront resort info, please visit www.visitvirginiabeach.com

Chartway Federal Credit Union American Music Festival Virginia Beach

Live! On Atlantic is a dynamic, family-friendly entertainment program along Atlantic Avenue at the Virginia Beach oceanfront!

The sidewalks literally become the stage as musicians perform different styles of music guaranteed to make you smile, dance, and sing along as Atlantic Avenue comes alive each evening. Beginning in May, Live! On Atlantic creates a memorable, magical atmosphere from 7:30-11pm.

The heart of Live! On Atlantic is along Atlantic Avenue from 17th to 25th Streets, but the parks at 17th and 24th Streets expand the reach of the program to entertain even more guests at the Virginia Beach resort!

2020 SCHEDULE:
Sept 4-6

For more information go to: liveonatlantic.com/nightly-entertainment-live-atlantic

Celebrating 65 years!

Join us for Virginia Beach’s longest running annual oceanfront event and one of the best outdoor fine art shows on the eastern seaboard!

275 artists from all over the U.S. and beyond present an eclectic range of fine arts and crafts, 21st to 34th Streets on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk.

The Boardwalk Art Show presented by PNC is produced by the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), a museum and arts organization that evolved from the art show itself. The show is nationally recognized from small beginnings in 1952 that to date attracts over 700 applications every year from artists around the country representing 13 fine art and contemporary craft mediums. 275 artists and 250,000 tourists and locals attend the show that spans nearly 15 blocks along the Atlantic Ocean at the Virginia Beach oceanfront from 21st to 34th Streets. This beautiful atmosphere is the perfect backdrop for public displays of art, fine food, live entertainment and a great vacation.

NEW DATE: OCT: 23-25 | FRI-SAT: 10am-6pm | SUN: 10am-5pm

Proceeds from this event directly support MOCA and help fulfill the mission to provide thought-provoking,contemporary art exhibitions and children’s art education programs. MOCA provides exposure to the arts to over 100,000 children in Hampton Roads. Special thanks to all of the sponsors for MOCA’s Boardwalk Art Show, presented by PNC!

Location:
2nd Street & the Boardwalk

Dates:
November 20, 2020 -thru December 31, 2020

Hours of Operation:
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm Sunday through Thursday. 5:30 pm – 11:00 pm Friday through Saturday.

SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Drive your vehicle ON THE BOARDWALK through Nautical, Holiday, and Adventure Lands with a soundtrack signal playing traditional Holiday music on your vehicle’s radio. Festive fish, musical crabs, and hard-working elves – all in brightly colored lights against the moonlit Atlantic Ocean – are the stars of BayPort Credit Union Holiday Lights Merry Mile. They are joined by light-up Santa and a 40-foot tall Christmas tree erected on the beach and in the beautiful parks along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. The light display includes archways along the entire length of the spectacular light display with fish swimming overhead and spectacular light tunnels to drive through. Military tributes to the region’s strong Armed Forces community are featured prominently throughout the display.

Location:
2nd Street & the Boardwalk

Dates:
November 20, 2020 -thru December 31, 2020

Hours of Operation:
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm Sunday through Thursday. 5:30 pm – 11:00 pm Friday through Saturday.

SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Drive your vehicle ON THE BOARDWALK through Nautical, Holiday, and Adventure Lands with a soundtrack signal playing traditional Holiday music on your vehicle’s radio. Festive fish, musical crabs, and hard-working elves – all in brightly colored lights against the moonlit Atlantic Ocean – are the stars of BayPort Credit Union Holiday Lights Merry Mile. They are joined by light-up Santa and a 40-foot tall Christmas tree erected on the beach and in the beautiful parks along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. The light display includes archways along the entire length of the spectacular light display with fish swimming overhead and spectacular light tunnels to drive through. Military tributes to the region’s strong Armed Forces community are featured prominently throughout the display.

On Saturday, December 7, at 5:30 pm, join us for the Holiday Parade at the Beach, where almost 90 parade units make their way down Atlantic Avenue in a joyous celebration of the holiday season.

Giant balloons, marching bands, lighted floats, equestrian units, fire trucks, performing dance groups, motorcycles, and more join forces to present a dazzling and entertaining night of fun for all ages!

And, best of all, Santa himself makes a grand appearance to greet all his loyal fans as the evening winds down and thousands of families take the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful Virginia Beach oceanfront!

The parade travels north on Atlantic Avenue from 15th Street to 25th Street. The reviewing stand is located at 25th Street and Atlantic Avenue.

Location:
On Atlantic Avenue between 15th Street and 25th Street

Celebrate “Last Night on the Town,” the City of Virginia Beach’s premier New Year’s Eve event!

The FREE festivities kick off mid-afternoon on December 31st at Pembroke Mall with family entertainment throughout the mall including magicians, jugglers, a children’s countdown and balloon drop at 5 pm. Beginning at 2 pm, join the fun inside the Mall with magicians, jugglers and an arts and crafts workshop station. Free for all and family friendly! It all leads to the countdown and balloon drop to Ring in the New Year inside the Mall at 5 pm!

The fun continues at Virginia Beach Town Center’s Fountain Plaza with DJ Julz Gat and a dazzling light show from 6 pm until 8:30 pm with live music following until midnight. Bennett Wales and the Relief kicks off the party at the Countdown Stage on Columbus Street at 9 pm. Headlining the Countdown Stage on Columbus Street will be a memorable performance by The Deloreans as the beachball drops to ring in 2019! Get ready to dance the night away with the region’s premier party band. The Countdown Stage will feature the East Coast’s largest dance floor with a light show for the ages!

All activities and entertainment are free and open to the public, with food and adult beverages available for purchase. A ticketed VIP Party hosted by the Central Business District Association will be held stage side in a heated tent, providing VIP guests with the best views of the festivities! VIP Party tickets are available beginning Dec 1st at http://www.lastnightonthetown.com/.

Town Center and Pembroke merchants, hotels and restaurants are offering New Year’s Eve rates and specials. For more info on rates and specials, please visit http://www.lastnightonthetown.com/

Free parking will be available for all attendees in the Town Center garages, with overflow parking at Pembroke Mall.

Alcoholic beverages are not permitted into the event but food, beer and wine will be available for purchase in Countdown Square. Guests must be at least 21 years of age with a valid photo ID to purchase and/or consume alcoholic beverages. For the safety of all, Event Security may screen persons and search bags of guests that are entering the event. Beverage proceeds benefit Virginia Legends Walk.

Last Night on the Town is presented by Live! On Atlantic and Central Business District Association in partnership with the City of Virginia Beach.

Celebrate “Last Night on the Town,” the City of Virginia Beach’s premier New Year’s Eve event!

The FREE festivities kick off mid-afternoon on December 31st at Pembroke Mall with family entertainment throughout the mall including magicians, jugglers, a children’s countdown and balloon drop at 5 pm. Beginning at 2 pm, join the fun inside the Mall with magicians, jugglers and an arts and crafts workshop station. Free for all and family friendly! It all leads to the countdown and balloon drop to Ring in the New Year inside the Mall at 5 pm!

The fun continues at Virginia Beach Town Center’s Fountain Plaza with DJ Julz Gat and a dazzling light show from 6 pm until 8:30 pm with live music following until midnight. Bennett Wales and the Relief kicks off the party at the Countdown Stage on Columbus Street at 9 pm. Headlining the Countdown Stage on Columbus Street will be a memorable performance by The Deloreans as the beachball drops to ring in 2019! Get ready to dance the night away with the region’s premier party band. The Countdown Stage will feature the East Coast’s largest dance floor with a light show for the ages!

All activities and entertainment are free and open to the public, with food and adult beverages available for purchase. A ticketed VIP Party hosted by the Central Business District Association will be held stage side in a heated tent, providing VIP guests with the best views of the festivities! VIP Party tickets are available beginning Dec 1st at http://www.lastnightonthetown.com/.

Town Center and Pembroke merchants, hotels and restaurants are offering New Year’s Eve rates and specials. For more info on rates and specials, please visit http://www.lastnightonthetown.com/

Free parking will be available for all attendees in the Town Center garages, with overflow parking at Pembroke Mall.

Alcoholic beverages are not permitted into the event but food, beer and wine will be available for purchase in Countdown Square. Guests must be at least 21 years of age with a valid photo ID to purchase and/or consume alcoholic beverages. For the safety of all, Event Security may screen persons and search bags of guests that are entering the event. Beverage proceeds benefit Virginia Legends Walk.

Last Night on the Town is presented by Live! On Atlantic and Central Business District Association in partnership with the City of Virginia Beach.