WICKED the musical is back in Norfolk until the 26th. The untold story of the witches of Oz  has been called a “cultural phenomenon” and has broke box office records in Washington, DC, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Toronto in the past.

WICKED begins performances today, March 7th, at 8:00pm at Chrysler Hall. Two and a half  hours before every show a lottery for orchestra seats will be held at the box office. You have to show up with a valid id. Names will be placed in a lottery and will be drawn a half hour after  for $25 orchestra seats.

http://hamptonroads.com/events/details/39865

The 2011 Grand Illumination Parade is this Saturday, November 19th. The parade starts at 7:00pm on Main Street, but there are plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy throughout the day. From MacArthur on Ice (opens at 10 am) and the holiday gift shop/ face painting at the D’Art Center, there is something for everyone to enjoy! Additional information about the parade and activities here.

Summer is almost over, but that doesn’t mean all of the outdoor fun has to end. There are a ton of festivals that take place all over Hampton Roads. For a complete list and fall event guide, take a look at the list from the Virginian Pilot. http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/2011-fall-festivals-guide

There are two outstanding fireworks displays to see this weekend. The first show is at Ocean View Beach Park tonight, July 1st from 6pm-10pm. There will be a fireworks display as well as music food and other fun!

The second celebration takes place Monday, July 4th from 5pm-10pm at Town Point Park and willalso include music, food & other fun with the fireworks display later that night.

For additional details on the fireworks and other events at Ocean View Beach Park & Town Point Park visit http://hamptonroads.com/2011/06/shore-thing-concert-independence-day-celebration-0

The warm weather is hear to stay and it is officially “Festival Season”. This weekend at Town Point Park get out and enjoy the area and some local libations from local Virginia breweries.  The event is Saturday from 2-6pm and tickets are $25 before or $30 at the door. For additional information on this festival and others visit:

http://www.festevents.org/event/137/10th-annual-virginia-beer-festival-in-partnership-with-virginia-arts-festival

I hope everyone has a safe & happy Halloween! If you’re looking for something fun to do, or a great scare, follow the link below for a list of the top rated things to do this weekend.

http://hamptonroads.com/halloween

The 2010 Greek Festival begins this Thursday May 13 and will run through Sunday May 16th. The event will feature Greek food, dancing, and culture. For more details visit http://hamptonroads.com/2010/03/2010-annunciation-norfolk-greek-festival?cid=eg

Fest events has a great way to spend time with your dogs this spring & summer. For more details visit their website here:

http://www.festevents.org/event/103/yappy-hour

If you’re still having trouble getting in to the holiday spirit or if you’re looking for some new holiday events, the Virginian Pilot has some great recommendations. 

http://hamptonroads.com/2009/11/guide-holiday-events-quick-reference

If you’re bored with dining at the same restaurants here is a list of establishments that are thinking “out of the box” in order to get their seats filled.

http://hamptonroads.com/2009/12/local-dining-specials-get-you-door

One of the great attractions of the Hampton Roads area is the beach (especially during the warmer months). There are a variety of beaches available for tourists and locals to explore. For details and descriptions of the different beaches in our area take a look at the website.