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Community. 

Here’s what you missed in this week’s City Council meeting. Rip it. 

Alden Capital, the new owner of Tribune Publishing and the Virginian Pilot, is a secretive hedge fund that’s gutting newsrooms across the country. Rip it. 

Dominion Energy will resume power disconnections in November as pandemic relief policies come to an end. Rip it. 

Climate change-induced sea-level rise is one of the top-ranked issues in the region, here’s where the gubernatorial candidates stand on the topic. Rip it. 

The City of Norfolk is expanding an eviction prevention assistance program to all households facing eviction. It was previously only available for families with children. Rip it. 

The Schooner Virginia, normally docked near Nauticus, won the 2021 Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race at just under 40 hours. Rip it. 

The USS Carter Hall returned this week after a months-long deployment for Nato-led exercises. Rip it. 

Kim Keene, the force behind Starving Artist Cafe, is raising awareness of the prevalence of breast cancer by sharing her story and focusing on the color pink. Rip it. 

Parents are raising concerns over the speed of Covid-19 exposure notifications from Norfolk Public Schools. Rip it. 

Thanks to a new mini grocer, Turner’s Market, Olde Huntersville is no longer a food desert. Rip it. 

CMA CGM and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation planted over 5 million juvenile oysters in the bay this week. Rip it. 

Offshore wind turbines are becoming havens for marine life. Rip it.

The future of Norfolk’s boxing center is unclear with casino construction and possible stadium renovations in the works. Rip it. 

NSU and ODU are lined up for a double homecoming this weekend. Rip it. 

Culture.

Barry Art Museum hosts the Museum Festival with a 23-foot rendering of the moon. Rip it. 

Poetry on the Pavement is popping up around town for Norfolk Visual Arts Month. Rip it. 

Local bands cover the Backstreet Boys, Paramore, the Beastie Boys, and more at Lava Present’s Halloween Extravaganza. Rip it. 

Norfolk’s own Cameren White is the 11-year-old author of “Coconut Saves the Day: The COVID Monster.” Rip it.  

The Perry Family Gallery opened at the Glasslight Hotel this week. Rip it. 

The Virginia Stage Company launches two productions next week. Dear Jack, Dear Louise and Hold These Truths. Rip it.

Don’t miss the screening of On Empty, a Jon Austin film, at Kobro’s Coffee Friday. Rip it. 

Applications are open for 757 Headspace’s Open Floor Choreographers’ Showcase. Rip it. 

Little Theatre of Norfolk opens its 95th Season with Oscar Wilde’s “An Ideal Husband” this weekend. Rip it.

Perfect for Halloween, the Garbage Horror Show at MacArthur Mall is set in 2854. (NFK Currents Original) Rip it.

The Stockley Gardens Arts Festival, benefiting the Hope House Foundation, is back in action on October 16th and 17th. Rip it. 

The NEON Fest lineup is looking phenomenal. Rip it. 

Currently on Display:
Washed Ashore at Norfolk Botanical Garden. Rip it.  
SITE-SEEING at Slow Dive Gallery. Rip it. 
Sauce: 2021 ODU Art Alumni Exhibition at Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Gallery. Rip it.
Fence Street Gallery in the NEON District. Rip it.
Edward Steichen: In Exaltation of Flowers at Chrysler Museum. Rip it. 
Pier Luigi Nervi: Art and Science of Building at Chrysler Museum. Rip it. 
If You Thirst for a Homeland: Flame-worked glass at Chrysler Museum. Rip it. 
Karen LaMonte: Théâtre de la Mode at Barry Art Museum. Rip it. 

Commerce.

Hampton Roads commercial real estate market is a mixed bag. Retail continues to struggle, Class A office is doing well, and Industrial is red hot. Rip it. 

The residential real estate market saw its steady decline of inventory slow this month. Rip it.

Nauticus got a new gangway at the Half Moone cruise terminal in preparation for a busy 2022 cruise season. Rip it. 

Rama Garden Thai Cuisine on Granby Street is now Tida Thai Cuisine with new owners. Rip it. 

Vandeventer Black is hosting a forum for businesses seeking information on different sources of growth capital. Rip it. 

Cure Coffeehouse expands again with a fourth location in Newport News, joining locations in Norfolk, Suffolk, and Portsmouth. Rip it.

Stihl, one of the region’s largest employers, is shaking up its leadership with its President and Vice President leaving. Rip it. 

Nuclear power could remain in Virginia longer than anticipated if Dominion Energy gets its way. Rip it. 

Regional Economic Stats. Port Stats. Labor Stats.

Crowds.

Elation’s Elated Craft Market is bringing a monthly slate of curated vendors to North Colley each month.  (NFK Currents Original) Rip it. 

**Please note that listed times are start times, many events run several hours**
Friday: 
NFK Run Club meetup at Yorgos. 6:00 am. Rip it. 
Sunrise Yoga + Coffee at the Pagoda. 6:30 am. Rip it. 
Luke Jeram Museum of the Moon at Barry Art Museum. 10:00 am. Rip it. 
Pumpkin Picnics at Hunter House Victorian Museum. 11:00 am. Rip it. 
Logan Vath performs live at ODU Brock Commons. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Scarecrow Harvest Party at Norfolk Botanical Gardens. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Tre’ Smith performs live at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
The Bay Rats perform live at Cova Brewing Compay. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Faux Full Moon Ride on the Elizabeth River Trail. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
James Ford and Alex Best perform live at Elation Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Oyster Roast & “Taste” of Collegiate at Norfolk Collegiate. 7:00 pm. Rip it. 
Neptune Groove performs live at Varia. 7:00 pm. Rip it. 
An Ideal Husband live at Little Theater of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The JAM with Lemon Pepper and Sazon at Push Comedy Theather. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
ODU Homecoming Alumni Party at Chicho’s Backstage. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
Late Night Ride to the Moon with Social Cycling Norfolk. 8:30 pm. Rip it. 
On Empty premieres at Kobro’s Coffee. 8:30 pm. Rip it. 
Friday the 13th showing at Naro Cinema. 9:30 pm. Rip it. 
Weird Science at Waterside District. 9:30 pm. Rip it. 
DJ Silver performs live at Grain. 9:30 pm. Rip it. 
Harold Night Show at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it. 
Dan Stuckie brings the vibes to Slowdive Gallery. 10:00 pm. Rip it. 

Saturday: 
East Beach Farmers Market at 9680 Shore Drive. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Monthly Nature Walk at Weyanoke Bird Sanctuary. 9:00 am. Rip it. 
Botanical Bike Tour with Master Gardner Jim Affeldt at the Pagoda. 10:00 am. Rip it. 
Vendor Market at De Panyard. 10:00 am. Rip it. 
Fall Plot Work Day – Volunteers Needed. 10:00 am. Rip it. 
33rd Annual Wine Fest at Town Point Park. 11:00 am. Rip it. 
Stockley Gardens Art Festival with Hope House Foundation. 11:00 am. Rip it. 
BigForestFire performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it. 
Guided Mindfulness Walk at Norfolk Botanical Gardens. 11:00 am. Rip it. 
Two Point Conversion with Reaver Beach NFK & Elation Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it. 
Practically Magic: Back-To-School Burn Book Workshop at 757 Creative Reuse Center. 12:00 pm. Rip it. 
James Ford performs live at COVA Brewing Fall Fest 2021. 1:00 pm. Rip it. 
Charlton Phaneuf performs live at Hank’s Filling Station. 1:00 pm. Rip it. 
Inside Out Youth Art Couse at LGBT Life Center. 2:00 pm. Rip it. 
United Souls Band performs live at ODU Brock Commons. 5:00 pm. Rip it. 
From Here to Eternity 5k Race at Elmwood Cemetery. 5:00 pm. Rip it. 
Ceramic Open Studio at d’Art Center. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
LAVA Presents: Turnover, Widowspeak, and Temple of Angles at Maker’s Craft Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Opening Reception – Sauce at ODU’s Gordon Art Galleries. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Brett Williams performs live at Maker’s Craft Brewing Taproom. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Marty Moore performs live at Cova Brewing Fall Fest 2021. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Introduction to Wheel Throwing at 757 Makerspace. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Red Stapler performs live at Benchtop Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Skylark with Skip Hancock performs live at Varia. 7:00 pm. Rip it. 
Candy and Rigor Mortis Book Release Party at the Venue on 35th. 7:00 pm. Rip it. 
Virginia Symphony – Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles at Chrysler Hall. 7:30 pm. Rip it. 
Wawa Boys perform live at Slowdive Gallery. 9:00 pm. Rip it. 
LittKeys performs live at Waterside District. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
DJ PonFetti performs live at Grain. 9:30 pm. Rip it. 
The Shining showing at Naro Cinema. 9:30 pm. Rip it. 
Platform’d: A Sketch Showcase at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it. 
Two Triple Oh! Best of the 2000s Show at Chichos Backstage. 10:00 pm. Rip it. 

Sunday:

Chow.

Mudita Cafe rolls out a lineup of Morrocan and African-inspired spiced coffees perfect for fall. (NFK Currents Original) Rip it. 

20 local food vendors get together for 757 Fork You at Maker’s Craft Brewing this weekend. (NFK Currents Original) Rip it. 

Cova Brewing is rolling out 4 imperial chocolate stouts inspired by Halloween candy including Reese’s, York Peppermint Patty’s, Almond Joy’s, and more. Rip it. 

The Butternut // Acorn Squash Craft Latte is back at Kobro’s. Rip it.

Codex on Graby officially has an opening date of October 21st. Rip it. 

Catch some of these incredible vegan baked goods by Aubrena Bakes at Elated Craft Market this Sunday. Rip it. 

The Neighborhood Popup is back. This time at Pendelum with “Just Chicken.” Rip it.

Jerk seasoned lamb chops are on the menu and looking fine at Canvas Social. Rip it. 

Chef Litto and the Kitchen Boyz are pulling up all over town for the dual homecoming games this weekend. Rip it. 

 The Ten Top is serving up a fantastic Pastrami, Bleu Cheese & Cheddar Melt. Rip it. 

You’ll never be able to look at pumpkin pie the same after trying Toast’s “Mom’s Pumpkin Cake” with spiced cream cheese, toffee sauce, and candied pecans. Rip it.

Bar-Q at Bold Mariner is back with a whispered-about Peanut Butter Burger. Rip it. 

Food Truck Sightings:
Friday:
La Cucina di Sophia at Cova Brewing. Rip it. 
Avocargo at Benchtop Brewing. Rip it. 
Not Your Routine Poutine at Reaver Beach NFK. Rip it.
Flavor Savor BBQ at Maker’s Craft Brewery. Rip it. 
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth Brewing. Rip it. 

Saturday:
Sense’s Vegan at Benchtop Brewing. Rip it. 
Hangry’s and Big Belly at Cova Brewing. Rip it. 
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth Brewing. Rip it. 
TFK Taco Bar at Reaver Beach NFK. Rip it.
Nawlans Xscape at Maker’s Craft Brewery. Rip it. 

Sunday:
Lumpia King by Gavin Dishes at Reaver Beach NFK. Rip it. 
Shawna’s Rich Eats at Maker’s Craft Brewing. Rip it. 
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth Brewing. Rip it.
Desmond’s Island Soul at Benchtop Brewing. Rip it. 
Flavor Savor BBQ at Cova Brewing. Rip it.

The Ripcurrent.

ORF Police detained a roaming passenger for carrying a large head-mounted weapon without supervision.

Paul Stetson Rice

Chelsea, NFK

Paul is the creator of NFKVA.com. He was born and raised in Norfolk, graduated from Virginia Tech, and narrowly avoided law school. Chat with him about economics, entrepreneurship, hip-hop, and hiking. When he's not working on five different projects, you'll catch him sharing a beer with friends at a local brewery. Go Hokies!