The Legend of Georgia McBride comes to the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach March 10

ByMarisSmith

AyoungElvisimpersonatorlearnsthatchange isnotnecessarilyadragandothervaluablelifelessonsinthisheart-warming comedyTheLegendofGeorgiaMcBridebyMatthewLopez.Casey,ayoung man in Florida is down on his luck. He’s young, he’s broke, his landlord’s knockingatthedoor,andhe’sjustfoundouthiswifeisgoingtohaveababy Tomakemattersevenmoredesperate,CaseyisfiredfromhisgigasanElvis impersonator in a run-down, small-town bar When the bar owner brings inaB-leveldragshowtoreplacehisact,Caseyfindsthathehasawholelot tolearnaboutshowbusiness—andhimself.

VIRGINIABEACH,Va

The production runs from March 10 - April 2 at the Little Theatre of VirginiaBeach.PerformancesareFridayandSaturdayeveningsat8pmand Sundays at 2:30pm

Adultticketsstartat $20;Senior,Military,andStudent ticketsstartat$17andchildrenunder12startat$9 Ticketscanbepurchased onlineatwww.ltvb.comandarenon-refundable,butmaybeexchangedfor another performance of the same show (subject to availability) up to one hourbeforeyourscheduledshow.

Little Theatre of Virginia Beach is located at 550 Barberton Dr Virginia Beach, VA 23451. It is an all-volunteer not-for-profit organization that has been bringing live theatre to the community since 1948 Our mission is to educate and to provide our community with quality live theatrical experiencesataffordablepriceswhiledevelopingandshowcasinglocaltalent.

Broadway In Norfolk announces 2023-2024 season featuring Disney’s Aladdin, Beetlejuice, Six, Hadestown and the most successful American play in Broadway history, Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird

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NORFOLK,Va NederlanderNationalMarkets and SevenVenues are delighted to announce the lineup for the 2023-2024 Broadway in Norfolk season featuring weeklong engagements of four hitmusicalsandonestellarstageplay

TheseasonkicksoffinOctoberwiththetimeless magic of Disney’s ALADDIN This thrilling new production is an extraordinary theatrical eventwhereonelampandthreewishesmakethe possibilitiesinfinite.

BroadwayfanfavoriteBEETLEJUICEmakes itsNorfolkpremiereinDecember BasedonTim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious and remarkably touching musical comedy tells the storyofLydiaDeetz,astrangeandunusualteenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thingforstripes

The season continues in the new year with Academy Award® winner Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD The New York Times Critic’s Pick takes the greatest novel of all time and adapts it to, “the most successful American play in Broadway history” (60Minutes).

The queens of SIX, Broadway’s hottest new musical, make their Norfolk debut in February From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, this Tony Award® winner for Best Original Score remixes fivehundredyearsofhistoricalheartbreakintoa euphoriccelebrationof21stcenturygirlpower! HADESTOWN, winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, closes out the season in March. Intertwiningtwomythictales thatofyoungdreamersOrpheusandEurydice,andthatofKingHades andhiswifePersephone thisisahauntingand hopefultheatricalexperiencethatgrabsyouand neverletsgo

Season ticket packages are on sale now at BroadwayinNorfolk.com. Current subscribers can renew their seats and new subscribers can purchaseseasonticketsatthistime On-saledates for individual tickets will be announced as each performance approaches Group sales opportunities for parties of ten or more are available for allshows

Broadway In Norfolk 2023-2024 Season

Performance Dates:

„ Disney’sAladdin October25-29,2023

7performances

„ Beetlejuice December12-17,2023

8performances

„ ToKillAMockingbird January30-February4,2024

8performances

„ Six February27-March3,2024

8performances

„ Hadestown

March26-31,2024

8performances

2023 Bayou Bon Vivant: Cajun Food & Music Festival headliners announced: Blues Traveler, Anders Osborne, North Mississippi Allstars to Headline 33rd Annual Festival

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NORFOLK Va BluesTraveler,Anders

Osborne andtheNorthMississippiAllstars have been announced as the headliners for the 2023 Bayou Bon Vivant: Cajun Food & Music Festival to be held Friday-Sunday, May 19-21, 2023, at Town Point Park along theDowntownNorfolkWaterfront

The festival will also feature live performances from Honey Island Swamp Band, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Amanda Shaw, Bonerama TerranceSimienwithadditional actstobeannouncedsoon!

The 33rd Annual Bayou Bon Vivant is a three-day celebration of the tastes, tunes, and traditions of historic New Orleans Fromjuicyhandfulsofcrawfishtoworld-renownedN’awlinsjazzmusicians theBayou Bon Vivant captures the vibrant spirit of Louisiana and transforms it into a weekend-longpartyalongtheDowntownNorfolk Waterfront. A wide-ranging and fun experience for the entire family, the Bayou Bon Vivant also features an Arts Market featuring 30+ New Orleans crafters, crocodile andreptileexhibits,mouth-wateringCajun dishessuchasbeignets,gumbo,etouffees& jambalaya andmuchmore. Visit festevents.org/events/2023/bayou/ for more information and to purchase tickets Ticketsstartat$15.

Come From Away

is that there are 12 actors on the stage the entire time The feeling of teamwork and comradery permeates the entire show and everythingworksquitewell

Also the story of Captain Bass really appealed to me She is one of the pioneers and an innovator She is the first female captain for American Airlines How could you not want to represent her and tell that story every night. It’s the highlight of every show for me I get such beautiful responses from young girls and other women who are in aviation writing to me and telling me how Captain Bass affected them and how thesonginspiresthem.Igetaspecialcharge everynight

Y:Youalsoplayotherpartsintheshowas well.Canyoutellusaboutthat?

MA:Everyoneintheshowplaysmultiple parts since there were thousands of people stranded there. So we change accents, clothes and characters to tell the story and then at the end when we come out to take our bows and there are only 12 of us, the people are quite surprised. I also play Annettewhoisoneofthelocals.Forher,the people visiting is an eye-opening inspiring experience because she lived in this small town as the librarian and having all these new people visiting with their new stories is very exciting for her. The other characters I play do not have names but they help totellthestory

Y:You have been blessed to meet the real

Captain Beverley Bass Can you talk about your friendship? I understand she has seen theshowover150times

MA: There is no other way that I can think of thatwewouldhave metor become friends without this show. Beverley was born in Florida, calls Texas her home now and had no interest in musicals And I am fromRegionalAustraliaanddon’tflyplanes

The first time she saw me in the role I was really nervous and she was really surprised to hear that. I wanted to make sure, since she is the one I was portraying that I did a great job After the first couple of times I was no longer nervous She is actually like havingmymomintheaudience Sheisvery supportiveandlovescomingtotheshow.It’s beenoneofthegreatestsurprisesofherlife, thatshehasbeenimmortalized.

Y: Do you ask her info about her to play hermorerealistically?

MA:Ihavehadtheopportunitytoaskher about what buttons to push so she printed out the cockpit and highlighted what I neededtopush.

Y: It’s so important to give back in my opinion and you do exactly that. You have a charity called “Carols by Cabaret,” for the Wayside Chapel. What prompted you to co-founditandcontinuewithittothisday?

MA:It’sacharityinAustralia.It’sbasically an open house that takes care of homeless people,strugglingwithaddictionortryingto get back on their feet. They do this tremendous event on Christmas Day where they close down the street and feed hundreds of people who are otherwise displaced. It’s so importantonChristmasday,tohaveaseatat the table and a place to be that year That’s why I loved co-creating that charity with somefriendsinAustraliaandgivingback.

Y: Speaking of giving back tell us about the“PayitForwardDay”thattheproducers ofComeFromAwayhavecreated?

MA:Ourproducers,the“JunkyardDogs” as they are affectionately called, give us money to go out to the community and do little acts of kindness It could be as simple as picking up someone’s coffee bill who is having a bad day. We do this around the date of 9/11. One year my colleague and I tookalargeplatteroffoodtooneofthelocal schoolsinalowincomeareaandbroughtthe teacherslunch.

Y: You continue to have an incredible career Can you share a wow, pinch me moment that you can’t believe you got to experience?

MA:ItwaswhenIactuallyplayedCaptain BassonBroadwayformyBroadwaydebut.

I had taken a few days off from the tour to be home in New York City on Christmas daywithmyfamily.Unfortunately,thatwas the week that the omicron strain of covid hit Broadway and really ravaged the acting community ItlookedlikeComeFromAway on Broadway may have to cancel shows because they did not have enough females todotheshow TheyrememberedthatIhad taken a leave of absence and was in the city. I got a call on Christmas Day, a very very lovely Christmas present to receive and I was asked if I would mind doing the show thenextday.

It was a very unusual debut. There was no champagne or flowers It was very fun andverycalmbecauseIhaddonetheshow andmyrolehundredsoftimes Thebestpart aboutitwasthatIwasworkingwithalotof actors that had not worked with me before. That sounds scary but it’s so fun because it’s so fresh and everyone is really focused and excited to be on stage and we had a really good time and I feel really bonded to the people in that experience on that day, becausewepickedupthecurtainandsaved thatday.Ireallytreasurethatdayandbeing partofthatopportunity

Yiorgo is an arts, entertainment and sports writer A stage, TV and movie actor, he is also a sports entertainer, educator, motivational speaker, writer, storyteller and columnist

FromFamilyFeatures/American HeartAssociation

Despitebusylivesandfullschedules, finding time for regular meals with lovedonesencouragesconnectionsand conversations that can benefit mental andphysicalwell-being Gatheringyour family, friends, coworkers or neighbors at least once a week to spend time togetheroveramealprovidesopportunitiestodecompressandsocialize.

If you’re looking for a little delicious inspiration,theAmericanHeartAssociationrecommendsschedulingonenight perweektocreatearecurringtradition andenjoyfavoritessuchasbreakfastfor dinner Recipes like Egg, Avocado and BlackBeanBreakfastBurritos;Huevos Rancheros; and Southwestern Quinoa and Egg Breakfast Bowls from the Healthy for Good Eat Smart initiative, nationallysupportedbyEggland’sBest, are perfectly suited for sharing while making time to destress at the dinner table

Infact,accordingtoastudyby“CanadianFamilyPhysician,”regularmealsat homewithlovedonescanreducestress, boost self-esteem and make everyone feel connected with mealtime conversations that allow a chance to unplug andunwind.

Meals don’t have to be elaborate for a successful evening together Despite the perceived effort involved with preparing a meal, research published in “Preventive Medicine” shows those who have frequent meals with others, particularly parents with their children,mayimprovesocialandemotional well-being

In addition to the mental and emotional benefits of meals with loved ones, eating together can also encourage healthier choices when better-foryou recipes are on the menu Dining as a group can provide inspiration to try heart-healthy recipes that include the wide variety of vegetables, fruit, whole grains and healthy protein sources recommended by the American Heart Association to help prevent heart diseaseandstroke

To find recipe ideas, conversation startersandmoretipsformealtime,visit heart.org/together

Huevos Rancheros

Servings: 4

Salsa:

„ 1teaspooncanolaoil

„

½cupdicedyellowonion

„ ½cupdicedpoblanopepper,seeds andribsdiscarded

„ 1smallfreshjalapenopepper,seeds andribsdiscarded,minced

„ 1½teaspoonsmincedgarlic

„ 1can(14½ounces)no-salt-added crushedtomatoes

„ 2tablespoonswater

„ ¼teaspoonsalt

HuevosRancheros:

„ 1teaspooncanolaoil

„ 4largeeggs

„ 4corntortillas(6inches),warm

„ 1can(15½ounces)no-salt-added blackbeans,rinsedanddrained

„ ¼cupshreddedlow-fatMexican cheeseblend

„ 1smallavocado,quarteredand sliced

„ 2tablespoonschoppedfresh cilantro(optional)

„ 1mediumlime,cutintofourwedges (optional)

Tomakesalsa:Inmediumsaucepan over medium heat, heat oil swirling to coat bottom Cook onion 2 minutes or until almost soft stirring frequently Cook poblano and jalapeno peppers 2 minutes, stirring frequently Stir in garlic Cook 1 minute Stir in tomatoes, water and salt. Bring to boil. Reduce heattolow.Simmer5minutes.Remove fromheat.Covertokeepwarm.

To make huevos rancheros: In medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat oil swirling to coat bottom. Cook eggs 3-4 minutes, or until whites aresetandedgesarefullycooked. Place one tortilla on each plate. Top each tortilla with beans and one egg, being careful not to break yolk. Gently top each egg with warm salsa, cheese andavocadoslices.

Sprinkle each serving with cilantro andservewithlimewedge,ifdesired.

Southwestern Quinoa and Egg Breakfast Bowls

Servings: 4

„ ¼cupuncookedquinoa rinsed anddrained

„ 2mediumtomatoes,chopped (about2cups)

„ 1cupno-salt-addedfrozencorn, thawed

„ ½mediumavocado,pittedanddiced

„ ¼cupchoppedgreenonions

„ ½cupchoppedfreshcilantro (optional)

„ nonstickcookingspray

„ 4largeeggs

„

⅛teaspoonsalt

„

¼teaspoonpepper

„ redhot-peppersauce,totaste (optional)

Cook quinoa according to package directions Removefromheat.

Spoon quinoa into four bowls Top each with tomatoes, corn, avocado, greenonionsandcilantro,ifdesired.

Lightlyspraylargeskilletovermedium-high heat with nonstick cooking spray Crack eggs into skillet. Sprinkle eggswithsaltandpepper Cook,uncovered, 3-4 minutes, or until egg whites are set but yolks are still runny. Using spatula,carefullytransferoneeggsunny side up into each bowl. Sprinkle with hotsauce,ifdesired.

Egg,

Avocado and Black

Bean Breakfast Burritos

Servings: 4

„ Nonstickcookingspray

„ 1⅓cupsliquideggwhites

„ 1can(15½ounces)no-salt-added blackbeans,rinsedanddrained

„ 4whole-wheattortillas(6inches, lowestsodiumavailable)

„ 2mediumavocados,sliced

„ ¼cuphotsauceorsalsa(lowest sodiumavailable,optional)

Lightly spray large skillet with nonstick cooking spray Heat over mediumheat.

In skillet, stir egg whites constantly with rubber spatula to scramble Cook until eggs are almost set. Add beans, stirring until combined and heated through. Microwave tortillas on high 45 seconds Transfertoworksurface Spreadeggmixtureincenterofeach tortilla. Top with the avocado and hot sauce,ifdesired.

For each burrito, fold two sides of tortilla toward center Starting from closest unfolded side, roll burrito toward remaining unfolded side to enclosefilling Transferwithseamside downtoplates