ART & CULTURE
REIMAGINE NORFOLK
BARRY ART MUSEUM AT ODU - this 24,000 SF museum features a translucent façade and will debut in Fall 2018. Philanthropists Carolyn K. and Richard F. Barry will have pieces from their private collection on display
VIRGINIA STAGE COMPANY - the company is celebrating 40 seasons of productions in the Wells Theatre in 2018. The Attucks Theatre will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2018
GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS - celebrating 30 years of excellence in arts education in 2018. The school recently moved into its expanded space after a successful fundraising campaign of $6.2 million
KICKSTART ART GALLERY - a new public meeting space where artist, designers, creators, visionaries and the curious can find inspiration. Located at 117 E. Princess Anne Road
CHRYSLER MUSEUM MASTER PLAN - the City is evaluating ways to combat flooding in this area in which protection strategies include raising Grace Street, adding a flood barrier and utilizing new construction as additional flood barrier
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CHRYSLER HALL - proposed renovations to this nearly 50-year-old building include expanding the lobby space, adding 200 seats, new stairwells from the dress circle to the balcony level and more
2018 VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL TATTOO - “Above and Beyond the Call of Duty” Honoring, Remembering and Celebrating the Medal of Honor Recipients (of which only 71 remain) is the theme of the 2018 Tattoo
LAFAYETTE GATEWAY SCULPTURE - arriving in summer 2018 at the entrance of Fairmont Park. The limestone sculptures take on the form of a trolley car with changing LED lights. Norfolk Arts project
ADMIRALS HOCKEY - signed a 3-year agreement with the City and ECHL to pay play at SCOPE through the 2020-2021 season. In addition, MEAC also signed on for an additional 3 years of the annual championship in Norfolk
SCOPE - the Oak View Group partnership continues with renovation plans being researched and discussed. Naming Rights opportunities are under consideration