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As spring begins to bloom, March brings with it many reminders of all the family-friendly fun to be had along our coast.

february 11 - 12 through March 9 FREE concert

Virginia Beach Gun Show

Virginia Beach Convention Center february 11 - 12

Coastal Virginia Magazine WineFest

VB Convention Center

Join us every Thursday through March 9 for a FREE concert by one of Hampton Roads’ best local bands, hosted live by WHRO’s Paul Shugrue! Every Out of the Box concert starts at 7pm with doors opening at 6pm. Concerts are standing room only - please contact info@sandlercenter.org or call 757.385.2535 regarding a VIP table purchase or sponsorship. Performances are as follows:

March 9: Bobby Blackhat

March 9

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT TOWN CENTER

Live entertainment continues to be the star of the show at the Virginia Beach Town Center, with a month-long schedule of live performances that’ll have you singing, laughing, and dancing along. Out of the Box Emerging Artists Series

Sandler Center for the Performing Arts

March 11

BALLET COPPÉLIA

SANDLER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

MARCH 11 AT 2:00 P.M., 7:00 P.M.

In the heart of the ViBe district, see scores of exhibiting artists in Virginia Beach’s only artists’ cooperative. Meet with many while they create, then take home a memory of your visit!

Only blocks from the beach, come bask in the art of Virginia Beach.

Join Ballet Virginia for this classic comic ballet for the whole family to enjoy. Everyone will be captivated by Dr. Coppélius’ charming life-like doll, Coppélia, and the entertaining mix-up that ensues. There is young love, jealousy, mistaken identities, and mischief. But, in the end, true love wins. Delightful music by Delibes and beautiful choreography danced by our professional company will make this a ballet not to miss. Tickets may be purchased online or at the Sandler Center’s box office.

March 17-19

A ST. PADDY’S DAY TRADITION

51ST ANNUAL YUENGLING

SHAMROCK MARATHON

VIRGINIA BEACH OCEANFRONT office@connectormagazines.com

You don’t have to be Irish to go for the gold during VB’s favorite St. Patrick’s Day tradition. The Yuengling Shamrock Marathon celebrates its golden anniversary this year with its usual weekend-long festivities, which include a race distance for every goal and for all ages and abilities (Marathon, Half Marathon, 8K, and other challenges) and a post-race celebration at the finish line, complete with music, Irish stew, and Yuengling beer, of course!

March

4, 11, 18, 25

FARMERS’ MARKETS

Spring is almost around the corner, and we can feel it in the air. Get a head start on the best of the season with a visit to one of our beloved farmers’ markets.

SHORE DRIVE FARMERS MARKET / LYNNHAVEN COFFEE COMPANY

Grab a coffee from Lynnhaven Coffee Company and shop among the locals as you browse a variety of products from area farms, artisans, bakers, seafood producers, and more every Saturday, from 9 a.m. until noon at the Shore Drive Farmers Market. Vendors include Full Quiver Farms, B&H Produce, Veg Out Gardens, Gateaux Bakery, and many, many more.

MARKETPLACE contact MICHELLE WESTBERRY michelle@connectormagazines.com (757) 567-9354