Latest Events in Virginia(December Updated)

The Stockley Gardens Arts Festival 2024, held in the heart of Norfolk at the picturesque Stockley Gardens Park, promises an enriching cultural experience from October 19 to October 20. This esteemed event, renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse array of artistic expressions, attracts artists and art enthusiasts from across the nation. Attendees can expect to explore an impressive collection of fine arts, crafts, and live performances, all set against the backdrop of Virginia's autumnal beauty. The festival not only showcases the talents of emerging and established artists but also fosters a sense of community through interactive workshops and family-friendly activities. With its commitment to celebrating creativity and fostering artistic appreciation, the Stockley Gardens Arts Festival 2024 stands as a beacon of cultural enrichment and community spirit.

The Avalanche Sale/ UNR Ski Swap Reno is back at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center Hall 1A/B! Join us this November 1 - November 3. Friday 11/1 from 5 pm - 9 pmSaturday 11/2 from 11 am - 6 pmSunday 11/3 from 11 am - 3 pmOur ski and snowboard sale is the best place to find all you need for the upcoming winter. Receive an additional 5% off on Saturday and an additional 10% off on Sunday, but don't wait, gear sells fast! ***Additional discounts do not apply to used customer swap gear*** Products will include everything from alpine skis, and snowboards, to boots and bindings, and a large selection of winter clothing and accessories such as helmets, gloves, and goggles will also be available for purchase. There will be a great selection of new and used products at this year's swap. If you have used gear that you would like to sell, this is your opportunity. To sell your gear: 1) Drop off and check in your gear at our Ski Pro location on the SW corner of Virginia St. and Neil St. and Ski Pro employees will take care of the rest. No more than 10 items per customer. Drop off date starts October 13, 2024. 2) Return to our Ski Pro location in Reno to pick up any unsold items or receive your payment. Gear not picked up by 5pm, November 17th, 2024 will be donated. If your item sells, you will receive payment via check or credit on your credit card valued at 75% of the sold amount. The credit is given to the person who checked the gear in. Card and cardholder must be present, name on card must match name on check-in paperwork. Skis**, snowboards, boots, and bindings are all eligible to be sold at the swap. We DO NOT ACCEPT used clothing (jackets, pants, underlayers, etc.), helmets, or accessories. **Ski bindings MUST be indemnified by their respective manufacturer. Ask a Ski Pro employee if you are unsure if your equipment is eligible for resale. Information Source: The Avalanche Sale | eventbrite

This community event, known as Box Fest, aims to unite individuals from the local community who are committed to providing support for those impacted by suicide. It provides an opportunity for people who have dedicated themselves to training to showcase their skills and captivate an audience with an entertaining showcase of amateur fights while also raising funds for a crucial cause. Information Source: BTB BOXING | eventbrite

Join J.M. Williger at Indy Reads on November 8th at 5:30pm for a reading, discussion, and signing of their debut work, The Rites of Iron. This event is recommended for ages 13+. Proceeds from sales at Indy Reads support our English literacy programming for 400 adult learners each year. The Rites of Iron The Rushali Desert is many things--a swirling tempest of red sand, an arid landscape scoured by incredible heat, and a breeding ground for dangerous beasts. But for Gnash, a young warrior raised in a tribe of wandering nomads, the desert is simply home.Through the Rites of Iron, a coming-of-age ceremony for young warriors in his tribe, Gnash discovers what it means to be truly strong as he fights through the perils of his desolate homeland. Meet the Author: J.M. Williger J. M. Williger, a new author originally from Porter, Indiana, makes his debut with The Rites of Iron, the first novel in The Trials of Gnash series.Before he started writing fantasy, J.M. earned his bachelor's in Kinesiology from Indiana University. After that, he spent some time working with IU Health Bloomington's Cardiopulmonary Rehab Program, before moving to Indianapolis, where he now works with ATI Physical Therapy. This event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: FREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! $10 –This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! $20 –This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! Other –“Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! Information Source: Indy Reads | eventbrite

LEAVE IT ON THE FLOOR DANCE COMPETITION Welcome to the ultimate dance battle! Get ready to show off your best moves at our exciting dance competition. Join us for a day filled with rhythm, passion, and fierce choreography. It's time to showcase your talent and energy on the dance floor. So, gather your crew, lace up your dancing shoes, and leave it all on the floor! Let's see who will take home the title of the best dancer. See you there! Information Source: Pink Butterfly Promotions / Dancing Butterflies | eventbrite

Unlock your creativity in this beginner-friendly watercolor workshop! Learn to paint a cherished family home or a loved one’s house as a thoughtful gift, with coffee & tea, and delicious macarons from @sprinklejoybakes! Hands-On Experience: Dive right into painting with step-by-step instruction. Expert Guidance: I will lead you through the process, ensuring you feel supported. All Skill Levels Welcome: Whether you’re a complete novice or have some experience, this workshop is for you! Workshop Highlights: 🎨 Learn Watercolor Basics: We will start with foundational lessons.🎨 Techniques for Realism: Painting textures like roof tiles, shrubbery, and siding.🎨 Create a Masterpiece: Walk away with your own beautiful artwork ready to frame!Preparation: Email a favorite photo of your home to GiftsThatGiveStudio@gmail.com so I can pre-trace an outline on your paper. Eligibility: Open to all ages who can follow instructions. Materials are provided, and no experience is necessary! Spaces are limited, and my workshops typically sell out—register early! Let’s get creative together! FAQ **Who should join the Watercolor Painting Workshop?** Everyone is welcome! While many participants are looking to create beautiful artwork for their homes, you don't need to be a seasoned artist to join. This workshop is perfect for anyone interested in exploring watercolor painting, whether for personal projects, gifts, or simply for fun. **Do I need any painting experience?** Not at all! This workshop is designed for beginners. Whether you’ve dabbled in painting or have never picked up a brush, I'll guide you through the basics. **What if I can't make the class after reserving a spot?** I understand that life can be unpredictable. However, due to limited spots, I cannot offer refunds. If you can't attend, you’re welcome to transfer your spot to a friend. Just let me know at least 24 hours in advance. **Do you offer private parties or classes?** Absolutely! Private sessions are great for events like bridal showers, birthdays, or just a fun gathering with friends. You provide the space, snacks, and drinks, and I handle the rest! Reach out to me at GiftsThatGiveStudio@gmail.com to discuss details. **Do you offer online courses?** Not yet, but I'm working on it! Stay tuned for updates on my online courses. In the meantime, you can register for my in-person class here or sign up for my newsletter on my website to stay informed about upcoming workshops. www.GiftsThatGiveStudio.com **What about inclement weather?** We reserve the right to reschedule or cancel a class due to severe weather. If we do cancel, you’ll be eligible for a refund or can transfer to a different class. **Do you offer gift cards?** Yes! Gift cards for all occasions are available, allowing the recipient to choose their preferred date and time. Just email us for a link at GiftsThatGiveStudio@gmail.com. Information Source: Dee Miltenberger | eventbrite

Come join SubTo | Gator | Top Tier TC Community Leaders and network with like-minded real estate investors. Whether you are brand new or just getting started in real estate we hope to see you there! We meet every 3rd Thursday of each month at the Schussboom Brewing Co. Information Source: Subto Support | eventbrite

Join author Pamela McColl at Indy Reads on December 5th from 5-6:30pm for a reading, signing, and discussion of her book 'Twas the Night: The Art and History of the Classic Christmas Poem. All ages are welcome! Proceeds from sales at Indy Reads support our English literacy programming for over 400 adult learners each year. 'Twas the Night: The Art and History of the Classic Christmas Poem In celebration of the Christmas season’s most well-known and oft-recited poem, “A Visit From St. Nicholas” (also commonly referred to as “ ’Twas the Night Before Christmas”), Pamela McColl provides a collection of illustrations, snippets of literature, and historical tidbits related to Clement Clark Moore’s renowned rhyme. The author’s illuminating peek into the formulation and reception of the poem is well organized, with lovely, colorful images from various sources peppering the pages of text. Readers are given not only the background of the poem—written in 1822 and published in 1823—but also the origins of St. Nicholas and the varying cultural customs tied to Christmas throughout history. Meet the Author Pamela McColl is an author and publisher. Her latest book 'Twas The Night: The Art and History of the Classic Christmas Poem was ten years in the making and brings both her love of history, art and illustration to the story behind the poem. After studying Canadian and American history she worked for twenty years as a corporate art consultant before beginning her writing and publishing career in the late 1990s. This event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: FREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! $10 –This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! $20 –This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! Other –“Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! Information Source: Indy Reads | eventbrite

On Friday, December 6 at 5:30pm, join Indianapolis' own Maurice Broaddus for a reading and signing of his recent books: Black Panther: T'Challa Declassified and Breath of Oblivion! This event is for booklovers of all ages. Proceeds from sales at Indy Reads support our English literacy programming for more than 400 adult learners each year. Black Panther: T’Challa Declassified He’s a king, a hero, a loving brother and son, a husband to a goddess. The orphan king—the Haramu-Fal—and the Damisa-Sarki. And a man facing his doubts, his failures, and his destiny. Revisit the life of one of Marvel Comics’ most iconic and inspiring characters via in-world interviews, journal entries, newspaper articles, and intelligence briefings from S.H.I.E.L.D. and other agencies. Black Panther: T'Challa Declassified draws on more than half a century of classic tales to present an insightful, completely unique—and completely personal—take on one of the most talked-about heroes of all time. Featuring the perspectives of T’Challa’s most important allies and enemies, including Shuri, Queen-Mother Ramonda, Ororo Munroe aka Storm, Everett K. Ross, Erik Killmonger, and the White Wolf, and accounts of some of Marvel Comics’ most memorable moments, this first-of-its-kind archival collection is a must-read for fans of all ages. Breath of Oblivion The Muungano empire strived and struggled to form a utopia when they split away from old earth. Freeing themselves from the endless wars and oppression of their home planet in order to shape their own futures and create a far-reaching coalition of city-states that stretched from Earth and Mars to Titan. With the wisdom of their ancestors, the leadership of their elders, the power and vision of their scientists and warriors they charted a course to a better future. But the old powers could not allow them to thrive and have now set in motion new plots to destroy all that they've built. In the fire to come they will face down their greatest struggle yet. Amachi Adisa and other young leaders will contend with each other for the power to galvanize their people and chart the next course for the empire. Fela Buhari and her elite unit will take the fight to regions not seen by human eyes, but no training will be enough to bring them all home. Stacia Chikeke, captain of the starship Cypher, will face down enemies across the stars, and within her own vessel, as she searches for the answers that could save them all. An award-winning Afrofuturist and librarian, Maurice Broaddus had over a hundred short stories published in such places as Lightspeed Magazine, Black Panther: Tales from Wakanda, Out There Screaming, Asimov’s, Weird Tales, Magazine of F&SF, and Uncanny Magazine. With over a dozen novels in print, his latest include Sweep of Stars, Breath of Oblivion, Black Panther: T’Challa Declassified, Unfadeable, Pimp My Airship, & The Usual Suspects. Learn more at MauriceBroaddus.com! This event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: FREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! $10 –This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! $20 –This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! Other –“Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! Information Source: Indy Reads | eventbrite

Join local author Ashleyne Seitz on Saturday, December 7th from 2-4pm at Indy Reads for a reading and signing of her newest adventure book, Violindy: A Hilarious and Cozy Heist Novel. All ages are welcome! Proceeds from sales at Indy Reads support our English literacy programming for more than 400 adult learners each year. Violindy: A Hilarious and Cozy Heist Novel Carrie is just an introverted millennial violin player minding her own business when she's arrested for crimes she didn't commit. Thrown into the world of thievery and mistaken for a dangerous crime boss, Carrie has to adapt to her new surroundings while she manages her clinical anxiety. Her only allies are a young boy with the mouth of a sailor, a giant man who barely speaks, and a former coworker with unexpected hobbies. Can Carrie lead this ragtag crew on a heist of epic proportions? Or will her panic attacks and social faux pas send her to prison? Violindy is a daring, funny, and unexpected caper about adapting and making new friends, even in the most stressful circumstances. R. Ashleyne Seitz is a writer, coach, and goofball who lives in Indianapolis. She loves good stories, CrossFit, games, dark chocolate, and hanging out with her friends. Since writing is easier for her than speaking, she chronicles her experiences as a mentally-ill millennial on her weekly blog. Visit ashleyne.me to read recent posts, receive future book updates, and say hello! This event is Pay-What-You-Can. Here’s what your suggested donation can do for the Indy Reads community: FREE – This ticket is for attendees that would like to attend this event and are unable to purchase a ticket. Indy Reads values our community and facilitators. We are proud to provide programming to all. Thank you for being a part of our community! $10 –This donation covers the cost of one attendee to this event. Indy Reads strives to bring the very best programming to Fountain Square and all Hoosiers. Thank you for helping us to keep our quality programs accessible for all! $20 –This donation covers the cost of two attendees to this event. If you are attending as an individual, your ticket at this level makes it possible for another who cannot afford a ticket to attend. It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to support programs that enrich the lives of all Hoosiers. Thank you for your support! Other –“Pay-What-You-Can” really does mean pay what you can. Indy Reads appreciates that every one of our community members is able to support our vision of 100% literacy for all in different ways. Whether you can pay $5 or $50, we are so excited to see you – and thank you for your support! Information Source: Indy Reads | eventbrite