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November 2, 2011- Volume 41 - Issue 92
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Downtown Announcements & Events
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Attention Downtown Retail Shops
The Holiday Retail Promotion
is in Full Swing. The promotion started October 31rst
and will last through December 31rst.
Please contact Sherry or Summer at the DHDP
with any questions.
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The DHDP would like to say "Thank you"
to everyone who came out andcelebrated with us at our Annual Dinner on
Tuesday, October 25th.
A very special "Thank you" goes out to Mary Bunting,
our guest speaker, and to our
generous sponsors:
Old Point National Bank
Lackey Saunders
Foremost Flowers
and Bob Harper Photography
Congratulations to our Award Winners:
Stakeholder of the Year - Amory LeCuyer
Volunteer of the Year - Ruth Simmons
Downtowner of the Year - Peter Pittman
 
 
  
 
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The DHDP would like to congratulate the winner of our
5 Step Downtown Dollar Promotion. The drawing was conducted on Monday, October 24th and James Warrick Jones is the Winner!!! Congratulations James!!
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My Li'l Boutique is located on 47 East Queens Way, Downtown Hampton 757-592-3421 Come check out My Li'l Boutique. We are a li'l store that specializes in all natural handmade bath and body products for men, women and kids with over 30 scents to choose from.. We also specialize in scented soy tarts, our popular martini novelty scented candles, massage candles, girlie girl hair accessories, beautiful engraved glassware and much more. We also accept special orders on engraving for glassware. Mention seeing this ad in the Downtowner and receive 10% off of your total purchase. Hours: Tues & Wed 10am - 6 pm Thurs & Fri 10am - 8 pm Saturday 10am - 4pm *******************************************************************************************************************************************
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Celebrate the First Recorded English Christmas in North America at the Fourth Annual First Light Celebration in Hampton, Virginia December 2 --Special holiday event hosted by the Hampton History Museum-- On Friday, December 2,2011, the Hampton History Museum
will commemorate the first recorded English Christmas
in North America (which took place in Hampton!)
with the Fourth annual First Light Celebration. The event is free and open to the public. The action begins at 5:30 p.m. with Olde English caroling,
children's activities, ginger cakes, wassail, corn cakes, and more!
At 6:00 p.m., attendees will enjoy a reenactment of the story of
Captain John Smith and the Kecoughtan natives. At 7:00 p.m., part two of the evening kicks-off with "A Taste of Christmas: The History of Chocolate in America" featuring Colonial Williamsburg's chocolate maker, Jim Gay, with a demonstration and free samples of American Heritage Chocolate. Immediately following is the unveiling of the FIRST LIGHT Candle by the YANKEE CANDLE Company. For more information on the Fourth annual First Light Celebration, check out www.hampton.gov/history_museum or contact the Hampton History Museum at 757/727-1610. ********************************************************************************************************************************
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********************************************************************************************************************************** Start your Christmas shopping early at
The Virginia Store where the 2011 limited edition Oyster Bay Santa fromThe Chesapeake Bay Christmas Company is now available. **********************************************************************************************************************************
The Hampton University Musical Arts Society
will present Urban Souls Dance Company on Nov. 11 at 8 p.m. at Ogden Hall on the campus of Hampton University. Based in Houston, the Urb
an Souls Dance Company
believes in bridging gaps between
the worlds of urban life and dance theater.
Dedicated to the preservation and creation of historical
and contemporary dances, Urban Souls celebrates cultural themes
that educate and entertain. This dance troupe provides audiences
with more than just a dance performance, but a passionate
"dance experience that will inspire and energize audiences."
Admission is $30 general, $15 for students.
Tickets are available online at ticketmaster.com,
or call the HU Convocation Center box office at
(757) 728-6800, Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Call (757) 728-6508 for more information on
attending a master class with
Urban Souls Dance Company.
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Participate in the Hampton Holly Days Parade
Saturday, December 10 - 7pm
Everyone loves to watch a parade, but think of the fun
you could have by being a
participant in the Hampton Holly Days Parade in
Downtown Hampton.
This parade is telecast live on WVEC-TV so besides
the fun of participating you could be a TV star.
If you would like to have an entry in the parade,
you can contact us at 727-6387
or visit www.hampton.gov/parks/holly_days
for more information or to download an application.
All parade entry applications are due November 10
at the mandatory meeting in
Hampton City Council Chambers.
Entries submitted after that date will be accepted
only as space and need allow and will incur a $50 late fee.
We're also looking for volunteers to help with the parade;
you can download the application at the above mentioned website.
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Virginia Air & Space Center Happenings
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On October 29, 2011, the
20th Annual Halloween Bash
at the Virginia Air & Space Center
set a new record attendance with
over 2,000 ghouls and goblins.
This surpassed last year's record of
nearly 1,800 people in attendance.
Included in the activities was a
costume contest for all ages.
Winners of the 20th Annual Halloween Bash
Costume Contest include:
Ages 2 & under
1st - Hayden Schulz
2nd - Vann Dietz
3rd - Layla Tatum
Ages 3 - 4
1st - Rainer Vollette, Tobey Weymouth & Theseus Vollette
2nd - Blake Boyce
3rd - Kirsten Price
Ages 5 - 6
1st - Emily Martin
2nd - Jazmen Allen
3rd - Asia Imholt
Ages 7 - 8
1st - Taylor Blackley
2nd - Justice Menzel
3rd - Jonas Sosnowski
Ages 9 - 12
1st - Noveigh & Corbin Vollette
2nd - Sarah Allbrandt
3rd - Ayanna Millner & Sarah Smith-Nolker
Ages Teen to Adult
1st - Logan Sauer
2nd - Bonnie Lafoumtaine
3rd - Ryanne Bolanda & Cathy Fon
Winners of the 20th Annual Halloween Bash
Window Decorating Contest were:
1st Place: Old Hampton Ice Cream Parlor
5 E. Queens Way, Hampton, VA 23669
2nd Place: Java Junkies
768 Settlers Landing Rd., Hampton, VA 23669
3rd Place: Hampton Souvenir & Gift Shoppe
47 E. Queens Way, Hampton, VA 23669
The winning businesses received special treats from the
Virginia Air & Space Center
for their super-spooky decorating.
 
HAPPY FEET TWO: AN IMAX 3D EXPERIENCE
Opens November 18 at the Riverside 3D IMAX Theater
at the Virginia Air & Space Center
Happy Feet Two, the highly anticipated sequel to
Happy Feet, takes audiences on another chilly adventure,
this time in IMAX 3D, when the film opens on
November 18, 2011 at the Riverside 3D IMAX Theater
at the Virginia Air & Space Center.
Tickets for Happy Feet Two: An IMAX 3D
Experience are now on sale. The film will show
November 18 through December 15, 2011.
The sequel to "Happy Feet," the
Academy AwardŽ-winning animated smash hit,
"Happy Feet Two" returns audiences to the
magnificent landscape of Antarctica in superb 3D.
Happy Feet Two has not yet been rated.
www. happyfeettwo.warnerbros.com
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Wednesday, November 2 Oyster Alley: Don Butcher Live Acoustic Fun 5:30-9pm Marker 20: Welcome Caribbean 1500 - Davis Murray Thursday, November 3
Marker 20: Open Mic Night
Mary Helen's: Mo Better Blues 5-9pm
Friday, November 4
Marker 20: Rio
Mary Helen's Creole: 8 pm - midnight - Karaoke
Sunday, November 5
Marker 20: Sunday Funday Cornhole @ 4pm
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Hampton Public Piers
Fall Hours
Monday - Saturday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm
For Anytime Assistance Contact
Kate, Dockmaster @ 727-1276
For reservations or more information, please contact the
Dockmaster, Kate Lawrence, at
757-727-1276 or kate@downtownhampton.com
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Economic Development
The DHDP Economic Development Committee has developed 3 incentive programs for Downtown Hampton Property and Business Owners. The DHDP staff looks forward to working with you; please contact Sherry Spring at 727-1271 or sherry@downtownhampton.com for more information.
For details about these programs visit www.downtownhampton.com.
Get Involved In Downtown
You are invited to attend and participate in our monthly committee meetings at the DHDP office.
October Meeting schedule: - Economic Development Committee: November 3, 2011 @ 8:30 a.m.
- Public Space Improvement Committee: November 8, 2011 @ 9:30 a.m.
- Joint DHDP/CC Committee: November 9, 2011 @ 8:30 a.m.
- Waterfront Committee: November 10, 2011 @ 8:030 a.m.
- Security Committee: November 14, 2011 @ 8:30 a.m.
- Marketing Committee: November 15, 2011 @ 8:30 a.m.
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Blue Skies Gallery
Starry Night
November 4th - December 31
If you sense some magic in the air it is because
The Blue Skies Art Gallery's "Starry Starry Night"
annual Holiday show is just around the corner.
Enchanting Downtown Hampton during the months of
November and December, the gallery will feature
unique and one-of-a-kind holiday gifts and
decor for the discerning eye. Carry on or start the
magical Holiday tradition of collecting artisan
crafted ornaments from our decorated trees.
Embark on this fairy-tale season with a visit to
Blue Skies Art Gallery
during our open house weekend,
November 4th, 5th and 6th
Free and open to the public.
Blue Skies Gallery
26 South King Street
Hampton, Va. 23669
Hours- 10-5:30 Tuesday-Saturday
Noon to 5:00 on Sunday
Closed Mondays.
www.blueskiesart.com
Charles H. Taylor Arts Center
Small Works: Miniatures by Hampton Roads Artists
October 23- December 4, 2011
Over 187 artists from throughout Hampton Roads
will participate in this group invitational exhibition
featuring more than 503 pieces in all media.
Two dimensional artists were challenged to create
art works less than 20 square inches,
while three dimensional works must fit
within a 4.5 inch cube.
Gallery Manager, James Warwick Jones
served as Curator for the exhibition
and selected non-monetary awards of First, Second
and Third Place, eight Awards of Merit by
media and ten Honorable Mentions.
By virtue of the numbers of artists and art works,
ironically, despite their small size,
this may be one of the largest gallery
exhibitions ever held in Hampton Roads.
The exhibition continues through
December 4, 2011. Admission is Free.
Gallery Hours are
Tuesday-Friday 10:00 am-6:00 pm
and Weekends 1:00-5:00.
4205 Victoria Boulevard,
Hampton, VA 23669
For more information call 727-1490,
email jwjones@hampton.gov or
visit HamptonArts.net.
Susan Burgoyne
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AVAILABLE FOR SALE
Sunset Boating Center
800 Armistead Avenue
6 acres - dry boating storage facility
4.2 Million
For Further information contact
Doug Shepard 757-515-4528
RETAIL & OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE FOR LEASE
Office/Retail: Harbour Centre, 2 Eaton Street:
Over 73,423 square feet of available space. Amenities include superior location, Downtown Hampton Enterprise Zone, high speed internet capability, high speed data capability with bandwidth up to OC-12, local telephone service, long distance telephone service, video teleconferencing capabilities. For more information contact Chris Bendit, Divaris Realty, 757-620-4630. Leaseable square feet, divided as follows:
Suite 102: 1,450 l.s.f. (shell)
Suite 106: 3,644 l.s.f.
Suite 200: 2,634 l.s.f.
Suite 202: 2,458 l.s.f. (shell)
Suite 300: 1,391 l.s.f.
Suite 302: 1,333 l.s.f. (shell)
Suite 308: 1,291 l.s.f.
Suite 400: 2,250 l.s.f.
Suite 401: 604 l.s.f. (shell)
Suite 506: 3,312 l.s.f.
Suite 600: 9,929 l.s.f.
Suite 603: 2,439 l.s.f.
Suite 700: 5,611 l.s.f.
Suite 807: 3,971 l.s.f.
Suite 1102A: 395 l.s.f.
Suite 1103: 3,271 l.s.f.
Suite 1200: 15,680 l.s.f.
Suite 1400: 11,760 l.s.f.
Retail/Office Space at 12 Old Town Lane: This suite is on the first floor and has housed, at varying times a sandwich shop, beauty parlor and retail store. The suite is 1,214 square feet. For more information, contact Robert E. Long and Associates, Ltd., 757-723-7742.
Office Space at 21B East Queens Way: This suite is on the second floor above the Marker 20 restaurant. It has a reception room with space for two secretaries, two executive offices and a conference room. The suite has Williamsburg colors, chair rail, crown molding and Williamsburg chandeliers. The suite is 800 square feet. For more information, contact Robert E. Long and Associates, Ltd., 757-723-7742.
Retail/Office Space at 5 West Queens Way, Suite 101: This suite is on the first floor and currently built out as office space. The suite is 3,178 sq feet and handicap accessible. For more information, contact Robert E. Long and Associates, Ltd., 757-723-7742.
Retail/Office Space at 5 West Queens Way, Suite 102: This suite is on the first floor and currently built out as office space. The suite is 1,266 square feet and handicap accessible. For more information, contact Robert E. Long and Associates, Ltd., 757-723-7742.
Office space at 10E West Queens Way: This is a very small suite suitable for one individual on the first floor of the building. The suite is 167 square feet. For more information, contact Robert E. Long and Associates, Ltd., 757-723-7742.
Retail/Office Space at 514 Settlers Landing Road:
This two-story building is 1,832 square feet. For more information, contact Dick Fore, Owner @ 757-723-2858.
Office space at 1 West Queens Way The second floor of the Bank of America building is 1,400 square feet. Large open space suitable for cubicles, elevator, janitorial, all utilities included. Wi-fi and Broadband available. Includes use of large formal conference room $1750 per month. Additional executive office available. For more information contact Don Slater, CB Ellis 757-838-3575 or droe@medermottandroe.com
Retail/Office space Hampton Harborside Shops 700 Setters Landing Road Located adjecent to the Crowne Plaza Hotel and on the beautiful Downtown Hampton Waterfront. For more information contact Jay Burnell, DiVaris, 757-497-2113.
Office space at 47 E. Queens Way:
Three individual offices for rent. Ideal for new or small businesses wanting a basic business office address presence. Shared lobby - waiting room, shared conference room, shared Internet.
Office 1 - 10x10 ft - $200.00/month
Office 2 - 11 x 13 ft - $250.00/month
Office 3 - 12x16ft - $300.00/month
For more information contact Jim Gervais, 757-728-0099.
100 Bridge Street, Building D:
Next to Virginia Air & Space Center!
Great COMMERCIAL SPACE for Rent near Downtown Hampton waterfront.
$500.00 signing bonus!
$2,000.00/month, Water/HRSD, garbage collection, lawn service, snow removal all included. First Floor, Approx 1,500 sq/ft. Two nice bay windows, 3 entrances, no internal load baring walls and the tenant can change the floor plan! Right now the space is set up as a Day Spa, Lots of pluming Wood flooring entrance/waiting room/pedicure suite, Private bathroom, One large carpeted office with separate entrance, Aesthetician wet-room with sink, 3 carpeted massage rooms or offices (2 have sinks), Large storage room, Handicap ramp, Reserved off-street parking, Central heat and air-conditioning, Walk to downtown Hampton, Dining, Courts, and water front.
Call: (757) 723-1899 ask for Dr. Steele,
Available August 10th 2011
100 Bridge Street, Building D:
Commercial office or artist space with approx 145 sq feet rents for $200/month. Includes private bath and balcony. The space has no internal load baring walls and the tenant can change the floor plan. It can expand to 345 sq feet for $300/month. Entrance is shared with photography studio. Located next to the Virginia Air and Space Center and Towne Bank. For more information contact Dr. Steele at 757-723-1899.
Retail/Office space located at 47 East Queens Way:
For more information contact Barry Epstein, Barry Realty, 757-723-7561.
Office: Mill Point Center located at 101 Eaton Street:
This 2nd floor suite is 3,585 square feet. Amenities include private parking lot, kitchenette, full-service, private offices and open areas for cubicles. Located on prominent corner in Downtown Hampton with view of Mill Point Park and Hampton River. A 3-year minimum lease is required at $15.50 per square foot. Contact Teresa Nettles, Thalhimer Realty, 757-873-9268, teresa.nettles@thalhimer.com
Retail space at 199 West Queens Street:
This building is 3,750 square feet on one floor and is sub-dividable for multiple tenants. Entire building is currently being remodeled For more information contact Amory LeCuyer at 757-675-2753, info@hamptonhouseauctions.com.
Office space at 50 West Queens Way: Newly remodeled office space on historic Queens Way. Available 1,800 square feet of space can be subdivided into smaller spaces and offers conference room amenities. Brand new elevator. $16.00/sf includes utilities. Private parking based on per square ft. leased is available and all-day and 2-hour parking in immediate adjacent public parking lots and on-street and City of Hampton Parking Garage which is within walking distance. Also, within walking distance is City Hall, Circuit and General District Court, City Treasures an Assessors Office and many wonderful shops and restaurants. FREE Hampton Public Wi-fi and high speed Internet is available. For more information contact Teresa Nettles, Thalhimer Commercial Real Estate, 757-873-9268, teresa.nettles@thalhimer.com.
Retail space at 525 Bridge Street:
This building has 2,200 square feet of space. Rent: $8.25 per square foot ($1,500/month), net of utilities and janitorial , 3% escalation. Adjacent to Hampton Yacht Club, close to other marinas, restaurants, shops, offices. Convenient to I-64, Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Exclusively Listed By Read Commercial Properties, Inc. For more information contact William C. Andrews, IV (757) 865-6600 wca@readcompanies.com.
Retail space at 50 Old Hampton Lane: Suite is858 square feet retail space with office, bathroom and storage. For more information contact David Yeatts with Yeatts & Company at 757-873-8888. Restaurant space at 555 Settlers Landing Road, Suite M & N:
Former restaurantis 5,162 square feet with 2-kitchens with equipment, 2-entrances, restrooms and large storage area.Contact David Yeatts with Yeatts & Company at 757-873-8888. 
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Faith Based Organization Announcements
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St. John's Episcopal Church
Located at 100 W. Queens Way, downtown Hampton. For more information call (757) 722-2568 www.stjohnshampton.org.
First Baptist Church of Hampton
Located at 229 North King Street, downtown Hampton. For more information call (757) 723-0988 or visit www.thefbch.org
Hampton Baptist Church
Located at 40 Kings Way, downtown Hampton. For more information call (757) 723-0707
http://www.hamptonbaptist.org
First United Methodist Church
Located 110 East Queen Street, downtown Hampton. For more information call (757) 723-6577.
First Presbyterian Church
Located at 514 South Armistead Ave., downtown Hampton. For more information call (757) 723-0114.
Queen Street Baptist Church
Located at 190 West Queens Way, downtown Hampton. For more information call (757) 723-6630.
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Email: summer@downtownhampton.com
Phone: (757) 727-1271
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Web: http://www.downtownhampton.com
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