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January 18, 2012- Volume 42 - Issue 03
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Downtown Announcements & Events
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In partnership with Metro Productions and the
Peninsula Fine Arts Center, the First
Peninsula-wide "Empty Bowls" event
has come together.
Empty Bowls' goal is to feed hungry families
and individuals in our community.
Potters and other local artists will be
donating their talents to this great event.
The event will take place on February 10, 2012
beginning at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center.
Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.
Your ticket includes a simple meal of
chef-crated soup, plus bread and desert.
Restaurant Chefs from
Brent's Restaurant
Terra
Schlesinger's
Circa 1918
Fresh Market &
Pearl
will all be on hand with their tasty creations.
You will also receive a hand-crafted bowl of
your choice with your ticket purchase.
The bowls have been created by local potters.
One hundred percent of the proceeds
will be donated to local hunger
fighting organizations including
Food Bank of Virginia Peninsula
FISH Emergency Services of Williamsburg
and Lamb House Street Ministries of
Hampton and Newport News.
This project was founded as a grassroots
effort to raise both money and
awareness in the fight against hunger.
For information visit
or email emptybowlsvapeninsula@gmail.com.
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The BID Bus has extended their service to select weekends in the coming winter months.
The following is a schedule:
February 24th - 3pm - 11pmFebruary 25th - 3pm to 11pm
March 9th - 4pm - 12pm
March 10th - 4pm - 12pm
************************* Musasi's will be closed onSundays through April 2012.
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January 2012 Beer Dinner/Tasting
An Evening with St. George
Join us for our Winter Beer Dinner to be held
at St. George Brewery.
Andy Rathmann, master brewer, will share
several varieties from the St. George, Old Richmond,
and Tuppers lines... to include the spectacular
Russian Imperial Stout and Winter Scotch Ale!!
A full, and warming buffet will be provided.
A tour of the facility with discussion of
brewing practices will follow.
Wear a sweater, and bring a jacket.
Friday, 27 January 2012
Seven O'clock in the Evening
St. George Brewing Company
204 Challenger Way
Hampton, VA 23666
757-865-7781
Advance reservations are required.
Seating for this event is $35.00/person,
if secured with payment by
Wednesday, 25 January.
After that date, seating is $40.00/person.
Seating is limited to 48 persons.
For transportation arrangements, call:
757-722-8862
Please be sure to visit
La Bodega Hampton's website at http://www.labodegahampton.com/special_events.asp
for all of their upcoming and ongoing events
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Aspiring Minds School of the Arts "A.M.A."
is having its Grand Opening Saturday, January 21, 2012 beginning at 12 noon. Please join us for registration and information
about our New Art's School located in Hampton. Light refreshments will be served as you are also entertained with performances by our very own A.M.A. Instructors in each field of their specialty which they will be teaching, from Acting,
dance and spoken word. So please be on time so you don't miss out on any of the instructor's performances so that you will have the opportunity to see for yourself why this Arts school is the place where you would want your child or even yourself to come and discover hidden talents. For more information please visit our website You will also find us on Facebook under Aspiring Minds School of The Arts where you will also find pictures and videos of past performances featuring some of your own Aspiring Actors. Aspiring Minds School Of The Arts 127-129 Franklin Street Hampton, VA 23669
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Virginia Air & Space Center Happenings
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The Virginia Air & Space Center and
Downtown Hampton on Ice!
offer a variety of winter
activities for families
to enjoy through March 4, 2012.
Winter Fun Pass - This seasonal pass is $26 per person
and offers hours of fun at the Virginia Air & Space Center
and ice-skating at Downtown Hampton on Ice!
The Peninsula's only,
outdoor ice-skating rink, located at the
Virginia Air & Space Center.
Glacier Run, a motion simulation ride
Virginia Air & Space Center exhibit admission,
which includes the traveling exhibit Bob the Builder -
Project: Build It.
One IMAX admission, valid for one 45-minute or
full-length feature film, including the new blockbuster
Happy Feet Two or Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol.
Season Skate Pass - The unlimited Season Skate Pass
is $55 per person and includes skate admission
and skate rental through March 4, 2012.
For more information please call (757) 727-0900
or visit www.vasc.org.
Downtown Hampton on Ice!
Hours of Operation:
Mondays & Tuesdays: closed
Wednesdays & Thursdays: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Fridays: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturdays: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Sundays: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday, January 16 & 30, Feb 20:
12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Thursday, January 19th
Marker 20: Open Mic Night
Mary Helen's: Mo Better Blues 5-9pm
Friday, January 20th
Marker 20: Mercy Creek
Mary Helen's Creole: 8 pm - midnight - Karaoke
Sunday, January 21th
Marker 20: Sunday Funday Cornhole @ 4pm
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Hampton Public Piers
Winter 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.
February Meeting schedule: - Economic Development: February 2, 2012 @ 8:30 a.m.
- Joint Coliseum Central/DHDP: February 8, 2012 @ 8:30 a.m.
- Waterfront: February 9, 2012 @ 8:30 a.m.
- Public Space Improvement: February 14, 2012 @ 9:30 a.m.
- Marketing: February 21, 2012 @9:30 a.m.
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Blue Skies Gallery
Blue Skies is now offering classes:
Yoga
Watercolor
Acrylic Painting
Oil Painting
Collage Workshop
Polymer Clay
Drawing
Private Lessons
Come by the Gallery or visit
www.blueskiesart.com
for more information
Myeco Visions
January 05, 2012 - January 31, 2012
During the month of January, Blue Skies Gallery
turns into a Green Galleria!
This unique exhibition, juried by EcoArtist
Juliette Marshall, will feature works of art
created by recycling and up-cycling post
consumer materials, and re-purposing objects
otherwise destined for landfills.
Come marvel at this trans-formative art that
reduces our carbon imprints on the earth!
Opening Reception- Saturday, January 07, 2012
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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
Peninsula Glass Guild's
24th Annual Juried Exhibition
December 10, 2011 - January 22, 2012
The Peninsula Glass Guild will mark the start of
their third decade by hosting the
24th Annual Juried Exhibition
at the Charles H. Taylor Arts Center.
Since 1986 members of the
PGG have been promoting quality art
glass to our community.
This annual exhibition provides a
means for the artists to gather for
educational and support purposes.
2011 will bring Virginia's finest glass
artists, professional and non-professional,
to the area to display their work adding a
sparkling luminescence to the center
just in time for the holiday season.
A record number of over 150 works
by more than 40 glass artists from across the
state of Virginia are included.
This year's exhibition, beginning
December 10, 2011 through January 22, 2012
was juried by Charlotte Potter, conceptual artist,
designer and Glass Studio Manager at the
Chrysler Museum.
Ms. Potter selected $1,250 in prizes as well as
the $500 Hampton Arts Commission Award
to deserving glass artists.
Peninsula Glass Guild 24th Annual Juried Exhibition
This Juried Exhibition features over 125
exciting works by 40 of the finest glass artists
working in Virginia today.
Ali Rogan: Allegorical Stories in Glass
The 2010 Best in Show winner,
Ali Rogan of Cristallo Artisans,
will be presenting her latestglass works,
including works created with a variety of
glass processes.
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.
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| New Available Downtown Properties
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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 50,000 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 Real Estate, 757-620-4630. $13.75 per lsf.
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.
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.
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.
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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News for The Downtowner?
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Phone: (757) 727-1271 Fax: (757) 727-1255
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