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April 18, 2012- Volume 42 - Issue 13 |
Downtown Announcements & Events
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The results are in!!!
Downtown Hampton's First Cash Mob
was a SUCCESS!!!!There is another Cash Mob being planned!
Date, time and place will be announced soon.
****************** ******************* If you could take one minute to save out planet, would you?Pledge to conserve water, save energy and
reduce pollution - and win thousands in prizes!
A friendly competition between residents of cities across the U.S to see who can be the most "water-wise." Take a sneak preview of the "Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation" and be sure to tell all your friends to come back March 30 - April 30 to take the pledge. (Residents in the winning cities will
be entered to win great prizes.)
Our Mayor, Molly Ward has proudly pledged her support. Hampton currently ranks #2 in the pledge This program supports the 40th anniversary of the Clean Water Act.  ***************
The Ocean Eagle Has started their season!
They will be running three trips per day
Mondays - Sundays
for $35 per trip/5 hours
Visit their website a
or "like" them on Facebook at
Hampton Roads Charters
For more information call 868-FISH (3474)
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Street Closures for the International Children's Festival 2012
No on-street parking:
Thursday, April 19 after 6pm - until 10pm Saturday, April 21
- Queensway between Wine Street & Eaton Street
Friday, April 20 after 6pm - until 10pm Saturday, April 21
- Eaton Street between Queensway & the entrance to Mill Point Condos
- Queensway between Mill Point Park & Harbour Building
Friday, April 20 - 10am until Saturday, April 21 (approx.10pm)
- Queensway between Wine Street and Eaton Street
Saturday, April 21, 6am until Saturday, April 21 (approx. 9pm)
- Eaton Street closed between Queensway and the entrance into Mill Point.
Surface Parking Lot
Friday, April 20 - 6pm until Saturday, April 21 (approx. 7pm)
- Surface lot between Eaton Street & Wine Street
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Celebrate the Opening of Marvel's The Avengers in IMAX with 
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Marvel Mania at the Virginia Air & Space Center! Marvel Movie Marathon begins April 20! The Virginia Air & Space Center is hosting Marvel Mania, a celebration of the opening of Marvel's TheAvengers in IMAX beginning April 20, 2012. Marvel Mania will offer guests the opportunity to see the finest Marvel classics * in regular digital format.* Guests can see Iron Man 1, Iron Man 2, Thor and Captain America for only $5 each. Marvel's TheAvengers will open May 4 in IMAX. Advance tickets go on sale April 27 and are available at www.vasc.org. Marvel fans can also purchase a special Marvel Mania Pass that includes all four Marvel films in *regular digital format,* Marvel's The Avengers in IMAX and one FREE large popcorn. ******************
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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
March 30-May 10, 2012
Whiskers n' Tails-Feathers n' Scales
Get ready for Whiskers n' Tails-Feathers n' Scales,
a fun show celebrating our love for our four legged and
feathered friends...and even those with scales!
Please visit Blue Skies Gallery for a special day
long event on Saturday, April 7th.
Animals from the SPCA,
in need of loving permanent homes,
will be visiting from
11 am till 4 pm.
There will also be raffles for pet
portraits in a wide range of mediums.
See you there! 
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
Gallery Hours are Tuesday-Friday
10:00 am-6:00 pm and
Weekends 1:00-5:00.
For more information
call 727-1490, email jwjones@hampton.gov
or visit HamptonArts.net.
The Charles H Taylor Arts Center
www.HamptonArts.net
artscom@hampton.gov
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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.
May Meeting schedule: - Economic Development : May 3, 2012 @ 8:30 a.m.
- Security: May 14, 2012 @ 8:30 a.m.
- Public Space Improvement: May 8, 2012 @ 8:30 a.m.
- Joint Coliseum Central/DHDP: May 9, 2012 @ 8:30 a.m.
- Waterfront: May 10, 2012 @ 8:30 a.m.
- Marketing: May 15, 2012 @ 9:30 a.m.
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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 Space: 24 W Queens Way
700+ square feet Separate entrance facing Hampton Courts
Reception area, 2 offices and conference space. Formerly used As Beauty shop, Music Studio and Corporate Headquarters. May be rented as individual offices or the entire space. Contact Edna J. Lawton 757-838-8080 or Valerie Lawton Weaver
to view the space.
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 10 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.
Restaurant space at 555 Settlers Landing Road, Suite M & N: Former restaurant is 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
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.
Thomas Pandolfi in Recital: Sunday, April 22, 2012, 3:00 p.m.
The young American pianist, Thomas Pandolfi, is an exciting virtuoso who is a graduate of The Julliard School with Bachelor's and Master's degrees in piano performance. During the last season, he performed in 17 states and in Europe. His solo concerts emphasize the rich music of Chopin, Liszt, the Russian masters and Gershwin. Come tour the world of music and hear some exciting classics with commentary to enhance the program.
Queen Street Baptist Church
Located at 190 West Queens Way, downtown Hampton.
For more information call (757) 723-6630.
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Phone: (757) 727-1271 Fax: (757) 727-1255
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