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David Adam Beloff, a photographer who grew up in Hampton Roads, captures many moments with his camera. David's work spans from artsy black & white images to the colorful rockstars that perform at various venues in Hampton Roads. See more of his work on his Website.
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■ 31 January 2012 | 1:16 PM
The Benefit Series: The National Kidney Foundation
Last weekend, a major benefit "dance-a-thon" took place at The Wyndham Hotel in Virginia Beach. The goal was to boogie down while raising funds for the National Kidney Foundation. I have to say, this was MY kind of fundraiser! People were groovin' and shakin' to the tunes of The Beachnuts and rockn' and rollin' for a great cause.
Additionally, there were nurses on hand to take peoples' blood pressure and the American Red Cross was present for blood donations. One room was filled with vendors who so graciously donated their time and money to rent booths for the cause. Atlantic Bay Mortgage Senior Mortgage Banker Brad Furman invited me to the fundraiser so I could blog and help spread the word about this wonderful benefit.
HERE ARE MY PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE EVENT:
Mr. Wallace Green organized the event. Here he is dancing with his lovely wife.:
More info on The National Kidney Foundation:
How does my fundraising help?
- Our free Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP™) has screened 140,000 at-risk individuals.
- Our support of medical research for kidney and related diseases recently reached $80 million.
- Our groundbreaking END THE WAIT! initiative has spurred the kidney community to action to end the wait for a kidney transplant in the U.S.
- Our educational conferences, clinical guidelines and continuing medical education courses have enabled thousands of kidney health care professionals to acquire the latest skills and raise standards of care.
How is the money used?
More than 80% of every dollar raised for the NKF goes directly to support programs and services, including early detection, education, patient assistance, professional training and research.
NKF meets the extensive standards of the Wise Giving Alliance of the Better Business Bureau, America's most trusted charity evaluator.
How do I create a fundraising page?
It's easy! Click HERE!
How much does it cost to create a fundraising page?
There is no registration fee to create a fundraising page. We ask that everyone who participates either fund-raises or makes a donation.
What does the average participant raise?
The average fundraiser raises $120 - $200. However, we are happy with any contribution. Remember your special fundraising occasion deserves celebrations! Set your goals high!
What are benefits of using online fundraising?
Online fundraising is designed to make your fundraising efforts more successful. Here are some of the benefits of fundraising online.
- Saves money on stamps by sending emails instead of solicitation letters through the mail.
- Keeps track of donors through the use of built-in online fundraising tools.
- Sends thank you notes via email upon receiving donations.
- Provides donors the benefit of automatic confirmation email receipts to use for tax purposes.
- Ability to accept credit cards so donors don't need to hassle with checks.
- Saves time by allowing the system to process all the data and eliminates paper work.
- It's fun setting up your web page!
How can my company match my funds?
Matching gifts are a great way to increase donations. Check to see if your company will match employee contributions and encourage your donors to do the same. To take part in a matching gifts program, request an application from your benefits manager or human resources department. Send the completed form to the National Kidney Foundation office, and the staff will verify receipt of your gift and complete the process.
How do I turn in donations?
Funds raised online are automatically directed to the Foundation. For funds raised offline, these can be turned in to the local National Kidney Foundation office any time of year.
Who do I make checks payable to?
Please make checks payable to The National Kidney Foundation.
■ 29 January 2012 | 8:19 PM
Finally, traditional jazz makes its nightly appearance in Hampton Roads at HAVANA NIGHTS JAZZ & CIGAR BAR
HAVANA NIGHTS JAZZ AND CIGAR BAR definitely takes our region to new heights with the opening of their perfect little jazz club. There is no doubt that this is the premiere place to see & hear live jazz every single night. Personally, I have been craving a spot like this and lo & behold, here it is right in my backyard: Town Center, Virginia Beach!
My plan is to become a regular at HAVANA NIGHTS because it can help to provide a perfect evening. The spot is composed of three elements: A cozy Caribbean-inspired restaurant, a powerful & private cigar bar & a sweet jazz club which doubles as a recording studio. What a find! Don't let the name HAVANA NIGHTS JAZZ AND CIGAR BAR fool you though, there is no smoking in the jazz club or the restaurant. Only upstairs in the private, members-only cigar bar can one light up, and they have provided a top-of-the-line ventilation system for their smokers. Honestly, they spared no expense to make this place one of the best venues in all of Hampton Roads. My kind of hotspot for sure!
As they built out HAVANA NIGHTS, the decision was made to excavate underneath ground level for the placement of the jazz club. This action, along with state of the art electrical equipment, makes the jazz club an ideal recording studio. With options like this, HAVANA NIGHTS will undoubtedly bring the best jazz musicians in the industry right to our doorstep. Thank goodness! We are long overdue for some real jazz, and who better to hire as music director than local jazz great John Toomey? This Maestro will certainly bring us the best talent in the industry...in fact, he's already gotten started! This weekend, HAVANA NIGHTS hosted the incredible jazz saxophonist/flutist Gary Thomas. The audience and I were blown away by the beautiful & powerful jazz music which sifted through our whiskey glasses. Ahhhhhh...
HERE ARE MY PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE SHOW:
■ 28 January 2012 | 11:21 AM
Our Virginia Opera's newest show, "Orphee'" is a haunting & tantalizing look into the mysterious world of opera noir.
The question that was asked of me tonight at the dress rehearsal of our Virginia Opera's new show, "Orphee'" was, "Do you think that the people of Hampton Roads are ready for Orphee'"? This is a good and very valid question because, after all, it's a known fact that Hampton Roads is usually about two years behind the cutting edge city of New York where all the newest things happen. Being that ALL operas were brand new/modern at one point in time, it will be interesting to see the Hamptonroadsians' reactions for sure. Let's dig deeper...
"Orphee'" is a modern opera in the sense that it was written in recent years by composer Philip Glass. The music is so haunting & cinematic that one cannot help but be swept up in its magic. The audience will find themselves drawn into this opera more and more deeply. This opera is very "opera noir" with dark, mysterious and ambiguous undertones. One of our Virginia Symphony Orchestra musicians who is playing in the orchestra of "Orphee'" compared this opera to a David Lynch film. (Opera? David Lynch film? ...interesting!) You can certainly see by my photographs that THIS IS NO ORDINARY OPERA. The director uses twins/doubles to convey reflections of people in mirrors. Visually, this makes for a fantastic effect.
SPOILER ALERT: What is "Orphee'" about? Let me give this a valiant try: The show is a re-telling of the Orpheus myth. Boy and girl have marital problems, girl dies unexpectedly, boy chases girl into the underworld, boy convinces Death to let girl live, Death agrees, boy and girl are alive again, boy dies & ends up in the arms of Death. (How'd I do?) Not bad for someone who watched the entire opera through a camera lens, eh?
The tragedy of "Orphee'" is powerful, emotional and telling of a modern love story. They throw in a love triangle or two and the show is complete. Sound confusing? Good! It's supposed to be ambiguous to make the audience THINK. If all goes well, the audience will come to their own conclusions rather than have the plot handed to them on a silver platter.
Is Hampton Roads ready for an opera like "Orphee'"? Well, coming from a true optimist, someone who loves this region and its people, I'm going to say, "YES!" Go see "Orphee'". It is a modern masterpiece and will be loved for years to come.
Here are my photos from the show:
Here is the show schedule:
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January 28, 2012, 8:00 pm
February 1, 2012, 7:30 pm
February 3, 2012, 8:00 pm
February 5, 2012, 2:30 pm
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February 17, 2012, 8:00 pm
February 19, 2012, 2:30 pm
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February 10, 2012, 8:00 pm
February 12, 2012, 2:00 pm
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■ 23 January 2012 | 4:02 PM
The Jewish Film Festival brings quality movies, a strong sense of history & class to Hampton Roads
The Virginia Festival of Jewish Film celebrates and supports international Jewish film and filmmakers, presenting the newest and best films worldwide. The Festival brings together community and provides entertainment and education through various film genres. All films will be shown at the TCC Roper Performing Arts Center unless specified otherwise.
OPENING NIGHT:
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Please call Customer Service 757-321-2338 or click here to purchase tickets and passes.
Click on a movie name to view trailers, images and more!
| DATE/TIME |
FILM & DESCRIPTION |
| Sat. Jan, 21 7pm |
Mabul (The Flood) Tickets: $30 | TCC Students and Faculty FREE (with valid ID) ONLINE ticket sales are sold out. TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE at the door. Directed by Guy Nativ. Israel, 2011, 100 minutes. Hebrew with English subtitles. Sponsored by The Dalis Foundation This year’s opening night movie is an uplifting family drama centered around the upcoming Bar Mitzvah of Yoni, whose life at age 13 is very complicated. An honest and coherent story of Yoni and his family, Mabul (The Flood) was nominated for six Israeli Oscars, including Best Picture. Enjoy the musical stylings of the Jewish Community Chorus, Shir Darom, before the movie. Immediately following the movie, celebrate Yoni's Bar Mitzvah party across the street from the TCC Roper Performing Arts Center at Todd Rosenlieb Dance. Reception sponsored by The Dalis Foundation |
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Sun. Jan, 22 (Simultaneous free |
Sholem Aleichem: Laughing in the Darkness Tickets: $10 | TCC Students and Faculty FREE (with valid ID) ONLINE ticket sales are sold out. TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE at the door. Directed by Joseph Dorman. USA, 2011, 94 minutes. Mostly in English. Some Yiddish with English subtitles. Sponsored by Beth Sholom Village Before there was Fiddler on the Roof, there was Tevye, and the man who created him. Sholem Aleichem: Laughing in the Darkness is much more than a mere documentary biography of "the Jewish Mark Twain." It is a rich, beautifully organized and illustrated modern history of Eastern European Jewry examined through the life and work of the author known as Sholem Aleichem. Short film preceding feature: Landlord. 10:30 |
| Sun. Jan, 22 7pm |
Naomi Tickets: $10 | TCC Students and Faculty FREE (with valid ID) ONLINE ticket sales are sold out. TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE at the door. Directed by Etan Zur. Israel, 2010, 105 minutes. Hebrew with English subtitles. In this award-winning thriller set in Haifa, 59-year-old professor, Ilan, is obsessively in love with his young wife, Naomi. When he discovers that Naomi has a younger lover, he decides to confront him. That decision proves to have unexpected consequences. Short film preceding feature: A Reuben by Any Other Name. 4:16 |
| Mon. Jan, 23 7pm |
Five Hours from Paris Tickets: $10 | TCC Students and Faculty FREE (with valid ID) ONLINE ticket sales are sold out. TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE at the door. Directed by Leon Prudowsky. Israel, 2009, 90 minutes. Hebrew with English subtitles. In this lightweight drama, Yigal, a divorced taxi-driver, is in therapy addressing his fear of flying so that he mat attend his son's Bar Mitzvah in Paris. In order to maintain a relationship with his son, he remains in close contact with his ex-wife and her new husband. As he navigates through his therapy and an awkward but necessary relationship with his ex, a gentle, sweet and unexpected story unfolds. Special thanks to The Embassy of Israel. Short film preceding feature: In Captivity, the local winner of the 48-hour film competition. 5:54 |
| Tues. Jan, 24 7pm |
Half-Price Tuesday Double Feature! Two great documentaries! Tickets: $5 | TCC Students and Faculty FREE (with valid ID) ONLINE ticket sales are sold out. TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE at the door. Co-Sponsored by Holiday Inn Virginia Beach-Norfolk Hotel & Conference Center and The Pincus Paul Charitable Trust Exodus 1947 (Seventh Art Releasing) An Article of Hope |
| Wed. Jan, 25 7pm |
Mary Lou Tickets: $10 | TCC Students and Faculty FREE (with valid ID) ONLINE ticket sales are sold out. TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE at the door. Directed by Eytan Fox. Israel 2010, 150 minutes. Hebrew with English subtitles. "Glee" meets "La Cage aux Folles!” An Emmy winning mini-series from Israel, Mary Lou tells the story of a man with big dreams and emotional depth. Enjoy the Israeli pop music and tap your toes to the tunes in this fun and thoroughly entertaining musical! Warning: Adult content. |
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Thurs. Jan, 26 Mal Vincent's Pick! |
Crossfire Tickets: $10 | TCC Students and Faculty FREE (with valid ID) ONLINE ticket sales are sold out. TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE at the door. Directed by Edward Dmytryk. USA, 1947 black & white, 85 minutes. English. Nominated for 6 Academy Awards including Best Picture, this 1947 thriller was a landmark in its time for Hollywood’s treatment of anti-Semitism. Starring Robert Mitchum with Academy Award nominated performances by Robert Ryan and Gloria Grahame. Virginian Pilot film critic Mal Vincent will once again be in attendance to introduce the movie and to woo us with some of his fabulously entertaining stories. Reception in Mal Vincent’s honor immediately following the film. Catering for the reception graciously donated and prepared by Beth Sholom Village Catering Department. |
| Sat. Jan, 28 7pm |
Five Brothers Tickets: $10 | TCC Students and Faculty FREE (with valid ID) ONLINE ticket sales are sold out. TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE at the door. Directed by Alexandre Arcady. France, 2009, 120 minutes. French with English subtitles. Sponsored by The Bonnie Family Fund This fast-paced Jewish gangster movie will keep you on the edge of your seat! One of five brothers returns to his distanced family chased by gangsters. Together the family will find a way to avenge the memory of their murdered father. A return to the film noir thrillers of the 50’s and 60’s. |
| Sun. Jan, 29 2pm |
Restoration Tickets: $10 | TCC Students and Faculty FREE (with valid ID) ONLINE ticket sales are sold out. TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE at the door. Directed by Joseph Madmony. Israel, 2011, 105 minutes. Hebrew with English subtitles. Sponsored by Patricia and Avraham Ashkenazi Blood is thicker than varnish remover...and more caustic...in this new, award-winning film. After his long-term partner dies, 70 year-old Yaakov is astonished to find out that their furniture restoration business is in dire financial difficulty. Restoration is the only Israeli movie to be named as an official selection of the 2011 Sundance Film Festival. Short film preceding feature: Repair. 9:13 |
| Sun. Jan, 29 7pm |
The Case for Israel Tickets: $10 | TCC Students and Faculty FREE (with valid ID) ONLINE ticket sales are sold out. TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE at the door. Directed by Michael Yohay. USA, 2008, 80 minutes. English. Sponsored by the Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater The Case for Israel, based on Alan Dershowitz’s best-selling book, presents a vigorous case for Israel: for its basic right to exist, to protect its citizens from terrorism, and to defend its borders from hostile enemies. Mr. Dershowitz will appear via video conference for a 30 minute Q&A after the movie. Preceded by screening of Short Film Contest winners. Reception following the Q&A sponsored by the Virginia Festival of Jewish Film Screening Committee and the Business & Legal Society of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater. |
■ 22 January 2012 | 9:36 PM
The Virginia Flower & Garden Expo tickled our imagination this weekend
The Virginia Flower & Garden Expo tickled our imagination this weekend & inspired many of us with their beautiful flowers and creative ideas for our yards.
I was particularly inspired to try out my new macro lens (40mm 2.8).
Here are my photos from the event:
■ 20 January 2012 | 11:23 AM
Martin Short cracked funnybones last night at The Sandler Center
Watching Martin Short perform at our Sandler Center for the Performing Arts was one hilarious experience! The best way to describe it would be like going to a performance of the Rat Pack only without Frank, Sammy and Dean. Mr. Short strolled us down his own comedic memory lane as he brought to life his famous characters. Yes Ed Grimly was there. Yes Jiminy Glick was there. Yes Elizabeth Taylor was there. It was a smorgasbord of 1980’s-era Saturday Night Live brilliance. It was fun with happy music which truly rang the Broadway bell. After winning three Tony awards Martin Short certainly knows how to capture an audience.
MY PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE SHOW:
■ 20 January 2012 | 10:58 AM
Our Virginia Stage Company has outdone themselves once again with their newest show, "Black Pearl Sings"
Our Virginia Stage Company has done it again! “Black Pearl Sings” is nothing short of a masterpiece and truly speaks to our heart & soul. The thought-provoking plot involves a white woman in the 1930’s who works for the library of Congress. Her self-appointed mission is to search the rural prisons of the South looking for people with knowledge of authentic folk songs dating back to Africa. Her travels bring her to the one and only “Pearl” whose voice and knowledge of such music is beautiful, haunting and vast. The two women become unlikely friends as they both seek to find what they are looking for.
It's difficult to find the words to describe how perfectly performed the role of Pearl is. Her deep baritone voice slices through the air of our stunning Wells Theatre and cracks like a whip right in our faces. Song after song is sung by Pearl with such embellishment and such strength. This show will inspire you, speak to you, and bring you to tears and we have our Virginia Stage Company to thank for this art. Well done the VSC!!!
DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW.
Calendar:
Dress Rehearsal: Jan. 15, 2012
@ 7pm
Previews: Jan. 17-19
Jan. 17-Feb. 5, 2012
· Sundays @ 2pm
· Tuesdays @ 7pm
· Wed/Thurs/Fri @ 8pm
· Saturday @ 4pm & 8pm
MY PHOTOGRAPHS FROM "BLACK PEARL SINGS":
■ 15 January 2012 | 9:21 PM
G-Love & Special Sauce tear it up again at The NorVa!
Do you like jazz, blues, hip-hop and folk music all blended together in one big LOVE-FEST? If so, then you will adore the music of G-Love & Special Sauce. They rocked The NorVa last night in support of their newest album, "Fixin' To Die". REALLY great stuff!
Here are my photos from last night's show:
■ 10 January 2012 | 10:20 PM
A good beach is hard to find...unless you're on Siesta Key.
Brrrrr....yeah, it's coming. So you might want to make a break for it down South where it's warmer. Specifically, I'm speaking of Siesta Key Beach, FL. I just got back from a two-day photo trek in Siesta Key and can personally attest to its awesomeness. You'll DEFINITELY want to experience the weekly drum circle on the beach at sunset (every Sunday). Additionally, my photo trek wouldn't of been complete without a stop in Myakka State Park...AMAZING!
SIESTA KEY BEACH, FL SUNSET
THE FAMOUS WHITE SAND OF SIESTA KEY BEACH
THE WEEKLY DRUM CIRCLE AT SUNSET
THE BEAUTIFUL SUNSET OF SIESTA KEY BEACH, FL.
THE MYSTERIOUS DRUM CIRCLE AT NIGHT
MYAKKA STATE PARK, FLORIDA
For more info, please click: http://www.simplysiestakey.com/
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