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Community Solutions to Norfolk's Dropout Problem to be Highlighted at June 6 Conference;
Nationally Recognized Author-Educator will be Keynote Speaker

NORFOLK, Va. -- The quest for community solutions to Norfolk's 13 percent public schools dropout problem continues from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2009, with a conference aimed at "Engaging the Parents and Students Beyond the School Doors" and including ideas on how parents ca… Continue

FROM THE USO of Hampton Roads

USO of Hampton Roads Hosts Movie Night at Ft. Eustis for Wounded Warriors on Memorial Day Road to Recovery Ride

Award-Winning Film Brothers at War to be shown free of charge to military personnel and their families

(Virginia Beach, VA – May 28, 2009) – The USO of Hampton Roads is proud to host Movie Night for the Ft. Eustis military community and the Wounded Warriors who are in the final days of completing their Memorial Day Ride to Recovery Tour from Wash… Continue

PRESS RELEASE FROM Live Nation

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK SUPPORT ACT ADDED: JESSE MCCARTNEY

VERIZON WIRELESS VIRGINIA BEACH AMPHITHEATER

FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2009

Virginia Beach, VA – The Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater is pleased to announce Jesse McCartney as support, in addition to Jabbawockeez, for the upcoming New Kids on the Block concert.

Jesse McCartney’s song “How Do You Sleep?” featuring Ludacris is #7 on the CHR Top 40 Charts and climbing higher each week. “Leavin” spe… Continue

PRESS RELEASE from WATER COUNTRY

WATER COUNTRY USA OPENS FOR THE SEASON

Park Celebrates a Milestone Anniversary

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (May 12, 2009) – Water Country USA opens for the season May 16 celebrating 25 years of fun. The Williamsburg water park is open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and daily operation begins May 22.

To celebrate its silver anniversary, Water Country USA has planned a summer full of special parties and promotions. Guests can dive into the fun and win… Continue

PRESS RELEASE FROM SEVEN VENUES:

WICKED ANNOUNCES LOTTERY FOR $25 SEATS

PERFORMANCES BEGIN WEDNESDAY, MAY 13th

AT CHRYSLER HALL THEATRE

A day-of-performance lottery for a limited number of orchestra seats will be held daily for WICKED, which will be performing from May 13th – May 31st at Chrysler Hall. Each day, 2 ½ hours prior to show time people who present themselves at the Chrysler Hall box office will have their names placed in a lottery drum and then thirty minutes later,… Continue