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What’s happening in ViBe Park

Old Beach Art Market | Virginia Beach VA

We have a great forecast and a great lineup for Saturday’s Old Beach Markets in ViBe Park.

 

Be sure to check outJessamyn’s Whimsey. Her orchid pin is one of my favorites. Look for earrings (shown below) that are so light and airy they seem to flutter. Love her work.

 

We’re open 9:00 until noon.

 

Check out our Facebook event.

 

Tomorrow’s Old Beach Artists are:

 

Carla Fuller – Gypsy Soul Boutique
Greg Bryant – MantaWave
Lori Bronson/Katlyn Watson –
Tommi Long – ContraVan
Jessamyn Manzeralla – Jessamy’s Whimsey
Sarah Scutt – Tra Divas and Bling
Amy Jiggetts – Chic Flag
Shannon Calley –
Suzanne Jeffers – OneWyouLLC
and,
after far too many weeks,
Teresa Hartman – Yard Art

 

always provides product alternatives that are eco-friendly, sustainable, recycled, upcycled, fair trade, locally made and/or all around good for the planet. Visit these vendors and see what they have to offer:

 

and

 

REMEMBER –
Old Beach Art and Green Markets will be open two more Saturdays in September.
Our fall/winter schedule begins in October –
third Saturdays only until spring.

 

Don’t forget
in the parking lot behind

Our next market is
SATURDAY, September 29, 2018

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Support the Surf Park Project

Old Beach Art Market | Virginia Beach VA

 

Hello, Good People –


Passing on an email that just might interest you:


Support the Surf Park project NOW. It is now a larger competitive year round surf park using Wave Garden Cove technology. Perfect 6’ wave every 9 seconds. This is the what you have dreamed about since you were a little kid but have never found and will never find from the Jetty to 89.


Please sign the below letter, scan, and email tobilly@wplsite.com or Fax to 757.463.1412. We are going to synthesize all the signatures into one letter to go to City Council.


August 2, 2018


The Honorable Louis Jones, Mayor
Members of City Council


Dear Mayor and Members of City Council:


We are the members of the Virginia Beach surf community. We are the shop owners, instructors, suppliers and manufacturers that make up the “surf industry” in Virginia Beach. We are signing this letter to boldly support the development of The Wave.


Surfing is a $50 billion global industry, and Virginia Beach is a significant part it. Virginia Beach is home to world-renowned iconic surf brands, the second-oldest surfing competition in the world (ECSC) and tens of thousands of surfers. The economic impact of the surf industry on Virginia Beach is extraordinary.


In April of this year, the CVB published a paid advertisement in USA Today entitled “How Virginia Beach became a surf destination.” The article examines the history and importance of the surf industry to Virginia Beach. It further evidences the vital importance of the industry to our economy.


The Wave is a project that will dramatically accelerate the growth of the surfing industry in Virginia Beach. As you know, the project will feature a state-of-the-art Wavegarden surf park that will serve as a catalyst for sports tourism, surf competitions and surf-related events. But beyond the surf park, The Wave is an iconic expression of our Beach culture that will further solidify Virginia Beach as a primary destination on the East Coast. It includes an entertainment venue, experiential retail, office, residential and a park. While the direct impacts are significant, the indirect impacts to industries like ours will be even greater.


We hope that you will approve the development of The Wave project. This is an opportunity for Virginia Beach to solidify itself as the premier surf designation on the East Coast and create a powerful economic engine to drive our City into the future.


Sincerely,


The Virginia Beach Surfing Community
(Signatures Follow)


Company:  ____________________________________


Printed Name:   _________________________________


Signature: ______________________________________
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The Art and Green Markets are cancelled this weekend

Old Beach Art Market in Virginia Beach, VA

Hurricane Florence is on its way to Virginia Beach so
we’re outta here.

The Art and Green Markets are cancelled this weekend.
Be smart and be safe.

Old Beach Markets will be up and running next week.

See you then!

Join
Old Beach Art Market
Old Beach Green Market
and
Old Beach Farmer’s Market
September 22, 2018

Hours – 9:00 a.m. to noon

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Old Beach Markets in ViBe Park

Old Beach Art Market in Virginia Beach, VA

Apparently the weatherman doesn’t know summer is over!
Well, not technically but I’m ready to call it done and
look for some cooler temperatures.

We’ll be looking for you at Saturday’s Old Beach Markets in ViBe Park.
We’re open 9:00 until noon.
Tomorrow’s Old Beach Artists are:
Pat Kimball/John Pohjola
Jaime Stykeman (via Sarah)
and

Old Beach Green Market

always provides product alternatives that are eco-friendly, sustainable, recycled, upcycled, fair trade, locally made and/or all around good for the planet. Visit these vendors and see what they have to offer:

and

 

Hope you have your tickets to
The Sandbridge Volunteer Rescue Squad Pig Pickin’
Saturday from 1:00 until 5:00. Great way to help a good cause, enjoy some delicious barbeque and see our own


REMEMBER –
Old Beach Art and Green Markets will be open weekly through September 29th!


Don’t forget
Old Beach Farmer’s Market
in the parking lot behind
Croc’s 19th Street Bistro

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It’s Labor Day Weekend – 2018

It’s LaborLabor Day Weekend - 2018
Day Weekend!

Labor Day began on September 5, 1882 with a worker’s march from City Hall to Union Square in New York City and was it was declared a federal holiday in 1894.

 

Celebrated with parades down main streets in cities all around the country followed by picnics, barbeques and speeches, Labor Day now symbolizes the end of summer and, especially in Virginia, the beginning of the school year. Virginia legislation known informally as The Kings Dominion Act officially requires most state schools to begin after the Monday holiday.

 

Sports fans recognize the weekend as the beginning of the NCAA season with theNFL beginning on Thursday
following Labor Day.

 

Race fans look for The Southern 500 NASCAR at Darlington Raceway and and the NHRA drag race finals atIndianapolis Raceway Park
Labor Day weekend.

 

And Labor Day is also the day wearing white has traditionally been retired for the season.

 

The Old Beach Art Market
season is in full swing
with weekly markets in September.

 

Come out tomorrow
and see these talented folks:
Pat Kimball/John Pohjola
and

 

Get your green on at
Old Beach Green Market
tomorrow with:

 

and

 

REMEMBER –

Old Beach Art and Green Markets will be
open weekly through September 29th!

 

Don’t forget
Old Beach Farmer’s Market
in the parking lot behind
Croc’s 19th Street Bistro

 

Our next market is
SATURDAY, September 8, 2018

 

Labor Day Weekend - 2018

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Old Beach Markets 8-24-2018

 

Old Beach Art Market in Virginia Beach, VA

Old Beach Markets followed by Commonwealth ViBez
in ViBe Park tomorrow
starting at 9:00 a.m.

Tomorrow is the lastCommonwealth ViBez this year!

Don’t miss it!
It’s Reggae music and craft beer
from noon until 10:00 p.m.

Sopoz – 12:00 – 3:00
Nature’s Child – 3:30 – 6:30
Cultivated Mind – 7:00 – 10:00

Tomorrow’s artists are:

Greg Bryant
Kym Bach
Lori Cicogna
Holly Groder
Courtney Watson
Pat Kimball/John Pohjola
Jaime Stykeman (via Sarah)
Amy Jiggetts
Suzanne Jeffers
Rebecca McCurdy
and
Mallorie Terrahova

Get your green on at
Old Beach Green Market
tomorrow with:

Eco Maniac
Flutterby Soap
Your Natural Guide
and
Beauty Counter

Notice a few regulars missing from the list? They’re probably at The Seawall Art Festival. You can find these fine folks in Portsmouth this weekend:

Acara Phipps Miller

Jessamyn Manzeralla

Ashley Smith

and one we haven’t seen all summer –

Teresa and Bobby Hartman

REMEMBER –

Old Beach Art and Green Markets will be open weekly through September 29th!

Don’t forget

Old Beach Farmer’s Market

in the parking lot behind

Croc’s 19th Street Bis

OBAM- Virginia Beach Art

Our next market is
SATURDAY, September 1, 2018

OBAM- Virginia Beach Art
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Old Beach Markets in ViBe Park tomorrow

Old Beach Art Market | Virginia Beach VA

Old Beach Markets
in ViBe Park tomorrow
from 9:00 a.m. until noon.

Roses are red
Grass is green
Visit ViBe Park
The place to be seen

What do you think of my poem?

It will probably relieve you to know that it’s dedicated to tomorrow – National Bad Poetry Day.

Forget poetry
and think about shopping. Tomorrow’s a great day at Old Beach Art Market.

Tomorrow’s artists in the park:

Shannon Calley

Tommi Long

Jaime Stykeman (via Sarah)

Amy Jiggetts

Lori Branson and Katelyn Watson

Jessamyn Manzeralla

and

Carla Fuller

plus something new –

come meet

Pat Kimball and John Pohjola

Old Beach Green Market

vendors tomorrow are:

Earthy Child

Eco Maniac

Flutterby Soap

Norwex

and

Beauty Counter

REMEMBER –

Old Beach Art and Green Markets will be open weekly through September 29th!

Don’t forget

Old Beach Farmer’s Market

in the parking lot behind

Croc’s 19th Street Bistro

 and

The VB Flea

 

Our next market is
SATURDAY, August 25, 2018
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The Unveiling of L O V E

LOVE Sculpture in Va Beach

comes to
The
Join us for the unveiling of
L O V E
on Cypress Avenue
at 18th Street
tomorrow at 11:30 a.m.


The four piece sculpture was created by local artist
Chesley De Leon. Meet Chesley and hear remarks from Virginia Beach City Councilman John Uhlin.


Come see these talented people tomorrow in the park:
Jaime Stykeman (via Sarah)
and


We’re always happy to welcome Kid2Kid


Be sure to check out


Tomorrow’s lineup in the park:
and


JUST ANNOUNCED:
Old Beach Art and Green Markets will be open weekly through September 29th!
Visit Old Beach Markets
in ViBe Park tomorrow
from 9:00 a.m. until noon
and stay for
Funk rules the day with
The LifeHacks from noon until 3:00
    The Gold Sauce – 3:30 until 6:30
and
Black White Blues beginning at 7:00 p.m.


And you know where’s there’s
Commonwealth – there’s beer. Beer sales begin at noon.


Don’t forget
in the parking lot behind


Always looking for talent…
ViBe Park has a lovely stage that plays host to all sorts of events. It’s a great place for locals to perform. If you’re interested, we’d like to hear from you.
Maryann@Hardysinc.com

Our next market is
SATURDAY, August 18, 2018
Also next week is V B Flea
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Old Beach Art Market – Virginia Beach VA

Old Beach Art Market | Virginia Beach VA

Old Beach Art Market is happy to welcome back
Acara Phipps and Hillary Davenport tomorrow.

Come see them and the other talented people in the park.
In addition to Acara and Hillary, here’s our list:

Always proud to share the park with
Tomorrow’s lineup:
and

Visit Old Beach Markets
in ViBe Park tomorrow
from 9:00 a.m. until noon.

Don’t forget Old Beach Farmer’s Market
in the parking lot behind
Croc’s 19th Street Bistro

 

Always looking for talent…

ViBe Park has a lovely stage that plays host to all sorts of events. It’s a great place for locals to perform. If you’re interested, we’d like to hear from you.

Maryann@Hardysinc.com

Smithfield’s first Boardwalk heART Show is tomorrow and two Old Beach Artists will be there – Holly Groder and Jill Beard. If you’re up that way, stop and say hi.

Look for LOVE in The Vibe – next week!

Our next market is
SATURDAY, August 11, 2018
Commonwealth ViBez Concerts
and
Beer Sales begin at noon next week.

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OBMA – Welcome to Moon Day!

Old Beach Art Market | Virginia Beach VA

Today is “Moon Day”.  Man first stepped on the moon 49 years ago today. Pretty awesome accomplishment, especially when you consider that Sunday is National Hammock Day. So what’s tomorrow? I hereby declare tomorrow to be Outdoor Market Day. You won’t find that listed anywhere – you’ll just have to take my word for it! Visit Old Beach Markets in ViBe Park tomorrow from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Lots to see and buy so make your plans accordingly!

 

We’re conveniently located in

ViBe Park

at 18th and Cypress

Join Old Beach
Art Market
and
A Great selection of talented artists in the park tomorrow, including:
Jaime Stykeman (via Sarah)
and, after far too long,
We also welcome a new artist:
Always proud to share the park with
Tomorrow’s lineup:
and
Our new space has lots to offer and is only steps away from the Old Beach Farmer’s Market.
Hours remain the same – 9:00 a.m. to noon
Don’t forget the Fireworks
on Sunday night at 10:00
between 20th and 30th Streets at the ocean front
Our next market is
SATURDAY, July 28, 2018
(Concerts & Beer Sales beginning at noon)
Really!