(June 8, 2023- Virginia Beach, VA) The ViBe Creative District, Chesapeake Bay Distillery and Hampton Roads Pride announced today that the 3^rd Annual Pride in the ViBe event will take place this Sunday, June 11 from 1-6pm in ViBe Park at the corner of 18^th St and Cypress Avenue in Virginia Beach. Over 40 community vendors, 4 food trucks and two DJs will be present to celebrate our local creative community and the Blue Ridge Vodka Pride Label Bottle release featuring custom artwork from local artist Rosemarie Spracklin. Proceeds from the event a portion of all bottle sales will benefit the Hampton Roads Pride nonprofit. An after party at Esoteric’s Tenant E will take place from 6-9pm.

Attendees to the event will enjoy dance music by DJ KO and DJ Canrock, fun yard games from Astro Entertainment, a variety of pride themed vendors, a petting zoo, shuffleboard with Beachside Social, Aslin Beer Company Pride Can beer, LGBTQ+ support organizations and community building fun.

About Artist Rosemarie Spracklin @ artistryofrosemarie

Rosemarie Spracklin is a life-taught creative who inspires international recognition to inspire artistic language & intuitive empowerment through aptitude & efficacy.

Pride in the ViBe takes place at 1810 Cypress Avenue in the Virginia Beach Resort also known as ViBe Park.

Pride in the ViBe 2023 Vendors:

• Ability Center of Virginia
• ACLU of Virginia
• Aslin Beer
• Beachside Social shuffleboard
• Bee Lysko Art
• Blooming Lotus
• Candy’s Coconut Takeover
• Chesapeake Concessions
• Crunchy Hydration
• Crystal Jewelz Lover
• D&Dz Bikes LLC
• Forn Bath & Beauty
• Free Mom Hugs
• Geneva Curry
• Golden Muse
• Gnome for the Holidays
• Hart of Clay
• Her Concessions & More
• Ivy Lola & Co.
• J Slay Beauty
• Koi Tea
• LGBT Life Center
• Lien’s Kitchen
• M and D Crafts
• Mad House Creations
• Madam Red Face Painting
• MASF Supplements
• Mystical Star
• NAMI Coastal Virginia
• Ocrylics
• Samaritan House
• Shady Grove Fertility
• Shamar’s Kitchen
• Stand Up for Kids “You”
• Steph B Cook Studios
• Studio Meditation Spa
• Skulls And Rainbows
• The Barn on Bennett’s Creek
• Umani Dogs
• VB Aerial Arts Collective
• VB Police Department
• Virginia Queer Film Festival

Get Your Fast Pass Tickets Now to skip the line and be entered to win prizes! Tickets can be purchased on line for a $5 donation to Hampton Roads Pride:

https://vibecreativedistrict.org/event/pride-in-the-vibe-2023/

Where to Park

• Free parking at the VB Oceanfront Library at 700 VB Blvd
• Free parking on streets: 18^th Street, Baltic and Arctic Avenues – where marked
• Metered parking on 19th Street between Parks Avenue and Baltic Avenue
• Free overflow parking at VB Convention Center on 19^th Street

About Hampton Roads Pride https://hamptonroadspride.org/
Hampton Roads Pride is a volunteer-led and volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) non-profit, community-based organization incorporated in 1997. Hampton Roads Pride does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, intellectual ability, or disability.

About the ViBe Creative District
The ViBe Creative District non-profit is a 501c3 that exists to promote, support, connect, and inspire the creative industries to boost our local economy, grow jobs, and enhance our quality of life. It works to create and revive economic vibrancy in our neighborhood with a remarkable local vibe. Additionally, ViBe strives to enhance a place of discovery for locals and visitors along with economic vitality to meet the City of Virginia Beach’s vision for a quality resort destination. For more information on please visit www.ViBeCreativeDistrict.org, email [email protected]  call 757-202-9533 or follow ViBe Creative District on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ViBeCreativeDistrict and Instagram at www.instagram.com/thevibecreativedistrict/

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Virginia Beach, VA (June 6, 2023) – The Little Theatre of Virginia Beach is thrilled to announce its next production, Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville, a musical comedy featuring the timeless hits of American popstar Jimmy Buffett.  Audiences in Virginia Beach will have the opportunity to experience the ultimate summer getaway as the show runs from July 14 through August 6 at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach.

Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville takes theatergoers on a sun-soaked adventure, transporting them to a tropical island paradise where worries are left behind, and the good times never end.  This feel-good musical, based on the songs of the beloved singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, is a joyful celebration of friendship, romance and the laid-back tropical island lifestyle.

With an incredible all-volunteer ensemble cast and creative team, the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach promises to deliver a high-energy and unforgettable theatrical experience.  The production features the iconic hits that have made Jimmy Buffett a household name, including “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” “Margaritaville,” “Volcano,” and many more. The catchy tunes and toe-tapping rhythms will have audiences dancing in their seats and singing along throughout the show.

Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville will be performed at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach located at 550 Barberton Drive, Virginia Beach, VA.  Showtimes are as follows: Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00PM, and Sunday matinees at 2:30PM.  Tickets are currently available for purchase and can be obtained through the theater’s website at www.ltvb.com or by calling the box office at (757) 428-9233.

The Little Theatre of Virginia Beach invites theater enthusiasts, music lovers, and anyone seeking a fun-filled escape to join them for Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville.  Get ready to experience the ultimate summer musical adventure that will transport you to a land of sun, sand, and margaritas.

About Little Theatre of Virginia Beach

Little Theatre of Virginia Beach is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization that has been bringing live theatre to the community since 1948. Our mission is to enrich our community with quality live theater, develop and showcase diverse local talent, and celebrate the power of art to inspire and bring people together. Little Theatre of Virginia Beach is located just six blocks from the oceanfront at 550 Barberton Drive and easily accessible to Interstate 264. For more information, call 757-428-9233 or visit ltvb.com.

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Murder Mystery Film

• Union/Non-Union: Non-Union
• Paid (Performers will be given a flat rate/stipend at the end of the production)
• Production Type: Short Film
• Genre: Drama/Mystery
• Director: Jonathan Kemp
• Producer: Matthew Walker Production
• Dates: July 13th-16th, 2023

Filming Location: Virginia Beach, VA & surrounding locations. (Must be willing to work as a local)

Logline: When a dead body is found on the opening night of a theatre’s first all-black production, a murder mystery actress must solve the unfolding murder mystery before it ruins the show.

Roles:

Wallace: African American Male, Aged 25-35, Supporting Confidence is his friend and success his lover, but none of that matters because he’s dead. Not dead inside, he is dead. Stick a fork in him, he won’t move dead. Take the hint and play dead. Forget lines, have fun and be the best dead body you can be! Send us a video of your best dead body impression, get creative with it 😉

Leon: African American Male, Aged 40-60, Supporting The uncle that everyone loves and who has his stuff together. A good cop, but you wouldn’t know unless seen in uniform.

Sidney: Caucasian Female, Aged 25-35, Supporting Theatre, it kissed her when she was young, and with poised confidence and her chin always with a slight tilt upward, she has blessed the center stage. On or off stage she’s always playing a role.

Please email [email protected] for sides or for more information about our production! In your email, please include a headshot and resume/acting reel. Extended Submissions Due by May 29, 2023

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