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A valued community resource, the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art will blow you away with its display of talent. [caption id="attachment_1273" align="alignleft" width="263"] via Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art[/caption] The exhibits include works assembled by Hi Fructose Magazine, as well as artistic creations of developmentally challenged people. Kids will enjoy a trip to the museum, as it contains a craft center for them to make their own masterpiece. An extra interesting feature is a video that shows how glass artists create their vessels. This attraction is a great place to go on a cloudy or drizzly day. It is beautiful, peaceful and thought provoking. The address is 2200 Parks Avenue. Windy City Pizza An excellent restaurant only one mile south of our KOA is Windy City Pizza . They cook up authentic Chicago-style traditional, deep dish and thin crust pizza along with pasta, Italian beef sandwiches, beer and wine. The eatery is a full service

Christmas magic continues at Virginia Beach with a presentation of The Nutcracker and another holiday concert. The Nutcracker [caption id="attachment_1264" align="alignleft" width="274"] via Daily Press[/caption] Lose yourself in the beauty and grace of The Nutcracker , a ballet choreographed to the strains of the great musical scores of Tchaikovsky. The costumes and charming story along with the music and dancing work together to make an entrancing production. Because of the way it delights the senses, the show is a cherished annual tradition for many. It will be presented at the Sandler Center for Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. on December 16, as well as at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on December 17. Tickets are $20. Home for the Holidays Head over to Battleship Wisconsin on December 9 to listen to a free holiday concert . Performers include Old Dominion University Department of Music students, Home for the Holidays singers and Guava Jam. The shows start at 6 p.

Good will toward men is one of the central themes of Christmas, and few shows portray it better than Dickens’ immortal classic A Christmas Carol . [caption id="attachment_1254" align="alignleft" width="282"] via Virginia Musical Theatre[/caption] On December 2 to 4, the Virginia Musical Theatre will present the play in the form of a musical. A full orchestra and 30 singers will perform a contemporary Broadway score that will bring to life this heartwarming tale. The address is 201 Market Street. Holiday Parade at the Beach On December 3, join the community as they gather to watch a festive parade of marching bands, lighted floats, dance groups and equestrian units. The route covers Atlantic Avenue from 15 th Street to 25 th Street. It starts at 5:30 p.m. and ends around 7 p.m. Café Moka The evening of the parade might be brisk, so stop at Café Moka for a warm delicious drink afterwards. A Mexican hot chocolate, chai tea latte or a gourmet coffee will

Virginia Beach has no shortage of seasonal events to make your spirits bright. Santa’s Seaside Village is a beachy type of Christmas attraction that has animated displays, live entertainment, shopping and Santa Clause. [caption id="attachment_1246" align="alignleft" width="286"] via WAVY-TV[/caption] Housed in a giant tent, it features scenes of elves busily packing toys to be delivered on Christmas Eve. A visit involves sampling treats in Santa’s Sweet Shoppe, shopping at Merchant’s Square and watching crafts demonstrations, as well as listening to carolers and storytellers. Children will enjoy the carnival rides, petting zoo and pony rides. The village runs in the evenings on Friday through Sunday, starting November 25 and continuing until January 1. Admission is $4 per person. It is close to McDonald’s Holiday Lights at the Beach, and you may purchase a combo ticket of both attractions for $20, Dough Joe’s Bustling about during the holidays makes you

Most people over 50 will surely remember the USO Christmas Shows of Bob Hope. For 50 years, this beloved comedian traveled to war zones around the world to entertain our armed forces. [caption id="attachment_1239" align="alignleft" width="278"] via Senior Special - Holiday USO Show[/caption] Accompanying him was an extensive list of Hollywood celebrities who sacrificed part of their own holiday festivities to make Christmases brighter for those who were fighting to keep America safe. The shows were fantastic, bringing smiles, laughter and a little joy of the season to those so far from home. You can enjoy a tribute to Mr. Hope on December 1 at the Holiday USO Show , which will be held at 1000 19 th Street. The show will star the Victory Belles, a group whose performance will remind you of the Andrews Sisters. You’ll also hear some of the same Christmas favorites that were sung in battleships and jungles during WWII, the Korean War and Viet Nam. General a

Everyone loves holiday markets because they carry beautiful items with which to adorn the home for the holidays. They are also great sources of creative gifts. [caption id="attachment_1232" align="alignleft" width="268"] via Events Management Group[/caption] You can shop for all the loved ones on your list at the Christmas Market on November 25 to 27 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Artisans will display holiday décor and Christmas collectibles along with stained glass, toys, jewelry and much more. Admission is $8 for adults and $2 for children between the ages of 6 to 12. Parking is free. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Busch Gardens in Williamsburg is a little over an hour’s drive from our city. It’s worth a trip there to see Christmas Town , which will open on November 25 and continue till January 2. You can see one of the largest holiday light displa

Beginning November 18, the Virginia Beach boardwalk will be aglow, bringing the joy and wonder of Christmas to the area. Every year, more than 25,000 families make a journey through the McDonald’s Holiday Lights at the Beach a part of their seasonal festivities. [caption id="attachment_1225" align="alignleft" width="278"] via Virginia Beach[/caption] The sparkling display includes frolicking porpoises, leaping dolphins and a 40-foot tall Christmas tree along with Santa and his elves. A highlight is a huge exhibit of the 12 Days of Christmas. The lights are quite an affair, as The American Bus Association includes it in their list of "Top 100 Events in North America for 2011." Hours are from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday and from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Admission is $15 per car. Military and their families receive a 50 percent discount on Mondays during December. The location is the stretch of the boardwalk