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      <link>https://www.cbda.net/newsroom/archive/summer-fest-2025-at-town-center-returns-with-nightly-entertainment/</link>
      <category>CBDA</category>
      <title>Summer Fest 2025 at Town Center Returns with Nightly Entertainment</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;JEANNE EVANS-COX, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;CENTRAL BUSINEISS DISTRICT ASSOCIATION&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;757-639-9778&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:JEVANS@CBDA.NET"&gt;&lt;span&gt;JEVANS@CBDA.NET&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="img-left"&gt;&lt;img style="width: 142px; height: 184px;" src="https://www.cbda.net/newsroom/media/2340/summer-fest-2025-qr-code.png?width=142&amp;amp;height=184" alt="" data-id="3452"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;TOWN CENTER, VIRGINIA BEACH:&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; The Town Center Fountain Plaza comes alive with performances from local musicians and specialty guest acts. All concert series are &lt;strong&gt;free&lt;/strong&gt; and open to the public. Enjoy live music on the Fountain Plaza Thursday through Sunday nights from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm (schedules fluctuate) beginning Friday, May 23&lt;sup&gt;rd&lt;/sup&gt; and continuing through Monday, September 1&lt;sup&gt;st&lt;/sup&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Come for the music. Listen to your favorite artists beginning this weekend. Talented musicians such as Hot Cakes, Good Shot Judy, Can U Dig It, Snack Bar Jones, Frank Sings Frank, The Tiki Bar Band, The Janitors, Midnight Rain, Better By Tuesday, and much, much more!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;There are several restaurants in Town Center that offer outdoor seating and food within earshot of this live music series. For a complete list of Town Center restaurants, visit &lt;a href="https://towncentervb.com/"&gt;towncentervb.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Your options are anything but limited when it comes to jammin’ the night away with good tunes, cool drinks, and delectable cuisine in Virginia Beach Town Center.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Memorial Day weekend features Runnin’ Shine, OK, Fond Memories, and the Vince Kornegay Band, all starting at 5:00 pm in the Town Center Fountain Plaza.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;This event is provided for your enjoyment by the Virginia Beach Town Center businesses, Armada Hoffler Properties, and the City of Virginia Beach. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Produced by the Central Business District Association&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Follow the Central Business District Association on &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/CentralBusinessDistrictAssociation"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt; and &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/cbdatowncentervb/"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Parking and Wi-Fi are always free in Town Center&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span&gt;We recommend garage parking. Be mindful of on-street parking time limitations.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;In inclement weather, all outdoor entertainment may be canceled and posted on the Central Business District Association &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/CentralBusinessDistrictAssociation"&gt;Facebook page&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 11:00:00 Z</pubDate>
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      <link>https://www.cbda.net/newsroom/archive/33rd-annual-central-business-district-association-internship-day-with-princess-anne-high-school/</link>
      <category>CBDA</category>
      <title>33rd Annual Central Business District Association Internship Day with Princess Anne High School</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Jeanne Evans-Cox&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;CBDA Executive Director&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;757-639-9778&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:JEVANS@CBDA.NET"&gt;&lt;span&gt;JEVANS@CBDA.NET&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Central Business District Association/CBDX presents Internship Day with Princess Anne High School, April 10, 11:30-1:30 pm, Town Center Westin Hotel.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The CBDA/CBDX Internship Day, in its 33&lt;sup&gt;rd&lt;/sup&gt; year, is designed to develop, teach, and mentor students as they explore career pathways across diverse business industries. This year, CBDA businesses will host 136 students, selected through a competitive application process, who will shadow and work alongside business leaders whose work aligns with their career interests.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The morning student work session culminates with a luncheon at the Town Center Westin Hotel, featuring guest speaker &lt;strong&gt;Danny Rubin, founder of “Rubin,”&lt;/strong&gt; an online curriculum provider for career development. A graduate of Kempsville High School and the University of Virginia, Danny drew upon early roles in public relations and as a TV reporter for WTKR News channel 3. Danny also served in leadership roles with CBDX, CBDA’s “young professionals.” &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;CBDX will present selected Princess Anne High School students with $7,500 in college scholarships.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Reservations for the luncheon are available on &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="/events/33rd-annual-cbda-cbdx-princess-anne-high-school-internship-day/"&gt;CBDA’s website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt; or &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/33rd-annual-cbda-cbdx-princess-anne-high-school-internship-day-tickets-1278926105409"&gt;Eventbrite&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;The interns of today are truly the leaders of tomorrow; what companies do today will directly shape our future.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:06:56 Z</pubDate>
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      <link>https://www.cbda.net/newsroom/archive/the-state-of-the-city-town-center-of-virginia-beach-and-beyond/</link>
      <category>CBDA</category>
      <title>The State of the City Town Center of Virginia Beach and Beyond</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Jeanne Evans-Cox, Executive Director&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Central Business District Association&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;757-639-9778&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:JEVANS@CBDA.NET" title="JEVANS@CBDA.NET"&gt;JEVANS@CBDA.NET&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Sate of the City Town Center of Virginia Beach and Beyond&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;em&gt;Guest Speakers VA. Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer and City Manager Patrick Duhaney&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;VIRGINIA BEACH, VA&lt;/strong&gt; - The Central Business District Association, and Divaris Real Estate proudly present the annual State of The City Town Center of Virginia Beach and Beyond, Wednesday, January 8, 11:30 am., Westin Hotel Town Center, Virginia Beach. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Created by the Central Business District Association, the State of Town Center and Beyond presents the achievements, goals and future opportunities within the only “DOWNTOWN/UPTOWN” of Virginia Beach. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Mayor Bobby Dyer and City Manager Patrick Duhaney will review this successful economic development efforts and comprehensive planning approach that has and will continue to make this area the attractive place to work, live, and play.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For more details and ticket information, visit &lt;a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-state-of-the-city-town-center-of-virginia-beach-tickets-1124720793169?utm-campaign=social&amp;amp;utm-content=attendeeshare&amp;amp;utm-medium=discovery&amp;amp;utm-term=listing&amp;amp;utm-source=cp&amp;amp;aff=ebdsshcopyurl"&gt;The State of the City | Town Center of Virginia Beach on Eventbrite&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Virginia Beach Central Business District Association&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;CBDA serves as an advocate for its members and supports the growth and development of the business community within the Pembroke Strategic Growth Area. In doing so, it is recognized that advancements in policies and amenities within this urban core ultimately benefit the entire city and the region as a whole.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;CBDA works with government, community, and business leaders in developing meaningful relationships to promote the area as a primary center for business that offers unique professional, retail, residential, cultural, and recreational opportunities. It provides a forum to identify and define issues of importance to its membership, including the attraction to, retention, and growth of businesses within the Pembroke Strategic Growth Area.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;CBDA hosts a variety of informative and educational programs and events attended by prominent business, political, and community leaders. These events provide exceptional networking opportunities for members and bring together individuals and businesses with similar goals in support of the Pembroke SGA.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Visit&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.cbda.net"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;www.cbda.net&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:32:25 Z</pubDate>
      <a10:updated>2025-01-06T14:32:25Z</a10:updated>
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      <link>https://www.cbda.net/newsroom/archive/town-center-of-virginia-beach-grand-illumination/</link>
      <category>CBDA</category>
      <title>Town Center of Virginia Beach Grand Illumination</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;JEANNE EVANS-COX, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;CENTRAL BUSINEISS DISTRICT ASSOCIATION&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;757-639-9778&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:JEVANS@CBDA.NET"&gt;&lt;span&gt;JEVANS@CBDA.NET&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Saturday, November 30th, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;TOWN CENTER, VIRGINIA BEACH:&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Join us as members of the Virginia Beach City Council lead the countdown and light up the tree. Come enjoy the evening and watch the Christmas tree come alive and dance throughout the evening with over 5,000 lights! There will be free hot chocolate, free clam chowder, and special samples. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive in a horse-drawn carriage at 6:00 PM.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Be mesmerized by the snow globes as they come alive with dancing elves, ballerinas, a yo-yo champion, drummer boy, tap dancers, and more! Santa and Mrs. Claus will greet little ones in their own Santa snow globe. Walk through the larger-than-life-sized ornaments!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Santa’s sleigh awaits you with holiday music abound! Be sure to check out our restaurant specials all weekend long.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Know Before You Go&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Parking is always free in Town Center.&lt;/strong&gt; We recommend garage parking. Be mindful of on-street parking time limitations.In inclement weather, all outdoor entertainment will be canceled.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;This event is sponsored by Town Center businesses, Armada Hoffler, and the City of Virginia Beach and produced by the Central Business District Association.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Visit &lt;a href="http://www.cbda.net"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;www.cbda.net&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:00:00 Z</pubDate>
      <a10:updated>2024-11-04T11:00:00Z</a10:updated>
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      <link>https://www.cbda.net/newsroom/archive/town-and-treat-at-town-center/</link>
      <category>CBDA</category>
      <title>Town and Treat at Town Center</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Jeanne Evans-Cox, Executive Director&lt;br /&gt;Central Business District Association&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;757-639-9778&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:jevans@cbda.net" title="jevans@cbda.net"&gt;&lt;span&gt;jevans@cbda.net&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Town and Treat at Town Center&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Saturday, October 26th, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;VIRGINIA BEACH -&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span&gt;Town Center invites the community to come dressed in your best costume! Enjoy &lt;strong&gt;free&lt;/strong&gt; family-friendly activities at our annual Halloween event, Town and Treat. Stop by for trick-or-treating at Town Center businesses, activity stations, roaming characters, games, music, cotton candy, costume contests, and more!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; Dress in your finest Halloween costume to win a special prize! &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;There will be a special appearance by Janice of Midnight Rain as Taylor Swift!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Trick-or-treating throughout Town Center with over 25 candy stops! Just look for the balloons on the front doors of participating businesses&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Music and dance contests by DJ PonFetti&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Face painting by Merman&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Mad Science of Hampton Roads activity stations&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Balloon artistry by Francine&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Free Halloween prizes and giveaways&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Kids’ life-sized games&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Scarecrow stilt walker&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Movie and cartoon characters including Bluey and more&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Free cotton candy while it lasts&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Free 360 degree photo booth&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Balloons by POPVB&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Virginia Beach fire truck (if circumstances permit)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;TOWN AND TREAT COSTUME CONTEST&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Calling all ghouls and goblins! Enter our 2024 Town and Treat costume contest to show off your best attire. Children 12 and under only can enter one of three categories: “Cutest,” “Scariest,” and “Most Creative.” Leashed, well-behaved dogs are permitted to enter the “Best Dog” costume contest. This year, we have added a “Best Family Costume” contest too! There will be special trophies and prizes for each category!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KNOW BEFORE YOU GO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Parking is free in Town Center. We recommend garage parking. Be mindful of on-street parking time limitations. In inclement weather, all outdoor entertainment will be canceled. Trick-or-treating will be moved inside each participating store. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;This event is provided for your enjoyment by the businesses of Virginia Beach Town Center, Armada Hoffler, and the City of Virginia Beach and produced by the Central Business District Association.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Follow the Central Business District Association on &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/CentralBusinessDistrictAssociation"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt; and &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/cbdatowncentervb/"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 11:00:00 Z</pubDate>
      <a10:updated>2024-09-30T11:00:00Z</a10:updated>
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      <link>https://www.cbda.net/newsroom/archive/hunter-hayes-to-headline-last-night-on-the-town/</link>
      <category>CBDA</category>
      <title>Hunter Hayes to Headline “Last Night on the Town”</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Jeanne Evans-Cox, Executive Director&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span&gt;Central Business District Association&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;757-639-9778&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:jevans@cbda.net"&gt;&lt;span&gt;jevans@cbda.net&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Katrina Younce, Publicist&lt;br /&gt;IMGOING&lt;br /&gt;310-995-3619&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:katrina.younce@imgoingevents.com"&gt;katrina.younce@imgoingevents.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Virginia Beach Signature New Year’s Eve Celebration Begins at 7:00 p.m. ET at Virginia Beach Town Center on December 31, 2024&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;VIP Tickets on Sale on Monday October 14th at 12 p.m. ET&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;VIRGINIA BEACH, VA&lt;/strong&gt; – The Central Business District Association and IMGoing Events are thrilled to announce that Hunter Hayes will headline the 2024 Last Night on the Town. He will be joined by special guests Anthony Rosano &amp;amp; The Conqueroos as well as DJ Mista Cham. This premier New Year’s Eve celebration in Virginia Beach kicks off with family fun at 7:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Music will begin at 9:00 p.m. Last Night on the Town has moved to a new location this year and will take place at the Town Center Fountain Plaza! It will be a real party in downtown Virginia Beach.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Created by the Central Business District Association, Last Night on the Town (LNOTT) is now in its eleventh year at Virginia Beach Town Center and is a FREE celebration suitable for the entire family. VIP tickets go on sale on Monday, October 14th at 12 p.m. ET. For more details and ticket information, visit &lt;a href="http://www.lastnightonthetown.com"&gt;www.lastnightonthetown.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Multi-instrumentalist and platinum-selling artist &lt;strong&gt;Hunter Hayes&lt;/strong&gt; is an embodiment of the type of musician that embraces change and strives to rewrite the rules. After debuting on the scene with a platinum-certified album, Hayes has charted his own path, moving from his country roots into the genre-bending world that he was destined for. On his album Red Sky, the singer-songwriter is executing at the highest level of his musical career by crafting memorable melodies and instantly catchy hooks, albeit with a top-notch musician’s discerning ear. His music is both a reflection of his influences and a product of his prodigious multi-instrumental talents, reflected by the fact that he plays every instrument on his records. The Louisiana native has garnered over 2 billion on-demand global streams since the release of his debut album, along with six gold and platinum-certified singles. In addition to his legendary headlining shows, Hayes has also toured with superstars like Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood and has headlined sold-out shows across the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With over 50 award nominations and wins, including five GRAMMY© nominations, Hayes is a must-see live performance!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Last Night on the Town 2024 is presented by CBDA, Town Center, Armada Hoffler, and the City of Virginia Beach. This year’s media sponsor is WVEC 13NewsNow.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Virginia Beach Central Business District Association&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;CBDA serves as an advocate for its members and supports the growth and development of the business community within the Pembroke Strategic Growth Area. In doing so, it is recognized that advancements in policies and amenities within this urban core ultimately benefit the entire city and the region as a whole.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;CBDA works with government, community, and business leaders in developing meaningful relationships to promote the area as a primary center for business that offers unique professional, retail, residential, cultural, and recreational opportunities. It provides a forum to identify and define issues of importance to its membership, including the attraction to, retention, and growth of businesses within the Pembroke Strategic Growth Area.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;CBDA hosts a variety of informative and educational programs and events attended by prominent business, political, and community leaders. These events provide exceptional networking opportunities for members and bring together individuals and businesses with similar goals in support of the Pembroke SGA.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 11:00:00 Z</pubDate>
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      <link>https://www.cbda.net/newsroom/archive/town-center-presents-movies-in-the-plaza-each-saturday-in-september-and-october/</link>
      <category>CBDA</category>
      <title>Town Center Presents “Movies in the Plaza” Each Saturday in September and October</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;JEANNE EVANS-COX, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;CENTRAL BUSINEISS DISTRICT ASSOCIATION&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;757-639-9778&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:JEVANS@CBDA.NET"&gt;&lt;span&gt;JEVANS@CBDA.NET&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;TOWN CENTER, VIRGINIA BEACH:&lt;/u&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;Movies in the Plaza, a series of &lt;strong&gt;FREE&lt;/strong&gt; outdoor movie screenings each Saturday night at sunset, begins Saturday, September 7. The films will be presented on a large outdoor screen in the recessed area of the Town Center Fountain Plaza. Limited seating is available; first come first served! You are encouraged to bring your own chairs and blankets and prepare for an evening of family-friendly fun. Parking is always free at Town Center! There will also be &lt;strong&gt;FREE&lt;/strong&gt; popcorn while it lasts and &lt;strong&gt;FREE&lt;/strong&gt; hot cocoa as the cold weather arrives!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here's the full movie lineup for each Saturday in September and October:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;September 7 @ 7:00 PM – &lt;strong&gt;KUNG FU PANDA 4&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; September 14 @ 7:00 PM – &lt;strong&gt;MIGRATION&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; September 21 @ 6:30 PM – &lt;strong&gt;ELEMENTAL&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; September 28 @ 6:30 PM – &lt;strong&gt;PAW PATROL&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; October 5 @ 6:30 PM – &lt;strong&gt;GHOSTBUSTERS FROZEN EMPIRE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; October 12 @ 6:00 PM – &lt;strong&gt;WONKA&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; October 19 @ 6:00 PM – &lt;strong&gt;DESPICABLE ME 4&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; October 26 @ 6:00 PM – &lt;strong&gt;NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Make dinner reservations before the show at one of our many eateries and treat the family to a true “dinner and movie” experience. For a complete list of Town Center restaurants, visit &lt;a href="https://towncentervb.com/"&gt;towncentervb.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Viewer discretion advised, weather permitting. Visit &lt;a href="/cbda.net"&gt;cbda.net&lt;/a&gt; to learn more!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;This event is provided for your enjoyment by the Virginia Beach Town Center businesses, The Royal Chocolate, Armada Hoffler Properties, and the City of Virginia Beach. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Produced by the Central Business District Association&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Follow the Central Business District Association on &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/CentralBusinessDistrictAssociation"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt; and &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/cbdatowncentervb/"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Parking and Wi-Fi are always free in Town Center&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span&gt;We recommend garage parking. Be mindful of on-street parking time limitations.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;In inclement weather, all outdoor entertainment may be canceled and posted on the Central Business District Association &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/CentralBusinessDistrictAssociation"&gt;Facebook page&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <link>https://www.cbda.net/newsroom/archive/mini-golf-is-back-at-town-center/</link>
      <category>CBDA</category>
      <title>Mini Golf is Back at Town Center</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;JEANNE EVANS-COX, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;CENTRAL BUSINEISS DISTRICT ASSOCIATION&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;757-639-9778&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:JEVANS@CBDA.NET"&gt;&lt;span&gt;JEVANS@CBDA.NET&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;TOWN CENTER, VIRGINIA BEACH:&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Miniature golf has returned to Virginia Beach Town Center. Come join us Saturday, June 22nd and Saturday, July 20th, 5-8 pm at the Town Center Fountain Plaza.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This unique 9-hole course includes kid-size clubs, balls, obstacles, score cards and lots of fun. For ages 3-12.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Bring the family. Great way to spend “friend and family” time together.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;While you are at Town Center, enjoy the musical sounds of DJ PonFetti who will entertain with great music and a DANCE CONTEST. Prizes compliments of APEX ENTERTAINMENT AT TOWN CENTER. Town Center businesses and restaurants are available for lunch and dinner.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Come and enjoy this free entertainment and have some family fun!&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;This event is provided for your enjoyment by the Virginia Beach Town Center businesses, Rock Star Booking, Armada Hoffler Properties, and the City of Virginia Beach. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Produced by the Central Business District Association&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Follow the Central Business District Association on &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/CentralBusinessDistrictAssociation"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt; and &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/cbdatowncentervb/"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Parking and Wi-Fi are always free in Town Center&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span&gt;We recommend garage parking. Be mindful of on-street parking time limitations.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;In inclement weather, all outdoor entertainment may be canceled and posted on the Central Business District Association &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/CentralBusinessDistrictAssociation"&gt;Facebook page&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:00:00 Z</pubDate>
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      <category>CBDA</category>
      <title>Summer Fest 2024 at Town Center Returns with Nightly Entertainment</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;JEANNE EVANS-COX, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;CENTRAL BUSINEISS DISTRICT ASSOCIATION&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;757-639-9778&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:JEVANS@CBDA.NET"&gt;&lt;span&gt;JEVANS@CBDA.NET&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="img-right"&gt;&lt;img style="width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://www.cbda.net/newsroom/media/2235/qr-code-summer-fest-2024.png?width=500&amp;amp;height=499.99999999999994" alt="Summer Fest 2024 QR Code for Event Lineup" data-id="3299"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;TOWN CENTER, VIRGINIA BEACH:&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; The Town Center Fountain Plaza comes alive with performances from local musicians and specialty guest acts. All concert series are &lt;strong&gt;free&lt;/strong&gt; and open to the public. Enjoy live music at the Fountain Plaza each night from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm (schedules fluctuate) beginning Friday, May 17&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; and continuing through Monday, September 2&lt;sup&gt;nd&lt;/sup&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Come for the music. Listen to your favorite artists, including talented musicians such as Better By Tuesday, The Janitors, La Primavera Strings, Borderline Crazy, Stan the Sax Man, Frank Sings Frank, Two Arms of Flight, and much, much more!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;There are several restaurants in Town Center that offer outdoor seating and food within earshot of this live music series. For a complete list of Town Center restaurants, visit &lt;a href="https://towncentervb.com/"&gt;towncentervb.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Your options are anything but limited when it comes to jammin’ the night away with good tunes, cool drinks, and delectable cuisine in Virginia Beach Town Center.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;This event is provided for your enjoyment by the Virginia Beach Town Center businesses, Armada Hoffler Properties, and the City of Virginia Beach. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Produced by the Central Business District Association&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Follow the Central Business District Association on &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/CentralBusinessDistrictAssociation"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt; and &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/cbdatowncentervb/"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Parking and Wi-Fi are always free in Town Center&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span&gt;We recommend garage parking. Be mindful of on-street parking time limitations.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;In inclement weather, all outdoor entertainment may be canceled and posted on the Central Business District Association &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/CentralBusinessDistrictAssociation"&gt;Facebook page&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 11:00:00 Z</pubDate>
      <a10:updated>2024-05-23T11:00:00Z</a10:updated>
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      <link>https://www.cbda.net/newsroom/archive/graduation-expressions-2024-an-artistic-sidewalk-adventure/</link>
      <category>CBDA</category>
      <title>Graduation Expressions 2024 – An Artistic Sidewalk Adventure</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;JEANNE EVANS-COX, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;CENTRAL BUSINEISS DISTRICT ASSOCIATION&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;757-639-9778&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:JEVANS@CBDA.NET"&gt;&lt;span&gt;JEVANS@CBDA.NET&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;TOWN CENTER, VIRGINIA BEACH:&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Virginia Beach Town Center opens its doors and sidewalks to all college, high school, and advanced learning graduates along with those who have received any academic achievement.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Town Center is proud of our graduates and sends you inspirational and uplifting messages from local artists created just for you.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We are providing the backdrop and inspiration for 7 Hampton Roads artists from Old Dominion University’s Department of Art to create inspirational messages through art on the sidewalks of Town Center.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We welcome back Rick Nickel, art professor from Old Dominion University, who has carefully selected some of the best artists in Hampton Roads. We will be featuring the work of Avery Keyes, Kim Jones, Rosemarie Spracklin, Clair Landfear, Chauncey Holder, and Jing Qin. Even Professor Nickel himself will share his artistic talents!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Wander the streets of Town Center from May 1&lt;sup&gt;st&lt;/sup&gt; to June 14&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;, weather permitting. Don’t forget to check out the special art on the stairs to Zeiders and Cantina Laredo. All Town Center restaurants will have their doors open for you to enjoy their cuisine or you can purchase a memorable gift from one of our many retailers.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Town Center’s own selfie picture frame will be at the Fountain Plaza to help celebrate the moment with family, friends, and loved ones. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Brought to you by the Town Center Businesses and City of Virginia Beach &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Produced by the Central Business District Association&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Follow the Central Business District Association on &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/CentralBusinessDistrictAssociation" target="_blank"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/cbdatowncentervb/" target="_blank"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Parking is always free in Town Center&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 11:00:00 Z</pubDate>
      <a10:updated>2024-04-26T11:00:00Z</a10:updated>
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      <link>https://www.cbda.net/newsroom/archive/the-easter-bunny-is-coming-to-virginia-beach-town-center/</link>
      <category>CBDA</category>
      <title>The Easter Bunny is Coming to Virginia Beach Town Center</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;JEANNE EVANS-COX&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;CENTRAL BUSINEISS DISTRICT ASSOCIATION&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;757-639-9778&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:JEVANS@CBDA.NET"&gt;&lt;span&gt;JEVANS@CBDA.NET&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;TOWN CENTER, VIRGINIA BEACH:&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Hop on down to the Fountain Plaza to celebrate with the Town Center Easter Bunny at our first ever Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 30th from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The thrill and excitement of spring is popping up at Town Center and there is no better way to celebrate than with an Easter egg hunt, family, and fun!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This family-friendly, FREE event is for children ages 7 and under only.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Get FREE photos with the Town Center Easter Bunny!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Easter Egg Hunts (times may fluctuate):&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ages 1-3 12:00 pm&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ages 4-5 12:30 pm&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ages 6-7 1:00 pm&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Enter the Bunny Hop dance contest with DJ Ponfetti to win prizes from Apex Entertainment, The Royal Chocolate, and more.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;There will be a best Easter bonnet/hat contest, games, facepainting, and more!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Take advantage of specials from Town Center restaurants and retailers – go to &lt;a href="http://www.towncentervb.com"&gt;www.towncentervb.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt; to learn more.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Brought to you by the Town Center Businesses and City of Virginia Beach &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Produced by the Central Business District Association&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Parking is always free in Town Center&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:00:00 Z</pubDate>
      <a10:updated>2024-03-06T11:00:00Z</a10:updated>
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      <link>https://www.cbda.net/newsroom/archive/love-is-in-the-air-at-town-center-press-release/</link>
      <category>CBDA</category>
      <title>Love is in the Air at Town Center Press Release</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;JEANNE EVANS-COX&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;757-639-9778&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:JEVANS@CBDA.NET"&gt;&lt;span&gt;JEVANS@CBDA.NET&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;em&gt;Celebrate your love in the “&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;em&gt;Cœur Balançoire” and “lock in your love” at the Fountain Plaza.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Follow the &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;hearts&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span&gt;and capture the moment with your loved one at the Town Center Fountain Plaza from February 1-25.  &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Take a selfie with your special someone at the beautiful “Cœur Balançoire.” This 12-foot life-size heart will embrace you and your loved one during the season of LOVE.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;The Town Center Love Lock Heart is new this year, designed and crafted specially for Town Center. Bring your personalized lock and attach it to the Love Lock Heart. It will return every year!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;"Love is the master key that opens the gates of happiness." - Oliver Wendell Holmes, "&lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/files/2698/2698-h/2698-h.htm"&gt;&lt;em&gt;A Mortal Antipathy&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;"&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Brought to you by the Town Center Businesses and City of Virginia Beach &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Produced by The Central Business District Association&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Parking is always free in Town Center&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 23:23:26 Z</pubDate>
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      <link>https://www.cbda.net/newsroom/archive/last-night-on-the-town-2025/</link>
      <category>CBDA</category>
      <title>Last Night on the Town New Year's Eve Celebration 2025</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;JEANNE EVANS-COX, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;CENTRAL BUSINEISS DISTRICT ASSOCIATION&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;757-639-9778&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:JEVANS@CBDA.NET"&gt;&lt;span&gt;JEVANS@CBDA.NET&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;TOWN CENTER, VIRGINIA BEACH: &lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The Central Business District Association and IMGoing are pleased to announce The Band Perry, with special guest Ripe, will headline the 2025 edition of Last Night on the Town. Virginia Beach’s premier New Year’s Eve celebration kicks off at 6 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Town Center of Virginia Beach. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Now in its twelfth year, Last Night on the Town (LNOTT) was created by the Central Business District Association as a FREE, family-friendly celebration that brings the community together to welcome the new year. 13 News Now will provide live event coverage and main stage EMCEEs.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; Attendees can enjoy entertainment and music on an LED dance floor, including a children’s dance contest for kids under 12 years old. Prior to the start of festivities, dinner reservations are available at a variety of Town Center restaurants offering specially curated menus.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;VIP tickets go on sale on Wednesday, October 8 at 12 p.m. ET. Presented by Marathon Consulting, LNOTT’s exclusive VIP event features a premium main stage vantage point from Cantina Laredo’s balcony. For more details and ticket information, visit &lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.lastnightonthetown.com"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;www.lastnightonthetown.com&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;strong&gt;The Band Perry &lt;/strong&gt;is a GRAMMY®, CMA, and ACM Award-winning trio known for their genre-defying Appalachian gothic sound amplified by heartfelt, original storytelling, dynamic musicianship, and high-energy performance. Since bursting onto the scene with their nine-time Platinum smash hit “If I Die Young,” the Perry siblings have captivated audiences worldwide. Composed of Kimberly Perry, Reid Perry, and Johnny Costello, the band's 2025 return marks the end of hiatus and the start of a new artistic era. Spanning a decade-plus of music and two albums, The Band Perry has sold two and a half million albums, 12 million singles, and racked up over 1 billion streams.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; Boston-bred funk and alt-pop band &lt;strong&gt;Ripe&lt;/strong&gt; is known for their high-energy live shows and irresistibly danceable sound. Fronted by Robbie Wulfsohn alongside Jon Becker (guitar), Sampson Hellerman (drums), and Calvin Barthel (trombone), the group has built a devoted following with their vibrant performances and hook-filled songs. Their latest album, &lt;em&gt;Play the Game&lt;/em&gt;, released September 19, 2025, showcases the band’s evolution while staying true to the joyful, crowd-moving spirit that defines their music.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;em&gt;This event is provided for your enjoyment by the businesses of Town Center of Virginia Beach, Armada Hoffler, Marathon Consulting and Cantina Laredo, WVEC, and the City of Virginia Beach.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;em&gt;Produced by the Central Business District Association and IMGoing.   &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt; Follow the Central Business District Association on &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/CentralBusinessDistrictAssociation"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt; and &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/cbdatowncentervb/"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Parking and Wi-Fi are always free in Town Center&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span&gt;We recommend garage parking. Be mindful of on-street parking time limitations.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;In inclement weather, all outdoor entertainment may be canceled and posted on the Central Business District Association &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/CentralBusinessDistrictAssociation"&gt;Facebook page&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>The State of the City Town Center of Virginia Beach and Beyond 2026</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 1.22.26&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Jeanne Evans-Cox, &lt;em&gt;Executive Director&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Central Business District Association&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;(757) 639-9778&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:jevans@cbda.net"&gt;&lt;span&gt;jevans@cbda.net&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THE STATE OF THE CITY, TOWN CENTER OF VIRGINIA BEACH AND BEYOND&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Guest Speakers Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer and City &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Manager Patrick Duhaney&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Virginia Beach, Va.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;strong&gt;–&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt; The Central Business District Association, and Divaris Real Estate, Inc. proudly present the annual State of the City, Town Center of Virginia Beach and Beyond, on Thursday, January 29, at 11:30 a.m., Westin Hotel Town Center, Virginia Beach.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="normaltextrun"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: 'Open Sans';"&gt;Created by the Central Business District Association, the State of Town Center and Beyond presents the achievements, goals and future opportunities within the only “DOWNTOWN/UPTOWN” of Virginia Beach. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="normaltextrun"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: 'Open Sans';"&gt;Mayor Bobby Dyer and City Manager Patrick Duhaney will review this successful economic development efforts and comprehensive planning approach that has and will continue to make this area the attractive place to work, live, and play. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;" class="paragraph"&gt;&lt;span class="normaltextrun"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="normaltextrun"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: 'Open Sans';"&gt;For more details and registration information, visit &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979542725580?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span class="normaltextrun"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: 'Open Sans'; color: #0563c1;"&gt;CBDA on Eventbrite.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span class="eop"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Virginia Beach Central Business District Association&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;span&gt;CBDA serves as an advocate for its members and supports the growth and development of the business community within the Pembroke Strategic Growth Area. In doing so, it is recognized that advancements in policies and amenities within this urban core ultimately benefit the entire city and the region.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;span&gt;CBDA works with government, community, and business leaders in developing meaningful relationships to promote the area as a primary center for business that offers unique professional, retail, residential, cultural, and recreational opportunities. It provides a forum to identify and define issues of importance to its membership, including the attraction to, retention, and growth of businesses within the Pembroke Strategic Growth Area.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;CBDA hosts a variety of informative and educational programs and events attended by prominent business, political, and community leaders. These events provide exceptional networking opportunities for members and bring together individuals and businesses with similar goals in support of the Pembroke SGA.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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