Wednesday, December 24th, 2025
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Radio host Raymond Jones presents 'A Local Touch: Music with a Virginia Connection' on WHRO-FM at 9:00 p.m. today, featuring familiar carols and local ensembles including the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band. WHRO
- ➤ WHRO-FM will air Handel at the Met, a holiday celebration broadcast featuring classics such as Rinaldo, Samson & excerpts from Rodelinda on Saturday, Dec. 27 at 1 p.m., offering local listeners a taste of Handel’s timeless work. WHRO
- ➤ Outside the Lines Art Studio in Ghent offers weekly sensory art classes where participants can explore creative mess-making and enjoy relaxed sessions designed for neurodivergent individuals and all ages (including preschoolers and adults). Owner Melanie Cramer said the studio focuses on the creative process rather than a finished product. WHRO
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Black Homeschoolers Meet Up
9:30-11:30 a.m. — Virginia Zoo — Free entry — Connect with fellow Black homeschoolers while children play in a welcoming outdoor environment.
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A Sherlock Carol
7:30-9 p.m. — Virginia Stage Company — Tickets from $104 — Experience a captivating rendition of a classic tale at the Wells Theatre.
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Driver Improvement Course
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown — $68 cash or money order — Complete your driver improvement course and receive your certificate the same day.
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Fonville x Fribush featuring Morgan Burrs
8-11 p.m. — The Annex — No cover — Experience the funky sounds of the Hammond organ with live performances by Sam Fribush and Morgan Burrs.
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R&B Only Live
8-11 p.m. — The NorVa — $55-$110 General Admission, $80-$160 VIP — Experience a high-energy night of R&B music from past to present with singing and dancing.
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Norfolk Admirals vs. Wheeling Nailers - Union & Trades Night
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Norfolk Scope Arena — $31 tickets with processing fee — Family fun and fundraising with games, food, and community spirit.
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Badfish: Tribute to Sublime
8-9 p.m. — The NorVa — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energetic sounds of Badfish, honoring the legacy of Sublime.
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