Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, and we’re sending off the season in style here at Waterside District. Whether you are hosting family members for the long weekend, want to show friends a good time, or are planning to avoid the beach crowds, Waterside District has plenty to offer this coming weekend. We’re kicking off LDW with a…
The SkyStar, a 137-foot high observation wheel located next to Waterside District throughout the summer, has officially completed its stay in Norfolk. With breathtaking views of the Elizabeth River, downtown Norfolk, and neighboring Portsmouth, SkyStar attracted tens of thousands of riders this summer. The 12-story wheel, equipped with 36 climate-controlled gondolas, opened at Waterside District in May and welcomed its…
The TowneBank In-Water Boat Show, hosted by Festevents, returns to Norfolk September 13th – 15th. Don’t miss the only major in-water boat show in Hampton Roads. The 2018 Boat Show will take place at Waterside Marina, Town Point Park, and Waterside District. The show features various new and pre-owned power boats on land and in-water from dealers across the state…
SkyStar Wheel Arrives at Waterside 12 story Ferris wheel makes debut in Norfolk, VA Norfolk, VA (3.9.18) – Waterside District is pleased to announce Norfolk’s newest entertainment attraction, SkyStar at Waterside. Arriving May 2018, the 137 foot high wheel will be located adjacent to Waterside District and offer individuals, groups, and companies a brand new entertainment option this Summer. The…
Around 300 local music fans packed Waterside District for the Veer Music Awards on Tuesday February 13th. This 7th annual event featured live performances, craft beer, and 34-plus awards categories with 320 nominees. Album of the Year 1. “Anthony Rosano & the Conqueroos” – WINNER 2. Bennett Wales & the Relief, “Flood Without Water” 3. Ben Phelps, “Goodbye Summer”…
Norfolk, VA (11.27.17) – Waterside District is pleased to announce the opening of Stripers Waterside. The Norfolk location will be the Outer Banks-based restaurant group’s second location and a welcomed addition to the downtown Norfolk Waterfront when it opens within Waterside District. “Partnering with the Waterside District team presented a unique opportunity to bring Stripers Waterside to Norfolk, VA. We’re excited to showcase our…
The 2017 Grand Illumination parade officially kicked off the holiday season on Saturday November 18th. This year’s parade featured dozens of schools, nonprofit organizations, and companies marching through the streets on downtown Norfolk. Check out the gallery below to view a few highlights.
On a crisp fall morning, War of the Wings made its Norfolk, VA debut. Over 1,000 guests attended the November 4th festival, organized by Sinclair Communications and Waterside District. The event featured 16 regional wing restaurants competing for the best buffalo wings in town. People’s choice and judges winners included Peck N’ Pour, Bucketheads Bar & Grill, and Stripers Waterside.…
Date: October 24th Time: Doors 5pm; Movie 6-8pm Where: Blue Moon Stage Powered by Lumos Tickets: Free Parking: Valet, Waterside District garage Seating: We encourage you to bring your own chair to lounge on the Promenade as seating will be limited on the stage. Come to Waterside District’s Family Movie Night, featuring this month’s pick, Hocus Pocus! Don’t miss out on this event that the…
War of the Wings Finds New Home in Norfolk, VA Waterside District & Sinclair Communications are excited to bring War of the Wings to the mermaid city of Norfolk, VA. The 2017 event will feature samplings from 20 local restaurants, wing eating competition, and live music. WHAT: Virginia War of the Wings 2017 WHEN: Saturday, November 4th (from 2 – 5…
This mermaid is inspired by the movement of people as displayed in curling water and mist and the blinking lights of a busy city. The contrasting colors bring out each other to create a bold color palette fit for a city. A city is full of continuous movement and the interconnecting of people and places. The flow of the water splashes against the orange lights and the orange lights dive into the water.
Mermaid #3
Since Waterside was such an iconic and social area in Norfolk that was shut down and is currently being revitalized to regain its former glory I wanted to embody that in an already iconic image. The Norfolk Mermaid. My design incorporates the recognizable blue color of the roof with the orange color of the new logo along with the other main colors in the Waterside color palette. The swirling ribbon design that’s red and orange i sa reference to a veil, in tribute to the unveiling of the new Waterside. The blue fading into the darker blue at the top of the mermaid represents the transition from old to new, and that reference also runs along the bottom of the mermaid in the blue and green. Along the bottom, I used a satellite images of WAterside and Harbor park to create an interesting design and subtle map of the area and the yellow dots along the entire mermaid represent the lights all around WAterside. I wanted to use mostly glittering/shimmering colored paint, except for the dark blue and the bright red and dark red because I imagined it shining under the sunlight during the day and the lights of WAterside at night. When the design does shine, the designs would glitter while the colors underneath would remain somewhat flat.
Mermaid #2
In my proposal, I wanted to show the diverse aspects through texture and material. In my piece I included metal hoops for the mermaid to jump through to show the exciting opportunities and interested activities you can do at Waterside. On the mermaid’s tail, I used an abstract way of representing water that surrounds the area and what this city has to offer. On the skin I used different textures and a mix of two colors to show the diversity in the community and how welcoming and family friendly it is. The hair is also two different color intertwining to represent how exciting and high energy Waterside is. My intent for this piece is for the bright colors and interesting aspects to bring positivity and excitement to the community.
Mermaid #1
For my design, I made a simple design that was easy on the eye that still had a fun look, but also gave it a small amount of advertising. By that, I used the Waterside color palette that was given, and since the two primary colors were orange and the lighter of the blues, I used those the most. I also made sure to use the logo, and did minimal line designs that flowed with the shape of the mermaid. I put the Waterside logo in the middle of the mermaid, because people’s eyes tend to go toward the middle of an object, along with if there is more going in a certain area. That is why I put the objects, the glass and the music notes next to the logo, so it helps give your eye somewhere to go to. Those objects are there to also help advertise what Waterside will deliver, but in a minimal way. I kept the orange and red areas simple so it wouldn’t get cluttered and so it wouldn’t take away from the logo, which is the main focal point. In conclusion, my design is a fun and simple way to help advertise. I hope my design has met up to the requirements of what Waterside is all about.