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Hearty, filling, festive recipes to complement your Thanksgiving feast Spatchcock Smoked Turkey, Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallow Sauce, Sprouts and Squash Roast, and Herbed Wild Rice and Apples. PAGE 8 VOL. 32, NO. 41, Norfolk, Va. | flagshipnews.com | November 7-November 13, 2024
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The magic returns Nov. 15 as WinterFest on the Wisconsin goes Hollywood with seasonal movie favorites Press Release
NORFOLK, Va. — It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Nauticus’ annual WinterFest on the Wisconsin is celebrating with an all-new holiday movie theme. A towering 35-foot-tall leg lamp, a largerthan-life Ralphie (complete with his pink bunny suit), two Grinch “takeover” nights, and an elaborate new train display featuring everyone’s favorite elf are just some of the additions that make this season’s WinterFest bigger and brighter than ever! Help Nauticus bring the magic to life by sharing which movies you love to cozy up to during the winter. Submit your vote on Nauticus.org/holidaymovievote and be a
part of this year’s WinterFest experience! “It’s our fifth season of WinterFest and we’re going full out Griswold,” said Stephen E. Kirkland, executive director of Nauticus. “We’ve been watching holiday movies around here since March to get in the zone.” Tickets go on sale today, and WinterFest on the Wisconsin will be open on select nights from November 15, 2024, through January 1, 2025. Other new additions this season include a team of elves recreating classic holiday movie scenes, nightly magic performances, juggling, an amazing aerialist show, and never-before-seen spaces aboard the Battleship Wisconsin. Back by popular demand, WinterFest will feature its magical
Mistletoe Marina, with beautifully decorated boats, live entertainment, festive food and drink options, and a waterfront s’mores station.
Plan Your Visit: General admission tickets are priced at $22 for adults and $18 for children (ages 3-12) on premium nights, while value night tickets are available at $18 for adults and $16 for children. A FLEX option is also available for an additional $3, allowing guests to reschedule their visit if plans change. Children 2 and under can attend for free, making WinterFest a family-friendly experience for all ages. With limited availability
per time slot, it’s highly recommended to purchase tickets online in advance to secure your preferred date and time.
Tickets and Proceeds: All proceeds from WinterFest support the Nauticus Foundation, a nonprofit that funds the restoration and interpretation of the Battleship Wisconsin. Tickets can be purchased online starting today, and guests are encouraged to buy early to secure their preferred dates and times. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.winterfestonthewisconsin.com or www.nauticus.org.
WWE Superstar Damian Priest comes to the Norfolk Main Navy Exchange this Friday Nov. 8th, Damian shares wrestling stories and life experiences Interview By Yiorgo
WWE wrestling fans in the Hampton Roads Area, if you want to meet WWE Superstar Damian Priest, then THE place to be on November 8th is at the Norfolk Main Navy Exchange at 1560 Mall Drive Norfolk, Virginia. Join everyone at the Navy Exchange (NEX) Norfolk for their in store Special Events: November 8th-November 11th for special guests, product demos, sampling events, giveaways and so much more. On November 8th you can meet and greet WWE Superstar Damian Priest from 12 noon to 2:00 PM sponsored by Snickers. It is very important for everyone to know that due to contractual obligations, no autographs on personal items will be allowed. Also it’s important to note that sometimes there are unforeseen circumstances and talent is subject to change when that happens. Also on November the 8th, there
will be Humble Brands Demos, Redken/Matrix/ Biolage Hair Care Demos and more. On November 9th, there will be Aveda Hair Care Demos, Bumble and Bumble Hair Care Demos and more. And on November 10th-11th, there will be L’Orista Barista Sampling and on November 11th there will be a Veterans Day Coin Giveaway, Soda Stream Sampling and more. I had the opportunity a while back to interview this kind, gentle soul known as Damian Priest and what follows below is portions from our interview. Yiorgo: With a name like Damian Priest and given the “edge” pun intended, your character has, to me it was natural to have you working with WWE Superstar Edge back then. How did that happen, whose idea was it, etc.?
Turn to Damian Priest, Page 7
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