http://www.96x.fm en dthompson@sinclairstations.com Copyright 2012 2012-05-11T20:11:57+00:00 http://www.96x.fm/station/events_entry/9th_annual_intl_spring_wine_festival_-_may_19th/ http://www.96x.fm/station/events_entry/9th_annual_intl_spring_wine_festival_-_may_19th/#When:20:11:57Z The 9th Annual Neptune's Spring Wines Festival takes place on Saturday, May 19th from Noon to 5:00pm at 31St Street Park at the Virginia Beach Ocean Front. Sample over 70 international and Virginia wines. Tickets on sale at www..neptunefestival. com or call 757-498-0215. 2012-05-11T20:11:57+00:00 http://www.96x.fm/station/events_entry/bbq_beer_bourbon_-_may_26th/ http://www.96x.fm/station/events_entry/bbq_beer_bourbon_-_may_26th/#When:16:51:15Z Saturday, May 26 is the day to indulge in all the pleasures of the South... B, B &B! Enjoy a day of eating lip-smacking barbeque, sipping beer, tasting a variety of liquors, puffing on cigars while listening to live bands on Scope's Fountain Plaza in Downtown Norfolk. The event is free. Unlimited beverage sampling packages are $20 in advance and $25 at the door - $15 for groups of 20 or more! BBQ ribs, pulled pork, chicken and other foods available for purchase. Live music with Molly Hatchet, Doug Dunn with Steel River and other entertainment. Tickets on sale at area Ticketmaster locations and here. A portion of the proceeds go to Hampton Roads Charitable Foundation supporting a host of local Hampton Roads charities. Call 757-22-2909 for information. 2012-05-11T16:51:15+00:00 http://www.96x.fm/station/events_entry/ok5k_-_jun_9th/ http://www.96x.fm/station/events_entry/ok5k_-_jun_9th/#When:16:03:35Z Come join us! Saturday June 9, 2012 at 8:00AM (1M) and 8:45AM (5K) at Virginia Wesleyan College. All proceeds benefit Eggleston and its mission of creating education, training and employment for persons with disabilities. Since 1955, Eggleston Services has helped thousands of individuals with disabilities to gain freedom from dependence on government support by providing them on-the-job training and stable work opportunities. Click here for all the details and to register to run for this worthy cause! 2012-05-11T16:03:35+00:00 http://www.96x.fm/station/events_entry/virginia_beer_festival_-_may_19th/ http://www.96x.fm/station/events_entry/virginia_beer_festival_-_may_19th/#When:21:10:13Z "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy,” wrote Benjamin Franklin. And who are we to question Benjamin Franklin? For the 11th year Norfolk Festevents and The Virginia Arts Festival are partnering together to produce the ever popular Virginia Beer Festival. With over 65 breweries contributing to the bounty, festival goers will appreciate the open layout of Town Point Park and easy access to parking in nearby garages. Local favorites House on Fire will provide the entertainment with their medley of classic and southern rock, funk and blues. NEW VIP TICKET $75- will gain you access into a separate tasting area with special beer casks made just for the festival! Beer Masters will be there to give you insight as you taste these exclusive beers and you will have the perks of separate restrooms and light snacks. The festival takes place Saturday, May 19th from 2:00pm-6:00pm in beautiful Town Point Park in downtown Norfolk. Click here for all the details and to purchase your tickets. 2012-05-08T21:10:13+00:00 http://www.96x.fm/station/events_entry/hunt_club_farm_renaissance_faire_-_may_19th_20th/ http://www.96x.fm/station/events_entry/hunt_club_farm_renaissance_faire_-_may_19th_20th/#When:19:33:10Z Come out May 19th & 20th from 10:00am to 5:00pm for the Hunt Club Farm Renaissance Faire for 2 action packed days of equestrian events (including world class jousters from History Channel & National Geographic), costumed entertainers including Hunt Club’s own Royal Court, Knights, Squires, Jesters, Trumpeters, Stilt Walker’s, Jugglers, Beggars, Wenches and More! Opening of the gates will be with a Parade of Entertainers!! Heavy Armor Jousting and Medieval Horse Games Behind the Scenes Meet and Greet with our Knights & Gallant Horses Musical Entertainers Birds of Prey Show Armor & Weapons Demonstrations Blacksmith Demonstrations Horse Drawn Carriage Rides Wee Steed & Unicorn Rides Adult Horse Rides Medieval Games Food Court Adults $20 per day - Kids $10 per day (ages 3-12) - Kids under 2 are free Visit http://www.huntclubfarm.com/rennfaire.htm for all the details! 2012-05-04T19:33:10+00:00 http://www.96x.fm/station/events_entry/friday_nights_live_bayside_bar_grill/ http://www.96x.fm/station/events_entry/friday_nights_live_bayside_bar_grill/#When:19:38:14Z 96X will be broadcasting live every Friday night at shore drive's hottest summer party destination, Bayside Bar and Grill. Come out early every friday from 7-9pm and enjoy 50 cent specials. Stick around as 96X will go live on the airwaves starting at 11pm with the best dance and alternative music keeping you moving all night long. No cover and tons of giveaways weekly. Its all new, its hot, its friday nights live with 96X at Bayside Bar & Grill. 2012-04-19T19:38:14+00:00 http://www.96x.fm/station/events_entry/hampton_saturday_summer_street_fest_-_apr_21st-sep_1st/ http://www.96x.fm/station/events_entry/hampton_saturday_summer_street_fest_-_apr_21st-sep_1st/#When:15:32:13Z Saturday Summer Street Fest returns to Queensway in Downtown Hampton April 21 through September 1 from 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Hampton takes to the streets every Saturday night for a fun-filled street fest featuring live musical entertainment, cold refreshments, and plenty of activities for the young and old including: face painting, inflatables, and much more! Click here for the schedule of live performances and for all the details on this fun for the whole family event! 2012-04-12T15:32:13+00:00 http://www.96x.fm/station/events_entry/beacon_of_hope_5k_run_walk_-_may_20th/ http://www.96x.fm/station/events_entry/beacon_of_hope_5k_run_walk_-_may_20th/#When:20:13:14Z The Beacon of Hope 5k Run/Walk and 1 Mile Memory Walk is held annually at the beautiful Virginia Beach Oceanfront. All proceeds from the race support the programs of I Need A Lighthouse, Inc. The mission of I Need A Lighthouse, Inc. is to significantly reduce the loss and suffering from teen and young adult depression, suicide, and suicidal behavior through educational programs and community partnerships. All services are provided in the Hampton Roads community. For more information and to register now click here. 2012-04-10T20:13:14+00:00 http://www.96x.fm/station/events_entry/cheeseburger_in_paradise_memorial_day_car_show_-_may_28th/ http://www.96x.fm/station/events_entry/cheeseburger_in_paradise_memorial_day_car_show_-_may_28th/#When:15:52:05Z Join us at Cheeseburger in Paradise, Newport News for the Classic Cruisers Annual Memorial Day Car Show starting at 10:00am on May 28th. Come out to enjoy the cars, trucks, and music! Cheeseburger in Paradise located at 12361 Hornsby Lane in Newport News. Call Julie Wilson for details at (757)296-4940. 2012-04-10T15:52:05+00:00 http://www.96x.fm/station/events_entry/newport_news_greek_festival_-_may_31st_-_jun_3rd/ http://www.96x.fm/station/events_entry/newport_news_greek_festival_-_may_31st_-_jun_3rd/#When:20:56:42Z Come to the Newport News Greek Festival sponsored by the Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church for food, music, and fun May 31st-June 3rd! The festivities are free and will be held at 60 Traverse Rd in Newport News. For all the details visit http://www.newportnewsgreekfestival.org. 2012-04-05T20:56:42+00:00 http://www.96x.fm/station/events_entry/city_center_at_oyster_point_farmers_market1/ http://www.96x.fm/station/events_entry/city_center_at_oyster_point_farmers_market1/#When:15:56:50Z City Center at Oyster Point Farmers Market will be held every Thursday of the month starting April 5th through October 11th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. City Center at Oyster Point, Newport News is a vibrant community of luxurious apartments, distinctive condominiums, modern office buildings, and exciting and unique retail shops. City Center is a producer only market that will provide fresh, seasonal foods and local plants and products for sale to the public. Local farms will provide fresh produce, eggs, poultry, fish, meat and more. Other vendors include cut flowers, fresh baked breads and pastries, jams, jellies, soaps and candles. Other events during the market include live entertainment on the market stage while customers shop, gardening seminars, and more. New vendors are welcome at no fee! For More information contact Barbara Mealey at 757-222-2924 on her cell 757-287-2507 or email bmealey@sinclairstations.com For a downloadable copy of the vendor application click here. 2012-02-06T15:56:50+00:00 http://www.96x.fm/station/events_entry/96x_session_3/ http://www.96x.fm/station/events_entry/96x_session_3/#When:21:10:22Z Papa Roach was in town with Nickelback, Saving Abel, and Hinder on July 28th at the Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheatre. Check back here for an updated entry including a gallery and video of our winners hanging with Papa Roach before the show in a exclusive 96X Session. UPDATE: 8/31/09...Papa Roach was in town with Nickelback, Saving Abel, and Hinder on July 28th at the Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheatre. Check back here for an updated entry featuring a gallery and video of our winners hanging with Papa Roach before the show in an exclusive 96X Session, which also included tickets to the show that night. UPDATE: 8/31/09... The long awaited video is now here. Check it out. 2009-07-15T21:10:22+00:00 http://www.96x.fm/station/events_entry/96x_session_1/ http://www.96x.fm/station/events_entry/96x_session_1/#When:17:25:03Z Secondhand Serenade stopped by to do a stripped down, acoustic X Session for their fans before their big show at The Norva...Secondhand Serenade stopped by to do a stripped down, acoustic X Session for their fans before their big show at The Norva. 96X sessions are stripped-down, intimately set performances by your favorite bands. The sessions are by invitation only! Listen to 96X for your chance to win an invitation to an upcoming session! 96X.....bringing you closer to your favorite artists! 2009-06-22T17:25:03+00:00