Verizon Wireless
Amercian Music Festival

Along The Virginia Beach Boardwalk
Aug 31 - Sep 2, 2012
The sounds of rock, jazz, country, blues, R&B, and more flood the Virginia Beach oceanfront for three sun-filled days over Labor Day Weekend at the Verizon Wireless American Music Festival.  The largest outdoor music event on the East coast, the Verizon Wireless American Music Festival brings together local, regional, and national acts to play on a gigantic 60-foot wide and 60-foot tall stage on the beach at 5th Street as well as stages in all parks along the beautiful Virginia Beach oceanfront. Festival goers by the thousands love the appeal of being outdoors on the beach with the Atlantic Ocean providing the perfect background for some of the greatest live music of all time! 

On 5th Street Main Stage Aug. 31-Sept.2
The 19th Annual Verizon Wireless American Music Festival will feature three major headline bands on the 5th Street Main Stage between Aug. 31 and Sept. 2.  O.A.R., Cheap Trick and Train have firmly established their popularity in Hampton Roads through previous concerts.  Given the Festival’s unique environment and fan-friendly pricing, this year’s lineup could result in some of the best attended shows in the event’s history.

CLICK HERE TO ORDER TICKETS

Friday, Aug. 31
5th Street Main Stage $15 advance/$20 day of show

O.A.R.
(9:15-10:45 p.m.)

The Wailers
(7:30-8:45 p.m.)
Doors Open: 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 1 

5th Street Main Stage (Sign language interpretation provided by Mindy Brown and Company) 

$15 advance/$20 day of show

Cheap Trick
4:30-6 p.m.

Soul Asylum
3-4 p.m.

Southern Culture on the Skids
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Doors Open: 12:30 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 2

5th Street Main Stage, presented by Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half-Marathon 

$25 advance/$30 day of show

Train
9-10:30 p.m.

Rock ‘N’ Roll Virginia Beach Half-Marathon Awards
8-9 p.m.

To be announced
7-8 p.m.
Doors Open: 6 p.m.

Other free concerts:

Stanley Clarke/George Duke

The ZAPP Band

Family Stone

.38 Special

The Coasters/Platters/Marvelettes

Food vendors, beer, and merchandise kiosks enhance the festival atmosphere along the boardwalk.  Exclusive VIP passes provide separate entrance to the area right in front of the stage for viewing Friday and Saturday concerts, access to heavy hors d’oeuvres, VIP-only port-a-johns, two free beers or wine, and tickets to both Friday and Saturday concerts.  This is the ultimate way for fans to enjoy the concerts!

Siebert Realty Lodging
Sandbridge Beach / Virginia Beach Vacation Rentals:
http://www.siebert-realty.com
877-422-2200 / 757-426-6200

Boardwalk Art Show

June 14 - 17, 2012

The Boardwalk Art Show and Festival, presented by SunTrust, is one of the oldest and best outdoor fine art shows on the Eastern seaboard, and this year will mark our 57th year. For more info, visit www.boardwalkshow.com.

The show is consistently ranked in Sunshine Artist Magazine’s Top 50 fine art Shows. With an average attendance each year or more than 200,000, this four-day festival is one of the most popular in Virginia, attracting collectors and artists from across the nation. The show runs along the Virginia Beach boardwalk from 17th Street to 32nd Street, overlooking the sandy beach and Atlantic Ocean.

The History of Boardwalk Art Show

In 1952, a small group of artists presented an outdoor art show at the boardwalk, with the proceeds benefiting a fellow artist who had fallen ill. Those artists later formed an organization which is today the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA). In 1956, the first official Boardwalk Art Show was held. Top prize was $25 and 104 artists participated. Today, Best in show wins $10,000 and the Boardwalk show is ranked as on of the top 100 outdoor art shows in the country.

The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art is a non-profit, non-collecting institution, which means the artwork in the galleries changes every 3-4 months. MOCA's mission is to promote exploration and understanding of the significant art of our time. So while you won't see Old Masters, you're guaranteed to see something cutting edge and different each time you visit! MOCA also offers a variety of educational programs and classes for the community.

2012 Artist Listing - Click Here

Show will be held along the Boardwalk from 20th St to 32nd St.

10-6pm, Sun.10-5pm

Accommodations: 

Siebert Realty Beach Home and Condo Rentals

www.siebert-realty.com