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INDEX

From Our Chairman......................................................................................................................I

Kaufman & Canoles At A Glance.................................................................................................II

Office Addresses.........................................................................................................................III

Virginia Sampler..........................................................................................................................IV

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Kaufman & Canoles was created January 1, 1982 through the merger of two Norfolk firms, Kaufman & Oberndorfer and Canoles, Mastracco, Martone, Barr and Russell. The Kaufman firm was established by Charles L. Kaufman in 1919; the Canoles firm by Leroy T. Canoles, Jr. in 1951. The firm, obviously rich in history, has a progressive attitude toward growth and has clearly established its place as one of the preeminent firms in Eastern Virginia.

From Our Chairman

In our continued pursuit of excellence, we recognize that our people are our most valuable assets. Our record of recruiting and retaining individuals whose talents extend beyond strong academic records to include leadership, communication, and judgment has produced a collegial firm with an extraordinarily positive work environment, and boundless opportunities to assume leadership roles in the communities we serve. That perspective and the nature of the communities in which we live also afford an opportunity to appropriately balance our many commitments to work, civic life, and family.

Success and happiness for individuals embarking upon a legal career at Kaufman & Canoles, or any other law firm depends on two critical aspects: mentoring an associate’s development in the practice of law; and mentoring and supporting the associate’s acquisition of business development skills. Kaufman & Canoles provides a career-enhancing program for associates designed to foster each associate’s success.

Helping associates integrate these critical aspects into the practice of law – juggling many responsibilities – is of value to the associate and the firm. Each associate is matched with a lawyer mentor to enhance his or her professional development. Assisting an associate in establishing a market focus represents a commitment of the firm; communicating Kaufman & Canoles’ interest in helping associates develop their career beyond mere “billable hours.” We strive to reinforce the long-term benefits these aspects bring to associates’ careers and the firm, not only in regard to earning potential, but also in their contribution to a more interesting and rewarding legal practice. The long tenure so many of our lawyers have enjoyed with the firm is a reflection of that positive and supportive culture.

We hope you will continue to explore the possibility of a legal career with Kaufman & Canoles.

William R. Van Buren, III, Chairman

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We have always subscribed to the theory that our strength is derived from our people. Kaufman & Canoles is a place where individuals enjoy what they do and the people with whom they work. It’s a place where longevity is the rule, not the exception.

With eight offices in diverse locations throughout Virginia, our attorneys and staff have the choice to live and work in a metropolitan area by the sea, where the culture is rich – or a more rural area, steeped in history and “southern hospitality.”

Kaufman & Canoles is an equal opportunity employer. Click here to view our EEO policy.

Summer Associates

We provide our summer associates with a realistic view of what an associate’s life at our firm is all about. Work assignments come from several areas of the firm’s practice and our summer associates rotate assignments allowing them the opportunity to work with a variety of attorneys. Summer associates attend courtroom proceedings, client conferences, closings, depositions, and firm sponsored seminars. Kaufman & Canoles summer associates are matched with lawyer mentors to enhance their professional development and assist them in the relational aspects of the firm.

Because we are located in the heart of a resort destination, unique summer outings such as boating, Triple A baseball, concerts, theater, and outdoor activities are part of our summer program. Our summer associates experience all aspects of life at Kaufman & Canoles, hard work and all, so that decisions regarding future full-time employment can be easily decided. Our summer associates like our philosophy of hard work and great rewards.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a core value at Kaufman & Canoles, and it is our mission to maintain equality throughout all aspects of our business. Not only does it make us a stronger, better service provider for our clients, it is simply the right thing to do. That’s why we have established a Diversity & Inclusion Committee to:

Develop policies to recruit, hire and retain more attorneys of diverse backgrounds;Promote the firm’s image as a leader in the profession and in our communities committed to inclusiveness in employment; andEmphasize the importance of diversity and inclusion in the firm’s recruiting, retention, mentoring, leadership development, training and community outreach.In an effort to improve our recruiting of talented diverse attorneys, we focus on early identification of minority candidates who demonstrate an aptitude for and interest in the legal profession, sponsor events in our community that raise awareness and funds for minority organizations, attend diversity seminars, host minority recruiting events to introduce students to the firm, and serve on non-profit boards that promote diversity within our community.

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AT A GLANCE Established in 1919, Kaufman & Canoles is a full-service commercial business law firm with offices in Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Richmond, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg and McLean Virginia.

AttorneysMembers – 55Of Counsel – 19Associates – 13

Main Office Contact150 W. Main Street, Suite 2100Norfolk, Virginia 23510(T) 757.624.3000(F) 888.360.9092

Executive CommitteeWilliam R. Van Buren, Chairman 757.624.3220 wrvanburen@kaufcan.comKristan B. Burch 757.624.3343 kbburch@kaufcan.comJason R. Davis 757.624.3119 jrdavis@kaufcan.comPaul W. Gerhardt 757.259.3860 pwgerhardt@kaufcan.com

Practice AreasAlcoholic Beverage Team; Bankruptcy, Creditors’ Rights & Business Restructuring; Business Taxation; Commercial; Consumer Finance; Corporate & Public Finance; Data Privacy and Security; Environmental Law; ESOPs & Employee Benefits; Eminent Domain; Family Law; Franchising; Government Contracts & Construction; Health Care; Intellectual Property & Franchising; International; Labor & Employment; Lender Representation; Litigation; Mergers, Acquisitions & Strategic Alliances; Private Client Services; Real Estate Claims & Title Insurance Solutions; Real Estate Strategies; Senior Housing and Care Team

Websitewww.kaufCAN.com

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OFFICES

ChesapeakeLake Center 1501 Independence Parkway, Suite 100Chesapeake, Virginia 23320T (757) 546.4100F (888) 360.9092

Hampton2236 Cunningham DriveHampton, Virginia 23666T (757) 224.2900F (888) 360.9092

Newport NewsOne City Center11815 Fountain Way, Suite 400Newport News, Virginia 23606T (757) 873.6300F (888) 360.9092

Norfolk150 West Main Street, Suite 2100Norfolk, Virginia 23510T (757) 624.3000F (888) 360.9092

RichmondTwo James Center1021 East Cary Street, Suite 1400Richmond, Virginia 23219T (804) 771.5700F (888) 360.9092

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Tysons Corner1420 Spring Hill RoadSuite 600, Office 606McLean, Virginia 22102T (703) 770.9988F (888) 360.9092

Virginia Beach2101 Parks Avenue, Suite 700Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451T (757) 491.4000F (888) 360.9092

Williamsburg4801 Courthouse Street, Suite 300Williamsburg, Virginia 23188T (757) 259.3800F (888) 360.9092

Shopping is one of the main reasons people visit Virginia, from factory outlets for bargain hunters to craft shops featuring famous artists and local crafters. Virginia’s country roads are dotted with antique shops and auctions where treasures from many eras can still be found at flea market prices.

Lynnhaven Mall701 Lynnhaven Parkway Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Whatever you’re looking for, Lynnhaven Mall is sure to have it. As one of the largest shopping malls on the East Coast, Lynnhaven Mall offers shoppers an enormous selection of new discoveries, unique diversions and delightful indulgences.

Lynnhaven Mall features four department stores including Dillard’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Macy’s and JCPenney. Plus more than 180 specialty stores including Banana Republic, Brookstone, Charlotte Russe and Old Navy, just to name a few. You will also find a world of entertainment at our new AMC Lynnhaven 18 Theatres. Each theatre offers stadium-style seating, AMC love seats and digital surround-sound.

Lynnhaven Mall also includes a complete food court with over a dozen eateries, a double-decker carousel and a one-of-a-kind undersea children’s play area where a child can walk through the mouth of a whale, wrestle with an octopus, explore sunken treasure or ride a seashell slide.

Best of all Lynnhaven Mall is located just 10 minutes from the beautiful Virginia Beach oceanfront!

Telephone:(757) 340-9340

On the web:www.lynnhavenmall.com

MacArthur Center300 Monticello AvenueNorfolk, VA 23510

Located in the heart of downtown Norfolk, and just a few blocks from the waterfront, MacArthur Center is the only place in Southeastern Virginia where you can experience World Class Shopping in a world class environment. Nordstrom, Dillard’s, and 140 extraordinary stores, along with an 18-screen theater surround a beautiful 70-foot atrium.

Nordstrom, Dillard’s, Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware, Coach, Forever 21, Eddie Bauer, Ann Taylor, Chicos, Papyrus, Nine West, Williams-Sonoma, Harry and David, Kincaid’s and many more!

Telephone:(757) 627-6000

On the web:

www.shopmacarthur.com

Shopping

Short Pump Town Center11800 West Broad StreetRichmond, VA 23233

The Short Pump Town Center is the area’s largest shopping center with close to 1.2 million square feet. Located in the suburban Short Pump area of Henrico County, the mall is the area’s foremost first-class shopping center. Nordstrom, Macy’s, Dicks, & Dillards are the premiere anchor stores of the mall. The mall also features the Short Pump Express, which picks up and drops off from the new Train Depot/Children’s Play area. The train tracks are surrounded by small playhouses that children are welcome to explore. The new Train Depot provides a pleasant place for both parents and kids to relax and play.

Telephone:(804) 360-1700

On the web:

www.shortpumpmall.com

Peninsula Town Center4410 East Claiborne Square, Suite 212Hampton, VA 23666

Peninsula Town Center has a mix of department and specialty retailers and restaurants, as well as commercial office and residential space above stores on some buildings. There are also several landscaped parks, plazas and squares and 4,402 parking spaces in surface and structured lots as well as on-street. Peninsula Town Center maintains an active calendar of events in Town Square Park, which boasts a stage and jumping fountain.

Telephone:(757) 838-1505 On the web:www.peninsulatowncenter.com

Shopping

First Landing State Park

The Virginia Living Museum in Newport News is a spectacular combination of a native wildlife park, science museum, aquarium, botanical preserve and planetarium – all in one beautiful setting. Carefully protected natural environments for living animals and plants create an exciting opportunity to explore birds, marine life, mammals, reptiles, and insects – all native to America’s Eastern Coastal Plain region.

If you’re wild about wildlife, the Virginia Living Museum is the place to go. When you look at exhibits in this museum, they look back at you!

From bobcats to horseshoe crabs this indoor/outdoor attraction is a wild unforgettable encounter for all ages, and its ideally located between Williamsburg and Virginia Beach. With summer and winter hours, The Living Museum is always here for you and your family.

The museum’s newest building opened in March 2004. Living exhibits showcase Virginia’s natural history from the mountains to the sea.

Telephone:(757) 595-1900

On the web:

www.valivingmuseum.org

Virginia Living Museum524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd.

Newport News, VA 23601

First Landing State Park2500 Shore DriveVirginia Beach, VA 23451

In 1933, the Commonwealth of Virginia bought the park’s more than 2,000 acres from the Cape Henry Syndicate Inc. for $157,000. The park was built in the early 1930s by mainly African-American CCC workers. It was dedicated June 15, 1936. In 1965 the park’s natural area was included in the National Register of Natural Landmarks because of its distinction as the northernmost location on the East Coast where subtropical and temperate plants grow and thrive together. In 1977, the park’s trail system was designated as part of the U. S. Department of Interior’s National Recreational Trail System.

This park serves as a Virginia Beach Tourism satellite location and has new displays, three indoor aquariums, restrooms, showers and offers water sports rentals. It’s Virginia’s most popular state park attracting more than a million visitors annually.

Telephone:(757) 412-2300

On the web:www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/1stland.htm

Virginia Living

Williamsburg Winery

The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, located near the oceanfront, features a self-guided museum tour. Be sure to visit both buildings, as well as the nature trail that connects them. Allow four-to-five hours for your visit, including a 45 minute IMAX movie .

Bay & Ocean PavilionFrom the rivers to the Chesapeake Bay and finally, into the depths of the Atlantic Ocean, this journey of water through Virginia introduces you to the many aquatic animals and plants that are native to the state. See the largest collection of Chesapeake Bay fishes and meet a horseshoe crab at the Chesapeake Bay touch pool. Observe Loggerhead, Kemp’s ridley, and Green turtles in the Chesapeake Light Tower Aquarium. Watch in wonder as sharks, stingrays and other ocean dwellers navigate Norfolk Canyon Aquarium. Learn about the science of oceanography through engaging, hands-on exhibits.

Marsh Pavilion

See river otters, seahorses, snakes and other marsh dwellers. Take a closer look at life in the “macro-marsh,” where plants and animals are magnified up to ten times their normal size. Then walk outside on an elevated deck through a half-acre bird aviary to see 55 different species of native birds.

Nature TrailEnjoy the scenery on this 10-minute walk that meanders through salt marsh and woodland preserve between the Aquarium’s buildings. Climb the 30-foot observation tower to get a view of Owls Creek from tree-top level. During the summer, stop by activity carts stationed along the trail, where an educator will provide information on the plants and animals in and around Owls Creek.

Telephone: (757) 385-FISH

On the web:www.virginiaaquarium.com

Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center717 General Booth Boulevard

Virginia Beach, VA 23451

The 320-acre farm, known as Wessex Hundred, is the home of the Williamsburg Winery. Although there are no records to show it, it is assumed that the land was subject to the Actes of 1619 of the House of Burgesses which prescribed that each settler must plant at least 10 vines for the purpose of making wine on his land.

In the 1980’s Patirck and Peggy Duffler, intersted in commemorating the efforts of the early settlers and in fostering the quality of life in Virginia in the XVIIIth century, were encouraged by the Virginia Department of Agriculture to consider planting vines and making wines. Current production is in excess of 65,000 cases. Guests of the winery are invited to go on a tour and tasting.

Telephone:(757) 229-0999

On the web:www.williamsburgwinery.com

Williamsburg Winery5800 Wessex HundredWilliamsburg, VA 23185

Virginia Aquarium

Busch Gardens WilliamsburgOne Busch Gardens Blvd.Williamsburg, VA 23187-8785

With dozens of thrilling rides and attractions, ten main stage shows, a wide variety of authentic foods and shops, and a magical children’s area, Busch Gardens Williamsburg is the ticket to a world-class adventure.

For the 19th consecutive year, the European-themed park has been voted the “Most Beautiful Park” by members of the National Amusement Park Historical Association. The combination of European-themed architecture, lush landscaping and elaborate costumes contributes to the beauty and charm of the park.

Additionally, Busch Gardens has ranked highly in Amusement Today’s international “Golden Ticket Awards” survey in the “Best Landscaping - Amusement Park” category. Busch Gardens has won the award every year since 1998 when the category was established.

In 2003, Busch Gardens received the prestigious Applause Award from the International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA) and Amusement Business Magazine. The Applause Award is given in honor of a park’s “management, operations and creative accomplishments that have inspired the industry with foresight, originality and sound business development.”

Telephone:(800) 343-7946

On the web:

www.buschgardens.com

Busch Gardens

Water Country USA176 Water Country ParkwayWilliamsburg, VA 23185

Water Country USA, the mid-Atlantic’s largest family water play park, features the world’s latest, greatest, state-of-the-art water rides and attractions, spectacular entertainment, shopping and restaurants — all set to a colorful 1950’s and ’60s surf theme.

The park offers a surf shop and gift shop, seven food service areas, locker rental, bathhouse facilities and free use of life vests and inner tubes. Guests also are able to purchase plastic swim diapers for their little swimmers, which are now required throughout the park. On cooler days, pools are heated to an inviting 82 degrees! In addition, American Red Cross-certified volunteers offer swim lessons to area residents each summer. More than 1,500 lounge chairs are available throughout Water Country USA for sun-worshipers and those needing a break from all the excitement.

Telephone:(800) 343-7946

On the web:

www.watercountryusa.com

Water Country

Cape Henry Lighthouse538 Atlantic Avenue Fort Story, VA 23459

The old Cape Henry Lighthouse is the 3rd oldest lighthouse in the U.S. The original sandstone lighthouse was built in 1792. By 1872 the structure had developed cracks and it was decided to build a new structure. A new cast iron tower was completed in 1881. The new Cape Henry Lighthouse was built to replace the old one in 1881. It sits only 357 feet away from the original and is the tallest cast iron lighthouse in the United States. The 164-foot octagonal tower has been operated by the U.S. Coast Guard since 1939.During the early part of World War II, the top was used as a battery commander’s station for Battery Walke, which contained two 16-inch howitzers. Although it is not open to the public, it can be seen from the original lighthouse.

Telephone:(757) 422-9421 On the web:www.preservationvirginia.org/visit/historic-properties/cape-henry-lighthouse

Eastern Shore and Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel

Cape Henry Lighthouse

Eastern Shore and Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel

Discover tranquil beaches and quaint towns that accent Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Take the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel for a retreat to this 70-mile-long, finger-like peninsula, situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay. Explore the numerous barrier islands, wildlife refuges and natural habitats that make this an outdoor-lover’s haven.

Enjoy the leisurely pace of old railroad towns and fishing villages along the way. See the region’s fishermen haul in their catches of oysters and flounder. Hear the shouts of “saltwater cowboys” herding wild ponies from the Chincoteague and Assateague marshes during the annual round-up.

Discover the legacy of the region’s first people as you travel through towns with Indian names such as Kiptopeke, Onancock, Accomac and Wachapreague. Listen for traces of old-world accents in the voices of Tangier Island residents.

The Bridge-Tunnel project is a four-lane 20-mile-long vehicular toll crossing of the lower Chesapeake Bay. The facility carries US 13, the main north-south highway on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, and provides the only direct link between Virginia’s Eastern Shore and south Hampton Roads, Virginia. The crossing consists of a series of low-level trestles interrupted by two approximately one-mile-long tunnels beneath Thimble Shoals and Chesapeake navigation channels. The manmade islands, each approximately 10 acres in size, are located at each end of the two tunnels. There are also high level bridges over two other navigation channels: North Channel Bridge and Fisherman Inlet Bridge. Finally, between North Channel and Fisherman Inlet, the facility crosses at-grade over Fisherman Island, a barrier island which includes the Fisherman Island National Wildlife Refuge administered by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Toll collection facilities are located at each end of the facility.

Telephone (CBBT):(757) 331-2960

On the web (CBBT):www.cbbt.com

Sports

10515 Colonial Downs ParkwayNew Kent, VA 23124

Come enjoy Colonial Down’s full season of horse racing at its track in New Kent County!

Telephone:Phone: (804) 966-RACE

On the web:

www.colonialdowns.com

The Norfolk Tides at Harbor Park

Horse Racingat Colonial Downs

Home to the Norfolk Tides, the Baltimore Orioles’ AAA baseball team, Harbor Park opened its doors in April of 1993. Nestled on the Elizabeth River, the 36-acre Harbor Park the park also hosts NCAA baseball, concerts, high school football and the ever-popular Haunted Harbor Park.

The 12,067 seat stadium boasts 20 luxury suites, press facilities, including two TV broadcasting booths, and a 300-seat restaurant. Harbor Park also features complete picnic area for private parties, as well as an exceptional variety of concession food and beverage for stadium guests.

Perched on the banks of the river, at the eastern-most tip of the downtown waterfront, Harbor Park is within walking distance of The Waterside festival marketplace. Harbor Park was designed by H.O.K. Inc., the same firm that created Chicago’s Comiskey Park and Baltimore’s Camden Yards. 150 Park Avenue

Norfolk, VA 23510

Telephone:Phone: (757) 622-2222

On the web:

www.norfolktides.com

Virginia has a big connection to the world of racing. With Virginia playing host to six NASCAR series events, including nearby Bristol, it is home to the shortest series tracks on the circuit and, along with three NASCAR series circuit tracks, has a lot of local tracks, too!

Fifty years and four name changes later, Richmond International Raceway is Virginia’s biggest spot for spectator events. Experience racing under the lights at this ¾-mile “D” that has been hosting races since NASCAR was established in 1948. RIR is leading the way in track innovation. With the addition of new softer walls around the turns, it is now adding a new, state-of-the-art drainage system and adding 1,400 seats for the upcoming 2004 season.

Hampton- Langley Speedway is a 4/10-mile oval, which is rated one of the top 10 NASCAR weekly racing series in the country. There are five divisions that compete weekly. Season runs April – October.

Virginia Motorsports

Richmond International Raceway 600 East Laburnum Avenue

Richmond, VA 23222

Historic Peninsula War Memorial Stadium in Hampton, Virginia serves as home to the Peninsula’s team, the Peninsula Pilots. Construction began on the venerable stadium in 1947 thanks to a regional cooperative venture between the cities of Hampton and Newport News, Va. Construction was completed the following year in 1948, and the facility was given the name War Memorial Stadium as a tribute to those that fought for our nation in WWII. That’s when the Brooklyn Dodgers moved their Piedmont League (Class A) operation to town. War Memorial had its first “Home Team.” The Newport News Baby Dodgers, and a proud tradition of baseball on the Peninsula, were born.

1889 W. Pembroke AvenueHampton, VA 23661

Telephone:(757) 245-2222

On the web:

www.peninsulapilots.com

The Peninsula Pilotsat War Memorial Stadium

From Fairways lined with stately maples, cedars, and oaks to the raw beauty of the coastal woods, our meticulously main ta ined Nic k laus Des ign Assoc ia tes course wi l l take you through a changing landscape of challenge.

Williamsburg National is part of the Williamsburg Area Golf Association, an alliance of 15 world class golf courses and 14 hotels. Together, Williamsburg National and the Golf Association, we can put together a package to meet all your needs. From the Atlantic Ocean to the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia golf promises great beauty and geographic diversity. A mild climate, year-round golf and a variety of package plans adds to the allure of golfing in Virginia. Throw in some of the best resort courses in the nation and new daily fee courses designed by some of the most noted golf course designers, and you’ve got the winning combination for an enjoyable golf getaway.

Pictured: Williamsburg National Golf Club3700 Centerville Road

Williamsburg, VA 23188

Telephone:(757) 258-9642

On the Web:www.wngc.com

Pictured Left: Richmond Raft Co.8225 Oxer RoadRichmond, VA 23235

Telephone:(804) 222-RAFT

On the web:www.richmondraft.com

The James River runs directly thru downtown Richmond and is known as the “best urban whitewater” in the U.S. No other city in the U.S. has class IV rapids within its city limits. Rafting is a means for the inexperienced and experienced paddlers to enjoy this unique outdoor activity. The tales of local tradition, historic sites and scenic beauty alternate with exciting whitewater to make this a memorable occasion.

Whitewater Rafting

Virginia has plenty of whitewater rivers throughout its western mountain regions, such as the Clinch, Smith, Shenandoah, New Rivers and Passage Creek, which afford river-running activities for paddlers of all levels of experience – from the novice to the expert. The New River in the southwest region of Virginia flows through gorgeous mountain scenery surrounded by tall rock cliffs and deep gorges and moves northward from North Carolina to West Virginia, eventually spilling into the magnificent Mississippi. Floating the New is truly a step back in time, as it is the second oldest river in the world.

Golfing

Norfolk Admiralsat Norfolk Scope201 East Brambleton Avenue

Norfolk, VA 23510

The Norfolk Admirals are the American Hockey League affiliate for the Chicago Blackhawks of the NHL.

Games are played at the Norfolk Scope and prices for tickets are as follows: $12, $14 and $17 based on seat-ing preference.

Individual game tickets are available through the Norfolk Scope Box Office, 757-664-6464 and all Tick-etMaster outlets, charge by phone at 757-671-8100.

Telephone:

(757) 640-1212

On the web:

www.norfolkadmirals.com

Kayaking

Wild River Outfitters Touring Company

3636 Virginia Beach Blvd. #108

Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Wild River Outfitters has served outdoor enthusiasts for many years, starting out as a small backyard boating business in 1972, and growing into an incorporated company in 1980. From kayaking to backpacking, rock climbing to car camping, Wild River Outfitters, Inc. is a leader in the outdoor industry, with 9,000 square feet of retail space and hundreds of canoes and kayaks in stock. Our goal is to provide friendly service, top-notch advice, and first class instruction.

Wild River Outfitters takes you Sea Kayak Touring in Virginia and North Carolina. Virginia Beach’s Oldest Guide Service.

Telephone:

(757) 431-8566

On the web:

www.wildriveroutfitters.com

The Civil War at Endview Plantation362 Yorktown Road Newport News, VA 23603

The Civil War at Endview is dedicated to the restoration, preservation, and interpretation of the Endview Plantation house and grounds, and the explanation of the role of the Civil War in altering American culture, lifeways, technology, and humankind. Our commitment is to an understanding of past material culture and events that have shaped and influenced every American citizen’s present way of life.

Telephone: (757) 887-1862

On the web:www.endview.org

The MacArthur MemorialMacArthur Square

Norfolk, VA 23510

The MacArthur Memorial is a museum dedicated to presenting the life and times of General of the Army Douglas MacArthur. The museum proper is housed in Norfolk’s former city hall and courthouse, which was built in 1850 and is designated as both a Virginia Historic Landmark and a National Historic Place.

Planned around an imposing rotunda containing General and Mrs. MacArthur’s crypts, nine galleries of exhibits portray the career of one of America’s best-known military heroes. Adjacent buildings include a theater with special exhibit galleries, an education facility that houses an extensive archives and library, and a gift shop where General MacArthur’s 1950 staff car is on display. These buildings are situated in the attractive, city-centered MacArthur Square.

The Civil War at Endview PlantationHistory

The MacArthur MemorialTelephone:(757) 441-2965

On the web:www.macarthurmemorial.org

Colonial Williamsburg

Lee Hall Mansion

Lee Hall Mansion is the only large antebellum plantation house remaining on the lower Virginia Peninsula. Completed in 1859, Lee Hall Mansion was home to affluent planter Richard Decauter Lee (of the York County Lee family), his wife Martha, and their children. Only three years after the house’s completion, the Lees fled their home as the Peninsula became one of the first battlegrounds of the Civil War.

Built on high ground, Lee Hall Mansion had a natural and commanding view of the countryside. Consequently, between April and May of 1862, the house was used as a Confederate headquarters by Major General John B. Magruder and General Joseph E. Johnston. From this location, Magruder and Johnston directed the defense of the Peninsula against Major General George B. McClellan’s advancing Union Army, and for three weeks delayed the Union advance.

However, on May 3, 1862, the Confederate Army was ordered to retreat. A small skirmish was fought on the property by the retreating Confederates and Union cavalry on May 4, 1862. The Peninsula remained under Union control until the end of the war. The Lees eventually returned to the house and resided there until 1871. Since then, many different individuals have owned Lee Hall Mansion.

The City of Newport News purchased Lee Hall Mansion in 1996, restoring the house to its antebellum appearance. Now an historic house museum documenting the 1862 Peninsula Campaign, Lee Hall Mansion’s decorated rooms and the 1862 Peninsula Campaign Gallery are open to the public. Special programs and lectures are offered throughout the year interpreting how the Civil War forever changed the fabric of American society.

Colonial Williamsburg and the Williamsburg Foundation

Williamsburg was the thriving capital of Virginia when the dream of American freedom and independence was taking shape and the colony was a rich and powerful land stretching west to the Mississippi River and north to the Great Lakes. For 81 formative years, from 1699 to 1780, Williamsburg was the political, cultural, and educational center of what was then the largest, most populous, and most influential of the American colonies. It was here that the fundamental concepts of our republic — responsible leadership, a sense of public service, self-government, and individual liberty — were nurtured under the leadership of patriots such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, George Mason, and Peyton Randolph.

Near the end of the Revolutionary War and through the influence of Thomas Jefferson, the seat of government of Virginia was moved up the peninsula to the safer and more centrally located city of Richmond. For nearly a century and a half afterward, Williamsburg was a simple, quiet college town, home of the College of William and Mary.

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational institution that receives no regular state or federal funding. The Foundation preserves and interprets the Historic Area, operates for-profit subsidiaries, (including hotels, restaurants, convention facilities, and golf courses), and sells licensed products and reproductions. In addition to the Historic Area, the foundation also operates, The DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, Bassett Hall, and John D. Rockerfeller Jr. Library.

Telephone:1-800-History

On the web:www.history.org

Lee Hall Mansion163 Yorktown Road

Newport News, VA 23603

Telephone:(757) 888-3371

On the web:www.leehall.org

Jamestown Settlement & Yorktown Victory CenterJamestown-Yorktown FoundationP.O. Box 1607Williamsburg, VA 23187-1607

Jamestown

& Yorktown

Today at Jamestown Settlement, the story of the people who founded Jamestown and of the Virginia Indians they encountered is told through film, gallery exhibits and living history. Expansive gallery exhibits and an introductory film trace Jamestown’s beginnings in England and the first century of the Virginia colony and describe the cultures of the Powhatan Indians, Europeans and Africans who converged in 1600s Virginia. Outdoors, visitors can board replicas of the three ships that sailed from England to Virginia in 1607, explore life-size re-creations of the colonists’ fort and a Powhatan village, and tour a seasonal riverfront discovery area to learn about European, Powhatan and African economic activities associated with water. In the outdoor areas, costumed historical interpreters describe and demonstrate daily life in the early 17th century.

Today at the Yorktown Victory Center, America’s evolution from colonial status to nationhood is chronicled through a unique blend of timeline, film, thematic exhibits and outdoor living history. An outdoor exhibit walkway details events that led to American colonies to declare independence from Britain.

Indoor exhibition galleries recount the war’s effect on 10 ordinary men and women who witnessed the Revolutionary War, highlight the roles of different nationalities in the Siege of Yorktown and explore the story of the Betsy and other British ships lost in the York River during the war. Exhibits also describe experiences of ordinary soldiers, Yorktown’s importance as an 18th-century port and the development of a new government with the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Outdoors, visitors can explore a re-created Continental Army encampment, where historical interpreters describe and depict daily life of American soldiers at the end of the war. A re-created 1780s farm, complete with a house, kitchen, tobacco barn, crop fields, and herb and vegetable garden, shows how many Americans lived in the decade following the Revolutionary War.

Experience the story of America’s beginnings at Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Victory Center. Through fi lm, artifact-filled galleries and outdoor living history, these museums engage visitors in nearly two centuries of our nation’s history - from the founding of America’s f irst permanent Engl ish settlement in 1607 to the decisive Revolutionary War victory in 1781 and implementation of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.

At Jamestown Settlement, you’ll learn about the people of 17th-century Virginia - Powhatan Indians and European and African immigrants. At the Yorktown Victory Center, you’ll discover the lives of men and women who witnessed the American Revolution and the formation of the new nation.

Costumed historical interpreters depict daily lives of people two and three centuries ago in faithfully re-created settings - a Powhatan Indian village, three replica ships and palisaded colonial fort at Jamestown Settlement and Revolutionary War encampment and 1780s farm at the Yorktown Victory Center. There, grind corn, steer with a whipstaff, try on English armor, enlist in the Continental Army or assist with farm chores.

Telephone:(757) 253-4838

On the web:www.historyisfun.org

Norfolk Scope/Chrysler Hall201 E. Brambleton Avenue

Norfolk, VA 23510

Opened in 1972, Norfolk Scope is the host to a wide variety of events, including Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus, conventions, concerts and family shows. Scope is proud to be the home of the Norfolk Admirals of the AHL and Arena Racing USA.

Scope consists of a flexible main arena, modular exhibit halls and meeting rooms that can accommodate both small and large groups for private meetings, exhibits or conventions

Capacity:12,600

Telephone:757.664.6464

On the web:www.norfolkscope.com

The performing arts center of the Scope complex, Chrysler Hall is handsomely appointed for distinctive theater and concert events. Home to the Virginia Symphony and the Norfolk Forum, Chrysler Hall also hosts the popular Broadway at Chrysler Hall.

Seating 2,500 in the orchestra, dress circle, and balcony, Chrysler Hall is well suited to a multitude of events. Its main lobby and two-level grand hall can easily accommodate bistro tables as well as buffet serving tables for a complete evening of patron entertaining.

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Virginia Stage Companyat Wells Theatre

Harrison Opera Harrison Opera House

160 East Virginia Beach Blvd.Norfolk, VA 23510

A magnificent setting for the grand tradition of opera, the totally refurbished Harrison Opera House offers the premiere facility for elegant affairs. Dramatic towers frame the dynamic new façade and enclose elegant staircase to the grand foyer and balcony levels.

The Harrison Opera House is an intimate 1,632-seat theater and is the home to the Virginia Opera. A three-story grand lobby with cantilevered balcony lobby, floor to ceiling windows, superior acoustics and box seating on mezzanine and balcony levels enhances the spectacular interior.

Telephone:(757) 627-9545

On the web:www.vaopera.org

Virginia Stage Company at Wells Theatre110 East Tazewell Street Norfolk, VA 23510

Against the backdrop of Downtown Norfolk’s financial district, the Wells Theater stands out as Norfolk’s magnificent historical theater. The handsomely appointed facility can also host receptions up to 400 and banquets up to 200.

Its historical significance along with applauded restoration efforts have served to attract numerous musical and theatrical performances and is the proud home to the Virginia Stage Company. Virginia Stage Company is the region’s only fully professional theatre company, serving an audience of more than 100,000 yearly. Founded in 1979, VSC’s mission is “to develop and sustain a fully professional theatre serving Southeastern Virginia that enriches the region and the field through the production of theatrical art of the highest quality.” As a non-profit cultural institution, VSC is an artistically driven theatre rather than a commercial venture.

Virginia Stage Company has achieved a national reputation as one of the country’s foremost regional theatres, attracting leading theatre artists to the Wells Theatre stage. The Tony Award-winning musical, The Secret Garden, began its life at VSC in December 1989. The award-winning directors, designers and actors work in other leading theatres across the country as well as on Broadway, off-Broadway and in film and television. VSC also employs professional artisans, technicians and administrators who conceive, design, rehearse and build each production specifically for the audience in Norfolk. These theatre professionals come to Hampton Roads from all over the country, and become vital members of our community while working at VSC.

Telephone: (757) 627-1234

On the web:

www.vastage.com

Chrysler Museum of Art245 West Olney Road (at Mowbray Arch)Norfolk, VA 23510

The Chrysler Museum of Art combines, under a single administrative umbrella, one of America’s great fine arts museums and two significant historic houses.

In addition to maintaining a distinguished permanent collection, the Chrysler offers a comprehensive program of changing exhibitions and education activities for visitors of all ages. The goal is to bring people and original works of art together. They believe that a visit to a museum should be both educational, providing visitors with a chance to learn more about themselves and their world, and fun.

The New York Times described the Chrysler’s permanent collection as “one any museum in the world would kill for.” Comprising over 30,000 objects the collection spans over 5000 years of world history. American and European paintings and sculpture from the middle ages to the present day form the core of the collection. The Museum also houses one of the world’s great collections of glass, distinguished holdings in the decorative arts, and a fine and growing collection of photography. The arts of the ancient

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The National Maritime Center NauticusOne Waterside Drive

Norfolk, VA 23510

Nauticus & Battleship Wisconsin

world, Asia, Africa, and Pre-Colombian America are also well represented.

The Museum’s award-winning building was designed by the firm of Hartman-Cox and opened in 1989. Located on a beautiful waterfront sight facing the Hague inlet of Norfolk’s historic Elizabeth River, the Museum building houses 60 elegant and restful galleries, an auditorium, gift shop, restaurant, the Jean Outland Chrysler Library, and support spaces arranged around a skylit central courtyard. In 1997 the Museum completed a new education wing including spaces for hands-on art classes and new galleries for its celebrated collection of American neo-classical sculpture. The Museum’s historic Willoughby-Baylor, and Moses Myers houses are located nearby.

NAUTICUS inspires and educates with engaging & interactive experiences that celebrate our connections with today’s maritime world. Nauticus is a contemporary museum that uses the natural setting of Norfolk’s harbor to showcase global maritime commerce and the world’s largest Navy. Among Nauticus’ many offerings are hands-on exhibits, permanent exhibits, changing exhibits, the Battleship Wisconsin, and large format films that highlight our connection to today’s maritime world.

Telephone:(757) 664-1000

On the web:www.nauticus.org

Telephone:(757) 664-6200

On the web:www.chrysler.org

Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art Center

The Virginia Symphony861 Glenrock Road, Suite 200Norfolk, VA 23502

Founded in 1920, the Virginia Symphony has served the communities of Hampton Roads for seven decades and has grown into a fully professional ensemble recognized as one of the nation’s leading regional symphony orchestras. Once the only orchestra between Baltimore and Atlanta, the Virginia Symphony assumed its present form in 1979 with the merger of the Peninsula Symphony Orchestra, the Virginia Beach Pops Symphony and the Virginia Orchestra Group, a move by community leaders who realized that higher artistic quality and better service could be achieved by pooling financial resources in support of one regional professional orchestra. Over the years, the Virginia Symphony has been led by many notable music directors and, in May, 1991 nationally acclaimed conductor JoAnn Falletta was appointed the orchestra’s eleventh music director.

Telephone:(757) 892-6366

On the web: www.virginiasymphony.org

The Virginia Symphony

The Contemporary Art Center of Virginia is a nonprofit, noncollecting institution founded in 1952 to foster awareness, exploration and understanding of the significant art of our time. Regularly changing exhibitions feature painting, sculpture, photography, glass, video and other visual media from internationally acclaimed artists as well as artists of national and regional renown.

By balancing its four primary activities-gallery exhibitions, studio art classes, educational outreach programs and outdoor art shows-the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia seeks to involve a diverse regional public in the rich and active language of contemporary visual art.

Telephone:(757) 425-0000

On the web:www.cacv.org

The Contemporary Art Center of Virginia2200 Parks AvenueVirginia Beach, VA 23451

Virginia Operaat Carpenter Theatre

Richmond Symphony612 East Grace Street, Suite 401Richmond, VA 23219

The Richmond Symphony is dedicated to achieving excellence in both contemporary and traditional symphonic repertoire. They incorporate classical, gospel, jazz, and contemporary and popular music into our repertoire, making good music interesting and accessible to everyone. Their ticketed series includes:

Altria Masterworks - Beloved masterpieces in the traditional European art music repertory. McKinney & Company Haydn Festival - Four unique concerts celebrating the music of the master. Kicked Back Classics - Featuring selected Masterworks repertoire in a more casual and interactive format, these concerts serve as a great introduction to the world of classical music Genworth Financial Symphony Pops Series - Lighter popular and classical favorites, featuring celebrated stage and screen performers. Family Concerts - These less formal, family-friendly events feature student performers and activities such as the Instrument Petting Zoo.

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Carpenter Theatre600 E. Grace Street

Richmond, VA 23219

Fully renovated and restored, the historic Carpenter Theatre is ready to open its doors in September! State-of-the-art lighting and world-class acoustics will attract both audiences and entertainers from around the corner, and around the world, filling the stage with dancing, singing, symphonies, concerts, plays and even Broadway shows. Upon entering the refurbished Carpenter Theatre - complete with nearly 1800 seats - audiences will enjoy newly installed fiber optic stars twinkling overhead in the repainted midnight sky ceiling, one of the many preserved and enhanced elements of John Eberson’s original theater design. The Carpenter Theatre celebrated its 80th birthday last year, and what better way to commemorate this milestone than to welcome audiences back to this fun-filled, enchanting Downtown Richmond landmark.

Telephone:(804) 644-8168

On the web:www.vaopera.org

Telephone: (804) 788-1212

On the web:

www.richmondsymphony.com