The much anticipated opening of The Main in Norfolk kicks off with a private fund-raising bash for the arts before the new luxury hotel and conference center opens to the public on April 3.
“The Main Event: A Celebration for the Arts,” is scheduled for March 24-26. Main developer Bruce Thompson has set an ambitious goal of raising $1 million for local arts institutions and programs in what promises to be a splashy debut.
The presenting partners for the event are Virginia Beach-based developer Gold Key | PHR, where Thompson is the founder and CEO, and the Virginia Arts Festival and the Business Consortium for Arts Support.
Gov. Terry McAuliffe and first lady Dorothy McAuliffe are expected to attend. The gala will include ticketed, art-focused experiences such as pop-up art exhibits, performances from Broadway stars, the area’s top local visual and performance artists, lectures, film screenings, exclusive dining experiences and a black-tie gala.
