CoVa Best Of Party 2017

By: Coastal Virginia Magazine
July 28, 2017

July-August 2017

A mannequin in a long red gown and white gloves stands on a red carpet between gold and red drapes.

Two young women pose side by side in a ballroom with a "Hollywood" sign, while someone takes their photo on a phone.

Rows of beer, wine and liquor bottles line a bar, with a "HOLLYWOOD" backdrop and musicians behind.

A smiling woman in a black off-shoulder top holds a wine bottle behind a red-draped table lined with rows of tasting glasses.

Red carpet entrance with red-and-gold drapes past two Box Office booths, one marked Best of Winners prepaid tickets.

Guests line up at a red-and-black "Box Office" booth in a bright lobby with glass walls and red velvet ropes.

Two smiling women in formal evening gowns and long gloves pose on a red carpet, with a woman in gold lace walking behind them.

A smiling man in a gray fedora, white shirt, red polka-dot tie and suspenders stands beside a woman in a gold lace dress.

Two smiling women pose in a red-curtained hall, one in a yellow strapless dress and one in a navy polka-dot dress and hat.

A woman in a long red velvet gown with a train, white gloves and a turban, posing in a glass-walled lobby.

A woman in a red gown and white gloves stands in a lobby, facing a red carpet leading toward guests at an event.

Attendees line up at a black-and-red "Box Office" booth with a "Best of Winners Prepaid Tickets" sign at an event.

A group of people mingle indoors in a bright room, with a red-haired woman in a pink top smiling at center.

Two smiling women pose in a lobby near a registration table and red stanchion rope, one in a black halter dress.

Two smiling women stand by a red rope near a Coastal Virginia Magazine table at an event.

Two smiling people pose side by side in front of a table with a "Coastal Virginia" banner and magazines.

A smiling man in a light blue shirt and a woman in a blue dress with a gold clutch pose on a red carpet.

A smiling woman in a long black gown and beaded clutch poses on a red carpet between gold and red drapes.

Smiling couple in formal wear walks down a covered pedestrian bridge past a "102.3 101.3" banner.

A well-dressed couple in dark navy attire walks hand in hand along a covered walkway, the man in a fedora and red bow tie.

Guests in formal attire walk a red carpet past "Box Office" and "Comp Tickets" signs at an event.

People in formal attire line up along a red carpet at "Box Office" ticket windows inside a bright glass-walled lobby.

A red-carpet box office with gold and red drapes, a "Box Office" sign, and guests lined up in a glass-walled lobby.

Two smiling women pose together at an indoor event with glass windows, guests mingling, and palm plants behind them.

Three smiling women in black polka dot and sequined dresses pose together at an indoor event, one in a black fascinator hat.

A smiling woman in a magenta dress wears several medals on ribbons, holding a cane, beside a glass-walled event room.

Four people in black formal attire pose on a red carpet beneath a tall statue in a red gown and white gloves.

A smiling man in a straw fedora and a smiling woman in a polka-dot dress pose before a tall stilt walker in red.

Two smiling adults pose in front of a tall stilt walker in a red dress, white gloves, and turban.

Two smiling people pose in a lobby, a woman in a navy gown and a man in a blue shirt with a medal, a tall mannequin in red behind them.

Two smiling people in front of a tall stilt walker in a red gown and white turban and gloves.

A smiling older couple poses in front of a tall stilt walker in a red gown and white gloves.

Two smiling women in red and purple stand below a tall stilt walker in a red gown and white gloves.

A tall costumed stilt walker in a red gown and white gloves towers over a smiling woman with red hair in a sage green top.

Three smiling people pose in front of a tall stilt walker in a red gown and white gloves.

A smiling woman and man pose in front of a tall stilt walker in a red gown and white gloves.

Two women pose on a red carpet in front of a tall stilt walker in a red gown and white gloves.

A smiling woman in a pink dress and a man in a navy suit with medals pose on a red carpet beside a tall stilt walker in red.

Four smiling adults pose in a lobby beside a tall mannequin in a red gown and white gloves.

Three smiling women pose in front of a tall stilt walker in a red gown and white turban and gloves.

Two smiling people pose in front of a stilt walker in a red gown at an indoor event.

Three smiling men pose in front of a tall red-gown mannequin in a lobby with palm plants.

Two smiling women in evening gowns pose in front of a tall stilt walker in a red gown and white turban.

A man in a straw fedora photographs two smiling women in navy dresses beside a tall stilt walker in a red gown.

Two women pose on a red carpet in red and white dresses, with a tall stilt walker in a red gown behind them.

A tall stilt walker in a red gown and white turban towers over two smiling women in red and white dresses indoors.

A bald man in a tweed jacket and a woman in a sparkly blue dress pose in front of a tall stilt walker in red.

A smiling woman in a magenta bow-neck blouse and pearls sits in front of a tall stilt walker in a red gown and white gloves.

A smiling woman in a dark dress and a smiling man in a navy suit pose in front of a tall performer on stilts in a red dress and white turban.

A smiling older couple poses on a red carpet in a lobby, with a tall statue of a woman in a red gown behind them.

Two people in 1920s flapper and gatsby-style outfits pose on a red carpet, with a tall stilt walker in a red gown behind them.

A tall stilt walker in a long red gown and white turban towers over two smiling guests in red and gray.

Four smiling people pose in front of a tall stilt walker in a red gown and white gloves.

Two smiling adults pose in front of a tall figure of a woman in a red gown, white gloves and turban.

A man in a suit with a bow tie and medal, and a woman in a polka-dot dress, posing with a tall stilt walker in a red gown.

A smiling man in a gray suit and a woman with curly blonde hair pose in front of a tall woman in a red gown and white gloves.

Three women posing indoors by a window: one in a long red gown with white gloves and turban, two seated in colorful African-print headwraps.

Two smiling women with medals pose in front of a tall stilt walker in a red gown and white gloves.

Two smiling adults stand in front, a man in a blue shirt and dark tie and a woman in red, with a woman in a red gown and white turban behind them.

Two smiling women pose in front of a tall, red-gowned figure on stilts in a glass-walled lobby.

A smiling man in a navy polo and woman in a dark floral top pose in front of a tall stilt walker in a red gown and white turban.

Four smiling adults pose on a red carpet in a bright lobby, with a tall stilt walker in a red gown behind them.

A smiling woman in a red patterned dress and a smiling man in a striped shirt pose in front of a stilt walker in a red gown and white turban.

Four smiling adults pose on a red carpet in a lobby, with a mannequin in a red dress behind them.

Four smiling people pose in a lobby beside a tall red-gown mannequin on stilts, with an exit sign behind them.

A smiling woman in round gold glasses holds a plastic-wrapped item near the Bermuda Room sign at an event.

Two men in suits flank a tall performer in a long red gown on stilts, standing on a stage above a red carpet.

Two smiling women in black and red 1920s-style gowns with pearls and feathers, with a stilt walker in a red dress above them.

A smiling woman in a black off-shoulder dress and gold statement necklace kneels before a tall stilt walker in a red gown.

A tall stilt walker in a red gown and white turban towers over two smiling young people in a glass-walled lobby.

A smiling man in a tan blazer and a smiling woman in a blue patterned dress pose in front of a tall figure in a red gown.

A smiling woman in a black cold-shoulder dress and medal stands in front of a tall stilt walker in a red gown and white turban.

A man with a mustache and medal and a smiling woman stand before a tall stilt walker in a red gown and turban.

Two smiling adults pose in a lobby in front of a tall figure in a red gown and white turban.

Two smiling people pose in front of a tall stilt walker in a red gown and white gloves, inside a lobby.

Two smiling women pose together at an indoor event, while a hand holding a phone takes their photo nearby.

Four smiling people pose together at a crowded indoor event, with bottles on a bar to the left.

A smiling man in a yellow blazer and a woman in a yellow dress pose together at a crowded indoor event.

Three smiling people pose together at an indoor event with a bar and bottles behind them.

Three smiling people holding drinks at a crowded indoor reception with tables and guests in the background.

Two women in black dresses pose playfully for a phone photo in a large hall with a "Hollywood" sign.

Two smiling adults pose in front of a tall stilt walker in a red gown and white turban and gloves.

Row of glass jars filled with gold coins

Two smiling women stand behind a gold sequined cocktail table with white hydrangeas, in a glass-walled room overlooking water.

Two women stand smiling behind an OVM Financial booth with banners, a giant Jenga tower, and a green-and-white beach ball.

Two smiling women pose at an indoor evening party, one holding a small plate of food, with guests mingling behind them.

Guests line up at a green-screen photo booth beside a sign reading "Photo Booth provided by Premier Events.

Six people pose on a stage in front of large "HOLLYWOOD" letters, with a woman in white holding an award plaque.

Guests in cocktail attire mingle in an event hall with tables and a tasting booth at right.

A crowded indoor evening party with guests mingling, seated on white lounge sofas, under a high wooden-beamed ceiling.

Four women pose smiling on a white couch at an evening event, several wearing black lanyard medals.

A man in a gray suit and bowler hat poses with a woman in a black flapper dress and pearls before a large HOLLYWOOD sign.

A smiling young woman in black leans against an older man in a gray suit inside a bright glass-walled event hall with a red carpet.

Five smiling bartenders stand behind a bar with a large ice bucket, mixers, and a "Hollywood" banner behind them.

A large event hall with a giant "HOLLYWOOD" sign on black backdrop, round tables with linens, and green bottles in the foreground.

Five men sit on white lounge sofas in a large event hall with tables and catering stations behind them.

Five men in business attire stand in a row before large white letters reading "LYWOOD" on black drapes.

Staff in black shirts prepare food behind a black-draped table with a white banner reading "Vino Italian + Bistro" in a large window-lit hall.

Tiered white stand of frosted cupcakes beside a Twisted Sisters Cakes & Sugar Shack Cafe banner.

Rows of red and yellow cocktails in plastic cups on a black-draped table, with a glass drink dispenser behind them.

Two men in aprons and plaid shirts garnish rows of orange and red cocktails at a tasting event table.

Three smiling people in black shirts stand behind a buffet of slow-cooked beef brisket, pulled chicken, pork, and rolls.

A white platter of falafel bites pierced with bamboo picks, with a "Falafel" place card in front.

Large event hall with red and gold cocktail tables, a "Hollywood" sign, and exposed ceiling trusses.

Coastal Virginia Magazine's annual Best Of Party was held on Thursday, July 27 at Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center in Downtown Norfolk. Guests gathered on the red carpet for a vintage Hollywood-inspired evening celebrating the magazine's Best Of Readers' Choice Awards with live music from Bachelor Boys Band, delicious food and fun with ticket sales benefiting the Alzheimer's Association of Southeastern Virginia.

Fourteen Best Of restaurant winners served dishes at the party, including Rajput Indian Cuisine, Swan Terrace, Sweetwater Cuisine, Volcano Sushi, The Landing, Twisted Sister Cupcakes, Pierce's Pitt Bar-B-Que, Tupelo Honey, Baladi Mediterranean Café, Ruth's Chris Steak House, P.F. Chang's, Vino Italian + Bistro, Roger Brown's Restaurant & Sports Bar and Freemason Abbey. Guests were given golden coins to drop in jars at each restaurant to vote for their choice of the best dish from the evening. Freemason Abbey's She-Crab soup received the most golden coins and was awarded for the best dish.

A special thanks to our sponsors Medical Aesthetics of Virginia, Wolcott | Rivers | Gates Attorneys at Law, 95.7 R&B FM, 2WD, 94.9 The Point, Z104 and OVM Financial for making this the best party of the year!

CVM

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