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23 22 26 25 27 24 28 29 21 20 25 TOWN CENTER Untitled, Toshio Iezumi, 2009. Three fused glass sculptures. Main Lobby of the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market Street. The Kiss, Gary Alsum, 2007. A bronze statue of a couple kissing on a bench. Given in memory of W. Breck Wood by his wife, Deborah Wood. Located on Columbus Street by Central Park. Trio of Herons Fountain, David H. Turner, 2007. Three bronze herons support each other back to back atop a water feature. Town Center Fountain Plaza, Central Park Avenue at Main Street. Wings, Lin Emery, 2011. A kinetic sculpture of highly polished aluminum. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Plaza, 201 Market Street. 26 MEYERA E. OBERNDORF CENTRAL LIBRARY, 4100 Virginia Beach Boulevard Pennant, Lin Emery, 1989. A kinetic sculpture of highly polished stainless steel and marine aluminum. Outside front entrance. Parataxis, Ken Daley, 1995. Glass and neon sculpture along a rear wall inside the Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library. Given by the Old Dominion University Research Foundation, the Virginia Beach Public Library Endowment Foundation and the Friends of the Virginia Beach Public Library. 27 Native American, Peter Toth, 1976. A 24-foot tall cypress wood carving of a Native American man to honor the Native American heritage. Near Kid’s Cove at Mount Trashmore Park, 301 Edwin Drive. 28 Children Playing, Robert Cunningham, 2004. Three bronze children holding hands. Commissioned by the Virginia Beach Council of Garden Clubs. Virginia Beach Court Complex, 2425 Nimmo Parkway. 29 Light Garden, Dale Eldred, Reinstalled 2012. 32 glass sun-refraction panels arranged to resemble a grove of trees and to illustrate the role of light throughout the day. Princess Anne Commons Gateway Park, Princess Anne Road at Dam Neck Road. 25 5 20 25 25 29 22 26 1 22 20 Produced by the City of Virginia Beach’s Office of Cultural Affairs, www.VBgov.com/arts, July 2013

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Untitled, Toshio Iezumi, 2009. Three fused glass sculptures. Main Lobby of the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market Street.The Kiss, Gary Alsum, 2007. A bronze statue of a couple kissing on a bench. Given in memory of W. Breck Wood by his wife, Deborah Wood. Located on Columbus Street by Central Park.Trio of Herons Fountain, David H. Turner, 2007. Three bronze herons support each other back to back atop a water feature. Town Center Fountain Plaza, Central Park Avenue at Main Street.Wings, Lin Emery, 2011. A kinetic sculpture of highly polished aluminum. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Plaza, 201 Market Street.

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Pennant, Lin Emery, 1989. A kinetic sculpture of highly polished stainless steel and marine aluminum. Outside front entrance. Parataxis, Ken Daley, 1995. Glass and neon sculpture along a rear wall inside the Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library. Given by the Old Dominion University Research Foundation, the Virginia Beach Public Library Endowment Foundation and the Friends of the Virginia Beach Public Library.

27 Native american, Peter Toth, 1976. A 24-foot tall cypress wood carving of a Native American man to honor the Native American heritage. Near Kid’s Cove at Mount Trashmore Park, 301 Edwin Drive.

28 Children Playing, Robert Cunningham, 2004. Three bronze children holding hands. Commissioned by the Virginia Beach Council of Garden Clubs. Virginia Beach Court Complex, 2425 Nimmo Parkway.

29 light Garden, Dale Eldred, Reinstalled 2012. 32 glass sun-refraction panels arranged to resemble a grove of trees and to illustrate the role of light throughout the day. Princess Anne Commons Gateway Park, Princess Anne Road at Dam Neck Road.

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ROUTES TO ATLANTIC AVENUEThere’s more than one way to get to Atlantic Avenue and the oceanfront. To avoid tra�c congestion, we suggest the Birdneck Rd. Exit o� Interstate 264. Convenient street signs are displayed at the bottom of the exit ramp and will direct you to your desired Atlantic Avenue destination.

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Laskin Rd. (31st St.) 17th St. 21st St. (I-264 East) Norfolk Avenue (9th St.)

Visitor Information Center Public Parking Public RestroomsaRT aT THE bOaRdWalK 1 anticipation, Richard Stravitz, 2010. Two bronze “grommets” greet visitors at the south

entrance of JT’s Grommet Island Beach Park & Playground for Every”Body” at Jetty.

2 dolphins atop Globes, 1993. Two painted concrete sculptures of dolphins. 5th Street.

3 leatherback Sea Turtles, Philip L. Balsley, 1993. Three painted concrete sculptures of sea turtles on a brick and concrete base. 6th Street.

4 Fantasy Fish, Bartlett A. R. Teachout, 1993. Three painted concrete sculptures of leaping fish. 8th Street.

5 Mallards, David H. Turner, 2006. Five bronze mallard ducks on a brick base. DeWitt Cottage Courtyard, Near the Boardwalk between 11th and 12th Streets.

6 beach balls, Larson Design Group, 1993. Large, colorful, concrete beach balls. 17th Street.

7 John Wareing Monument, Robert Bricker, 2004. A bronze monument honoring John Wareing, founder of Wareing’s Gym, mounted on a granite base. 17th Street Park.

8 birds in Flight, 1991. Three painted fiberglass birds in flight. 18th Street Park.

9 Monument to Naval aviation, Michael Maiden, 2006. Six bronze statues and several granite storyboards to honor naval aviators. 25th Street and Atlantic Avenue.

Norwegian lady, Ornulf Bast, 1962. A 9-foot bronze statue of a Norwegian woman commemorates the sinking of the Norwegian ship “Dictator.” 25th Street.

Shells, Larson Design Group, 1993. One large painted concrete conch shell surrounded by eight smaller shells set into a brick base. 26th Street Park.

bob Mervis Memorial, Linda Gissen. A copper and bronze grinning sun dedicated to Bob

Mervis, founder of the Sunny Day Guide. 27th Street.

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13 School of Fish, Bartlett A. R. Teachout, Lee Knoll Ltd., 1993. A school of 21 painted fiberglass fish swimming toward the beach. 28th Street.

14 Hermit Crabs & boulder Clusters, Larson Design Group, 1993. Several painted concrete hermit crabs keep watch over boulder clusters. 29th Street Park.

15 King Neptune, Paul A. DiPasquale, 2005. A 34-foot tall bronze statue of King Neptune, God of the Sea, welcomes visitors to Virginia Beach. Given to the City by the Virginia Beach Neptune Festival. 31st Street.

16 delight, Mike Cunningham, 1992. Four bronze dolphins jump through a hoop over waves. 33rd Street.

17 Virginia beach law Enforcement Memorial, Paul DiPasquale, 2012. Three bronze officers representing the Virginia Beach Police Department, the Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office and State and Federal agencies that protect citizens and visitors. 35th Street.

18 Sandcastle, Bartlett A. R. Teachout, 1995. A large, pre-cast concrete sandcastle in the middle of a sandbox. 36th Street.

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lookdown Fish, David H. Turner, 1986. Three bronze fish sit atop the sign for the Virginia Aquarium. River Otters, David H. Turner, 1995. Three bronze river otters. Marsh Pavillion of the Virginia Aquarium.

20 ViRGiNia bEaCH CONVENTiON CENTER, 1000 19th Street Where land Meets Water, Robert Drummond, 2007. A video art piece projected onto a screen 90 feet wide and 9 feet tall. Inside the Virginia Beach Convention Center.*

aquatecture, Tricia McLaughlin, 2007. A video art piece projected onto a screen 90 feet wide and 9 feet tall. Inside the Virginia Beach Convention Center.*

Tidewater Veteran’s Memorial, Local students Edward Davis, Audrea Powell and Martha Ellen Clark contributed to the concept; Joseph A. Miller designed the piece, 1988. Large white stone planks with water feature. South Parking Lot of the Virginia Beach Convention Center.

boilers, Chillers, Cooling Towers and Utiliders, Daniel Phillips, 2011. A video art piece projected onto a screen 90 feet wide and 9 feet tall. Inside the Virginia Beach Convention Center.

21 dolphin Play, Bartlett A.R. Teachout, 1997. A leaping dolphin is supported by a diving dolphin in fiberglass. Commissioned by the Cavalier Garden Club. Visitor Information Center, 2100 Parks Avenue.

22 ViRGiNia MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORaRy aRT, 2200 Parks avenue

Mille Colori, Dale Chihuly, 2003. A multi-colored glass chandelier. Rodriguez Pavilion.Voyage, Masayuki Oda, 1987. A mixed media sculpture. West Parking Lot Island.Poetic Object Series: Knowledge, Michael Manjarris, 2001. Two large books sculpted out of Negro Monterrey Marble. North Parking Lot Island.Olympia, Steven Lesser, 2001. Steel plate cut-outs welded together in an organic assemblage. North Parking Lot Island.Mano Hermano, Steven Lesser, 1999. Steel plate cut-outs welded together in a contemporary upright pose. North Parking Lot Island.Curled Up, Lila Katzen, 1979. Stainless steel and cor-ten curled form sculpture. North Parking Lot Island.

23 Wave, Jeff Laramore, Fall 2013. Juxtaposition of supporting stainless steel members and various angles of cables evoke movement as one approaches and passes by Laskin Gateway at Roundabout.

24 Virginia beach Fire & EMS Memorial, Hans E. C. Wachtmeister, 2006. A brick and cast bronze memorial depicts Fire and EMS gear with pedestals honoring those who have sacrificed their lives. Virginia Beach Fire & EMS Training Center, 927 Birdneck Road.

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