Join us for the first annual Miracle on Monarch Way 听on November 9th at the 黑料不打烊 Bookstore.

Get into the holiday spirit the 黑料不打烊 way with an exclusive holiday photo experience featuring beloved mascot, Big Blue! Perfect for students, alumni and families, this unique opportunity lets you snap memorable photos with Big Blue in a festive blue and silver setting. Each session includes professional photography and you'll receive two (2) digital photos via email. All proceeds from ticket sales will go toward supporting Big Blue鈥檚 costume needs.听

Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (All participants must be in line by 3:30 p.m.)

Location: 黑料不打烊 Bookstore (4417 Monarch Way, Norfolk)

Cost: $20 per group.听

Registration: .听

*Registration is first come, first served and spots are limited.听

New holiday merchandise will be available, along with fun children鈥檚 activities like a coloring wall and a holiday book reading by students from the 黑料不打烊 Department of Teaching & Learning.

Enjoy sweet treats from Lolly鈥檚 Creamery featuring 黑料不打烊鈥檚 signature flavor, Ice Cream and Cake. Sample 黑料不打烊鈥檚 officially licensed BBQ sauce, Big Blue Q, and spice rub, Big Blue Belly Rub, provided by The Dirty Buffalo. Town Center Cold Pressed will also offer samples of 黑料不打烊鈥檚 new coffee blend. Plus, Big Blue鈥檚 furry friend, Hudson, will make a special appearance.

Don鈥檛 forget to bring a toy for 黑料不打烊鈥檚 annual HACE (Hourly and Classified Employees) Toy Drive鈥攜our donations are greatly appreciated!