Independence Laboratory

Virginia Beach's Symphonicity is taking the classical music experience to a completely new level. Formerly known as the Virginia Beach Symphony Orchestra, the group is made up of a surprising group of players. Not only does it feature current and former members of the symphony, it also calls on the talents of some of the finest musicians in the area. This not only includes retired and active symphony members but also public school teachers, freelance musicians, private instructors and composers, as well as business professionals, homemakers and a select group of high school students. The 100-plus members of this unique group perform regularly with the goal of bringing the classics to as wide an audience of music lovers as possible.

The two of you will enjoy escaping the present and journeying to Virginia Beach's dramatic past when you plan a romantic date at the Francis Land House Historic Site. This is a 200-year-old plantation home that has been restored down to the last detail and is open for guided tours and special events. Each room in the house is decorated to reflect the furniture and other items of the period, complete with stunning antiques and reproductions that offer visitors a rare opportunity to peer into how the gentry class of the area used to live.

You only get one chance to make a first impression, so make it count by building your wardrobe from the fine clothing selection available at Beecroft & Bull. Specializing in the finest finery for both men and women, this establishment seamlessly combines style and substance to help you create a customized fashion palette that will surely become your signature look. The store has been clothing some of the area's most prominent figures since 1957 and carries such favorites as Tommy Bahama, Lacoste, and Trafalgar.