"I'm going to be waiting longer for a donut than I waited to vote," laughed a Krispy Kreme patron sitting in the drive-through line. Some patrons showed up with cups of free Starbucks coffee already in hand, making the most of some companies' incentives to drive voters to the polls. We checked out the Krispy Kreme on Virginia Beach Blvd. to settle a matter of curiosity: would the lines be longer for the polls, or for the free donuts?

The drive-through line wrapped all the way around the building.

The dine-in line wasn't much better.

The crowd inside waited patiently for a patriotic treat.

So how about you? Did you take advantage of "I Voted" freebies? If so, which did you wait longer for, democracy or donuts?

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We're looking for the tastiest, yummiest, most delicious fall desserts. Like... a pecan pie that's to die for. Or a pumpkin-spiced cookie that makes you drool just thinking about it. Where should we go in Hampton Roads for a restaurant dessert that's worth the $5 or $7 or even $9??

Help us out! E-mail brianne.warner@link757.com with your recommendations.

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November 11-16, 2008
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Winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical, Monty Python's Spamalot is the outrageous new musical comedy lovingly ripped off from the film classic "Monty Python and The Holy Grail." Directed by Tony Award-winner Mike Nichols, with a book by Eric Idle and music and lyrics by the Grammy Award-winning team of Mr. Idle and John Du Prez, Spamalot tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. Flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchmen and show-stopping musical numbers are just a few of the reasons audiences everywhere are eating up Spamalot.

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Check out this week's prizes: (July 21-25) We're ALWAYS giving out fun prizes, so make sure to open our bulletins on a daily basis!

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1.

A Bridal Affair 2008 Bridal Show (Grand Affairs Va Beach Wednesday July 30th 6-9PM)


A Bridal Affair 2008: This shows is open to anyone who is planning their Wedding even if you already have a caterer. It will be presented from 6-9pm on Wednesday Evening, July 30th.

Here's what you can expect at the Bridal Shows:

-Savor the innovative cuisine of Grand Affairs Catering and meet the Chefs

-View the latest in china, floral and decor for your Wedding Meet the area's top Wedding Planners, Helena Harrison, Jaki Reeves and Tina Lumpkin at the Bridal Shows and Bridal Open Houses

-View European Wedding designs during mini fashion shows at "A Bridal Affair" presented by Cari's Bridal Boutique of Virginia Beach

-This event is complimentary for Brides and Grooms.

Guests are just $5 at the door



2.

Disney's High School Musical presented by the Hurrah Players (TCC Roper Performing Arts Center Saturday July 26th 3PM)




Hugh Copeland and The Hurrah Players bring the Disney Channel's Emmy Award winning, smash hit musical to life on stage! Disney's High School Musical kicks of The Hurrah Players 2008-2009 season, celebrating 25 years of making dreams come true! Disney's High School Musical is a contemporary musical comedy about Troy, a popular high school basketball star, and Gabriella, a shy, academically gifted newcomer who discover they share a secret passion for singing. In a desperate attempt to maintain the status quo, the 'jocks' the 'brainiacs', and even the drama club regulars, are soon hatching convoluted plots to separate the pair and keep them offstage. However, by defying expectations and taking a chance on their dreams, the couple inspires other students to go public with some surprising hidden talents of their own.





Disney

High School Musical

Hurrah brings the Disney Channel's smash hit musical to life on stage!

TCC Roper Performing Arts Center

* July 24th @ 10:00am (Student matinee by contract only..please call the office for details)

* July 25th @ 7:00pm (opening night hosted by Radio Disney)

* July 26th @ 3:00pm

* July 27th @ 3:00pm

Nauticus Outdoor Pavilion

* August 9th @ 7:00pm

* August 10th @ 3:00pm

KARAOKE CONTEST!

You know all the words, you know all the moves...now come show us what you've got!

Prior to each show at Nauticus, Hurrah will host a special High School Musical karaoke contest.



Anyone with a ticket for that performance date is eligible to sing. Selections to please be limited to songs from Disney's High School Musical.



Contest winners will be announced at intermission.





3: Advance screeing: The Rocker (Tuesday July 29th 7:30PM)






A failed drummer is given a second chance at fame. Robert "Fish" Fishman is the extremely dedicated and astoundingly passionate drummer for the eighties hair band Vesuvius, who is living the rock n' roll dream until he is unceremoniously kicked out of the band. Twenty years after his rock star fantasies are destroyed, just when Fish has finally given up all hope, he hears that his nephew's high school rock band A.D.D. is looking for a new drummer. They reluctantly make him the newest member of the band, giving him a chance to reclaim the rock God throne he's always thought he deserved, and taking the young band along for the ride of their lives.









4.

Regal passes: Journey to the Center of the Earth & Hellboy II




A science professor's untraditional hypotheses have made him the laughing stock of the academic community. But on an expedition in Iceland, he and his nephew stumble upon a major discovery that launches them on a thrilling journey deep beneath the Earth's surface, where they travel through never-before-seen worlds and encounter a variety of unusual creatures.









After an ancient truce existing between humankind and the invisible realm of the fantastic is broken, hell on Earth is ready to erupt. A ruthless leader who treads the world above and the one below defies his bloodline and awakens an unstoppable army of creatures. Now, it's up to the planet's toughest, roughest superhero to battle the merciless dictator and his marauders. He may be red. He may be horned. He may be misunderstood. But when you need the job done right, it's time to call in Hellboy.



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Thanks for reading LINK every single day Mon-Fri! Check out today's cover: Monday July 21, 2008

OK, this is not a weird personal ad. We're brainstorming today for our back-to-school college guide and want some thoughts from our readers. Should we list 24-hour study places, other than, uh, Ihop? Should we tell you about the bars near campuses? Should we list the best classes or the worst?

Part of our difficulty here is we have such a wide variety of colleges: ODU, NSU, TCC, Virginia Wesleyan, EVMS, Regent, etc.

So, what do you all want to see? E-mail Link's editor, Brianne, at brianne.warner@link757.com with ideas or if you are up for brainstorming today, July 14. I'll e-mail you back with more details.

OK, this is not a weird personal ad. We're brainstorming today for our back-to-school college guide and want some thoughts from our readers. Should we list 24-hour study places, other than, uh, Ihop? Should we tell you about the bars near campuses? Should we list the best classes or the worst?

Part of our difficulty here is we have such a wide variety of colleges: ODU, NSU, TCC, Virginia Wesleyan, EVMS, Regent, etc.

So, what do you all want to see? E-mail Link's editor, Brianne, at brianne.warner@link757.com with ideas or if you are up for brainstorming today, July 14. I'll e-mail you back with more details.

Hey, we're looking for fans of '80s music! Do you go to the Wave on Thursdays? Are you going to the Rockin' the Colonies concert at nTelos this Saturday? (The English Beat, The Fixx and The Alarm)? Or are you excited about some other '80s band coming to town this summer?

If you do, and are up for talking to a Link reporter and maybe having your thoughts be in Link, e-mail Brianne at brianne.warner@link757.com.

p.s. If you have thoughts about what upcoming concerts you want to see on the cover of Link, e-mail those, too! Thanks!