THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Friday, May 19, 1995 TAG: 9505190057
SECTION: DAILY BREAK PAGE: E11 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: BY ALICIA LUMA, TEENOLOGY ENTERTAINMENT WRITER
LENGTH: Medium: 64 lines
THE BIGGEST REASON why I write this column is to provide alternatives to going to the mall. The mall seeks only to overcharge and undermine us by charging $45 for a blue mohair skirt (``as seen in Seventeen'') and then they actually think we're going to buy the stupid thing.
To be real short, I hate the mall.
But it seems the mall is just a way of life in America, because every call I get ends with, ``Oh, and I hang out at the mall all the time. Bye!''
It's so depressing.
Since I can't make you stop going to them, I have decided to rate the local malls.
Military Circle in Norfolk
Dull mall. There is nowhere to really sit and chill. I guess that since this is more of an adult's mall and they can afford to eat in an actual restaurant, food courts aren't necessary.
The funny thing about Military is that the real fun is around the mall. There is a Putt-Putt Golf and Games and an arcade called Flipper McCoys, a Blockbuster, another movie theater and numerous fast-food places.
Skip the mall and just chill outside it.
Pembroke Mall in Virginia Beach
Please skip this mall altogether and go to IHOP. Thank you.
Greenbrier Mall in Chesapeake
Greenbrier is cool. They have an arcade, a Gargantuan food court and shopping that is neat-o. Lots of cheap stores and a Dippin' Dots stand. Wait, I have to tell you what Dippin' Dots are. It's like ice cream only it's in the form of these intensely cold little balls that are fat-free. It is the ice cream of the future.
I live in Norfolk, so it's kind of far away, but when I have to go to the mall, I beg for Greenbrier.
Lynnhaven Mall in Virginia Beach
Lynnhaven is the mall around here. Everyone can find a store to shop in, and the food court suits any craving you could possibly have. Check out Wild Pair, Canadians and Tekno Comix, which has to be the best store that's not a store in the mall. Lynnhaven also has three movie theaters and enough record stores to appease even me.
Well, I have just gone against nearly everything I stand for, so I will redeem myself by writing about where I will be this weekend. It's the Virginia Renaissance Faire. On Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m., Town Point Park will be transformed into 16th century England complete with bug zappers and Port-o-Pottys.
On Saturday, there will be an authentic renaissance wedding, and on Sunday, the public is invited to renew their vows - renaissance style. And if you're disgusted by how lovey-dovey that sounds, there will be plenty of buying, selling, dancing and feasting to suit anyone. MEMO: If you would like to tip Alicia Luma off to what's happening, call
Infoline at 640-5555 and enter category 8989.
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Alicia Luma
is a home- schooled junior.
by CNB