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SUMMARY:Grand Re-Opening of Thomas James Store
DESCRIPTION:The Mathews County Historical Society announces the re-opening of ca. 1820 Thomas James Store\, one of the best-preserved country stores in southeast. The store was the recipient of Emergency Supplemental Historic Preservation Funds by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service\, administered by Virginia Department of Historic Resources. The store has been lifted\, shifted\, repositioned on a sturdy foundation and updated with new interpretive signage. Thomas James Store is open to the public for self-guided tours every Saturday from April through October. \n\nThis event is free and open to the public\, and refreshments will be served.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/grand-re-opening-of-thomas-james-store/
LOCATION:Thomas James Store\, 44 Maple Ave\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Community Events,History
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SUMMARY:Donk's 50th Anniversary Shows
DESCRIPTION:Performance schedule coming\, dates below: \n4/5\, 5/10\, 6/14\, 7/19\, 8/16\, 9/13\, 10/18\, 11/8\, 12/6 \n  \nAll shows subject to last minute changes.  Please join the email list or on Facebook for real-time updates. \nHarry M. Ward Auditorium\, Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Road\, Mathews\, VA 23109 \nNEW!!!  Shows start at 7:30 PM – Doors open at 7:00 PM \nTickets are $15 for adults and $5 for Children 12 and under \nTickets can be purchased at the door on show nights.  Cash or checks please – No credit cards accepted at this time. \nOR in advance at the Mathews Visitor Center\, Main Street\, in Mathews and Marketplace Antiques\, Route 17\, in Gloucester.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/donks-50th-anniversary-shows/
LOCATION:Harry M. Ward Auditorium  – Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia's Li'l Ole Opry":MAILTO:vaopry@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T120000
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SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Shopping & Artisan Showcase
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URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/2nd-sunday-shopping-artisan-showcase/
LOCATION:Etc. Vintage\, 2066 Buckley Hall Road\, Cobbs Creek\, VA\, 23035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Business,Community Events,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T190000
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SUMMARY:Disney's "Newsies"
DESCRIPTION:Joint the Court House Players for the presentations Disney’s “Newsies!”\n \nDates: Friday\, April 18\, at 7 p.m.\n           Saturday\, April 19\, at 2 p.m.\n           Friday\, April 25\, at 7 p.m.\n           Saturday\, April 26\, at 2 p.m. and at 7 p.m.\n           Sunday\, April 27\, at 3 p.m.\n\n\nThe Court House Players production of the musical “Newsies” bursts with energy and excitement as it tells the tale of the 1899 newsboys strike against the titans of the newspaper industry.\n \nIn it\, Jack Kelly\, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies\,” decides to fight against an increase in distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense and rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions.\nAn ambitious young reporter\, Katherine Plumber\, working hard to make a name for herself as a legitimate journalist in a time when women aren’t taken seriously\, attempts to capture the voice of a rising new generation in her coverage of the strike. \nBased on the 1992 Disney film and inspired by a true story\, “Newsies” features a Tony Award-winning score. \n\n  \nTickets are $22 for adults and $10 for students. Available online at courthouseplayers.org; at CHP outlets (with a $1 discount): Mathews Pharmacy in Mathews and Office Supply and Franktronics in Gloucester; and at the door.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/disneys-newsies/
LOCATION:Harry M. Ward Auditorium  – Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Live Music,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Court House Players":MAILTO:info@courthouseplayers.org
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SUMMARY:Gloucester/ Mathews Historic Garden Week
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Garden Club of Gloucester and Mathews \nThe beauty and history of Gloucester County abound in its rivers and exquisite shoreline homes. Historic Garden Week in Gloucester\, presented by the Garden Club of Gloucester and Mathews\, includes access to three amazing waterfront properties and the Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester. Visitors will enjoy the warmth and tradition of two homes along the North River\, Exchange (early 1700s) and Blythelea\, as they walk between the grounds taking in the views and gardens. A third home\, Holly Knoll\, was built in grand Georgian style on the York River for the second president of the Tuskegee Institute\, Dr. Robert Moton.  It was designed as a place to gather\, mentor\, and support national civil rights leaders. It received National Historic Landmark designation and now operates as the Gloucester Institute\, a training ground for tomorrow’s African American leaders. \nHistoric Garden Week is the only statewide house and garden tour in the nation and is organized by the Garden Club of Virginia. It offers visitors a chance to tour inspired homes and private landscapes\, public gardens\, and historic sites across Virginia.  In addition\, more than 1\,000 world-class floral arrangements adorn the houses. \nTickets:  vagardenweek.org \nQuestion: gloucester@vagardenweek.org
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/gloucester-mathews-historic-garden-week/
LOCATION:Holly Knoll\, 3201 Leadership Drive\, Gloucester\, 23061
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Garden Week":MAILTO:Gloucester@vagardenweek.org
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SUMMARY:12th Annual Art Speaks Juried Exhibition Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the opening reception and awards ceremony of the 12th Annual Arts Speaks Juried Exhibition on April 26\, 5:00-7:00 pm. The exhibit showcases the work of 66 artists living and working in Virginia\, 18 years and older. Both 2D and 3D media are represented in the show and $6\,350 in prize money will be awarded! \nThe exhibition will be on display April 26-May 26\, and available online for viewing and purchase subsequent to the reception. \n 
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/12th-annual-art-speaks-juried-exhibition-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Food & Drink
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com
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