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March 2025
Portuguese Dinner
Join us for a progressive dinner featuring Portuguese wine and cuisine. The evening starts in the Art Speaks Gallery with a glass of bubbly and appetizers, then we will proceed to the White Dog Bistro for dinner and dessert. Two glasses of Portuguese wine are included with your dinner. Soda, coffee, iced tea, and water are also available with your dinner. Additional drinks are available at the bar at normal menu pricing. Vegan options will be available for all courses. Please…
Find out more »The Art of the Cocktail
Explore the magic of mixology on March 20, 5:30-7:30 pm at The Bay School. During The Art of the Cocktail, you will: Discover the artistry of the perfect drink. Learn how to craft cocktails as beautiful as they are delicious. Participate in 15-minute demos led by a professional mixologist. Learn insider tips on infusing liquors, selecting garnishes, creating simple syrups, and more. Mix your own masterpieces using curated ingredients, tools, and techniques. While you enjoy the evening, mixing, sipping, and…
Find out more »April 2025
Grand Re-Opening of Thomas James Store
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…
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Gloucester/ Mathews Historic Garden Week
Presented by the Garden Club of Gloucester and Mathews The 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…
Find out more »12th Annual Art Speaks Juried Exhibition Opening Reception
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! The exhibition will be on display April 26-May 26, and available online for viewing and purchase subsequent to the reception.
Find out more »Disney’s “Newsies”
Joint the Court House Players for the presentations Disney's "Newsies!" Dates: Friday, April 18, at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at 2 p.m. Friday, April 25, at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at 2 p.m. and at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at 3 p.m. The Court House Players production of the musical "Newsies" bursts with energy and excitement…
Find out more »May 2025
Music on Maple with Tristan Dougherty Trio
Our first Music on Maple concert of the year will be on May 2nd, and the band is the Tristan Dougherty Trio! Tristan Dougherty is a folk musician and songwriter based in Richmond, Virginia. By combining meditative, finger-style guitar playing with warm, illuminative lyrics and innovative arrangements, he’s developed a refreshingly original sound that draws on indie, classic country and Appalachian music traditions. Whether performing solo or with his string band, his work reflects a deep reverence for the craft,…
Find out more »Raku Firing & Pottery Throwdown
Join us for this double-header event! Learn the ancient art of raku firing with our own modern twist and/or compete in wheel-throwing challenges to win prizes and bragging rights. Pottery from Clay by the Bay Ceramics Guild will be for sale. Refreshments will be available. Tickets can be purchased at the door (check or cash preferred) or online in advance. Get Your Tickets NOW! Annual Raku Firing Join in the fun and take your piece home with you the same…
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Donk’s 50th Anniversary Shows
Performance schedule coming, dates below: 4/5, 5/10, 6/14, 7/19, 8/16, 9/13, 10/18, 11/8, 12/6 All shows subject to last minute changes. Please join the email list or on Facebook for real-time updates. Harry M. Ward Auditorium, Mathews High School, 9889 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews, VA 23109 NEW!!! Shows start at 7:30 PM – Doors open at 7:00 PM Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for Children 12 and under Tickets can be purchased at the door on show…
Find out more »Sunday Shopping with Fairy Hair Garden!
Book your appointment to get your fairy hair done by The Wandering Arts at ETC Vintage for a Sunday Shopping event!
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