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August 2017
Kids Art Show
Come Join us for our Kids Art Show August 11-26; Our annual art show featuring the art work of the children that enrich The Bay School Community Arts Center's creative community. There will be a reception on August 11
Find out more »Saturday Art Market
Visit the Art Speaks Gallery for our new Summer Saturday Art Market, featuring fine art and craft from local artists.
Find out more »Virginia’s Li’l Ole Opry – CHICKEN SOUP GANG SHOW
Our own homegrown Quartet, featuring Anthony Lee Wood, Walt Stillman, Bruce Brooks and Holt Ripley, will perform songs of the Oak Ridge Boys, The Statler Bros and others as well as some of their own personal favorites! The first half will feature the Opry band and singers!
Find out more »September 2017
Mathews Market Days at the Bay School Community Arts Center
stop by and visit the Bay School Community Arts Center gallery. Their will be lots to see and purchase....this is a great opportunity to get a jump on your holiday shopping...September 8 & 9 please join us for kids activities also!
Find out more »Godspell Jr
An encore performance! Join the Ware Episcopal Church, the Tri-Parish Youth Ministry, and The Church of Francis de Sales for a LIVE production of Godspell Jr. It is General Admission (no tickets for sale) and we are accepting donations at the door. The performance begins at 8pm with pre-performance refreshments (hamburgers & hot dogs) available starting at 6:30pm for a nominal fee. This is a FUND RAISER for the Francis de Sales Youth Group.
Find out more »Virginia’s Li’l Ole Opry – TROY HEDSPETH & FAMILY
The Opry welcomes back one of its past stars and his wonderfully talented family and band for a night of great music from country to gospel to broadway! The first half will feature the Opry band and singers.
Find out more »19th Annual Fine Arts Auction Tickets and Donations
Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Samarkand on Woodas Creek. The catered event will feature a live and silent auction, offering collectible art, unique crafts by regional artisans, travel adventures and unusual gifts. All proceeds will support the school's programs and operation, enabling it to continue to offer over 150 classes per year for artists and craftsmen of all ages, and an outreach program for under-served populations in the area. If you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation…
Find out more »Concerts by the Bay
The Rock n' Roll Jubilee is a musical and theatrical performance that pays tribute to the founding fathers of rock and roll in the context of a live 1958 broadcast on the fictitious radio station WJKS ( Where Joy Kills Sorrow ). The Jubilee features music from the Titans of Teen Town: Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, The Everly Brothers, and Ricky Nelson. It's a celebration of the music that changed the world!
Find out more »Rock and Roll Jubilee
The Rock n’ Roll Jubilee is a musical and theatrical performance that pays tribute to the greats of rock and roll in the context of a live 1958 broadcast on the fictitious station ( WJKS Where Joy Kills Sorrow ). The Jubilee features music from Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison and more. It is a celebration of music that changed the world! Join us September 24th at the Harry M. Ward Auditorium, Mathews High School. Click for Tickets &…
Find out more »An Artist’s Journey – Reception
Formerly the Emerging Artists show, An Artist's Journey is an exhibition that is intended to celebrate the artistic growth of those who have taken classes at the Bay School Community Arts Center. Whether the individual is not yet ready to call themselves an artist or they have already sold several pieces, every artist has a journey and we want you to share yours with us! Anyone who has taken classes at the Bay School is eligible to submit work and…
Find out more »October 2017
Mathews Maritime Speaker Event
John Emory Horner and Bill Walters discuss extensive careers at Milford Haven Coast Guard Station. Mr. Horner spent 25 years as Officer-in-Charge there, and Mr. Walters has been with the Coast Guard Auxiliary for 52 years. Both brought a wealth of experience to their service at Milford Haven. In WW II Mr. Walters served on a seaplane in the Pacific Theater for 3 years, and later became a licensed Surveyor for The Virginia Marine Resources Commission, and with the Coast Guard accurately…
Find out more »Jack O’Lantern Contest
Pick up a pumpkin at the Mathews Memorial Library and carve your funniest, scariest, or most artistic Jack O’Lantern for display at the library. Return your carved pumpkin on Fri., Oct. 27th, Noon. Prizes will be awarded on Sat., Oct. 28th.
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