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December 2022
Christmas at the Museum
JOIN THE MUSEUM FOR THE 3RD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Friday and Saturday December 9th and 10th / 9:00 am - 5:00 pm both days at the Museum located at 200 Main Street; Mathews Courthouse. Please see the attached brochure for the complete details on this wonderful and festive seasonal event - P.s. Vendor booth locations within the Museum are available. Call for your spot today!~
Find out more »February 2023
Movie Night at the Museum: Grand Opening Night!
Join us on the red carpet at the grand opening and viewing of: HAPPY HOMES and FERTILE FARMS on SMILING WATERS An original movie, originally produced in 1999 by longtime county resident Eugene C. Hudgins, who narrates the film. Mathews County was the subject of his interest for many years. The history of the area was a special love of his and as he shows and talks about the county, one can feel the love and pride that he has…
Find out more »Fabulous Fiber Art Show
Visit the Bay School and admire some of the beautiful fiber art pieces that are on display now through February 20th. These fiber works of art would make great gifts for any occasion. The show will be up January 27th - February 20th during regular gallery hours. This show is also on the website and pieces are available for purchase.
Find out more »Beauty In The Beasts Art Show
This is going to be one wildly awesome show featuring animal inspired art! The show will be up February 24 - March 20 during regular gallery hours (. An opening reception will be held Friday, February 24th from 5pm-7pm and everyone is invited to attend. The show will also be published on the Bay School website, and pieces will be available for purchase.
Find out more »March 2023
Spanish Wine Tasting
Join the Bay School for their next wine event, a Spanish Wine Tasting! Individual bread board with dipping sauce and cheese, meats, olives, and nuts will be paired with six Spanish wines. Nik Vukaj will provide each wine's story and tasting notes. Wine will be available to purchase with pickup on Friday, March 17. The guest artist will be Susannah Raine, of ZouZou's Basement.
Find out more »Finding Solitude Show
Come by The Bay School and check out the "Finding Solitude Show" It will be up March 24-April 24. An opening reception will be held on March 24th 5pm-7pm What does solitude mean to you? Artwork that conveys the meaning or feeling of “Solitude” • Definition- the state or situation of being alone, a location or activity where one can savor being alone, quiet, or peaceful, state of being alone or remote from society, isolation, the effects can be either…
Find out more »April 2023
Historic Garden Week
Ware Neck, a narrow body of land bordered on one side by the Ware River and the other by the North River, is in Gloucester County. Visitors will enjoy this tour showcasing a close-knit community with a historic general store and post office, whose early success was due to ties with steamships that once traded at nearby Hockley Wharf. Three private homes in this quaint community with unique and varied architecture and spectacular river views are included: Glen Roy, an…
Find out more »Earth Day Community Drum Circle
Drumming, singing, prayers and fun around the fire! There will be Farm Puppets for children, and an interactive activity of creating a Nature Mandala in the sand! There will be health snacks and drinks, plus drums provided, no experience needed. No tickets required, just show up... $10 donation for anyone over the age of 12.
Find out more »Art Speaks Gallery
This statewide show brings the best of Virginia’s contemporary artists to the Bay School Community Arts Center! The gallery will showcase two- and three-dimensional artwork from all Virginia artists. The Art Speaks Gallery will be featured in the Bay School from April 29-May 29, 2023! Shop the Art Speaks Gallery here!
Find out more »May 2023
May Faire 2023
The Mathews Historical Museum is hosting its 5th Annual Spring Heritage Festival – May Faire 2023! May Day Festivals were commonplace in Mathews from early 1900s to the 1980s. The Mathews Historical Museum reintroduced the festival concept in 2017, renaming it “May Faire.” Each year May Faire honors the heritage of Mathews County, providing residents and visitors an opportunity to explore a different theme from the County’s past. The theme for May Faire 2023 is “Celebrating Teachers, Schools and Community: Over a Hundred Years of…
Find out more »Dorothy Fagan Studio Garden Party
Be here in Dorothy's Virginia woodland studio garden by the pond with creativFRIENDS, as Dorothy PAINTS bouquets of vitality chakra colors from the garden! Free event with door prizes!
Find out more »June 2023
The Courthouse Players’ Production of Disney’s Moana Jr.
Disney’s Moana Jr. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated film, bringing the adventures of Moana and her village of Motunui to life onstage! The show features all the beloved songs from the film, written by renowned composer Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa’i, and Mark Mancina, including “How Far I’ll Go,” “Shiny,” and “You’re Welcome.” This thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth…
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