Arts & Cultural
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Grand Re-Opening of Thomas James Store
Thomas James Store 44 Maple Ave, Mathews, VA, United StatesThe 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, […]
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Donk’s 50th Anniversary Shows
Harry M. Ward Auditorium - Mathews High School 9889 Buckley Hall Rd, Mathews, VA, United StatesPerformance 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 […]
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2nd Sunday Shopping & Artisan Showcase
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Disney’s “Newsies”
Harry M. Ward Auditorium - Mathews High School 9889 Buckley Hall Rd, Mathews, VA, United StatesJoint 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. […]
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Gloucester/ Mathews Historic Garden Week
Holly Knoll 3201 Leadership Drive, GloucesterPresented 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 […]
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12th Annual Art Speaks Juried Exhibition Opening Reception
Bay School Community Arts Center 279 Main Street , Mathews, VA, United StatesPlease 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 […]
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Music on Maple with Tristan Dougherty Trio
Thomas James Store 44 Maple Ave, Mathews, VA, United StatesOur 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 […]
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Raku Firing & Pottery Throwdown
Bay School Community Arts Center 279 Main Street , Mathews, VA, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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“Hey DJ” Dance Recital
Harry M. Ward Auditorium - Mathews High School 9889 Buckley Hall Rd, Mathews, VA, United StatesMore information coming soon... stay tuned!
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Sunday Shopping with Fairy Hair Garden!
Etc. Vintage 2066 Buckley Hall Road, Cobbs Creek, VA, United StatesBook your appointment to get your fairy hair done by The Wandering Arts at ETC Vintage for a Sunday Shopping event!
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Mathews Paint Out Reception
Mathews, VA, United StatesAs part of the 2025 Gloucester Arts Festival, The Bay School is hosting a reception at the Art Speaks Gallery, June 10, 5:30-7:00 PM for the artists participating in the […]
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Cuban Progressive Dinner
Bay School Community Arts Center 279 Main Street , Mathews, VA, United StatesWe will start in the Art Speaks Gallery with a mojito and light appetizers, then proceed to the White Dog Bistro for an authentic Cuban dinner and dessert. First Course: […]







