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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171113
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SUMMARY:Raw Earth Exhibition at Bay School
DESCRIPTION:Our next exhibition\, Raw Earth\, opens on November 10th from 5-7pm. Featuring the works of seven female ceramists\, Raw Earth will take a look at the myriad of ways that bits of often overlooked elements can be formed and fired to create beautiful artworks. The exhibition will continue through the end of the year\, with new items appearing in the gallery as other pieces sell. Participating artists include: Nancy Sowder\, Katherine Maloney\, Jennifer Maloney\, Patricia Silva-Santisteban\, Martha Hayes\, Mel Titus and Wendy Jensen. \nMondays 9:00-1:00\, Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-4:00\, Closed Sundays
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/raw-earth-exhibition-at-bay-school/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural,Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171111
DTSTAMP:20260513T134102
CREATED:20170911T223122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170911T224519Z
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SUMMARY:Sister Act
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes: November 10th\, 11th & 12th\nSister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner\, Alan Menken (Newsies\, Beauty and the Beast\, Little Shop of Horrors)\, this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards\, including Best Musical. When disco diva\, Deloris Van Cartier\, witnesses a murder\, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun\, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir\, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but\, in doing so\, blows her cover. Soon\, the gang is giving chase\, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood. Filled with powerful gospel music\, outrageous dancing and a truly moving story\, Sister Act will leave audiences breathless. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship\, Sister Act is reason to REJOICE! \n4 Shows\n11/10\, Friday Evening 8:00pm\n11/11\, Saturday Matinee 2:00pm\n11/11\, Saturday Evening 8:00pm\n11/12\, Sunday Matinee 3:00pm \nTickets:\n$18 Adults\n$5 Students \nPresented by The Court House Players
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/sister-act/
LOCATION:Harry M. Ward Auditorium  – Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Court House Players":MAILTO:info@courthouseplayers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171022T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T134102
CREATED:20171009T205249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T205619Z
UID:5744-1508684400-1508691600@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Two on Tap
DESCRIPTION:TWO ON TAP marks the creative collaboration of celebrated musical theatre performers Melissa Giattino and Ron DeStefano. Since debuting in 2010\, TWO ON TAP has entertained tens of thousands at theatrical concerts across the USA. TWO ON TAP aims to breathe new life into classic song-and-dance with clever arrangements\, a meaningful connection to the audience\, and exciting high-energy routines. \nOct. 22\, 2017  Sunday\n3-5 pm\nHarry Ward Auditorium Mathews High School\n$25.00\nConcerts by the Bay\nwww.concertsbythebay.org
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/two-on-tap/
LOCATION:Harry M. Ward Auditorium  – Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="CONCERTS BY THE BAY INC.":MAILTO:concertsbythebay22@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171021T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171021T223000
DTSTAMP:20260513T134102
CREATED:20170413T212530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170413T212530Z
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SUMMARY:Virginia's Li'l Ole Opry - GOOD SHOT JUDY
DESCRIPTION:For the first time ever\, Virginia’s Li’l Ole Opry presents these Gloucester boys performing the local SWING with the 9 piece band. It’s the absolute BEST in big band from yesteryear! The first half will feature the Opry band and singers!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/virginias-lil-ole-opry-good-shot-judy/
LOCATION:Harry M. Ward Auditorium  – Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia's Li'l Ole Opry":MAILTO:vaopry@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171022
DTSTAMP:20260513T134102
CREATED:20171019T175054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171019T175054Z
UID:5765-1508544000-1508630399@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Jack O’Lantern Contest
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/jack-olantern-contest/
LOCATION:Mathews Memorial Library\, 251 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Library Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Memorial Library":MAILTO:staff@mathewslibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171019T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171019T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T134102
CREATED:20171017T040822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171017T040822Z
UID:5752-1508439600-1508446800@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Mathews Maritime Speaker Event
DESCRIPTION: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 charting and emplacing markers. Mr. Horner had served at the Boston Lighthouse where he was involved in the rescue of 42 shipwrecked people. He also served on an Icebreaker that came within 300 miles of the North Pole.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-maritime-speaker-event/
LOCATION:Mathews Maritime Museum\, 482 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Community Events,History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170929T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170929T190000
DTSTAMP:20260513T134102
CREATED:20170919T012431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T012431Z
UID:5676-1506704400-1506711600@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:An Artist's Journey - Reception
DESCRIPTION: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! \nAnyone who has taken classes at the Bay School is eligible to submit work and the work does not need to have been created within one of our classes. We want to see where your inspiration has led you\, whether that led to taking additional classes elsewhere or simply creating in your home studio. For more information\, or to submit work\, contact Saraya Cheney. \nOpening Reception: Friday September 29th at 5:00pm\nExhibition runs through Oct. 27th \nMore information: https://www.bayschool-arts.com/pages/an-artists-journey
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/an-artists-journey-reception/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170924T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T134102
CREATED:20170913T183719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170913T183719Z
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SUMMARY:Rock and Roll Jubilee
DESCRIPTION: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. \nClick for Tickets & More Information\nPresented by: Concerts by the Bay
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/rock-and-roll-jubilee/
LOCATION:Harry M. Ward Auditorium  – Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="CONCERTS BY THE BAY INC.":MAILTO:concertsbythebay22@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170924T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170924T163000
DTSTAMP:20260513T134102
CREATED:20170907T155244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T155244Z
UID:5618-1506265200-1506270600@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Concerts by the Bay
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/concerts-by-the-bay/
LOCATION:Harry M. Ward Auditorium  – Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="CONCERTS BY THE BAY INC.":MAILTO:concertsbythebay22@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170924
DTSTAMP:20260513T134102
CREATED:20170907T154318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T154726Z
UID:5583-1506124800-1506211199@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:19th Annual Fine Arts Auction Tickets and Donations
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 23\, 2017 at Samarkand on Woodas Creek. \nThe 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 to support our mission!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/19th-annual-fine-arts-auction-tickets-and-donations/
LOCATION:VA
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170916T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170916T223000
DTSTAMP:20260513T134102
CREATED:20170413T212412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170413T212412Z
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SUMMARY:Virginia's Li'l Ole Opry - TROY HEDSPETH & FAMILY
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThe first half will feature the Opry band and singers.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/virginias-lil-ole-opry-troy-hedspeth-family/
LOCATION:Harry M. Ward Auditorium  – Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia's Li'l Ole Opry":MAILTO:vaopry@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170908T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170908T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T134102
CREATED:20170902T163255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170902T163255Z
UID:5593-1504900800-1504904400@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Godspell Jr
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/godspell-jr/
LOCATION:Francis de Sales Catholic Church\,  176 Lovers Lane\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170908T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170909T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T134102
CREATED:20170710T065543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170716T044018Z
UID:5253-1504864800-1504976400@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Mathews Market Days at the Bay School Community Arts Center
DESCRIPTION: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 \nplease join us for kids activities also!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-market-days-at-the-bay-school-community-arts-center/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170812T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170812T223000
DTSTAMP:20260513T134102
CREATED:20170413T212217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170413T212217Z
UID:4870-1502568000-1502577000@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Virginia's Li'l Ole Opry - CHICKEN SOUP GANG SHOW
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThe first half will feature the Opry band and singers!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/virginias-lil-ole-opry-chicken-soup-gang-show/
LOCATION:Harry M. Ward Auditorium  – Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia's Li'l Ole Opry":MAILTO:vaopry@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170812T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170812T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T134102
CREATED:20170710T063838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170710T225401Z
UID:5392-1502528400-1502553600@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Saturday Art Market
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Art Speaks Gallery for our new Summer Saturday Art Market\, featuring fine art and craft from local artists.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/saturday-art-market/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural
ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170811T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170826T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T134102
CREATED:20170520T045611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170520T045840Z
UID:5251-1502445600-1503763200@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Kids Art Show
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/kids-art-show/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural,Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170722T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170722T223000
DTSTAMP:20260513T134102
CREATED:20170413T211951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170413T212118Z
UID:4867-1500753600-1500762600@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Virginia's Li'l Ole Opry - TALENT SEARCH EXTRAVAGANZA
DESCRIPTION:Bring on the new talent! \nFor one night this year\, the Opry will open its stage to the best “unknown” local talent around!! Sign up in advance for a spot on the show! \n*Due to time constraints\, we cannot accept full bands.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/virginias-lil-ole-opry-talent-search-extravaganza/
LOCATION:Harry M. Ward Auditorium  – Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia's Li'l Ole Opry":MAILTO:vaopry@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170625
DTSTAMP:20260513T134102
CREATED:20170522T024033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170522T024251Z
UID:5265-1498262400-1498348799@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Gwynn's Island Festival
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, JUNE 24\, 2017\n69th ANNUAL GWYNN’S ISLAND FESTIVAL \nLive music\, Arts and Crafts\, Food Vendors \nAll events are at the Gwynn’s Island Civic Center grounds – 1996 Old Ferry Road\, Gwynn\, VA  23066 \nFestival Saturday\, June 24\, 9 am – 4 pm\, Free \nChicken Dinner\, Friday\, June 23\, 4:30 – 7 Tickets $12.00 available from Mathews County Visitor and Information Center \nFor information or to register for a vendor booth call:\nJan Bassett (804) 725-7860\nViki Gwynn (804) 725-7209
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/gwynns-island-festival-3/
LOCATION:Gwynn’s Island Festival\, 1996 Old Ferry Road\, Gwynn\, VA\, 23066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Food & Drink,History,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gwynn's Island Civic League":MAILTO:gwynnsislandfestival@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170610T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170610T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T134102
CREATED:20170513T010158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170513T011104Z
UID:5163-1497088800-1497110400@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:"The Pearl & It's People: A Celebration of Mathews"
DESCRIPTION:Our next gallery show is almost upon us.  \nAn Art Speaks Gallery exhibition celebrating the history and Culture of Mathews \nThe show is called “The Pearl & Its People: A Celebration of Mathews”. \nThe vision for this show is really just to allow the “come-heres” to remember why they did and to make the “born-heres” remember why they stayed.  \nWe have invited artists from within the community to display their work and work they’ve collected over the years that celebrate Mathews.  \nThis Show starts on June 10th and runs thru August 5th; a reception will be held on June 30th\, 4:00pm-7:00pm..
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/the-pearl-its-people-a-celebration-of-mathews/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Food & Drink,History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170608T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170608T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T134102
CREATED:20170510T152254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170510T152640Z
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SUMMARY:Plunky & Oneness
DESCRIPTION:Soothin’ Summer Sounds @ Mathews Memorial Library is “Hitting a High Note Again” with Plunky & Oneness a versatile funk\, jazz\, Afro-fusion group. \nJames “Plunky” Branch is the two-time recipient of NEA Jazz Fellowships and “one of the greatest living saxophonist!”  \n“Plunky” has served as Director of the Jazz Ensemble at Virginia Union University\, as well as\, an instructor of Afro-American Music History at Virginia Commonwealth University\, both in Richmond.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/plunky-oneness/
LOCATION:Mathews Memorial Library\, 251 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Library Events,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Memorial Library":MAILTO:staff@mathewslibrary.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170603T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170603T223000
DTSTAMP:20260513T134102
CREATED:20170413T211822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170413T211822Z
UID:4864-1496520000-1496529000@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Virginia's Li'l Ole Opry - OLDIES SHOW
DESCRIPTION:This show is sure to take you back in time to the “good ol’ days” of country and rock and roll at its best!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/virginias-lil-ole-opry-oldies-show/
LOCATION:Harry M. Ward Auditorium  – Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia's Li'l Ole Opry":MAILTO:vaopry@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170603T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170603T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T134102
CREATED:20170527T225548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170527T225730Z
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SUMMARY:Freya Homecoming Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Due to extreme weather conditions on the Atlantic Ocean\, the return of the Freya has been delayed and the celebration for May 27 was postponed. This historic sailboat built by Gilbert Klingel in the 1950’s is returning to the place where she was built. The Freya\, recently donated to the Mathews Maritime Foundation\, will be on display at the Gwynn’s Island Boat Yard dock and will serve as an educational vessel. \nFor more information contact info@mathewsmaritime.com \nDirections: Cross the bridge to Gwynn’s Island and follow the signs to the boat yard. It is on the right shortly after the bridge.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/freya-homecoming-celebration/
LOCATION:Gwynn’s Island Boat Shop\, State Rte 633\, Grimstead\, VA\, 23064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Community Events,History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Maritime Foundation":MAILTO:info@mathewsmaritime.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170521T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T134102
CREATED:20170404T003803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170404T004407Z
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SUMMARY:Bayside Youth Ballet Spring Gala
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, May 21\, Bayside Youth Ballet will present their Spring Gala\, “Celebrating the Classics and the Contemporary” at 2:00pm in the Harry M. Ward Auditorium at Mathews High School. Included in the program of jazz\, classical ballet\, modern\, and musical theater are selections from the classical ballet\, Coppelia and performances of Broadway favorites. \nTickets for this celebration are $12 for adults and $7 for children under 10 and are available at the Mathews Visitor Center and Diggs School of Dance in Gloucester\, email byb@baysideyouthballet.com or call 804.694.5900 for more information.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/bayside-youth-ballet-spring-gala/
LOCATION:Mathews High School Auditorium\, Mathews\, VA
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bayside Youth Ballet":MAILTO:byb@baysideyouthballet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170513T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170603T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T134102
CREATED:20170510T153042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170510T153042Z
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SUMMARY:By the Banks | Paintings by Jack Banks and Hunter Banks
DESCRIPTION:#FFFHEX contemporary art gallery is pleased to announce an opening reception for the exhibition By the Banks on Saturday\, May 13 from 5–7 PM. Father-and-son figurative painters Jack Banks and Hunter Banks both focus on the landscape surrounding their home in Wake\, Virginia near the Rappahannock River.  \nJack Banks paints dense forest and gnarled tree trunks. The expressive brushwork of his small panels seems to be alive with continuous motion: a downed tree crawls with the activity of decay; a branch whips in the wind. Jack explained that the paintings take time to mature\, and he will sometimes toss newly completed panels into the woods. After months pass\, he may stumble upon them and determine that they have come into their own\, or if not\, leave them in the thicket.  \nHunter Banks is drawn to the quiet clearings of homesites and the riverbank. His piece River with Ice on It depicts a giant prehistoric stump unearthed by erosion that is now\, after 30\,000 years rest\, quickly disappearing into the water. The forms of sky\, ice\, and land dissolve into austere abstraction. Hunter writes\, “I work at a walking pace\, slowly negotiating and agreeing with the scene until the consolidated colors\, simplified shapes\, and subtle marks settle my doubts\, whims\, and twinges into stillness.” He notes that texts on walking shared by his father inform his focus and sense of awareness.  \nBy the Banks presents pairings of their paintings with an eye to formal and emotional relationships. These beautiful works offer views of the Tidewater landscape and a look into the enigmatic artistic rapport of Jack Banks and Hunter Banks.  \nThe exhibition will be on view May 13–June 3. Please contact the gallery for an appointment to view the works by phone (804) 384-6288 or by email fffhexgallery@gmail.com. More information is available online at www.fffhex.com.  \nJack Banks studied art at Virginia Commonwealth University\, and the College of William and Mary. He and his family live in rural Tidewater\, VA where he has been employed in boat-building\, sign painting and graphic art. His drawings\, paintings and monotypes are in many private collections up and down the east coast.  \nHunter Banks is an observational painter who paints concise\, quiet images of landscapes\, structures\, objects\, and sometimes people. Banks was born in 1993 and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art and Art History from Christopher Newport University in 2014. He lives and works in Middlesex\, VA and teaches visual art at Christchurch School.   \n#FFFHEX is an artist-run contemporary gallery that was founded in 2016 to share a curatorial perspective unique in Mathews Courthouse\, a small town on the tip of Virginia’s middle peninsula. The gallery features rotating exhibitions of painting and sculpture by local\, national and international artists. The name #FFFHEX plays on the graphic designer’s hexadecimal colors\, referring to the “white cube” philosophy of presenting artwork in a dedicated environment that is free from distraction.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/by-the-banks-paintings-by-jack-banks-and-hunter-banks/
LOCATION:#FFFHEX Contemporary Art Gallery\, 20 Church Street\, Suite 3 & 5\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural,Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="#FFFHEX":MAILTO:fffhexgallery@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170506T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170506T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T134102
CREATED:20170206T233107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170206T233107Z
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SUMMARY:Art Speaks on the Bay 5th Annual Juried Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this!!! Explore the Art of Virginia in this fantastic show.\nArt Speaks on the Bay 2017 \nOur 5th annual juried art show is scheduled for May 6 – June 3\, 2017. Our judge for this year is Jeffrey Allison\, ‎Paul Mellon Collection Educator and Manager\, Statewide Programs and Exhibitions at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Last year’s show was a tremendous success\, with well over 100 artists entering from all over the state. This year\, total prizes for the show are $4\,000 with $1\,000 for Best in Show.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/art-speaks-bay-5th-annual-juried-art-show/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural,Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170506T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170506T163000
DTSTAMP:20260513T134102
CREATED:20170128T024210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170215T221929Z
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SUMMARY:MAY FAIRE 2017
DESCRIPTION:May FAIRE is a spring event celebrating Mathews County’s heritage\, culture\, seafood bounty\, and natural beauty! It will be held May 6\, 2017 from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM at the Historic Mathews Court Green area. \nRemember the Mathews Spring Festivals and the May Day Festivals with May Pole dancing! The Mathews County Historical Museum is bringing them back with a twist! We are combining them with the celebration of different periods of Mathews County’s past. This year’s May Faire will celebrate the 1600s to 1791\, the founding of the County! \nThere will be fine art\, traditional crafts\, heritage demonstrations\, food vendors\, county goods exhibits\, live music\, colonial activities and games for children\, special appearance by local Native Indians and Revolution reenactors.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/may-faire-2017/
LOCATION:Courthouse Square\, Court St\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Educational,Food & Drink,History,Live Music,Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Museum":MAILTO:mathewsvamuseum@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170429T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170429T223000
DTSTAMP:20260513T134102
CREATED:20170413T211438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170413T211438Z
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SUMMARY:Virginia’s Li’l Ole Opry – ALL STAR OPRY SHOW
DESCRIPTION:Welcome back the Opry band and singers for their 42nd year!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/virginias-lil-ole-opry-all-star-opry-show/
LOCATION:Harry M. Ward Auditorium  – Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia's Li'l Ole Opry":MAILTO:vaopry@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170429T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170429T190000
DTSTAMP:20260513T134102
CREATED:20170424T210649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170424T210923Z
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SUMMARY:Serendipity: Williams House Book Series Release
DESCRIPTION:#FFFHEX contemporary art gallery and Airprint Press are pleased to announce the Serendipity: Williams House 2014–2016 Book Series Release on April 29\, 2017 from 5–7 PM. There will be copies of the books for review and limited copies available for purchase. \nSerendipity: Williams House (S:WH) is the studio and experimental exhibition space of artists Lucy Kirkman Allen and Justin Hunter Allen. The Allens invited artists from across the USA and abroad to install artwork in a single room of a farmhouse in Onemo\, VA. Because of its isolated location\, these exhibitions were conceived and documented to exist solely in book form. Fourteen collaborators in eight books bring together critical and creative writing with paintings\, sculptures\, and prints. The project is about artistic relationships\, the studio ecosystem\, and extended conversations with friends. Contributor Michael Corris writes of the project\, “Maybe it’s the idea that there is still some life in the concept of the catalogue at all. The catalogue-as-work\, rather than simply document\, is the oldest Conceptual Art trick in the book. It is the book.” \nAfter moving to rural Mathews County\, the Allens started The Airplant Project to encourage conversation on contemporary regardless of location. Airprint Press\, part of The Airplant Project\, is an artist-run press dedicated to free access to its published books. The S:WH series is available for online viewing at www.airplantproject.org. Downloadable print files to make your own copies are also free on the website.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/serendipity-williams-house-book-series-release/
LOCATION:#FFFHEX Contemporary Art Gallery\, 20 Church Street\, Suite 3 & 5\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural
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ORGANIZER;CN="#FFFHEX":MAILTO:fffhexgallery@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170316T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170316T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T134102
CREATED:20170309T024317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170309T024719Z
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SUMMARY:Maritime Lecture: Adonia
DESCRIPTION:Ed Tillett will present an overview of his work on renovating motor vessel Adonia at the next Mathews Maritime Foundation Speaker’s meeting.  His 60 foot 1947 John Trumpy & Sons diesel cruiser was launched in 1947 as contract #330. The vessel’s home port is now Urbanna\, VA\, after spending the past 40 years on Long Island Sound. Ed\, his wife and various crew spent the summer of 2016 sailing over 1\,200 miles in the Chesapeake Bay and south along the Intracoastal Waterway aboard Adonia. Ed’s presentation will recount the special places that they visited\, a few harrowing experiences encountered along the way\, and offer insight into why a 70 year old wooden boat feels right at home on Chesapeake Bay. \nEd is an award winning film and video producer\, author and journalist.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/maritime-lecture-adonia/
LOCATION:Mathews Maritime Museum\, 482 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Educational,History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Maritime Foundation":MAILTO:info@mathewsmaritime.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170311T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170311T190000
DTSTAMP:20260513T134102
CREATED:20170303T010739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170303T010739Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Joe Allen\, Dead Man's Curve
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of new work by acclaimed Texas-based artist Joe Allen. Opening reception Saturday March 11\, 5-7PM. On view through March 31. \n#FFFHEX contemporary art gallery is pleased announce Dead Man’s Curve\, an upcoming solo exhibition of new work by acclaimed Texas-based artist Joe Allen. When shopping for art supplies\, Allen has been known to frequent the back alleys of lumber yards and auto parts stores\, selecting mixed-media materials ranging from battery cables to corrugated steel in order to create his 3-d objects. \nOne of Allen’s prints “Twilight Time” adopts the title of a fifties doo-wop song by the Platters. Pokemon computer game characters\, in concert with the Ghost of John Lennon\, bring a mysterious warning to earth. In other work\, Jim Morrison and other since-passed-on personalities also appear as “rock and roll clairvoyants coming to warn us” of possible impending doom. \nJoe Allen (born 1949\, Texas) has exhibited widely at venues including the Sharjah International Biennial\, Studio DTFU in Dallas\, the Santa Barbara Contemporary\, and the San Antonio Museum of Art. He was awarded a NEA-Mid-America Arts Alliance grant in 1994 which he used to purchase video editing equipment\, creating his first body of multi-media work. Allen’s art is included in the collections of the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston\, McNeese State University\, and private collections in the United States and abroad. \nThere will be an opening reception for the public on Saturday\, March 11 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Dead Man’s Curve will be on view through March 31. #FFFHEX will have gallery hours Saturdays 2:00 to 5:00 PM for the duration of the exhibition\, and also welcomes appointments outside of posted hours.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/opening-reception-joe-allen-dead-mans-curve/
LOCATION:#FFFHEX Contemporary Art Gallery\, 20 Church Street\, Suite 3 & 5\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural
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