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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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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
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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
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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:20260513T143027
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
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="#FFFHEX":MAILTO:fffhexgallery@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170307T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170307T210000
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SUMMARY:Gilbert Klingel: Man of Steel
DESCRIPTION:Film Director/Producer Dave Miller to introduce his newest film project: “Gilbert Klingel: Man of Steel” on Tuesday\, March 7 at 7 pm at the Gwynn’s Island Civic League building. \nNext Tuesday there will be a special event at the Civic League building to preview the upcoming PBS documentary about the sailboat “Freya” project and Gwynn’s Island boatbuilder\, Gilbert Klingel.  Director/Producer Dave Miller will be there to show the film trailer and talk about this project.  The film will feature Gwynn’s Island and the legendary Gwynn’s Island Boat Yard built by Klingel in the early 1950’s.  It will tell the story about Gilbert’s life and works and the goal of bringing his steel hulled sailboat “Freya” back to the island where she was built in 1953.  This vessel will be available for future generations to learn from and enjoy.  When the boat arrives at the Gwynn’s Island Boat Yard in May\, we plan to have a celebration and would appreciate the ideas you may have on how to celebrate. \nLocal residents will appear in this documentary and our local museums\, the Mathews Maritime Foundation and the Gwynn’s Island Museum are supporting our efforts.  We hope you can join us on March 7 and see how you too can become involved.  You will be quite amazed at what we have achieved so far but we’ll need the help of everyone to make this film a big success. \nOther Chesapeake Bay films by Dave Miller include: Journey on the Chesapeake (2016) and Oysters\, Boats\, and Men (2013).
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/gilbert-klingel-man-steel/
LOCATION:Gwynn’s Island Civic Center\, 1996 Old Ferry Rd.\, Gwynn\, VA\, 23066\, 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:20170224T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T143027
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170206T233400Z
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SUMMARY:Open Arts Community\, Through Special Eyes
DESCRIPTION:An annual exhibition featuring the art work of The Bay School Community Arts Center’s Outreach Programs.\nReception Friday\, February 24\, 2017 5-7pm
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/open-arts-community-special-eyes/
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:20170127T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T143027
CREATED:20170121T013337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170121T013817Z
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SUMMARY:"Story Tellers" go back to the beginning\, back to where the artistic journey began
DESCRIPTION:Opening Reception is Friday January 27\, 2017 5:00pm-7:00pm\nThis Show will be up January 27-February 18  \nLet’s go back to the beginning. Back to where your artistic journey began and where creativity sparked passion… \nJoin us for “Storytellers”\, an Art Speaks Gallery exhibition that shares the creative stories of Bay School Community Art Center’s Teaching Artists.  \nStorytellers will feature the works & writings of: \nPaul Blais- \nLinda Brent – Linda graduated from VCU with a BFA from the Crafts Dept. She is the art teacher at Ware Academy and has lived in the area for 30 years.  She enjoys the freedom to expand what she teaches children at Ware to adults here. \nSteph Brown –  Steph has been self-employed as a graphic designer since 1985. Originally from Pennsylvania\, she has always had a love of the arts. Pencil drawings\, pen & ink and watercolor are her favorite mediums\, which led to teaching classes in PA at the art supply and framing shop she owned from 1999-2006. Her background includes trades show exhibit design\, drafting\, architectural design\, print design and corporate identity development. She enjoys teaching more than anything else\, and feels that anyone who has the desire can create- it’s just a matter of helping the hand communicate what the heart feels. \nAdele Castillo – Adele Castillo uses a contemporary style to create her animal portraits and pet paintings. She is an artist who has found a niche painting animals in rich\, bold color.  She teaches acrylic painting and color workshops.  \nSaraya Cheney – Saraya believes that the healing and uplifting powers of art can make a real difference in people’s lives. She considers herself a “creative tinkerer” as she enjoys working in all artistic media. Her more recent works explore the vast world of acrylics with intuitive painting and hand-built ceramics.  \nVirginia Coyle – Virginia is self-taught in all her painting and other skills. Her favorite medium to work with is watercolor\, because it is so unpredictable. Virginia loves to paint mermaids\, children and folk art scenes. She also enjoys being creative by drawing\, sewing\, and participating in other forms of artistic projects \nGary Edmondson – Gary began painting in 1984\, after being inspired and taking classes under the guidance of Barkley Sheaks. Gary’s work has also been heavily influenced by MAXFIELD PARRISH\, JEAN-SIMONE CHARDIN\, ODILON REDON\, CHARLES ETHAN PORTER and SANFORD ROBINSON GIFFORD. Gifford was a member of the HUDSON RIVER SCHOOL. Gary’s works have been shown in the Morales Art Gallery in Nags Head\, North Carolina\, as well as The Gallery on the York\, Christopher Newport College\, and the Bay School Community Arts Center. He has won many awards. \nJanet Griffin – retired art specialist from Gloucester County Public Schools. I’ve taught in Hampton City Schools before staying at Petsworth Elementary School for the last 25 years. I continue to be a guest teacher at other Gloucester Elementary schools. I certainly enjoyed my teaching of art to young children. I have always been amazed how children can teach me! Now I look forward to learning from adults. I grew-up in a military family\, so everything was organized! I graduated from Old Dominion University\, Magna cum laude\, (that means I worked very hard and had no social life). My work is balanced between the 60” Macomber and 30” Leclerc Looms. My favorite weaving is Theo Moorman’s tapestry technique. I live in Gloucester Courthouse with my husband\, Jim and two crazy cats. \nLinda Hollett-Bazouzi – received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in art from Radford University. She is a landscape painter\, represented by galleries in Richmond\, Ashland\, and Lexington. Hollett-Bazouzi taught art in Henrico County Public Schools for over 35 years. During that time she was awarded recognition at the local and state levels for her art program\, and achieved National Board Certification in Early/Middle Childhood Art in 2002. She is a member of Oil Painters of America (OPA)\, the National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society (NOAPS)\, and the Mid-Atlantic Plein Air Painters Association (MAPAPA). A devoted en plein air painter\, Hollett-Bazouzi is currently lead artist for the Virginia Plein Air Painters. She is a docent at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. \nKathleen Noffsinger – is an award-winning watercolor artist from Deltaville\, Virginia. Her colorful paintings include lively renderings of wildlife and nature from the Chesapeake Bay\, the Florida Keys and Bermuda. Working with “purist” watercolor techniques in a style that she calls” impressionistic realism”\,Kathleen’s goal is to capture on paper a memorable and creative moment in time. Her limited edition prints are found at many fine art galleries on the East Coast and her paintings have been purchased for both private and corporate collections throughout the world. \nDale Peterson – 20 years with professional Pottery Studio and 30 years in various High Schools – presently I teach Adv. Art and Digital Media at Christchurch School near Saluda. I have a lot of portfolios available on-line at http://dalepeterson.us   — these include pottery\, Computer CAD\, Traditional Painting and Drawing  — lately I have been very involved with 3D pen drawing.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/story-tellers-go-back-beginning-back-artistic-journey-began/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170127T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T143027
CREATED:20161223T213853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161223T213853Z
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SUMMARY:4-H Cloverbud Day Camp
DESCRIPTION:“All About You” themed day camp for youth ages 5-8 as of September 30\, 2017. Youth will participate in theater-based activities to learn about themselves\, their emotions\, and creativity in expression!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/4-h-cloverbud-day-camp-2/
LOCATION:Contact Mathews County Extension Office\, P.O. Box 569\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews County 4-H":MAILTO:mlandr@vt.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170119T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T143027
CREATED:20170115T032039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170115T032039Z
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SUMMARY:Maritime Speaker Meeting - Luna
DESCRIPTION:The construction of an 18th century Bermuda sloop named “Luna” will be the topic  as presented by Mr. John Collamore.  He will describe the current construction of the “Luna” as well as the history of this “coastal workhorse” that at one time hauled goods from one port to the next and spread the day’s news.  Mr. Collamore and crew intend to sail her to historic ports from North Carolina to Maryland “to be able to tell the maritime history of the colonies and the seeds of the revolution that led to our freedom.”   \nJohn Collamore \, is one of seven founders and now president of the Colonial Seaport Foundation in Deltaville\, VA\, where he grew up sailing and started building boats.   \nThe public is invited to enjoy this presentation free of charge on Thursday\, Jan. 19th. at 7 PM\, at the MMF Museum\, 482 Main St.  Mathews Court House\, VA.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/maritime-speaker-meeting-luna/
LOCATION:Mathews Maritime Museum\, 482 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, 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:20161218T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T143027
CREATED:20161114T220715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161114T220715Z
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SUMMARY:Bayside Youth Ballet Annual Christmas Performance
DESCRIPTION:Bayside Youth Ballet will present their annual Christmas performance on Sunday\, December 18 at 2:00PM at the Harry M. Ward Auditorium at Mathews High School. \nThe ballet company will be performing “The Enchanted Doll Shoppe”\, with Marionettes\, a Ragdoll and a Jack in the Box among the lively\, dancing dolls. This performance marks the second presentation of the Enchanted Doll Shoppe by the company. \nThe premiere performance of “Journey to the Land of the Sweets”\, Act II of the Nutcracker\, will also be presented this season.  The popular Sugar Plum Fairy\, Waltz of the Flowers and other excerpts from this beloved classic will be performed by dancers from Gloucester\, Mathews\, Middlesex\, Norfolk and West Point as well as guest performances by students from Diggs School of Dance. With 33 dancers ranging in age from 7 to 18\, new and exciting choreography\, and lavish costumes\, the program is sure to be a family favorite during this Christmas season. \nTickets for the performance are $12 for adults and $7 for children under 10 and are available at Office Supply in Gloucester\, the Mathews Visitor Center and Diggs School of Dance in Gloucester or email baysideballet@gmail.com.  Tickets will also be available at the door.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/bayside-youth-ballet-annual-christmas-performance/
LOCATION:Harry M. Ward Auditorium  – Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Barbara Pruim%2C Event Coordinator":MAILTO:baysideballet@gmail.com 
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161211T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T143027
CREATED:20161025T051917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161025T052500Z
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SUMMARY:Third Annual Empty Bowls event at the Bay School
DESCRIPTION:The Bay School and Hands Across Mathews are excited to be hosting our third annual Empty Bowls event.  The hand-made bowls are starting to stack up on the shelves at the Bay School and more are being made as we speak.  Check our Facebook page for opportunities to come make a bowl!  An incredible assortment of hand-made soups\, breads\, and cookies will be served during the event.  Familiar potters and chefs will be joined by some new hands\, both novice and expert.   \nThis is a ticketed event.\nTickets may be reserved on the Bay School website or purchased at the Bay School starting Thanksgiving week.  All proceeds go directly to Hands Across Mathews\, so cash or check only\, please.  Your $15 ticket gives you a hand-crafted bowl to be treasured or given as a gift; a simple lunch of soup and bread\, to nourish you and remind you of all the empty bowls in the world; and the warm fuzzy feeling of having helped fill your neighbors’ empty bowls here in Mathews.  We will sell as many tickets as we have bowls.  Soup may be purchased for $5 a serving\, and additional donations are of course welcome and appreciated. \nWe hope you join us!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/third-annual-empty-bowls-event-sunday-december-11-2016-11-2/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161203T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161203T223000
DTSTAMP:20260513T143027
CREATED:20160330T211837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160330T211837Z
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SUMMARY:Donk's Theater at Mathews High School
DESCRIPTION:Smith Family and Friends Christmas Show
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/donks-theater-mathews-high-school-7/
LOCATION:Harry M. Ward Auditorium at Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Road\, Mathews \, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lynda Smith Greve":MAILTO:mclc@3bubbas.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161125T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T143027
CREATED:20160528T042113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160528T042113Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Open House-10th Annual
DESCRIPTION:Get A Creative start to your holiday shopping. Mingle with the local artists displaying and selling their handmade items in our festive gallery. Folk Art\, Baskets\, hand-woven gifts ornaments and more make great gifts
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/holiday-open-house-10th-annual/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC00135-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161119T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161119T223000
DTSTAMP:20260513T143027
CREATED:20160330T211738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160330T211738Z
UID:2776-1479585600-1479594600@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Donk's Theater at Mathews High School
DESCRIPTION:Gospel Music Night\, an old-fashioned gospel sing with a variety of music\, old and new\, and some wonderful guests!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/donks-theater-mathews-high-school-6/
LOCATION:Harry M. Ward Auditorium at Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Road\, Mathews \, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Live Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/donks-theater1975-Copy-4.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lynda Smith Greve":MAILTO:mclc@3bubbas.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161117T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T143027
CREATED:20161110T223418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161110T223418Z
UID:4127-1479409200-1479416400@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:"Traveling to Cuba"
DESCRIPTION:Traveling to Cuba will be the topic presented by Ed Tillett at the Mathews Maritime Foundation speaker meeting.  His extensive travels to Cuba over the past 17 years culminated in a book titled\, Cuba Bound\, The North Coast: Ports of Entry and Anchorage. \nEd is an award winning film and video producer\, author and journalist. His initial travels to Cuba resulted in a film documentary produced with the University of Richmond’s Dr. Mike Davison that examines the relationships between American and Cuban music over the past century. Ed’s presentation will explore the new travel guidelines to Cuba and will be an interactive discussion of the relationship that the U.S. has with Cuba and its people.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/traveling-to-cuba/
LOCATION:Mathews Maritime Museum\, 482 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Educational,History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cuba2016.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Maritime Foundation":MAILTO:info@mathewsmaritime.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161112T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161112T180000
DTSTAMP:20260513T143027
CREATED:20160528T041813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160528T041944Z
UID:3427-1478966400-1478973600@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:It's Selfie Time!
DESCRIPTION:Adele Castillo presents a social commentary on our obsession with ourselves through self -portraits and stories. \nA reception will be held Saturday November 12\, 4-6 \nShow runs through December 3rd.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/its-selfie-time/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/selfie1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161110T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161110T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T143027
CREATED:20161103T035134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161105T173457Z
UID:4055-1478808000-1478813400@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:BYE\, BYE\, BIRDIE at MHS
DESCRIPTION:BYE\, BYE\, BIRDIE the musical – a happy nostalgia of the 50s\, when Rock and Roll shocked the country and “ruined” our teenagers. \nNovember 10-13\, 2016 at Mathews High School Auditorium.   \nFour Shows Only\nThursday\, Friday & Saturday at 8:00pm\nSunday Matinee at 3:00 pm \nAdvance Tickets available at Mathews Pharmacy and Flowers from the Heart. \nAdults $15 at door\, in advance $14.\nChildren under 18 $5.00
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/bye-bye-birdie-mhs/
LOCATION:The Court House Players\, 11241 Buckley Hall Rd.\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Court House Players":MAILTO:info@courthouseplayers.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161110T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T143027
CREATED:20161008T045357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161008T045357Z
UID:3991-1478804400-1478808000@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Author Talk @ the Mathews Memorial Library
DESCRIPTION:Robert Goolrick\n#1 New York Times Bestselling Author\nFinalist – 2016 Library of Virginia Literary Award for Fiction \n“I live in a tiny town in Virginia in a great old farmhouse on a wide and serene river with my dog\, who name is Preacher. Since he has other interests besides listening to my stories\, I tell them to you.” – Robert Goolrick –
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/author-talk-mathews-memorial-library-2/
LOCATION:Mathews Memorial Library\, 251 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Library Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Robert-Goolrick-book-covers.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161106T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T143027
CREATED:20161023T014041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161024T060334Z
UID:4039-1478448000-1478451600@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Dedication and Celebration of the Community Labyrinth at Kingston Parish
DESCRIPTION:There will be a short service to celebrate the new Community Labyrinth
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/dedication-celebration-community-labyrinth-kingston-parish/
LOCATION:Kingston Episcopal Parish House\, 370 Main Street \, Mathews Courthouse\, VA\, 23125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Outdoor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/The-Communitiy-Labyrnith.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kingston Episcopal Parish":MAILTO:kingstonparish@verizon.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161104T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161104T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T143027
CREATED:20161020T171446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161020T171446Z
UID:4025-1478278800-1478289600@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Mary Montague Sikes:  One Man Show
DESCRIPTION:Original art and accompanying books:  Hotels to Remember: A snapshot In time. Artist/author will be present for this event.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mary-montague-sikes-one-man-show/
LOCATION:Mathews Country Galleria\, 29 Brickbat Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural,Food & Drink
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161029T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161029T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T143027
CREATED:20160725T054810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160725T054810Z
UID:3642-1477731600-1477749600@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:West Mathews Community League Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:WMCL Fall Festival event that will include clam chowder\, baked goods\, hamburgers/hot dogs\, drinks\, apple press\, air brush art\, and live music.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/west-mathews-community-league-fall-festival/
LOCATION:West Mathews Community League Fall Festival\, East River Road\, Bohannon\, VA\, 23021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural,Food & Drink,History,Live Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Peninsula-School-2016.png
ORGANIZER;CN="":MAILTO:adewitt05@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161026T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161026T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T143027
CREATED:20161008T045124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161008T053251Z
UID:3989-1477508400-1477512000@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Author Talk @ the Mathews Memorial Library
DESCRIPTION:“On The Back Roads Again: More People\, Places and Pie Around Virginia” \nRichmond Times Dispatch columnist Bill Lohmann and photographer Bob Brown have been on the road again. \nYou can follow them on their journey down the back roads which led them\, among other places\, to Mathews. Come along for the ride and enjoy Bill’s stories and the world of Virginia through the camera lens of Bob.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/author-talk-mathews-memorial-library/
LOCATION:Mathews Memorial Library\, 251 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Educational,Library Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Bob-Bill-school-desk-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161022T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161022T223000
DTSTAMP:20260513T143027
CREATED:20160330T211629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160330T211629Z
UID:2774-1477166400-1477175400@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Donk's Theater at Mathews High School
DESCRIPTION:Hee Haw Tribute\, a night of the best old country music and corny jokes that will keep you in stitches!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/donks-theater-mathews-high-school-5/
LOCATION:Harry M. Ward Auditorium at Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Road\, Mathews \, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Live Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/donks-theater1975-Copy-3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lynda Smith Greve":MAILTO:mclc@3bubbas.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161001T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161001T180000
DTSTAMP:20260513T143027
CREATED:20160528T041621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160921T175823Z
UID:3424-1475337600-1475344800@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Emerging Artist Show Reception
DESCRIPTION:This is the Bay Schools Proudest Moment-showing off the incredible artwork created by our students. Their artistic achievements in an array of media are a credit to both students’ and teachers’ hard work\, dedication\, talent and creativity. We hope you join us as we give our students a chance to shine! \nReception: Saturday October 1st 4:00-6:00pm \nShow runs through October 29th
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/emerging-artist-show-2/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC09943.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161001T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161001T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T143027
CREATED:20160826T185936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160826T190826Z
UID:3719-1475316000-1475337600@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Emerging Artist Show at the Bay School Community Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:This is the Bay Schools Proudest Moment-showing off the incredible artwork created by our students. Their artistic achievements in an array of media are a credit to both students’ and teachers’ hard work\, dedication\, talent and creativity. We hope you join us as we give our students a chance to shine! The Emerging artist show runs from October 1-29
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/emerging-artist-show-bay-school-community-arts-center/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/DSC09943.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160924T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160924T223000
DTSTAMP:20260513T143027
CREATED:20160330T211529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160330T211529Z
UID:2772-1474747200-1474756200@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Donk's Theater at Mathews High School
DESCRIPTION:Opry Stars Reunited\, welcome Stars of the Opry\, past and present\, for a night of great music and memories!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/donks-theater-mathews-high-school-4/
LOCATION:Harry M. Ward Auditorium at Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Road\, Mathews \, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Live Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/donks-theater1975-Copy-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lynda Smith Greve":MAILTO:mclc@3bubbas.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160919T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T143027
CREATED:20160907T020455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160907T020455Z
UID:3938-1474311600-1474318800@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:"Journey on the Chesapeake" Film Premiere
DESCRIPTION:Showing of the film by Dave Miller that explores the history\, culture\, and cuisine of the Chesapeake Bay.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/journey-chesapeake-film-premiere/
LOCATION:Harry M. Ward Auditorium at Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Road\, Mathews \, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/DSC_0824_smaller.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Maritime Foundation":MAILTO:info@mathewsmaritime.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160917T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T143027
CREATED:20160823T163431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160823T163522Z
UID:3703-1474120800-1474131600@visitmathews.com
SUMMARY:Rosenwald -documentary on Historic African American Schools
DESCRIPTION:Rosenwald film screening and discussion with Antioch School alumni and the National Historic Preservation Trust. \nIn the early 1900’s\, Owner and CEO of Sears & Roebuck\, Co. Julius Rosenwald used his considerable wealth to build more than 5\,000 schools for the benefit of African-Americans in the South. After the schools were desegregated\, most of these “Rosenwald” schools were lost and today only 10% of the original structures are still standing. \nMathews County is lucky to have one of the few remaining schools: the Antioch Rosenwald School\, which houses a museum of local African-American history.  \nThis event is free and open to the public. All donations benefit the Antioch Rosenwald School.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/rosenwald-documentary-historic-african-american-schools/
LOCATION:Mathews High Scool Auditorium\, 9\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Educational,History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmathews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Rosenwald-postcard.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="":MAILTO:mathewsfilmsociety@gmail.com
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