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June 2017
Gwynn’s Island Festival
SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2017 69th ANNUAL GWYNN'S ISLAND FESTIVAL Live music, Arts and Crafts, Food Vendors All events are at the Gwynn’s Island Civic Center grounds - 1996 Old Ferry Road, Gwynn, VA 23066 Festival Saturday, June 24, 9 am – 4 pm, Free Chicken Dinner, Friday, June 23, 4:30 – 7 Tickets $12.00 available from Mathews County Visitor and Information Center For information or to register for a vendor booth call: Jan Bassett (804) 725-7860 Viki Gwynn (804) 725-7209
Find out more »July 2017
Art Muroff & Friends
Soothin’ Summer Sounds @ Mathews Memorial Library is “Hitting a High Note Again” with Art Muroff & Friends “a classy jazz” group. Art Muroff, born and educated in Brooklyn, N.Y., began studying the piano at the age of five. “Every mother wanted her son to be a concert pianist,” says Art, but he wound up veering off into the world of jazz and pop instead. At 13 he was playing with various jazz orchestras, although he had specialized in classical…
Find out more »Virginia’s Li’l Ole Opry – TALENT SEARCH EXTRAVAGANZA
Bring on the new talent! For 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! *Due to time constraints, we cannot accept full bands.
Find out more »August 2017
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 »Ambrosia Quartet
Soothin’ Summer Sounds @ Mathews Memorial Library is “Hitting a High Note Again” with the Ambrosia Quartet a chamber music ensemble. This dynamic ensemble, all professionally trained and full time members of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, will thrill you with their interpretations of the very best music written for string quartet, from classical favorites to the most recent compositions of celebrated contemporary composers.
Find out more »September 2017
Party at the Wharf
Great food, great band for dancing and a great view at Williams Wharf's Riverfront Pavilion
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 »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 »October 2017
Virginia’s Li’l Ole Opry – GOOD SHOT JUDY
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!
Find out more »Two on Tap
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. Oct. 22, 2017 Sunday 3-5 pm Harry Ward Auditorium Mathews High School $25.00 Concerts by the Bay www.concertsbythebay.org
Find out more »November 2017
Sister Act
Showtimes: November 10th, 11th & 12th Sister 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…
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