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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170513T170000
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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:20170603T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170603T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T183936
CREATED:20170424T211806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170527T225118Z
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SUMMARY:Mathews Community Yard Sale 2017
DESCRIPTION:Main Street Mathews & various county locations – Rain or shine!! Like the Post Office ~ nothing will stop the treasure shopping! Free Admission to Buyers! \nSaturday June 3rd\, 2017\, 8a.m.-3p.m. \nDownload Location Map \nWant to be a vendor? Download Vendor Registration Form \nContact Janice Jones for more information: 804-815-9044
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/mathews-community-yard-sale-2017/
LOCATION:Mathews Visitor Center\, 239 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170603T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170603T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T183936
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:20170603T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170603T223000
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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:20170604T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170604T110000
DTSTAMP:20260521T183936
CREATED:20170406T185156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170406T185218Z
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SUMMARY:World Famous Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:American Legion Post 83 World Famous Breakfast 8-11am at the Post home on Route 198 in Mathews.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/world-famous-breakfast-2/
LOCATION:Mathews\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Food & Drink
ORGANIZER;CN="American Legion%2C Mathews Post 83":MAILTO:lewisatl@va.metrocast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170608T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170608T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T183936
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170610T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170610T103000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170101T033508Z
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SUMMARY:Horn Harbor Duathlon aka "Beat The Jellies"
DESCRIPTION:We are a growing group of friends who get together once a year for a “home based” challenge: starting and finishing from the Johnsons house on Horn Harbor (off Borum Creek). The route is 4.75 mile run/walk to Horn Harbor Marina\, followed by a 0.85 mile swim back to the house. \nWe’ve timed this to: 1) coincide with high tide\, and 2) take place before the jellyfish arrive in the area. \nThere is no cost – but I can’t say it isn’t competitive! \nIf interested just email: vttrunners@gmail.com. \nEven if you don’t participate in the run/swim\, come out to Horn Harbor Marina to see the transition point\, and join us at the Johnsons for post-event breakfast.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/horn-harbor-duathlon-aka-beat-jellies/
LOCATION:Johnsons house\, 272 Brush Neck Road\, Susan\, VA\, 23163\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness,Outdoor,Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Tidewater Trailrunners LLC (VTTR)":MAILTO:vttrunners@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170610T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170610T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T183936
CREATED:20170513T010158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170513T011104Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170623T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170623T120000
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CREATED:20170311T034243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170311T034243Z
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SUMMARY:Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating a wee bit of Scotland! \nAges 6 to 14  \nBAGPIPES  •  GAMES  •  PRIZES\nFREE T-SHIRT  •  PICNIC \nBus leaves the library at 8:45 AM
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/highland-games/
LOCATION:Piankatank Ruritan Club\, 7138 Buckley Hall Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Library Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Memorial Library":MAILTO:staff@mathewslibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170623T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170623T120000
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CREATED:20170520T045349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170520T045444Z
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SUMMARY:13th Annual Highland Games & Picnic presented by Mathews Memorial Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating a wee bit of Scotland!\nAges 6 to 14 \nPiankatank Ruritan Recreational Field\nBus Leaves Library at 8:45 a.m. \nBAGPIPES • GAMES • PRIZES\nFREE T-SHIRT • PICNIC \nREGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR A FREE T-SHIRT! \nFor more information call 725-5747 \nRegister Online… http://mathewslibrary.org/programs-events/event-registration/36-13th-annual-highland-games-picnic/registration
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/13th-annual-highland-games-picnic-presented-by-mathews-memorial-library/
LOCATION:Mathews Memorial Library\, 251 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Library Events,Outdoor,Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Memorial Library":MAILTO:staff@mathewslibrary.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170625
DTSTAMP:20260521T183936
CREATED:20170522T024033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170522T024251Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170624T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170624T100000
DTSTAMP:20260521T183936
CREATED:20170101T033951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170101T034003Z
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SUMMARY:Gwynn's Island Festival 'Kukini Run'
DESCRIPTION:This event runs in conjunction with the Annual Gwynn’s Island Festival in late June. \nIn Hawaiian\, Kukini means “swift runner or messenger\, employed by old chiefs\, with a premium on their speed” – come enjoy the Island-themed event around Mathews County Virginia’s Gwynn’s Island! \nYou will enjoy this FAST\, FLAT course along the island coast with overlooks of Chesapeake Bay along the way. \nGwynn’s Island is one of Virginia’s little-known gems: a welcoming community\, scenic views\, and full of history.  Stick around after the race and enjoy the Annual Gwynn’s Island Festival.  This will be a day you won’t forget and will want to enjoy year after year!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/gwynns-island-festival-kukini-run/
LOCATION:Gwynn’s Island Festival\, 1996 Old Ferry Road\, Gwynn\, VA\, 23066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness,Outdoor,Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Tidewater Trailrunners LLC (VTTR)":MAILTO:vttrunners@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170624T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170624T200000
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CREATED:20170425T055518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170425T060026Z
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SUMMARY:Historic House Party at Riverlawn
DESCRIPTION:The Fairfield Foundation invites you to our 2017 Historic House Party at Riverlawn. This year’s event will feature delicious food and drink along the tranquil East River. Your attendance supports our archaeology\, education and preservation efforts across the Middle Peninsula. \nEmail: fairfield@fairfieldfoundation.org for tickets
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/historic-house-party-at-riverlawn/
LOCATION:Mathews\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,History
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Fairfield Foundation":MAILTO:fairfield@fairfieldfoundation.org
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