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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230324
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SUMMARY:Finding Solitude Show
DESCRIPTION:Come by The Bay School and check out the “Finding Solitude Show”\nIt will be up March 24-April 24.\nAn opening reception will be held on March 24th 5pm-7pm \nWhat does solitude mean to you?\nArtwork that conveys the meaning or feeling of “Solitude”\n• Definition- the state or situation of being alone\, a location or activity where one can savor being alone\, quiet\, or peaceful\, state of being alone or remote from society\, isolation\, the effects can be either positive or negative\, depending on the situation. What does “Solitude” mean to you? What do you like to do to find peace\, quiet or meditate? Where do you go? \nCome in and contemplate this question !
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/finding-solitude-show/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main St\, Mathews County \, 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=America/New_York:20230401T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T120000
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SUMMARY:Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
DESCRIPTION:Call now to reserve your seat for Breakfast with the Easter Bunny! $10/ person. \nGoldieWard’s Photography will be taking pictures with the Easter Bunny for $10.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/breakfast-with-the-easter-bunny/
LOCATION:827 Ridge Road\, Cobbs Creek\, VA 23035\, 827 Ridge Road\, Cobbs Creek\, VA\, 23035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Food & Drink,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Occasions & Catering":MAILTO:occasionsroyal@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T130000
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SUMMARY:Tompkins Cottage Museum Open
DESCRIPTION:Open April 1st – October 28th! \nThe cottage\, which is headquarters for the Mathews County Historical Society\, is named for Christopher Tompkins\, a local sea captain\, planter\, local merchant\, and member of the state legislature. He bought the cottage property in 1837 and is the first known owner. \nExhibits include a room dedicated to the history of Mathews County which serves as a gift shop\, two rooms representing a home from the 1840s to the 1900s\, and a room dedicated to Sally Louisa Tompkins who was the first woman commissioned in an American military unit. \nThe Tompkins Cottage is registered as a Virginia Historic Landmark and placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/tompkins-cottage-museum-open-5/
LOCATION:Tompkins Cottage\, Brickbat Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T220000
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SUMMARY:Virginia's L'il Ole Opry- All Star Opry
DESCRIPTION:WELCOME BACK THE OPRY CAST for the 48th year of live\, local country music in a family atmosphere!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/virginias-lil-ole-opry-all-star-opry/
LOCATION:Harry M. Ward Auditorium  – Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia's Li'l Ole Opry":MAILTO:vaopry@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T211032
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SUMMARY:Let's Farm Day!
DESCRIPTION:This Let’s Farm Day will focus on: beekeeping basics\, seed starting 101\, organic growing basics – how to get your gardens started\, planning & growing your own herbal medicine gardens. We will have new Chicks on the Farm and will talk a bit about caring for new Chicks. We will start with a quick tour of our Farm before we start the Sharing & Learning! There will be a Discovery Weed Walk too! \nThere will be light refreshments out\, but it’s always a good idea to bring your water! \n$25 per Family\, FREE to GROW CLUB MEMBERS. \nGet your tickets on the link below or the Farm Events page on the website. \n  \n*Our next Let’s Farm Day\, Aug. 12th will focus on Chicken Care -how to hatch your own chicks and chicks will be hatching out for you to view\, We will also discuss Rabbits\, Ducks & Dogs*\, there will be a demo on how to humanely slaughter poultry too and how to prepare the meat for the freezer.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/lets-farm-day/
LOCATION:C.A. & J Farms\, 5620 East River Rd.\, Foster\, VA\, 23056\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="C.A. & J Farm":MAILTO:cajfarm@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T150000
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SUMMARY:Markets on Main
DESCRIPTION:Join us on 3rd Saturdays\, April through August \nApril 15th kicks off our 2023 season\, with live music from Ami Baker on the Historic Courthouse from 11 AM – 2 PM\, and Gabe Westergren at the Bay School from 1 PM – 3 PM! The Bay School is also hosting its annual Raku Firing Fundraiser at the same time as Markets on Main on Saturday- it’s $30 to glaze and fire your own bowl\, and you can watch the whole process! Bring a chair and sit in the backyard while your bowl is in the kiln while listening to the live music and enjoying some coffee or cocoa! See the Bay School’s website for more details and to reserve your spot! \nMarkets on Main features the Saturday Farmers Market\, Boutique Vendors and Retailers along Main Street\, Artisan Market and special events at the Bay School Community Arts Center\, Live Music and Entertainment\, and Food Specials! \nThis is a partnership between downtown organizations hosted by the Mathews Main Street Committee\, Mathews Visitor Center\, Bay School Community Arts Center and numerous retail store\, and sponsored by the Mathews Economic Development Authority and Chesapeake Bank!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/markets-on-main-3/
LOCATION:Mathews Historic Courthouse\, 27 Court Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T183000
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SUMMARY:Movie Night at the Museum: BLUE GOLD
DESCRIPTION:On the second Friday of each month\, the Mathews Historical Museum hosts a movie that is of historical or general interest to the public. \n\nApril’s movie\, BLUE GOLD:World Water Wars\, is a 2008 documentary film directed\, co-produced and co-written by Sam Bozzo\, based upon the book\, Blue Gold: the Fight to Stop the Corporate Theft of the World’s Water\, by Maude Barlow and Tony Clark.  The book examines the environmental and political implications of our planet’s diminishing water supply\, suggesting that future wars will be fought over the issue of water availability. \n\nThere is no charge for this event.  Doors open at 6:30 and the show begins at 7:00.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/movie-night-at-the-museum-blue-gold/
LOCATION:Mathews Museum\, 200 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Museum":MAILTO:mathewsvamuseum@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T170000
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SUMMARY:Historic Garden Week
DESCRIPTION:Ware Neck\, a narrow body of land bordered on one side by the Ware River and the other by the North River\, is in Gloucester County. Visitors will enjoy this tour showcasing a close-knit community with a historic general store and post office\, whose early success was due to ties with steamships that once traded at nearby Hockley Wharf. Three private homes in this quaint community with unique and varied architecture and spectacular river views are included: Glen Roy\, an Antebellum mansion and one of the most elegant historic properties in Gloucester; The Lighthouse\, an eight-sided\, red roofed home in the style of a Chesapeake Bay lighthouse; and The Leigh House\, a more contemporary open and airy home with sweeping views of the Mobjack. Also included are the gardens at Belle Terre\, seven acres of a beautiful\, expansive property\, as well as two churches. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online at the website listed.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/historic-garden-week/
LOCATION:Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Garden Week":MAILTO:Gloucester@vagardenweek.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T180000
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SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:Help save a life! \nCome out to donate blood to the American Red Cross. Register for an appointment online using the link below\, or by calling 804-725-2485.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/red-cross-blood-drive-7/
LOCATION:Piankatank Ruritan Club\, 7138 Buckley Hall Road\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T170000
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Community Drum Circle
DESCRIPTION:Drumming\, singing\, prayers and fun around the fire! There will be Farm Puppets for children\, and an interactive activity of creating a Nature Mandala in the sand! There will be health snacks and drinks\, plus drums provided\, no experience needed. \nNo tickets required\, just show up… $10 donation for anyone over the age of 12. \n 
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/earth-day-community-drum-circle/
LOCATION:C.A. & J Farms\, 5620 East River Rd.\, Foster\, VA\, 23056\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Educational,Live Music,Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="C.A. & J Farm":MAILTO:cajfarm@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T170000
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CREATED:20220923T152100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T152100Z
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SUMMARY:Judy Carmichael with Concerts by the Bay
DESCRIPTION:Judy Carmichael is known for her swinging piano\, sultry vocals\, and sassy humor! Grammy nominated pianist/singer/songwriter/radio host\, Judy is one of the world’s leading interpreters of stride and swing piano. Count Basie nicknamed her “Stride” acknowledging the command with which she plays technically and physically demanding jazz piano style. Performing around the world with such stars as Melissa Etheridge\, Leslie Garrett\, Joel Grey\, Michael Feinstein\, Steve Ross\, and the Smothers Brothers\, her talent does not stop on the performance stage. She is also found on radio\, TV\, private recitals\, and on Jazz Inspired\, the popular NPR show and Podcast. She has chronicled her career in numerous articles on the subject of jazz as well as books\, one of which is her memoir\, Swinger! A Jazz Girl’s Adventures from Hollywood to Harlem. \nSingle tickets are $25 (Free for Students!) available at the door or avoid the line and get yours at the Mathews Visitor Center.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/judy-carmichael-with-concerts-by-the-bay/
LOCATION:Harry M. Ward Auditorium  – Mathews High School\, 9889 Buckley Hall Rd\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="CONCERTS BY THE BAY INC.":MAILTO:concertsbythebay22@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230530
DTSTAMP:20260521T211032
CREATED:20230503T122750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T133911Z
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SUMMARY:Art Speaks Gallery
DESCRIPTION:This statewide show brings the best of Virginia’s contemporary artists to the Bay School Community Arts Center! The gallery will showcase two- and three-dimensional artwork from all Virginia artists. \nThe Art Speaks Gallery will be featured in the Bay School from April 29-May 29\, 2023! \nShop the Art Speaks Gallery here! \n 
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/art-speaks-gallery/
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=America/New_York:20230429T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T120000
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CREATED:20230203T154543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T154632Z
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SUMMARY:Gwynn's Island Race
DESCRIPTION:4m Run\, 10m Ride or Run/Ride Duathlon: Gwynn’s Island in Mathews County is the host site of this annual race. Join runners & riders in this unique tour of one of Virginia’s special locations – then hang around to enjoy the music & food. \n4 mile road run\nStarting and ending at the Gwynn’s Island Civic League\, the route follows quiet backroads around the island\, with a constant view of the water. The race course is 4 miles and the cost is $30. For those looking for a shorter distance\, we will have a Free Fun Run open for everyone (distance just > 1 mile). \n10 mile bicycle ride\nWeaving around the backroads of Gwynn’s Island\, you’ll catch glimpses of the Chesapeake Bay\, Milford Sound\, and the popular campground & RV resort on the island as you complete the course. The route is 10 miles and the cost is $30. \nCombine the run & ride\nFeeling adventurous? Sign up for the combined Run & Ride and make it a duathlon. The 4 mile run and 10 mile ride routes are the same as the individual events described above – you’ll stage your bicycle so that as you complete the run leg\, you can immediately head out onto the bike course. The cost is $50.
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/gwynns-island-race-2/
LOCATION:Gwynn’s Island Civic Center\, 1996 Old Ferry Rd.\, Gwynn\, VA\, 23066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness,Outdoor,Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathews Outdoor Club":MAILTO:christine@mocva.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T170000
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SUMMARY:Let's Farm!
DESCRIPTION:Farm Tour – get ideas: \n\nBeekeeping Basics\nSeed Starting 101\nStarting your Gardens – tips & hacks\nGrowing your own Healing Herbs\nChick Care\nDiscovery Weed Walk\n\nTickets are available on the website’s “Farm Events” page. \nCA & J Farm is proud to be a Kiwanis Farm!\nThe Mathews Kiwanis will be joing CA & J Farm\, working with the Kinship Club\, creating & building…Projects & Smiles! The Kiwanis do this well!\nhttps://www.kiwanis.org/home\nhttps://www.facebook.com/MathewsVAKiwanis
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/lets-farm/
LOCATION:C.A. & J Farms\, 5620 East River Rd.\, Foster\, VA\, 23056\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Educational,Health & Fitness,Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="C.A. & J Farm":MAILTO:cajfarm@gmail.com
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