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SUMMARY:Portuguese Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a progressive dinner featuring Portuguese wine and cuisine. \nThe evening starts in the Art Speaks Gallery with a glass of bubbly and appetizers\, then we will proceed to the White Dog Bistro for dinner and dessert. \nTwo glasses of Portuguese wine are included with your dinner. Soda\, coffee\, iced tea\, and water are also available with your dinner. Additional drinks are available at the bar at normal menu pricing. \nVegan options will be available for all courses. Please indicate your dietary needs when you purchase your ticket. \nThe painting\, Portuguese Village by Margaret Benton-Jones\, will be up for raffle at the event. You can purchase raffle tickets with your dinner tickets\, or get them at the event. \n\nThe Menu\nFirst Course: Soup\nCaldo Verde (A savory potato and cabbage soup with sliced chorizo) \nSecond Course: Salad\nAlgarvian-Styled Salad of Tomato\, Cucumber\, Sweet Pepper with Shaved Manchego and Herb Olive Oil \nThird Course: Meat Selection\nArroz de Pato\, Traditional Rice with Duck and Vegetables \nFourth Course: Seafood Selection\nCailderada de Piexe (A Hearty Galician-Styled Fish and Shellfish Stew) \nFifth Course: Dessert\nPastel de Nata (A Warm Flaky Pastry with a Spiced Lemon Zested Custard) \nTickets are $125 for members\, $135 for non-members. Members will receive a discount code via email. \nBuy Your Ticket Now! \nPlease note: All online ticket purchases will include a 3.6% credit card processing fee. To avoid this fee\, reserve your tickets over the phone by calling 804.725.1278 and visit the Art Speaks Gallery in advance of the dinner to pay in-person with check or cash. You may also mail your payment to The Bay School at PO Box 1524; Mathews\, VA 23109 \nThank You Sherri & Harvey Hamm for Sponsoring This Event!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/portuguese-dinner/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Shows,Arts & Cultural,Food & Drink
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bay School Comunity Arts Center":MAILTO:pamdoss@bayschool-arts.com
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SUMMARY:Spring Open House at ETC. Vintage!
DESCRIPTION:We know every “bunnies” ready for spring\, so hop on over and spend Sunday afternoon with us at our Spring Open House on Sunday\, March 9 from 12 to 4 PM!\n\nColorful and creative spring decor will be in every vendor booth and among our newest consignment arrivals. Our artisans will be sharing their seasonal updates\, too. We’ll have light refreshments to enjoy while you take a spring stroll through all our aisles. Share in fun door prizes and drawings: find a hiding bunny to receive a prize with purchase and enter to win a $25 gift certificate when you pay for your purchase with cash or check. We can’t wait to see every “bunny”!\n\nEtc. Vintage is a consignment store in Mathews County\, Virginia packed with furniture and decor\, vintage finds and antiques! We have over 4\,000 square feet of vendor spaces\, consignments and artistan displays to browse and are currently located at the intersection of Mathews\, Gloucester and Middlesex Counties. Find us\, and find your next treasure!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/spring-open-house-at-etc-vintage/
LOCATION:Etc. Vintage\, 2066 Buckley Hall Road\, Cobbs Creek\, VA\, 23035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Community Events,Holiday/ Seasonal,Shopping,Youth
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SUMMARY:Concerts by the Bay: BrassWind
DESCRIPTION:BrassWind is bringing back the classic horn band sound and look that’s been missing for quite some time. BrassWind is composed completely of retired & active-duty military in addition to some of the original charter-member educators that have remained. Though the roster and genres have changed\, the mission has always been the same- To bring back good quality music to Hampton Roads and beyond…and to do it the right way. The way it was meant to be done…an incredibly gifted rhythm section paired with real horns and exceptional vocals!  With styles ranging from Motown\, R&B\, Jazz\, Soul\, and Funk\, they will bring you back to the sounds of The Tower of Power\, Chicago\, Earth Wind & Fire\, The Temptations\, James Brown\, & more! Come and get your groove on! Bet you won’t be able to stay in your seat!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/concerts-by-the-bay-brasswind/
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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SUMMARY:St. Patrick's Day Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Once again\, the Museum is planning a St. Patrick’s Day event to be held at Kingston Parish. There will be a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner and dessert\, with an after dinner Irish coffee. A wine and beer cash bar will be available. In addition\, an offering of fine woolen items from Ireland will be offered in a raffle. Tickets may be purchased beforehand at MCVIC\, Haskins Bayside as well as the Museum. More details to come!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/st-patricks-day-dinner-2/
LOCATION:Kingston Episcopal Parish House\, 370 Main Street \, Mathews Courthouse\, VA\, 23125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Food & Drink,Holiday/ Seasonal
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SUMMARY:The Art of the Cocktail
DESCRIPTION:Explore the magic of mixology on March 20\, 5:30-7:30 pm at The Bay School. \nDuring The Art of the Cocktail\, you will: \n\nDiscover the artistry of the perfect drink.\nLearn how to craft cocktails as beautiful as they are delicious.\nParticipate in 15-minute demos led by a professional mixologist.\nLearn insider tips on infusing liquors\, selecting garnishes\, creating simple syrups\, and more.\nMix your own masterpieces using curated ingredients\, tools\, and techniques.\n\nWhile you enjoy the evening\, mixing\, sipping\, and sampling\, you will participate in some friendly competition\, voting on: \n\nCrowd Favorite\nBest Presentation\nMost Creative Name\n\nLight hors d’oeuvres will be served during the evening as you learn about and create your special cocktail concoction! \nBecome a member and start taking advantage of all the benefits of membership in The Bay School\, including a discount on this and other events! \nTickets are $40/members\, $60/general admission. Ticket sales end March 17. \nBuy Your Tickets Now!
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/the-art-of-the-cocktail/
LOCATION:Bay School Community Arts Center\, 279 Main Street \, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Cultural,Community Events,Educational,Food & Drink
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SUMMARY:MUSEUM TO FEATURE LOCAL BUSINESSES  FOR WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
DESCRIPTION:The Mathews Museum will recognize Mathews County’s local business women as the nation celebrates Women’s History Month in March\, with an informational speakers panel at the Museum\, March 21 at 7 pm \nJanice Jones\, founder/owner of Roane’s Antiques at The Cottage on Main Street\, began her career in the 1980s with redoing old furniture and discarded items and bring them back to life. In mid-2020\, following COVID\, she redesigned her business to include estate sales and online sales and then expanded her corporate footprint to include a store on Buckley Hall Road where she stores items and holds sales. \nKaren Podd\, a clay artist\, came to Mathews with her husband from Norfolk over 50 years ago to begin their business. They restored their house and opened a studio and established a highly successful business\, “The Poddery.” Their pottery is on display at the Bay Community School Arts Center\, the Mathews Visitor Center\, and at their home-studio showroom in Mathews. \n 
URL:https://visitmathews.com/event/museum-to-feature-local-businesses-for-womens-history-month/
LOCATION:Mathews Museum\, 200 Main Street\, Mathews\, VA\, 23109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,History
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