March 2025
Concerts by the Bay: BrassWind
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…
Find out more »April 2025
Donk’s 50th Anniversary Shows
Performance schedule coming, dates below: 4/5, 5/10, 6/14, 7/19, 8/16, 9/13, 10/18, 11/8, 12/6 All shows subject to last minute changes. Please join the email list or on Facebook for real-time updates. Harry M. Ward Auditorium, Mathews High School, 9889 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews, VA 23109 NEW!!! Shows start at 7:30 PM – Doors open at 7:00 PM Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for Children 12 and under Tickets can be purchased at the door on show…
Find out more »Concerts by the Bay: Bobby BlackHat
Known as Virginia’s Blues Ambassador, award winning recording artist, harmonica player, vocalist, songwriter, comedian, producer has been playing harmonica for over 46 years. Bobby is a retired U.S. Coast Guard Commander with 27 years of distinguished service which included serving as Military Aide to the President and being awarded the Coast Guard Medal for Heroism. He has opened for music legends: B.B King, Taj Mahal, Delbert McClinton, Patti Labelle, Ramsey Lewis, and Maze. He has also performed with Eddie…
Find out more »May 2025
VA250 All America Concert
The Mathews Museum is pleased to co-sponsor, along with the Mathews VA250, a concert at the high school, featuring The Courthouse Community Orchestra, under the direction of Staff Sergeant Jarrett Kocan of the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band. Join us as we memorialize the 249th anniversary of the May 15 creation of Virginia’s Declaration of Independence. The concert will begin at 6:30 pm. There is no charge for this event.
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