Congressional Art Competition open to high school students (3/26/2025) - The 2025 Congressional Art Competition is now open to high school students in all 435 congressional districts nationwide, including in Virginia’s First District. The competition offers young artists the opportunity… …
Cantori Choral Ensemble to perform at Abingdon Church (3/26/2025) - The Cantori Choral Ensemble, on Sunday, May 4, at Abingdon Episcopal Church, Gloucester, will present one of two spring concerts, the Williamsburg-based group announced. The Abingdon performance will be held… …
NAACP art contest voting extended to April 2 (3/26/2025) - The Gloucester Branch of the NAACP has extended voting for its second annual community art contest, “Justice Through Unity,” until Wednesday, April 2. Artwork can be viewed and voted on… …
A flair for storytelling (3/26/2025) - Mr. Cosby wore a flannel shirt, baggy work jeans, work boots, a ball cap, and had lots of facial hair, so when he began to speak, I knew that I… …
Arts on Main celebrating Fiber Arts in April (3/26/2025) - Arts on Main of Gloucester is celebrating the Fiber Arts this April, beginning with a Felted Garland Workshop from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2. Under the instruction of Ronda… …TAG ‘Elements of Nature’ exhibit opens Friday (3/26/2025) - “Elements of Nature,” a two-person exhibit that features works by Jon Larsen and Juli Schuszler, opens Friday at the Tappahannock Art Gallery, 200 Prince Street, Tappahannock. It will be on… …
Reception Friday for‘Trash to Treasure’ exhibit (3/26/2025) - An opening reception for “Trash to Treasure,” an exhibit of artwork that incorporates all sorts of ‘trash’ into creative works of art, will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, March… …
Blues singer Bobby BlackHat returning to MHS stage (3/26/2025) - Bobby BlackHat will perform at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 6, in the Mathews High School auditorium. Local audiences have requested the return to the Mathews stage of Bobby BlackHat,… …
Vendor signups underway for Blue Crab Arts and Crafts Festival (3/12/2025) - Vendor signups are underway for this year’s Blue Crab Arts and Crafts Festival, which will be held July 5-6 on the grounds of the Chesapeake Bay Croquet Club, 1860 Twiggs… …Animal Jam fundraiser set for April 6 (3/12/2025) - Southwind Pizza, 44 Church Street, Mathews, will hold its Animal Jam fundraiser from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, April 6. Those attending are asked to give $10 and a pet supply donation… …
Krüger Brothers to perform in Kilmarnock (3/12/2025) - The Krüger Brothers, a Wilkesboro, North Carolina-based band that pays tribute to America’s music, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the theater at Lancaster Elementary School, 191 School Road,… …
Selection of Michelangelo’s sketches on display in Williamsburg (3/12/2025) - A selection of Michelangelo’s rare sketches is being debuted in the U.S. in an exhibition now open at the newly renovated and expanded Muscarelle Museum of Art at the College… …
Moose Family Players to present ‘Mary Poppins Jr.’ (3/12/2025) - “Mary Poppins Jr.” will be presented by The Moose Family Players at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, at… …
Fashion exhibit opens at Mathews Museum (3/6/2025) - A fashion exhibit opens Saturday at the Mathews Museum, 200 Main Street, as the museum places an emphasis on Women’s History Month in March. Ladies Victorian, a business founded by… …
Animal Jam (3/6/2025) - Southwind Pizza, Mathews, will host its Animal Jam fundraiser from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, April 6. The event, which features an open mic, community jam karaoke and a band to… …NAACP announces community art contest (3/6/2025) - The Gloucester Branch of the NAACP has announced its second annual community art contest with the theme, “Justice Through Unity.” This year, the NAACP would like artists to highlight the… …
Bay School to present ‘Art of the Cocktail’ on March 20 (3/6/2025) - The Bay School Community Arts Center will present “The Art of the Cocktail” from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, at the gallery at 279 Main Street, Mathews. Those attending… …
Mathews Library launches Virtual Author Talks (3/6/2025) - Mathews Memorial Library is launching a new opportunity for readers to interact with authors—Virtual Author Talks. Beginning with author Dan Heath at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, the library… …WPHS to present musical ‘Newsies’ next week (3/6/2025) - “Newsies,” a Disney musical, will be performed by the West Point High School drama and music departments at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, March 13–15, in the W.T. Robinson/Sture G.… …
‘Frame of Reference’ exhibit opens Friday (3/6/2025) - “Frame of Reference,” an exhibit featuring works by Carolyn Thompson Dudley and Michael Faulkner, opens with a reception at Arts on Main’s First Friday, to be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m.… …
Artist with local ties receives VMFA fellowship (2/26/2025) - The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts recently awarded nearly $160,000 to 24 recipients of 2025-26 Visual Arts Fellowships. Among them was film and video artist Benjamin Rinehardt, whose family has… …
Reception Friday at TAG (2/26/2025) - Aquatic Reverie, an exhibit by experimental artist Ronda Rotz, will open with a reception from 6:30-7 p.m. Friday at the Tappahannock Artists Guild, 200 Prince Street, Tappahannock. The opening is… …
NNO to feature works of 18th century composer (2/26/2025) - The Northern Neck Orchestra will perform the works of 18th century composer Marianna Martines’ “Symphony in C” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Lancaster Elementary School Theater, 191 School Street, Kilmarnock.… …
Mathews author releases ‘Are We Having Fun Yet?’ (2/26/2025) - Author Charlie Finley of Mathews, recently released his book on humor, “Are We Having Fun Yet?” A compilation of 22 stories, the book tells about pranks the author has played… …Deadline Saturday for Art Speaks Juried Exhibition (2/26/2025) - The deadline for artists to submit applications for the annual Art Speaks Juried Exhibition at the Bay School Community Arts Center in Mathews is midnight this Saturday, March 1. The… …