Westmoreland Players to present ‘Drinking Habits’ (7/15/2026) - The Westmoreland Players will present the play “Drinking Habits” by Tom Smith Aug. 14-30 at the Players Theatre in Callao. The rollicking farce is set in a quiet convent where… …
Burrell releases new inspirational book (7/15/2026) - Benny Burrell, a former deputy sheriff in Mathews County and with other departments on the Middle Peninsula, has released a new inspirational book, “Wait One Minute, God, I’m Not Ready… …
New mural (7/15/2026) - Before starting their summer vacation, the Achilles Elementary School fourth graders teamed up with art teacher Michele Abrahamson to create a mural to honor Virginia history and join the commonwealth’s… …
Two new exhibits open at RAL Center (7/8/2026) - Two new exhibits recently opened at the RAL Art Center, 19 N. Main Street, Kilmarnock. “Red, White and Blue” is the theme for the Jane Stouffer Exhibit Room, and Small… …
July 18 event at Reedville Museum for waterman photographer (7/8/2026) - Nothing stops Mike Fontaine from getting the photograph he wants. Even if it involves hanging onto a rope secured in a workboat, then dangling precariously over the gunwale with arm… …Revolutionary Reads to be heldat Yorktown Library (7/8/2026) - Revolutionary Reads, a literary event held by Chesapeake Bay Writers featuring local authors Patti Procopi and Ruthann E. Gray Grabowski, will be held from 2-3 p.m. Saturday at the Yorktown… …
WXGM hosts local author Patti Procopi on Monday (7/8/2026) - Local author Patti Procopi will discuss “Letters from Yorktown,” her children’s historical book set in 1781 as the American Revolution reaches its decisive moment, with Jay Hutchins at 8 a.m.… …
At Flat Iron (7/8/2026) - Chris Jacobs will perform American roots music beginning at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Flat Iron Crossroads, 7709 Flat Iron Road, Gloucester. He is known for a soulful, elastic voice that… …Faerie Tea to be held Sunday (7/8/2026) - The Bay School Community Arts Center still has spaces available at the upcoming Faerie Tea, to be held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday in the Art Speaks Gallery, 279 Main Street,… …
‘Death on G.I.’ author to speak next week (7/8/2026) - Bruce Bracken, author of a new mystery “Death on Gwynn’s Island,” will speak at the Mathews Museum, 200 Main Street, at 7 p.m. next Thursday, July 16. His talk will… …
Exhibit at AoM honors traditional crafts (7/1/2026) - An exhibit honoring the traditional crafts that shaped the nation’s history opens with a reception from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday at Arts on Main, 6580 Main Street, Gloucester. The public is… …
‘Crickets on a Hill’ to be presented for fourth time (7/1/2026) - Beginning tonight, the Mathews VA250 Committee and The Court House Players will present six performances of the beloved Judy Ward musical, “Crickets on a Hill.” Shows will be tonight and… …
‘Out of the Archives’ exhibit opens Monday at library (7/1/2026) - Works of art from the Mathews Archives will be on display at Mathews Memorial Library from July 6 through Aug. 31 in an exhibit titled “Out of the Archives: Art… …Toby and Larry concert Saturday (6/24/2026) - The Piankatank Community League, Gloucester, is sponsoring a free Toby and Larry country music concert on Saturday for all residents of Gloucester County. The concert, featuring performances by Larry Heatwole… …
Screening of ‘Sport Star’ Friday at Fine Arts Museum (6/24/2026) - A special screening of the short film “Sport Star” will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester, 6894 Main Street, Gloucester. Written and directed… …
‘Americana’ show opens Friday at Bay School (6/24/2026) - Artwork covering patriotic themes, American traditions, nostalgia, and history will be on display throughout July at the Bay School Community Arts Center in conjunction with Mathews County’s VA250 celebration. The… …‘Crickets on a Hill’ opens July 2 (6/24/2026) - “Crickets on a Hill,” Judy Ward’s musical tribute to the land/sea battle in Mathews that drove the last British Royal Governor from Virginia, opens next Thursday, July 2, at Mathews… …
Village Arts Day Saturday in Gloucester (6/24/2026) - Village Arts Day, the final event of the last Gloucester Arts Festival, will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at various sites along Gloucester Main Street. The… …
Gloucester Arts Festival Book Fair held Saturday at Fine Arts Museum (6/24/2026) - The second annual Gloucester Arts Festival Book Fair was held on Saturday at the Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester, blending literature and visual arts. The community event brought together more… …N.N. Orchestra to salute chamber music with 2 concerts (6/17/2026) - The Northern Neck Orchestra will host its annual Chamberfest Concert Series, featuring, virtuoso performances of legendary chamber masterworks and exhilarating new chamber compositions rooted in classical music, folklore and jazz.… …
‘Chesapeake Bay and Beyond’ (6/17/2026) - Pam Hannon’s oil painting “Topping #2” won first place in the RAL Art Center’s “Chesapeake and Beyond” exhibit, which opened on June 2 at the Kilmarnock gallery. Second place went… …
Bluegrass artist and her band to perform at Flat Iron (6/17/2026) - Bluegrass flatpicking phenomenon Rebecca Frazier and her band will perform at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Flat Iron Crossroads in Gloucester. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the Island Time food… …Book Fair to be held Saturday at Fine Arts Museum (6/17/2026) - Book lovers, aspiring writers and community members will have the opportunity to meet local authors and celebrate the literary arts during Saturday’s second annual Gloucester Arts Festival Book Fair. The… …
Gloucester Arts Festival bows out after 10 seasons (6/17/2026) - The Gloucester Arts Festival Committee and the Cook Foundation announced in a press release on Monday that the annual festival, now in its 10th season, will not return next year.… …
Bayside Youth Ballet holds Spring Recital (6/17/2026) - Bayside Youth Ballet presented its bi-annual Spring Recital, “In Full Bloom–From Strong Roots We Blossom,” on June 13 in the Gloucester High School auditorium, captivating a sold-out audience. The production… …