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Gloucester Arts Festival
Call to Artists!!! The 2018 Gloucester Arts Festival will host a Juried Art Show, two small Plein Air events, and the Symphony under the Stars free family concert and more events to be announced. The Juried Show will open at Arts on Main in Gloucester with a reception on Friday, June 1st, 2018 and run for the month of June. This show will draw entries from artists from the Mid-Atlantic states who will have the opportunity to curate their own…
Find out more »2018 Gloucester Arts Festival June 1-30
The 2018 Gloucester Arts Festival will host a juried art show, two small Plein Air events, and the Symphony under the Stars free family concert. The juried show will open at Arts on Main in Gloucester with a reception on Friday, June 1st, 2018 and run for the month of June. This show will draw entries from artists from the Mid-Atlantic states who will have the opportunity to curate their own works of art with over $5,000 being awarded in…
Find out more »Concerts on the Green- Courthouse Community Orchestra
The Courthouse Community Orchestra was organized as a platform for local musicians of all ages to promote music appreciation in our community. This will be a great concert, join us. Free concerts held on the beautiful grassy, Court Green (6509 Main Street). Bring a chair or blanket (no seating provided) and even a picnic! Bring the kids and the grandparents, everyone will enjoy this music. Alcohol is not permitted on County Property. In case of rain call our PlayLine 804-693-5811…
Find out more »Classics on Main Car and Truck Show
Come out and celebrate classic cars with the Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers at our 1st Classics on Main Car and Truck Show on Saturday, June 23 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Gloucester Colonial Courthouse. Trophies include Best in Show, Top 3 in GM, Ford, Mopar, Truck, Import, Other and more for a total of over 50 awards. We will also have raffle items, 50/50, DJ, and Vendors. Dash plaques presented to the first 75 Registrants. Registration starts…
Find out more »Amateur Radio Field Day
Amateur Radio Field Day is the single most popular on-the-air event held annually in the US and Canada. Each year over 35,000 amateurs gather with their clubs, friends and other interested people to operate. It is also an opportunity to demonstrate Amateur Radio to local elected community leaders, key individuals of other community organization, as well as the general public. In Gloucester, the Middle Peninsula Amateur Radio Club (MPARC) will sponsor Field Day at Abingdon Park, 7055 Powhatan Drive, Hayes,…
Find out more »Concerts on the Green- Tribute to Frank Sinatra
Dan Marchese, aka Just Dan and Friends, known for playing acoustic guitar, playing jazz, pop and standards. Dan came up with the Tribute to Franks Sinatra for a Concert on the Green two years ago. It was a huge hit! He is back this year to entertain us again. He will sing the songs you know and tell you about "ole blue eyes" life. Don't miss this one! Free concerts held on the beautiful grassy, Court Green (6509 Main Street).…
Find out more »After Hours at VIMS: Fake News or Real Science?
“Fake news” has become a complicating factor in today’s society and is of particular concern to the scientific community. It has the ability to communicate false information, undermine the scientific process, and create distrust of scientists within the general public. Join us as a panel of VIMS scientists and media professionals discuss how fake news affects science and how to distinguish it from scientifically sound news stories. This is the June installment of the 2018 VIMS After Hours Lecture Series.…
Find out more »First Friday Art Opening @ Arts on Main
“A Touch of Silk” Exhibition of Works by Traute Leemann July 6 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Free Traute Leemann, living in Yorktown since 1985, has exhibited regularly since 1992 at local and regional shows and galleries, starting with Yorktown’s On the Hill Gallery where she still sells her work. In 2014 she shared a major show with three other artists at This Century Art Gallery in Williamsburg. She has exhibited her work at several An Occasion for the…
Find out more »Activity Days at VIMS
Stop by the Visitors Center at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science between 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday afternoons July 11th through July 25th for hands-on activities and an up-close look at animals that live in the Chesapeake Bay and it's tributaries. A docent will be available in the Visitors Center to answer questions about VIMS and the exhibits. Activity Days are family-friendly programs that are open to all ages, free of charge, and do not require a reservation.…
Find out more »National Collector Car Appreciation Day Car and Truck Show
Join the Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers annual National Collector Car Appreciation Day Car & Truck Show at The Main Street Center 6920 Main Street, Gloucester 23061 on July 14, 2018 (rain date July 21, 2017) from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Trophies include Best in Show, Top 3 in GM, Ford, Mopar, Truck, Import, Other and more for a total of over 50 awards. We will also have raffle items, 50/50, DJ, and Vendors. Dash plaques presented to the first…
Find out more »Concerts on the Green- Those Guys
Those Guys are local musicians that love music and performing. Join us for a great evening. Free concerts held on the beautiful grassy, Court Green (6509 Main Street). Bring a chair or blanket (no seating provided) and even a picnic! Bring the kids and the grandparents, everyone will enjoy this music. Alcohol is not permitted on County Property. In case of rain call our PlayLine 804-693-5811 for updates on performances. Most concerts will move into the Colonial Courthouse during inclement…
Find out more »Concerts on the Green- Toby & Larry
Toby Calloway and Larry Heatwole both love music and performing. Join us as they share their wonderful mix of Classic Rock and Country music with us. Singing along and toe tapping will happen! Free concerts held on the beautiful grassy, Court Green (6509 Main Street). Bring a chair or blanket (no seating provided) and even a picnic! Bring the kids and the grandparents, everyone will enjoy this music. Alcohol is not permitted on County Property. In case of rain call…
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