• Community Art Project: Detective Notebooks (BIG READ)

    Every second Tuesday during The Big Read (Jan - March), a free community art project will take place in the art gallery. In January, we are making handmade books to be used as a detective notebook or personal journal.  All materials to create your own detective masterpiece are supplied. All ages are invited to join in.  This ... Read more

  • Bellman Brown Bag: Library Crime Spree

    Ransom note (CLICK to enlarge) A Big Read Event Librarian Meredith Vaselaar will present the Crime Spree that began as a simple way to break up the monotony of the winter months. Learn how the mysterious Crime Spree at the Library worked, how it took on a life of its own, and why the patrons, ... Read more

  • REGISTRATION: 37th Winter Art Show

    For all those entering the 37th Winter Art Show:Be sure to have your application filled out before bringing in your artwork.  Be sure to READ the application, in particular the details for artwork preparation.  DOWNLOAD ApplicationABOUT the Winter Art Show

    See application
  • REGISTRATION: 37th Winter Art Show

    For all those entering the 37th Winter Art Show:Be sure to have your application filled out before bringing in your artwork.  Please READ the application, in particular, the details for artwork preparation.  DOWNLOAD ApplicationABOUT the Winter Art Show

    See application
  • FOREIGN FILM FESTIVAL: “Witnesses”

    Every Sunday in January--starting January 10--The Matthews’ presents a different movie during our 2016 Foreign Film Festival. All movies start at 2:00 p.m. All seats are $8 or you may buy a Producer's Pass (see below).  Popcorn, beer, wine, and soft drinks are available for purchase. These movies will represent the same genre as our ... Read more

    $8 – $25
  • 37th Winter Art Show

    2015 adult winner: Dede FarrarThe 37th Winter Art Show is open to all artists of all ages. Each age division has cash awards.The show will take place in the Art Gallery.  The show runs January 20-28, 2016.OPENING RECEPTION & AWARDSThe Art Gallery will be open 5-7 p.m., Thurs., Jan. 21,for the opening night reception.  AWARDS ... Read more

    FREE!
  • AWARDS & ARTIST RECEPTION: 37th Winter Art Show

    2015 adult winner: Dede FarrarThe 37th Winter Art Show is open to all artists of all ages. Each age division has cash awards.The show will take place in the Art Gallery.  The show runs January 20-28, 2016.OPENING RECEPTION & AWARDSThe Art Gallery will be open 5-7 p.m., Thurs., Jan. 21,for the opening night reception.  AWARDS ... Read more

    FREE!
  • 37th Winter Art Show

    2015 adult winner: Dede FarrarThe 37th Winter Art Show is open to all artists of all ages. Each age division has cash awards.The show will take place in the Art Gallery.  The show runs January 20-28, 2016.OPENING RECEPTION & AWARDSThe Art Gallery will be open 5-7 p.m., Thurs., Jan. 21,for the opening night reception.  AWARDS ... Read more

    FREE!
  • LIVE CONCERT: Johnny Boyd – The Cocktail Crooner

    This is going to be a fun night at The Matthews. Singer, songwriter, and swing lover, Johnny Boyd takes The Matthews’ stage at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016. The performance will take place at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 23.  This is the third event in our 2015-16 Subscription Series.   Boyd has the romanticism of ... Read more

    $10 – $25
  • FOREIGN FILM FESTIVAL: “The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe”

    Every Sunday in January--starting January 10--The Matthews’ presents a different movie during our 2016 Foreign Film Festival. All movies start at 2:00 p.m. All seats are $8 or you may buy a Producer's Pass (see below).  Popcorn, beer, wine, and soft drinks are available for purchase. These movies will represent the same genre as our ... Read more

    $8 – $25
  • FOREIGN FILM FESTIVAL: “Detective Dee & the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”

    Every Sunday in January--starting January 10--The Matthews’ presents a different movie during our 2016 Foreign Film Festival. All movies start at 2:00 p.m. All seats are $8 or you may buy a Producer's Pass (see below).  Popcorn, beer, wine, and soft drinks are available for purchase. These movies will represent the same genre as our ... Read more

    $8 – $25
  • OPENING RECEPTION: Graphic Novel Show

    A Big Read EventThis event features four local illustrative artists to celebrate the vast artistic format of  graphic novels.  The show runs Feb. 5-Feb 27. While the show reception opening will be down in the gallery from 5-7 p.m., we will also be having a sketching event up in the opera house. The sketching portion of ... Read more

    FREE!