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JULY 2008
JULY 1-12 – Registration for the Swansea Mall’s Summer Reading Club, a program which encourages children to read 12 books or more and rewards them with free books. For complete rules, visit the Mall’s customer service center, go to www.visitswanseamall.com or call 508-679-2543. JULY 1-AUGUST 3 – Gallery X presents Annual Summer Members Show, featuring an eclectic blend of oil paintings, watercolors and sculptures. Wednesday- Friday 11am-5pm; Saturday & Sunday 11am-3pm. Free. 169 William Street, New Bedford. Call 508-992-2675 and visit www.galleryx.org JULY 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 – (each Wednesday and Saturday) The New Bedford Preservation Society presents Summer Walking Tours of 19th Century Neighborhoods, a walk through history with a Society board member as guide. Tours are by reservation only for groups of five or more. Step off at 388 County Street, New Bedford.1-3pm. $5 per person. Call 508-997-6425 or visit www.nbpreservationsociety.org JULY 4-6 – Summerfest, at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. Friday 6:30-9pm (7pm special concert by Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul followed by fireworks); Saturday & Sunday 11am-9pm. Tickets $10 (concert tickets sold separately) call 508-979-1745 and visit www.newbedfordsummerfest.com JULY 4 – Bristol Fourth of July parade and picnic. 8am-2pm. Located on the parade route, Linden Place offers bleacher-style seating, tables and chairs under linden trees, a continental breakfast and picnic lunch, restroom facilities, and elbow room. $50 for adults, $35 for children. Call 401-253-0390 and visit www.lindenlace.org JULY 4 – 38th Mattapoisett Road Race. 5 mile race. 9am. The mostly shaded course winds through the picturesque village of Mattapoisett, along the historic waterfront, around fabled Ned’s Point Lighthouse and back to Shipyard Park. All proceeds from the race are awarded to graduating seniors from ORR High School who are runners. Runners can register at SignMeUp.com JULY 4 – The Town of Fairhaven Office of Tourism and the Fairhaven Village Militia invite the public to take part in Fairhaven’s annual American History Costume Parade. Participation in the parade is open to anyone wearing a costume depicting any period of American history from 1620 to modern times or anyone dressed in patriotic style. Local organizations and sports teams and scout troops are welcome to march in costume or in uniform. This is a one-mile march, south on Green Street to Fort Phoenix. Line up 8:45am and Parade 9:30am. For more information please contact Christopher Richard at the Fairhaven Office of Tourism at Call 508-979-4085. Office hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8:30am-4:30pm. JULY 5/rain date JULY 12 – Annual Smith Neck Friends Flea Market. Sell or browse through assorted treasures. 8am-1pm. Household items, furniture, antiques and collectibles. Table rent for $15. Enjoy a ride in the country and if you have nothing to sell come and sort through the many temping items including books. There is a bake sale and luncheon. 594 Smith Neck Road, S. Dartmouth. Call 508-994-5816 or 508-994-5108. JULY 5 – Whaling City Rowing Independence Day Whaleboat Race. A day of racing and camaraderie for youth and adult teams. This fun-filled event is held in conjunction with the Greater New Bedford Summerfest. 9am-2pm. Free. New Bedford Harbor/State Pier. Call 508-509-5034 and visit www.whalingcityrowing.org JULY 7 – Newport Gallery Night. Various venues. Art exhibits at galleries include hand-blown glass, woodblock prints, award-winning photography, international handcrafts, and fine arts. 5-8pm. Many of the galleries host opening receptions, and introduce artists and new exhibits on Gallery Night. Free admission to all galleries; free parking at Newport Visitors Information Center, 23 America’s Cup Avenue, or Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Avenue. Call 401- 848-8200 and visit www.newportgallerynight.com JULY 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30 – New Bedford Whaling Museum hosts “All hands on.” Arrive between 10am-noon and discover at your own pace. Free. Museum docents will be available to answer questions, read stories about whales and whaling and encourage children to investigate the contents of Discovery Sea Chests. 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford. Call 508-997-0046 and visit www.whalingmuseum.org JULY 7, 14, 21, 28 – Buttonwood Park Zoo presents “Toe Jam Puppet Band. Sing, dance and play the hour away with New Bedford’s coolest kids’ band. 10:30am &12:30pm. Zoo fee + $5 per family. 425 Hawthorn Street, The Creative Arts Playground, New Bedford. Call 508-991-6178 and visit www.bpzoo.org JULY 7, 14, 21, 28 – Local Farmers Market Committee. Enjoy the freshest produce and finest goods the local farmers have to offer. Products include vegetables, berries, eggs, flowers, herbs, soap products and lotions. 2pm-dusk. Brooklawn Park, New Bedford. Call 508-995-5019. JULY 7-18 – Summer at the Marion Natural History Museum offers kids two opportunities to get outside. “Life Along the Shore” is for kids entering grade 1&2, and uses games, journals and introductory science techniques to explore the plants and animals that live in our area’s many coastal habitats. The second program, “Watershed Discovery,” is an in-depth investigation of our area’s water resources for students entering grades 3&4. Programs run Monday-Friday from 9am-noon. Programs are $150 for members and $200 for non-members. To register, visit www.marionmuseum.org. Registration is on a first come, first served basis and is limited to 15 children per session. JULY 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 & 30 – The New Bedford Whaling Museum presents Whaling Days. Come explore, discover and learn throughout the Museum. Fun and engaging activities encourage young visitors to think about what life was like in 19th century New Bedford. 10:30-noon. Free. 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford. Call 508-997-0046 and visit www.whalingmuseum.org JULY 9-13 – Buzzards Bay 12th annual Musicfest. superb music in a variety of styles and ensembles ranging from chamber music duos and trios to full orchestra repertoire, performed by nationally known musicians. Fireman’s Performing Arts Center, Wed.-Sat. 8pm; Sunday 2pm. Free. 235 Front Street, Marion. Call 508-748-5165. JULY 10, 17, 24, 31 – Wings Court Farmers Market. Enjoy the freshest produce and finest goods our local farmers have to offer, including vegetables, berries, eggs, flowers, herbs, soap products and lotions. 2pm-dusk. Wings Court, Union Street Entrance, New Bedford. Free. Call 508-995-5019. JULY 10- AUGUST 12 – Youth summer rowing program sponsored by Whaling City Rowing. No prior rowing experience necessary. Each session will start at 6 pm. $25. Space is limited, so early registration is recommended. The program uses replica whaleboats and covers basic boat safety and rowing technique. Whaling City Rowing, a nonprofit, all-volunteer rowing organization based in New Bedford, offers year-round adult and youth rowing programs. For more information, call 508-517-1251 and visit www.whalingcityrowing.org JULY 10-AUGUST 28 – New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park presents Thursday evenings Music in the Park. 6:30. Free. 33 William Street, New Bedford. Call 508-996-4095 and visit www.nps.gov/nebe JULY 10 – AHA! New Bedford. 5-9pm. Free. Summer Sounds, an evening of splendid music by a variety of performers on indoor and outdoor stages. Downtown & National Park, New Bedford. Call 508-264-8859 and visit www.ahanewbedford.org JULY 10 – New Bedford Whaling Museum. Lecture. Chocolate on New Bedford Whaling Ships with Chrisstopher Kelly. 6pm. Free. 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford. Call 508-997-0046 and visit www.whalingmuseum.org JULY 10 – Pilgrim United Church of Christ presents Tactile Adornment. Experience an amazing display of necklaces, earrings and wooden carvings designed by Pat Foster. 6-8pm. Free. Corner Purchase & School Streets, New Bedford. Call 508-993-0674 or visit www.puccnb.org JULY 10 – Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum. AHA! Night. The Old Rochester Jazz Combo is the sextet with the sweet sounds of summer. These great musicians grace the RJD terrace and bring an hour of inspired jazz sounds. 7pm. Free. 396 County Street, New Bedford. Call 508-997-1401 or visit www.rjdmuseum.org JULY 10 – Southcoast Hospitals Group will be sponsoring AHA! night. The Southcoast Health Van will be conducting health screenings and holding a blood drive during the Summer Sounds event in downtown New Bedford. All donors will receive a free pizza voucher. JULY 10 – Pilgrim United Church of Christ’s Historic Sanctuary Tour, in this magnificent 19th century stone church built in the Richardson style. Notable features include mosaic and angel windows in Tiffany glass, beams reflecting nautical woodwork, and handsome wooden decorations from the Holy Land. 6:30-8pm. Free. Corner Purchase & School Streets, New Bedford. Call 508-993-0674 or visit www.puccnb.org JULY 11-13 – 39th annual Whaling City Festival, New Bedford’s largest outdoor festival of the summer. Showcasing six stages of entertainment, Mark Fanelli’s Traveling Amusement Park, dozens of mouth-watering international food vendors, 200 craft & flea market dealers, and giant motorcycle, custom car, & truck show. 9am-8pm. Free. Buttonwood Park, New Bedford. Call 508-996-3348 or visit www.whalingcityfestival.com JULY 11 – Cape Cod Minor League Baseball. Wareham Gatemen VS. Bourne Braves. Bring the family and enjoy a fun summer’s evening of great minor-league baseball in New Bedford as the Wareham Gatemen take on the Bourne Braves. 7pm. Free. Walsh field, New Bedford. Donations accepted. Call the Mayor’s Office at 508-919-1410. JULY 11 – Rotch-Jones-Duff house & Garden Museum summer concert series with the Clancy legacy. 7pm. $18 members, $20 non-members. 396 County Street, New Bedford. Call 508-997-1401 or visit www.rjdmuseum.org JULY 11-27 – Newport Music Festival. Various venues. The Newport Music Festival celebrates its fortieth season, continuing the tradition of presenting unique chamber music programs, American debuts, world-class artists, and gala special events in the Gilded Age summer cottages of Newport. Call 401-846-1133 or visit www.newportmusic.org JULY 12-13 – 46th Annual Wickford Art Festival. The country’s oldest open-air art fair features more than 250 artists from around the country and around the world. Fine arts-paintings, sculpture, and photography. Route 1A, Wickford, North Kingston. Call 401-294-6840 or visit www.wickfordart.org JULY 12-AUGUST 30 – New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park presents Maritime Heritage Days. Every Saturday afternoon during the summer for maritime craft demonstrations and make & take activities for kids. Noon-2pm. Free. Waterfront Visitor Center, 52 Fisherman’s Wharf, New Bedford. Call 508-996-4095 or visit www.nps.gov/nebe JULY 12-18 – Music at Ogontz: Choral Symposia. Enjoy this musical adventure with one of England’s leading conductors, Dr. Richard Marlow of the Trinity College Choir. Call 401-596-8663 or e-mail notes@chorusofwesterly.org JULY 12 – Flagship Cinemas features Captain’s Comedy Lounge. Experience Flagship’s new comedy club. Great atmosphere, yummy snacks and an evening of fantastic live stand-up comedy acts from Boston and Providence. 8pm & 10pm. $10 per person. 500 Kings Highway, New Bedford. Call 508-998-8825 or visit www.flagshipcinemas.com JULY 12 – 12th Annual Swan Festival. Artisans and crafters, food, childrens’ events, musical entertainment. Sponsored by the Wareham Village Association. 10am-4pm. Merchant’s Way; Wareham. Free. Call 508-291-3677. JULY 12 – Wareham Free Library annual book sale. Children’s and adult books, books on tape, CDs, videos and puzzles. 10am-4pm. The sale continues the following week through Thursday during regular library hours. Friends’ Preview Sale is Friday July 11 from 5:30-7pm. 59 Marion Road, Wareham. Call 508-295-2343 ext 1011. JULY 13 – The Castelo Group. Bike run and picnic fund raiser for Jerry’s Kids. Show your support and attend this one day benefit for MDA and local charities. Last year $55,000 was raised, and to date since 1988 over half a million dollars has been donated to MDA and neighborhood children’s charities. Featuring an exhilarating bike run, delicious food, entertainment, raffles, and children’s activities. A family day for a good cause. Holy Ghost Grounds, Dartmouth. Noon-6pm. $20 Adult, children under 10 years are free. Call 508-995-6291 ext. 22 or visit www.eracastelo.com JULY 14 – Annual Golf Tournament for the Diabetes Association, Inc. In memory of Jack Rua. Fall River Country Club. Registration is at noon; 1:30 shotgun start. Dinner and awards 6pm. $600/foursome, $700/foursome and tee sponsor, $175/individual player, $150/tee sponsor. 4232 North Main Street, Fall River. Call 508-677-9828 and visit www.fallrivercc.com JULY 16 – Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum. New Bedford and the Rotch Family, a talk with Mark Songini. 7pm. Free. 396 County Street, New Bedford. Call 508-997-1401 or visit www.rjdmuseum.org JULY 17 – AUGUST 28 - New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park presents Thursday evenings in the park. The summer evening entertainment tradition continues. 6:30pm. Free. 33 William Street, New Bedford. Call 508-996-4095 or visit www.nps.gov/nebe JULY 17 & 24 – Joe Jesus & the City of New Bedford. 50s night downtown. This evening features an entertaining venue of beboping 50’s music, dancing, extraordinary antique car show, yummy foods and refreshments. Dress up in 50’s style, put on your dancing oxfords and enjoy this great family oriented event. 6:30pm. Free. Downtown New Bedford, Purchase Street to Union Street. Call 508-971-6033. JULY 16, 17 – New Bedford Whaling Museum presents Sea & Sky, Cloud studies by local artist William Bradford. Join the curator’s tour and view this stunning exhibition opening. 7:30pm. Free with Museum fee. 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford. Call 508-997-0046 ext. 115 or visit www.whalingmuseum.org JULY 19 – 2nd Annual Gospel Festival. Fort Taber Park. Noon-6pm. For information on tickets and accommodations call the InterChurch Council at (508) 993-6242 or visit www.gospelfestival.org JULY 19 – Operation Clean sweep is cleaning up the city one neighborhood at a time. 8am-noon. This Anti-Litter Campaign is working to improve the quality of life in New Bedford through organized clean ups, education and advocacy for enforcement of city ordinances. Volunteer and help win the battle against litter. Ward 1. Call 508-979-1493 or visit www.operationcleansweep.net JULY 19 – Inter-Church Council presents the South Coast Gospel Festival. An afternoon of superb gospel music featuring twelve highly acclaimed singers performing a range of spiritual music. Music, and refreshments. Noon-6pm. Fort Taber Park, New Bedford. Admission charged. Call 508-993-6242. JULY 19 – Coalition for Buzzards Bay 15th annual Swim Buzzards Bay highlights a clean and healthy bay. Davy’s Locker, New Bedford Harbor and Fort Phoenix Beach, Fairhaven. 7:15am-1pm. Registration $15. Swimmers must raise a minimum of $150 in donations. Call508-999-6363 ext. 209 or visit www.savebuzzardsbay.org JULY 19 – 3rd Eye Unlimited presents 9th annual open festival. This youth oriented festival featuring art displays, break dancing, basketball tournaments, slam-dunk contest, creative crafts for kids, live performances, food and refreshments. Vendor tables will feature important community group information. A great way to learn, play and spend the day. 9am-8pm. Free. Buttonwood Park, New Bedford. Call 508-910-2260 or visit www.3rdeyeunlimited.com JULY 19 – Buzzards Bay Rowing Club. Row for the Bay sponsored in collaboration with the Coalition for Buzzards Bay. Calling all kayaks, canoes, rowboats, gigs and whaleboats to join a great three-mile race commencing at the Community Boat Center on beautiful Fort Taber, circling Butler Flats Lighthouse, north to the hurricane barrier and back to the Fort. Following race, refreshments will be served and an award ceremony will cap off the day. 1pm. $20 entry fee. Fort Taber, New Bedford. Call 508-961-5955. JULY 19 – Rotch-Jones-Duff House &Garden Museum Symposium Garden Tour of Watch Hill gardens. Travel by motor coach to one of the most scenic areas in Watch Hill, Rhode Island and tour outstanding gardens with garden designer Shirley Beuth. 8:30am-5:30pm. $65 members; $75 non-members. Pre-registration required. 396 County Street, New Bedford. Call 508-997-1401 or visit www.rjdmuseum.org JULY 19 – 21st Annual Tiverton Arts and Artisan Festival. Meet around the Mill Pond, just south of Tiverton Four Corners, for fine art, pottery, demonstrations, food, music, and much more. 10am-4pm. Call 401- 624-8469 or visit www.tivertonfourcorners.com JULY 19 – Swim Buzzards Bay. A 1.2-mile open-water swim through the warm, clean waters of Buzzards Bay. Begins at Davy’s Locker in New Bedford to Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven. The Swim is a fundraising event for The Coalition for Buzzards Bay. Registration fee $15. Fundraising requirements are that swimmers must raise a minimum of $150 in donations. Registration closes at 6pm on July 17. Call 508-999-6363 X 207 and visit www.savebuzzardsbay.com JULY 20 – Veterans Transition House Rockovery 2008. Spend a summer day, bring your lawn chair and enjoy remarkable music featuring local bands, delectable foods and guaranteed fun. All proceeds to benefit Veterans Transition House. Noon-6pm. Admission. Fort Taber Park, New Bedford. Call 508-992-5313. JULY 20 – Fishermen’s Tribute Fund 3rd annual 5K road race/walk. The Fishermen’s Tribute Fund was created to assist fishermen and their families. 9am. Pledges required. Fort Taber Park, New Bedford. Call 508-994-7300 or visit www.fishermensmonument.org JULY 20 – Dartmouth School Music Association’s 5th annual Poker Run. Motorcycle enthusiasts getting together to benefit the Dartmouth music students. Dartmouth High School. Registration 9:30-11am. 555 Bakerville Road, Dartmouth. Ride will end at Knuckleheads with DJ entertainment at 1pm. Prizes announced at 2pm. Rain or shine. Call 508-993-1733 or 508-997-2377. JULY 24 – New Bedford Whaling Museum. Candida Rose Trio presents Kabu Jazz. A summer’s evening of smooth Kabu jazz, outside on the museum plaza. 7:30pm. Free. 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford. Call 508-997-0046 or visit www.whalingmuseum.org JULY 24 – Rotch-Jones-Duff House &Garden Museum. Lighting the Way, the life and legacy of William Rotch, Jr. exhibit opening and members reception . 6-8pm. Free. 396 County Street, New Bedford. Call 508-997-1401 or visit www.rjdmuseum.org JULY 25-27, 31 – New Bedford Festival Theatre presents Les Miserables. Epic, grand and uplifting Les Miserables has thrilled audiences the world over with its magnificent score that includes “I Dreamed A Dream.” “One Day More,” “On My Own,” “Master Of The House,” and “Bring Him Home.” Evenings Friday & Saturday 7:30pm; Sunday Matinees 2pm. $24-36 Adult; $21-33 Senior & Student; $21-33 Children ages 8 and up. Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Purchase St., New Bedford. Call 508-994-2900 or visit www.nbfestivaltheatre.com JULY 25 – New Bedford Whaling Museum presents after hours with Blu Lobsta. What better way to start the weekend than to socialize with old friends and meet new ones. Come and experience a unique blend of live music, sensational cocktails, and captivating exhibitions in our museum setting. Blu Lobsta will present an evening of classic rock ‘n roll. Kick off your weekend in style. 6-8pm. Free members; $10 non-members. 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford. Call 508-997-0046 or visit www.whalingmuseum.org JULY 25 – Bristol Gallery Coalition. Seven (7) art galleries in historic downtown Bristol, welcome visitors to the second Galleries Night, from 5 to 9pm. All galleries are within walking distance of one another. Uncommon Art - 736 Hope Street, 401-253-1404; Bristol Looms - 49 Bradford Street Unit 2, 401-254-7400; The Gallery at the Bristol Workshops in Photography- 4 Franklin Street, 401-253-2351; Hope Gallery - 435 Hope Street, 401-396-9117; The Art Gallery at Interiors, etc. - 417 Hope Street, 401-253-2033; Gallery 297 - 297 Hope Street, 401-253-5005; Kamaken Art Photography - 275 Hope Street, 774-526-5000. JULY 27 – Buttonwood Park Zoo Enrichment Day. Enrichment is done for every animal, every day. Discover what it is and how it’s done in a full schedule of demonstrations, keeper talks and hands-on activities. Bring an unopened enrichment item from the list found on our website for free admission to the Zoo. 1-4pm. Admission to program included in zoo fee. 425 Hawthorn St., New Bedford. Call 508-991-6178 and visit www.bpzoo.org JULY 28 – Pilgrim United Church of Christ Scrabble and game night. Bring your friends and take part in a fun evening of Scrabble and Chess for beginners to advanced. You are also invited to convey any other game or scrapbooking materials of your choosing. 7-9pm. Free. Pilgrim Church Home, corner Purchase & School Streets, New Bedford. Call 508-993-0674 and visit www.puccnb.org JULY 29 – Summer Concert. 6-8 pm, Buddy Braga Music Performing. 6-8 pm. No rain date, held inside if rains, bring lawn chairs, blankets. Sunrise Senior Living, 274 Slocum Rd., Dartmouth. JULY 30-AUGUST 13 – The New Bedford Whaling Museum presents science Wednesdays. Whales are everywhere and so are their stories. Join Science Programs manager Bob Rocha as he reads whale-theme children’s stories given to us by our ECHO partners in Alaska and Hawaii. In the gallery. 1:30-2:30. Free with Museum fee. 8 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford. Call 508-997-0046 and visit www.whalingmuseum.org JULY 31-AUGUST 3 – Club Madirense S.S. Scramento 94th annual Feast of the Blessed Sacrament. Madeira Field, New Bedford. Thursday & Friday 6pm-midnight; Saturday 11am-midnight; Sunday 11am-midnight. 5K road race 11am Saturday. Parade 1pm Sunday. Call 508-992-6911 and visit www.portuguesefeast.com AUGUST 1, 2 & 3 – 36th Annual Buzzards Bay Regatta. Over 1,200 amateur and professional sailors and 450 boats will compete in 17 classes including one-design, multihull, classic boats, and PHRF. Après-sailing festivities on the grounds of the Beverly Yacht Club with tents, food, drinks and entertainment over the three day event. Call 508-463-2323 or visit www.buzzardsbayregatta.com |
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