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Is it Spring yet? We’ve had quite a bit of precipitation to start our Winter this year, but luckily not much in terms of snow. This weekend will be a cool one with high temperatures of 37 degrees. Not bad. Outside of Saturday’s mix of rain and snow, we will have a sunny weekend. The coldest temperatures that we’ll experience will be Sunday’s low of 18 degrees. While this time of year, there are fewer events on the South Coast, there are still some pretty fun things to do, so hit the road!
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Friday, January 23rd
Painting with a Splash: Lighthouse w/ Fritz (7:00pm)
Welcome to Painting with a Splash Where you are the artist! Painting with a Splash is the newest addition to Historic Whaling City Downtown New Bedford. Bringing you an experience of art as entertainment. Add a little wine (BYOB) that will surely tap into your creative side. With step by step instruction and a little music, you and your friends will create the evenings featured painting with a splash of your own uniqueness. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Just a desire to have fun.
Little theatre: David Mamet’s “Oleanna” (Fall River) (7:30pm)
Little theatre presents David Mamet’s “Oleanna.” David Mamet, one of America’s foremost modern playwrights of Glengary Glen Ross fame, crafts this suspenseful and controversial play. A college student drops by her professor’s office, allegedly to clarify class notes. During two subsequent meetings, their discussion evolves, entrapping both parties in confusion, hurt and fear. Oleanna explores current societal Time Bombs , such as “political correctness” and “sexual harassment” as they explode in lethal consequences for both professor and student. Who is at fault? Firebarn, 340 Prospect St.
Saturday, January 24th
Dollar-a-Bag book sale (Fairhaven) (9:00am-1:00pm)
Huge selection of good books and a large selection of used books sold at reasonable prices-most are 50 cents. Computer and Wifi available to the public. Help with our on-going puzzle, or join in a game of Scrabble. Coffee and desserts available. Church of the Good Shepherd 357 Main St. Fairhaven. Email: andreat120@comcast.net.
Cape and Islands Orchid Show (Barnstable) (9:00am-5:00pm)
26th Annual Cape and Islands Orchid Society Show – “Orchid Bridges” Thousands of beautiful orchids, expert talks, demonstrations, instant win raffle, large vendor area with orchids, supplies and art. Free Parking. The Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis 35 Scudder Ave. Barnstable, Mass. Phone: (866) 828-8259.
4th Annual School Choice Fair (1:00pm-3:00pm)
Do you want to make the most informed decision for your student’s K-12 education? More than a dozen schools serving students in New Bedford and surrounding communities will be represented at the 4th Annual School Choice Fair at the beautiful Andrea McCoy Recreation Center. Learn about each school’s academic programs, extracurricular activities, parent organizations, etc. at this one-of-a-kind fair. It is free and open to the public. Phone: 508-991-4105. Email: lpoyant@glcps.org. Andrea McCoy Recreation Center 181 Hillman Street New Bedford.
Painting with a Splash: Kids 8+/Family Paint, Kids 12+ (Dragonfly), Blue Waters & Sunset Lake w/ Swan (11:30am, 3:00pm & 7:00pm)
Welcome to Painting with a Splash Where you are the artist! Painting with a Splash is the newest addition to Historic Whaling City Downtown New Bedford. Bringing you an experience of art as entertainment. Add a little wine (BYOB) that will surely tap into your creative side. With step by step instruction and a little music, you and your friends will create the evenings featured painting with a splash of your own uniqueness. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Just a desire to have fun.
New Bedford Police Association’s Family Fun Night (7-8:00 pm)
Family Fun Night at Keith Middle School. Starting comedian Rob Steen, comedian and magician Thomas Hayes and World Reknown Magicians Bonaparte & Franc Karpo. Tickets $20. Call (774) 225-9433 for information or tickets.
Little theatre: David Mamet’s “Oleanna” (Fall River) (7:30pm)
Little theatre presents David Mamet’s “Oleanna.” David Mamet, one of America’s foremost modern playwrights of Glengary Glen Ross fame, crafts this suspenseful and controversial play. A college student drops by her professor’s office, allegedly to clarify class notes. During two subsequent meetings, their discussion evolves, entrapping both parties in confusion, hurt and fear. Oleanna explores current societal Time Bombs , such as “political correctness” and “sexual harassment” as they explode in lethal consequences for both professor and student. Who is at fault? Firebarn, 340 Prospect St.
Sunday, January 25th
Cape and Islands Orchid Show (Barnstable) (9:00am-5:00pm)
26th Annual Cape and Islands Orchid Society Show – “Orchid Bridges” Thousands of beautiful orchids, expert talks, demonstrations, instant win raffle, large vendor area with orchids, supplies and art. Free Parking. The Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis 35 Scudder Ave. Barnstable, Mass. Phone: (866) 828-8259.
Winter Warmer Concert (1-3:00 pm)
Jazz concert featuring Jim Robitaille of guitar and Bill Miele on bass. Free. Downtown New Bedford Library, 613 Pleasant St.
Painting with a Splash: Odie’s Place Fundraiser – Window Cat w/ Blaine (5:00pm)
Welcome to Painting with a Splash Where you are the artist! Painting with a Splash is the newest addition to Historic Whaling City Downtown New Bedford. Bringing you an experience of art as entertainment. Add a little wine (BYOB) that will surely tap into your creative side. With step by step instruction and a little music, you and your friends will create the evenings featured painting with a splash of your own uniqueness. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Just a desire to have fun.
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