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After a wet, thunderstorm filled start to the weekend, we’ll switch over to “sunny and breezy.” No rain is forecasted and it will be a warm 80 degrees on Saturday and Sunday. Perfectly pleasant low of 60 all weekend means evenings will be perfect for being outdoors, perhaps in the yard entertaining or taking advantage of the many events that pop up across the South Coast this time of year.
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Friday, July 1st
‘Dog Sees God’ (8:00pm)
Come out on July 1st and 2nd and see The Collective’s first full-length play! “Dog Sees God” by Burt V. Royal. When CB’s dog dies from rabies, CB begins to question the existence of an afterlife. His best friend is too burnt out to provide any coherent speculation; his sister has gone goth; his ex-girlfriend has recently been institutionalized; and his other friends are too inebriated to give him any sort of solace. But a chance meeting with an artistic kid, the target of this group’s bullying, offers CB a peace of mind and sets in motion a friendship that will push teen angst to the very limits. Be aware that this play includes adult themes. Admission is only a donation. All proceeds go to The South Coast LGBT Network. Saint Andrews Russell House, 169 Belleville Rd, New Bedford.
Saturday, July 2nd
$1-A-Bag Book Sale (9:00am-1:00pm)
Open every Saturday from 9am to 1pm. We have a large selection of books–most are 50 cents. We currently have a special section for our DOLLAR- A-BAG-BOOK SALE. Coffee, tea, soda and home-made coffee breads are available. We welcome anyone to join us in working on our puzzle. Computers and WiFi is available to the public. Oxford Book Haven & Cafe at Church of the Good Shepherd, 357 Main St. Fairhaven.
Yard Sale at the Russells Mills Schoolhouse (9:00am-2:00pm)
Members and friends of the Dartmouth Historical & Arts Society will host a yard sale. 10’x10′ table spaces available for a donation ($10 min.) on a first come first served basis. You can bring your own tables. Call Kathy at 508-993-7736 for reservations and/or more information. Russells Mills Schoolhouse, 1205 Russells Mills Road, Dartmouth.
FREE: Learn to Quahog (11:00am-1:00pm)
Learn to harvest your own quahogs. Coalition educators and representatives from the Town of Dartmouth will teach you the basics of local quahogging – what you need, how to do it, and where to go. This will be a fun and educational event for the whole family. We will provide rakes, peck baskets, and some waders for you to use. If you have your own rake, waders, or other quahogging equipment, please feel free to bring it. We suggest you wear clothing and shoes that can get wet and sandy, as we will be wading into the water up to our waists. Additionally, unless you have a shellfish permit for the Town of Dartmouth, this is a catch-and-release event. Beach by Smith Neck Rd, Dartmouth.
Cape Verdean Independence/Recognition Parade (11:00am-2:00pm)
Join your favorite clowns as we celebrate Cape Verdean Culture in historic New Bedford, MA and share the gift of laughter with children of all ages! Be sure to visit the official page for this event Cape Verdean Recognition Committee, Inc! This is an event page to promote Clowning for Kidz Foundation’s appearance at an event and raise awareness for the event in general. All inquiries regarding the event should be made to the sponsoring organization using the Facebook Page.
CRAFT-O-RAMA Outdoor Markets (11:00am-4:00pm)
This summer, CRAFT-O-RAMA will host an outdoor market in Custom House Square every Saturday in June, July, and August except for July 9 when the NB Folk Festival takes place. 42 crafters have already signed up. Each week will showcase up to 12 booths and will change throughout the summer. Custom House Square, William Street, New Bedford.
Music and Wine- Emily Mills Duo (1:00pm-5:00pm)
Pack some snacks and come enjoy our wine while you listen to FREE, live local music! Emily Mills vocals and Nick Moreira on acoustic guitar and Knotty Pine Catering will be on hand grilling up some great food for sale 12:30-4:30. Running Brook Vineyards, 335 Old Fall River Rd., North Dartmouth.
Opening Reception at Gallery X: Frank Grace (7:00pm-10:00p)
Mr. Grace and his son, Frank, were both born and raised in Fall River, Massachusetts. Back when Frank was a kid, his Dad purchased a Canon film SLR camera and starting learning the ins and outs of photography all on his own. The camera itself intrigued his son Frank, but his son never got to use the camera and didn’t get into photography until much later just before the digital photography revolution. Since then both have become serious photography hobbyists. Read more by clicking thread title.
Pilgrim Festival Singers Present Broadway East (7:30p)
Broadway East explores some of the longest running musicals in Broadway history, including the most memorable and famous songs from each show. Each is set in a specific historic period and has a setting “east” of America. Les Miserables takes place between 1815 and 1833, Phantom of the Opera in 1881, Fiddler on the Roof in 1905, and My Fair Lady around 1910. Settings vary from 19th century Paris in two eras to tsarist Russia and Edwardian England in the early 20th century. My Fair Lady, produced in 1956, is based on George Bernard Shaw’s play, Pygmalion. Long a favorite with audiences, it includes numbers such as “I Could Have Danced All Night”, “On the Street Where You Live”, and “I’m Getting Married in the Morning”. Fiddler on the Roof, from 1964, tells the story of a poor Jewish milkman and his five daughters. Les Miserables, a world-renowned musical based on the classic 19th century novel by Victor Hugo, opened in Paris in 1980. Phantom of the Opera, from 1986, is considered by many to be Andrew Lloyd Webber’s greatest success. Central Congregational Church, 2 Webster Street, Middleborough.
‘Dog Sees God’ (8:00pm)
Come out on July 1st and 2nd and see The Collective’s first full-length play! “Dog Sees God” by Burt V. Royal. When CB’s dog dies from rabies, CB begins to question the existence of an afterlife. His best friend is too burnt out to provide any coherent speculation; his sister has gone goth; his ex-girlfriend has recently been institutionalized; and his other friends are too inebriated to give him any sort of solace. But a chance meeting with an artistic kid, the target of this group’s bullying, offers CB a peace of mind and sets in motion a friendship that will push teen angst to the very limits. Be aware that this play includes adult themes. Admission is only a donation. All proceeds go to The South Coast LGBT Network. Saint Andrews Russell House, 169 Belleville Rd, New Bedford.
Sunday, July 3rd
Sunday Stroll at Destruction Brook (10:00am-11:00am)
Join the Coalition on a morning stroll through a local conservation area. Not only is walking outdoors great exercise for your body and mind, but you’ll also learn about unique history and ecology of each location along the way. This week’s walk will take place at Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust’s Destruction Brook Woods property. Destruction Brook Woods, 201 Slades Corner Road, Dartmouth.
FREE 34th Annual Jazz Concert at NB Unitarian (11:00am-12:30pm)
An annual favorite returns! The 34th year of this highly respected annual performance by the NB Jazz Ensemble will feature some of the regions finest players, including:
John Harrison III, piano, Dan Schwartz, percussion, Tiny Tavares, vocal, Stan Strickland, vocal/sax/flute, Dori Rubbicco, vocal, Michael Lavoie, acoustic bass, Yoron Israel, drums. This event is FREE and open to all ages, donations are happily accepted to offset the cost of the concert and support church programs. This years program will be performed with the spirit and love of our brother Armsted Christian in every note, every verse, and every song. First Unitarian Church In New Bedford, 71 8th St.
Music and Wine- Pumpkin Head Ted (1:00pm-5:00p)
Pack some snacks and come enjoy our wine while you listen to free, live local music! Pumpkin Head Ted is a mostly acoustic 5-piece ensemble that defies category.They bring together an eclectic mix of textures and rhythms that draws on blues, jazz, country, rock, Afro-Latin, among others, without being bound by these traditions. Knotty Pine Catering will be on hand grilling up some great food for sale 12:30-4:30. Running Brook Vineyards, 335 Old Fall River Rd., North Dartmouth.
