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Well it’s that time of year where the weather begins to turn. Has it seemed like this year’s summer passed especially fast? I never lugged my air conditioner down from the attic. Fast and mild. Autumn means cool mornings and evenings, but pleasant days. Luckily for us that means the only thing stopping you from a event filled weekend is a sweatshirt, hoodie or thermal shirt. Autumn is a time jam packed with festivals and other events, so gear up and head out there!
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Friday, September 19th
Dock-U-Mentaries: Home Movies from the Fishing Industry (7:00pm)
The Dock-U-Mentaries Film Series continues with an evening of home movies from the industry. Films about the working waterfront are screened in the theater of the Corson Maritime Learning Center, located at 33 William Street in downtown New Bedford. All programs are open to the public and presented free of charge. The hour long program will include short videos and images of life at sea and on shore provided by fishing families. Get a firsthand view of life on a commercial fishing boat with film shot by fishermen at sea. Reminisce about the days of wooden boats and the old Scallop Festival.
Painting with a Splash: Tropical Paradise (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.
9th Annual Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival (Friday-Sunday)
The most upscale wine and food festival on the East Coast has quickly become one of the most anticipated food and wine events in the country. Rosecliff, Marble House and The Elms host more than 100 of the world’s finest vintners and some of New England’s finest restaurants and food purveyors for a remarkable three-day experience. Don’t miss it!
Saturday, September 20th
UMass Dartmouth Fall Flea Market and Arts and Craft Fair (9:00am-2:00pm)
The UMass Dartmouth Labyrinth Foundation, will hold the first annual outdoor Fall Flea Market and Arts and Crafts Fair (rain date: September 27) in parking lot two on the North Dartmouth Campus, 285 Old Westport Road. Vendors may secure space (equivalent to area of a parking space) for $10.00. Each vendor may secure multiple spaces. UMass Dartmouth students may secure a space for $5.00. Vendors may display and sell from this space. For more info visit www.umassd.edu.
Silverbrook ACUSHNET Country Store (9:00am-4:00pm)
SWEET CORN HAS ARRIVED! The Silverbrook Country Store is the home of The Pereria Bread Co. (a tasty little division of Silverbrook Farm) where they make their Famous Pies and Breads, as well as jams, sauces and other great food products.
It is also the home of their Farm Stand that is open to the public every Saturday and Sunday. Silverbrook Country Store also has a wonderful and unique line of crafts including their popular candle/potpourri items and a great selection of handmade Amish items that truly make great gifts for any occasion.
Dartmouth YMCA Fall Festival and 5k/10k (11:00am-4:00pm)
Dartmouth YMCA’s annual Fall Festival and 5K/10K Road Race is FREE to families. Toe Jam Puppet Band will be providing music and entertainment along with a magician, reptiles, pony rides, kid’s games, fire engines, pumpkin decorating and more!!
Painting with a Splash: Sea Critter (Family Paint), Moonlit Tree, & Horseneck Beach (12:30pm, 3:00 & 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.
Meat, Seafood and More Raffle (5:00pm-8:00pm)
At the Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. 5 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meat raffle. Over 50 winners. Serving: Italian grinder, salad, potato chips and beverage, $6.50. 121 Mt. Pleasant St.
NBSO’s 99th season kick-off: Spellbound at the “Z” (7:30pm)
Welcome to opening night of SPELLBOUND, the NBSO’s 2014-2015 season! The spellbinding season begins with the return of one of the most popular NBSO guest artists of all time, pianist Roberto Plano. Roberto will once again put us under his spell as he performs Robert Schumann’s dazzling Piano Concerto in A Minor with its dramatic opening featuring a fierce cascade on piano. The concert program also includes Paul Dukas’s symphonic poem The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, recognized by many from the Disney film Fantasia, and Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s most popular work, Scheherazade, inspired by the tales of The Arabian Nights.
Sunday, September 21st
Silverbrook ACUSHNET Country Store (9:00am-4:00pm)
SWEET CORN HAS ARRIVED!! The Silverbrook Country Store is the home of The Pereria Bread Co. (a tasty little division of Silverbrook Farm) where they make their Famous Pies and Breads, as well as jams, sauces and other great food products. It is also the home of their Farm Stand that is open to the public every Saturday and Sunday. Silverbrook Country Store also has a wonderful and unique line of crafts including their popular candle/potpourri items and a great selection of handmade Amish items that truly make great gifts for any occasion.
Corvettes and Classics Super Cruise at Fort Taber (9:00am-3:00pm)
Trophies for top corvettes, classics, trucks, motorcycles as well as food, raffles and music by Johnny Angel. All proceeds benefit Fort Taber Military Museum. Phone: (508) 542-1871. Fort Taber Park.
Edaville’s Carnival Day! (10:00am-5:00pm)
Edaville USA is exceptionally enthusiastic to be hosting a terrifically special Carnival Day on September 21st. Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, Welcome to Edaville USA Carnival. Rides and excitement are everywhere to be seen.
It’s a Classic Carnival with all the splendor of the Big Top! The park will have plenty of local vendors, all of our rides, and of course the train and Dinoland. All rides and attractions are included in general park admission, so guests will be able to visit Dinoland and also enjoy unlimited use of all park amusements. General admission will be $20, with free entrance to guests under the age of 2, and $17 for seniors. Tickets can be purchased online by visiting www.edaville.com or at the park entrance.
Elephant Appreciation Day and Birthday Party for Ruth & Emily (12:30pm-3:00pm)
Join us at the elephant exhibit from 12 – 3pm and wish our Asian elephants a happy birthday! At 12:30pm the keepers will give a birthday cake to the elephants and cards signed by the zoo’s visitors. Visit the education stations where you can learn more about Asian elephants and small steps you can take at home to help make a big difference for all elephants. If you would like to bring a gift for Emily and Ruth – donations will be taken of unopened packages of unsalted shelled peanuts, dried fruit, and yogurt covered raisins.
Painting with a Splash: Fall Tree (15 and over) (1:30pm)
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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