Free evening concerts in a garden setting might sound like just a pleasant idea. At New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, they are a weekly occurrence. New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park has announced its 2014 Thursdays in the Park Concert Series. The free concerts takes place Thursday evenings each week during the summer from July 17-August 28 from 6:30-7:30 in New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park’s garden, 33 William Street, downtown New Bedford. In the event of inclement weather, the performance will be moved indoors.
The schedule for the concerts is as follows:
- July 17: Jim McGrath (sea music)
- July 24: Crabgrass (maritime music)
- July 31: Afrika Rainbow (Cape Verdean reggae)
- August 7: Marieke Slovin (Maritime stories and songs)
- August 14: Debra Cowan (maritime ballads)
- August 21: Nettukkusqk Singers (Native American song)
- August 28: Sharks Come Cruisin’ (Sea Chantey Punk)