12 Things To Do This Weekend (10-12 May)

Temperatures will range from 70-75 degrees, with a 60% of rain on Sunday. Don’t let the possible rain deter you from the many events that are beginning to pop up! Most of the events were pulled from our event calendar  where you can find hundreds of local area events each month. Are you a local business and want to sponsor this high traffic, weekend guide? Contact info@newbedfordguide.com for more details. Have an event to add? Check out our tutorial. For more info, you can click on each title. Know of another event this weekend? Post a reply!

Friday, May 10th

New Bedford Harbor in a New Light Open Reception (3:00 pm -6:00 pm)
The New Bedford Art Museum is pleased to announce their exhibition, “New Bedford Harbor in a New Light,” featuring recent work by more than thirty artists working within a range of different media. This all encompassing exhibition is curated by Kim Barry, Willoughby Elliott, and Lasse Antonsen.

In an open call, the three curators invited artists to create work inspired by the New Bedford harbor, history and culture. The works on display range widely in terms of subject matter, referencing ocean eddies, acidification, the fishing industry, pollution, immigration and personal history. Stylistically the exhibition spans from gestural mark making in oil painting, through photography and sculpture, to meditative video work exploring the many sources of water that feed into the harbor.

The exhibition is accompanied by a comprehensive catalog featuring work by each artist with a statement about their work. The catalog also includes essays by noted scholars, historians, and researchers from the South Coast.

1st Annual Spring into Spring Fashion/Art Show (7:00 pm-9:00 pm)
This event is unique because all of the models are either guests or volunteers of the breakfast program or members of Pilgrim UCC. Greater New Bedford Vocational Technical School Culinary Arts department is providing the food. Master of ceremonies for the evening is Phil Paleologos from WBSM Radio. Taylor J. Cormier and friends are going to provide musical entertainment during intermission. Pilgrim United Church of Christ 635 Purchase Street, New Bedford. 1/2 block south of the Zeiterion Theater. Parking available in lot behind Pilgrim UCC. entrance of lot on school street. Suggested donation is $8 and a donation of a non perishable breakfast food item such as pancake mix, maple syrup, seltzer water,equal, sugar, ketchup, fork, knives, spoons, napkins, coffee, tea, coco and bottled water.

Southcoast Children’s Theatre: Peter Pan (7:30 pm-10:30 pm)
SouthCoast Children’s Theatre’s goal is to strive to give the children of SouthCoast the opportunity to be involved in a professional learning atmosphere as it relates to the performing arts. Teaching children respect for others while at the same time building self-esteem and reinforcing team work to achieve a common goal. That goal being to allow children in grades one through eight to participate in a production of children’s age appropriate theatre. Come see 76 of the SouthCoast areas talented actors and actresses perform this broadway classic! May 10-11, 2013. Visit www.southcoastchildrenstheatre.com for tickets and complete show information.

Celtic by Candlelight featuring Butch McCarthy and Dori Legge (8:00 pm-11:00 pm)
Head to the Celtic Coffee House for another edition of Celtic by Candlelight, this time featuring the music of Butch McCarthy and Dorri Legge. Enjoy the candlelit ambiance with a glass of wine and an entree from their new menu. FREE admission. All are welcome. The Celtic is increasingly becoming a bigger and bigger player in the music scene and are booked months ahead. The Celtic now serves alcohol, so you won’t have to order coffee and stay up all night!

Saturday, May 11th

Knitting Wired (10:00 am -4:00 pm)
Expand your knitting horizons and get wired! Wire is a wonderful, flexible medium to use to make delicate and interesting jewelry. In this class they’ll cover the basics of working with wire and make simple but beautiful pieces that can also be embellished with beads. The class will cover resources and materials and various techniques for successful wire knitting. Wire working or jewelry making skill not required but basic knit skills necessary. Bring lunch.

Massachusetts Student Veteran Appreciation Day (Boston) (10:30 am -4:30 pm)
The Massachusetts Student Veteran Appreciation Day is a FREE event focused on pairing Veterans with the resources needed to have success in higher education. This is a fantastic opportunity for Vets to directly connect with Veteran friendly public and private schools, the VA, the MA Dept. of Veteran Services, and numerous other Veteran service providers. Full details: http://www.vet-ed.eventbrite.com/

Mother-Daughter Brunch w/ Spanish Classical Guitar Day 1: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Celtic Coffee house is a music destination that features a wide diversity of styles of music. Head to the Celtic Saturday from 11 am – 3 pm for a Mother-Daughter Brunch special featuring guitarist Lucas Patti. Lots of exciting menu options to choose from, as well as special brunch cocktails. Outdoor seating available!

7th Annual Opening of the Bay 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
At its core, Community Boating Center (CBC) connects Greater New Bedford’s at-risk youth with mentors to enhance their lives. Our flagship program is the Summer Youth Sailing Program which uses boating as a tool to help instill important life lessons such as integrity, sound judgment, and teamwork. About 70% of the children attending our program are from low-income families. They simply do not have the ability to pay! The Opening of the Bay fundraiser allows these students to participate free of charge. Tickets are $65 per person. Event includes Dinner, Dancing, Silent Auction, Balloon raffle and is always FUN. Lets support the youth of greater New Bedford. The future of our community is directly linked to our efforts to enrich the lives and foster the interests of the next generations! Lets keep them off the streets and engaged in positive programs! Tickets can be purchased here: http://www.communityboating.org/

Eddie Dillon at The Celtic 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
In the mood to go out, RELAX, and listen to live music? The Celtic Coffee House will be featuring local favorite Eddie Dillon. On the pub side, check out their new drafts and bottles, including offerings from Buzzards Bay Brewing. Also featuring new wine cocktails courtesy of Melissa! See you tonight!

NBSO Classical VI: All Beethoven 8:00 pm-10:00 pm
Enjoy classical music, particularly Beethoven? Then you be dazzled by the 2011 winner of the Cleveland International Piano Competition Alexander Schimpf. Schimpf, who will be showcasing his talent at the Zeiterion, will be featuring Ludwig van Beethoven’s Egmont Overture, Piano Concerto No. 4 in G, and Symphony No. 3, Eroica. TICKETS: $55 $45 $35 $20.

Sunday, May 11th (HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!!)

FREE Belly Dancing Class 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Looking for something fun to do with mom this Mothers Day? Erica Clavin is offering a FREE belly dancing class at III Suns on 2171 Acushnet Ave. from 4-6pm. More: http://live-gwe.com/

Women’s Fund Tiara 5K 9:00 am – 11:00 pm (Mattapoisett)
5K Run/Walk and Kid’s Fun Run! 3 yrs. to 12 yrs. –2 age groups w/staggered start. Age 5 and under must be accompanied on the run by an adult who does not need to register for the Fun Run. Registrants in the Kid’s Fun Run will receive medals. Parking at “the sand pit” or at ORR with shuttle van service from ORR starting at 7:00am. Runner drop off at Oxford Creamery. Entry Fee 5K Run- $30. Kid’s Fun Run $5.00. Awards Runners – Overall male and female. Top 3 finishers, male and female, in each of 7 divisions,based on age. Walkers – top three, male and female. Refreshments provided after the race. Bib Pickup: Saturday, May 11 from 1 – 5 PM at Oxford Creamery or on Race Day between 7:00 and 8:30am. Results By Racewire. Posted at www.racewire.com

Create a Team Visit www.womensfundtiara5K.com to create a team. Teams and individuals are encouraged to fundraise. Prizes on race day will be awarded to the team most creatively attired, and to the team or individual who raised most funds.

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