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The weekend outlook, is one just like last weekend’s: absolutely fantastic temperature wise! Sunny all weekend with ZERO chance of rain. Talk about PERFECT weather for outdoor activities!
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Friday, September 27th
Lunchtime Jazz Series At The Custom House Square (12:30 p.m.)
Love some jazz or live music? Mayor Jon Mitchell announced that the newly opened Custom House Square will be home to a four-week “Lunchtime Jazz Series” beginning on Friday, September 20th at 12:30 pm. Additional concerts will be held on September 27th, October 4th, and October 11th. The concerts, presented by the Office of the Mayor, will feature acclaimed local saxophonist Marcus Monteiro with a different accompanying musician each week. Custom House Square is nestled in downtown New Bedford steps from galleries, shopping, dining, museums and the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.
Whaling Museum “Following the Fish” exhibition (6:00 pm-7:30 p.m.)
An innovative exhibit titled “Following Fish – Navigate Through the New Bedford Fishery” opens Friday, September 27, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. “Following Fish” debuts on the eve of the port’s tenth annual Working Waterfront Festival and precedes a gala concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Cook Memorial Theater to benefit the festival’s programming. Concert tickets are available at the door for $10. The public is cordially invited to the exhibit opening; RSVP is required in advance by calling (508) 997-0046, ext. 100.
Musical Tastes: Wine, Beer, & Food Tasting Fundraiser (7:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.)
Like the idea of merging beer, wine, food, live Jazz, dancing and raffles? Head to the United Fisherman Club on Orchard Street and have a blast while benefitting the Dartmouth School Music Program.
Working Waterfront Festival Music “Sampler” (7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.)
$10 gets your 10 performances of music, poetry and stories from Chesapeake Bay, New Foundland, Alaska, and New England. Money goes to help fund the free annual Working Waterfront Festival. Takes place at the Whaling Museum Theater.
Zombie Film Meet & Greet w/ Crew and Roller Derby Girls (9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.)
Does it get better than zombies, beer, rock ‘n roll and roller derby girls? We think not! Head to No Problemo for a Meet & Greet and some good grub. FREE Show for 21+.
Saturday, September 28th
Annual Fall Bird Walk on Slocum River Reserve (Dartmouth, MA) (8:00 am-10:00 am)
Join DNRT and the Paskamansett Bird Club on their annual bird walk at the Slocum River Reserve. Discover what migrants may be lingering on this beautiful natural area co-owned by DNRT and The Trustees of Reservations. Phone: 508.991.2289 or e-mail: info@dnrt.org.
Family Fun Fest (Dartmouth, MA) (10:00 am-4:00 pm)
Lloyd Center for the Environment has a ton of activities planned near the end of the month. Butterfly tagging, face painting, guided hikes, reptiles & amphibians, dip netting, tours, live animals and more!
King Richard’s Faire (Carver) (10:30 am-6:00 am)
“Entertainment, exciting rides and skilled games abound on the enchanting 80-acre site of King Richard’s Faire. Hundreds of talented entertainers perform non-stop throughout the day. Visit any of our eight vibrant stages and be enthralled by acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, minstrels, dancers, fire eaters, puppeteers and exotic tigers. Enjoy our beautiful white lion and cute tiger cubs.” Runs through October 20th.
Working Waterfront Festival: Day 1 (11:00 am-6:00 pm)
More than simply a celebration, the Working Waterfront Festival is a unique opportunity for the public to get a firsthand understanding of commercial fishing culture and for the fishing community to tell its’ own story. The free, family friendly event presents all that goes into bringing seafood from the ocean to the table in a way that is hands-on, educational, and fun. Read More: http://www.newbedfordguide.com/working-waterfront-festival-2/2013/07/30
Sunday, September 22nd
Autumn bike ride around Bio-Reserve (Fall River, MA) (8:45 am)
Bike Fall River will host an Autumn ride around the beautiful Bio-Reserve Sunday September 29, 2013. The riding will take place all on road and will pass through Fall River, Freetown, Dartmouth and Westport.
Sharon’s Walk (10:00 am-1:00 pm)
Southcoast™ Health System and FUN 107 are proud to announce Sharon’s Walk, the fourth annual memorial walk and family-friendly event to honor Sharon and Elaine Fogaren. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care’s Patient Caregiver Assistance Fund and the Southcoast Breast Center. The 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) walk will take place around Fort Taber.
Working Waterfront Festival: Day 2 (11:00 am-6:00 pm)
More than simply a celebration, the Working Waterfront Festival is a unique opportunity for the public to get a firsthand understanding of commercial fishing culture and for the fishing community to tell its’ own story. The free, family friendly event presents all that goes into bringing seafood from the ocean to the table in a way that is hands-on, educational, and fun.
3rd Annual Alec J. Viera Memorial Scholarship Fund: Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament (12:30 pm-5:30 pm)
The third annual Alec J. Viera Memorial Scholarship fund Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament will be taking place at Knuckleheads Bar and Grill located at 85 MacArthur Boulevard, downstairs in the event room. There will be great food, a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, and a full service cash bar. The entry fee will be $50.00 with an optional $10.00 bounty. The prize money will be split 50/50. Don’t worry about missing the Pat’s game because they play at 8:00 pm that night!!! We thank you in advance for your continued support for this most worthy cause!!!
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