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Crikey, old man Winter is cranky. The good news is that each day this weekend will get progressively warmer. The lesser good news – not bad – is that we’ll have spots of snow on Saturday and Sunday. It’s not bad news per se, because it’ll only be enough snow to pretty things up by making them white again – concealing the car exhaust stripes running the length of the snowbanks. The chairs, mattresses, and signs that you are using to reserve your parking spots will only require a broom to expose. Having said that, don’t let anything stop you from heading out and enjoying the activities being offered across the South Coast!
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Friday, February 6th
Judith Klein Art Gallery: “Rouge” (6-8:00pm)
Group exhibition “Rouge.” Feb. 11-March 6. Opening reception 5-8 p.m. on Feb. 14. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, weekends by appointment, 5-9 p.m. every AHA! Night (second Thursdays). (508) 965-7396. 127 W. Rodney French Blvd.
Painting with a Splash: Wine Pour w/ Fritz (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.
A Series of International Films at UMass Dartmouth (7:30pm-8:30pm)
UMass Dartmouth: Presents A Series of International Films: “Key of Life.” Free. CVPA, Room 153, 285 Old Westport Road.
Saturday, February 7th
Dollar-a-Bag book sale (Fairhaven) (9:00am-1:00pm)
Huge selection of good books and a large selection of used books sold at reasonable prices-most are 50 cents. Computer and Wifi available to the public. Help with our on-going puzzle, or join in a game of Scrabble. Coffee and desserts available. Church of the Good Shepherd 357 Main St. Fairhaven. Email: andreat120@comcast.net.
Take Your Child to the Library Day & Great Backyard Bird Count (Mattapoisett) (10:00am-4:00pm, 11:00pm)
Drop in for a variety of fun activities! Learn about bird identification and how to observe and record birds in your own backyard! At 7 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett Free Public Library.
Frederick Douglass, the Underground Railroad and the Civil War (2:00pm-4:00pm)
Presentation and discussion with historian David Blight. Prof. Blight will discuss “Living a New Life: Frederick Douglass Finds Freedom and His Voice in New Bedford. National Park Service Corson Theater. 33 William St., New Bedford. Co-sponsored by the New Bedford Historical Society and the Whaling National Historical Park.
The Boatbuilders Show on Cape Cod (2:00pm-7:00pm)
The ninth Annual Boatbuilders’ Show on Cape Cod, “the best little boat show in the Northeast,” returns February 6-8, 2015 to the Resort and Conference Center in Hyannis. During the past eight years, more than 22,000 people have visited the show for the opportunity to see an amazing selection of unique, custom and limited-production boats in wood and fiberglass. The unique boat show focuses on smaller builders of custom and limited production boats. Resort & Conference Center at Hyannis, 35 Scudder Ave. Hyannis, Mass.
Painting with a Splash: Me and You Sunset w/ Ann & Lighthouse w/ Blaine (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.
Steven Viera Memorial Fundraiser (7:00pm-12:00am)
Steven Viera, 30 yrs. old, was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident, November 25. Money raised at this event will go to help pay for funeral costs. Tickets in advance $10.00 per Linda 774-218-3586. Email: lindaplaud@verizon.net. VFW 109 Middle St. Fairhaven, Mass.
Sunday, February 8th
Hawthorne Country Club Bridal Show (12:00pm-4:00pm)
Know someone planning on getting married this year? Let them know about the Bridal Show at Hawthorne Country Club this Sunday, Feb. 8th from 12-4 pm. The event is free for brides and their guests. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and champagne will be served, and brides will have the chance to win door prizes. For more information contact 508-997-3377.
Vendors: Alexandras Bridal, Amy’s Town Florist, Angela Greenlaw Photography, Photography By Angelina Rose, Artisan Bake Shop, Artistic Wedding Video Group, B-Sharp Entertainment, Brycin Productions, Confections, Dartmouth Residence Inn by Marriott, Delightful Designs, Erickson’s Florist, Felicia’s Perfect Setting, Folia Invitations & Gifts, Imagemakers Photographic Artists, It Works Global, Jason Mello Digital DJ & Uplighting, JP’s Limousine Service, Katelyn Webb Beauty, Laurel Hill Photography, Lima Entertainment Group, Main Street Formals, Inc., MC Music, Nancy’s Bakery, Robert Manny Photography, Roberts House of Formals, ROCKSTAR LIMO, Salon Salon Limousine, Silver City Video Productions, Slade Formal Wear, Sweet Streams Chocolate Fountains, The Floral Place, Waterfront Grille, World Wise Travel, Yvette Frazier Floral Design. Find out more here.
Lakeville Winterfest Celebration (Lakeville) (1:00-6:00pm)
Cooking demonstrations, cookies, magician, storytime, music, crafts and more. For those looking to get involved, email mitzi-hollenbeck@gmail.com. Ted Williams Camp.
Flamenco Vivo at the “Z.” (2:00pm)
One of the nation’s premiere Spanish dance companies brings the fiery passion of Flamenco to The Z! Under the direction of Founding Artistic Director Carlota Santana, Flamenco Vivo transcends cultural boundaries with its cutting edge, dramatic works that the Washington Post has called “intense and vivid.” This fierce night of Spanish dance and music features lamenting solos, sizzling duets, and full-company dancers clad in vivid colors and ornate costumes.
15th Annual Frederick Douglass Community Read-a-thon (2:00p-6:00pm)
Te New Bedford Historical Society is hosting the Fifteenth Annual Community Read-a-thon of the first autobiography of Frederick Douglass, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave written by Himself (1845). This event is being held in celebration of African American History Month and honors Douglass as one of the great men of the 19th century, an early advocate for African American civil rights and the rights of women. This year we will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the community read-a-thon. Our chairperson for the event this year is Carl Cruz. First Unitarian Church, 71 Eighth Street, New Bedford.
Painting with a Splash: Sunset Lighthouse w/ Blaine (6:00pm)
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.
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