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Saturday, January 20th
Women’s Forum & PerSisterhood Luncheon (10:00am-1:00pm)
Join us for a curated discussion on Southcoast Women’s Issues including misogyny in the workplace, biased local media, public safety and more. Please RSVP using the google form. Lunch will be served. Part of the Weekend of Women 2018. Open to Female and non-binary individuals. Men who wish to participate should join the march at 2pm and activism meetup at 3pm following this event. Free to attend. Bristol Community College, 800 Purchase St., New Bedford.
South Shore Wine & Food Expo (1:00pm-8:03pm)
Chef cooking and sampling paired foods and more! The 2018 South Shore Food & Wine Expo is ready to amaze you! Read on to find out more about what you can see and do at this year’s show. Tickets sell out – these also make great holiday gifts so plan ahead and buy early. Featuring more wineries pouring hundreds of wines on both floors combined and unlike other Expos food is INCLUDED in your ticket price for the Grand Tasting. This is the perfect place to learn about your favorite wines and food or to make new discoveries. What do I get for my admission?
Ability to taste as many wines as you would like as well as food samples from some great New England Chefs, area restaurants as well as a chocolate and cheese area. Access to some of the latest and greatest products on Vendor Row. Plymouth – Memorial Hall, 83 Court Street, Plymouth.
Women’s March New Bedford (2:00pm-3:00pm)
Anniversary of the Women’s March in downtown New Bedford, MA. Starting at Custom House Square. Open to all! Children and families welcome. Come with your group and bring a sign! Singers include Miss New Bedford 2017 Sara Achorn and Showstoppers Performing Arts, Inc. Speakers include U.S. Representative Bill Keating and Poet Laureate Patricia Gomes.
Statement of March Values: In all areas, ATMA and all March affiliates stand for equal rights, religious tolerance, freedom of the press, science, inclusivity, social justice, economic freedom, and fundamental human decency. Custom House Square, 21 Barkers Lane, New Bedford.
New Bedford Watercolor Drawings- works by Carl Simmons (5:00pm-8:00pm)
We are excited to announce Groundwork’s first exhibition of 2018, “New New Bedford Watercolor Drawings”- recent works on paper by Carl Simmons. Carl creates colorful grotesque portraitures inspired by his passion for the preservation of local history coupled with an interest in the inevitable decay of matter and information. We hope you can join us to celebrate at the Opening Reception, Saturday, January 20th from 5-8pm, snacks, drinks and music from Carl’s record collection provided! Exhibition dates: 1/20/18- 2/28/18. Groundwork, 1213 Purchase St., New Bedford.
Ken Richards – Pub Side Acoustic (6:00pm-9:00pm)
Ken Richards solo acoustic on the pub side. Greasy Luck Brewpub, 791 Purchase St., New Bedford.
Mass Attack Roller Derby “Meet & Greet” (6:00pm-9:00pm)
Mass Attack Roller Derby will be hosting their first Meet & Greet of the 2018 year and we want YOU to lace up and join the pack. Have you had an interest in roller derby and wondered how you can get involved? Are you looking for a way to incite challenge and change into your new year? Our Meet & Greets are a great, low-key time to meet the skaters and officials of Mass Attack Roller Derby. Come ask questions and learn what it takes to be a new rookie skater, or official!
Hang out and get a preview of life with our league! Admission to open skate is $10 and skate rental is $3, charged by Carousel Family Fun Center. Skate, chat, and have a good time with us! If you have your own skates, bring them! Our open recruiting night is Monday 1/22/18, also held at Carousel Family Fun Center, 4 David Drown Blvd. Fairhaven MA. This night is a more formal orientation into the league and information on that can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/145790885984919/.
