New Bedford Guide Your Guide to New Bedford and South Coast, MA
We still haven’t shaken the passing showers theme that seems to have been commonly threaded throughout the past few weekends. Yes, moderate temperatures are here to stay – but the rain doesn’t want to seem to let up. If you’re like me, you actually enjoy some rain here and there. It’s good for the earth, it’s good for the soul. However, when you work all week and want to head outdoors to blow off some steam, you want a sunny, clear weekend once in a while! While we’ll dip into the lower 40s in terms of low temperatures, we’ll reach a high of 70 degrees on Sunday. Let’s get out there and enjoy the many things to do on the South Coast!
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Friday, May 30th
6th Annual Our Sisters’ School Visual and Performing Arts Festival (5:00pm-7:00pm)
Live performances at 6 p.m. student led tours at 7 p.m. light refreshments and silent and Parent Association raffle also available. 145 Brownell Ave.
Painting with a Splash: Red Wine Pour & Night In Boston (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.
Saturday, May 31st
“Big Bugs” Bug Tasting (Sandwich) (9:00am-4:00pm)
At Heritage Museums and Gardens: David Rogers “Big Bugs” Bug Tasting and Bug Bash. Crafts, insect safaris, meet the artist and more. Exhibit will run through Oct. 26. 67 Grove St. Sandwich.
Indoor Yard Sale (Acushnet) (9:00am-2:00pm)
Come one come all! Great buys! Bargain prices, lots to see! Yard sale items at fantastic prices. Directions: Stone church on right down the hill from Parting Ways Intersection and Town Hall. Registration/reservations: not applicable. Phone: 508-995-0362. Email: patwessling@mac.com. Acushnet Wesley United Methodist Church 67 Main Street Acushnet, Mass. 02743.
Craft and vendor fair (Middleboro) (9:00-3:00pm)
Craft and vendor fair hosted by Hannah Shaw Chapter No. 147, OES. Crafts, baked goods, refreshments and vendors, such as Lia Sophia, Tastefully Simple, Thirty-One Bags and More! Crafters and vendors should call 508-446-5592 for information regarding reserving a table. $20-$25 plus 1 donated item for opportunities. May Flower Lodge 46 South Main Street Middleboro.
Westport Town Farm Lecture (10:00am-12:00pm)
Lecture “Beset by Idleness and Intemperance: Paupers and Transients of the Poor Farm,” Free for members, $5 for non-members. 830 Drift Road, Westport.
Doodles Arts & Crafts Bake Sale at 3rd Eye (10:30am-12:30pm)
Join the Doodles Art Session and check out the home made treats that will line the window into the classroom. Check out some of the great projects the children have worked on and much, much, more.
Friends of the Tiverton Libraries Book Sale (10:00am-3:00pm)
Annual Book Sale ETC. Thousands of quality used books from $0.25-$2. Members preview 8 a.m.-10 a.m. join for $10. Free admission. In addition to great bargains on gently-used books, this community-wide event has previously offered a cookout, bake sale, plant sale and raffles. Ranger Elementary School, 278 N. Brayton Road.
Newport Art Museum: “Very simple Charm: The Early Life and Work of Richard Morris Hunt in Newport 1858-1878” (5:00pm-7:00pm)
Griswold House Sesquicentennial exhibit “Very simple Charm: The Early Life and Work of Richard Morris Hunt in Newport 1858-1878,” Celebrate the opening of the summer exhibitions. Cash bar. Members FREE, non-members $10 suggested donation. Cash bar. May 31-Sept. 14. 76 Bellevue Ave.
Meat, Seafood and More Raffle (5:00-8:00pm)
At the Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. 5 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meat raffle. Over 50 winners. Serving: Chicken Parmesan w with baked ziti, $9. 121 Mt. Pleasant St.
Painting with a Splash: The Girl & Stormy Night (3:00pm & 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.
“9th Annual “Men Who Cook, Women Who Sing” (Middleboro) (6:00pm-7:00 pm)
At the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Middleboro. Enjoy the talent and tastes of chefs and singers in the community. Suggested donation of $25 at the door, $20 for seniors. (508) 947-1935. 25 South Main St.
Sunday, June 01
Southeastern Massachusetts Festival Chorus: Annual Spring Concert (7:00 pm)
The program will sample the vast and varied collection of wonderful movie music that has been created over the years. Nearly 100 singers will be joined by SMFC’s signature orchestra for this sparkling retrospective of motion picture favorites. 
Art and Artifacts in Bloom (Taunton) (10:00am-5:00pm)
A brilliant floral extravaganza titled Art and Artifacts in Bloom. A unique juxtaposition of art, artifacts, and flowers, Art and Artifacts in Bloom will feature arrangements by 14 prominent regional artists. Registration/reservations not required. Phone: 5086791071. Email: dab@lizzieborden.org. 451 Rock St. Fall River.
Tumbleweed 2014 Vintage Motorcycle Show (East Freetown) (12:00-4:00pm)
2014 Tumbleweed Vintage Motorcycle Show at Tom & Jimmy’s at The Star Drive-In. 205 Myricks Street, East Taunton. This is our 15th annual show. Third time at this location. In 2013 we had close to 400 vintage motorcycles!
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