South Coast Weekend Guide (4-6 Nov)

Trivia question of the week: Herman Melville sets sail from New Bedford harbor on a ship called? Last week’s answer is at the bottom of the article.

Sunny skies are ahead for the weekend. New England weather can be unpredictable like last weekend so let’s enjoy this one. We were lucky to have missed all the snow, being near the ocean has it’s benefits. On Friday it will be sunny with a high of around 52 degrees. Unfortunately the nights are colder with a high of only 30. Saturday may be the cooler of the two days with a high of 49 degrees, low 29. Sunday is looking to be warmer with a high of 56 degrees.

October 4

Herman Melville is alive this week at both the Whaling Museum and The Zeiterion. He was a great writer that lived on Nantucket, shipped out from New Bedford Harbor and sailed many oceans which gave him the ideas for his books. I have not read Moby Dick yet, but, I do recommend seeing it at the Z or watching it. I recently watched the movie on Netflix starring John Hurt as Captain Ahab and Ethan Hawk as his first mate. For those who never plan on reading the book this is the avenue to take. After all he is a world known classic writer and Moby Dick is one of those must reads.

Moby Dick Adaptation is at The Zeiterion (684 Purchase St. New Bedford) on Friday night and Saturday day and again at night. Gare St. Lazzare, Ireland’s best known theater company, is presenting Conor Lovett as a vital one man performance of Herman Melville’s great american novel. He is accompanied by original music by Caoimhin O’Raghallaigh on fiddle, viola, and uileann pipes. This performance holds the audiences spellbound as Lovett tells the classic tale of the sea monster, Capt. Ahab and their epic journey aboard the Pequod. Get your tickets online for $30 a ticket. The times are 7:30pm on Friday, 3pm and 7:30pm on Saturday.

After the show check out Vintage Soul at Candleworks (92 Water St. New Bedford) starting at 8:30pm. Or head to Black Watch Pub (266 Dartmouth St. New Bedford.) for Sherman Lee Dillion and The Mississippi Sound with special guest Joanne Doherty. They will be singing blues and keeping you rocking and rolling all night.

Looking for a more fast pace scene? Head down to the Ice Chest (136 Huttleson Ave.) DJ Eddie Freitas will be their from 9pm – 1am.

October 5

Gallery X (169 Williams St. New Bedford) is having Adult Health Center Art Show  from 11am – 3pm.

Umass Dartmouth Corsairs vs. MIT at 12pm at 285 Old Westport Rd. Dartmouth. Come cheer on your local college football team. Tickets are $5 for adults and  students are Free!

If you missed the performance of Moby Dick at The Zeiterion friday night, you can see it starting at 3pm or again at 7:30pm.

The New Bedford Historical Parks 15th Anniversary is coming so come down between 12-5pm and share a one minute story about the park. Then on November 12th the video will be presented for all to see, that is when the park will be having it’s birthday celebration.

The Standard Times and Salvation Army have joined forces to make the holidays happier for families in need with their 2nd Annual Soup Bowl Supper from rom 5pm – 9pm. They are looking to raise $250,000 this year to. This is being held at Cafe Funchal on 123 Church St., New Bedford. They will be selling tickets which will include a meal consisting of salad, bread, dessert, refreshments, and several choices of soups. They will be also selling soup bowls by artist Seth Rainville and every ticket purchased includes one of the hand crafted soup bowls for free. A silent auction will be going on along with a DJ and live band for entertainment.

With the holidays coming up this is a good cause for many families that could still use some help. Maybe they are unemployed or their hours have been cut back and can’t make ends meet. It always feels good to help others.

After doing a good deed why not celebrate with some live music. Relics will be playing at the Ice Chest (136 Huttleson Ave. Fairhaven) from 9pm – 1am. 21+ only.

October 5

Things are going to be quiet until we’re upon the holidays which are not far off in the future. There is still plenty to do in and around the city. See a movie, visit one of the many museums, stroll through Buttonwood Park Zoo, visit the beach one last time, or go to one of the many delicious restaurants.

For football lovers head over to the Ice Chest Bar & Grille for “All Day NFL Sunday Ticket.” Meet friends, watch your favorite team and enjoy delicious, fresh food.

On Sunday night at Rose Alley Ale House, Kenny Richards with be performing from 6 – 9pm. This is also a great place to try a new beer, listen to music and catch a game.

Every Sunday night starting at 7pm, The Pour Farm Tavern will be having Jam Sessions hosted by Matt Antunes. Jazz, Blues, Funk, or Good Ol’ Rock and Roll are welcome. Want to jam? Contact Matt: straightlaceproductions@comcast.net

For more events, check HERE.

The answer to the  trivia question is: Turnip, that is what people first carved before pumpkins.

Hope everyone has a great weekend. I may attempt to clean out my garage since the temps are still above freezing. I would like to be able to park my car inside before a real big snow storm hits us. Oops! Maybe I just jinxed us, knock on wood. Till next week…