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The weekend outlook, in terms of weather, is a wet one. Temperatures will range from a lowest high of 57 degrees on Sunday, to a high of 67 degrees today. It will be rainy with showers, showers, and a few showers respectively. A real bummer of weather for Memorial Day. However, as we’ve mentioned in the past, we are hardy New Englanders and that is what raincoats and umbrellas are for. Sitting on the coach isn’t living! However, if you simply don’t like rain, there are plenty of indoor activities too! A full list of memorial and military related services can be viewed here
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Friday, May 24th
New Bedford Harbor in a New Light (12:00 pm – 5:00 pm)
The New Bedford Art Museum’s newest exhibition, “New Bedford Harbor in a New Light” features recent work by more than 30 artists in a range of different media, curated by Kim Barry, Willoughby Elliott, and Lasse Antonsen. Artists were invited to create work inspired by the New Bedford harbor, history and culture.
The works on display range widely in terms of subject matter, referencing ocean eddies, acidification, the fishing industry, pollution, immigration and personal history. Stylistically the exhibition spans from gestural mark making in oil painting, through photography and sculpture, to meditative video work exploring the many sources of water that feed into the harbor. The Art Museum has placed a photo set on Flickr to tempt you here.
Celtic By Candlelight w/ Butch McCarthy (8:00 pm-10:00 pm)
The Celtic has become a welcome music venue for those of us you who don’t enjoy binge drinking, knocking over ice sculptures and bending whaleman memorial statue harpoons. A much more mature, and relaxed atmosphere and a broad musical offering than most in the city. Join them for a candlelit evening of music, food and drinks from the new pub menu. Enjoy the music of popular local musician, Butch McCarthy.
Saturday, May 25th
DNRT Bird Walk (8:00 am -9:00 am)
Love nature? Fancy yourself and amateur birder? Here’s a great opportunity to do both with an expert leading the way and answering all your questions. Leader Michael Boucher from the Paskamansett Bird Club is offering a free guided bird walk at DNRT’s Ridge Hill Reserves in Dartmouth. The Ridge Hill Reserve boasts beautiful Pitch Pines and hemlocks, White Pines and mature American Beech stands, as well as Red Maple swamp.
FREE Krav Maga, Fitness & Self-Defense For Women (11:00 am -12:00 pm)
Looking to shed a few pounds? Perhaps you are already an athlete and looking for new challenges? Krav Maga is a form of self-defense devised by a real world Israeli Commando based on real life experiences. This is a modern form of self-defense that includes a fitness element that can be done by ALL skill and fitness levels. These classes are FREE. Get in shape and learn to kick butt.
Car Wash to benefit Boy Scout Troop 7 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Local Boy Scout Troop 7 is having a car wash to raise funds to be able to go to summer camp and other activities. The idea is to show them that work and effort is the way to pay the way and build character. Hey, let your car stay dirty and then these kids will stay home and play XBox all day and melt their brains. They’ll then enter the workforce with these melted brains and operate heavy machinery within society and it’ll be YOUR fault.
A weekend of great activities for the entire family, with ZERO alcohol served so there will be no meatheads to worry about, like in certain…ahem local festivals. Amusement rides, Portuguese food, game booths, a barn sale, raffles, and fresh baked local goodies. Saturday will be a Blessing of the Bikes. There is also a Classic Car show on Sunday. Best of all is admission is FREE. Saturday & Sunday from Noon-11:00 pm, and Monday from Noon-5 pm. More info? Head to www.sjnfreetown.org
CARE Southcoast Fundraiser 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Who DOESN’T love animals, beer and live music? All 3 with raffles and prizes during the CARE South Coast Fundraiser to benefit the Center for Animal Rescue & Education. Nothing painfaul, just show up listen to live music, eat great food and drink beer. As if you weren’t going to stop in at Rose Alley anyway!
March Against Monsanto (New Bedford) 1:30 pm
In solidarity with over 40 countries and more than 250 cities worldwide, New Bedford, MA will be joining the movement to MARCH AGAINST MONSANTO. Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/565500306813790/
Rebecca Correia Live at Fay’s (Dartmouth, MA) 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Rebecca Correia is back in town and playing at Fay’s! She just released a new album in March so there will be plenty to offer old and new fans alike. Fay’s offers some of the best food, drinks and special this side if the Rio Grande. Join this collision of world class music, food and drinks for a night you won’t forget!
Sunday, May 26th
Acoustic Sunrise – Morning Glory Cafe 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
In what is perhaps the most unique breakfast next to Leggs ‘n Eggs, you can enjoy breakfast and live music every Sunday at Morning Glory Café, in the South End. Amanda Rae will serenade you from 9:30-12:30 while you enjoy the best breakfast in town!
Memorial Day Bike Run 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sponsored By Whaling City Motorcycle Club. 11:00 AM kickstands up, Fort Taber. Run to benefit Massachusetts Iraq and Afghanistan Fallen Heroes Memorial and the New Bedford Women’s Center. A $20 ride ticket gets you in on the ride, admission to the after party, and one raffle ticket. A $5 general admission ticket gets you through the door.
2nd Annual “You’ve Gotta CRAWL Before You Can Walk” Pub… 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fundraiser benefiting the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer! Kick-off will be @ Travessia Urban Winery, Downtown New Bedford, MA @ 1pm! Tickets are $20, which includes: Food, 90’s Music Trivia (for Prizes), a Souvenir T-Shirt, Drinks (not included in the price), opportunities to win GREAT/UNIQUE raffle prizes! You can pay at any of the bars/restaurants listed below. The following bars/restaurants have joined the crawl this year, the schedule is as follows:
*1-2pm Travessia Urban Winery
*2-3pm Cork Wine & Tapas (Apps)
*3-4pm Rose Alley Ale House
*4-5pm Pier 37 (Apps)
*5-6pm Slainte Irish Pub
*6-7pm Pour Farm Tavern (Apps)
*7-8pm Hibernia Irish Pub
Rock-A-Vet Benefit Concert 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Poirier Post, VFW Appleton Street. Raise money for the Children’s Hospital in Boston & Veterans Transition House For more info call the post at (508) 995-3610.
Monday, May 27th
Full list of official Memorial Day events in New Bedford here: http://www.newbedfordguide.com/memorial-day-weekend-new-bedford/2013/05/20. For other events check our calendar: http://www.newbedfordguide.com/community/events/weekly/22.2013/.
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