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National Park Service & Working Waterfront Festival team up to offer Free Summer Camp Program

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and the Working Waterfront Festival are teaming up to offer 2 one-week summer camp programs for New Bedford children ages 9-10 (entering grades 4 & 5 in the fall of 2013). Designed to give kids an introduction to the history and culture of the working port from whaling days to the present, camp activities will include: hands-on marine science, arts and crafts, daily fieldtrips, chantey singing and more.

Waynestock 2013: Nine Hours To Save a Life - Three rooms of continuous music

It isn't often that you can literally save a life by enjoying a day of great music. Southeastern Massachusetts is pulling out all the stops with Waynestock 2013 on Sunday, June 9 from 1-10PM. Experience three rooms of non-stop music at the Seaport Inn and Marina, 110 Middle Street in Fairhaven, MA. Waynestock features some of the best music the area has to offer as well as a magician, DJ, raffle, tarot card readings, chair massages and both live and silent auctions. A $15.00 donation gets you an all-access pass!

Cape Verdean Culture highlighted in Upcoming Events

New Bedford, MA --Two events celebrating Cape Verdean history and culture will be held at the Main Branch of the New Bedford Public Library on July 1. “Our Cape Verdean Legacy: 1935-2013” will feature Anna Lima Delgado, the “Creola Genealogista” and internet blogger. The event starts at 7pm. Ms Delgado will draw upon her extensive knowledge of Cape Verdean history, genealogy and culture in the presentation and interpretation of the “Cape Verde Poor Relief Stereopticon Show. Created in 1935, the show includes seldom seen slides featuring daily life in Cape Verde.

Publication of Winning the Game and Other Stories by Rubem Fonseca

North Dartmouth, MA. Tagus Press at UMass Dartmouth, in partnership with the University Press of New England (UPNE), announces the publication of Winning the Game and Other Stories by Rubem Fonseca, translated by Clifford E. Landers. With an unflinching, unsentimental eye and a soupçon of black humor, Fonseca chronicles the foibles, manias, and obsessions of the people of Brazil’s metropolises.

May Portholes Programming Explores the Cultural Mosaic of the Working Port

In September 2013, the Working Waterfront Festival will mark its’ tenth anniversary. To celebrate, we are presenting Portholes, a series of free, monthly programs designed to engage local residents and members of the commercial fishing industry in conversations about critical issues facing the working waterfront. The Portholes Project is partially funded through a grant from Mass Humanities. Each month’s programming centers around a theme. Programming during the month of May explores the Cultural Mosaic of the Working Port.

Director Stephen R. Kay will audition actors for John Belluso’s drama Henry Flamethrowa

Tryouts for the two male and one female roles will be held in the handicap accessible Your Theatre, Inc. Performance Complex at St. Martin’s Church, 136 Rivet St. at County St., New Bedford. Parking and entrance located at rear of church on County St.

Fort Taber~Fort Rodman Historical Association will host dedication of new Meditation Garden in memory of Felix S. Witkowicz on May 26

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. — Fort Taber~Fort Rodman Historical Association, Inc., (FTFRHA) invites veterans, their families and the public to attend the dedication of the new Meditation Garden in memory of Felix S. Witkowicz on Sunday, May 26, at 2 p.m. (1400 hours), in front of the at the Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Military Museum.

Zany Comedy On Tap At Your Theatre

A rollicking Southern comedy, "The Hallelujah Girls", will cap Your Theatre, Inc.'s 66th season of award-winning community theatre entertainment. Written by Jesse Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten, the play takes place at the Spa-Dee-Dah, an abandoned Eden Falls, Georgia church turned health resort where six feisty women gather every Friday afternoon.

Second Dinner-Show @ Destination Soups

Destination Soups - Union Street, New Bedford Date: Friday May 31st Time: 6-9pm Phone: (508) 991-7687 Destination Soups is very proud to announce another Dinner-Show performance. On Friday, May 31st, we will have Eclectic folk artist from western mass, Heather Maloney for two intimate sets of her solo original Folk-indie music. Also, come to enjoy fresh, home cooking by chef and owner, Devin Byrnes. Customers can choose from 3 separate dinner specials and enjoy a drink and dessert for $16 a person for the evening. Those attending are encouraged to make reservations for this unique event. For upcoming news and menu items, please visit our web site at www.destinationsoups.com or visit us on facebook. For more information, call (508) 991- SOUP or email at destinationsoups@gmail.com. www.heathermaloney.com

AUDITIONS SET FOR NEIL SIMON PLAY

Director Lawrence R. Houbre, Jr. will audition actors for Neil Simon’s comedy about the hilarious Antics of Army recruits “Biloxi Blues” on Wednesday and Thursday, April 24 and 25, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.

Actors Cast In Jubilant Comedy

Eight area actors will perform “The Hallelujah Girls”, a zany comic production slated to cap Your Theatre, Inc.’s 66th season of providing award-winning community theatre to Southeastern Bay State and surrounding communities.

Destination Soups is very proud to announce our first Dinner-Show performance (Rhode Island Blues journey man, Paul Geremia).

Destination Soups is very proud to announce our first Dinner-Show performance.

On Thursday, April 18th,@ 6pm we will have Rhode Island Blues journey man, Paul Geremia for two sets of his lively, original blues music.

Also, come to enjoy fresh, southern influenced home cooking by chef and owner, Devin Byrnes.

Customers can choose from 3 separate dinner specials and enjoy a drink and dessert for $16 a person for the evening. Those attending are encouraged to make reservations for this unique event.

For upcoming news and menu items, please visit our web site at www.destinationsoups.com or visit us on facebook. For more information, call (508) 991- SOUP or email at destinationsoups@gmail.com.

Background
Paul Geremia has been playing his brand of blues music since the early 1970’s; he was nominated for a Grammy in 2003. Paul plays both his own originals and traditional blues standards. On the April 28 2013, he will be inducted into the Rhode Island music hall of fame.

Destination Soups was launched in 2008 by Devin Byrnes, who bases the menu on all fresh ingredients and homemade comfort cuisine he learned while cooking in New Bedford back in the 90s and later in New York City. Byrnes was able to expand to a bigger and better location right up the road following the continued success of his first location in the historic section of downtown New Bedford, while giving back to our local community through fundraising and multiple charities.

SHOWCASE FEATURES TWO STAGE PLAYS

As a Director’s Showcase production, Your Theatre, Inc. will present two one-act plays Thursday through Saturday, April 4, 5 and 6 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 7 at 2:30 p.m.
     
Linda Monchik of Fall River will direct William Inge’s “Glory in the Flower”. Suzanne Bergeron of New Bedford will direct Glenn Hughes’ “Red Carnations”.

The David Bindman Ensemble will be in residence at UMASS Dartmouth during the week of April 1-6.

The David Bindman Ensemble will be in residence at UMASS Dartmouth during the week of April 1-6. The group will participate in a diverse range of activities, including classes, concerts, and collaborations with students and members of the community.

The ensemble performs original compositions by the saxophonist/leader. Many of these works are expansive narrative suites that explore rich layers of rhythmic and harmonic complexity, adapting elements from world music traditions, and drawing on the improvisational voices of the group’s members.

City of New Bedford to Celebrate National Community Development Week

The City of New Bedford will celebrate the kickoff of National Community Development Week on April 2, 2013 at 9:30am at the New Bedford Art Museum, 608 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.

AHA! Presents: “First Person, Second Story”

Have you ever wondered how an author wrote his book? Why she wrote it?

Come listen to three authors discuss what they wrote, why they wrote it, and how they chose their respective subjects at “First Person, Second Story,” presented by AHA! at Cork in downtown New Bedford on April 25 from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

2013 UMD Summer Program in Portuguese

Dartmouth, MA. The Center for Portuguese Studies and Culture, in partnership with the departments of Portuguese, English and History, announces the 20th Annual Summer Program in Portuguese at UMass Dartmouth, June 24 – July 26, 2013. Situated in the heart of North America’s oldest and largest Portuguese-speaking community, our program provides a unique cultural environment for learning Portuguese in a richly varied natural immersion setting.

Nature's Bounty - Call for Artists

Break out of the winter blahs. Shake off cabin fever. Select or create a piece of artwork to submit to the Westport Art Group’s Annual Spring Juried Show. The theme: Nature’s Bounty.

Book talk by Novelist Anthony Barcellos

North Dartmouth, MA.  The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Center for Portuguese Studies and Culture and the Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American Archives, in collaboration with the Center for Arts and Ideas at UMass Lowell, announce a book talk by novelist Anthony Barcellos scheduled for Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. in the Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American Archives, parking lot 13. Free and open to the public.

 

New Bedford’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Hazelwood Park

Saturday, March 30th, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.

New Bedford, Massachusetts-The City of New Bedford has announced the Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Hazelwood Park at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 30th, 2013.  The event is open to children ages 1-12 years and will include a variety of eggs filled with goodies for all participants. The day will be comprised of an egg hunt, plenty of games including an egg toss, egg rolling competition, an egg relay, and more.

 

The event is free and open to the public.  Games will begin at 12:00 p.m. and the Egg Hunt will commence at 1:00 p.m.  The Annual Easter Egg Hunt is sponsored by the City of New Bedford Mayor’s Office, Parks, Recreation & Beaches, and the Community Development Block Grant Program.

For more information and to register a child to participate please call the Administrative Offices of Parks, Recreation and Beaches prior to the event at (508) 961-3015.

Mayor’s Office Presents Spring Dance Series for Seniors

New Bedford, Massachusetts—Mayor Jon Mitchell announced today that that his office will sponsor a series of dances for seniors this spring.  The seven dances scheduled for the 2013 Spring Dance Series will be held from 1:00pm- 4:00pm at the Fort Taber Community Center:

    Sunday, March 10, 2013 Meadow-Larks Combo
    Sunday, March 24, 2013 Mel-Tones
    Sunday, April 7, 2013 Billy Couto and the After Hours
    Sunday, April 21, 2013 Tommy Tanous
    Sunday, April 28, 2013 Meadow-Larks Combo
    Sunday, May 5, 2013 Billy Couto and the After Hours

“These dances are a great opportunity to socialize and get some light exercise,” said Mayor Mitchell. “We’re pleased to sponsor the Spring Dance Series at Fort Taber, and we encourage all New Bedford seniors to visit the community center and enjoy these events.”

For more information, please contact the Mayor’s Office at (508) 979-1410.

WOMEN IN THE COMMERCIAL FISHING INDUSTRY FOCUS OF MARCH PROGRAMS

During the month of March, the Working Waterfront Festival’s Portholes Project is pleased to present three programs which explore the theme Women in the Industry.  We are pleased to present these programs in conjunction with the Zeiterion Theatre’s Women’s Voices Series. All programs are presented free of charge and open to the public.

LYRICAL PLAY VIEWS LIFE WITH LILTING EBB WHALES OF AUGUST OPENS MARCH 14

Praised by The New York Times as a play that is 'a call for choice and renewal', David Berry's "The Whales of August" will be directed by Robin Richard of New Bedford for Your Theatre, Inc. He will be assisted by Valerie Reynolds of New Bedford as stage manager.

8 ROLES OPEN IN ZANY COMIC PLAY

Auditions for six female and two male characters, all between the ages of 50 and 60, will be held Tuesday and Thursday, February 26 and 28, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.

Director Trudi Anne Miller will conduct tryouts for "The Hallelujah Girls" in the Your Theatre, Inc. Performance Complex at St. Martin's Church, 136 Rivet St. at County St., New Bedford. Parking is free in the church lot on County St., and the complex is handicap accessible.

SPINNER “Loves” New Bedford

New Bedford, MA—Spinner Publications’ publisher Joseph D. Thomas will present a sneak peek of Spinner’s upcoming publication, A Picture History of New Bedford in a lecture and slide show featuring historic photographs of New Bedford. The presentation will take place at the New Bedford Whaling Museum on AHA! Night, Thursday, February 14, 2013 from 7 to 7:45 p.m. in the museum theatre.

O.R.P.H., INC. Presents Orpheum Rising Project Helpers An evening with Vincent “Buddy” Cianci Jr.

On Jan. 31st the members of O.R.P.H., Inc. are excited to announce an evening conversation with the Honorable Vincent "Buddy" Cianci, former Mayor of Providence Rhode Island,  from 1975 to 1984 and again from 1991 to 2002. Cianci was the longest-serving mayor of Providence, and one of the longest-serving "big city" mayors in United States history, having held office for over 21 years. 

SPINNER CELEBRATES! 32nd Anniversary Spectacular Fundraising Gala To Be Held at New Bedford Whaling Museum Friday Evening, March 8, 2013

New Bedford, MA—Spinner Publications will hold its “Spinner Celebrates!” 32nd Annual Fundraising Gala at the New Bedford Whaling Museum on Friday evening, March 8th, from 6 to 10 p.m. Highlighting the event will be a live auction of paintings and other works by renowned local artists, antique artifacts, rare books, and collectibles. There will be an open-bar cocktail party catered by Russell Morin Fine Catering; live jazz music by John Harrison and Dori Legge; and a silent auction, followed by the presentation of an original short movie including never-before-seen vintage film clips of New Bedford.

Acting Octet Appears In Powerful Play At YTI

Eight Southcoast area actors will take the stage in Your Theatre, Inc.'s production of "Woman in Mind", one of Alan Ayckbourn's most powerful plays
Delving deeply into middle class life, the play is about a housewife who experiences hilarious hallucinations in which her oppressive and boring everyday life is replaced by an ideal fantasy existence.

WORKING WATERFRONT FESTIVAL LAUNCHES PORTHOLES PROJECT

In September 2013, the Working Waterfront Festival will mark its’ tenth anniversary.  To celebrate, we are excited to launch the Portholes Project, a series of free, monthly programs designed to engage residents and members of commercial fishing communities in conversations about critical issues facing the working waterfront.

The Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center in Philadelphia, PA

NEW BEDFORD, MASS. Abraham Landau’s Holocaust memoir, Branded on My Arm and in My Soul was chosen by the Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center in Philadelphia, PA, as December Book of the Month.
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