The City of New Bedford Veterans’ Advisory Board and the Fort Rodman-Fort Taber Historical Association will honor the 749 United States sailors and soldiers who lost their lives during the devastating April 28, 1944 attack on the United States military training operation, Exercise Tiger.

Exercise Tiger was a D-Day dry run which was ambushed by a German E-boat flotilla and resulted in America’s costliest incident of World War II, second only to Pearl Harbor. The surprise attack sank two American vessels and severely damaged a third. This year marks the 75th Anniversary of Exercise Tiger. It is the 30th annual commemoration in New Bedford.

A memorial ceremony is planned to honor the service members who perished in this incident on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Fort Rodman – Fort Taber Military Museum, 1000 Rodney French Boulevard in New Bedford.

The ceremony will include remarks by Mayor Jon Mitchell and guest speaker, Col. Don Cupple, Chief of Staff of the Massachusetts Army National Guard. Families of the late Louis Souza, Vincent Ricciardi, and William O’Connor, Exercise Tiger participants, will be recognized.

Additional participants will include the United States Army Brotherhood of Tankers, WWII re-enactors and local veterans organizations.

All veterans are invited to attend and are asked to proudly display their service insignia. Refreshments will be available inside the Military Museum following the service. For more information about the ceremony, contact Peter Clark, Chairman of the Exercise Tiger Service at peter.clark@newbedford-ma.gov.

Shakespeare in NB, the third installment of New Bedford’s Free Shakespeare program that is produced by The Glass Horse Project, is thrilled to announce auditions for its summer production, Much Ado About Nothing. Also, as a new and exciting development for this year, in an effort to expand the program and its outreach as a source of Shakespeare and summer theatre in the area, Shakespeare in NB is also unveiling a touring model for this production. The production will play multiple shows over two to three locations throughout MA, a large jump from their previous three-show weekend runs of the first two seasons.

One of the most beloved Shakespearean comedies, Much Ado tells the story of two contemporaries, Beatrice and Benedick, who are tricked into admitting their love for each other after the people around them see that their merry war of wits may be a guise for deeper romantic feelings. In true Shakespearean fashion, this light-hearted romp of a ploy comes to ahead after the unfortunate spurning of Hero, Beatrice’s cousin, after she has been falsely accused by her lover of impurity right as they are about to be wed. Hijinks ensue as the characters work toward a resolution.

For the third installment of the Free Shakespeare program, Glass Horse Artistic Director Korey Pimental says that they didn’t struggle to find a Shakespeare play that fit in with their season three thematic thread, focusing in on secrets, deception, and interpersonal relationships, subtitled “the secrets we keep.” He adds: “We chose Much Ado for a handful of reasons. Most notably, it felt like it was time to branch out into the comedies. Could we have done a third tragedy? Sure, we could have. But Much Ado was the first play that came to mind when I was programming the season, and I knew it was the best play fit to jump into the comedies with.”

Typical of Shakespeare in NB, audiences can expect a production that doesn’t rely on traditional doublets and ruffled collars. Like their past two incarnations of Shakespeare, including last season’s female-centered Macbeth and dystopian-set Romeo & Juliet, Much Ado About Nothing is set in 2019 and focuses on the ways communication and misinformation travels, not just by word of mouth, but by ways of modern technology like texting and email. Production Director Holly Cipriani adds: “Setting Much Ado in 2019 affords us the opportunity to explore the myriad of ways technology has changed the way we communicate and, more importantly, miscommunicate. We also have the chance to frame relationship dynamics in modern terms.”

Auditions for Much Ado are scheduled for Saturday, May 4 (10am to 2pm) and Tuesday, May 7 (7pm to 10pm) at Co-Creative Center, located at 137 Union St, New Bedford, MA 02740. Those interested in auditioning for this summer’s Much Ado About Nothing should visit The Glass Horse Project on Facebook or email theglasshorseproject@gmail.com to sign up for an audition slot to guarantee they’ll be seen, but walk-ins are welcomed. Auditioners should prepare a one to two minute Shakespearean verse monologue. While memorization is encouraged, it is not required. All roles, except Beatrice & Benedick, are available. Shakespeare in NB welcomes all experience levels and actors ages 15-150. Auditioners should have the last weekend of July through the second weekend of August available. Show dates and times will be announced as they are confirmed.

The city of New Bedford, Massachusetts will be hosting the 75th remembrance of “EXERCISE TIGER” Saturday, April 27th, 2019, @ 1 p.m.

The free Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Military Museum will be open and have the display honoring the 749 Service Members who did not return. Come honor their sacrifice. The Memorial is only one of two that includes an M4 Tank.

749 United States sailors and soldiers who lost their lives during the devastating April 28, 1944 attack on the United States military training operation, Exercise Tiger. Exercise Tiger was a D-Day dry run which was ambushed by a German E-boat flotilla and resulted in America’s costliest incident of World War II, second only to Pearl Harbor. The surprise attack sank two American vessels and severely damaged a third.

The Museum and event will be Held at The Fort Taber Park 1000 Rodney French Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02744.

Prepare to party like it’s 1999 – The Coalition for Animals of Greater New Bedford is celebrating the 20th anniversary of our popular Pet Fest and Walk for Animals and everyone is invited!

This event has grown in popularity and celebrates its 20th anniversary this year of fundraising to help injured, sick, homeless, abandoned, and neglected animals in our community.

The 20th Annual Pet Fest and Walk for Animals will take place Sunday, May 5th, at Buttonwood Park (next to Lawler Library, 745 Rockdale Ave) in New Bedford from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., rain or shine. It’s a fun-filled day for people and their companion animals to come and join us for a 2-mile fundraising walk around beautiful Buttonwood Park, as well as see lots of entertainment! Animal lovers without dogs are also welcome to participate!

We need your help to raise funds to support the Coalition’s animal welfare and educational programs.
There is a $15 registration fee to participate in the walk, but please help us raise as much as you can by asking friends, family, coworkers and neighbors to sponsor you for the Walk for Animals. Check to see if your employer has a Gift Matching Program. We have great prizes for kids raising the most amount over $200 and adults raising the most amount over $500!

Last year, the event was attended by approximately 800 people and 300 dogs! This year we are expecting over 60 vendor and information booths, including rescue groups, shelters, face painting, raffle items, and other fun activities. Come to the Puppy Kissing Booth and get a smooch for $1! Get a pet ID tag at Mellisa’s Pet Depot booth. Check out the Raffle tables with all the awesome raffle baskets and items. Center ring demonstrations will be offered by Buttonwood Park Zoo, New England Reptile and Raptors, the New Bedford K-9 Police Unit and Harmonious Hounds dog trainers, which are just part of the day’s entertainment. There will also be awesome music, refreshment and food vendors!

The event will be hosted by WBSM legendary radio show celebrity Phil Paleologos, and music will be provided by the very talented Dave Antunes Sound Company. Registration will be between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and the Walk will begin at 12:00 pm with a Blessing of the Animals.

We are proud to announce our very generous Pet Fest sponsors this year: Anchor Animal Hospital, BayCoast Bank, Blue Buffalo, Capt. Jack Peterson Dog Park, Domino’s Pizza, Mellisa’s Pet Depot, Harmonious Hounds, Merrick, Midwestern Pet Foods, Mr. Cesspool Sanitation Service, Natural Balance Pet Foods, St. Anne’s Credit Union, Top Shelf Bar and Grill, Vaz Construction, and World’s Best Cat Litter.

100% of all the proceeds from the event will be used to support our many programs, including the purchase of oxygen masks to assist first responders in saving the lives of pets. Thanks to these masks, a dog that would have otherwise died was revived last year in a fire in New Bedford.

This year’s event will also feature a tribute to Yarmouth Police Sgt. Sean Gannon, a native of New Bedford, who was tragically killed April 12, 2018 in the line of duty. His canine partner, Nero, was also shot but survived.

The Coalition For Animals is an all-volunteer nonprofit charitable organization of individuals and local animal rescue groups dedicated to helping animals. Our mission is to create awareness in the community for the humane treatment of all animals, to help end the problems of companion animal overpopulation through spay/neuter programs, to promote the adoption of homeless companion animals, and to provide people with the educational information they need to help keep their animals safe and healthy. Visit our website at www.coalitonforanimals.com and ‘Like” us on Facebook!

The Pet Fest and Walk for Animals is a fun-filled ‘dog day’! It’s a great way to celebrate the animals in our lives and help local animals in need. Walk brochures and sponsor sign-up sheets are available at Mellisa’s Pet Depot in Dartmouth and Fairhaven, and at the larger parks throughout New Bedford, as well as online at www.coalitionforanimals.com. You can also register to walk and fundraise online at https://runsignup.com/petfest2019. The vendor booth and sponsorship applications are also available on our website. Check out our Facebook event page for more details www.facebook.com/events/377156409415257/

We can’t wait to see you there!

Former New England Patriots are coming back to New Bedford to teach children some lessons both on and off of the field.

The New England Patriots Alumni Club (NEPAC), and the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation will host its annual ‘Football For YOU’ youth football clinic on May 30th at Andrea McCoy Field, 78 Hathaway Blvd. New Bedford.

The clinic is offered free of charge to children between the ages of 9 and 14. New England Patriots Alumni will serve as instructors during the skills sessions, along with local High School coaching staff.

“This event has given us, both Patriots Alumni and the Patriots Foundation, an opportunity to reach out and show kids who might not really understand the values of team sports how it helps in the development of life skills,” said former Center and President of Patriots Alumni, Pete Brock. “The campers have learned teamwork, camaraderie and discipline while just having fun. And for all of the alumni players involved, it has been fun for us as we get to share our experiences with the kids.”

The program also gives back to the local community as in a previous year the Fall River Falcons received $1,000 from Patriots Alumni at the event.

The “Football For YOU” program, was created by Patriots Alumni in partnership with the City of Boston and the Patriots Charitable Foundation to bring the fundamentals of football to children in the metro Boston area.

Registration: 4:00 pm
Camp Start: 4:30 pm
Parent Info Sessions: 5:00 pm
Meal: 7:00 pm

You can visit patriotsalumni.com to view all the sites and for online registration.

May brings a slate of exciting performance to Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, all month long. The line-up begins with Ward Hayden & The Outliers at Stage Door Live on Thursday, May 2, and wraps up with Arlo Guthrie and Alice’s Restaurant – Back By Popular Demand Tour on Friday, May 31. Tickets can be purchased by calling 508-994-2900, online at https://zeiterion.org/, or at the Zeiterion Box Office at 684 Purchase Street in New Bedford. Group sales of 10 tickets and more for select shows are available by calling 508-997-5664 x123.

Performances in May are:

Ward Hayden & The Outliers at Stage Door Live
Thursday, May 2, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20 / $29

Previously known as Girls, Guns & Glory, Ward Hayden & The Outliers have barnstormed far beyond their Boston hometown, playing honky-tonks, beer joints and concert venues throughout the U.S., amassing a loyal legion of fans along the way. Their love for early rock ’n’ roll, true country, raw blues and pretty much any kind of authentic American music branded them quickly as anomalous — and electrifying! The media have noticed too, including Rolling Stone, which heralds them as a “modern-day Buddy Holly plus Dwight Yoakam divided by the Mavericks.” This performance is part of The Z’s Stage Door Live series where The Z stage is transformed into an intimate concert club.

Viva Portugal! Festa
Saturday, May 4, 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: Free!

The Z and local Portuguese-American organizations once again bring the tastes, sights and sounds of Portuguese culture and heritage to downtown New Bedford. You don’t have to be Portuguese to enjoy the family-friendly festa – all are welcome to this free event in front of the Zeiterion.

Camané with Ana Sofia Varela
Saturday, May 4, 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $39 / $49 / $59

Camané is the leading male singer of the new generation of Portugal’s native urban song, fado, ever since his first album came out in 1995 – and one of the few men working within this most tricky field. He is also one of the most outstanding Portuguese singers to have come out of any generation; a voice so smooth and soulful, so passionate and yet controlled, that you wonder how such wise and weary vocal stylings could belong to someone so young. His performance at the Zeiterion will feature songs from the scope of Camané’s career, and he brings with him the sensational Ana Sofia Varela for a beautiful evening of fado!

One Funny Mother
Thursday, May 9, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $29 / $35

Dena Blizzard is One Funny Mother! You may know Blizzard from her viral videos, including her “Back to School Rant,” which racked up 96 million views, or as the LIVE with Kelly Top 5 Co-Host Winner. The comedian, former Miss New Jersey, and married mother of three offers hilarious solo comedy in the Off-Broadway hit currently touring the United States. An outrageous and side-splitting 80 minutes of sass, One Funny Mother follows Blizzard on a hilarious journey through her day as she prepares for her big “Girls Night Out.”

David Dorfman Dance: Aroundtown
Saturday, May 11, 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $27 / $35 / $42 / $47

Aroundtown is a kinetic poem that examines the varied, unique and sometimes divided notions of love – its meaning, purpose, and platform. With original music, text, and visuals, the work explores commitment, community, and intimacy in times of violence and strife. David Dorfman Dance’s trademark empathy, sly humor, and bombastic physicality are harnessed in this look at love as both sociopolitical and intimate weather systems in a delightfully moving performance.

New Bedford Symphony Orchestra’s Epic Journeys
Saturday, May 25, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $30 / $45 / $55 / $65

The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra closes the season in an epic as well as personal concert. Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances is the composer’s last work and a summary of his life journey. Canadian composer Zosha Di Castri writes her own autobiographical piece about what it means to be Canadian. In between, brilliant pianist Joyce Yang performs Barber’s feverish Piano Concerto, a unique and extraordinary piece in the composer’s sound world. Attendees are invited to a pre-concert talk at 6:30 p.m. with conductor Yaniv Dinur.

Banda Magda at Stage Door Live
Thursday, May 30, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $25 / $34

Drawing on the band’s global background of Greece, Argentina, Japan, Colombia, and the U.S., this group of close musical friends is led by Greek-born composer, orchestrator, singer and accordionist Magda Giannikou. Banda Magda combines South American rhythms with jazz improvisation, cinematic arranging, sophisticated audience participation, mid-century classics and world “chansons,” turning songs into engaging romps! This performance is part of The Z’s Stage Door Live series where The Z stage is transformed into an intimate concert club.

Arlo Guthrie
Friday, May 31, 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $35 / $45 / $55

Prolific songwriter, social commentator, master storyteller, actor, and activist Arlo Guthrie returns with Alice’s Restaurant – Back By Popular Demand Tour! This tour marks the 50th Anniversary of the feature film Alice’s Restaurant, which was inspired by Guthrie’s legendary album The Alice’s Restaurant Massacree recounting his arrest for littering. Originally released in 1969, the movie stars Guthrie as himself. Come celebrate the iconic figure with songs from his distinguished and varied career spanning nearly 60 years!

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The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to provide New Bedford and the region with performing arts programming of excellence that inspires, educates, engages and entertains. Tickets are available for purchase at www.zeiterion.org, by calling 508-994-2900, or in person at the box office at 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, Mass. Zeiterion Box Office regular hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and two hours before each performance.

The City of New Bedford is embracing ArtWeek 2019 with a host of events and activities that spotlight the city’s arts and culture community in a unique manner.

From Friday, April 26 through Sunday, May 5, and from one end of the city to the other, arts patrons are invited to discover creative experiences that are hands-on, interactive or offer behind-the-scenes access to artists or the artistic process in New Bedford.

ArtWeek is a statewide annual festival, which encourages each community to shine a spotlight on its creativity. Since 2013, ArtWeek has been produced by the Boch Center, a Boston-based nonprofit innovator and steward of iconic venues providing arts, entertainment, cultural, and educational experiences. ArtWeek is part of its strategy to strengthen its community role beyond historic downtown Boston theaters. Highland Street Foundation has also been an important presenting sponsor since 2013, and recently, Mass Cultural Council and Massachusetts Travel and Tourism (MOTT) have joined in as statewide Lead Champions.

New Bedford has taken part in ArtWeek activities since the concept went statewide, but 2019 represents a watershed year for its partnership with the festival. A diverse menu of one-of-a-kind experiences await both residents and visitors.

The range of ArtWeek happenings run the gamut of arts and culture in New Bedford. From film and poetry for children at Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.) in the south end, to the street festival Viva Portugal! downtown outside the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, and, the mammoth Hatch Street Studios Arts Weekend in the north end.

In all, ArtWeek is a 10-day celebration of the city’s arts and culture.

“ArtWeek 2019 is the perfect opportunity for residents and visitors to experience New Bedford’s vibrant arts and culture scene, and the numerous people and organizations who contribute to our creative city,” said Mayor Jon Mitchell.

“One of my goals as Creative Strategist for the City of New Bedford is to broadcast the amazing diversity of what we term #NBCreative to the broadest possible audience,” says Margo Saulnier. “ArtWeek is a terrific chance to showcase our arts community, come together as a creative city, and welcome guests from throughout the region to join us.”

New Bedford’s ArtWeek events calendar is being shared with all local and regional media outlets. Additionally, you can find everything scheduled throughout the festival at destinationnewbedford.org/events or calendar.artweekma.org. Enter “New Bedford” in the keyword search for the full listings. Most ArtWeek events are free to attend.

Throughout 2018, the City of New Bedford embarked on a mission to produce its first-ever Arts and Culture Plan. That plan was released in December 2018 and a Creative Consortium of arts and culture partners formed shortly after the New Year to begin enacting its goals.

The mission statement that guides them is as follows: In New Bedford, the creative community is an engaged and powerful partner, inspiring social, economic, and cultural growth. In this authentic seaport city, each and every person enjoys an opportunity to experience a diversity of cultures. Art is everywhere, encouraging fun, provoking thought and nurturing the soul.”

A complete listing of events follows:

Saturday, 4/27 – 1:00 p.m.

Beasties of New Bedford
New Bedford Art Museum
608 Pleasant Street, New Bedford 02740
Tickets: Free, with admission: newbedfordart.org

In a one-of-a-kind experience, this workshop encourages participants to interpret & identify their own artistic portrayal of animals, blending it with choreographed dance & improvised movement. For adults & children ages 8+.

Saturday, 4/27 – 6:30 p.m.
Blurring Lines
UMass Dartmouth College of Visual & Performing Arts
Kilburn Mill, 127 West Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford 02447
Tickets: $10: tinyurl.com/umassdtix
UMass Dartmouth’s College of Visual & Performing Arts invites you to participate in a fashion photoshoot, hear a panel of stylists with industry insider knowledge, & check out the latest work from fashion design students.

Saturday, 4/27 – 4:30 p.m.
Old Time Fiddle Session & Community Gathering
Southcoast Lessons
Brick Pizza Napoletana, 213 Huttleston Ave, Fairhaven 02719
Tickets: Free: tinyurl.com/southcoastlessons
Old Time Fiddle Session & Community Gathering is a participatory event for fiddle players & singers of all ability levels & ages to share music around a long communal dining table. Come early for a free “slow jam” workshop to learn the opening tune that will be played at the session itself.

Sunday, 4/28 – 11:30 a.m.
Master Class with Director/Choreographer Wendy Hall
New Bedford Festival Theatre
Greater New Bedford YMCA, 20 S Sixth Street, New Bedford 02740
Tickets: Free: nbfestivaltheatre.com/
Learn classic musical theatre choreography in a fun, relaxed setting as award-winning choreographer Wendy Hall teaches a dance from one of New Bedford Festival Theatre’s past productions. Open to all levels of dancers age 14 & up.

Sunday, 4/28 – 6:00 p.m.
Whales Today Live
New Bedford Whaling Museum
18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford 02740
Tickets: Non-Members $20, Members $15: tinyurl.com/whalestodaylive
The New Bedford Whaling Museum hosts dancers from Tilted Collab Dance Company to interpret the new exhibition, Whales Today, through improvisational movements and set to music by local artists.

Monday, 4/29 – 7:30 p.m.
Your Theatre Rehearsal of “A Man For All Seasons”
Your Theatre
136 Rivet Street, New Bedford 02744
Tickets: Free: www.yourtheatre.org
Your Theatre opens its doors to view a live rehearsal of A Man For All Seasons. This tragic drama offers a brilliant portrait of Sir Thomas More in his last years as Lord Chancellor of England during the reign of Henry VIII.

Tuesday, 4/30 – 1:00 p.m.
Behind the Scenes of Fabric Design
Anthi Frangiadis Associates, Kravet Inc.
The Drawing Room, 36 North Water Street, New Bedford 02740
Tickets: Free with registration: anthifrangiadis.com/products
Join us for tea & pastries while Amy Grady from Kravet Inc. shares about the industry of fabric design. Explore new fabric collections & learn what inspires designers when producing today’s hottest fabrics.

Wednesday, 5/1 – 6:00 p.m.
Kids Beginner Dance Class – Self-Expression
Miss New Bedford Scholarship Program
Supreme Perfection Studio, 144 Huttleston Avenue, Fairhaven 02719
Tickets: Free with registration: email info@missnewbedford.org
Led by Juliette Simmons, Miss New Bedford’s Outstanding Teen, the class is part of her larger initiative to promote the power of the arts for self-expression, healing, & personal growth. Children will learn basic movement patterns & be introduced to different styles of traditional dance.

Thursday, 5/2 – 5:00 p.m.
Why Haven’t You Started Your Art Collection Yet?
NBAM/Artworks!, Co-Creative Center, S&G Project Gallery
S&G Project Gallery, 88 Hatch Street, Rm 306a, New Bedford 02745
Tickets: Free with registration: newbedfordart.org/pbp/
Learn how to trust your taste, attend art openings, & find art you love. A panel of collectors & sellers will demystify art viewing & art collecting, with plenty of time for your questions.

Friday, 5/3 – 4:00 p.m.
Making Selections for the Artful Home
Anthi Frangiadis Associates, Cape Cod Life Publications
The Drawing Room, 36 North Water Street, New Bedford 02740
Tickets: Free with registration: anthifrangiadis.com/products
The South Coast is fortunate to be the home of many artists & galleries that offer a wide variety of styles to purchase or commission. Join Julie Wagner of Cape Cod Life Publications & Anthi Frangiadis of The Drawing Room as they talk about what factors to consider when buying art for your space.

Friday, 5/3 – 6:00 p.m.
International Kids: Film & Poetry Night
Youth Opportunities Unlimited
Victory Park Warming House, 224 Brock Avenue, New Bedford 02744
Tickets: Free with registration: email bernadette@younb.org
Since 2004, Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.) has enriched the lives of local children, and this free International Kids Film & Poetry Night begins with poetry readings by local youth, followed by a film directed & created by young people.

Saturday, 5/4 – 11:00 a.m. & Sunday, 5/5 – 11:00 a.m.
The Hatch Arts Weekend
Hatch Street Studios
88 Hatch Street, New Bedford 02745
Tickets: Free: www.hatchstreetstudios.com
Hatch Street Studios is home to 60+ professional visual & performing artists, and The Hatch Arts Weekend welcomes the community to see them: visual artists with works in progress & behind the scene demos, performing artists with aerial arts, music, juggling, story-telling, puppets, face painting, interactive activities & more!

Saturday, 5/4 – 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Viva Portugal!
Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
684 Purchase Street, New Bedford 02532
Tickets: Free: zeiterion.org
Now in its fourth year, “Viva Portugal” is a street party of four downtown blocks filled with the tastes, sights & sounds of Portuguese culture, including live music, cooking demos, folkloric dance & more. Performers include Discovery Language Academy Folkloric Dance Performance Group, Portuguese Kids Comedy Troupe, Band Faith, and St. Cecilia Marching Band.

Saturday, 5/4 – 05:30 p.m.
Audubon’s Visit to New Bedford
NBAM/Artworks!, Wamsutta Club
Wamsutta Club, 427 County Street, New Bedford 02740
Tickets: $50: newbedfordart.org/rsvp
A Special Evening in support of New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks! Enjoy a magnificent meal & cash bar at the iconic Wamsutta Club at the James Arnold Mansion, followed by an insightful talk by Jonathan Howland & Roger Mandle, highlighting the significance of John James Audubon’s time spent in New Bedford.

Sunday, 5/5 – 10:00 a.m.
Sing On Sunday: ArtWeek MA
Southcoast Lessons
New Bedford Harbor Hotel, 222 Union Street, New Bedford 02740
Tickets: Free with registration: sundaysing.eventbrite.com
Join Jeff Angeley from Southcoast Lessons for a free singing session of common traditional songs, call & response techniques, & projected lyrics. Solo balladeers are encouraged to share their favorite songs. Brunch available to purchase from the New Bedford Harbor Hotel.

Sunday, 5/5 – 2:00 p.m.
Gallery Talk: Teen Artist Internship Program
New Bedford Art Museum/Artworks!
608 Pleasant Street, New Bedford 02740
Tickets: Free: newbedfordart.org
Come enjoy this reception and meet up-and-coming talent of New Bedford, the Teen Artist Internship Program (TAIP), which celebrates its 15th anniversary!

60 minutes of live music by 61 musicians, including Beethoven’s famous Fifth, Wagner’s wild “Ride of the Valkyries” (you’ll know it from the movies), Stravinsky on fire, and a Star Wars finale. So grab a beverage, mingle with friends, gather ’round the orchestra, and enjoy the show. No stage, no seats, no rules, just fun.

● Doors open 7:00pm
● Free munchies 7-8:00pm
● Music 8-9:00pm
● Free desserts 9-10:00pm
● Full cash bar featuring local craft beers
● Meet the NBSO musicians

Kilburn Mill event space is on the 3rd floor and is handicap accessible. Parking available on street or in parking lot on south side of building. Saturday, April 13, 2019 | 7–10:00pm.

Kilburn Mill at Clarks Cove

127 W. Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford
Tickets just $10: BUY ONLINE HERE!

New Bedford High School Drama Club is perfectly poised to usher in spring with its musical production of The Secret Garden, this weekend only, April 5-6-7 at Pulaski School Auditorium.

The Secret Garden is a classic children’s novel, written over a century ago by Francis Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924), continues to have great popular appeal, moving audiences young and old with feelings of comfort, nostalgia, and fantasies of the English countryside.

The story, staged as a musical, centers around Mary Lennox, a young girl who has spent her childhood living in India. When her parents are stricken with cholera, Mary, played by Jayden Lima, is sent to live with her mysterious uncle at Misselthwaite Manor in London, Archibald Craven, played by Trevor Lopes. The Uncle has kept himself busy ever since his wife, Lily’s, death ten years before. He remains away from the manor, away from their son Colin, played by Aydan Sullo, and far from the walled garden that Lily loved so dearly. When Mary finds the key to the garden door, she enlists the help of her new friend, Dickon, played by Quinn Mulvey and others to make the neglected garden bloom yet again. In doing so, she discovers flowers that appear dead only need a little bit of care to flourish again – and that the same can be true of the people we love. Dr. Craven is played by Jakob Braz.

Sophomore Sara Cravo, playing the role of Lily, says that the garden is a metaphor for everyday life. “Anyone can grow from their struggles. There’s a certain point where everyone gets sad but there will always be people to lift you up and help you grow again.” Freshman Kyanna Morse, plays Lieutenant Wright and a member of the ghostly ensemble, agrees. “Like the garden, everyone here at drama club has helped me blossom into my best self and truly express myself.”

A prevalent theme in The Secret Garden is the way in which our past is always with us, as represented visually by the chorus of ghosts – the ‘dreamers’ – who aid in telling the story.

Jessica Brito, a sophomore, notes “The ghosts symbolize things lost, and are a metaphor for the way your past can follow you. We all have things that we cling to, and that hold us back.” Jessica plays the ghost of Ayah, Mary’s childhood nursemaid in India.

For Drama Club co-Director Sarah Cadieux Pacheco, this musical represents a special moment from her past: “This was the last musical I performed as a member of my own high school drama club. The music is beautiful, and it has always been one of my favorite stories, so when I was thinking of a warm, family-friendly show to juxtapose last year’s dark performance of Sweeney Todd, this seemed like the perfect fit.”

The Secret Garden the novel is a poignant tale about embracing the past and of self-discovery. The musical is no different, as the tale of the eponymous garden is told in sweeping songs, narrated by a ghostly chorus – manifestations of Mary’s memories from her life in India, Archibald’s old family and friends, and the spirits of the garden itself. Though the story centers on the garden, it is truly about the effects of the past that we cling to, and the way we can reconnect with the people around us to help one another to fully bloom.

Production of this year’s NBHS Drama Club musical is being performed at Pulaski Elementary School Auditorium, as extensive renovations are being completed at New Bedford High School’s Bronspiegel Auditorium. Pulaski School is located at 1097 Braley Road, New Bedford, MA 02745.

Seating is limited and no tickets will be sold or reserved in advanced, so all tickets must be purchased at the door beginning 1 hour before each show. Tickets are $10 for students/seniors and $12 for adults. On Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6, performances begin at 7:00 p.m., with a 2:00 p.m. matinee performance on Sunday, April 7. The Secret Garden is appropriate for all ages and is presented with permission from Samuel French, Inc.

– By Jamie Roballo, sophomore, NBHS Drama Club

April 5-6-7, 2019
Pulaski Elementary School Auditorium
1097 Braley Road, New Bedford, MA 02745

CareOne at New Bedford invites members of our community to enjoy an afternoon with the Easter Bunny! Free egg hunt, games, treats and the Easter Bunny will be available for pictures. Please R.S.V.P to the reception at 508-996-4600 or to jviera@care-one.com.

CareOne

221 Fitzgerald Drive
New Bedford, MA 02745

When: April 6th
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm