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Fun on the farm
SWANSEA — Head to Stony Creek Farm this Sunday, Aug. 29, for a Touch a Truck, Ice Cream Social and Sunday Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A fun event has been planned for all of the truck lovers and ice cream enjoyers. Come touch a truck, buy a delicious sundae and shop the market.
See what specialties you can find among the collection of vendors. After you’re done stocking up on fresh and local items from small business owners, you’re welcome to stroll through a free petting zoo.
The event will be held rain or shine. Bring your mask and your reusable shopping bags and be prepared to stock up on all of the goodness. Children and well-behaved, leashed pets are always welcome on the farm.
Stony Creek Farm and Grass Fed Beef is located at 1210 Wilbur Ave., Swansea.
Back to School Block Party
FALL RIVER — A Back to School Block Party is coming to Kennedy Park.
Mayor Paul Coogan and United Way of Greater Fall River, Inc. will host an end-of-summer celebration at the city park on Saturday, Aug. 28, from noon to 4 p.m. The event will feature backpack giveaways, food trucks, and music and entertainment for the family.
You can also come cheer on participants in the Fall River Basketball Association and Fall River Youth Cornhole Tournament championships.
Visit the event page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/377316453954034/?ti=ls
Mahrajan Food Festival returns
FALL RIVER — St. Anthony of the Desert Maronite Catholic Church, 300 North Eastern Ave., is hosting a three-day Mahrajan Food Festival this month.
The event will be held rain or shine Aug. 27-29 on the newly renovated church grounds. It will feature authentic Lebanese food and pastries, live entertainment, alcoholic beverages, a children activity area and hookah.
The festival schedule is as follows:
Friday, Aug. 27, from 5 to 11 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 28, from noon to 11 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 29, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Kids Art Week
WESTPORT — Westport is hosting a Kids Art Week, kicking off Monday, Aug. 23. A professional art instructor will help kids explore various art materials to make really cool projects. Creativity, imagination and having fun with art is what it’s all about.
The program, led by Lan Quan, is geared toward children ages 5-12. It will be held Monday, Aug. 23, to Thursday, Aug. 26, from 9 a.m.to noon. All supplies are included; see below for the different projects/themes they will do:
Monday, Aug. 23 – Paint with Nature
Kids will explore colors of nature, do some light play then venture into using natural elements to create a variety of art pieces: using flora to make imprints, rocks to create pigments, painting with sticks, painting on birch wood. Together we will explore ways to appreciate nature.
Tuesday, Aug. 24 – Making a Special Book
Make a take home book or journal that will be created using painting, lettering, memory prompts, etc. A great place to save small mementos.
Wednesday, Aug. 25 – Nature Mobile and Found Sculptures
Using both found natural objects and recycled household items we will create a nature mobile as will as a 3D Natural Sculpture.
Thursday, Aug. 26 – Bird Houses, Hummingbird Nests and Yard Art
We will paint, play and create fun objects to bring art and nature into the yard while learning about local birds, hummingbirds and bees.
Please bring a healthy snack and water bottle with you each day. Wear clothes that can get messy.
Masks will be worn at all times, with mask breaks outside when needed. Social distancing will be encouraged. The gym has high ceilings, good ventilation and air conditioning. When eating snacks, we will be socially distanced.
The program will take place in the Town Hall Annex Gym, 856 Main Road. Park in the back and enter through back gym door.
The fee is $150 for residents and $170 for non-residents. To sign up, visit https://westportma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29863
Tiverton chorus seeks new members
TIVERTON — The Greater Tiverton Community Chorus have resumed rehearsing for its concert performances and are welcoming new members.
Membership is open to anyone interested in singing, no audition is required. Directed by Beth Armstrong, the group sings classical music as well as a mixture of lighter contemporary music, and major concerts are presented in December and in May.
Rehearsals are held at the Amicable Church, 3736 Main Road, Tiverton, on Thursday evenings from 7 to 9:15 p.m. Open sing happens the first three rehearsals of each season. The first open sing rehearsal for our December concert will be on Sept. 9. All are welcome.
Proof of having received two vaccinations is required.
Visit https://gtcchorus.org/ for more information.
Westport Summer Concert Series
WESTPORT — Westport Recreation’s Summer Concert Series, which kicked off in July, wraps up this Thursday, Aug. 26, with a performance by That 60’s Band, featuring classic 60’s music from guys who were there.
The concert will take place Thursday night from 6 to 8 p.m. behind the Town Hall Annex building, 856 Main Road, on the newly renovated outdoor stage.
Tickets are $5 per person or $15 per family. Pre-register below or pay at the gate.
In the event of inclement weather the concert will be held in the Annex Gym at the same location. All current COVID guidelines will be followed.
The concerts are made possible by the Westport Cultural Council, Helen E. Ellis Charitable Trust Grant administered by Bank of America and are sponsored by Sen. Michael Rodrigues.
Boston Pops Season Finale
MARION — On Friday, Aug. 27, the Marion Concert Band will close its 2021 season with a concert in the style of the Boston Pops Orchestra. The program includes pieces by former Pops arranger Leroy Anderson and former Pops conductor John Williams.
Trumpet soloist Robert Couto, a native of New Bedford, was a member of the United Sates Navy Band from 1992 to 2016. He earned a Bachelor of Music from The Hartt School of Music in 1989 and a Master of Music from The Juilliard School in 1991. He has performed with the Hartford, New Haven, Maryland and Annapolis Symphony Orchestras as well as the Berkshire Opera Company, and has also appeared with notable conductors Leonard Slatkin, Kurt Masur and Zubin Mehta. Couto is a former member of the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra and the George Washington University Faculty Brass Quintet. His teachers include Ray Mase, Chris Gekker, Roger Murtha and Jack Martin.
The concert, under the direction of Tobias Monte, will begin at 7 p.m. at the Robert Broomhead Bandstand, Island Wharf off Front Street in Marion. The concert is free and open to the public. Visit the “Marion Town Band” Facebook page for up-to-date announcements and rain cancellation notices.
Plein Air Paint Out!
TIVERTON — Plein Air Paint Out! among the picturesque gardens and grounds of Historic Tiverton Four Corners on Saturday, Sept. 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This inaugural event is hosted by Tiverton Four Corners Merchants Association, Four Corners Arts Center and Gallery at Four. Artists are welcome to register by Sept. 10 for a day of painting throughout the village to find their chosen angle of interest among the historic shops, gardens, paths, streams, fences, flowers and other inspirations. Paint all day then gather together for a viewing and awards. Winners will be selected by the distinguished guest judge, Nancy Whipple Grinnell. Three prizes will be awarded: third prize $100, second prize $150 and first prize $250 plus an invitation to participate in the 2021 holiday exhibition at our sponsor, Gallery at Four in Tiverton Four Corners.
Registration is $50 with limited spaces available. Artists must bring their own art supplies, weather gear, easel, chair and any other item needed to work in the field. Bring a cooler and water for the day. Boxed lunch and additional beverages will be provided by our sponsor, The Cheese Wheel. Restrooms and a cleanup sink will be marked on maps to guide you. Rain date is Sunday, Sept. 26 (extreme rain date is the following weekend).
Visit fourcornersarts.org or email Christine at carmenandginger@gmail.com for more details and online registration.
Four Corners walking tour
TIVERTON — The Tiverton Historical Society is holding the last walking tour of the Tiverton Four Corners area this year on Saturday, Aug. 28, at 2 p.m.
The tour highlights some of the historic buildings and the people who lived in the area at that time. The tour starts in the Chace-Cory House parking lot and will not be held if it is raining. The cost is $5 per person and free for kids 12 and younger.
Outdoor movies in Westport
WESTPORT — This Saturday, Sept. 18, the Westport Recreation Department will host a viewing of the ’80s classic “Karate Kid” at 6:45 p.m. as part of its ongoing Outdoor Movie Night.
Outdoor Movie Nights will be held Saturdays, once a month, through October. Movies begin at sundown, located at the outdoor stage behind the Town Hall Annex building, 856 Main Road, Westport. No fee, just any donation you would like to give.
In the event of inclement weather, the movie will be held in the Annex Gym at the same location. All current covid guidelines will be followed.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Food donations also accepted for the Westport Food Pantry.
The remaining movie lineup:
Sept. 18 – “The Karate Kid,” (PG) – movie starts around 6:45 p.m.
Oct. 16 – “Addams Family” (animated-PG) – movie starts around 6:15 p.m.
The event is made possible by the Westport Cultural Council, Helen E. Ellis Charitable Trust Grant administered by Bank of America and sponsored by Sen. Michael Rodrigues through the SouthCoast Community Foundation.
Borden murder re-enactments
FALL RIVER — Lizzie Borden took an axe. … or did she?
Come and join the Lizzie Borden House for their yearly re-enactment commemorating the anniversary of the 1892 double homicide of Andrew and Abby Borden to decide for yourself.
To ensure the safety of guests, cast, and staff alike the event will be held virtually. A cast of eight actors will be performing a re-enactment of the events following the murders live from inside the house. At the end there will be a 30-minute Q&A with the cast and online audience members.
A Lizzie Borden re-enactment online event will be held Sunday, Aug. 29, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The cost is $16 per ticket and donations are welcome.
Below is the Zoom link:
August 29: https://us06web.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_UtXd8YHvT3aT2PGr-XXheQ
Can’t make the live event? No worries! All performances will be uploaded to GhostFlix after so you can enjoy at your own leisure.
To register for the event or for more information, visit lizzie-borden.com.
Kids Art Week
WESTPORT — Westport is hosting a Kids Art Week, kicking off Monday, Aug. 23. A professional art instructor will help kids explore various art materials to make really cool projects. Creativity, imagination and having fun with art is what it’s all about.
The program, led by Lan Quan, is geared toward children ages 5-12. It will be held Monday, Aug. 23, to Thursday, Aug. 26, from 9 a.m.to noon. All supplies are included; see below for the different projects/themes they will do:
Monday, Aug. 23 – Paint with Nature
Kids will explore colors of nature, do some light play then venture into using natural elements to create a variety of art pieces: using flora to make imprints, rocks to create pigments, painting with sticks, painting on birch wood. Together we will explore ways to appreciate nature.
Tuesday, Aug. 24 – Making a Special Book
Make a take home book or journal that will be created using painting, lettering, memory prompts, etc. A great place to save small mementos.
Wednesday, Aug. 25 – Nature Mobile and Found Sculptures
Using both found natural objects and recycled household items we will create a nature mobile as will as a 3D Natural Sculpture.
Thursday, Aug. 26 – Bird Houses, Hummingbird Nests and Yard Art
We will paint, play and create fun objects to bring art and nature into the yard while learning about local birds, hummingbirds and bees.
Please bring a healthy snack and water bottle with you each day. Wear clothes that can get messy.
Masks will be worn at all times, with mask breaks outside when needed. Social distancing will be encouraged. The gym has high ceilings, good ventilation and air conditioning. When eating snacks, we will be socially distanced.
The program will take place in the Town Hall Annex Gym, 856 Main Road. Park in the back and enter through back gym door.
The fee is $150 for residents and $170 for non-residents. To sign up, visit https://westportma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29863
Arts academy open house
FALL RIVER — Fall River Arts Academy is holding an open house on Saturday, Aug. 28, from noon to 2 p.m. where visitors can take a look around, meet some of their instructors and eat some pizza.
Beat the back-to-school rush and reserve your spot today. Sign up the day of the event and get $55 off your first month. That’s free registration and your first lesson free. Every new face in attendance will also receive a free gift bag.
Fall River Arts Academy is located at 347 S. Main St., Fall River.
They offer new Art and Dance programs as well as private music lessons in all instruments, including piano, guitar, drums, voice, bass, ukulele, violin, viola, cello, saxophone, clarinet and flute. The academy has classes for kids starting as early as age 3, as well as adult art classes.
For more information, call 508-567-5555 or visit https://www.fallriverartsacademy.com/.
Want to request information on music lessons? Fill out the online form at: https://www.fallriverartsacademy.com/request-info.html
Y hosts charity hoops tourney
FALL RIVER — Fall River YMCA is hosting its inaugural 3-on-3 Charity Basketball Tournament on Sunday, Aug. 29, at Highland Park Courts. Check in is at 10:30 a.m. and games begin at noon.
Registrations deadlines are Friday, Aug. 13, for the Adult Division and Friday, Aug. 27, for the Teen Division.
There will be prizes for the winning team of each division. The event will also feature live music by DJ Fresco, Mobile DJ Services, activities for kids, food and concession.
The cost is $5 for entry in the 3-point contest.
Want to sponsor the event or sign up a team? Call the Fall River YMCA at 508-675-7841 for more information. The Fall River YMCA is located at 199 N. Main St., Fall River.
Movies and Maker’s meetups
TIVERTON — Movie nights are back at Tiverton Public Library.
On Wednesday, Aug. 25, at 6 p.m., the library will be screening the 2021 Oscar winner “Nomadland” (2020; rated R) starring Frances McDormand and David Strathairn. A woman in her 60s, after losing everything in the Great Recession, embarks on a journey through the American West, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad. Based on the book of the same name by Jessica Bruder.
Note: Patrons who are fully vaccinated are free to attend the screening without a mask. Those who are not fully vaccinated must wear a mask in the building at all times. To ensure the safety of all, we will not be providing snacks or drinks at this screening.
The library will also also a Maker’s Meet-up on Wednesday, Sept. 1, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Knitters, quilters, and crafters are invited to craft together in the Community Room.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, you are welcome to come and work on your own projects while socializing with fellow enthusiasts. Get project ideas, ask questions, and share tips and advice. Must bring your own equipment and supplies.
Space is limited. To register, visit https://tivertonlibrary.libcal.com/event/7945789
Yoga, painting and plays at RJD House
NEW BEDFORD — There’s lots to do at the Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum this month.
The museum will hostYoga in the Garden with Nicole Winning on Fridays through Aug. 27, from 8 to 9 a.m.
Experience the restorative ambiance of RJD’s historic gardens, from your first opening breath of awareness to final savasana. The instructor will lead a Vinyasa class suitable for any level of yogi. Increase flexibility, strength, and mindfulness in this unique urban garden setting. Register for this course by visiting the YMCA website.
The class is free for YMCA members or $10 per class for the public and drop-ins, payable on site.
Plein Air Painting in the Garden with Devin McLaughlin will take place Mondays, Aug. 23 and Sept. 12, at 9:30 a.m.
Paint in the historic gardens of the RJD. “En plein air”, meaning, in the open air, allows you to paint from direct observation. Students with no experience, as well as those with some experience, are welcome. The instructor will concentrate on working individually with students.
Single class fee is $70, which includes supplies, or $35 is you bring your own. Registration is required.
The Glass Horse Project will present its Shakespeare in New Bedford performance of “As You Like It” Aug. 19-21, at 7 p.m.
Join them for a frolic in the forest this summer with William Shakespeare’s romantic, pastoral comedy “As You Like It.” In a tale of mistaken identities, melancholic lords, and a multitude of laughs, “As You Like It” follows its heroine Rosalind as she flees persecution in her uncle’s court, accompanied by her cousin Celia, to find safety and, eventually, love, in the Forest of Arden. Performances will take place on the RJD’s covered patio. Donations accepted in lieu of a fee.
This program is supported in part by grants from the Acushnet, Dartmouth, Mattapoisett, Fairhaven, and New Bedford Cultural Councils, local agencies, which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum is located at 396 County St, New Bedford. Visit their website at http://rjdmuseum.org/
August Adventures offers free museum admission
Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River and the New Bedford Whaling Museum are among the many places your family can enjoy for free this month as the Highland Street Foundation launches its August Adventures program.
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Each day throughout the month of August there is one museum, zoo, nature sanctuary or event offered with no admission fee.
August Adventures, modeled after Highland Street’s long-standing Free Fun Fridays program, will provide enriching opportunities for individuals, children and families throughout the state. From children’s museums to art to nature sanctuaries, there is something for everyone.
Some venues have capacity limitations and require advance registration. Tickets will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit Highland Street Foundation’s website for links to the individual opportunities.
Visit www.highlandstreet.org to register and for more information.
Here is the remaining calendar:
Aug. 23: Mass Audubon’s Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Aug. 24: deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum, The Trustees
Aug. 25: Paragon Carousel
Aug. 26: Fuller Craft Museum
Aug. 27: Cape Cod Museum of Art
Aug. 28: Out of the Park (Boston Common)
Aug. 29: Mass Audubon’s Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary
Aug. 30: Castle Hill, The Trustees
Aug. 31: John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Spindle City Fest returns
FALL RIVER — The Narrows Center for the Arts is gearing up for the return of its popular Spindle City Fest on Sept. 11.
Spindle City Fest is all about art, music, food, fun, mind and body. It serves as an opportunity for Fall River and the surrounding communities to showcase what the area has to offer in the realms of art, entertainment, victuals and creativity.
This event is free and open to the public. Visit https://www.narrowscenter.org/narrows-festival/ for updated information.
‘Black Panther’ at Durfee drive-in
FALL RIVER — Fall River’s free Drive-In Movie Series continues Aug. 30 with a viewing of “Black Panther” at B.M.C. Durfee High School. Free tickets are available in person at City Hall or at Greater Fall River Re-Creation, 45 Rock St., or online at Eventbrite on the first of every month.
The event will feature free food, giveaways, raffle prizes, photo booth, caricatures, petting zoo, games and other activities.
Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and the film starts at 8:15 p.m. The event is sponsored by Mayor Paul Coogan, state Sen. Michael Rodrigues and Greater Fall River Re-Creation.
“Despicable Me” will be the feature presentation on Sept. 24. Visit gfrrec.org for more information.
August happenings at Heritage
FALL RIVER — Arts and culture are alive and well at Heritage State Park. This month, the park will host a number of outdoor events, from concerts to plays to art classes for kids and a nature scavenger hunt.
Their theater is also open again and features daily showings of “The Fabric of Fall River” and “Safe Houses: Fall River and the Underground Railroad.” Exhibits have also been freshened up with new photos.
Parents Night Out
WESTPORT— A parents night out is a kids night to play!
Parents, enjoy a nice night out with each other or with friends while staff at Westport Recreation play with your kids on Saturday, Aug. 28, from 6 to 9 p.m.
They will keep your kids active and entertained through games, activities, crafts and more. They will play outside as much as possible but will also have the gym to use. A snack will be provided or you can have your child bring their own snack. When children eat their snack we will do so socially distanced.
Children are encouraged to bring a water bottle and mask.
Wearing a mask will be required at all times, but we will try to take socially distanced mask breaks outside when needed. Social distancing will be encouraged and we will spend as much time as we can playing outside, utilizing the playground, basketball court, outdoor stage and grass area. The gym is well ventilated with tall ceilings. All toys, sports equipment, tables and chairs will be sanitized before and after use.
The event is open to families with children ages 4-12 and will take place in the Town Hall Annex Gym and outside area, 856 Main Road.
The fee is $15 per child for a resident and $20 per child for non-resident. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to sign up, visit https://westportma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29841
Summer Evenings in the Park
FALL RIVER — Summer Evenings in the Park concludes Thursday at Ruggles Park.
The final event, hosted by the city of Fall River and Narrows Center for the Arts, will feature live music, arts and crafts, food and more from 5:30 to 8 p.m. This week the featured musical act is Southcoast Brass Band, a New Orleans-inspired brass band.
Hit the city outdoor market
FALL RIVER — The Fall River Farmers and Artisans Market (FR FAM) is setting up shop in downtown Fall River.
FR FAM is a bi-weekly event that invites residents and visitors to a fun, family-friendly event where they can support small businesses and SouthCoast entrepreneurs.
The Fall River Farmers and Artisans, which kicked off July 11, will take place every other Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Old Second Street. This picturesque cobblestoned pedestrian walkway, located across from the Government Center on Jeremiah V Sullivan Drive, will host a dynamic marketplace where consumers will be able to purchase a variety of locally made products, vintage goods, artisanal foods, and fresh produce from local farms. Each event will feature a rotating list of vendors, so you’ll never have the same experience twice.
In addition to vendors, the events will also feature local musicians, live art demonstrations and free children’s activities.
The Fall River Farmers and Artisans Market is presented by Craftyish Shop, Fall River Arts and Culture Coalition, Viva Fall River, and the City of Fall River.
The upcoming dates are as follows:
Sunday, Sept. 5
Sunday, Sept. 19
Sunday, Oct. 3
Sunday, Oct. 17
For weekly updates on the vendor list, entertainment, and activities, visit FR FAM on Facebook at @FallRiverFAM. For information on how to participate as a vendor, email Steph at stephferreira@live.com.
SOAM Saturdays in Swansea
SWANSEA — The Southcoast Open Air Market, which kicked off in June, is setting up shop every Saturday through Oct. 23 at the Swansea YMCA, 271 Sharps Lot Road, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The goal is to provide a gathering point for our town and surrounding communities, centered around everything fresh, local, and handmade. SOAM features a rotating selection of handmade goods, handcrafted foods, fresh produce and meats, and live and local music.
Game Night at Somerset library
SOMERSET — Head to the Somerset Public Library for Game Night every Tuesday in the Shipyard Room from 5 to 7 p.m.
Adults and kids ages 13 and older are invited to the library, 1464 County St., for a fun evening of chess and board games. Come alone or with friends. Call the Somerset library at 508-646-2829 for more information.
Narrows announces summer shows
FALL RIVER — The Narrows Center for the Arts has announced a slate of great shows coming up in August, along with art gallery exhibitions, and its Summer Evenings in the Park series.
UPCOMING CONCERTS
Wednesday, Aug. 25 – Summer Evenings in the Park (Ruggles Park)
The City of Fall River and the Narrows have partnered together to bring the arts right into the neighborhoods of the residents of Fall River. This week the featured musical act is Southcoast Brass Band, a New Orleans-inspired brass band.
Saturday, Aug. 28 – Pousette-Dart Band
Jon Pousette-Dart is best known as an American classic and folk-rock songwriter, musician, and performing artist. Growing up in Suffern, NY with a household of artists, he separated himself by picking up a guitar at the age of 10 and mapping out a life in music before he ever attended a little league game.
ART GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
“Wild Solace: Garden Paintings by Paula Martesian” is on exhibit through Aug. 31
“To Have Been There,” photos by Rick Couto, is on display through Sept. 30.
Chamber Invitational golf tourney
The Chamber Invitational Golf Tournament will be held Tuesday, Sept. 7, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Acushnet River Valley Golf Course.
Proceeds from this event will help support the efforts of One SouthCoast Chamber in its mission to advocate for business advancement, economic growth, and job creation for the benefit and the SouthCoast region.
The cost per golfer is $175.
The tournament will be played in a Scramble format with prizes awarded to the top three teams. The event includes lunch, a golf cart, 18-holes of golf, a golfer’s gift bag, raffle tickets, a grand prize ticket and more.
One SouthCoast Chamber will present their Community Leadership Award the event.
This achievement recognizes two individuals who have supported the development of the SouthCoast, both civically and economically.
This year we will be honoring Carl Taber of BayCoast Bank and Brian LeComte of Gold Medal Bakery.
The lead sponsor is BayCoast Bank. Additional sponsors include First Citizens Federal Credit Union, Bristol County Savings Bank and Southcoast Health.
One SouthCoast Chamber requests that any non-vaccinated members and guests continue to wear masks and maintain social distancing. The chamber abides by all guidance from the CDC and the commonwealth.
For tickets, visit members.onesouthcoast.com/events/details/chamber-invitational-golf-tournament-2021-498251.
Summer concerts at Linden Place
BRISTOL, R.I. – Linden Place is hosting a Summer Concert Series in its historic gardens. Concerts are held on select Tuesdays this summer, through Sept. 7, at 7 p.m. In the case of inclement weather, concerts will be moved to the ballroom.
The eclectic lineup of musicians will keep you coming back all summer. This concert series is a family-friendly event featuring a variety of live, local-based bands and performers and a mix of musical genres including jazz, classic rock, country, R&B, bluegrass, and more.
Bring your own blanket, lawn chairs and picnic basket for a relaxed, fun evening of live music. There is plenty of space on the lawn to spread out! Tickets are $10 for Linden Place members, free for Colt Circle members and $15 for non-members. Call the Linden Place office at 401-253-0390 to purchase tickets.
The remaining 2021 Summer Concert Series lineup is as follows:
Aug 24: Alexus Lee
Sept 7: DiggIT, Tim Smith
Linden Place Museum is located at 500 Hope St., Bristol, Rhode Island.
Enjoy music on New Bedford beach
NEW BEDFORD — They’ll be jamming one last time at the West Beach Pavilion on Sunday, Aug. 29, for the season finale of Reggae/Music on West Beach.
Now in its fourth year, the four-part summer series featured live bands and DJs spinning the best in various reggae styles along with new music genres such as Latin Jazz and hip-hop.
Natural Element Band followed by Mighty Mystic are slated to perform at the final concert from 3 to 7 p.m. at the West Beach Pavilion located at 239 W. Rodney French Blvd. across from Hazelwood Park. Patrons are encouraged to bring beach chairs, pack a picnic and groove to the vibes. A select number of food trucks and vendors will offer a variety of delicious local offerings.
For the most up-to-date information on changes and weather cancellations, visit the events page at www.facebook.com/ReggaeOnWestBeach and Instagram @ReggaeOnWestBeach.
Guests need seasonal parking permits to park on W. Rodney French Blvd. Free parking is available in the two Hazelwood Park parking lots located at 553 Brock Ave. and at the W. Rodney French Boulevard entrance to the Cove Walk bike path. Overflow parking at the Family Dollar/Auto Zone Lot at 160 W. Rodney French Blvd. before the Pavilion. Parking is limited in residential areas. Seasonal parking passes are available at Fort Taber and at various other city locations.
Visit www.newbedford-ma.gov or call New Bedford Parks and Recreation at 508-961-3015 for more information.
The event depends on grant funding, sponsorships, and private donations in order to remain free for all. If you have a business or organization and would like to sponsor the event, email ReggaeOnWestBeach@gmail.com or call 508-817-1817.
Enjoy a Night with Elvis
FALL RIVER — Get all shook up on Thursday, Aug. 26, at the Fall River Public Library’s Night with Elvis at Heritage State Park.
Enjoy an unforgettable tribute concert starring award-winning, nationally acclaimed Elvis tribute performer Robert Black singing the songs of Elvis Presley. Known for his unique vocal talent and dynamic charisma, Black captures the legendary style and mannerisms of Elvis so perfectly, you’ll swear you’re in the presence of the king of rock and roll.
This event will be held outdoors at Heritage State Park at 6 p.m. Attendees may bring lawn chairs, blankets, or towels to sit on. Registration is not required. All ages are welcome.
This program is made possible by a generous donation from Debby and Richard Danner.
Fairy Tale Farm at Coggeshall
BRISTOL, R.I. — Once upon a time, at Coggeshall Farm Museum in Bristol, R.I., all your favorite fairy tale characters gathered for a sweet family event.
This summer, during Fairy Tale Farm at Coggeshall Farm Museum, 1 Colt Drive, Bristol, families explore what really happened after “happily ever after.”
Guests walk to various buildings as characters step out of their “homes” for the first time since the pandemic and are faced with real-world, grown-up issues. From Pinocchio, former child star coming to terms with his life as a “real boy,” to a recently awakened Beauty, see what your beloved characters are up to today on this enchanted farm.
The event takes place through August. Visit https://www.coggeshallfarm.org/event/fairy-tale-farm/?fbclid=IwAR1_PK4C1FaG9DselVRZ6v3lshVLaN53GK-gQ2-re3McB_b26cChKF8wTLs for more information.
‘Nurtured By Nature’ art show
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. — DeBlois Gallery will present “Nurtured By Nature,” a show that features the work of four wonderfully accomplished artists whose work is infused with a joy and love of nature.
The exhibit will open on Saturday, Sept. 4, at DeBlois Gallery, 134 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown, R.I., with a reception from 1 to 7 p.m. All are invited to view the show. Refreshments will be offered as well as music. In accordance with safety guidelines, masks will be required.
Nick Williams says he is “Inspired by his time in, on and around the water of Newport.” He creates paintings in acrylic and epoxy depicting naturalistic scenes and the frames he makes to complement each piece.
CC Wolf states that “Life is a story and interpreting that story is our journey; I allow my paint to walk me through a private landscape which is always full of surprises; color has been my path to my inner vision; I see the natural world in symbolic terms-bridging the eternity of nature and the individual self.”
Capturing the spirit of nature in wood, Shawndavid Berry feels the “organic movement seen from a Surreal lens, exposed through subtractive removal. I adjust the image as the piece demands, accommodating and eliminating future movement. Touch, feel, explore and most of all I hope my work is enjoyed.”
With joy in mind, the artwork of Virginia Fishburne Stone always brings a smile. She is inspired in this particular show by the sketch books she found of her grandmother and namesake, Virginia Ritchie Fishburne. “I worked from my grandmother’s sketches, riffing off of them with my contemporary vision and sensibility. I related to her refined lines and her humor. These drawings have been a special experience for me. Enjoy!”
The show continues at the gallery on 134 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown, through Sept. 26. Gallery Night is Sept. 9, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Hours are Thursday to Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free and there is ample, free parking.
A night for the dogs
WESTPORT — A comedy night fundraiser will be held Saturday, Sept. 11, to benefit the Fall River Police Working Dog Foundation.
The event will be held at White’s of Westport, 66 State Road, Westport, and will feature a cash bar, live and silent auctions, raffles and a 50/50 drawing. You can also meet and greet some of Fall River Police Department’s K9 dogs.
Doors for the 18-plus show open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30. To purchase tickets, to donate or to sponsor, visit https://www.funny4funds.com/events. For more information, contact Gary at 508-989-2371.
Birdies for Bayhawks tees off
DARTMOUTH — Bristol Community College will host its annual Birdies for Bayhawks benefit golf tournament on Monday, Sept. 13, at the Donald Ross-designed Country Club of New Bedford, 585 Slocum Road, Dartmouth. Check-in begins at 10:30 a.m., with a shotgun-style start at noon.
Bristol Community College hopes you will join in a day of fun to raise crucial support for our college and its mission. In partnering with Bristol Athletics, the tournament creates funding for programs such as transfer advising and wellness and time management clinics that support our scholar-athletes. Due to the safety of all our players and staff, we will continue to follow COVID-19 guidance and protocol from the state as well as the Bristol Together Plan. The Country Club of New Bedford is committed to providing our players with a safe and enjoyable day on the course.
The registration fee for the benefit golf tournament is $175 per person and includes a round of golf, lunch and a banquet dinner.
For those who are unable to participate in the golf tournament, but still wish to support this great cause, we invite you to join us for the post-tournament dinner on Monday, Sept. 13, at 5 p.m., at the Country Club of New Bedford. The fee for dinner only is $50 per person.
To register for the 2021 Birdies for Bayhawks Benefit Golf Tournament, visit http://www.bristolcc.edu/golf.
Registration will be confirmed once payment is received. Please send a check or click this link (https://7875.thankyou4caring.org/page.aspx?pid=298) to make your payment online. (Please include “Golf Tournament” in the comment box.)
Please make checks payable to: Bristol Community College Foundation, 777 Elsbree St., Fall River, MA 02720.
For more information about Bristol Community College’s Birdies for Bayhawks Benefit Golf Tournament, email derek.viveiros@bristolcc.edu or dawn.banville@bristolcc.edu.
Toe Jam Puppet Band at library
WESTPORT — The Toe Jam Puppet Band will bring a “Toe Jam Variety Show” to the Westport Free Public Library, 408 Old County Road, on Friday, Sept. 10, at 6 p.m. This free program will take place outdoors on the library grounds. Registration is not required. The show is funded with a grant from the Helen E. Ellis Charitable Trust administered by the Bank of America. Bring blankets, chairs, and a picnic dinner. Ice cream treats will be provided by the Friends of Westport Library. The Toe Jam Puppet Band is sure to be a fun, family event. Rain or shine, the show will go on.
Somerset High 50th reunion
The Class of 1971 from Somerset High School will host its 50th class reunion at the Cove Restaurant in Fall River on Sunday evening, Sept. 19, from 5 to 10 p.m.
Class members who have not received their email invitation may contact the reunion organizers Kevin and Kathy Torpey Garganta at SomersetHigh1971@gmail.com to receive all of the details. Registration deadline for the reunion is Friday, Sept. 3.
Chorus holding open rehearsals
FALL RIVER — Love to sing? The South Coast Community Chorale wants to hear you.
SCCC will be hosting open rehearsals on Wednesdays, Sept. 8, 15, and 22, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Thomas More Church, 386 Luther Ave, Somerset.
They are preparing for their Winter Concert which will include the classical masterpiece Vivaldi’s Gloria in D Major. SCCC will also be presenting a Polar Express Medley, Breath of Heaven, The Holidays are Here, Eight Days of Light, and many other classic Christmas carols.
Singing with SCCC is a great opportunity to experience group singing and all of its benefits, gain exposure in the community, and make connections with other singers.
There are no auditions to join SCCC. The only requirements are that you love to sing, have the ability to match pitch and blend with other choristers, attend rehearsals, pay reasonable dues, and purchase music. SCCC will be requiring that everyone planning to join be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Those intested will be asked to fill out and sign a membership form stating that you are vaccinated.
Directed by Frank Wilhelm, the South Coast Community Chorale is a group of singers based out of Fall River. Members come from Fall River and nearby communities including Somerset, Swansea, Dighton, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Westport, Dartmouth, New Bedford, Taunton, Raynham and Middleboro. The group performs concerts each May and December for their spring and winter concert seasons. Past performances have included venues in Fall River, New Bedford, Westport, Taunton, and Swansea. In addition to their regular concert seasons, the Chorale also performs at community events and each year awards a scholarship to an area student who plans to pursue a career in the music field.
For more information, find them on Facebook or visit www.sccchorale.com.
WaterFire announces 2021 season
PROVIDENCE — WaterFire, the popular art experience in downtown Providence, is back with lightings from September through December.
The 2021 WaterFire season currently includes four full lightings and five partial lightings.
The season will open with a full lighting thanking COVID Heroes on Saturday, Sept. 4, Labor Day weekend. Other lightings will include WaterFire’s 25th birthday celebration; a BIPOC Arts, Technology and Business Night; WaterFire Salute to Veterans, and the return of a WaterFire for the Holidays in December.
WaterFire’s 2021 schedule is as follows:
Saturday, Sept. 4: Full lighting to thank pandemic heroes including essential workers.
Thursday, Sept. 9: Partial lighting supported by Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC in celebration of their 15th anniversary.
Saturday, Sept. 18: Partial lighting recognizing educational excellence in Rhode Island with the state’s Department of Education.
Friday, Sept. 24: Partial lighting supported by the University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement.
Saturday, Oct. 2: Full lighting supported by Providence College, “Then. Now. Next: 50 Years of Women at Providence College.”
Saturday, Oct. 16: Full lighting supported by BIPOC Arts, Technology and Business and Brown University.
Wednesday, Oct. 27: Partial lighting honoring WaterFire’s 25th birthday, supported by the R.I. Manufacturers Association.
Saturday, Nov. 6: Full lighting marking WaterFire’s ninth annual Salute to Veterans.
Saturday, Dec. 4: Partial lighting in celebration of the holidays.
With additional support, WaterFire may be able to announce additional lightings and programming – watch for updates on the WaterFire Providence website (waterfire.org/schedule), Facebook page (facebook.com/waterfireprovidence), and Twitter account (twitter.com/waterfireprov).
Golf tourney at Acoaxet
WESTPORT — Greater Fall River Re-Creation will host its second annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, Sept. 30, at Acoaxet Country Club, 152 Howland Road, Westport.
Registration and lunch will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., shotgun at 12:30 p.m., with dinner to follow at Bittersweet Farm.
Registration includes lunch, 18 holes of golf, dinner, raffle tickets, on-course contests and more. Visit https://gfrrec.org/ for player and sponsor cost and more information.
All proceeds support the programs and services Greater Fall River Re-Creation offers city youth and community members.
Wine Run at Westport Vineyard
WESTPORT — On your marks, get set, drink. Er, I mean run!
The 2021 Wine Run at Westport Rivers Vineyard and Winery will step off Saturday, Oct. 2.
From 3 to 6 p.m. enjoy a beautiful run through Westport Rivers Vineyard, at 417 Hixbridge Road. Grab some friends and enjoy a trail run along gorgeous farms and Westport River, finishing amongst the vines. After the race, there will be dinner, wine, and music in the vineyard. Race participants will receive a souvenir wine glass as a memento of their experience.
The course is approximately 3 miles along varying trails.
General race entry ($60) includes parking, race entry, professional race timing, T-shirt, wine glass and wine, dinner and music. Dinner only ($40) includes parking, wine, dinner and music.
Visit runsignup.com/Race/MA/Westport/RunningBrookWineRun to reserve your spot.