SoCo Magazine - May 2008 - (Page 102) 31days EVENTS SPECIAL EVENTS/NONPROFITS 2ND ANNUAL GONG SHOW Benefits the Orpheum Theatre May 10th 8-11 p.m. Mature Audiences/Cash Bar Gallery X 169 William St., New Bedford, MA $25 Suggested Donation 508-992-0635; orhpinc.org MAKE A SHELL WREATH Supplies provided, but bring your own treasures to add. May 15th 6:30-8:30 p.m. Lloyd Center for the Environment 430 Potomska Rd., Dartmouth, MA $19 Non-Members 508-558-2918; lloydcenter.org NEW BEDFORD PORT SOCIETY’S ANNUAL DOCKSIDE MEMORIAL May 26th Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 3 New Bedford, MA 508-979-1745 or 508-992-3295 9TH BIENNIAL QUILT SHOW presented by: The Shining Tides Quilt Guild, Inc. Featuring more than 100 quilts, Best of World 2007, The Ancient Mariner at Sunrise, antique collection, raffle, & more! June 6th & 7th 10 a.m.–5 p.m., June 8th 10 a.m.–3 p.m., $5 UMass-Dartmouth Woodland Commons 285 Old Westport Rd., Dartmouth, MA 508-996-4449 or 774-202-0553 WHALING HERITAGE SYMPOSIUM Sponsored by NOAA. Begins with 2 days at Mystic Seaport and the final day spent at the New Bedford Seaport. June 16th–18th hans.vantilburg@noaa.gov sanctuaries.noaa.gov/maritime/ whaling AN EVENING WITH LIVINGSTON TAYLOR May 17th, at Pope John Paul II High School, Hyannis, MA Silent Auction followed by concert 6:30 p.m. Reserved seating $50 508-862-6336; pjp2hs.org CONCERTS SEASON FINALE: ENDURING MASTERPIECES May 10th Zeiterion Performing Arts Center New Bedford, MA 508-999-NBSO; nbsymphony.org RHODE ISLAND PHILHARMONIC SEASON FINALE, PHILHARMONIC CLASSICAL CONCERT May 3, Featuring Soprano Susan Lorette Dunn and the Providence Singers. 8 PM at VMA Arts & Cultural Center, 1 Ave. of the Arts, Providence, RI 401-248-7000, riphil.org or ArtTixRI.com, $27-65 RHODE ISLAND PHILHARMONIC GALA CONCERT WITH ANDRE WATTS May 13 at 7 PM, at VMA Arts & Cultural Center, 1 Ave. of the Arts, Providence, RI 401-248-7090 (special gala number) riphil.org or ArtTixRI.com MUSIC AT THE MANSION: THREE’S A CHARM Violin, Cello & Piano Early works of Beethoven & Brahms, along with the late works of Mozart May 18th 4 p.m.; $25 Highfield Hall 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, MA 508-495-1878; highfieldhall.org HERITAGE MUSEUMS & GARDENS Automobile collection, history and art museums, carousel, & special events 67 Grove St. (off Rte. 130) Sandwich, MA 508-888-3300 heritagemuseumsandgardens.org SEASON REOPENING Herreshoff Marine Museum America’s Cup Hall Of Fame Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. One Burnside St., Bristol, RI $8 adults, $7 seniors, $2 with student card & no charge under 12 401-253-5000; herreshoff.org THE ART COMPLEX MUSEUM Print Collection, Shaker Furniture, Asian Art & American Painting Wed.–Sun. 1–4 p.m. May 4th 4 p.m. Natasha Farny, cello, piano Free Concert 189 Alden St., Duxbury, MA 781-934-6634; artcomplex.org MARINE MUSEUM AT FALL RIVER Diverse collection of marine artifacts and memorabilia, including a 28’ model of the Titantic. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 12–4 p.m. 70 Water St., Fall River, MA 508-674-3533; marinemuseum.org CAPE COD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Natural History Lectures Tuesdays 7:30-9 p.m. 869 Rte. 6A, Brewster, MA $5 non-members 800-479-3867; ccmnh.org PILGRIM MONUMENT & PROVINCETOWN MUSEUM Historic Walking Tour May 30th 9–11 a.m. High Pole Hill, Provincetown, MA Free/reservations required 508-487-1310; pilgrim-monument.org 5 5 136 R 136 R HUMBLE BOY MAY 7-10,14-17 8PM MAY 11 2.30 PM SUNDAY MATINEE Directed By Judy Lemay FEATURING ROBERT DUQUETTE TIM GOFF SARAH MORSE CAROL OLIVA JULI L. PARKER CLIFFORD WOOD The Greater New Bedford Choral Society Presents Saint Cecilia Mass by Charles Gounod and Five Mystical Songs by Ralph Vaughan Williams Sunday, May 18 at 7:30 PM St. Joseph-St. Therese Church 1960 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford Tickets $15 ($5 under 12) at the Door Call 508-644-2419 THEATRE MUSEUMS BATTLESHIP COVE May 24th Carousel Opens Weekends May 26th Vietnam Veterans Memorial Service @ noon (open to the public) May 30th Memorial Day Observance @ noon (21-gun salute) 5 Water St., Fall River, MA 508-678-1100; battleshipcove.org PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER May 3rd Addy: An American Girl May 4th Larry The Cable Guy May 6th-11th The Drowsy Chaperone May 13th David Copperfield 220 Weybosset St., Providence, RI 401-421-ARTS; pacri.org An Adult Comedy by Charlotte Jones Felix Humble, a Cambridge astro-physicist, returns home to his bee keeping father's funeral in middle England, only to discover his difficult and domineering mother in the arms of another man. As he struggles to find his balance in the midst of familial chaos, what emerges is a touching, funny and entertaining dysfunctional family portrait. Originally produced in the United States by the Manhattan Theatre Club on 22nd April 2003. Originally commissioned by Matthew Byam Shaw and Ann Mackmin. Originally produced by the Royal National Theatre on August 9th 2001. 1 0 2 | s oc omagazi ne . i nfo | M ay 2 0 0 8 http://pjp2hs.org http://heritagemuseumsandgardens.org http://orhpinc.org http://nbsymphony.org http://herreshoff.org http://lloydcenter.org http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/maritime/whaling http://riphil.org http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/maritime/whaling http://ArtTixRI.com http://artcomplex.org http://riphil.org http://ArtTixRI.com http://marinemuseum.org http://highfieldhall.org http://ccmnh.org http://pilgrim-monument.org http://pacri.org http://battleshipcove.org http://socomagazine.info
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