AHA!
Held monthly, second Thursday, 5-9pm
Phone: For more information call 508.979.8828.
Website: www.ahanewbedford.org

Saturday, March 1,  8pm
NATALIE MACMASTER
Location: Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford
Description: An amazing Celtic fiddler, Natalie Macmaster is a powerhouse of musical talent with her Cape Breton-style traditional fiddle tunes and electrifying step dancing.
Admission: $35
Phone:  508.994.2900
Website:  www.zeiterion.org

Sunday, March 2,   7:30PM
MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL
50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Location: Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford
Description: The longest continually-running jazz festival in the world, the Monterey Jazz Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary with a national tour. Maintaining Montereyâs tradition of bringing together veteran and younger artists, the all-star show features Terence Blanchard (trumpet), James Moody (saxophone), Benny Green (piano), Nnenna Freelon (special guest vocalist), Derrick Hodge (bass) and Kendrick Scott (drums).
Phone: 508.997.5664
Admission: $45 $42 $38
http://www.montereyjazzfestival.org

Tuesday, March 4th,
Sailors Series
"Master and Commander" with Leon Poindexter
Location: Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford
Description: Lectures will take place on Tuesday evenings at 8 p.m. in the Museum Theater and will be followed by a reception in the Jacobs Family Gallery. Master shipwright Leon Poindexter, a specialist in restoring historic vessels, will give a presentation on the transformation of the HMS Rose (an existing replica of the British Revolutionary War frigate) into the fictional HMS Surprise for the Academy Award-winning motion picture Master and Commander starring Russell Crowe. In Patrick OâBrianâs beloved sea-faring novel, Capt. Aubrey disguises the Surprise as a whaleship to confound his opponents. Poindexter will detail his time as technical advisor for set design on the film and as set advisor and background actor. The talk will cover the lengths to which producers went for authenticity in transforming the Rose and creating the sets. Poindexter has previously worked on the
USS Constitution, Schooner Ernestina, and the Whaling Museumâs exhibition. Please call 508-997-0046 ext. 101 to reserve your tickets. The price for the series is $50 for members, $65 for non-members, and $18 for individual tickets.

Thursday, March 6, 8pm
|BOBBY MCFERRIN AND THE VOICESTRA
Location: Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford
Description: Truly in a class by himself, Bobby McFerrin is one of the natural wonders of the music world. Performing with McFerrin is his Voicestra, twelve uniquely gifted singers with experience ranging from jazz to R&B to Indian, classical and opera. It is a true orchestra of the voice and an excitement and experience only McFerrin could create. TICKETS: $48 $45 $42 $38
Phone: 508.997.5664

Friday, March 7,  8pm
The Nobodies of Comedy
Location: Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford
Description: No over-hyped celebrities, no super-sized tickets prices, just one amazing night of comedy. ãThe Nobodies of Comedyä is a night of incredible comedy starring the funniest comics youâve never heard of. Theyâre not household names (yet), but theyâre hip, young and hilarious!
Admission: $20
Phone: 508.997.5664

Saturday, March 8, 6pm
Beatlemania!
Location: Whites of Westport, 66 State Road, Westport, MA
Description: Bringing the magic to you LIVE! The best simulation ever staged! The Beatles music set the pop rock standard for most of the 1960's. Now, in the 2000's, The Cast of Beatlemania recalls the memories of that exciting era when the Fab Four ruled the world of rock 'n' roll. Featuring the members from the original Broadway Cast of Beatlemania, the four seasoned impersonators stunningly recreate LIVE the magic and timelessness of The Beatles! Watching the Cast of Beatlemania in their period dress from the early years through the "Sgt. Pepper" and "Abbey Road" days, takes an audience on a pleasant, eye catching journey down memory lane with the Fab Four. Menu Includes: (Plated Dinner) Cheese & Crackers, Stuffed Boneless Breast of Chicken (stuffed with rice), Mandarin Orange Salad, Garlic Smashed Potatoes, Vegetable du Jour, Strawberry Parfait & Coffee. This show is $42.00 per person.
Phone: 508.675.7185

Saturday, March 8 10-5pm
Sunday, March 9, 10-4pm
New Bedford Home Show
Location: Greater New Bedford Regional Voc. Tec., 1121 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, MA
Description: Presented by the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce. The area's largest home and garden show. If you are looking to "spruce up" your house or yard this spring or summer, you can't afford to miss this event. From contractors, home improvement companies, and kitchen and bath specialists...to fence wrights, patio furniture retailers, and home loan officers, all the resources you need will be here under one roof! More than 100 exhibitors will be ready to answer your questions, so come talk to the experts! While you are there, stop by the Chamber of Commerce's booth for your chance to WIN THE GRAND PRIZE OF $1,000 in gift certificates to the exhibiting company of your choice. Plus, enjoy a full lineup of seminars for homeowners topics and schedule to be announced. Cost: $3 per adult, children under 12 free.
Phone: 508.999.5231

Sunday, March 9,
Family Character Breakfast
Breakfast the the Easter Bunny
Location: White's of Westport, 66 State Road, Westport, MA
Description: A great way to spend time with the family. Enjoy photos with the characters, coloring, face painting, cookie decorating, full breakfast buffet & tons of fun for everyone!!! Adults $17 / Children $10 inclusive. Reservations Required 508.675.7185

Friday, March 14, 8pm
DIAVOLO
Location: Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford
Description: AMAZING! Trained gymnasts, rock climbers, martial
artists, stunt performers and actors leap, fly and twirl against a backdrop of outrageous, surrealistic sets. Led by a former Cirque du Soleil choreographer, these guys have no fear. This one-of-a-kind ensemble is known for its celebration of playful humanity. Tickets: $38, $42 & $45
Phone: 508.997.5664

March 15,  6pm
The Wake of Matty O'Malley
Location: White's of Westport, 66 State Road, Westport, MA
Description: This show is rated PG-17. Dillstar Productionsú presents the O'Malley family on their saddest day. Well only sad because, when poor Matty passed away, he took the winning lotto ticket with him. And he stuck them with unpaid bar tabs all over the country. Just like an Irishman! Join the O'Malleys and their special guests for a raucous spoof of grievous proportions. You'll dance the keel row, mourn for the deceased, and get to know this dysfunctional family better than you may have liked. Drink, Eat, and be Merry, cause Matty's not coming home!
Admission: $35.95 per person
Phone:508.675.7185

Sunday, March 16, 10:30am
31st Annual Greater New Bedford Half Marathon
Location: Downtown Historical New Bedford
Description: This loop course is a great spectator race. Watch the beginning of the race on Purchase Street, walk up Union Street to approximately the 5-mile mark (Rockdale Avenue) and then back to the finish;
Website: www.newbedfordhalfmarathon.com

Tuesday, March 18,  2pm
Jack Steps Ashore: A Few Glimpses at Whaling Art, History, and Culture Lecture Series with Senior Curator Stuart M. Frank
Location: Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford
Description: All Hands Employed Scrimshonting. The Intricate Shipboard Art of Scrimshaw," Museum Theater. Free for members, free with Museum admission.
Phone: 508.997.0046

Saturday, March 22, 8pm
JOAN BAEZ
Location: Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford
Description: The Zeiterion in honored to welcome legendary musician for a special one night engagement. Joan Baez is an icon, both as a folk musician and as a catalyst for social change. A singer, guitarist, and songwriter with eight gold records and six Grammy nominations, Joan brings to The Z, songs from her newest album "Bowery Songs"--her first ten years. Tickets: $38 & $45.
Phone: 508.997.5664

Saturday, March 22,
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Location: Buttonwood Park Zoo, 425 Hawthorn Street, New Bedford
Description: Enjoy a hot breakfast buffet, have your picture taken with the Easter bunny, and go for a ride on the Zoo Choo Choo! Zoo admission for the day is included in the program fee. Pre-payment and registration is required; call (508) 991-4556 x 14 or stop by the North Woods Gift Store. $12 per person/members, $15 per person/non-members.
Phone: 508-991-4556
Website: www.bpzoo.org

Saturday, March 22,
Milk and Cookies with Easter Bunny
Location: Buttonwood Park Zoo, 425 Hawthorn Street, New Bedford
Enjoy cookies and milk with the Easter Bunny, have your picture taken, and go for a ride on the Zoo Choo Choo! Zoo admission for the day is included in the program fee. Pre-payment and registration is required; call (508) 991-4556 x 14 or stop by the North Woods Gift Store. $6 per person/members, $9 per person/non-members.
Phone: 508-991-4556
Website: www.bpzoo.org

Saturday, March 29, 8pm
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra 2008
Spring Concert
Location: Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford
Description: Bethoven's Coriolanus Overture, Dvorak's Symphony No. 8 in G major, and Kabalevsky's Cello Concerto no. 2 in C Major, with Rhonda Ryder, Cello.
Admission: $30, $42, $50
Phone: 508.997.5664

Saturday, March 29,  5:30 - 8:30
GREATER NEW BEDFORD WOMENâS CENTER
MEN WHO COOK
Location: Keith Middle School, New Bedford
Description: Men Who Cook has been an outstanding fundraising success for more than 20 years. Enjoy a delicious array of home cooked foods from soup to desserts prepared by male volunteer chefs, great entertainment, exciting raffles and much more. All proceeds to benefit our free and confidential services for victims of domestic violence and abuse.
Phone: 508.996.3343
Website: www.womenscentersc.com


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