September 1,2011
Family Concert Series on the Green:
The New Bedford Symphony Brass Ensemble
6pm – 730pm

The Heart of Taunton presents a diverse mix of musical groups during its Family Concert Series. Held on historic Taunton Green, these FREE outdoor concerts feature local and regional musicians with a variety of musical styles. Also available are food concessions and kid-friendly activities such as face-painting, moonwalk, pony rides and more.

The New Bedford Symphony Brass Ensemble, featuring some of the finest brass performers in New England, will present a program that recreates the feel of the typical summer eve entertainment in days gone by. The concert will feature a variety of music ranging from light classical works by Nicolai Riimsky-Korsakov and Claude Debussy to patriotic pieces, jazz pieces by Gershwin and ragtime. And of course, no outdoor concert would be complete without the rousing marches by John Phillip Sousa! (There is no rain date for this concert.)
508.880.4960
www.heartoftaunton.com

September 2-5, 2011
TPC of Boston
Deutsche Bank Championship Golf Tournament
PGA Tour

This tournament is played on the course of TPC Boston and is named by Golf Digest among the “Top 10 Best New Private Clubs in the U.S.” when it debuted in 2002, the PGA TOUR’s TPC Boston – home to the Deutsche Bank Championship, one of only four PGA TOUR Playoff events for the FedExCup – continues to re-define the private golf club experience.

Where: TPC Boston Golf Club
400 Arnold Palmer Blvd
Norton, MA 02766
Phone (508) 285-3200 | Contact the Club 

September 3rd and 4th, 2011
Labor Day Weekend
Battleship Cove
World War 11 Weekend

History comes alive at Battleship Cove as you step back in time to the war years of 1939-1945.
There will be World War Allied Forces and Axis re-enactors in uniform, weapons and equipment
to present the history of that historic time in American history.

Where: Battleship Cove, Fall River, MA
Information 508-678-1100 or 800-533-3194 www.battleshipcove.org
When: Reenactments and special programs will be throughout the days
Free with Admission.  $15 adults and $9 children

September 4, 2011
Town of  Fairhaven
Rod & Custom Cruise Night

See a display of great Rod and Custom Cars and enjoy music
and food by local businesses.
Free

Where: Benoit Square, intersection of Adams and Main Streets
When: 10 am-3pm
For more information contact John Medeiros, 508-951-2128

September 10, 2011
Continued from August 12th
Attleboro Arts Museum
8 Visions Art Exhibit

An art exhibit form 8 juried member artists:
Exhibiting Artists:

Mary N. Hurwitz – Dartmouth, MA; Jean Sbarra Jones – Salem, MA; Mary Kosowski – Smithfield, RI; Greg O’Brien – Assonet, MA; Beverly Rippel – South Easton, MA; Cole Swavely – Jamaica Plain, MA; Don Swavely – Norton, MA; Charter Weeks – Barrington, NH

Where: 86 Park St. Attleboro, MA 02703
508-222-2644 x10  www.attleboroartsmuseum.org

September 11, 2011
Continued from June 8th
New Bedford Art Museum
Exhibit: New Bedford Through the Lens
A Walk Through History

Where: 608 Pleasant St. New Bedford, MA 02740
When: noon -5pm. Adults $3; Children & Seniors $2
AHA! Nights 5-9pm Free
Wheelchair Access 508-961-3076 www.newbedfordartmuseum.org

September 10,2011
Rain date is 11, 2011
Spirit of Somerset Festival

Barbecue Dinner on Saturday at the Village School from 5-7pm
Saturday a soap box derby, Kayak race, Live music and other activities will be offered.

September 3-5th, 2011
Town of Fairhaven
Feast of Our Lady of Angels
Our Lady of Angels Feast Grounds, 7 Jesse St., Fairhaven Sat. 5 pm. – midnight,
Sun. noon – midnight, Mon. noon – 10 pm
Procession on Main St. Monday at 1 pm

A traditional Portuguese “festa” with live music, game booths, Portuguese & American foods, auctions, kids’ activities. Sponsored by Our Lady of Angels Catholic Association.
508.990.0502
http://www.fairhaven-ma.gov

September 7-October 2, 2011
Gallery X
“Resplendent in Convergence”

Swain Alumni Return.

Reception Sat. September 10, 7–10pm
Curator: Don Wilkinson

Where: Gallery X, 169 William St. New Bedford, MA
508-992-2675 or visit www.galleryx.org

September 6, 2011
New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce Annual
Invitational Golf Tournament

Proceeds support the efforts of the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce in the mission to advocate for business advancement, economic growth and job creation for the benefit of New Bedford and the SouthCoast Region of Massachusetts.

Where: LeBaron Hills Country Club, 183 Rhode Island Road, Lakeville, MA 02347
When: Noon Shotgun Start 508-999-5231
$150.00 per person

September 8, 2011
AHA! “New Bedford Cultures”
Downtown New Bedford, 5-9 pm
AHA! (Art, History & Architecture) is New Bedford’s free Downtown Cultural Night and collaborative cultural organization with over 60 downtown venue partners.
The AHA! mission is:
To be a cooperative venture dedicated to invigorating the downtown New Bedford cultural scene.
The AHA! model collectively brands and presents the best the city has to offer providing an easy way for residents and visitors to be a part of the city’s burgeoning cultural scene.
www.ahanewbedford.org

September 10, 11, 2011
Apple Peach Festival
Acushnet
This festival is a celebrated tradition that brings thousands of visitors to town for the delectable apples and peaches grown right in Acushnet. Vendors sell fruit and vegetables on the roadside. Musical entertainment and activities for the kids. Anyone who can, should try to make this amazing celebration, held every year on the first weekend after Labor Day. Located all along North Main St, in Acushnet MA. this is another Bristol County, “must do.”

http://www.acushnet.ma.us

September 10, 2011
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Classical I “Bold Openings”
Michael Torke: Bright Blue Music

American composer Michael Torke’s music has been called “irresistible,” “utterly captivating,” “optimistic, joyful and thoroughly uplifting.” Born in 1961, Torke has taken the musical world by storm with compositions such as Bright Blue Music, a work with joyous melodies, shimmering coloristic detail and crackling rhythmic energy. The Los Angeles Times noted that Torke’s music is “bright, bold, original and full of optimism.”

Where: Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, 684 Purchase St. New Bedford, MA
When: 8:00pm Adults $49/$40/ $31/$18; Students  $10

Wheelchair Access 508-999-6276 www.nbsymphony.org

September 11, 2011
Narrows Festival of the Arts
11am-7pm
One of New England’s premier music and arts festivals.
Narrows Center of the Arts, 16 Anawan Street, Fall River

The Narrows Center for the Arts is a non-profit organization located in Fall River, Massachusetts’ waterfront district. The 280-seat facility hosts high-quality, national and local performing and visual artists, musicians, writers and performers.

Where: 16 Anawan Street, Fall River, MA 02721
This facility is on the top floor of an attractive old mill building with spectacular views of Fall River’s pier
the Braga Bridge and Battleship Cove and all the Fall River’s Waterfront district.
When: 11am-7pm
Children’s Festival 11am-4pm
For more information call 508.324.1926 or visit
www.ncfta.org

September  11, 2011
Continued from August 11th
Artworks! Exhibit;Through the Eyes of an Artist

Where:384 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA 02740
When: 7-9pm 508-984-1588 www.artworksforyou.org

September 11, 2011
10th Anniversary of 9/11
Remembrance Ceremony
Battleship Cove, Fall River, Ma

The site of the hour-long observation will take place against the backdrop of a huge American flag tha will be suspended between two ladder trucks from Fall River Fire Department.  Honor guards will join them.  The speaking program will include remarks from Fall River Mayor Will Flanagan, Police Chief Daniel Racine, Fire Chief Paul Ford, Exec. Director of Battleship Cove Brad King and President of the USS Massachusetts Memorial Committee Carl Sawejko.

A wreath will be placed on one of the towers and a second tossed in the Taunton river.  The Norwich University Band will provide the call to Taps and accompany the 40 voices of that University Choraleers.  A 21 gun salute and the release of doves and a bagpiper will also be included.  The Memorial Service will conclude with a flyover.

When: 8:30am Annual ceremony  at the September 11th
Where: At the Memorial site

Battleship Cove is the world’s largest naval ship museum. Located in Fall River, MA, this nonprofit maritime museum and war memorial traces its origins to the wartime crew of the World War II battleship USS Massachusetts. This dedicated veterans group was responsible for the donation of the decommissioned vessel from the Navy and its public display at Battleship Cove.
508.678.1100
www.battleshipcove.org

September 16, 2011 -
WHALE
21st Annual International Wine Festival & Auction
5:30 to 9:00 pm • Custom House Square, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

Featuring more than 150 fine wines, champagnes, ports, and beers from around the world, WHALE’s International Wine Festival and Auction is considered to be the biggest and best wine festival south of Boston.  Entering into its 21st year, the Wine Festival has a long-standing tradition of excellence and excitement. Whether you are a wine connoisseur or a wine novice, you will surely find something that is pleasing, even for the most discriminating of pallettes.  In addition to the wines and other libations,  samples of the signature dishes of the area’s finest restaurants will be served.  And to top it off, there is a silent auction that contains items for anyone’s desires.

Where: Custom House Square, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
Tickets are $70.00 for WHALE members and $85.00 for non-members and at the door.
Call 508-997-1776    to purchase tickets.  To see our sponsor benefits click  or to make your
sponsorship contribution click www.waterfrontleague.org/about/events/
When: 5:30 to 9:00 pm

September  17th and 18th, 2011
Fairhaven Village Militia Fort Phoenix Days Encampment
Fort Phoenix, Fort Street, Fairhaven, MA
10 am Saturday to 3 pm Sunday
Cannon firing approx. 6:30 p.m. Saturday

The Fairhaven Village Militia, the Fairhaven Office of Tourism and guests present a two-day historical encampment at Fort Phoenix. Talk to period costumed men and women about the fort’s history and life in the 1770s. See military drilling, flintlock musket and cannon firing demonstrations and camp cooking demonstrations. Try tomahawk throwing or children games. Also see activities such as spinning, fire starting, demonstrations of 18th-Century dentistry and more.  Saturday evening at sundown (approx. 6:30 p.m.) see a demonstration “night firing” of the fort’s five cannons.
508.979.4085
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fairhaven-Village-Militia/111985250678

September 17, 2011
New England Antique Tractor and Truck Association
Tractor Pull

Where: Francis Farm, 27 Francis  Farm Rd. Rehoboth, MA
When: 5pm
508-272-5474 or visit www.NEATTA.org

September  18, 2011
Taunton Art Association
Exhibit: Annual Fall Show

Come see artwork created by Taunton’s local artists

Where: Taunton Art Association, 42 Williams St. Taunton Ma 02740
For more information call 508-822-4513 or visit www.tauntonarts.org

September 16,17  2011
Factory of Terror Haunted House
Fall River, MA

Featuring 3 new Haunts!!  Combined into the already New England’s Largest, Most Frightening,
Haunted House Attraction

September Admission: 16, 17th $13 children under 10/ Adults$ 20
September 23, 24 and 30th

Where: 33 Pearl St. Fall River, MA
When: September Hours are 8-11pm
October Hours are 6:30 – 11:00 on Weekends
For Printable Coupons www.factoryofterror.com

September 16th through November 2011
Old Colony Historical Society
Taunton, MA
Exhibit: Lester Vaughan and Taunton’s Metal Artisans

Where: 66 Church St. Taunton, MA
508-822-4019 or visit www.oldcolonyhistoricalsociety.org/Events.htm

September 18, 2011
Re-scheduled from date of August 28, 2011 due to Hurricane
New Bedford Chowder Festival
Downtown New Bedford, Inc.
Custom House Square, New Bedford

Downtown New Bedford, Inc., is a non-profit organization representing all downtown stakeholders: property owners, business people and residents. Join us at the NB Chowder Fest where you can sample Clam Chowder, Seafood Chowder, Kale Soup and Stuffed Quahogs, from more than 20 area restaurants, all included in the price of your admission ticket. www.downtownnb.org

September 23, 2011
Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
An Evening with Bill Cosby

The Zeiterion Opening Night Performance of 2011-2012 Season

Join the Z as it kicks off the season with living legend and comic genius, the great Bill Cosby.  A nine time Grammy award winner, his hilarious humor transcends all age, gender and cultural boundaries.  Come laugh with us and celebrate the new season.

Where: Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, 684 Purchase St. New Bedford, MA
When: 8:00pm Tickets $73.50/$68.50/$/$59.50
Box Office, call 508-994-2900 or visit www.zeiterion.org

September24,2011
Fall Family Festival
YMCA, Dartmouth

Where: Dartmouth YMCA, 276 Gulf Road, Dartmouth, MA
When: 11:00am-4pm

September    2011  TBD
Whaling City Clippers
New England Football League
(Semi-Professional)

Where: Paul Walsh Field, 230 Hathaway Blvd, New Bedford, MA
When: 6:30pm Confirm date and time with www.whalingcityclippers.com

September TBD, 2011
Arts Around the Block
5th Annual Historic Fall River Neighborhood Festival

Where: The neighborhood of Purchase and Franklin Streets to Cherry Street
When: 12-4pm
For more information email: bartleyjw@juno.com

September 22, 2011
Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce
13th Annual Businesswomen Celebration

The Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that Mary Richardson will be the guest speaker.
She is currently the Community Liaison for Steward Health Care System.  In this role, she provides a bridge between the Hospitals and the communities Steward serves. Mary Richardson was co-anchor of WCVB-TV’s Chronicle, the nation’s longest running locally produced nightly newsmagazine.

In addition to the dinner and guest speaker, there will also be the opportunity to showcase your products and services.  Exhibit space is available for $75/Member and $95/Non-Member.  TACC Members will be given first option for exhibit space.  The deadline for exhibitors is September 9, 2011.  Reserve space now!

The cost to attend the dinner is $40/Member and $50/Non-Member.

Where: Holiday Inn-Taunton
When: 4:00-8:00pm
Call Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce 508-824-4068 or visit  www.tauntonareachamber.org/
September 23 and 30th, 2011
Buttonwood Park Zoo
“Family Fall Fun Campfires”

Bring a blanket to spread on the ground and enjoy a beautiful Friday evening at the zoo. Relax around the campfire as we share an activity, a story and a snack. There will be a different topic for each campfire. Participants must pre-register and pay in advance by calling (508) 991-4556 x 18.  * In the event of poor weather, we will call by 5:00PM to cancel.

Where: 425 Hawthorn St., New Bedford, MA 02740
When: 6:30pm
Members $25 per family/Non-Members $35 per family
Wheelchair Access 508-991-4556 www.bpzoo.org

September 24, 2011
Narrows Center for the Arts, Fall River
Ollabelle
Long time Narrows favorites. They brilliantly mix superb harmonies and deft instrumentation with a fresh take on Americana. They have a great new record “Neon Blue Bird” which maybe thier best work yet.

$20 Advance | $23 Day of Show

Where: 16 Anawam St. Fall River, MA
When: 8pm 508-324-1926 http://www.ncfta.org
ollabelle.net

September 24th and 25th , 2011
7th Annual Working Waterfront Festival
New Bedford Waterfront, Fishermen’s Pier, Merrill’s Wharf

A festival celebrating the commercial fishing industry and educating the public about the lives, skills and traditions of fishermen, processors and all of the others who are part of the working waterfront. The Festival will feature tours of fishing boats, demonstrations and contests of occupational skills, food, music and more. This is a unique opportunity for the fishing community to represent itself and teach the public about all that goes into bringing seafood from the ocean to the table.
A Free Event
508.993.8894
www.workingwaterfrontfestival.org

September 28, 2011 through January 21, 2012
New Bedford Art Museum:

Light, Space, and Atmosphere: A Spiritual Journey
Willoughby Elliott Retrospective
Severin Haines, Curator
Inviting Response II
Mark and Nicole St. Pierre, Curators
2011 ArtMobile Exhibit

Where: 608 Pleasant St. New Bedford, MA 02740
508-961-3076 www.newbedfordartmuseum.com

September TBD, 2011
Gallery X: “   “

Where: 169 William St., New Bedford, MA 02740
When: Wed – Fri 11am-5pm, Sat & Sun 11am-3pm $10 per piece
Wheelchair Access 508-992-2675 www.galleryx.org

September 29, 2011
Narrows Center for the Arts, Fall River
Boubacar Traore

Boubacar Traore is a harmonious contradiction, a musician whose art and biography are striking not so much for their balance as for their extremes. An idol for the whole west coast of Africa in the 1960s, forgotten in the 1970s, rediscovered in the 1980s, and now touring once again in Europe and, for the first time, in North America in the 1990′s….

$18 Advance | $20 Day of Show

Where: 16 Anawam St. Fall River, MA
When: 8pm 508-324-1926 http://www.ncfta.or
myspace.com/boubacartraore

Friday, September 30, 2011
Buttonwood Zoo, New Bedford
Family Fall Fun Campfires • 6:30PM
Cost:    $25/family for members. $35/family for non-members

Bring a blanket to spread on the ground and enjoy a beautiful Friday evening at the zoo. Relax around the campfire as we share an activity, a story and a snack. There will be a different topic for each campfire. Participants must pre-register and pay in advance by calling (508) 991-4556 x 18.
* In the event of poor weather, we will call by 5:00PM to cancel.

September 30, 2011
New Bedford Whaling Museum
“After Hours”

Where: 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740
When: 6 – 8pm $5.00 for Museum members
$10.00  for general public, 21 and older
Wheelchair Access, 508-997-0046 www.whalingmuseum.org

September 30, 2011
Narrows Center for the Arts, Fall River
Shawn Colvin
Opener: Liz longley

In an era when female singer-songwriters are ever more ubiquitous, Shawn Colvin stands out as a singular and enduring talent. Her songs are slow-release works of craft and catharsis that become treasured, lifetime companions for their listeners.

$50 Advance | $55 Day of Show

Where: 16 Anawam St. Fall River, MA
When: 8pm 508-324-1926 http://www.ncfta.org

shawncolvin.com