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A City Master Plan New Bedford 2020JUNE 10 – 13, 201013th ANNUAL DAY S OF PORTUGAL WEEKEND FESTIVALTraditional festa commemorates New Bedford’s vastcultural ties with Portugal. Features delectableethnic foods, refreshments, 3 stages of Portuguesemusic, folkloric groups, 5K road race, a multitude ofAzorean, Madeiran and Ilhavo artisans’ exhibits. Flagraising ceremony on the steps of New Bedford CityHall at 6:00pm on June 10 to kick off the celebration.Acushnet Avenue from Beetle Street, to BullardStreet, New Bedford, MA 02746 Fri 5pm-12am, Sat12pm-12am, Sun 12pm-10pm Free Wheelchair Access508-322-7025JUNE 10, 2010NEW BEDFORD WHALING MUSEUM DAY OF PORTUGALThe museum celebrates “Dia de Portugal” withAzorean Artisans in the Jacobs Family Gallery,18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 027404–8:30pm Wheelchair Access 508-997-0046whalingmuseum.orgNEW BEDFORD WHALING MUSEUM DAY OF PORTUGALLECTURE: “SO ENDS THIS DAY: THE PORTUGUESE INAMERICAN WHALING, 1765-1927”Professor Don Warrin will speak about thecontributions to the American whaling industryby Portuguese and Cape Verdean immigrants.18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 027407:30pm Free Wheelchair Access 508-997-0046whalingmuseum.orgWATERFRONT HISTORIC LEAGUE (WHALE) WALKING TOURWalk through the cobblestone streets of the NewBedford Whaling National Historical Park andDowntown to learn more about the establishmentof WHALE’s preservation efforts and the more than27 distinct projects and initiatives that WHALE hasspearheaded in the heart of New Bedford. Co-Sponsored by WHALE and the New Bedford WhalingNational Historical Park. Steps off from the NationalPark Visitors Center, 33 William Street, New Bedford,MA 02740 6pm Free waterfrontleague.orgJUNE 11, 201016th ANNUAL UNITED WAY CLAMBAKEAnnual fundraiser to benefit the United Way ofGreater New Bedford features a traditional NewEngland clambake. Fisherman’s Wharf/Pier 3, NewBedford, MA 02740 Social Hour 5–6pm, Clambake7pm, Music until 11pm $75 each or $650 for a tableof 10 Wheelchair Access 508-994-9625NEW BEDFORD BAY SOX NEW ENGLANDCOLLEGIATE BASEBALL LEAGUEThe Bay Sox play the Laconia Muskrats. Paul WalshField, 230 Hathaway Blvd, (corner of Parker andHunter streets) New Bedford, MA 02740 6:30pmGeneral admission $5; Seniors & Children 7-16 $3;Children 6 and under free. Group rates available.nbbaysox.comJUNE 12, 2010NEW BEDFORD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 10th ANNUALSYMPHONY SEASIDE SWINGA sparkling summer fundraiser, this elaboratelycatered event includes cocktails, dinner, dancing,silent auction and the music of the New BedfordSymphony Orchestra under the baton of Dr. DavidMacKenzie with guest vocalist, Sherry Williams.Kittansett Club, Marion, MA 02738 5:30-10pm $175Wheelchair Access 508-999-6276SCHOOL OF THE NEW BEDFORD BALLET “CINDERELLA”This full length ballet is a variation of the originalfairytale showcased as the gift of classical balletwrapped in humor with the promise of a “happy everafter ending.” Zeiterion Performing Arts Center,684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 2 &8pm Adults $15/Seniors and Students $10/Children$8 508-993-1387 zeiterion.org newbedfordballet.orgJUNE 13, 2010AHA! NIGHT, WALKING TOURS—BARROULLIE WHALERSTime: 7pm–8pm, Where: New Bedford WhalingNational Historical Park visitor center,Admission: FreeWeb Address: www.ahanewbedford.orgAppendix C: City of New Bedford 2010 Events Calendar May–DecemberC-10