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A City Master Plan New Bedford 2020AUGUST 12, 2010NEW BEDFORD WHALING MUSEUM “THE AZORES: FROMWHALER’S REFUGE TO SAILOR’S DESTINATION”Victor Pinheiro, President of the Azorean MaritimeHeritage Society and avid sailor, will trace thehistorical relationship between New Bedford andthe Azores and highlight the cultural ties that stillbind the two locations. 18 Johnny Cake Hill, NewBedford, MA 02740 7:30pm Wheelchair Access508-997-0046 whalingmuseum.orgTHURSDAY EVENINGS IN THE PARKThe West Indian steel drum ensemble Pan loco performs.Limited seating is available and the public is invited tobring lawn chairs.Time: 6:30pm–7:15 pm, Where: Visitor CenterGarden, 33 William Street, Admission: FreeAUGUST 13 – 15, 2010FEAST OF SENHOR DA PEDRAAnnual Portuguese festival features ethnic foods,games, raffles, auctions and a variety of musicalperformances. Madeira Field, 50 Madeira Avenue,New Bedford, MA 02746 Free Wheelchair Access508-996-4373AUGUST 14, 2010MARITIME HERITAGE DAYSKen Bizarro demonstrates model ship building.Time: noon–2pm, Where: Visitor Center Garden, 33William Street, Admission: FreeAUGUST 14 – SEPTEMBER 18, 2010JUDITH KLEIN ART GALLERY: FINE ART PAINTING752 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA508-965-7397 judithkleinart.comAUGUST 16, 2010COMMUNITY BOATING CENTER SUMMER YOUTH SAILINGPROGRAM: SESSION 8One and two-week all-day programs, Mondaythrough Friday, for seven to eighteen year olds. Smallclass sizes and great instructors make these programsa great opportunity for kids to learn and have funon Clark’s Cove. 1641 Padanaram Avenue, NewBedford, MA 508-992-6219 communityboating.orgAUGUST 19, 2010NEW BEDFORD WHALING MUSEUM NEW BEDFORDSYMPHONY ORCHESTRA STRING QUARTET: “ELEGANTEVENINGS”The NBSO String Quartet is comprised of some ofthe finest performers in the NBSO, and will presenta program of diverse works written as elegant andentertaining music for an “evening in the parlor.” 18Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740 7:30pmWheelchair Access 508-997-0046whalingmuseum.orgTHURSDAY EVENINGS IN THE PARKIron river Singers perform Native American song anddance. Limited seating is available and the public isinvited to bring lawn chairs.Time: 6:30pm–7:15 pm, Where: Visitor CenterGarden, 33 William Street, Admission: FreeAUGUST 19 – SEPTEMBER 11, 2010CROWELL’S FINE ART AND FINE FRAMING ART EXHIBIT:DAVID LOEFFLER SMITH382 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA508-992-5231 crowellsfineart.comAUGUST 20 – 22, 2010COMMUNITY BOATING CENTER US O’PEN CUPThe US O’Pen Cup ‘Un-Regatta’ is a fun regatta forkids from across North America. In past years, kidshave called it “the funnest event I’ve ever done.”Kids compete in events like “round the buoys,”tandem freestyle, and a GPS Speed Test. 1641Padanaram Avenue, New Bedford, MA508-992-6219 communityboating.orgAUGUST 21, 2010WHALING CITY CLIPPERS NEW ENGLAND FOOTBALLLEAGUE (SEMI-PROFESSIONAL)Paul Walsh Field, 230 Hathaway Blvd, (corner ofParker and Hunter streets - entrance to the footballfield is on Maxfield Street) New Bedford, MA6:30pm. Confirm date and time atwhalingcityclippers.comAppendix C: City of New Bedford 2010 Events Calendar May–DecemberC-22