A City Master Plan <strong>New</strong> <strong>Bedford</strong> <strong>2020</strong>OCTOBER 1, 2010WATERFRONT HISTORIC LEAGUE (WHALE) 20th ANNUALINTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL AND AUCTIONProceeds benefit WHALE’s preservation, education,and neighborhood restoration activities. Includeswines from all over the world, beers, cognacs,fine cuisine from area restaurants and live music.Presented by Cardoza’s Wine & Spirits. CustomHouse Square, Downtown <strong>New</strong> <strong>Bedford</strong>, MA 02740Members $50 /Non-members $75 5:30-9pm508-997-1776 or aterfrontleague.org/donations.htmBUTTONWOOD PARK ZOO “FAMILY FALL FUNCAMPFIRES”Relax around the campfire and share an activity,a story and a snack with a different topic for eachcampfire. Participants must pre-register. 425Hawthorn Street, <strong>New</strong> <strong>Bedford</strong>, MA 02740 6:30pmMembers $25/family, Non-Members $35/familyWheelchair Access 508-991-4556 bpzoo.orgOCTOBER 2 – 3, 20106th ANNUAL NEW BEDFORD OPEN STUDIOSExplore the fine artist <strong>com</strong>munity of <strong>New</strong> <strong>Bedford</strong>,featuring over 90 artists exhibiting work in tenhistorical mills and vintage buildings throughout thecity. Meet the artists, see how and where the art isbeing created, and purchase a great original. Sat10am–5pm; Sun 11am–5pm Free Wheelchair Access508-996-1707 newbedfordopenstudios.orgOCTOBER 14, 2010AHA! “THE BOUNTY OF THE SOUTHCOAST”Featuring local produce, specialties and arts andcrafts distinctive to our region. Downtown <strong>New</strong><strong>Bedford</strong>, MA 02740 5-9pm Free Wheelchair Access508-996-8253 ahanewbedford.orgAHA! “THE BOUNTY OF THE SOUTHCOAST”—AUTUMNCHORES AND AMUSEMENTSRuth and Abby, the 1850s ladies, display kitchenequipment and discuss the need to preserve food whilekeeping children entertained with pumpkin rolling andother games.Time: 6pm–8pm, Where: <strong>New</strong> <strong>Bedford</strong> WhalingNational Historical Park visitor center, Admission:Free; www.ahanewbedford.orgOCTOBER 15 –17, 22 – 24, 28 – 30BUTTONWOOD PARK ZOO: “BOO AT THE ZOO!”Get in a ghostly mood with a spooky wagon ride,creepy haunted house, hay-bale maze and muchmore…if you dare! 425 Hawthorn Street, <strong>New</strong><strong>Bedford</strong>, MA 02740 6-9pm Members: Adults $5/Children $3 Non-members: Adults $10/Children $8Wheelchair Access 508-991-6178 bpzoo.orgOCTOBER 16, 2010STORY CAFÉ AT ARTWORKS! RICHARD MARTIN384 Acushnet Avenue, <strong>New</strong> <strong>Bedford</strong>, MA 7–9pm508-984-1588 artworksforyou.orgOCTOBER 17, 2010NEW BEDFORD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA “CLASSICAL Il“FROM THE DEPTHS OF THE HEART”The Providence Singers, with Andrew Clark, MusicDirector, is a one-hundred-voice symphony chorus.St. Anthony’s Church, 1359 Acushnet Avenue, <strong>New</strong><strong>Bedford</strong>, MA 02745 3pm Adults $20-$50/Children$10 Wheelchair Access 508-994-2900nbsymphony.orgOCTOBER 18, 2010 - JANUARY 1, 2011NEW BEDFORD FREe PUBLIC LIBRARY EXHIBIT: “THELIBRARY OF THE PEOPLE—A HISTORY OF THE NEWBEDFORD FRE PUBLIC LIBRARY”One of the oldest public libraries in Massachusetts,the <strong>New</strong> <strong>Bedford</strong> Free Public Library marks the100th anniversary of relocation from William Streetto 613 Pleasant Street. Main Library, Third floor,613 Pleasant Street, <strong>New</strong> <strong>Bedford</strong>, MA 02740Wheelchair Access 508-979-1787OCTOBER 21 – 24, 2010MARION INSTITUTE 6th BIONEERS BY THE BAYCONNECTING FOR CHANGE CONFERENCEGreg Mortenson, bestselling author of “ThreeCups of Tea” and “Stones Into Schools,” is akeynote speaker at this year’s conference whichis held in venues throughout Downtown <strong>New</strong><strong>Bedford</strong>, MA 02740 For a full schedule of events,lectures, demonstrations, farmers’ market go toconnectingforchange.org or marioninstitute.orgAppendix C: City of <strong>New</strong> <strong>Bedford</strong> 2010 Events Calendar May–DecemberC-27
A City Master Plan <strong>New</strong> <strong>Bedford</strong> <strong>2020</strong>OCTOBER 23, 2010 – JANUARY 1, 2011ARTWORKS!ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW AND SALE384 Acushnet Avenue, <strong>New</strong> <strong>Bedford</strong>, MA 027407–9pm 508-984-1588 artworksforyou.orgOCTOBER 27 – NOVEMBER 27, 2010GALLERY X: “FOUND OBJECTS SHOW”Theme show, juried exhibition open to all artists.Reception Oct 30 7-10pm. 169 William Street, <strong>New</strong><strong>Bedford</strong>, MA 02740 Wed–Fri 11am–5pm, Sat & Sun11am–3pm $10 per piece Wheelchair Access508-992-2675 galleryx.orgOCTOBER 29, 2010NEW BEDFORD WHALING MUSEUM “AFTER HOURS”:PUMPKIN HEAD TED18 Johnny Cake Hill, <strong>New</strong> <strong>Bedford</strong>, MA 02740Museum members and Cardoza’s Rewardscardholders $5/general public $10 (21 and olderonly) 6-8pm Wheelchair Access 508-997-0046whalingmuseum.orgGALLERY X: “THE LORE LOUNGE”Wel<strong>com</strong>e to the “Soul Movement,” an alcohol-freelounge with live jazz and soul hosted by Phillip Aaron,Mwakim and The Bass Mint Bros. with featuredspoken-word artists, singers and open-mic. 169William Street, <strong>New</strong> <strong>Bedford</strong>, MA 02740 8:30pm $5Wheelchair Access 508-992-2675 galleryx.orgOCTOBER 30 – NOVEMBER 20, 2010JUDITH KLEIN ART GALLERY INK, PENCIL & CHARCOAL(invited artists)752 Purchase Street, <strong>New</strong> <strong>Bedford</strong>, MA 02740508-965-7397 judithkleinart.<strong>com</strong>NovemberWeeklyBUTTONWOOD PARK ZOO425 Hawthorn Street, <strong>New</strong> <strong>Bedford</strong>, MA 02740Wheelchair Access 508-991-6178 bpzoo.orgNOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2010“TOE JAM PUPPET BAND”Sing, dance and play the hour away with <strong>New</strong><strong>Bedford</strong>’s coolest kids’ band every Monday! 10:30am& 12:30pm Zoo fee plus $5 per familyHAND BUILT AND WHEEL THROWN CERAMICSDrop-in classes with Julie Gold. Monday evenings6:30-7:30pm Members $35/Non-members $40Includes all supplies, clay, glaze and firings. Largepieces subject to additional fees.NOVEMBER 3, 10, 17, 24, 2010ACRYLIC & OIL PAINTINGDrop-in classes with Ryan Santos. Wednesdayevenings 5:30-7:30pm Members $22/Non-membersNOVEMBER 4, 11, 18, 25, 2010“TODDLER TALES”Enjoy a zooper fun story time at the zoo everyThursday! Toddler Tales includes a snack as well asa craft or activity. Re<strong>com</strong>mended for ages 3-5 years.10:30am Free with Zoo admissionNOVEMBER 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010“MONKEY BUSINESS”Join us for our open play Fridays. This is a great wayto wrap up the school week with a quick visit withthe animals and an afternoon of games, toys andpuzzles. We’ll provide the toys, you provide themonkeys! 1-4pm Zoo fee plus $5 per familyARTWORKS!384 Acushnet Avenue, <strong>New</strong> <strong>Bedford</strong>, MA 02740508-984-1588 artworksforyou.orgAppendix C: City of <strong>New</strong> <strong>Bedford</strong> 2010 Events Calendar May–DecemberC-28