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(Mondays) Toe Jam Puppet Band Creative Arts Playgroup Come sing, dance and play the hour away with the famous Toe Jam Puppet Band Two shows 10:30am and 12:30pm. Zoo admission + $5/family. Buttonwood Park Zoo, 425 Hawthorn St, New Bedford, 508-991-4566 www. bpzoo.org (Mondays) Brooklawn Park Farmers Market Enjoy the freshest produce and finest goods our local farmers have to offer. Products include vegetables, berries, eggs, flowers, herbs, soap products and lotions. 2pm-Dusk. Brooklawn Park, New Bedford. Karl Glosl, Jr. 508-995-5019 (Thursdays) Mexican Night The Kinsale Inn, 13 Water St, Mattapoisett. 508-758-4922 www.kinsaleinn.com (Thursdays) Wings Court Farmers Market Enjoy the freshest produce and finest goods our local farmers have to offer. Products include vegetables, berries, eggs, flowers, herbs, soap products and lotions. 2pm-Dusk. Wings Court, Union Street Entrance, New Bedford. Karl Glosl, Jr. 508-995-5019. (Fridays thru October) Padanaram Farmers’ Market 1-6pm at Rex Field (351 Elm Street, South Dartmouth adjacent to St. Peters Church) 508991-5185 Karen Snyder karen. [email protected] [email protected]

(Saturdays thru October) Rochester Farmer’s Market Fresh local produce, flowers, certified organic eggs, herbs, artisan baked goods, soaps, crafts, perennials, shrubs, gifts, and annuals. 8am-Noon. Plumb Corner Shopping Plaza parking lot, 515 Rounseville Rd, Rochester. 508763-4905 www.rochesterfarmersmarket.org (Sundays) Meditation for World Peace Chanted prayer, teaching and guided meditation with Buddhist nun Kelsang Gomlam. 11am-12:30pm. $10 per class. Serlingpa Meditation Center, 512 Pleasant St., New Bedford. 508979-8277 (Sundays) Greater New Bedford Track Club Sunday Striders, weekly training runs. All levels of ability welcome; non-members are encouraged to join group. Marathon training continues. 8am. Buttonwood Senior Center, 1 Oneida St., New Bedford. 508-994-7209 www.gnbtc.org (Sundays) Seisiun Night All musicians and non-musicians are welcome. The Kinsale Inn, 13 Water St, Mattapoisett. 508-7584922 www.kinsaleinn.com (Sundays) Fairhaven Farmer’s Market Get your greens while “Being Green.” Buy wonderful, fresh local produce from area farmers. Enjoy the local market with family and friends. Entertainment will be available occa-

sionally during market hours. 1-4pm. Free admission. West Lawn, Fairhaven High School, 12 Huttleston Avenue, Fairhaven. Access the parking lot off Main Street to the rear of the Academy Building. Handicap parking. (thru Mon. 10/13) Sample – Artists of New Bedford Open Studios Exhibit

An exceptional exhibit of work by local artists, crafters and designers presented in conjunction with Open Studios Weekend. Purchase great original wares from a terrific selection by these talented artisans. Gallery hours are Tue-Sat, 12Noon-5pm & til 9pm on AHA! Nights (second Thu every month). Free. ArtWorks!, 384 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford. 508-984-1588 www. artworksforyou.org (thru Sun. 10/19) Fall Members Show Splendid Fall Members Show with an eclectic array of fine paintings, sculptures and photography by Gallery X talented members. Wed–Fri 11am–5pm; Sat & Sun 11am–3pm. Gallery X, 169 William St, New Bedford, 508-992-2675 www.galleryx.org (thru Sun. 10/26) Henrik Drescher: Ornamental Breakdown Daily 9am-6pm. Closed on major

holidays. University Art Gallery, College of Visual and Performing Arts University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, 715 Purchase St, New Bedford. 508-999-8555. [email protected]. www. umassd.edu/cvpa/universityartgallery (Wed. 10/1 & 10/15) Audible Think Improvised Music Series Hosted by Andy McWain, composer, pianist and UMASS faculty. Presenting regional and international musicians for lively sessions in the Douglass Gallery. 7:30.Ddonation: $5 www. audiblethink.com. Gallery X, 169 William St, New Bedford, 508992-2675 www.galleryx.org (Wed. 10/1) Domestic Violence Awareness Tree Lighting Remembrance October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Tree lighting in front of City Hall is in remembrance of those affected. The tree will remain lit throughout the month to commemorate these victims. Free. New Bedford City Hall. www.gnbwc.org (Sat. 10/4) Potomska Music Series Lloyd Center neighbors, Taylor and Richard Kane, sponsor the second of a series of dances and concerts in their barn. An awardwinning acoustic band, Joy Kills Sorrow, will be playing its first concert on the South Coast. Joy Kills Sorrow blends traditional and contemporary influences with original compositions and age-old melodies, creating a sound that borders between bluegrass, jazz, old-time and pop styles. www.joykillssorrow.

com Bring desserts and drinks to share, and plan to make a contribution to the Lloyd Center at the door. Space in the barn is limited but we welcome all to come enjoy these musical evenings! 8pm. Ages 12 and up. Location: 475 Potomska Rd., across the street from the Center. Lloyd Center for the Environment, 430 Potomska Rd. Dartmouth. 508-990 0505 www.lloydcenter.org (Sat. 10/4) Whale-watch And Bird-watch Expedition - Cape Cod Pack a lunch and prepare for a daylong adventure with the Lloyd Center! This is a great trip for birders and whale lovers alike. Spend the morning birding along the outer Cape Cod shore. In the afternoon, hop onboard the Dolphin Fleet to search for more birds and the gentle giants of the seas. October is a great time of the year to see the endangered Right Whales migrating to their winter grounds. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to see both migrating birds and whales along the coast of Cape Cod and Stellwagon Bank. Participants should bring binoculars (if possible) and a camera. Warm clothing and footwear are highly recommended. For ages 8 and up. (Raindate: 10/5). 7am-7pm. Members: $55, Non-Members: $60 (Children 8 - 12: $8 less than adults) Pre-registration required. Space is limited. Meeting place: Shaw’s Supermarket parking lot, Route 6, Dartmouth Register online or call the Lloyd Center’s Event line at 508558-2918. Lloyd Center for the Environment, 430 Potomska Rd. Dartmouth. 508-990 0505 www.

lloydcenter.org (Sat. 10/4-Sun. 10/5) AHA! New Bedford & Arts New Bedford: “4th Annual New Bedford Open Studios 2008” Explore the fine artist community of New Bedford, featuring over 90 artists exhibiting work in ten historical mills, a church and other vintage buildings throughout the city. Meet the artists, see where the art is being created, purchase a great original and make the day of it! Discover the vibrant and growing art community at this port on the sea. Location : Various artisans throughout New Bedford. Sat. 10am–5pm; Sun. 11am–5pm. Free. www.newbedfordopenstudios.org (Sun. 10/5) Chest Fest 2008 Riding Through the Heart of the South Coast - Motorcycles of all makes and models will help rev up the fight against breast cancer. Starting and finishing at the Ice Chest Bar & Grille in Fairhaven MA the fundraiser is aimed to draw hundreds of motorcyclists across the South Coast to help raise breast cancer awareness, honor breast cancer survivors, and support the American Cancer Society’s life-saving program, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Registration 10:30am, ride begins at noon. $20 p/p. Tickets in advance at the Ice Chest, 136 Huttleston Avenue, Fairhaven MA. Lyn Metivier, The Ice Chest Bar and Grille 508-992-2337 (Sun. 10/5) Music At St. Anthony’s Featuring Richard Hill

Experience the magnificent music of the Casavant pipe organ in recital, surrounded by the inspirational splendor of this majestic and historic church. Featuring renowned guest organist Richard Hill. Complimentary tea served following recital. Freewill Donation. St. Anthony Of Padua Church, 1359 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford. www.saintanthonynewbedford.com Sun. 10/5 River-Side Cemetery Tour Created in 1850 by Warren Delano II, the grandfather of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, this is one of the most beautiful rural-style cemeteries in Massachusetts. Walk along lovely winding paths to visit the final resting places of some of the town’s most prominent people and learn more about them. Tour includes uneven ground. Wear comfortable shoes. 2pm. Free. River-Side Cemetery, 274 Main St, Fairhaven. 508-979-4085 (Mon. 10/6) Classic Movie Night: “Catch-22” “Catch-22” (1970), directed by Mike Nichols and based on the famous novel by Joseph Heller. Alan Arkin leads an all-star cast as Yossarian, a bomber pilot who confronts the circular logic of war: if you want to go up and fly bomber missions, you’re insane and you don’t have to fly; if you don’t want to fly missions, you’re sane and you have to fly. The movie is rated R for strong violence and brief nudity. The series is organized by local film reviewer Rob Gonsalves. Handicap accessible. 7pm. Free. Millicent Library, 45 Center Street,

Fairhaven (Walnut St. entrance) 508-992-5342 (Mon. 10/6) Bartleby Scrivener Poetry Group Join the Bartleby Poets for an informal poetry gathering. Small donation ($3). 6:30pm. Baker Books, 69 State Road, North Dartmouth. 508-287-2482 www.bakerbooks.net (Thu. 10/9) H.O.P.E. AntiViolence Collaborative Meeting Join the City of New Bedford for this informative monthly meeting to discuss solutions to curtailing and eradicating the spread of violence. 9-10:30am. Free.UMASS Downtown Campus. Wheelchair Accessible. Contact: Deirdre Lopes, 508-979-1557. www.makepeace.org (Thu. 10/9) AHA!indie Night AHA! celebrates independent films, music, designers and artists. 5-9pm. Free. Downtown & National Park. 508-264-8859 www.ahanewbedford.org (Sat. 10/11) Opening Night Celebration with Milton Nascimento & The Jobim Trio Join the festivities as we kick of the 2008 – 2009 seasons with one of the true icons of Brazilian music, superstar Milton Nascimento, whose timeless tunes and unforgettable voice are beloved by millions worldwide. Now, Nascimento and the renown Jobim trio come together to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Bossa Nova; a fantastic tribute to one of the richest periods of Brazilian music. Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford. 508-994-2900 www.zeiterion.org

(Sat. 10/11) Hepcats Swing Dance Dance to the great swing tunes with Hepcats DJs Joe, Sandy, Tabby, Ashley and Andy Perrone. All ages welcome. No partners required. 7:30-1pm. Beginners lesson from 7:30-8pm, dance 8-11pm. $8. First Congregational Church, 34 Center St, Fairhaven. (Sun. 10/12) LAGOA Kale Festival The Luso American Gallery of Antiquities is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of Portuguese American culture and history. Join us for our Kale Festival, as area restaurants showcase an assortment of diverse versions of this delicious, Portuguese potage. Proceeds to benefit our gallery. noon-5pm. $10 donation. Madeira Field, New Bedford. Steven L. Cabral, www.lagoagallery.org (Sun. 10/12) Election Year Special - The Complete History Of America The Reduced Shakespeare Co. takes audiences on a hysterical ninety-minute roller coaster ride through the glorious quagmire that is American history. From Washington to Watergate, the Bering Straits to Baghdad, and New World to New World Order, 600 years of U.S. history is covered in 6,000 seconds by these three wild cultural guerillas! Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford. 508-9942900 www.zeiterion.org (Thu. 10/16) Book Discussion: Nickel & Dimed Nickel & Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich will be the discus-

sion book. Public invited. 10am. Free. Handicap accessible. Millicent Library, 45 Center St., Fairhaven (Walnut St. entrance) 508-992-5342 (Thu. 10/16-Sun. 10/19) Under Milk Wood Under Milk Wood, Dylan Thomas’ most famous and enduring work, was first performed by six actors in New York in May 1953 with Thomas himself reading the First Voice. Originally intended for radio, it was broadcast with Richard Burton in January 1954 and has delighted audiences for more than half a century. Wed. – Sat. 8pm, Sun. 2:30pm. Your Theatre, at St. Martin’s Church Hall, 136 Rivet St, New Bedford. 508-993-0772 www.yourtheatre.org (Fri. 10/17-Sun. 10/19; Fri. 10/24-Sun. 10/26) Boo at the Zoo

dren Non-members: $7 adults; $5 children. Buttonwood Park Zoo, 425 Hawthorn St, New Bedford, 508-991-6178 www.bpzoo.org (Sat. 10/18) Annual Family Bazaar Bring the family and enjoy delectable foods, homemade pastries, raffles and great prizes. All proceeds to benefit Holy Name Church. 10am-5pm. Free. Wheelchair Accessible. Holy Name Church, 121 Mt. Pleasant St, New Bedford MA. John Macedo, 508-993-3292. (Sat. 10/18) Letterboxing Walk With guest leader Toby Dills. At the Frank Knowles/Little River Reserves. 9-11am. Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust, 404 Elm St, Dartmouth. 508-991-2289 www.dnrt.org (Sat. 10/18) East Village Opera Company Making opera incredibly sexy, alive and vital in a way that you’ve got to hear to believe, EVOC has made fans of opera buffs and rockers alike. Their energy and passion has sold-out crowds on their feet and the town buzzing. You will too! Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford. 508-994-2900 www.zeiterion.org

Join us for slightly spooky family fun during the evening at the zoo. Get in a ghostly mood with a spooky wagon ride, haunted house, hay-bale maze, and much more-if you dare! 6-8:30 pm. Zoo members: $5 adults; $3 chil-

getting wet, as well as a lunch and drink (non-alcoholic). Fall foliage should be very near its peak! 9am–4pm. $36 Members, $45 Non-members. Registration required. Limit 12. Meeting place: “Park & Ride” Exit 4 from Route 140. Register online or call the Lloyd Center’s Event line at 508-558-2918. Lloyd Center for the Environment, 430 Potomska Rd. Dartmouth. 508-990 0505 www.lloydcenter.org

(Sun. 10/19) Canoeing the Nemasket & Taunton Rivers Join Research Director, Mark Mello, for this annual fall foliage tour on one of the most beautiful rivers in eastern Massachusetts. Transportation and all equipment will be provided. Bring footwear that you won’t mind

(Wed. 10/22) Graffiti Fresh A diverse exhibition of graffiti inspired art. Wed–Fri 11am–5pm; Sat & Sun 11am–3pm. Gallery X, 169 William St, New Bedford, 508-9922675 www.galleryx.org (Thu. 10/23-Sun. 10/26) Bioneers by the Bay Conference The Northeast’s premier conference on the environment and social justice keynoted by green collar advocate Van Jones. An important conference bringing together speakers from multiple disciplines to showcase and discuss global and local solutions to inspire change. Location: Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford. 508-994-

2900 www.zeiterion.org For a complete schedule of events and other information, call the Marion Institute at 508-748-0816 www.connectingforchange.org (Thu. 10/23) Marc Songini, The Lost Fleet presentation Marc Songini and guests will deliver a dramatic audio-visual narrative and song presentation entitled: “A Brave man and a Braver Woman: The adventures of whaling master Thomas William Williams and his wife Eliza.” The story begins in September 1858, when Eliza, pregnant with her third child, sailed from New Bedford on a three year voyage on the ship Florida. This began a lifelong habit. Thomas and Eliza remained at sea together for the next 20 years. They faced shipwreck, the Confederate Navy, rogue whales, sharks, and Arctic disaster in the great 1872 Freeze-in. This is a romantic story that captures the romance of the sea and whaling itself.The presentation will have extensive color slides, sea shanties, and dramatic presentations to re-enact the exciting events of 150 years ago. The event is dedicated to the fishermen of New Bedford. 7pm. Free to the Public. Sponsored by New Bedford Whaling Museum and Descendants of Whaling Masters. N. B. Whaling Museum Theatre, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford. 508-997-0046 www.whalingmuseum.org (Sun. 10/26) An Ode To Joy Concert A special performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 featuring the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra accompanied by

the Rhode Island Concert Chorus and guest soloists, presented in part of the international calendar of events commemorating the 400th anniversary of the founding of Quebec City by Samuel de Champlain in 1608. Quebec embraces the world in its yearlong celebration and holds deep meaning for the many descendent families now living in the South Coast. St. Anthony of Padua Church stands as the living monument to the Franco-American culture. 8pm. Admission fee. St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1359 Acushnet Ave. New Bedford. 508-999-6276 www.nbsymphony.org (Mon. 10/27) Book Discussion: Three Cups of Tea Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin will be discussed. Public invited. 10am. Free. Handicap accessible. Millicent Library, 45 Center St., Fairhaven (Walnut St. entrance) 508-992-5342 (Mon. 10/27) Bowfire A fabulous musical journey that moves seamlessly from jazz, bluegrass, Celtic, rock, and world melody styles and mixes in incredible step dancing. This show is a must see! Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford. 508-994-2900 www.zeiterion.org (Thu. 10/30) Halloween Horribles Parade Parade travels north on Main St, Fairhaven, from Benoit Square to St. Mary’s Church where costumes will be judged and prizes awarded in several age groups and categories. Refreshments. 6pm. Free. Sponsored by the

North Fairhaven Improvement Association. (Sat. 10/31) The Rocky Horror Picture Show This Halloween will be like to other as we host The Rocky Horror Picture Show starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick and Richard O’Brien. If you’re a Rocky fan, you know what to do. If you’re new to Rocky, you’re in for a sensation! Audience participation is a must. Come dressed in you most outrageous Rocky garb (for the costume contest) and be ready to dance the time warp again! Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford. 508-9942900 www.zeiterion.org