July AHA! Night: “Some Things Fishy: The Art of Paul Helgesen”
July 14, 2022 • 5-8 PM • Free
July AHA! Night is a double whammy from NBFHC – come to the Center free of charge to see the opening of our newest gallery exhibit, “Some Things Fishy: The Art of Paul Helgesen!” Paul Helgesen makes whimsical fish sculptures inspired by his time on a small Nova Scotian island with a big fishing community. All pieces in the exhibit will be available for purchase through our Gift Shop.
Don’t forget to bring the kiddos – as part of the Kids Rule AHA! Night theme, kids can use found objects to create their own funky fish art inspired by Helgesen’s work!
Hope to see you there!
Dock-u-mentaries: Double Feature
Friday, July 15, 2022 • 7 PM • Free • National Park Theater, 33 William Street, NB
We will be running a special Double Feature for this month’s Dock-u-mentaries, and showing “Spirit of Newfoundland and Labrador Fishing Communities” along with “Cod: Renewing A Bountiful Catch.” FREE tickets can be booked online at Brown Paper Tickets: https://july2022docks.bpt.me
“Spirit of Newfoundland and Labrador Fishing Communities”: This film explores the spirit behind that renewal–a spirit that is manifested through music about the inshore fishing way of life in northern Newfoundland and coastal Labrador, and through community values such volunteerism and helping one another in times of need.
“Cod: Renewing a Bountiful Catch”: This video was created with the help of fish harvesters and scientists from Memorial University of Newfoundland, who describe the abundance of cod stocks pre-1990s and what all of us can do to help with recovery of this important and iconic species.
AHA! Night: Family Fun at the Fishing Heritage Center
Thursday, August 11, 2022 • 5:30-8 PM • Free
The Center will be open free of charge on AHA! Night, plus kids can come make an instrument from 5:30-7 PM and join in a Foo Foo Band led by Jeff Angeley from 7-8 PM. Foo foo bands were impromptu 19th century bands made of a fishing vessel’s crew. Simultaneously, in our parking lot, Massachusetts Health Connector (with the FHC, Fishing Partnership, and PACE) will be hosting a fair! Games, a DJ, a bubble show, balloon animals, and event partner booths. There’s something for everyone!
Dock-u-mentaries: Whales of Gold
8.19.2022 | 7 PM | Free | National Park Theater, 33 William Street NB
Whales of Gold, directed by Lucia Duncan, explores the winter migration of grey whales, tourists, scientists, and conservationists descend upon the San Ignacio Lagoon in Baja California, Mexico. Their presence – and the establishment of Latin America’s largest biosphere reserve – brings profound change to the lagoon’s small fishing community. Whales of Gold raises questions about how to conserve habitat and species in a way that also sustains the livelihoods of local people. FREE tickets can be booked online at Brown Paper Tickets as seating is limited: https://august2022docks.bpt.me/
September AHA! Night: Fishboats: Art of the Industry Gallery Opening
September 8, 2022 • 5-8 PM • Free • 38 Bethel Street, NB
Dock-u-mentaries: Ralph Stanley: An Eye for Wood
September 16, 2022 • 7 PM, Doors 6:30 PM • National Park Theater, 33 William Street, NB
A moving documentary on the extraordinary life of world-renowned Maine Master Boat Builder Ralph Stanley. Stanley, the son of a lobsterman, grew up on Mt. Desert Island and began building wooden boats in the early 1950’s. He has built more than 70 fine wooden boats. In 1999 Stanley received a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship, recognizing his artistic excellence and contribution to our national traditional arts heritage. Free tickets available online through Brown Paper Tickets: https://september2022docks.bpt.me/
Making Waves, A Seafood Soirée – a gala to benefit New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center. This annual event celebrates the bounty of the sea. The 2022 event takes place under a tent at Cisco Brewers New Bedford overlooking the waterfront. Guests will enjoy local seafood in the nation’s most valuable fishing port, while watching the boats as they head out to sea and return with their catch. Taste more than a dozen dishes featuring local seafood and seasonal ingredients, prepared by the area’s finest chefs. Tickets include two beverages (choose from a selection of wine, beer, and signature cocktails). The event also features a “Fluke and Flounder” chance auction, live music, handmade chocolates, and coffee.
Tickets are $125 per person and will be available via Brown Paper Tickets beginning August 15, 2022.
For more details, check out the Seafood Soirée page.
Event sponsorships are still available! Please contact info@fishingheritagecenter.org or call (508) 993-8894 for more information or with any questions.
Book Signing with Phillip Mello
9.29.2022 | 6-8 PM | Free | 38 Bethel Street, New Bedford MA (02740)
October 13, 2022 • 5:30-8 PM, Performance 7-8 PM • Free • FHC, 38 Bethel St, New Bedford MA 02740
