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
October 21, 2022 • 7 PM (Doors 6:30) • Free • NB Whaling National Historical Park Theater (33 William St, NB)
October 22, 2022 | 2-5 PM | Free | rain date October 29, 2022
We’re participating in Downtown New Bedford’s Fall Fest (formerly known as All Treats, No Tricks)!
Formerly “All Treats, No Tricks,” dNB’s Fall Fest is back this month! Enjoy trick-or-treating, live music, and more fall fun in downtown New Bedford. Don’t forget to swing by the Center for a fishy treat. We’d love to see your costumes!
For more information, see the page on dNB’s website.
Saturday, October 29, 2022 | 1-3 PM | Free
Modelmaking Demonstration: Captain Alan Curtis
A career scalloper out of New Bedford, Alan Curtis has been making models of old-style Eastern Rig Scallopers for many years, often on commission from boat owners. His models are featured in our newest gallery exhibit, Fishboats: Art of the Industry, and he’s coming to the Center to talk about his craft. Drop in to the Center to hear from Alan from 1-3 PM on October 29. He will also be working on his current model and can answer your questions about the process! Be sure to stay for a while to check out the work of the rest of our Fishboats artists in the Gallery.
This will be the first in a series of monthly model making demonstrations to accompany our Fishboats exhibit programming. Check back soon for more dates!
