Women on the Water
December 2, 2022 • 7 PM • Free • FHC, 38 Bethel Street, NB
Presented in partnership with Long Island Traditions, women from Long Island who are involved in fishing will give a panel talk about their experiences. Panelists include bayman Flo Sharkey, Shinnecock tradition bearers Josephine Smith and Shavonne Smith, scalloper Crystal Vaughn, and trap fisherman Corey Wheeler-Forrest. Free tickets available through Eventbrite – limited seats available! https://bit.ly/womenonthewater22
December 8, 2022 • 6 PM • Free • FHC (38 Bethel Street, NB)
On December 8, 2022 at 6 PM, we are hosting an illustrated talk by Steve Kennedy, painter and longtime photographer for Commercial Fisheries News, who is featured in our exhibit “Fishboats: Art of the Industry.” As always, the Center is open free of charge starting at 5 PM. Program begins 6 PM.
dNB’s Holiday Stroll
December 10, 2022 • 12-5 PM • Free • FHC, 38 Bethel St, NB
The Center is open free of charge. Come visit Salty Santa and listen to him read a story, or perhaps you want to make fish-themed holiday ornaments to decorate your home. Hot chocolate will be supplied thanks to Massachusetts Health Connector too!
For more information and to see what else is happening throughout downtown New Bedford, check the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/465783202227617
December 16, 2022 • 7 PM (Doors 6:30) • Free • NB Whaling National Historical Park Theater (33 William St, NB)
From Whole Fish to Dish: Cooking Class with Chef Henry Bousquet
Wed., 1/25 • 6-8 PM • NB Voc High School (1121 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford) • $25 public, $20 members
Join us for a cooking class led by Chef Henry Bousquet, Culinary Arts Instructor at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School. Learn how to prep and cook with local and abundant species – from whole fish to dish! Sponsored by the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries Seafood Marketing Grant.
This class is SOLD OUT. Please email programs@fishingheritagecenter.org or call (508) 993-8894 to be placed on a waitlist.
Model Boatbuilding Demonstration: Capt. Bruce Gifford
Sat., 1/28• 1-3 PM • Center (38 Bethel Street, New Bedford) • FREE
Lobsterman and tugboat Captain Bruce Gifford is coming to answer your model boat questions! A native of Westport, MA, Gifford builds models of the boats that he grew up around. He is also a featured artist in our current gallery exhibit “Fishboats: Art of the Industry.”
Frutos do Mar: Cooking Class with Chef Jose Arturo Cabral
Tues., 2/7• 6-8 PM • Restaurante Algarve (128 County Street, NB) • $50 public, $40 members
Our second cooking class this year is led by Chef Jose Arturo Cabral of Restaurante Algarve! Learn how to cook local species using traditional Portuguese flavors. Max 12 seats available; tickets at: bit.ly/FHC-cookingclass-cabral Sponsored by the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries Seafood Marketing Grant.
AHA! Night: Let’s Draw a Lighthouse Tonight!
Unfortunately, this event has been canceled. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Saturday, February 11, 2023 | 1-3 PM | Free with Center admission
Dock-u-mentaries: “Conversations with the Lobster Lady”
Head out on a lobstering trip with Maine’s oldest active lobsterman! Known affectionately as “The Lobster Lady,” Virginia Oliver is over 100 years old and still actively lobstering. Film runs 30 min.