Dec
16
Fri
Dec 16 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
December 16, 2022 • 7 PM (Doors 6:30) • Free • NB Whaling National Historical Park Theater (33 William St, NB)
December Dock-u-mentaries: Culture and Traditional Boat Building in Lunenburg
On the east coast of Canada, a place whose name sounds strangely familiar. The small town of Lunenburg, west of Halifax, was founded in 1753 and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the 19th century, Lunenburg was one of the richest towns in the British Empire, becoming prosperous through fishing and shipbuilding. This documentary is a touching portrait of a town and region that, after many years of decline, has been transformed from a prosperous center of fishing and wooden shipbuilding into a bustling jewel on the Canadian coast. Free Tickets: https://december2022docks.bpt.me/
This program is part of Fishboats: Art of the Industry. Fishboats: Art of the Industry is supported in part by a grant from the Westport Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Helen E. Ellis Charitable Trust administered by Bank of America, along with support from the Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Mattapoisett, and New Bedford Cultural Councils, as well as BankFive and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Jan
25
Wed
Jan 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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.
Jan
28
Sat
Jan 28 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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.”
Feb
7
Tue
Feb 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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.
Feb
9
Thu
Feb 9 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
AHA! Night: Let’s Draw a Lighthouse Tonight!
Thurs., 2/9 • 5:30 PM • Center (38 Bethel Street, New Bedford) • FREE – limited seats, RSVP encouraged!
Bob Bowers, featured artist in “Fishboats: Art of the Industry” will teach you how to draw a lighthouse in just a few easy steps. Supplies provided – just bring your enthusiasm! Appropriate for ages 10+
RSVP by contacting programs@fishingheritagecenter.org or call (508) 993-8894
This program is part of Fishboats: Art of the Industry. Fishboats: Art of the Industry is supported in part by a grant from the Westport Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Helen E. Ellis Charitable Trust administered by Bank of America, along with support from the Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Mattapoisett, and New Bedford Cultural Councils, as well as BankFive and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Feb
11
Sat
Feb 11 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Unfortunately, this event has been canceled. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Saturday, February 11, 2023 | 1-3 PM | Free with Center admission
Modelmaking Demonstration: Captain Alan Curtis (Part 2!)
Alan Curtis returns to the Center to discuss his modelmaking craft! 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 February 11. 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. Check out more of Alan’s work on his Instagram page, @curtisminiaturemarine and his upcoming YouTube channel.
This program is part of Fishboats: Art of the Industry. Fishboats: Art of the Industry is supported in part by a grant from the Westport Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Helen E. Ellis Charitable Trust administered by Bank of America, along with support from the Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Mattapoisett, and New Bedford Cultural Councils, as well as BankFive and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Feb
17
Fri
Feb 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Dock-u-mentaries: “Conversations with the Lobster Lady”
Fri., 2/17 • 7 PM (Doors 6:30) • National Park Theater (33 William Street, New Bedford) • FREE
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.
Reserve your FREE seat at: https://bit.ly/feb2023docks-FHC
Feb
21
Tue
Mid-Day Mug Up: Journalist & Author Barbara Walsh
Tues., 2/21 • 12 PM • FREE • Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87416109572
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Barbara Walsh will talk about her newest book “The Lobster Lady: Maine’s 102-year-old Legend.”
Walsh will share stories about interviewing and writing about Ginny Oliver, the oldest lobster catcher in Maine, and maybe even the world. Ginny, who is 102, has been lobstering since she was eight years old. People often ask Ginny when she plans on retiring. She smiles and tells them, “When I die.”
The Lobster Lady book inspires people of all ages from five to 105, Walsh says. “Ginny’s message,” Walsh adds, “is keep moving and doing what you love.”
The Lobster Lady is Walsh’s sixth book. A long-time journalist, she enjoys writing true stories about special Maine people.
For more information on Barbara Walsh and her books, see her page on Facebook: Barbara Walsh | Author & Journalist
Feb
23
Thu
Lobster Days!
Thurs. and Fri., 2/23 & 2/24 • 11-3 PM • Center (38 Bethel Street, New Bedford) • FREE
Kids bored during school vacation? No longer with the return of Lobster Days! Visit the Center for crafts, story time, and lobster-themed fun. Working lobstermen will be on hand to answer questions and teach you about these interesting critters!
Feb
24
Fri
Lobster Days!
Thurs. and Fri., 2/23 & 2/24 • 11-3 PM • Center (38 Bethel Street, New Bedford) • FREE
Kids bored during school vacation? No longer with the return of Lobster Days! Visit the Center for crafts, story time, and lobster-themed fun. Working lobstermen will be on hand to answer questions and teach you about these interesting critters!
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