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FROM MOUNT HOPE BAY TO BUZZARDS BAY
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BY ELIZABETH MORSE READ
What’s not to enjoy in March on the South Coast? There’s St. Patrick’s Day and the first day of Spring! Enjoy the many outdoor adventures and indoor concerts – and don’t forget to vote in the Massachusetts “Super Tuesday” primary elections on March 3 and to change your clocks one hour forward on March 8!
Across the Region
Mark your calendar for the start of the new season at Trinity Rep! “Radio Golf” will be performed through March 1. “A Tale of Two Cities” will be performed through March 22. “Sweat” will be performed April 2 to May 3. For tickets and info, call 401-351-4242 or go to trinityrep.com.
Get ready to laugh with National names at the South Coast Comedy Series at White’s of Westport! Christine Hurley and Kelly MacFarlane take the stage on March 20. Then go see Artie Lange perform on May 2. To learn more, visit southcoastcomedy.com
Don’t miss the spectacular St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Newport on March 14, rain or shine! For details, call 401-846-5081 or visit newportirish.com.
Register now for the 43rd Annual New Bedford Half Marathon on March 15, sponsored by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick! For details, visit newbedfordhalfmarathon.org.
Southcoast Health and the Buzzards Bay Coalition have created “Discover Buzzards Bay,” an initiative to promote active outdoor recreation. A series of guided monthly outdoor walks, called “Sunday Strolls,” and an online portal with information about more than 100 public places to walk, bird-watch, kayak/canoe, fish, snowshoe or cross-country ski, can be found at savebuzzardsbay.org/discover – and check out thetrustees.org and massaudubon.org. To learn more about state parks and wildlife refuges in Rhode Island, go to asri.org or riparks.com
Acushnet Talk a walk through the Acushnet Sawmills public park and herring weir! Canoe/ kayak launch, fishing, trails. For info, visit savebuzzardsbay.org/discover.
Learn about maple tapping at the LaPalme Farm on March 14! Free! For more info, go to savebuzzardsbay.org/discover/events.
Take the little ones on the Itty Bitty Bay Explorers: Forest Exploration on March 7 or Signs of Spring on March 17 at the Sawmills! Free! For more info, go to savebuzzardsbay. org/discover/events.
Attleboro Mark your calendars! The Attleboro Community Theatre will perform “Over the River” March 1, 6-8! For more info and tickets, go to attleborocommunitytheatre. com.
Check out the Capron Park Zoo! Call 774- 203-1840 or go to capronparkzoo.com. Or stroll through Mass Audubon’s Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary and Nature Center! For more info, call 508-223-3060 or visit massaudubon.org.
Bristol Check out what’s happening at the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium! For details, call 401-949-5454 or go to asri.org.
Take a stroll through Blithewold Mansion and Gardens! Learn about gardening with cold frames on March 13-14 or how to make wattle fences on March 21! Plan ahead for the “Gateway to Spring” events in April! For more info, call 401-253-2707 or go to blithewold.org.
Find out what’s happening at Linden Place! Listen to the Essex Piano Trio on March 8 – and mark your calendars for the Bristol Bookfest March 27-28! Register your kids early for Summer Arts Camp! For info, call 401-253-0390 or visit lindenplace.org.
Enjoy an evening of opera and dinner on March 15 with “Vino, Vidi, Vici” at Blithewold Mansion! For more info, call 401-253-2707 or go to blithewold.org.
Head for the Mount Hope Bristol Winter Farmers Market at Mount Hope Farm! Cash, credit card, SNAP/EBT, WIC and senior coupons accepted. For more info, go to farmfreshri.org.
Sign up for the Nature Drawing Series, twice-monthly classes through August at Blithewold Mansion and Gardens! For dates and more info, call 401-253-2707 or go to blithewold.org.
Carver Take the kids on heated train rides throughout Edaville Railroad! For more info, call 508-866-8190 or go to edaville.com. Dartmouth Check out the free monthly “Film and Potluck” events on the first Friday of the month through March at the Dartmouth Grange Hall! For more info, go to dartmouthgrange.org.
Find out what’s happening at the Easton Children’s Museum! For info, call 508-230- 3789 or visit childrensmuseumineaston.org.
Find out what’s happening at the Lloyd Center for the Environment! Sign up for the Late Winter Seal Cruise to Cuttyhunk March 7 or the Full Moon Owl Prowl March 9! For info, go to lloydcenter.org.
Don’t miss “Three’s a Crowd” performed by the South Coast Chamber Music Series on March 29 at St. Peter’s Church in South Dartmouth! For info and tickets, call 508- 999-6276 or visit nbsymphony.org.
Head for Running Brook Vineyards for free live music every weekend year-round! For more info call 508-985-1998 or go to runningbrookwine.com/entertainment.
Take the family to the monthly Open Farm Days at Round The Bend Farm! Grass-fed meats, local veggies, honey, maple syrup, and botanicals! For dates and more info, call 508-938-5127 or visit roundthebendfarm. org.
Wander through Parsons Reserve or take a stroll through Paskamansett Woods, nature reserves operated by the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust. Sign up for the Women’s Walk March 5, the Spring Equinox Stroll March 19 or the Seal Walk March 21! For more info, visit dnrt.org.
Easton
Join in the Family Science Outings sponsored by the Natural Resources Trust of Easton! Plan ahead for “Owl Prowl at the Sheep Pasture” on March 19. For more info, call 508-238-6049 or go to nrtofeaston. org.
Go on a guided hike, attend a demonstration/lecture or take a mansion tour at Borderland State Park! For more info, call 508-238-6566 or go to friendsofborderland.org.
Fairhaven
Check out the Wedding Show on March 22 at the Seaport Inn & Marina! For more info, call 508-997-1281 or go to seaportinnandmarina.com.
Applications are available soon for vendors for the 2020 Huttleston Marketplace starting in June. For more info, call 508- 979-4085 or go to fairhaventours.com/ huttleston-marketplece.
Fall River
Enjoy the 2020 season of the Fall River Symphony Orchestra at Bristol Community College! Don’t miss the “Winter Concert: Blue” on March 8! Plan ahead for the Spring Pops Concert April 26! For tickets and more details, go to fallriversymphonyorchestra. org.
Check out what’s happening at your local library! Movies, crafts, play groups, tech workshops – and more! For more info, go to fallriverlibrary.org.
Find out what’s playing at The Little Theatre of Fall River! Don’t miss “Blood Brothers” March 12-22! For info and tickets, call 508-675-1852 or go to littletheatre.net.
Remember our veterans! Journey through time and discover a sailor’s life at Battleship Cove, America’s Fleet Museum (508-678- 1000 or battleshipcove.org) or explore the Maritime Museum (508-674-3533 or battleshipcove.org/maritime-museum).
Find out what’s going on at the Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River! For info, go to cmgfr.org or call 508-672-0033.
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The Narrows Center for the Arts has a fabulous lineup this fall – don’t miss Todd Snider March 5, Bonerama March 6, Robbie Fulks March 13, Howard Jones March 17, Poussette-Dart Band March 20, Journeyman March 28, Marc Broussard April 4, Asleep at the Wheel April 11 – and more! For a complete schedule, visit narrowscenter.com or call 508-324-1926.
Marion
Listen to the performances of the TriCounty Symphonic Band! Don’t miss “Celebrating the March” on March 22 at Tabor Academy! For tickets and info, visit tricountysymphonicband.org.
Listen to lectures presented by the Sippican Woman’s Club! Celebrate Women’s History Month at the lecture “Spotlight on Annie” on March 13! For details, visit sippicanwomansclub.org.
Explore the trails and properties of the Sippican Land Trust! Check out the schedule of lectures and activities. For more info, go to sippicanlandtrust.org.
Plan ahead for the free Mindfulness Walk through Aucoot Woods on March 15! For more info, go to savebuzzardsbay.org/ discover/events.
Don’t miss “Three’s a Crowd” performed by the South Coast Chamber Music Series on March 28 at St. Gabriel’s Church! For info and tickets, call 508- 999-6276 or visit nbsymphony.org/ southcoast-chamber-music-series.
Find out what’s happening at the Marion Museum of Natural History! Check out the after-school programs and books club! For more info, call 508-748-2098 or go to marionmuseum.org.
Don’t miss the production of “The Fox on the Fairway” March 13-15, 19-22 at the Marion Art Center! For info, call 508-748- 1266 or visit marionartcenter.org.
Listen to concerts at the Marion Music Hall! For the 2020 schedule and more info, call 508-353-2150 or visit sixstringmusiccompany.com.
Explore the trails, wildlife and scenery of the Mattapoisett River Reserve – leashed dogs welcome. Hike, bird-watch, cross-country ski! For more info, go to savebuzzardsbay.org.
Eat Fresh! Eat Local! Head for the winter farmers market at Old Rochester Regional High School! For dates and details, visit semaponline.org.
Midleboro
Mark your calendar for “Frozen Jr.” March 5-15 at the Alley Theatre! For details, call 508-946-1071 or go to burtwoodschool. com.
Spend an afternoon with the kids at the Soule Homestead! For more info, call 508- 947-6744 or go to soulehomestead.org.
Middletown
Don’t miss Scratch Series: Cooking with Beer March 12 or March Beer Hall Night March 13 at the Newport Vineyards! For more info, call 401-848-5161 or go to newportvineyards.com.
Get a glimpse of snowy owls and other migratory birds at the Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge! For more info, call 401-619-2680 or visit fws.gov/ sachuestpoint.
On Saturdays, visit the Aquidneck Growers Farmers Market at the Newport Vineyards in Middletown year-‘round! Cash, credit card, SNAP/EBT, WIC and senior coupons accepted. For more info, call 401-848- 5161 or go to newportvineyards.com or farmfreshri.org.
Enjoy fresh local foods year-round! Visit New Bedford’s Indoor Winter Farmers Market at the Kilburn Mill at Clark’s Cove on Thursdays through May! Credit, debit and SNAP accepted. For more info, call 508- 817-4166 or go to coastalfoodshed.org.
Check out the exhibits, musical performances and dock-u-mentaries at the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center! Sign up for the Cribbage Tournament March 8! Listen to the music of Matthew Byrne March 11! Check out the new exhibits and educational programs “F/V Innovations,” exploring the evolution of vessels and gear, through March. For more info, call 508-993- 8894 or visit fishingheritagecenter.org.
Plan ahead for the Wildlife Education Series 2020 at the Buttonwood Park Zoo! “Restoring the Amazon Rainforest” will be presented on March 12, “A Deep Dive into the Ocean’s Twilight Zone” on April 9. For details, call 508-991-6178 or visit bpzoo.org or destinationnewbedford.org.
If you’re a fan of Americana and roots music, check out “Music in the Gallery” at the Wamsutta Club – don’t miss Sol y Canto on March 6, Susan Werner April 3! For tickets or info, go to brownpapertickets. com/events/ or contact korolenko8523@ charter.net or call 508-673-8523.
Stroll through the exhibits at the New Bedford Art Museum/Artworks! Classes available for kids, teens and adults! For more info, call 508-961-3072 or go to newbedfordart.org.
Head for the Zeiterion for “County of Kings” March 5, Folklorico Nacional de Mexico March 7, movie “Moonstruck” March 9, On a Winter’s Night March 12, NBSO Breaking Boundaries March 14, Natalia Zuckerman March 19, Rain March 22, Boston Comedy Jam March 26, Peking Acrobats March 27, Doo Wop XVIII March 28, Buster Keaton movies March 29, Beach Boys April 1, Seven April 2, movie “A League of Their Own” April 6, Grace Morrison April 9, NBSO Happy Birthday, Ludwig! April 18-19 – and more! For info and tickets, call 508-994-2900 or go to zeiterion.org.
Get in touch with nature at the Norman Bird Sanctuary! Take a free guided Sunday Bird Walk or join in the Fireside Series events! For details, call 401-846-2577 or go to normanbirdsanctuary.org.
New Bedford
Let your kids explore the Whaling Museum – check out the Discovery Center! For more information, call 508-997-0046 or go to whalingmuseum.org. Get healthy! On Sunday mornings, head for The Boys and Girls Club of Greater New Bedford for free yoga, cardio exercise, meditation, massage, qi gong, and nutrition education! Every three weeks there’s smoking-cessation hypnosis, and every month a visit from the South Coast Wellness van! On Saturdays, you can “Walk With a Doc” at the Dartmouth Mall through March, Buttonwood Park Zoo starting in April, all part of the New Bedford Wellness Initiative! For more info, visit nbewell.com.
Stroll along the Harbor Walk, a pedestrian/ bike path atop the hurricane dike in New Bedford’s south end. For more info, visit savebuzzardsbay.org/discover.
Enjoy the new season of Your Theatre! Don’t miss “Two Rooms” March 19-22, 26- 29. For more info, visit yourtheatre.org.
Explore the city’s history at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park! For a schedule of walking tours and special events, visit nps.gov/nebe.
Enjoy free family fun and entertainment on AHA! Nights! Plan ahead for March 12 “All Sewn Up.” The April 9 theme is “Sustainable Southcoast.” For details, go to ahanewbedford.org or call 508-996-8253.
Gamers, team-builders and mysterysolvers! Head for “Mass Escape” in downtown New Bedford! For more info, call 774-425-3295 or go to massescaperoom. com.
Take a stroll through the urban greenspace of the Allen G. Haskell Public Gardens! To learn more, call 508-636-4693 or go to thetrustees.org.
Remember our veterans! Explore the region’s military history at the Fort TaberFort Rodman Military Museum! For info, call 508-994-3938 or visit forttaber.org.
Support budding artists at the Judith Klein Art Gallery at 127 W. Rodner French Blvd., Door #31. A new exhibition of local artists and art students, opening on March 8, from 2 to 5 p.m., will feature, paining, sculpture, jewelry, woodwork, and more. The gallery is open Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 508-965-7396 or email 12Julika@comcast.net.
Find out what’s on tap and on the menu – and who’s playing on stage – at the Greasy Luck Brew Pub in downtown New Bedford! For more info, call 774-425-4600 or go to greasyluckbrewpub.com or vaultnb.com.
Newport
Mark your calendars for the 7th Annual Newport Daffodil Days events April 24 to May 3! For a schedule and more info, go to newportdaffydays.com.
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Go on walk through Ballard Park! For more info, call 401-619-3377 or visit ballardpark. org.
Support local schools! Register now for the Newport 5K Night Run on April 4! For more info, go to newportnightrun.com.
Find out what’s happening at the Newport Mansions! For a schedule and details, call 401-847-1999 or go to newportmansions. org.
Spend some time at the Newport Public Library! Movies, crafts, workshops, and music! Enjoy the bluegrass music of the Ocean State Ramblers on March 21! If you’re over 50, get tax preparation help from an AARP Tax-Aide! For details on all events at the library, call 401-847-8720 x 204 or go to newportlibraryri.org.
Go on a guided Seal Watch boat tour through April with Save the Bay, departing from Bowen’s Ferry Landing! For a schedule and info, call 401-203-SEAL (7325) or visit savebay.org/seals.
Enjoy a dinner-theatre night out at the Newport Playhouse! Enjoy the opening comedy through March 29, Newport to Nashville musicians March 12 and April 9! For more information, call 401-848-7529 or go to newportplayhouse.com.
Plan ahead for the Newport String Project’s concert “Chamber Music” at the Redwood Library on March 21! For more info, visit newportstringproject.org.
Plymouth
Get ready for the Fifth Annual Shamrock Stampede 5k through town (and taverns) On March 14! Register at southshoreracemanagement.redpodium. com.
Eat Fresh! Eat Local! Head for the winter farmers market at Plimouth Plantation! For dates and details, go to semaponline.org.
Sign up for Mayflower Brewing’s St. Pat’s Day 5K on March 22! For details, go to seeplymouth.com. Check out the Newport Car Museum! Sixty-plus vintage cars and driving simulators! For more info, call 401-848- 2277 or visit newportcarmuseum.org.
Mark your calendar for the Plymouth Philharmonic’s “Sunday Family Concert: Music for All Ages” on March 8 or “Plymouth 400: Adoration of Place” on March 28 at Memorial Hall For info and tickets, go to plymouthphil.org.
Head for Pilgrim Memorial Hall in Plymouth for great entertainment! Don’t miss Robert Cray Band March 5, Irish Comedy Tour March 13, Red Hot Chili Pipers March 15, Classic Albums Live March 20, Tower of Power March 22, Three Dog Night April 3, One Night of Queen April 17 – and more! For tickets and info, call 800-514-3849 or go to memorialhall.com.
Find out who’s on stage at the Spire Center for the Performing Arts of Greater Plymouth! Don’t miss American Songbook March 6, Bettye LaVette March 13, Dana Fuchs March 14, Dave Mason March 17, October Road March 20, Mallett Brothers Band March 21, Laszlo Gardony Trio March 27, Coco Montoya March 28, Tab Benoit April 1, Mary Gauthier April 3, Tinsley Ellis April 10 – and more! For tickets and info, call 508-746-4488 or visit spirecenter.org.
Go on the free Mindfulness Walk through the Lyman Reserve on March 8! For more info, go to savebuzzardsbay.org/discover/ events.
Take the Polar Plunge on March 7 at Nelson Park! For more info, call 774-454-4955 or visit jordanhospitalclub.org.
Portsmouth
Get back to your musical roots with Common Fence Music! Don’t miss the Traditions Festival March 7, the Love & Harmony Benefit Concert March 28, or Caroline Spence on April 18! For a schedule and info, call 401-683-5085 or go to commonfencemusic.org.
Rehoboth
Enjoy classical music with the Arts in the Village Series at Goff Memorial Hall! Don’t the Bay Winds Sextet on March 28. For more info, go to rehobothantiquarian.org.
Seekonk
Explore the outdoors at the Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, operated by the Audubon Society of Rhode Island! Learn about maple sugaring on March 14, or enjoy Sip & Spa on March 21! For more info, call 401-949-5454 or visit asri.org.
Swansea
Eat Fresh! Eat Local! Head for the yearround farmers market at Stoney Creek Farm in Swansea! For hours and more info, go to semaponline.org.
Taunton
Find out who’s on stage the District Center for the Arts! Don’t miss Barefoot Rebel March 6, Jamie G. & Friends March 7, Heidi Nirk Band March 13, Michael Jackson Experience March 14, Awaken March 21, Blushing Brides March 28, Draw the Line April 3, The Breakers April 4, Dean Ford & the Beautiful Ones April 10, Living on a Bad Name April 11 – and more! For info and tickets, call 508-386-9413 or visit thedistrictcenterforarts.com.
Tiverton
Check out what’s going on at the Sandywoods Center for the Arts! Listen to the Magnolia Cajun Band on March 7, RI Songwriters Association March 14, Fellswater March 21, Atwater-Donnelly Trio April 4! For a complete schedule of concerts and more info, go to sandywoodsmusic. com. Listen to classical guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto on March 1 at the Four Corners Arts Center! Plan ahead for the Daffodil Days Arts and Artisan Fair April 25! For more info, go to fourcornerarts.org.
Stay fit with Yoga with Laura at the Boys & Girls Club! For a schedule and more info, call 508-295-7072 or go to onsetbay.org.
Westport
Enjoy the new season of Concerts at the Point with a performance by the Neave Trio March 15! Plan ahead for the Muir String Quartet on April 19. For more info, call 508- 636-0698 or go to concertsatthepoint.org.
Sign up for the free Spring Equinox Sunrise Stroll on Gooseberry Island on March 20! For info, go to savebuzzardsbay.org/ discover/events.
Take a winter’s ramble around rural Westport! For more info, call 508-636- 9228 or visit westportlandtrust.org.
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