New Bedford, MA—On Thursday evenings throughout the summer, beginning July 10, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park will host a series of free Thursday evening concerts in the park. This year’s concert series is supported, in part, by a grant from the New Bedford Area Cultural Councils, local agencies supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

The Thursday evening concerts will begin at 7:00 p.m. and last approximately one hour. Performances are free and will take place in the visitor center garden at 33 William Street. Performances during AHA! (Art, History Architecture) –Downtown New Bedford’s Art and Culture Night – will take place across from the visitor center at the Custom House Square parking lot or the New Bedford Whaling Museum Plaza. Limited seating is available and people are invited to bring lawn chairs. In case of rain, concerts will be moved to the Jacobs Family Gallery at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Thursday Evenings at a glance—

July 10 (AHA!) Semenya McCord—traditional and contemporary jazz (Whaling Museum Plaza)
July 17 Maggi Peirce—stories and songs from Belfast, Ireland
July 24 Jolly Rogues—period music of the sea from the 19th century
July 31 Magnolia—Cajun music
August 7 New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus
August 14 (AHA!) Toe Jam Puppet Band—music and fun for kids (Custom House Square parking lot)
August 21 The Beans—sea music
August 28 Ricardo and Maurice Brazilian Duo—Brazilian music/jazz

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park was established by Congress in 1996 to help preserve and interpret America’s nineteenth century whaling history. The park, which encompasses a 13-block National Historic Landmark District, is the only National Park Service area addressing the history of the whaling industry and its influence on the economic, social and environmental history of the United States.

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park is easy to reach and close to hotels and beaches. New Bedford is just one hour south of Boston and 45 minutes east of Providence. From Interstate 195 take exit 15 and follow the brown and white National Park Service signs. Parking is available at the Elm Street parking garage and the Custom House Square parking lot. Limited on-street parking is also available.

For more information contact New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park at (508) 996-4095, or visit the park’s website at www.nps.gov/nebe.

Prepared 03/21/03

 

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