One Saturday morning in 1983, when Riverside native, songwriter, singer, musician Joe Doyle was in his freshman year at Rhode Island College studying music, his dad, Ed Doyle (former mayor of …
August Adventures offers free museum admission
Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River and the New Bedford Whaling Museum are among the many places your family can enjoy for free this month as the Highland Street Foundation launches its August Adventures program.
Each day throughout the month of August there is one museum, zoo, nature sanctuary or event offered with no admission fee.
August Adventures, modeled after Highland Street’s long-standing Free Fun Fridays program, will provide enriching opportunities for individuals, children and families throughout the state. From children’s museums to art to nature sanctuaries, there is something for everyone.
PYO sunflowers at Swansea farm
SWANSEA The 100 Acre Farm in Swansea will host its first-ever sunflower picking event this weekend.
For $1 a flower, you can pick your own at the family owned and operated farm located at 253 Cummings Road. The family-friendly event will take place Saturday and Sunday, July 31 and Aug 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tie-Dye Night at Fall River library
FALL RIVER The Fall River Public Library is hosting an evening of creative fun that s to dye for.
Join the library for Tie-Dye Night on Monday, Aug. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. on the Elm Street lawn. Shirts and colors are provided -no need to bring your own.
The Herald News
Fall River The Narrows Center for the Arts announces it has some great shows coming up in August, along with art gallery exhibitions, and its Summer Evenings in the Park series. We have already received a warm welcome back from our patrons since reopening and we are so grateful to be able to continue to bring live music and art to Southern New England and beyond, said Executive Director Patrick Norton in a press release.
UPCOMING CONCERTS
Wednesday, Aug. 4 - Summer Evenings in the Park (Griffin Park)
The City of Fall River and the Narrows have partnered together to bring the arts right into the neighborhoods of the residents of Fall River. We are proud to be a part of making the arts accessible to all in our community and to bring what we do into the neighborhoods of Fall River, added Norton. This week the featured musical act is Marcus Monteiro Trio, a contemporary jazz group.