Fall River Symphony Orchestra spring pops concert; New Bedford jazz night: Things To Do
“What do you want to do?”
If you need an answer to this age-old question for making plans, we’ve got you covered.
In Things To Do, we take a look at, well, things to do, happening every week in the Greater Fall River area and around the SouthCoast.
From weekdays to weekends, there’s always plenty going on.
And we’re not only taking a look at what’s happening this week, we’re also giving you a heads up for events that are coming soon.
This week, we’ve got a special spring pops concert with the Fall River Symphony Orchestra, which is celebrating its 99th season. Plus, a night of jazz, another choral performance, a Photoshop workshop, and even a chance to see baseball legend Babe Ruth make a cameo in a special film screening.
So when someone asks you what you want to do, you’ve got your plans ready to go.
Here are Things To Do around Fall River, the SouthCoast, and beyond this week:
Fall River Symphony Orchestra spring pops concert
The Fall River Symphony Orchestra’s 99th season will feature a spring pops concert on Sunday, May 5, at 3 p.m., in the Margaret L. Jackson Performing Arts Center at Bristol Community College, 777 Elsbree St., Fall River.
The spring pops concert, “Rebirth,” will feature Stravinky’s “Firebird” suite.
Other works will be announced, so be sure to keep up with FRSO on Facebook.
Tickets are $25 for adults, and free for children and students.
Purchase tickets at the door, or online at https://tinyurl.com/7duuzf29.
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See silent film with a cameo by Babe Ruth at Jane Pickens Theatre
You can see The Great Bambino himself in a special screening at the Jane Pickens Theatre, 49 Touro St., Newport.
There will be a screening of the Harold Lloyd silent comedy “Speedy,” featuring a cameo with baseball legend Babe Ruth, on Tuesday, April 30, at 6 p.m.
The 1928 film was shot on location in New York City, and this screening will feature live music by New Hampshire-based composer Jeff Rapsis, who specializes in creating music for silent films. He will improvise music for the score as the film is screened.
Admission is $17 per person.
Buy tickets at the door, or find them online at janepickens.com.
For more information, call the box office at 401-846-5474.
To learn more about Rapsis and his music, visit jeffrapsis.com.
A night of jazz at New Bedford Whaling Museum
On Friday, May 3, First Fridays continue at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill.
Jazz pianist and composer Nina Ott and her bandmates, Chris Lopes on bass and Bertram Lehmann on drums, will be performing at 6 p.m.
Known as the Zunzún Trio, they’ll be featuring a wide-ranging repertoire of modern jazz and Afro-Caribbean influenced music, with original pieces brought to music by Thelonious Monk and Bebo Valdés.
This is event is for guests age 21 and older. First Fridays feature entertainment, fine art and artifacts, cocktails, mocktails, and light bites.
Tickets are $10 for members, and $20 for non-members.
Find tickets online at https://tinyurl.com/2hct7s96.
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Photoshop and digital editing at the Marion Art Center
Local professional photographer Cathleen Broderick will be offering a one-day workshop at the Marion Art Center, 80 Pleasant St., on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“Introduction to Photoshop: Unleash Your Creativity with Digital Editing” will be held in the MAC’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater.
This workshop is for budding photographers, graphic designers, or anyone who wants to learn some new digital skills. Learn the fundamentals of Photoshop, as well as essential techniques.
The cost is $75 for MAC members, and $90 for non-members.
You will need to bring a laptop with Photoshop installed. A link for a free seven-day trial can be found on the workshop registration page.
Bring lunch or snacks, as there will be breaks throughout the day.
Learn more and register online at marionartcenter.org/events.
Taunton Civic Chorus spring concert
Celebrating its 65th year, the Taunton Civic Chorus presents its spring concert, “Dreams,” on Sunday, May 5, at 4 p.m., at the McCarty Theater in the former Coyle & Cassidy High School, 2 Hamilton St., Taunton.
This concert will feature the music of Fleetwood Mac, The Mamas & The Papas, and ABBA, as well as music from “Les Miserables” and “The Greatest Showman.”
Music Director Chris Hoskins will also present his arrangement of “Mister Sandman.”
For more information and tickets, visit tauntoncivicchorus.org or contact TCC at taunton.ma.civic.chorus@gmail.com.
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This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Things To Do: Fall River Symphony Orchestra spring pops concert May 5
