'Your Vote Is Magic' in Fall River; 'Puffs' at Little Theatre: Things To Do in the SouthCoast
“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 an exhibit/performance about the magic of voting at Fall River's Heritage State Park, a garlic extravaganza in Tiverton, musical performances, a cranberry harvest, a book talk, and more.
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 and beyond this week:
Arts and America: “Let Freedom Ring” and “Rightfully Yours” at Heritage State Park
Creative Arts Network presents “Let Freedom Ring” at Heritage State Park, 100 Davol St., Fall River, on Saturday, Oct. 14, at 1 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of interactive activities and a special performance of “Your Vote Is Magic!” from award-winning illusionist Lyn Dillies. There will be an exhibit, sponsored by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, “Rightfully Yours”: displaying images related to the 15th, 19th, and 26th Amendments. There will also be live music with Judy Conrad and The Fipple Fluters, as well as people in period dress re-enacting moments in American history. This event, which is free and open to the public, is funded through a Mass. Cultural Council grant and sponsored by Creative Arts Network Inc., in partnership with DCR/Fall River Heritage State Park and the Lafayette Durfee House. For more information, contact Sandy Dennis at dendenllc@outlook.com or 508-294-5344.
At the theater: See 'Puffs,' presented by Little Theatre of Fall River
The Little Theatre of Fall River presents "Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic." Running from Oct. 12-22, "Puffs" was an off-Broadway hit. The story centers on Wayne Hopkins: a regular boy who finds out he’s a wizard and goes to school in England where he makes two best friends and has adventures. If that sounds familiar to the story of another boy wizard, you're not wrong. This show is directed by David Faria, and is not for children (there is some salty language and situations). Featuring an ensemble cast, this show has a lot of laughs. All performances will be at The Firebarn, 340 Prospect St., Fall River. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, and there is a 2 p.m. matinee on Sundays. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.littletheatre.net.
For foodies: First-ever Garlic Roast at Tiverton Farmers Market
The first-ever Garlic Roast at Tiverton Farmers Market will be held on Sunday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Tiverton Town Farm Recreation Area, 3588 Main Rd. There will be all kinds of garlic-infused and garlicky specialty items, from local vendors like Spoon and Board, The Cheese Wheel Village Market, The Perfect Empanada, Dee’s Little Sweets, Brightside Seafood, and many more. We’ve got everything you need to know before you go at HeraldNews.com. For the latest updates, visit www.tivertonfarmersmarket.com.
What to know before you go: Tiverton Farmers Market to host first ever Garlic Roast
Concerts: New Bedford Symphony Orchestra’s Opening Night
The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra opens their season on Saturday, Oct. 14, with Three Worlds in the Bronspiegel Auditorium at New Bedford High School, 230 Hathaway Blvd. Under the direction of Music Director Yaniv Dinur, the orchestra will perform works by Sibelius, Elgar, and James Lee III. The guest soloist for this concert is cellist Sydney Lee. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m., and Dinur and Lee will give a pre-concert talk at 6:30. Doors open at 6 for the talk and at 7 p.m. for the concert. Tickets are $20, $50, and $65, with $10 student tickets (available at the box office only with student ID). Get tickets through the Z box office, 508-994-2900, or online at https://nbsymphony.org. Parking is available in the lots near the entrance to the auditorium, and it is free. Guests may bring their own water bottle, in the event that concessions are not available.
Live music: Peter Beidermann at Four Corners Arts Center in Tiverton
The Four Corners Arts Center presents classical guitarist Peter Beidermann at The Meeting House, 3850 Main Rd., Tiverton, on Saturday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in advance at FourCornersArts.org. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. CDs will be for sale after the performance.
Celebrate fall: Ocean Spray Fall Harvest Celebration, cranberry harvest at Patriot Place
Patriot Place in Foxboro will host the 13th annual Ocean Spray Fall Harvest Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be foliage, live music, fall-themed activities, arts and crafts, and appearances by Pat Patriot and the New England Patriots cheerleaders. The Ocean Spray Cranberry Harvest will be held at the cranberry bog behind Bass Pro Shop, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit patriot-place.com.
What to know before you go: The 50th Musictown Festival coming to Somerset in October
Parade in Somerset: Musictown Festival grand finale
Somerset’s 50th Musictown Festival concludes on Saturday, Oct. 14, with Musictown Grand Day celebrations. Grand Day features the Musictown Parade, and Musictown Field Shows. The parade steps off at noon from Luther Avenue and should last one to two hours. The field shows will start shortly after the parade. We’ve got what you need to know before you go to the Musictown Festival, at HeraldNews.com. For the latest updates, visit the Musictown Festival website.
Meditation and yoga: Sounds of Harmony at Four Corners Arts Center in Tiverton
There will be a Sounds of Harmony gong meditation and sound bath on Sunday, Oct. 15, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at The Meeting House, 3850 Main Rd., Tiverton. Presented by Four Corners Arts Center, this is meant to be a full-body sound experience. There will be a short, basic yoga practice, and then guided relaxation to lead into the sound meditation. Guests should dress comfortably, and feel free to bring a mat, thick blankets, and/or pillows. The Meeting House has wooden folding chairs, but they suggest that guests bring their own portable chairs if they prefer to sit. Admission is $25. Registration is encouraged, but tickets will also be available at the door. To purchase tickets, or for more information, visit FourCornersArts.org.
Get your book signed: Book talk at Fall River library
Author Bruce Dorsey will be discussing his new book, “Murder in a Mill Town,” which dives into the death of Sarah Maria Cornell, a mill worker whose frozen body was found hanging in Fall River in 1832. Hers was one of the most notorious murder cases of the 19th century. Dorsey will be giving a book talk at the Fall River Public Library, 104 N. Main St., on Monday, Oct. 16, at 6:30 p.m. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing at this event. The event itself is free, and sponsored by the Friends of the Fall River Public Library. For more information and the latest updates, visit https://fallriverlibrary.org.
Coming soon: Murder Mystery at The Cove
Whodunnit? Find out at a Murder Mystery Dinner, hosted by The Cove Restaurant, 392 Davol St., on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 5:30 p.m. There will be a buffet dinner beginning at 6 p.m., and “Death of a Gangster” begins at 7 p.m. Can you catch the killer? The buffet dinner includes rolls and butter, garden salad, chicken Mozambique, pasta alfredo, baked haddock, yellow rice, roasted potatoes, vegetable medley, and assorted cookies. There will be a cash bar. Tickets are on sale now; reserve online at www.cove392.com. Tickets are $65 per person, and this event is for guests age 18 and older.
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This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Things To Do: Your Vote Is Magic at Heritage State Park in Fall River
