Bristol CC to host MLK breakfast; climate photo exhibit at Whaling Museum: 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 brand new exhibit at the Whaling Museum, outdoor adventures with the Audubon Society of Rhode Island, Bristol Community Colleges annual MLK community breakfast, and a special performance of DRUMLine Live in New Bedford.

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:

‘Framing the Domestic Sea’ opens at New Bedford Whaling Museum

There’s a new photo exhibit by a celebrated Maine artist at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill. “Framing the Domestic Sea: photographs by Jeffrey C. Becton,” opens Jan. 12 in the Wattles Gallery. The exhibit overlays coastal landscapes with surreal effects to capture climate concerns.

“Inspired by the coastal spaces and weather conditions surrounding his home on Deer Isle off the Maine Coast, Becton creates densely layered photographs that probe boundaries between dream and reality, interior and exterior, abstraction and representation,” a press release from the Whaling Museum said.

“The work is intentionally disruptive,” Amanda McMullen, president and CEO at the museum said in the release, “to encourage viewers to consider the passage of time and the indomitable forces of the natural world. While the coast of New England can be a beautiful place to inhabit, we must have a holistic view of the landscape as it exists on the literal precipice of change.”

Becton’s work has been in numerous solo, group, and juried exhibitions, and highlighted in national and international publications, including the Royal Academy 2022 Summer Exhibition in London, the release said.

The exhibit will remain on display until May 5.

The Whaling Museum is open daily, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free for museum members; $22 for adults, $20 for seniors (65 and older), and $12 for youths. For more information, visit www.whaling museum.org.

Adventures with the Audubon Society of Rhode Island

Put on your warm coat and gloves and get outside this month with the Audubon Society of Rhode Island.

On Jan. 11, 18, and 25, from 10 to 10:45 a.m., check out Li’l Peeps at the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope St., Bristol. This program introduces children 18 months to 2 years old to the delights of nature through age-appropriate hands-on activities. Registration is required, there are no refunds for missed classes, and adults must accompany children. In order to maintain an age-appropriate program, Audubon asks that older siblings don’t accompany the parent/child team. The fee is $40 for member children; $50 for two member siblings; $45 for non-member children; and $55 for two non-member siblings. Classes will also be held Feb. 1, 8, and 15. Register online at asri.org/calendar.

For adults, Audubon offers Owls and Ales at the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium on Saturday, Jan. 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy a presentation by one of Audubon’s owl ambassadors while sipping some locally brewed beers. There will also be a guided walk through the wildlife refuge to listen and look for owls. This event is for guests age 21 and older. There is a $30 fee for members; $35 for non-members. Register online at asri.org/calendar.

The Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium will also be hosting a sea glass jewelry workshop on Jan. 13, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Design and create a pendant with sea glass found on local beaches. This program includes all materials, but guests are also welcome to bring sea glass that they’ve found. The fee is $20 for members and $25 for non-members, and registration is required at asri.org/calendar.

There will also be a traveling exhibit coming to the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium. “Seals and Society” will be on exhibit from Jan. 15 to March 1, with viewing hours from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This exhibit, created by the New Bedford Whaling museum, dives into the world of harbor and grey seals. It’s free with admission.

For more information on these and other programs, visit asri.org.

Bristol Community College celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. with community breakfast and service workshops

On Monday, Jan. 15, Bristol Community College, 777 Elsbree St., Fall River, is hosting its 24th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast. The event will feature an interactive day of service for multiple age groups and a host of community offerings.

The in-person events are free and open to all.

This year’s keynote presentation will be delivered by Yolanda L. Dennis, the inaugural Director of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Family Engagement at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School.

The breakfast will be held in the Commonwealth College Center (G Building). It begins at 8:30 a.m., with a breakfast buffet, the keynote address, and entertainment, before transitioning to activities and workshops at 10:30 a.m. The 90-minute workshops will include the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Kindness Rocks, and more.

For more information, and to RSVP, visit www.bristolcc.edu/mlk.

Things To Do: See a rare, restored panorama painting at New Bedford Whaling Museum

Zeiterion Performing Arts Center presents DRUMLine Live

DRUMLine Live, the international hit tour based on the Historically Black College and University marching band tradition, is coming to New Bedford High School, 230 Hathaway Blvd.

Presented by the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Jan. 14, the show begins at 4 p.m. Created by the musical team behind 20th Century Fox’s hit movie “Drumline,” the stage show showcases a cast of talented percussionists, musicians and dancers with original compositions and interpretations of top 40 hits.

Tickets range from $19 to $55, and can be purchased online at zeiterion.org, by calling 508-994-2900, or visiting the temporary box office at the DeMello Center, 128 Union St., New Bedford.

The performance at NBHS is sponsored by Hawthorn Medical, and will feature a pre-show performance by the New Bedford High School Percussion Ensemble.

To complement the stage performance, the Z has partnered with Andrea McCoy Recreation Center, T.R.U.E. Diversity, the MLK Day Community Program, Domino’s, and Paige L. Jones to offer an HBCU college fair on Monday, Jan. 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Andrea McCoy Recreation Center, 181 Hillman St., New Bedford. Students can attend this free event to learn about HBCUs, and experience HBCU culture through an interactive halftime performance and Q&A with the cast of DRUMLine Live. They can also register to vote through the NAACP New Bedford and learn about local scholarships from the Martha Briggs Educational Club. Complimentary tickets are available online at zeiterion.org.

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This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Things To Do: MLK breakfast at BCC; climate exhibit at Whaling Museum