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Tuesday, April 24
Olde Tyme Ball.
Find out how Civil War soldiers unwound during the war with historian David Smith’s presentation “Baseball in the Civil War,” 7 p.m. Part of the Greater New Bedford Civil War Round Table, Smith’s presentation will examine how the war helped spread the game to new areas of the country and how it quickly gained popularity among the soldiers. Smith is the president of the Civil War Roundtable of Greater Boston and has presented extensively on numerous Civil War topics. The discussion will take place at Fort Taber/Fort Rodman Military Museum. For information and directions, call Bob Lytle at (508) 542-7630 or visit www.newbedfordcwrt.org. Fort Taber Military Museum, 1000c Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford.
Thursday, april 26
Young poets who know it.
Join the Rotch-Jones-Duff Museum in celebrating National Poetry Month with the “Voices of Young Poets” student poetry program, 7 p.m. In the tradition of the Jones family girls, who often wrote and recited poetry, this annual event provides a forum for students to read their works and listen to poetry of their peers. There is no fee to participate, so bring your best work to wow the crowds. For more information, call (508) 997-1401 or visit www.rjdmuseum.org. 396 County St., New Bedford.
Friday, April 27
A close shave.
20 Cent Fiction, a student-run theater group out of UMass Dartmouth, will present “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” April 27. “Sweeney Todd” tells the story of Benjamin Barker, alias Sweeney Todd, who returns to London after 15 years in an Australian penal colony on trumped up charges. When he finds out that his wife poisoned herself after being raped by the judge who deported him, he vows revenge on the judge and later, the whole world. 20 Cent Fiction specializes in alternative theater productions along with other forms of creative entertainment. Doors at 7:30. show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 for UMD students, $10 Faculty, staff and alumni, and $15 general admission. The performance will take place at the Bailey Memorial Auditorium, 285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth.
Saturday, April 28
Storytime soundtrack.
Partners Village Store presents “Symphony Tales,” with local author Kimberly Marcus and a New Bedford Symphony Orchestra musician at 2 p.m. Designed to reinforce the fundamental literacy skills that children need in order to become strong readers, “Symphony Tales” is the first program to link the music to elements of the text in order to achieve specific early literacy goals. Following the performance, the children are involved in two interactive, rhythmic speaking and movement activities. At the end of the program, the children are get to play a cello that is sized just for them! The performance is intended for children seven years old and under, and parents must accompany their children. There is a $5 fee for the event. For reservations, call (508) 636-2572. 865 Main Road, Westport
A royal engagement.
Whaling City Sound and YWCA Southeastern Mass. are teaming up once again to present “Blood Drum Spirit,” 8 p.m. “Blood Drum Spirit,” is led by drummer and bandleader Royal Hartigan, who has just completed a week-long residency at UMass Dartmough. Royal draws on many years of travel in Africa, Asia and Latin America, and his music is a coherent synthesis of all he has absorbed. Tickets are $20 advance and $25 at the door with proceeds to benefit the YWCA of Southeastern Mass. Guests can also purchase tickets at www.whalingcitysound.com as well as at Baker Books and the YWCA. The concert will take place at The Wamsutta Club, 427 County St., New Bedford.
Catching You Up
Tuesday: Jose A. Carrion, already charged with assault and intimidation in the St. Patrick’s Day fatal stabbing of Melvin Pina, was charged with murder and ordered held without bail. According to court documents, Pina was stabbed five times — three in the left side and twice in the back. William McCauley, the co-first assistant district attorney, described Carrion as a member of the Latin Kings gang.
Wednesday: City programs that support the arts, sciences and humanities have received a $65,000 boost from the Massachusetts Cultural Council. There were 50 grants awarded totaling $65,794. Recipients range from city schools and libraries to arts, music, dance and cultural programs. After-school programs and field trips, historical preservation efforts and festivals are among the activities supported.
Thursday: Marion selectmen have decided there will be no Fourth of July fireworks display this year. Last year’s fireworks cost about $40,000, but the account set aside for the event has only about $7,000 in it this year, town officials said. The decision to skip a 2012 display came after Recreation Director Jonathan “Jodi” Dickerson said he is too busy with summer recreation programs at this point to add the fireworks to his to-do list.
Thursday: Rehoboth police say a bulldozer that was taken from a job site in Rehoboth has been found more than 500 miles away in western Pennsylvania. Police also arrested 42-year-old Christian Wilson of nearby Swansea in Southeastern Massachusetts in connection with the bulldozer’s disappearance and held him on $10,000 bail pending arraignment.
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