Programs & Events
AUGUST
Saturdays at 8am, August 1 through September 26
Yoga in the Garden
With YMCA Instructors Mark Borgetti and Ellen Selley
See July listing for full description. YMCA Southcoast Members: Free / Other Participants: $10. Advance payment is required.
August 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 7:30pm
August 16 & 23, 2pm (Sensory Friendly Matinees)
Shakespeare in NB Presents: Hamlet
In Partnership with Reverie Theatre Group
Bringing the Bard’s most poignant plays to audiences of all ages and walks of life, RTG presents a chilling and timely take on Hamlet. Set in a Baptist church in the present-day, American south, this production interrogates the supposed divide between church and state, while also exploring the play’s most enduring themes of mortality, madness, and moral corruption. Donations are accepted in lieu of a ticket fee.
This program is supported in part by grants from the Acushnet, Dartmouth, Mattapoisett, and New Bedford Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. It is also supported in part by the Wicked Cool Places grant funded by the City of New Bedford through its Arts, Culture & Tourism Fund, and is facilitated by New Bedford Creative at the New Bedford Economic Development Council.
SEPTEMBER
Saturdays at 8am, through September 26
Yoga in the Garden
With YMCA Instructors Mark Borgetti and Ellen Selley
Enjoy a mindful morning stretch in the garden throughout the summer. Yoga can help increase flexibility, strength, stability, calmness, and focus. Bring a mat and water. YMCA Southcoast Members: Free / Other Participants: $10. Advance payment is requested.
Sunday, September 13, 3pm ‒ 4pm
GARDEN QUARTET
WITH NEW BEDFORD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MUSICIANS
Musicians from the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra play a mixed program for strings. The performance happens under the 19th century pergola, in the garden, weather allowing. Otherwise, the concert occurs under the tent. Bring a blanket and picnic lunch to enjoy on the lawn, or sit in the provided seating. Tickets available at the door: $12 Members / $18 Public.
Thursday, September 17, 5:30pm ‒ 7pm
ANNUAL MEETING & RECEPTION
Join the museum’s staff, board, Corporators and fellow members for a look back at the past year of museum activities. The evening begins with a reception in the garden. Free admission.
Sunday, September 27, 1pm ‒ 3pm
AFTERNOON TEA
Enjoy afternoon tea on the tented patio surrounded by the beautiful garden and summer air. Festive dress is encouraged. Fee includes tea service plus admission to the Museum. Parties of 8 guests may reserve a table; smaller parties may be seated with each other at group tables. $45 Members / $50 Public; advance reservations required. (Ticket Link Coming Soon!)
OCTOBER
Thursday, October 8, 4pm ‒ 7pm
THE GREAT PUMPKIN PARADE
Visit the grounds for an autumnal evening of family-friendly activity. See this year’s display of Jack-O-Lanterns carved by local community members and enjoy lawn games in the garden. Inside the mansion, children can participate in a scavenger hunt with prizes. At 5:30pm, Toe Jam Puppet Band performs. Suggested donation: $5 Individuals / $10 Family. This event is also part of AHA night.
The RJD is looking for pumpkin carvers for this event! Interested? Email Lauren: lpothier [at] rjdmuseum [dot] org. Carvers are asked to provide their own pumpkin and deliver finished pieces to the Museum by noon, October 8.
Wednesday, October 14, 5:30pm
COLLECTIONS SPOTLIGHT
WITH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DAWN ESTABROOKS SALERNO
Enjoy a tour through the RJD mansion focused on some of the Director’s favorite artworks and decorative arts. $5 Guests of Members / $10 Public / Free to Members.
Saturday, October 17, 1pm – 3pm
BEHIND THE SCENES: THE RJD ATTIC & CUPOLA
Learn about the space which was once home to the domestic staff and enjoy one of the best views of New Bedford. The cupola of the mansion, added during the Jones occupancy, gave residents a direct view of the port of New Bedford. See the view for yourself when you drop in for this behind the-scenes look at the RJD attic.
$5 Members / $5 + Admission, Public.
