Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum

Tuesday, May 20, 7pm NBHS Modern Music Concert in the Garden With New Bedford High School Jazz Band and Rock Band, and the All-City Middle School Jazz Band and Steel Band This concert features student musicians from New Bedford Public Schools performing various pieces of jazz and contemporary repertoire from the last 100 years. The New Bedford High School Jazz Band is an ensemble directed by Tim Mason, assisted by Tony Hyde and Nathanial Karahalis, specializing in multiple styles of jazz and improvisation. The New Bedford High School Rock band is an ensemble directed by Tom O’Leary, assisted by Nicholas Jupin, performing classic rock hits and contemporary music in the spirit of Rock and Roll. The New Bedford All-City Middle School Jazz band is a jazz ensemble grades 6-8, Directed by Nathanial Karahalis and Reis Medeiros, that perform jazz standards with improvised solos. The All-City Steel Band is a band, grades 6-8, conducted by Lee Dias. They perform contemporary music steeped in the traditions of Trinidad and Tobago. Free, with general seating on the lawn and patio.

Wednesday, May 21, noon Family Storytime With New Bedford Free Public Library Meet in the mansion for an engaging half hour of stories for the whole family. After the stories, take home a family fun craft kit to collaborate and create together! Family Storytime will run third Wednesdays of every month, through June. Open to all ages with accompanying adult. Free

Thursday, May 22, 2pm House Tour Enjoy a 45-minute guided tour of the Rotch-Jones-Duff mansion with RJD Docent, George Kontanis. Free with the price of admission.