Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

A NEW BIRTH OF FREEDOM
Reflections on the Civil War: 150 YEARS HENCE
A series of performances, exhibits, lectures
and discussions of a time that changed our nation

OCTOBER 18–29, 2011
NEW BEDFORD, MA

The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, The New Bedford Civil War Round Table, The Fort Tabor Military Museum, The New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, and the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick together commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the American Civil War

The Barter Theatre, one of America's premiere theatre companies, brings to life the stirring and passionate true stories of the people who lived through the greatest conflict in our nation's history. Told in their own words and woven with music of the period, the performance will inspire you in ways you never thought possible. This play is filled with the courage, sacrifice, personal suffering and triumph of the people and time that galvanized our nation, giving a perspective on the Civil War that is not contained in any history books.

For more information contact:

The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
www.zeiterion.org
684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA
02740
Tel. (508) 994-2900

The New Bedford Whaling National
Historical Park
www.nps.gov/nebe
33 William Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Tel. (508) 996-4095

The New Bedford
Civil War Round Table
newbedfordcwrt.org

The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
friendlysonsofsaintpatrick.com
Post Office Box 4021, New Bedford, MA 02740

The Fort Taber Military Museum
forttaber.org
1000 Rodney French Boulevard
New Bedford, MA 02744

On Stage

Civil War Voices –
Barter Theatre Company
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 AT 8PM
Zeiterion Theatre TICKETS: $30/$25

Music of the Civil War
Fife and Drum
Pre-Performance - Friday,
OCTOBER 28, 7:30-8pm
Zeiterion Theatre Lobby Ticket Holders Only

In Community

Zeiterion Book Group discussion
The March by E.L. Doctorow
Moderator: David Prentiss
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18 AT 6:30PM
Zeiterion Penler Space FREE to the Public

Author Thomas J. Craughwell
discusses his book
The Greatest Brigade: How the
Irish Brigade Cleared the Way
to Victory in the American Civil War
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 AT 6:30PM
New Bedford Whaling Museum
TICKETS: $25

New Bedford Stories and
Family Histories from the Civil War
New Bedford Civil War Round Table,
Carl Cruz and others
Civil War Memorabilia from the
Fort Tabor Military Museum
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 6:30-7:45PM
Zeiterion Penler Space FREE to the Public

Post-performance Discussion
Cast of Civil War Voices
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 following performance
Zeiterion Theatre Ticket Holders Only

Walking Tour – Fugitive Slaves in a Whaling Port: New Bedford's
Underground Railroad History
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 AT 11AM
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
Visitor Center FREE to the Public

Untold Stories: The Stone Fleet
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 AT 12PM
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
Visitor Center FREE to the Public

54th Regiment Living History Demonstration
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 AT 1PM
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
Visitor Center FREE to the Public

In Art

Photography Exhibit – Civil War
Photography
Opens SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23
With Opening Remarks AT 3:00pm by the
President of the Ft Taber Military Museum
Runs through FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28
Zeiterion Penler Space FREE to the Public

Video Premier – "54"
Youth Ambassador Program
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 AT 2PM
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
Visitor Center FREE to the Public

COMING IN FEBRUARY 2012

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 AT 8PM
TICKETS: $30

Over 150 years ago, Americans struggled with issues of slavery, race, freedom, equality, states' rights, and America's future. In the 1858 Illinois Senate race, Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas embarked on a series of debates. Their epic clash of ideas and oratory forged a future President and a nation. LA Theatre Works production of The Rivalry is a riveting depiction of the Lincoln-Douglas debates, using dialogue from the original debate transcripts to bring to life the fierce competition between the future President and the incumbent Senator as they tackled the day's most controversial issues. The Rivalry is also a stunning testament to the willingness of Lincoln and Douglas to put aside their differences and "reach across the aisle" for the good of the country.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

LECTURE
Lincoln's Letters
George Vafiadis from his award winning audio book
Civil War Round Table
Tuesday, JANUARY 24 at 7pm
Ft Taber Military Museum FREE to the Public

DISCUSSION - Zeiterion Book Club
Lincoln at Cooper Union by Harold Holzer
Moderator: David Prentiss
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 AT 6:30PM
Zeiterion Penler Space FREE to the Public

PRESENTATION
Living History: Ruth and Abby, the 1850's Ladies Discuss the Lincoln Douglas Debates
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 AT 3PM
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Visitor Center FREE to the Public

DISCUSSION
Lincoln the Communicator
David Prentiss and George Vafiadis
Pre-performance - SUNDAY,
FEBRUARY 12 AT 6:30PM
Zeiterion Penler Space
FREE to the Public

PERFORMANCE
The Rivalry LA Theatre Works
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 AT 8PM
Zeiterion Theatre Ticket Holders Only

DISCUSSION
Cast of The Rivalry
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12
FOLLOWING PERFORMANCE
Zeiterion Theatre Ticket Holders Only

The Zeiterion Theatre | 684 Purchase Street | New Bedford, MA 02740 | (508) 994-2900