We’re bringing walking book tours to the South Coast where we use books as an excuse to take afternoon walks! We stole this idea from the Brits (see here) but are putting a decidedly South Coast spin on it by choosing books and/or authors with a connection to our region.
On October 5, we'll explore the vibrant Acushnet Avenue North End district of New Bedford accompanied by former Mayor John Bullard and his memoir, Hometown.
We are excited to explore Acushnet Avenue to see Bullard's memoir come alive there, as it is the street that figured prominently in setting him on his career path from the time he as an MIT graduate student studying urban planning and design, to the time when he was runninf for Mayor, walking up and down the Avenue to speak to voters. Along the way, we'll admire recent public art projects and get a sense of the diaspora of flavors represented in the restaurants there.
What’s a walking book tour, anyway? It’s the opportunity to get outside with fellow book lovers and explore a new corner of the South Coast and wonderful books with some connection to the South Coast.
When and where is the next walking book tour?
On October 5 from 2 to 4 pm, we'll gather in the North End for a walk a(nd a refreshment along the way!) Register below and we'll send you gathering details as the date gets closer.
Please note that the date has changed from that listed in our print magazine (from October 6 to October 5).
While there is no need to read the book to enjoy the tour, if you'd like to pick up a copy, you can find it in New Bedford at The Drawing Room, the Whaling Museum and the Fishing Heritage Center and in Dartmouth at Davoll's General Store.
The October 5 event is FREE but pre-registration is required here.
Sponsored by the New Bedford Cultural Council, Mass Cultural Council and Spinner Publications.
