AHA! (Art, History and Architecture) is a FREE night of cultural programs that inspire creativity, exploration and fun in downtown New Bedford, MA. The galleries, museums, shops and eateries are open late and offer live music, performance, talks and tours.
- Fall is the perfect time to get to know more about what makes Downtown New Bedford such a vibrant place to live, work and play. On October 8th join us for a Storytellers AHA! Night that is chock full of interesting programming. Sit back & enjoy stories of the local community and culture as well as tall tales, fables and fancies. Autumn evenings in Downtown are great for strolling so be sure to hit the streets and check out new exhibits, live music, kids crafts & don’t forget to shop & eat!
Storytellers
- Highlights: Sig Haines discusses the history of the Swain School of Design @ Crowell’s Fine Arts & Custom Framing NB Preservation Society presents “A Rising Tide: The story of urban renewal and destruction in New Bedford,†an illustrated lecture with Joe Thomas & Jay Avila from Spinner Publications @ the First Baptist Church Your Theatre, Inc. presents scenes from Cask of Amontillado to celebrate Edgar Allen Poe’s 200th birthday @ Artworks!Rob Velella speaks on Poe, Melville and Maritime Literature @ the NB Whaling National Historical Park royal hartigan’s blood drum spirit ensemble @ Grace Episcopal Church Art @ 8 with Roger Kizik @ the NB Art Museum Pumpkin Painting @ the Pilgrim United Church of Christ
Complete AHA! schedules available at all listed partners or online at the AHA! Website at AHANewBedford.org
All activities are free and held rain or shine and are from 5-9 p.m. unless otherwise stated.
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