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ART
Now through Feb. 27
NEW BEDFORD ART MUSEUM
Community artist in residence: Deana Tavares
The New Bedford Art Museum has selected its next Community Artist in Residence, Deana Tavares — a visual artist who is also a published poet, singer-songwriter and actor.
Her exhibitions and performances have a strong focus on nature, social issues, and our interconnectedness with all of humanity. Deana’s work is currently displayed at NBAM. The exhibit will run from now until Feb. 7.
MUSIC
11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12
AIRPORTE GRILLE
Buttonwood Brass Holiday Trio
The Airport Grille will kick off the holiday season with some jubilant New Orleans-style jazz. The Buttonwood Brass Band trio will perform in the Hanger room on Sunday, Dec. 12.
3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11
ZEITERION
Holiday Pops
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra plays all your holiday favorites. The Southeastern Massachusetts Youth Orchestra and Showstoppers join in for the seasonal concert. The children’s matinee at 3:30 p.m. offers fun surprises for the young at heart. The 7 p.m. show features a bit more music than the matinee. Performances are approximately one hour, with no intermission.
8 to 11 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10
VAULT MUSIC HALL
Dokken/Lynch Reunion Tour
The glam metal band Dokken brings their Grammy Award-winning sound to the Vault. Their popular 80s hits include “Alone Again,” “In My Dreams,” and “Burning Like a Flame.” Boston rock band, Bad Marriage is the opening act.
CELEBRATION
Thursday, Dec.9
DOWNTOWN NEW BEDFORD
AHA! Night
AHA! Night will make spirits bright in downtown New Bedford! The Dec. 9 City Walks event is chock full of free festive fun for the whole family with local art, live music, crafts, tours, Santa Claus, and much more.
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Nancy Holt Symposium and Exhibit
UMass CVPA Main Campus 285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth, MAUMass Dartmouth hosts a multi-part exhibition Nancy Holt: Massachusetts, a major celebration of the renowned multimedia artist Nancy Holt and her connections to Massachusetts, and the Southcoast region. The Thursday, […]
Man & Beast Exhibit at Narrows
Narrows Center for the Arts 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MAMan & Beast is a collection of paintings, drawings, and masks created by Fall River artist, David R. Mello. The exhibit features dreamlike images of man, animals, and imaginary creatures […]
Turn The Tide: Courtney Mattison Exhibit
New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MACourtney Mattison defines herself as both an artist and an ocean advocate. Her work illustrates the widespread and devastating effects of ocean warming and pollution on marine species, including corals […]
Light Show Exhibit at DeDee Shattuck Gallery
The Dedee Shattuck Gallery presents Light Show, a multimedia exhibit that showcases work by Adam Frelin, Kristian Brevik, Linda Schmidt, Megan Mosholder, and Steven Pestana. Each artist utilizes either artificial […]
NBAM CAIR: Deana Tavares
New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MAThe New Bedford Art Museum is happy to introduce the next Community Artist in Residence, Deana Tavares. The talented visual artist is also a published poet, singer/songwriter, and actor. Her […]
Women’s Work Exhibit at Fishing Heritage Center
New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center 38 Bethel St., New Bedford, MAPhotographs and oral histories from more than 60 women shine a light on females' many roles in commercial fishing communities. Featured photographers include Shareen Davis, Markham Starr, and Phil Mello.
Eadweard Muybridge: Animal Locomotion
New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MAThis is the latest exhibition at NBAM by the New Bedford Library’s art curator, Allie Copeland. "Eadweard Muybridge: Animal Locomotion" features historic photographic studies of animals in motion and early […]
Light Show Exhibit at DeDee Shattuck Gallery
The Dedee Shattuck Gallery presents Light Show, a multimedia exhibit that showcases work by Adam Frelin, Kristian Brevik, Linda Schmidt, Megan Mosholder, and Steven Pestana. Each artist utilizes either artificial […]
Christmas on County at RJD
Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum 396 County St., New Bedford, MAThe community is welcome to drop in the RJD mansion to view the decked halls and hear about the holiday customs held by residents of the historic house. This is […]
The Concept Duo at Rose Alley
Rose Alley Ale House 94 Front St., New Bedford, MAThe Concept is a party band that plays top 40, rock, alt-rock, dance, and sing-along style music from the ’80s until now.
Somethin’ Else at Seaport Inn
Seaport Inn and Grill 110 Middle Street, Fairhaven, MADave Grew (piano/vocals) and Susan J. Sylvia (lead vocals) are Somethin' Else. The musical duo cover a variety of rock, pop, country, and classic rock hits.
Women’s Work Exhibit at Fishing Heritage Center
New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center 38 Bethel St., New Bedford, MAPhotographs and oral histories from more than 60 women shine a light on females' many roles in commercial fishing communities. Featured photographers include Shareen Davis, Markham Starr, and Phil Mello.
Eadweard Muybridge: Animal Locomotion
New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MAThis is the latest exhibition at NBAM by the New Bedford Library’s art curator, Allie Copeland. "Eadweard Muybridge: Animal Locomotion" features historic photographic studies of animals in motion and early […]
Light Show Exhibit at DeDee Shattuck Gallery
The Dedee Shattuck Gallery presents Light Show, a multimedia exhibit that showcases work by Adam Frelin, Kristian Brevik, Linda Schmidt, Megan Mosholder, and Steven Pestana. Each artist utilizes either artificial […]
Kansas at the Zeiterion
Zeiterion Performing Arts Center 684 Purchase St., New Bedford, MAKansas plays at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center as part of their Point of No Return Anniversary Tour. The band is currently comprised of original drummer Phil Ehart, bassist/vocalist Billy […]
Dokken/Lynch Reunion Tour
The Vault Music Hall at Greasy Luck Pub 791 Purchase St., New Bedford, MAThe glam metal band Dokken brings their Grammy Award-winning sound to the Vault. Their popular 80s hits include "Alone Again," "In My Dreams," and "Burning Like a Flame." Boston rock […]
Louie Bello at Cisco
Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar 1480 East Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford, MALouie Bello is a Country R&B singer/songwriter who performs all over the U.S. His latest single "Got it Bad" recently reached 244,000 streams on Spotify .
Rayz Havoc at Strikers
Striker's Sports Bar 66 Hathaway Rd., New Bedford, MAThe local cover band Rayz' Havoc plays classic rock hits from the ‘70s and ‘80s.
Women’s Work Exhibit at Fishing Heritage Center
New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center 38 Bethel St., New Bedford, MAPhotographs and oral histories from more than 60 women shine a light on females' many roles in commercial fishing communities. Featured photographers include Shareen Davis, Markham Starr, and Phil Mello.
Cookies, Paws and Santa Claus
Buttonwood Park 425 Hawthorn St., New Bedford, MAIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in New Bedford. What better way to celebrate the holiday season than with Cookies, Paws, and Santa Claus? The Buttonwood Park Zoo […]
Hot Cocoa, Cookies & Crafts at K&A Creations
K&A Creations 127 W. Rodney French Blvd. Rm. S2-72 2nd floor, New Bedford, MAK&A Creations is hosting guided holiday craft activities every Saturday morning in November and December. Participants can create artwork in the spacious studio or purchase a take-home kit. Crafts are […]
Eadweard Muybridge: Animal Locomotion
New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MAThis is the latest exhibition at NBAM by the New Bedford Library’s art curator, Allie Copeland. "Eadweard Muybridge: Animal Locomotion" features historic photographic studies of animals in motion and early […]
Light Show Exhibit at DeDee Shattuck Gallery
The Dedee Shattuck Gallery presents Light Show, a multimedia exhibit that showcases work by Adam Frelin, Kristian Brevik, Linda Schmidt, Megan Mosholder, and Steven Pestana. Each artist utilizes either artificial […]
December Artist of the Month: Eileen Riley
MaiatoFitz Art Gallery & Studio Kilburn Mill, Studio 2-62Eileen Riley has spent her entire life embracing art and nature. Growing up in Westport, her backyard became her inspiration. The ocean, wooded retreats, farmland, and suburbia acted as a […]
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