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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T210000
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SUMMARY:Jeff Nevaras at Cork
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Nevaras is a versatile guitarist and vocalist with a busy performance schedule across New England. He has toured nationally and appeared alongside leading country artists. \nNevaras performs solo\, in his duo Two Way Street and with the Jeff Nevaras Band.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/jeff-nevaras-at-cork/
LOCATION:Cork Wine and Tapas\, 90 Front St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T113000
DTSTAMP:20260413T052012
CREATED:20260410T202218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T202218Z
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SUMMARY:Kundalini Yoga with Sound class
DESCRIPTION:Kundalini Yoga with Sound offers a gentle\, beginner-friendly class focused on resetting and letting go on Sunday\, April 26\, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The fee is $25. \nBreathwork\, movement\, meditation\, and sound come together to help the body relax and the mind settle. Regular practice can build strength\, support clarity\, and deepen a sense of balance. \nOpen to all levels.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/kundalini-yoga-with-sound-class/
LOCATION:Yoga es Vida\, 127 W Rodney French Blvd\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Culture Calendar,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T143000
DTSTAMP:20260413T052012
CREATED:20260410T164004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T164004Z
UID:10163748-1777210200-1777213800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Heidi Whitman In-Gallery Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Heidi Whitman for an in-gallery talk on Sunday\, April 26\, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Museum admission applies.\n\nShe will discuss her installation\, “Ahab’s Head: American Vengeance\,” on view through May 3\, 2026. The work draws on Moby-Dick and reflects about themes of obsession\, dread\, and violence.\n\nSculptural forms of rope and fabric casts shadows across drawn charts of imagined voyages. Large assemblages reference Ahab\, the whale\, and the destruction of the Pequod. A soundscape and objects from the museum collection place visitors at the center of the story.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/heidi-whitman-in-gallery-artist-talk/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar,Talk,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T052012
CREATED:20260410T160739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T160739Z
UID:10163746-1777219200-1777219200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Handel and Haydn Society at Westport Point United Methodist Church
DESCRIPTION:Concerts at the Point welcomes back musicians from the Handel and Haydn Society on April 26 at 4 p.m. at Westport Point United Methodist Church. Tickets are $40. Student tickets are $20. \nThis audience favorite returns with a program of Baroque works performed in a historically informed style. The chamber ensemble brings a fresh\, energetic approach to the music. \nThe program includes works by Bach\, Telemann\, and other Baroque composers.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/handel-and-haydn-society-at-westport-point-united-methodist-church/
LOCATION:Westport Point United Methodist Church\, 1912 Main Road\, Westport Point\, MA\, 02791\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T052012
CREATED:20260408T172024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T172024Z
UID:10163676-1777222800-1777233600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Bill Santos at Cork
DESCRIPTION:Guitarist Bill Santos\, formerly of the acoustic band Wood n’ Wire\, will perform solo at Cork.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/bill-santos-at-cork/
LOCATION:Cork Wine and Tapas\, 90 Front St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T052012
CREATED:20260409T213924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T213924Z
UID:10163729-1777485600-1777492800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:The People's Poetry
DESCRIPTION:The People’s Poetry is a free\, open forum for poets\, spoken word artists\, and poetry enthusiasts to share original work and readings that inspire them. \nMeetings are held at the New Bedford Art Museum on the last Wednesday of each month. \n 
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/the-peoples-poetry/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Free,Open Mic,Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T052012
CREATED:20260410T175332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T175332Z
UID:10163754-1777550400-1777554000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Author Book Talk: Dr. Marla R. Miller
DESCRIPTION:A free virtual program with historian Marla R. Miller takes place Thursday\, April 30\, from noon to 1 p.m. Registration is required. \nMiller is a distinguished professor of history at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her work focuses on women’s labor before industrialization. The Needle’s Eye won a national award. “Betsy Ross and the Making of America” was a Cundill Prize finalist and named a Washington Post Best Book. \nThe talk centers on Entangled Lives. The book follows women’s work in late 18th-century Hadley\, Massachusetts. It looks at daily life across race and class\, from domestic service to skilled trades. Stories show both limits and opportunities\, and connect local lives to broader economic change.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/author-book-talk-dr-marla-r-miller/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Culture Calendar,Whaling Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T052012
CREATED:20260410T183045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T183045Z
UID:10163758-1777568400-1777575600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:The Same Sea: Hotel Papel Sister City Arts Residency Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:“The Same Sea” opens April 30 at DATMA in New Bedford. On view through Aug. 9. An opening reception is scheduled for Thursday\, April 30\, from 5 to 7 p.m. \nSix South Coast artists share work created during a residency on Faial Island in the Azores. Artists include Mason Terra\, Maggie Felisberto\, Abigail Marshall\, Carley Byers\, Lynne Byers\, and Jackie Fournier Se’Ale. \nTheir artwork spans painting\, writing\, photography\, film\, and ceramics. Themes include place\, identity\, language\, and belonging. Pieces reflect shared history and ties between New Bedford and its sister city\, Horta.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/the-same-sea-hotel-papel-sister-city-arts-residency-exhibition/
LOCATION:DATMA\, 1213 Purchase St. Suite 206\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar,DATMA,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T052012
CREATED:20260408T172203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T172203Z
UID:10163677-1777572000-1777582800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Jack Colton McGrath at Cork
DESCRIPTION:Jack Colton McGrath is a singer-songwriter and solo acoustic musician who competed on Season 1 of “American Idol.” on ABC. He has been a professional performer over 10 years. McGrath has built a local following and plays covers and original songs across genres.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/jack-colton-mcgrath-at-cork/
LOCATION:Cork Wine and Tapas\, 90 Front St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T052012
CREATED:20260408T175905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T175905Z
UID:10163691-1777658400-1777669200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Gary Farias at The Galley Grille
DESCRIPTION:Gary Farias will perform solo from 6–9 p.m.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/gary-farias-at-the-galley-grille-2/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:White’s of Westport\, 66 State Rd\, Westport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T052012
CREATED:20260330T162737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T162737Z
UID:10163290-1777712400-1777726800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Garden Club of Buzzards Bay Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Garden Club of Buzzards Bay will hold its annual plant sale Saturday\, May 2\, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum. \nShoppers can find annuals grown in the club’s greenhouse\, perennials from members’ gardens\, tomatoes\, herbs\, succulent arrangements\, and heirloom dahlia tubers. The event is free and open to the public. \nContact Anne Heller at heller.a@comcast.net or (617) 893-8491 for details.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/garden-club-of-buzzards-bay-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum\, 396 County St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Shop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T052012
CREATED:20260204T191725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T191725Z
UID:10154451-1777723200-1777741200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival
DESCRIPTION:Food trucks roll into Fort Taber on Saturday\, May 2\, from noon to 5 p.m.\, with lots of flavor choices paired with a wide range of craft beverages. \nAdvance tickets are $5; gate admission is $10. \nLive music keeps the crowd hopping. Outdoor games from Ultimate Tailgating bring fun for all ages. Dozens of regional and national craft brews will be available.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/food-truck-craft-beverage-festival/
LOCATION:Fort Taber\, 1000 Rodney French Blvd\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Family,Food,Fort Taber
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T052012
CREATED:20260118T194823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T194823Z
UID:10152624-1777734000-1777734000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:South Coast Chamber Music Series: Foursomes
DESCRIPTION:Experience four voices and infinite emotion at the season-closing concerts\, $35:\nMay 2 at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church\, 3 p.m.\nMay 3 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church\, 3 p.m. \nThe program features short string quartets by Akshaya Tucker (Hollow Flame)\, Lei Liang (Gobi Gloria)\, and Kareem Roustom (Syrian Folk Songs)\, followed by Johannes Brahms’s Piano Quartet No. 3 in C minor\, Op. 60. \nTickets are available at zeiterion.com.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/south-coast-chamber-music-series-foursomes/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church\, 124 Front Street\, Marion\, MA\, 02738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T180000
DTSTAMP:20260413T052012
CREATED:20260402T224049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T224240Z
UID:10163488-1777744800-1777744800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Legends and Lore Fantasy Ball at Venus di Milo
DESCRIPTION:The Legends and Lore Fantasy Ball is scheduled for Saturday\, May 2\, from 6 p.m. to midnight at Venus de Milo. The fundraiser supports Forever Paws Animal Shelter. \nGuests are encouraged to wear costumes inspired by fantasy\, history or favorite characters. The focus is on creativity and fun. \nA four course dinner and dancing are included in the price. Activities include tarot readings\, a photo booth and temporary tattoo artists\, along with live performers and interactive moments. \nTickets are $95. Sales close April 17. Proceeds benefit the shelter’s work in the community.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/legends-and-lore-fantasy-ball-at-venus-di-milo/
LOCATION:Venus de Milo\, 75 Grand Army of the Republic Highway\, Swansea\, MA\, 02777\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Fundraiser,Fundraising
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T052012
CREATED:20260217T162807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T162807Z
UID:10155139-1777822200-1777822200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:250 Years: Music of America at Grace Episcopal Church
DESCRIPTION:Greater New Bedford Choral Society will mark America’s 250th anniversary with a spring concert on Sunday\, May 3\, at 3:30 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church. Tickets are $20 general admission and $30 VIP. \nThe program features a mix of classical works and timeless favorites. Selections include Randall Thompson’s “Frostiana\,” Aaron Copland’s “Simple Gifts\,” spirituals\, Americana tunes\, and standards such as “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “What a Wonderful World.” Audience sing-alongs are also planned. \nFounded in 1964\, Greater New Bedford Choral Society is a non-audition SATB choir serving southeastern Massachusetts. Ensemble recently welcomed new artistic director Brian Dean Sousa\, a New Bedford native with degrees from Westminster Choir College and James Madison University. \nMore information is available at gnbcs.org.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/250-years-music-of-america-at-grace-episcopal-church/
LOCATION:Grace Episcopal Church\, 133 School Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T090000
DTSTAMP:20260413T052012
CREATED:20260225T010032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T010104Z
UID:10157447-1778144400-1778144400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Women's Health Book Club
DESCRIPTION:A new Women’s Health Book Club invites readers to explore women’s unique journeys through literature. \nBrought to you by Oshun Physical Therapy & Pelvic Health and in partnership with the New Bedford Public Library Lawler Branch\, the club is facilitated by Dr. Justina Perry\, women’s health physical therapist and owner of Oshun Physical Therapy & Pelvic Health in New Bedford. \nThe group meets at 9 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month in the Lawler Library Meeting Room.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/womens-health-book-club/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Lawler Library\, 745 Rockdale Ave\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Culture Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T052012
CREATED:20250405T184454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T184454Z
UID:10125736-1778176800-1778184000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:The Book Nook at The Gallery Bar
DESCRIPTION:The Book Nook hosts a Silent Book Club on the first Thursday of every month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Gallery Bar. This global trend\, started in 2012\, invites participants to read silently in a public space with no assigned readings or required discussions. \nFrom 6:00 to 6:30\, is time to mingle\, followed by silent reading from 6:30 to 7:30. An optional chat session is held from 7:30 to 8:00. Attendees can bring any reading material\, including books\, e-books\, or audiobooks\, in any genre. \nThis is a relaxed atmosphere for socializing and book recommendations\, catering to both introverts and extroverts alike.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/the-book-nook-at-the-gallery-bar/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:The Gallery Bar\, 20 Kenyon St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Culture Calendar,LGBTQ
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T052012
CREATED:20260329T203506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T203506Z
UID:10163223-1778319000-1778328000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Spin Into Spring! Community Bike Tune-Up
DESCRIPTION:Is your bike ready for the Tour de Crème or a summer of riding to Silvershell Beach? A free bike check event on Saturday\, May 9\, from 9:30 a.m. to noon is a chance to get it tuned up after the winter months.\n\nVolunteers will be on hand to look bikes over and provide basic maintenance such as brake adjustments and chain lubrication. They can also offer advice on repairs that should be addressed before riding. Replacement parts\, including spokes and brake pads\, will not be available.\n\nCoffee and family-friendly games will be available while work is underway. Registration is recommended to reserve an arrival time\, though walk-ins are welcome as space allows.\n\nThe event will be canceled in the case of foul weather.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/spin-into-spring-community-bike-tune-up/
LOCATION:Marion Art Center\, 80 Pleasant St.\, Marion\, MA\, 02738\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtWeek Southcoast,Culture Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T052012
CREATED:20260309T184850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T185745Z
UID:10162105-1778320800-1778328000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:A Bicycle Fixed by You workshop
DESCRIPTION:A free bicycle repair workshop will be held on Saturday\, May 9\, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Howland Green Branch Library. \nBill Trimble of Youth Opportunities Unlimited will lead the session and show participants how to diagnose and repair common bike problems. Community members are encouraged to bring their bicycles and learn simple repair skills. \nThe event is part of the Fix It Forward workshop series\, which helps residents learn practical ways to repair and reuse everyday items. Admission is free.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/a-bicycle-fixed-by-you-workshop/
LOCATION:New Bedford Free Public Library/Howland Green\, 3 Rodney French Blvd.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T100000
DTSTAMP:20260413T052012
CREATED:20260223T194500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T194500Z
UID:10157371-1778407200-1778407200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:16th Annual Mother's Day 5k Road Race & Walk
DESCRIPTION:More than 1\,000 runners and walkers are expected to gather for the 16th annual Women’s Fund SouthCoast Mother’s Day 5K Walk and Run on May 10\, 2026. \nRace begins at 10 a.m.\, with a kids’ dash at 9:30 a.m.\, at Cisco Brewers New Bedford. Registration is $35. \nThe fundraiser supports the Women’s Fund SouthCoast\, which advances gender\, racial\, and economic equity across the region through research\, grantmaking\, and advocacy. \nRace started as a volunteer-led road event more than a decade ago. It has grown into one of the organization’s largest annual gatherings\, drawing families and community members from across the SouthCoast.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/16th-annual-mothers-day-5k-road-race-walk/
LOCATION:Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar\, 1480 East Rodney French Blvd.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cisco Brewers,Culture Calendar,Fundraiser,Fundraising,Running Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T052012
CREATED:20260330T161911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T161911Z
UID:10163231-1778788800-1778788800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:AHHHhhh! – House Music at The Speakeasy with WAMPTRONICA
DESCRIPTION:“AHHHhhh!” brings late-night house music to the Speakeasy at Zeiterion. The AHA After Dark series begins at 8 p.m.\, flowing from the Jazz Jam into an Afro-jazz house set curated by WAMPTRONICA. Admission is free. \nThe room shifts into part listening space\, part dance floor. Musicians from the jam are encouraged to stay and improvise over layered beats\, blending live jazz with underground dance rhythms.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/ahhhhhh-house-music-at-the-speakeasy-with-wamptronica/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:AHA!,Culture Calendar,Music,Zeiterion
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T180000
DTSTAMP:20260413T052012
CREATED:20260410T161346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T161346Z
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SUMMARY:Bestselling Author Ruta Sepetys to Speak in Mattapoisett
DESCRIPTION:The Mattapoisett Free Public Library hosts internationally bestselling author Ruta Sepetys on June 11 at 6 p.m. at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church.\n\nThe first 100 registered attendees will receive a free copy of her new novel\, “A Fortune of Sand.”
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/bestselling-author-ruta-sepetys-to-speak-in-mattapoisett/
LOCATION:Mattapoisett Library\, 7 Barstow Street\, Mattapoisett\, MA\, 02739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Books,Culture Calendar,Free,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T052012
CREATED:20260126T192718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T192718Z
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SUMMARY:Moxie at Bayside Lounge
DESCRIPTION:Moxie performs rock\, pop and alternative hits from the 1990s to today.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/moxie-at-bayside-lounge/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:The Bayside Lounge\, 125 Sconticut Neck Rd\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T203000
DTSTAMP:20260413T052012
CREATED:20260410T181817Z
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SUMMARY:Author Talk with Carl Hoffman
DESCRIPTION:Spinner Publications marks 45 years with an Author Talk featuring bestselling author Carl Hoffman. Wednesday\, June 24\, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Wamsutta Club in New Bedford. \nHoffman will discuss “Savage Harvest\,” his investigation into the 1961 disappearance of Michael Rockefeller. The talk includes slides\, video\, and a Q&A. A meet-and-greet will follow\, with light fare and a cash bar. Books will be available for purchase and signing. \nTickets are $35. Reservations are available online or by phone.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/author-talk-with-carl-hoffman/
LOCATION:Wamsutta Club\, 427 County St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Culture Calendar,Wamsutta Club
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