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SUMMARY:LIFELONG LEARNING: Short-course in the History of Photography\, 1839–1900
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Whaling Museum will host a lifelong learning course on the history of photography from 1839 to 1900. \nThe program includes six weekly 80-minute virtual sessions starting March 9. It ends with an in-person workshop and curator-led tour on April 27 at the museum. \nSchedule: \n\nMarch 9 — Photography’s origins\, 1839\nMarch 16 — Competing technologies\nMarch 23 — Wet-Plate photography\nMarch 30 —World events: photography as documentary\nApril 6 — Art vs Industry: photography as medium\nApril 13 — Kodak and the introduction of Snapshot photography\nApril 27 — In-person workshop at NBWM / curator-led tour of “Look Pleasant Please”\n\nNaomi Slipp and Marina Dawn Wells will lead the course. Students will use works from the museum’s collection to study early photography\, new technologies\, and the rise of Kodak. \nCost is $225 for members and $275 for nonmembers. The three-class mini bundle is $100 for members and $125 for nonmembers.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/lifelong-learning-short-course-in-the-history-of-photography-1839-1900/2026-04-27/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Education,Photography,Whaling Museum
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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:20260424T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094850
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SUMMARY:April School Vacation Week: Our Shared Planet
DESCRIPTION:April School Vacation Week: Our Shared Planet runs April 20–24\, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.\, at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. \nEach day features themed activities\, crafts\, and story times focused on the ocean and environment. Guests can tour the entire museum\, including the sand table\, whale skeletons\, Kid’s Corner\, the Lagoda\, and more. \nDaily highlights: \n\nAquarium feedings and animal introductions at 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.\nGet creative with make-and-take crafts from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.\nStorytimes at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.\nHands-on activities from 1 to 2:30 p.m.\nCostume parade at 3 p.m.\n\nThe 3D film “Wonders of the Arctic” will play throughout the day. \nAn inflatable whale is available on select days. \nSquid dissection from 11 a.m. to noon. with pre-registration required. \n\nDaily themes:\nMonday: Ocean explorers and the deep sea\nTuesday: Whales\, fisheries\, and ocean food webs\nWednesday: Ocean weather and climate\, with an Earth Day focus\nThursday: Coastal creatures and habitats\nFriday: Ocean conservation and solutions\, marking Massachusetts Right Whale Day
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/april-school-vacation-week-our-shared-planet/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,School Vacation Activities,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094850
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SUMMARY:Author Book Talk: Erin Pauwels at the Whaling Museum
DESCRIPTION:This free virtual program is on Friday\, April 17\, from noon to 1 p.m.\, at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Prior registration is required. \nArt historian Erin Pauwels will talk about her new book\, “Napoleon Sarony’s Living Pictures: The Celebrity Photograph in Gilded Age New York.” \nPauwels teaches at Tyler School of Art at Temple University. Her work looks at photography\, visual culture\, and how images shape public life. \nThe book tells the story of Napoleon Sarony\, a star portrait photographer in Gilded Age New York. His studio attracted well-known figures such as Oscar Wilde\, Sarah Bernhardt\, and Mark Twain. \nPauwels explores how celebrity culture and mass media helped photography gain status as art\, and how Sarony helped shape that shift.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/author-book-talk-erin-pauwels-at-the-whaling-museum/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Books,Culture Calendar,Photography,Talk,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094850
CREATED:20260403T174407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T174407Z
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SUMMARY:OSS Students Showcase Ocean Science & Art Collaboration with WHOI at the Whaling Museum
DESCRIPTION:Our Sisters’ School will host “When Data Tells a Story: Art\, Climate\, and the Future We Shape” at the New Bedford Whaling Museum on Thursday\, April 9\, at 5 p.m. during AHA! Night. \nThe free program highlights a partnership that brings together students\, scientists\, fishermen\, and artists to explore ocean science and climate change through research and art. \nThis is part of a two-year collaboration with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance\, working with artist Jill Pelto. Students studied how ocean conditions affect fish habitats through hands-on work with researchers and fishermen.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/oss-students-showcase-ocean-science-art-collaboration-with-whoi-at-the-whaling-museum/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:AHA!,Culture Calendar,Education,Free,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094850
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T164255Z
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SUMMARY:AHA! Night: Project Planet\, Coastal Ecology
DESCRIPTION:AHA! Night: Project Planet\, Explore Our Ecosystem\, is on Thursday\, April 9\, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Whaling Museum. \nEnjoy free admission and full gallery access from 4 to 5 p.m. during AHA! Night. Visitors can pick up a scavenger hunt card and search for hidden whales throughout the museum. \nPrograms from 4 to 7 p.m. focus on climate change\, marine life\, and human impact. In the Jacobs Family Gallery\, visitors can learn how ecosystems connect people\, plants\, and the environment. \nUMass Dartmouth students will share capstone research from 4 to 6 p.m. \nIn the Harbor View Gallery\, students from Our Sisters’ School present a showcase blending ocean science and art. The work reflects a two-year collaboration with scientists\, fishermen\, and artists. \nStudent presentations run from 5 to 6 p.m.\, followed by a reception at 6 p.m.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/aha-night-project-planet-coastal-ecology/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:AHA!,Culture Calendar,Environment,Family,Free,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094850
CREATED:20260316T175201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T175201Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Texas Street Revival
DESCRIPTION:The next First Friday at the Whaling Museum is on April 3 with a live performance by Providence-based band Texas Street Revival. Doors open at 5 p.m. The program begins at 6 p.m. and runs about 90 minutes. \nTickets are $12.50 for members and $25 for the general public. \nThe band blends blues\, funk\, and roots rock. Multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Bill Cook leads the group with drummer Glenn Alexander. The six-piece lineup also includes Mark Garabian on bass\, Mike Cordeiro on keyboards\, Tyler Volucci on saxophone\, and Bill Lehourites on guitar. \nTheir latest album\, Deep Black Sea\, expands the band’s sound with layered arrangements and soulful melodies. \nFirst Fridays invite visitors to explore museum galleries after hours while enjoying live music. A cash bar and complimentary lite bites from D&D Catering will be available.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/first-friday-texas-street-revival/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094850
CREATED:20260316T174211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T174211Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Day at the Whaling Museum
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool families are invited to Homeschool Day on Tuesday\, March 31\, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Activities focus on art\, history\, science\, and culture. \nDiscounted admission is $10 for students ages 4 to 18 and $12 for adults. Children under 3 are free. General admission includes the Kid’s Corner\, Interactive Topographic Sand Table\, Inflatable Whale\, and access to the Lagoda Whaling Ship lower deck. \nA hands-on Squid Dissection Workshop will be offered at 9:45 a.m.\, 11:30 a.m.\, and 1:30 p.m. The session costs $7 per student and is recommended for ages 8 and older. Space is limited. \nVisitors can also add the 25-minute 3D film Wonders of the Arctic for $4 per person\, with showings throughout the day. \nDrop-in activities\, story times\, and guided tours will will be available across the museum. Visitors may bring their own lunch to enjoy in the Harbor View Gallery. \n  \n 
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/homeschool-day-at-the-whaling-museum/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Education,Kids,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094850
CREATED:20260316T172927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T172927Z
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SUMMARY:Author Book Talk with Eric Jay Dolin
DESCRIPTION:Author Eric Jay Dolin will discuss his book “Rebels at Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution” on Thursday\, March 26\, from noon to 1 p.m. at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Admission is free.\n\nDolin is the author of 17 books\, including Leviathan: “The History of Whaling in America\,” “A Furious Sky: The Five-Hundred-Year History of America’s Hurricanes\,” and “Black Flags\, Blue Waters: The Epic History of America’s Most Notorious Pirates.” His work has received numerous honors\, including the John Lyman Award for U.S. Maritime History and the Samuel Eliot Morison Book Award for Naval Literature. Dolin lives in Marblehead\, Massachusetts.\n\n“In Rebels at Sea\,” Dolin examines the role of privateers during the American Revolutionary War. The book highlights privately owned vessels that attacked British shipping across the Atlantic and along American coasts. Dolin argues these freelance sailors played a critical role in weakening British forces and shaping the outcome of the war.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/author-book-talk-with-eric-jay-dolin/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Culture Calendar,Talk,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094850
CREATED:20260224T193058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T193058Z
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SUMMARY:SECRET MALL APARTMENT: Film Screening & Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Secret Mall Apartment tells the true story of eight Rhode Island artists who secretly built and lived in a 750-square-foot apartment inside Providence Place Mall for four years.\n\nDirected by Jeremy Workman and executive produced by Jesse Eisenberg\, the film shares never-before-seen footage and reveals the group’s identities for the first time. What started as a prank became a bold statement on art and resistance. The documentary also reached the top of Netflix’s charts in North America and globally.\n\nA panel discussion and Q&A with participants follows the screening. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Program begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday\, March 18.\n\nTickets are $25 for non-members.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/secret-mall-apartment-film-screening-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Film,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T173000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094850
CREATED:20260219T205108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T205108Z
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SUMMARY:LOCAL HISTORY GUILD — Revolution in Old Dartmouth
DESCRIPTION:Local historians are taking a fresh look at Revolutionary War history in Old Dartmouth as the nation marks the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. New research highlights stories from the 1770s and 1780s in present-day Westport\, Dartmouth\, New Bedford\, Fairhaven\, and Acushnet.Local History Guild is a quarterly Zoom conversation presented by the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Participants look at art\, history\, science\, and culture connected to the South Coast. \nThis session brings together Jenny O’Neill of the Westport Historical Society\, Diane Gilbert of the Dartmouth Heritage Preservation Trust\, Jonathan Lane of Revolution 250\, and Judith Lund\, curator emerita at the museum\, for a conversation about their latest research and discoveries. \nThe program begins at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday\, March 10. Admission is free.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/local-history-guild-revolution-in-old-dartmouth/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Whaling Museum,Zoom meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094850
CREATED:20260210T170837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T170837Z
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SUMMARY:Latin Jazz Night: Salsa & Social Dance
DESCRIPTION:Feel the rhythm of Latin jazz at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. On First Friday\, Jesús Andujar y Su Grupo Sazón perform a mix of salsa\, cha-cha\, merengue\, and Latin jazz.\n\nDoors open at 5 p.m. Music starts at 6 p.m. in the Harbor View Gallery. An open dance floor and dance leader for all skill levels. Tickets are $25\, $12.50 for museum members.\n\nJesús Andujar\, a Dominican-born master percussionist\, leads a seasoned group known for Afro-Caribbean rhythms and jazz improvisation.\n\nFirst Fridays offer after-hours access with live music\, exhibitions\, light bites\, and a cash bar.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/latin-jazz-night-salsa-social-dance/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094850
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SUMMARY:Art Talks! Magda C. Leon at the Whaling Museum
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford Whaling Museum will host an online “Art Talks!” conversation with Magda C. Leon on Friday\, March 6\, from noon to 1 p.m. \nLeon\, a Guatemalan-born multidisciplinary artist based in Providence\, works in printmaking\, installation\, and social practice. She describes her bicultural identity as “De aquí y de allá.” \nThe conversation will center on her ongoing community project\, “Remember: Volver a pasar por el corazón\,” scheduled to open in fall 2027. \nWork highlights stories of the Guatemalan community in Greater New Bedford and across the SouthCoast. It examines migration\, shared history\, and the search for belonging\, while drawing links between ancestral traditions and present-day life.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/art-talks-magda-c-leon-at-the-whaling-museum/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Discussion,Talk,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094850
CREATED:20260120T185006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T185006Z
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SUMMARY:Keynote Speaker Richard Reeves: “The Silent Crisis: Addressing the Educational Struggles of Boys and Men”
DESCRIPTION:Keynote speaker Richard V. Reeves will present “The Silent Crisis: Addressing the Educational Struggles of Boys and Men” on March 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. \nThe talk explores the academic and social challenges facing boys and men. Reeves is a nationally recognized researcher\, author\, and speaker. His work spans journalism\, public policy\, and think tank leadership. Roles include nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution\, president of the American Institute for Boys and Men\, and chair of the UK Institute for Boys and Men. \nDoors open at 6 p.m. A question-and-answer session and book signing follow the keynote. Admission is free.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/keynote-speaker-richard-reeves-the-silent-crisis-addressing-the-educational-struggles-of-boys-and-men-2/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Talk,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094850
CREATED:20260218T204351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T204351Z
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SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Author Jeffrey C. Fuhrer
DESCRIPTION:Author Jeffrey C. Fuhrer will discuss his book “The Myth That Made Us: How False Beliefs about Racism and Meritocracy Broke Our Economy and How to Fix It” on Thursday\, Feb. 26\, from 1 to 2 p.m. The virtual program is free with registration.\n\nFührer is a nonresident senior fellow in Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution and a foundation fellow with the Eastern Bank Foundation. He previously served as director of research and executive vice president at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and has held roles with the Federal Reserve System and the Harvard Kennedy School.\n\nThe book examines how narratives about race\, meritocracy\, and limited government shaped the U.S. economy and contributed to wealth gaps. The Führer argues that policy changes\, community investment\, and expanded opportunity can help address disparities.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/book-discussion-author-jeffrey-c-fuhrer/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Books,Culture Calendar,Discussion,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094850
CREATED:20260218T202518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T202518Z
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SUMMARY:Cândida Film Screening\, Live Performance & Conversation
DESCRIPTION:The closing weeks of Morabeza: Cape Verdean Community in the South Coast will be marked by a special film screening\, live music\, and conversation. The exhibit will be on view through Feb. 24 at the New Bedford Whaling Museum.\n\nProgram begins at 1:30 p.m. Sunday\, Feb. 22\, in the Harbor View Gallery. Admission is free with museum entry.\n\nArtist Cândida Rose Baptista will appear alongside a screening of the 45-minute documentary Cândida\, directed by Rosalyn Negrón of the University of Massachusetts Boston. The film offers an intimate look at Baptista’s life and work\, tracing connections between Cape Verdean heritage\, music\, and community across generations.\n\nLive music by Baptista will follow the screening. Audience members can take part in a Q&A with the artist and filmmaker.\n\nDocumentary follows a second-generation Cape Verdean American singer\, songwriter\, author\, and educator as she returns to Cabo Verde to explore traditional music and its global influence. Journey takes her across the islands\, including Brava\, her ancestral home. Story blends personal history with cultural discovery. The film was an official selection of the New Bedford Film Festival and received a nomination for Best South Coast Narrative.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/candida-film-screening-live-performance-conversation/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Film,History,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094850
CREATED:20260127T213108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T213108Z
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SUMMARY:February Vacation Week at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Travel back in time during February school vacation week at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Each day features themed activities\, hands-on crafts\, story times\, and an afternoon movie. \nMuseum highlights include the Lagoda whaling ship\, Kid’s Corner play space\, Sailor’s Nook pretend play area\, interactive sand table\, whale skeletons\, and more. \nMonday\, Feb. 16 | 250 Years Ago\nFocus on the Revolutionary War and Forging Independence | Building a Nation. \n\nInflatable whale\, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\nStorytime\, Kids’ Corner\, 10 a.m.\nMake-and-take silhouettes\, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.\nHands-on history: butter making\, 1 to 2:30 p.m.\nStorytime\, Sailor’s Nook\, 3 p.m.\nCostume parade\, 3:30 p.m.\nMovie: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (PG-13\, 2003)\, 4 p.m.\n\nTuesday\, Feb. 17 | Get to Work\nExplore New Bedford’s industrial history and Energy and Enterprise. \n\nStorytime\, Kids’ Corner\, 10 a.m.\nMake-and-take weaving\, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.\nHands-on history: suncatchers\, 1 to 2:30 p.m.\nStorytime\, Sailor’s Nook\, 3 p.m.\nCostume parade\, 3:30 p.m.\nMovie: Ruby Gillman\, Teenage Kraken (PG\, 2023)\, 4 p.m.\n\nWednesday\, Feb. 18 | Island Adventures\nExplore Cape Verdean culture and Morabeza: Cape Verdean Community in the South Coast. \n\nInflatable whale\, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\nStorytime\, Kids’ Corner\, 10 a.m.\nMake-and-take Cape Verdean lace\, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.\nHands-on history: community quilt\, 1 to 2:30 p.m.\nStorytime\, Sailor’s Nook\, 3 p.m.\nCostume parade\, 3:30 p.m.\nMovie: Luca (PG\, 2021)\, 4 p.m.\n\nThursday\, Feb. 19 | Smile for the Camera\nExplore photography history and “Look pleasant\, please”: Early Portrait Photography in New Bedford. \n\nStorytime\, Kids’ Corner\, 10 a.m.\nMake-and-take photo collages\, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.\nHands-on history: sun prints\, 1 to 2:30 p.m.\nStorytime\, Sailor’s Nook\, 3 p.m.\nCostume parade\, 3:30 p.m.\nMovie: Muppet Treasure Island (G\, 1996)\, 4 p.m.\n\nFriday\, Feb. 20 | Thar She Blows\nExplore New Bedford’s whaling history and The City That Lit the World. \n\nInflatable whale\, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\nStorytime\, Kids’ Corner\, 10 a.m.\nMake-and-take scrimshaw scratch art\, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.\nHands-on history: candle making\, 1 to 2:30 p.m.\nStorytime\, Sailor’s Nook\, 3 p.m.\nCostume parade\, 3:30 p.m.\nMovie: The Goonies (PG\, 1985)\, 4 p.m.\n\nMultiple-day visits are encouraged. \nMuseum membership includes free admission and discounted movies. \n 
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/february-vacation-week-at-the-museum/2026-02-20/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Kids,School Vacation Activities,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094850
CREATED:20260127T214658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T214659Z
UID:10153553-1771578000-1771599600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Winter Break Art Program: Season of Making
DESCRIPTION:Season of Making is a full-day February Vacation program for young artists\, priced at $315 for members and $350 for non-members.\n\nStudents explore creativity\, imagination\, and self-expression through hands-on art making. Participants experiment with a range of materials and techniques.\n\nThe daily agenda includes lessons with teaching artists\, followed by open studio time\, creative games\, and group projects.\n\nProgram goals focus on building confidence\, strengthening artistic skills\, and encouraging collaboration.\n\nChildren bring their own lunch and drinks each day. Art supplies and snacks are provided.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/winter-break-art-program-season-of-making-2/2026-02-20/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Museum,Culture Calendar,Kids,School Vacation Activities,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094850
CREATED:20260127T190424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T190424Z
UID:10153542-1770400800-1770400800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:First Fridays: Down to the Sea in Ships Screening
DESCRIPTION:A screening of the 1922 silent film “Down to the Sea in Ships” will open the 2026 First Fridays series. The movie was filmed in and around New Bedford\, and follows a 19th-century whaling family. \nFootage documents early maritime life in the region. \nLive accompaniment is included. A brief historical context is provided before the screening.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/first-fridays-down-to-the-sea-in-ships-screening/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Film,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094850
CREATED:20260128T180847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T180847Z
UID:10153557-1770228000-1770228000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:76 Days Adrift – Film Screening & Q&A with Executive Producer Robert Sennott
DESCRIPTION:From Academy Award–winning Executive Producer Ang Lee comes 76 Days Adrift—a gripping\, immersive documentary that tells the extraordinary survival story of Steven Callahan\, author of the New York Times bestseller Adrift: 76 Days Lost at Sea. \nOn the night of February 4\, 1982\, Callahan’s small vessel collided with a whale in the Atlantic Ocean. With only moments to react\, he escaped into a life raft with a basic survival kit—plunging into what would become 76 harrowing days alone at sea. Battling storms\, dwindling supplies\, and the vast\, unforgiving ocean\, Callahan was forced to confront both nature’s fury and his own deepest fears. \nDirected by Joe Wein with a haunting score by Patrick Stump (Fall Out Boy)\, 76 Days Adrift is not only a survival story but also a meditation on human resilience and our profound connection to the sea. \nFilm Run Time: 95 minutes. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Executive Producer Robert Sennott\, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this powerful documentary.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/76-days-adrift-film-screening-qa-with-executive-producer-robert-sennott/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Film,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094850
CREATED:20260127T210654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T210851Z
UID:10153543-1770134400-1770141600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Educator Open House at the Whaling Museum
DESCRIPTION:A free open house for educators will take place on Tuesday\, Feb. 3\, from 4–6 p.m. Teachers and guests can view new exhibits. Information will be shared about tours and student activities. Museum staff will be available to discuss field trips and classroom resources.\n\nActivities will be offered during the program\, including a sample squid dissection. An interactive topographic sand table will also be available. A STEM design challenge will focus on rising sea levels.\n\nLearning spaces such as the Kids’ Corner and Sailor’s Nook will be open.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/educator-open-house-at-the-whaling-museum/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Education,Education,Free,Open House,Schools,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T171500
DTSTAMP:20260430T094850
CREATED:20251103T175818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T175818Z
UID:10140883-1767374100-1767374100@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Melville Scholars’ Dinner & Lecture ft. conservation biologist and award-winning author Joe Roman\, Ph.D.
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford Whaling Museum will kick off its 30th annual Moby-Dick Marathon weekend with the Melville Scholars’ Dinner and Lecture on Jan. 2\, 2026\, in the Harbor View Gallery. \nThe special evening begins with a cocktail reception at 5:15 p.m.\, followed by remarks from museum president Amanda McMullen. \nAt 6:00 p.m.\, keynote speaker Joe Roman\, Ph.D.\, conservation biologist and author\, will present “Whales\, Worlds\, and the Wild Imagination: Lessons from Melville to Modern Ecology.” \nDinner and conversation follow at 6:45 p.m. \nRoman is a fellow and writer in residence at the University of Vermont’s Gund Institute for Environment and the author of “Eat\, Poop\, Die: How Animals Make Our World.” \nTickets are $75 for members; $100 for nonmembers.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/melville-scholars-dinner-lecture-ft-conservation-biologist-and-award-winning-author-joe-roman-ph-d/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Lecture,Moby-Dick,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTSTAMP:20260430T094850
CREATED:20251225T163548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251225T163548Z
UID:10148880-1767312000-1767571199@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:30th Annual Moby-Dick Marathon
DESCRIPTION:The Moby-Dick Marathon is back for the 30th year\, honoring Herman Melville’s novel and New Bedford’s whaling history. \nThe mid-winter traditions open Friday\, Jan. 2\, with a Melville Scholars Dinner and Lecture\, the only ticketed event. Conservation biologist Joe Roman delivers the keynote. \nFree public programming begins Saturday morning with Stump the Scholars\, followed by the start of the 25-hour read-a-thon at noon. Massachusetts Poet Laureate Regie Gibson reads the opening line\, “Call me Ishmael\,” aboard the Lagoda. \nReadings continue across multiple museum spaces\, including the Seamen’s Bethel and Cook Memorial Theater\, with overnight sessions and family-friendly activities. The marathon concludes Sunday around 1 p.m. with the epilogue. \nAdmission is free all day Saturday and until 1 p.m. Sunday. Pre-registration is encouraged. \nFull details are available on the museum’s website.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/30th-annual-moby-dick-marathon/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Culture Calendar,Moby-Dick,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094850
CREATED:20251114T224045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T224045Z
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SUMMARY:New Year's Eve with Toe Jam Puppet Band
DESCRIPTION:Kids and families can ring in New Year’s Eve at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Toe Jam Puppet Band will perform in the Jacobs Family Gallery and lead an evening of songs\, dancing\, and interactive activities. \nDoors open at 5:30 p.m. The first set begins at 5:45 p.m. A second set follows at 6:45 p.m. Doors close at 7:30 p.m.\nA free family program wraps up at 7:30 p.m. \nActivities presented by the City of New Bedford continue outside.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-years-eve-with-toe-jam-puppet-band/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Family,New Year's Eve,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094850
CREATED:20251116T235130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T235130Z
UID:10145775-1765301400-1765306800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Local History Guild: “My Favorite Things” Zoom Webinar
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford Whaling Museum’s Local History Guild will present a Zoom webinar titled “My Favorite Things.” The quarterly program features informal conversations about art\, history\, science\, and culture connected to the museum’s mission and the region. \nStaff from the Curatorial Department will share selected objects. Items relate to winter\, holidays\, and the season. Pieces will be pulled from storage for a focused look and discussion. \nThe webinar is scheduled for Tuesday\, December 9\, 2025\, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/local-history-guild-my-favorite-things-zoom-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,History,Virtual,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094850
CREATED:20251117T000008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T000008Z
UID:10145776-1764954000-1764964800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Winter Brass – A Festive First Friday at New Bedford Whaling Museum
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford Whaling Museum will close its First Friday series with Winter Brass\, a seasonal program featuring Southcoast Brass Band and its New Orleans-inspired sound. \nVisitors can move through the galleries from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Music begins at 6 p.m. Light bites will be available. Seasonal and locally inspired gifts will be on sale at the Museum store. \nSouthcoast Brass Band was founded in 2017 by Dr. Michael Rocha. He also performs with the Southcoast Jazz Orchestra. \nThe concert is on Friday\, December 5\, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is $10 for members and $20 for the general public.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/winter-brass-a-festive-first-friday-at-new-bedford-whaling-museum/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Culture Calendar,Music,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094850
CREATED:20251114T225725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T225725Z
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SUMMARY:"Sailing Towards My Father\," One Man Play About Moby-Dick
DESCRIPTION:“Sailing Towards My Father” is a one-person play about Herman Melville\, written and directed by Carl A. Rossi. It follows Melville from youth to later life and focuses on his development as a writer and his relationships with family\, faith\, and colleagues\, including Nathaniel Hawthorne. \nStephen Collins performs the role. A recent review described his work as funny\, poignant\, and riveting. \nThe program will be in the Cook Memorial Theater at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Tickets are $10 for members and $20 for nonmembers.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/sailing-towards-my-father-one-man-play-about-moby-dick/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Theater,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094850
CREATED:20251014T185149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T185149Z
UID:10135750-1764579600-1764608400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Forging Independence | Building a Nation exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Opening Dec. 1\, 2025\, Forging Independence explores key events in the South Coast region during and after the American Revolution\, from 1760 to 1830. \nThe exhibition highlights moments such as the Boston Tea Party\, Grey’s Raid\, the burning of Bedford Village\, and the Bombardment of Fairhaven. It emphasizes an inclusive view of early America\, centering the experiences of women\, Indigenous people\, immigrants\, Black residents\, and Loyalists. \n“Forging Independence” will become part of the museum’s (open daily: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) permanent collection.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/forging-independence-building-a-nation-exhibit/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar,Exhibition,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094850
CREATED:20250814T213805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T213805Z
UID:10132927-1763487000-1763490600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Moby-Dick Virtual Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Whaling Museum will host its first virtual Moby-Dick Book Club this fall. The free three-part series is moderated by assistant curator Marina Wells. It will feature discussions with seven nationally recognized Melville scholars. \nSessions run on the third Tuesday of September\, October\, and November 2025\, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. They are designed to prepare readers for the museum’s 30th Moby-Dick reading marathon in January 2026. \nEach session focuses on a theme. Suggested readings will be provided. Participants are encouraged to read at their own pace and bring questions and reflections to share. Registration is required at whalingmuseum.org. \nSchedule: \nSept. 16: Extracts to Chapter 47 – Making Meaning in Moby-Dick with Tony McGowan and Tim Marr \nOct. 21: Chapter 48 to 95 – Race\, Nation\, and Representation with Bob Wallace and Wyn Kelley \nNov. 18: Chapter 96 to Epilogue – Melville and the Ocean with Mary Bercaw Edwards and Jennifer Baker
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/moby-dick-virtual-book-club/2025-11-18/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Culture Calendar,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094851
CREATED:20251103T164149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T164149Z
UID:10140880-1762970400-1762970400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Sailors’ Series: Young Sailors\, Big Horizons: Talk & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:“The Sailors’ Series: Young Sailors\, Big Horizons” is on Nov. 12\, 2025\, at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.\, followed by welcome remarks\, a panel discussion\, audience Q&A\, and a reception. \nIn just four years\, the Community Boating Center’s OffShore team has sailed more than 7\,500 nautical miles with 150 young sailors and coaches. The group has built confidence\, skill\, and teamwork. This summer\, they entered their first international race\, the Marblehead to Halifax. They earned a division win\, competing against experienced crews. \nTeam members will share stories from their journey and their plans for the 2026 Newport to Bermuda Race.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/sailors-series-young-sailors-big-horizons-talk-discussion/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Discussion,Talk,Whaling Museum
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