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SUMMARY:Jazz in the Garden fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Jazz in the Garden\, a fundraiser for the Armsted Christian Endowment Scholarship at Berklee College of Music\, will be held Wednesday\, Aug. 26\, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden. \nThe Yoron Israel Group will perform live\, with light refreshments served during the event. Seating will be available under a tent in the rose garden\, with additional seating outside. Admission is $35. \nSummer casual attire is suggested. Tickets are available at Celia’s Boutique or by calling 508-207-0518.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/jazz-in-the-garden-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum\, 396 County St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Fundraiser,Fundraising,Music,Rotch-Jones-Duff House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T140000
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare in New Bedford: Hamlet (sensory-friendly matinees)
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare in New Bedford and Reverie Theatre Group will present “Hamlet” on the RJD patio. Performances run on Aug. 13\, 14\, 15\, 20\, 21\, and 22 at 7:30 p.m. Sensory-friendly matinees will be held on Aug. 16 and 23 at 2 p.m. \nAdmission is free\, and donations will be accepted. \nThe production sets Shakespeare’s tragedy in a present-day Baptist church in the American South. It explores themes of mortality\, madness\, and moral corruption.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/shakespeare-in-new-bedford-hamlet-sensory-friendly-matinees/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum\, 396 County St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Family,Free,Outdoors,Rotch-Jones-Duff House,Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Reverie Theatre Group":MAILTO:info@reverietheatregroup.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T193000
DTSTAMP:20260724T151917Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T151917Z
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare in New Bedford: Hamlet
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare in New Bedford and Reverie Theatre Group will present “Hamlet” on the RJD patio. Performances run on Aug. 13\, 14\, 15\, 20\, 21\, and 22 at 7:30 p.m. Sensory-friendly matinees will be held on Aug. 16 and 23 at 2 p.m. \nAdmission is free\, and donations will be accepted. \nThe production sets Shakespeare’s tragedy in a present-day Baptist church in the American South. It explores themes of mortality\, madness\, and moral corruption.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/shakespeare-in-new-bedford-hamlet-2/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum\, 396 County St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Family,Free,Outdoors,Rotch-Jones-Duff House,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T123000
DTSTAMP:20260325T213129Z
CREATED:20260325T213129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T213129Z
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SUMMARY:Family Storytime at RJD
DESCRIPTION:Storytime is presented with the New Bedford Free Public Library at RJD. Attendees meet inside the mansion for a half hour of stories designed for all ages.\n\nFamilies may take home a craft kit to work on together. Visitors may also stay to tour the house and grounds.\n\nFamily Storytime is held on the third Wednesday of each month. The program is open to all ages with an accompanying adult. Admission is free.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/family-storytime-at-rjd/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum\, 396 County St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Family,Free,Rotch-Jones-Duff House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T174553Z
CREATED:20260724T151708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T174553Z
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare in New Bedford: Hamlet
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare in New Bedford and Reverie Theatre Group will present “Hamlet” on the RJD patio. Performances run on Aug. 13\, 14\, 15\, 20\, 21\, and 22 at 7:30 p.m. Sensory-friendly matinees will be held on Aug. 16 and 23 at 2 p.m. \nAdmission is free\, and donations will be accepted. \nThe production sets Shakespeare’s tragedy in a present-day Baptist church in the American South. It explores themes of mortality\, madness\, and moral corruption.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/shakespeare-in-new-bedford-hamlet/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum\, 396 County St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Ongoing,Outdoors,Rotch-Jones-Duff House,Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Reverie Theatre Group":MAILTO:info@reverietheatregroup.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T190000
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SUMMARY:Quaker\, Whaler\, Traitor\, Spy! Book Talk & Signing at RJD
DESCRIPTION:Author Dr. Sarah Crabtree and illustrator Melissa “Sawhand” Philley will discuss their graphic novel\, “Quaker\, Whaler\, Traitor\, Spy! The Trials of William Rotch\,” on Wednesday\, July 29\, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. A book signing will follow the presentation. \nA limited number of books will be available to purchase that evening; pre-purchase a copy at the Museum Shop or through our website to guarantee a copy is available that night.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/quaker-whaler-traitor-spy-book-talk-signing-at-rjd/
LOCATION:Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum\, 396 County St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Books,Culture Calendar,Rotch-Jones-Duff House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T190000
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SUMMARY:Cooper Joseph Kendall and Semyon Berezin at RJD
DESCRIPTION:Classically trained tenor Cooper Joseph Kendall and pianist Semyon Berezin will perform Summer at Home at 7 p.m. Friday\, July 17\, at the Rotch Jones Duff House. The concert celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with Americana and American art songs.\n\nKendall\, who now lives in Switzerland\, has deep New Bedford roots. His grandfather was longtime state Rep. Ed Coury\, and his grandmother owned the former Call Me Ishmael restaurant in downtown New Bedford.\n\nTickets are still available.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/cooper-joseph-kendall-and-semyon-berezin-at-rjd/
LOCATION:Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum\, 396 County St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Rotch-Jones-Duff House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T203000
DTSTAMP:20260625T192342Z
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SUMMARY:Slice of History civics fair
DESCRIPTION:Visitors can learn about local history and connect with community organizations during the Slice of History Civics Fair on Tuesday\, June 30\, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the RJD in New Bedford. \nInformation tables from local organizations\, voter registration resources\, information on local history\, and civic engagement\, and public participation will be available.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/slice-of-history-civics-fair/
LOCATION:Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum\, 396 County St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Rotch-Jones-Duff House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T183000
DTSTAMP:20260530T200938Z
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SUMMARY:RJD Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:A garden tour at the Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum is planned for Tuesday\, June 9\, at 6:30 p.m.\n\nLead gardener Rick Finneran will guide the 45-minute tour. He is an American Rose Society-certified rosarian. The tour will highlight blooms and lesser-known features across the grounds.\n\nAdmission is free.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/rjd-garden-tour/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Free,Rotch-Jones-Duff House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T220000
DTSTAMP:20260524T205327Z
CREATED:20260524T205327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T205327Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Garden Party at RJD House & Garden
DESCRIPTION:Luminosity is the theme of this year’s annual garden party fundraiser at the RJD. The event supports the museum’s mission. Guests will gather in the newly illuminated historic garden for performances\, refreshments\, and the estate’s historic setting. \nNew landscape lighting will bring the gardens to life when the sun sets. The project is part of a recent effort to improve public access to the property. Sparkles\, silver\, and gold attire are encouraged. \nTickets are available at three price levels and can be purchased online or by calling 508-997-1401. Proceeds support the upkeep and access of the museum gardens. \n 
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/annual-garden-party-at-rjd-house-garden/
LOCATION:Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum\, 396 County St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Fundraiser,Fundraising,Outdoors,Rotch-Jones-Duff House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000
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SUMMARY:Living the Old House Dream — AHA! Preservation Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Living the Old House Dream is part of the AHA! Preservation Celebration on May 14 from 6 to 7 p.m. The program is presented by Waterfront Historic Area League and Rotch-Jones-Duff House Museum & Gardens. \nHomeowner and preservation enthusiast Laura Parrish shares how she approached restoring historic homes without formal training. Her work is guided by a belief in community support and a simple idea. If she can do it\, others can too. \nParrish discusses the restoration of the Whalehouse at 100 Madison St.\, a property tied to New Bedford’s whaling era and later connected to Herman Melville. She also provides updates on her work at Crowell Farm in Sagamore and new preservation efforts.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/living-the-old-house-dream-aha-preservation-celebration/
LOCATION:Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum\, 396 County St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:AHA!,Culture Calendar,Rotch-Jones-Duff House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T182105Z
CREATED:20260406T182105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T182105Z
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SUMMARY:BYOBook Club at the RJD
DESCRIPTION:BYOBook Club is a pop-up reading community in New Bedford. Participants bring a book\, magazine\, or other reading material.\n\nThe first hour is for silent reading\, followed by group discussion. The final half hour features a guest author.\n\nThe meeting is on Tuesday\, March 24\, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. It is free\, but registration is required.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/byobook-club-at-the-rjd/
LOCATION:Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum\, 396 County St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Books,Culture Calendar,Rotch-Jones-Duff House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T183000
DTSTAMP:20260104T230131Z
CREATED:20260104T230131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T230131Z
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SUMMARY:Classical Favorites in the Parlors
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy “Classical Favorites in the Parlors” on Friday\, Feb. 27\, at 6:30 p.m. Musicians from the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra perform a selection of familiar classical pieces. \nTickets are $15 and sold at the door. Seating is limited\, so arriving early helps secure a preferred seat.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/classical-favorites-in-the-parlors/
LOCATION:Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum\, 396 County St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,New Bedford Symphony Orchestra,Rotch-Jones-Duff House
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