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SUMMARY:Area artists take the stage at Arts Illuminated's live talk show
DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder what inspired the creativity behind a painting\, sculpture or photo? Here’s a chance to find out\, at the next Arts Illuminated\, a unique live talk show hosted by The New Bedford Light. \nFramed by samples of their work\, several selected area artists will take the stage on Wednesday\, Aug. 26\, at 6 p.m. for short interviews with local art entrepreneur Devin “Nived” McLaughlin. \nThe free show at the Steeple Playhouse in New Bedford welcomes fellow artists\, art lovers\, family and friends for a stimulating evening exploring the creative process.  The interviews are followed by the Afterglow reception\, where you can mingle with the artists\, browse works and perhaps buy directly from them\, while enjoying free refreshments. \nFind out more about the Arts Illuminated project\, watch video clips of interviews from previous shows\, and sign up for our free Arts Illuminated newsletter\, all on The Light’s Arts Illuminated page. Are you an artist interested in applying to share the stage? You can do that here; deadline for the upcoming show is Wednesday\, Aug. 12. \nCan’t make this show? Videos will be posted\, and more shows are planned later this year. \n 
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/area-artists-take-the-stage-at-arts-illuminateds-live-talk-show/
LOCATION:The Steeple Playhouse\, 159 William Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:80th Birthday Party Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Your Theatre will celebrate its 80th anniversary with a fundraiser on Saturday\, June 6\, at Steeple Playhouse in New Bedford. Doors open at 4 p.m.\n\nThe event highlights decades of community support for local theater. A cash bar\, appetizers\, and an auction are planned.\n\nTickets are $25\, with a $2.05 fee per ticket. Admission includes entry into the auction. Bidding begins between 4:30 and 5 p.m.\n\nSteeple Playhouse is at 159 William St. Online ticket sales close 30 minutes before the event. Remaining seats may be sold at the door.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/80th-birthday-party-fundraiser/
LOCATION:The Steeple Playhouse\, 159 William Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Steeple Playhouse,Theater
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SUMMARY:Director Showcase: Happily Ever After
DESCRIPTION:Your Theatre Inc presents a Director Showcase featuring two plays about the big day and the long road. \n“Wedding Bash\,” by Andrew Leeds and Lindsey Kraft\, directed by Kate Vieira \nA newly married couple invites two friends over to relive the highlights of their wedding. Tension builds as it becomes clear not everyone loved the big day as much as they claimed. \n“The Happy Journey to Camden and Trenton\,” by Thornton Wilder\, directed by Shelbi Chandler \nThe second play follows a family traveling from Newark to Camden\, NJ\, to visit their married daughter after the loss of her baby. Their journey is punctuated by talk\, laughter\, memories (some mundane\, some happy\, some painful)\, and appreciation of the present moment. \nPerformances run Feb. 20-22\, 2026. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday\, Feb. 20; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday\, Feb. 21; and 2 p.m. Sunday\, Feb. 22. \nThis event is free\, thanks to the generosity of community supporters.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/director-showcase-happily-ever-after/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:The Steeple Playhouse\, 159 William Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Steeple Playhouse,Theater
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