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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250524
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SUMMARY:Morabeza: Cape Verdean Community in the SouthCoast
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of the 50th anniversary of Cape Verdean independence in 2025\, the New Bedford Whaling Museum presents Morabeza: Cape Verdean Community in the South Coast. The exhibition is part of the Contemporary Cape Verdean 2025 project and explores the Cape Verdean and Cape Verdean American experience through contemporary art and community storytelling. \nHosted in the San Francisco Gallery\, next to the museum’s permanent Cape Verdean exhibit\, the display features oral histories\, music\, photographs\, and personal items from individuals and community organizations across the South Coast\, Rhode Island\, and Cape Cod. It highlights the region’s cultural ties to Cabo Verde and the ongoing presence of Cape Verdean traditions in New England.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/morabeza-cape-verdean-community-in-the-southcoast/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Ongoing
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTSTAMP:20260617T192411
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T192050Z
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SUMMARY:Ceremonies & Celebrations\, Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center opens a new exhibit “Ceremonies & Celebrations\,” on Thursday\, July 3. On view through 2025\, the exhibit highlights events that have shaped the city’s fishing community\, including the Scallop Festival\, Working Waterfront Festival\, Blessing of the Fleet\, and Fishermen’s Memorial Service. \nVisitors can explore photos\, videos\, and artifacts from the Center’s collection and community partners. Summer and fall programs include a scallop shucking contest on August 14\, a panel in September\, and a film screening in October. \nMore details at fishingheritagecenter.org/calendar.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/ceremonies-celebrations-exhibit/
LOCATION:New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center\, 38 Bethel St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Fishing,Ongoing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251228
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T180352Z
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SUMMARY:In the Valley of the Shadow: The Cost of Walking with Death exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Narrows Center for the Arts will feature a solo exhibition by artist Brian Fox from Oct. 4 to Dec. 27\, 2025. \n“In the Valley of the Shadow: The Cost of Walking with Death” highlights the faces and stories of American service members from World War II to the present. Through bold and emotional portraits\, Fox honors their courage and the deep cost of sacrifice. \nFox says the message is simple: never forget those who gave everything and the families whose lives were forever changed.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/in-the-valley-of-the-shadow-the-cost-of-walking-with-death-exhibit/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,History,Ongoing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101
DTSTAMP:20260617T192411
CREATED:20251020T213013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T213345Z
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SUMMARY:New Exhibit Explores Bristol County’s History of Incarceration
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Whaling Museum and the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office will open Bristol County: Incarcerated on Oct. 24. The exhibit traces the history of local incarceration from the 18th-century jail in Taunton to New Bedford’s Ash Street Jail. The Ash Street facility is the oldest continuously operating jail in the nation. \nArtifacts include the Taunton jail’s debtor book from 1785 and Lizzie Borden’s 1892 mittimus. Visitors will also see 1920s inmate photographs\, 19th-century jail logs\, and materials from the sheriff’s office archives. \nThe exhibit was curated by Melanie Botvin with research by Henry Claudy\, a New York University graduate student. \nThe New Bedford Whaling Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-exhibit-explores-bristol-countys-history-of-incarceration/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,History,Ongoing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTSTAMP:20260617T192411
CREATED:20251031T160920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T010416Z
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SUMMARY:Community Food Drive
DESCRIPTION:The City’s Department of Community Services is running a food drive that will continue through March 31\, 2026. \n\n\n\nNonperishable food donations will benefit PACE\, the New Bedford Housing Authority\, and local food pantries. \n\n\n\nItems can be dropped off at: City Hall\, Room 113 (Community Services) New Bedford Council on Aging\, 181 Hillman St.\, Building 9\, Entrance 1 Buttonwood Senior Center in Buttonwood Park.   Update: More drop-off points have been added:  Andrea McCoy Recreation Center; New Bedford Regional Airport; and the Howland-Green and Wilks Libraries. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, call the New Bedford Office of Community Services at 508-979-1464.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/community-food-drive/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Food Drive
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251231
DTSTAMP:20260617T192411
CREATED:20251008T174055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T174055Z
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SUMMARY:Damien’s Food Pantry is seeking volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Damien’s Food Pantry is seeking volunteers to help during its busiest months\, November and December. Those interested can sign up through SignUp Genius. \nThe pantry will be closed on November 27\, November 29\, December 25\, December 27\, and January 1\, 2026. \nStarting in January\, Damien’s Place will add Tuesday evening hours to make it easier for volunteers to participate after work or school. The pantry encourages community members to spread the word and join in its effort to serve local families.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/damiens-food-pantry-is-seeking-volunteers/
LOCATION:Damien’s Food Pantry\, 242 Marion Road\, Wareham\, MA\, 02571\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,volunteering
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTSTAMP:20260617T192411
CREATED:20251028T214353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T163554Z
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SUMMARY:PACE Health Access Open Enrollment
DESCRIPTION:Open enrollment runs from November through January 2026\, making this a good time to check your health coverage. The PACE Health Access team can help with applications and renewals for the Massachusetts Health Connector or MassHealth. \nWalk in Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 477 Park Street in New Bedford. Certified Navigators are available to answer questions and guide people through the process. \nCall 508-999-9920 to learn more or get started.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/pace-health-access-open-enrollement/
LOCATION:PACE Community Food Center\, 477 Park Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740.\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health,Ongoing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTSTAMP:20260617T192411
CREATED:20251106T174849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T201557Z
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SUMMARY:Donation Drop Sites Needed
DESCRIPTION:Local food pantries need help building supplies as SNAP benefits change. Reggae on West Beach (ROWB) is organizing a food and baby item drive for area families in need. \nBusinesses are asked to host donation boxes provided and maintained by ROWB. Boxes will be picked up monthly or sooner if full. \nThe business with the most donations will receive the 2026 Food Fight Trophy. The drive runs through August 2026\, leading up to ROWB’s 10th-year event. \nParticipating businesses will be highlighted on ROWB’s social media pages. Posts from your business may be shared to boost visibility for your events. \nEmail reggaeonwestbeach@gmail.com or rowbvendors@gmail.com\, or text 774-634-1008 for more information. \nSign up at https://forms.gle/FouzAc3wRiqtMfnH9
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/donation-drop-sites-needed/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Donations,Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T192411
CREATED:20251027T212254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T212254Z
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SUMMARY:Emma Kathleen Hepburn Ferrer: The Unicorn\, and Other Creatures of Hope exhibit
DESCRIPTION:UMass Dartmouth CVPA Campus Gallery presents Emma Kathleen Hepburn Ferrer’s first U.S. solo exhibition. The opening reception is Thursday\, Nov. 6\, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. An artist talk starts at 6 p.m. in Lecture Hall 153. Dr. Nina Levent and gallery director Viera Levitt will introduce Ferrer. Music faculty Jing Wang and Will Riley will perform. Light refreshments will be served. \nFerrer showcases the unicorn as a symbol of liberty\, purity\, and hope. Her work draws on “The Unicorn Tapestries” at The Met Cloisters and European myths. Paintings show the unicorn as a spiritual being and a figure of sovereignty and sacrifice. \nHer 2025 show “The Scapegoat” also explored ritual and the sacred. Works like The Annunciation of the Unicorn and The Chosen One universally reimagine biblical imagery.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/emma-kathleen-hepburn-ferrer-the-unicorn-and-other-creatures-of-hope-exhibit/
LOCATION:UMass CVPA Main Campus\, 285 Old Westport Road\, Dartmouth\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Museum,Exhibition,Ongoing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260224
DTSTAMP:20260617T192411
CREATED:20251120T155944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T155944Z
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SUMMARY:Call for Art: 2026 Seaport Art Walk Invites Artists to Create “Good Trouble”
DESCRIPTION:The Seaport Art Walk is seeking proposals for its 2026 outdoor exhibition in New Bedford. This year’s theme is “Good Trouble.” It takes its cue from the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis and the city’s longtime ties to activism. Artists can submit new or existing temporary sculptures\, murals\, or photography. \nExhibition dates run from July 9 through Oct. 31\, 2026\, along the waterfront and in the Seaport Cultural District. Funding is available up to $2\,500 for new outdoor work\, $1\,000 for existing outdoor work\, and $250 for digital gallery submissions. Selected artists receive promotion and an invitation to present their work during the AHA! Night opening on July 9\, 2026. \nProposals are due Monday\, Feb. 23\, 2026\, by 11:59 p.m. Apply at nbedc.submittable.com/submit under “2026 Seaport Art Walk.” For details or content guidelines\, visit newbedfordcreative.org/seaport-art-walk or email Zane Cox at zcox@nbedc.org.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/call-for-art-2026-seaport-art-walk-invites-artists-to-create-good-trouble/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Art,Call for Art,Call for Artists,Ongoing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251220
DTSTAMP:20260617T192411
CREATED:20251124T173242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T173242Z
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SUMMARY:Small Works & Holiday Shop
DESCRIPTION:The Marion Art Center announces its final exhibition of the 2025 season\, titled Small Works and Holiday Shop. The annual juried and invitational show features original artwork under 14 inches and a curated mix of handmade items\, including jewelry\, textiles\, ceramics\, woodwork\, and other gift selections. \nExhibition dates are Saturday\, Nov. 22\, through Friday\, Dec. 19. An opening reception is scheduled for Saturday\, Nov. 22\, from 3 to 5 p.m.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/small-works-holiday-shop/
LOCATION:Marion Art Center\, 80 Pleasant St.\, Marion\, MA\, 02738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Ongoing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTSTAMP:20260617T192411
CREATED:20251202T204408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T204408Z
UID:10147596-1764633600-1769903999@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Call for Donations and Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:UMass Dartmouth nursing students partnered with GiftsToGive through a service learning project to help meet local needs. Students organized a campus collection of hygiene and personal care items for children and families\, supporting GiftsToGive’s mission to address child poverty and promote well-being. \nThe charity relies on community support as shelves empty each season. Donations and volunteers help provide essential items to families in need. \nMost needed items include hygiene kits with toothpaste\, soap\, deodorant\, and shampoo. Children’s winter gear\, such as coats\, hats\, mittens\, and boots\, is also needed. Program items include art supplies\, toys\, books\, and games. \nTo donate or volunteer\, visit giftstogive.org or call 508-717-8715.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/call-for-donations-and-volunteers/
LOCATION:Gifts to Give\, 4 Slocum Street\, Acushnet\, MA\, 02743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Donations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251222
DTSTAMP:20260617T192411
CREATED:20251211T183755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T152316Z
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SUMMARY:South Coast Artists Holiday Show
DESCRIPTION:South Coast Artists marks the season with the eighth annual Holiday Arts Exhibit at the Dartmouth Cultural Center\, 404 Elm Street\, in Padanaram Village. The show runs through Dec. 21. Hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. \nAdmission is free. Visitors can browse small works by SCA artists at accessible prices. Mediums include painting\, collage\, sculpture\, jewelry\, fiber arts\, encaustics\, photography\, and pastel. Online shopping is available anytime\, with pickup during gallery hours. \nSouth Coast Artists is a nonprofit that supports artists in Dartmouth\, Westport\, Tiverton\, and Little Compton. The group offers programs year-round and sponsors free summer studio tours. The twenty-second annual Open Studio Tour is set for July 19 to 20 and Aug. 16 to 17.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/south-coast-artists-holiday-show/
LOCATION:Dartmouth Cultural Center\, 404 Elm Street\, Dartmouth\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Christmas,Exhibition,Ongoing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260224
DTSTAMP:20260617T192411
CREATED:20260115T171508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T171508Z
UID:10152562-1765411200-1771891199@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Artistic Luminaries: Three Local Icons Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Artistic Luminaries: Three Local Icons exhibit is on view from December 11 through February 23\, 2026. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for seniors and students. \nFor decades\, friends Willoughby Bill Elliott\, Severin Sig Haines\, and Marc St. Pierre shaped studios and classrooms at the Swain School of Design and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Their work and teaching helped define the South Coast’s creative identity. That influence continues today. \nElliott’s landscapes focused on light\, perception\, and change. St. Pierre combined maps\, geometry\, and gesture. His teaching balanced structure with chance. Haines explored landscape through color and form. His work showed how emotion and structure can coexist. \nTeaching grew from studio practice. Discipline and curiosity mattered. Students learned to make art and to think more deeply about how they see the world.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/artistic-luminaries-three-local-icons-exhibit/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Museum,Exhibition,Ongoing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20260617T192411
CREATED:20251119T152602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T152602Z
UID:10146152-1765584000-1777852799@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Ahab’s Head: American Vengeance
DESCRIPTION:Ahab’s Head: American Vengeance opens December 13 at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The new installation is by Boston artist and sculptor Heidi Whitman. It is an immersive look at obsession\, power\, and the American whaling story. \nWhitman is known for intricate “mental maps” that explore emotion\, memory\, and place. She applies that style to Moby-Dick. She reimagines Ahab’s pursuit as a layered map of fixation. Paper\, shadow\, and structure trace themes of violence and mania in the novel and in America today. \nHer work has appeared at the Addison Gallery of American Art\, the Fitchburg Art Museum\, and the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. It is held in museum\, public\, and corporate collections such as the Federal Reserve\, Boston Public Library\, and the McMullen Museum of Art. She received a Mass Cultural Council fellowship in 2021. \nAhab’s Head ties together maritime history\, literature\, and contemporary art\, presenting the story through a modern lens.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/ahabs-head-american-vengeance/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Ongoing,Whaling Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T183000
DTSTAMP:20260617T192411
CREATED:20251204T180511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T180953Z
UID:10147622-1765992600-1765996200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Middle School Family Nights
DESCRIPTION:At Middle School Family Nights\, families can learn about the Early College Program at New Bedford High School. \nEarly College helps students build skills for college success. Participants can earn free college credit while still in high school. College professors teach classes in junior and senior years. Students receive personalized college and career support. \nFamily Nights are open to all students\, including English learners and students with IEPs and 504s. Language services will be available. Snacks will be served. \nUpcoming sessions include Wednesday\, Dec. 17\, from 5.30 to 6.30 p.m. at Keith Middle School in the community room. Another session is Thursday\, Dec. 18\, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Normandin Middle School in the cafeteria. \nFor more information\, email earlycollege@newbedfordschools.org or call 508-997-4511\, ext. 25211.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/middle-school-family-nights/2025-12-17/
LOCATION:Keith Middle School\, 225 Hathaway Blvd\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Education,Schools
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260124
DTSTAMP:20260617T192411
CREATED:20251217T183233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T183233Z
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SUMMARY:Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville: Call for submissions
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford Festival Theatre seeks performers for its production of Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville. Submissions are accepted from Dec. 18 through Jan. 23. Email ebettencourt@nbfestivaltheatre.com to submit or for more details.\n\nLocal callbacks are scheduled for Saturday\, Feb. 7\, in New Bedford. \n\nPerformers should prepare a short song in the show’s style or from the score. Applicants must be at least 16 by July 2026. A stipend is offered. Performers of all backgrounds are encouraged to submit. \n\nRehearsals run June 22 through July 10 at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center. Performances are set for July 17 through July 26. \n\nSubmissions from performers with local housing and transportation should be emailed to ebettencourt@nbfestivaltheatre.com and include a video audition\, headshot\, and resume.\n\nPerformers without local housing or transportation should submit through Backstage.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/jimmy-buffetts-escape-to-margaritaville-call-for-submissions/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Call for Actors,Ongoing,Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T180000
DTSTAMP:20260617T192411
CREATED:20251205T205750Z
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SUMMARY:Annual New Bedford Community Christmas Caroling
DESCRIPTION:The beloved annual Christmas caroling night is set for Thursday\, Dec. 18\, 2025\, at 6 p.m. at Buttonwood Park. Carolers will gather in the Senior Center warming house parking lot to lift their voices\, spread cheer\, and brighten the evening for local families. \nLyric books will be provided. Festive attire and candles are encouraged to light the way. All are welcome\, and no prior singing experience is required.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/annual-new-bedford-community-christmas-caroling/
LOCATION:Buttonwood Senior Center\, 1 Oneida Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Culture Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T192411
CREATED:20251217T213511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T213511Z
UID:10148014-1766080800-1766091600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Dave Alves at Cork
DESCRIPTION:Dave Alves is known for his own takes on classic songs as well as catchy re-imaginings of audience favorites. He is now working on his first solo acoustic album with Railroad Park Recording Studios and looks forward to an expressive collection of pieces that have not seen the stage much. The goal is to compose an album highlighting the intimate story-telling his music has become known for.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/dave-alves-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:20251218T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T192411
CREATED:20251217T222735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T222735Z
UID:10148019-1766088000-1766088000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Bywater Call at Narrows
DESCRIPTION:Bywater Call performs Thursday\, Dec. 18\, 2025. Doors open at 7 p.m. Music starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $31 in advance and $33 day of show. \nThe Toronto-based seven-piece band blends Southern soul and roots rock. Members include vocalist Meghan Parnell\, guitarist Dave Barnes\, drummer Bruce McCarthy\, bassist Mike Meusel\, keyboardist John Kervin\, trumpeter Stephen Dyte\, and tenor saxophonist Julian Nalli. \nBywater Call has earned multiple Independent Blues and Maple Blues Award nominations\, including Entertainer\, Electric Act\, and Best Female Vocalist. The group has toured extensively in Europe\, with praise from Dutch\, German\, and UK media highlighting Parnell as a standout voice in blues and roots music.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/bywater-call-at-narrows/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Narrows Center
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251226
DTSTAMP:20260617T192411
CREATED:20251219T201551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T201551Z
UID:10148035-1766102400-1766707199@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:The Salvation Army: Call for donations
DESCRIPTION:With one week left until Christmas\, the Salvation Army Massachusetts Division is urging residents to support the Red Kettle Campaign. \nDonations are down about 24 percent from last year as inflation and housing costs continue to strain families. Demand for services has increased statewide. \nRed Kettle funds support Christmas meals and gifts\, emergency rent and utility assistance\, and shelter. All donations stay in the communities where they are collected. Volunteer bell ringers typically raise enough to provide nearly 250 meals in their towns. \nThe organization serves every ZIP code in Massachusetts and is seeking support across the state. \nThe Massachusetts Division aims to raise more than $2.3 million through the “Give With Joy” Red Kettle Campaign. Donations are accepted at Red Kettles and online at salvationarmyma.org/redkettle.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/the-salvation-army-call-for-donations/
LOCATION:Salvation Army\, 619 Purchase Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Civic Life,Donations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T192411
CREATED:20251207T202336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251207T202336Z
UID:10147650-1766163600-1766174400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Billy Leetch at Ryan's Sports Pub
DESCRIPTION:Billy Leetch is a singer and acoustic guitarist who performs solo and leads Six String Circus (formerly the Good Ol’ Boys) and a Dave Matthews tribute band called Dancing Nancy.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/billy-leetch-at-ryans-sports-pub/
LOCATION:Ryan’s Sports Pub and Billiards\, 500 Hathaway Rd\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T192411
CREATED:20251208T202450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T202450Z
UID:10147661-1766167200-1766174400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Sing a song\, tell a joke\, read a poem or play an instrument. The audience is yours\, and the entertainment is shared by all. Performers and spectators alike are welcome for an evening that highlights local creativity\, friendly faces and community spirit. \nAll ages are welcome.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/monthly-open-mic-night/
LOCATION:Mattapoisett Museum\, 5 Church St.\, Mattapoisett\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Open Mic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T230000
DTSTAMP:20260617T192411
CREATED:20251211T183009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T183009Z
UID:10147973-1766167200-1766185200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Friends Helping Friends benefit dinner
DESCRIPTION:Willoughby’s Cafe will hold its seventh annual Friends Helping Families dinner on Friday\, Dec. 19\, from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at 481 Ashley Blvd. in New Bedford. The fundraiser supports local families in need during the holiday season. \nTickets are $25 and include a three-course dinner with tossed green salad\, Italian baked penne with bread and butter\, and dessert. Music will be provided by EBJ Enterprise\, and raffles add to the holiday fun. Businesses may take part in sponsorships\, including a 10-dinner Presidential level for $250 and a 20-dinner gold level for $500. \nProceeds help provide Christmas essentials for families facing hardship.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/friends-helping-friends-benefit-dinner/
LOCATION:Willoughby’s Cafe\, 481 Ashley Blvd.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Civic Life,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T192411
CREATED:20251202T174557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T174557Z
UID:10147592-1766169000-1766178000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Wild Hearts Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Wild Hearts Open Mic is scheduled for Friday\, Dec. 19\, at Wild Heart Herb House with a winter solstice theme. \nA guided meditation and cleansing ritual led by Nico begins at 6:30 p.m. in the gardens. Poetry follows indoors\, with a bonfire outside. A warm jacket is recommended. \nThe open mic is laid back and unstructured. Original work and favorite poems are welcome. Listeners are welcome as well.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/wild-hearts-open-mic/
LOCATION:Wild Heart Herb House\, 777 Shawmut Ave.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02746\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Open Mic,Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T192411
CREATED:20251218T185545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T185545Z
UID:10148028-1766170800-1766174400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Dock-u-mentary Film Screening: Striker’s Passing
DESCRIPTION:“Striker’s Passing” is a documentary by filmmaker Jeremy Mayhew about New England harpoon swordfishermen and their struggle in a modern fishing industry. The film follows Captain Gregory Mayhew and his crew from Menemsha to New Bedford and out to Georges Bank. It combines family interviews\, scenes at sea\, and natural sound to portray a way of life at risk. \nThe film will screen as part of the free Dock-u-mentaries series at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park auditorium\, on Friday\, Dec. 19\, at 7 p.m.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/dock-u-mentary-film-screening-strikers-passing-2/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Auditorium\, 33 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T192411
CREATED:20251118T204647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T204757Z
UID:10146145-1766174400-1766174400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Dirty Deeds: The AC/DC Experience at The Vault
DESCRIPTION:Dirty Deeds: The AC/DC Experience will perform at The Vault. Tickets are available through Eventbrite.\nGeneral admission is 34.15 dollars. Sales end December 19\, 2025. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. \nEarly general admission is $44.45. Guests may enter as early as 6:30 p.m. with access to high-top tables and dining. \nEarly reserved seating near the soundboard was $54.75 and is sold out. Only 12 seats were offered\, with seating beginning at 6:30 p.m.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/dirty-deeds-the-ac-dc-experience-at-the-vault/
LOCATION:The Vault Music Hall and Pub\, 791 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,The Vault Music Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T192411
CREATED:20251217T223340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T223412Z
UID:10148020-1766174400-1766174400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Quinn Sullivan at Narrows
DESCRIPTION:Quinn Sullivan is a 26-year-old singer\, songwriter\, and guitarist from New Bedford. He grew up in a musical home shaped by classic rock\, jazz\, and blues. An early love of the Beatles pushed him toward music. He received his first guitar at age 3. \nNational attention followed through appearances on major television shows. These include The Tonight Show\, Ellen\, Jimmy Kimmel Live\, and Conan. In 2007\, Sullivan met Buddy Guy\, who invited him onstage and later toured and recorded with him for years. \nCatch Quinn at Narrows on Friday\, Dec. 19\, 2025. Doors open at 7 p.m. Music starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50 in advance and $52 day of show.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/quinn-sullivan-at-narrows/2025-12-19/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Narrows Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T192411
CREATED:20251207T194558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251207T194558Z
UID:10147643-1766178000-1766178000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Outta Kontrol at Oriental Pearl
DESCRIPTION:Outta Kontrol plays at Oriental Pearl with a hard-charging rock sound. More than 20 years of shows have shaped the band’s loud\, fun approach and crowd-friendly sets. \nBand members include Mike B. on vocals\, Gillie R. on lead guitar\, Paul D. on rhythm guitar and backup vocals\, Joe M. on bass\, and Mike M. on drums and backup vocals.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/outta-kontrol-at-oriental-pearl/
LOCATION:Oriental Pearl\, 576 State St.\,  Westport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Oriental Pearl
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T220000
DTSTAMP:20260617T192411
CREATED:20251217T200254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T200254Z
UID:10148003-1766181600-1766181600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:The Concept at Knuckle Heads
DESCRIPTION:The Concept is a popular local party band that plays top 40\, alt-rock\, dance\, and sing-along style music from the ’80s until now.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/the-concept-at-knuckle-heads-2/
LOCATION:Knuckle Heads\, 85 MacArthur Dr.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Knuckle Heads Bar & Grill,Music,St. Patrick's Day
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