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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251112
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SUMMARY:Overheard Underwater Exhibit: Perri Lynch Howard
DESCRIPTION:Opening May 17\, the New Bedford Whaling Museum presents “Overheard Underwater\,” a new immersive installation by multimedia artist Perri Lynch Howard. \nMerging underwater soundscapes\, field recordings\, drawings\, and marine mammal spectrographs\, Howard invites visitors to experience the fragile soundscape of our oceans and coastal waterways. \nHer work offers a powerful meditation on marine life\, climate change\, and what it means to truly listen to the environment.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/overheard-underwater-exhibit-perri-lynch-howard/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Ongoing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260225
DTSTAMP:20260426T115414
CREATED:20250512T191452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T191452Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTSTAMP:20260426T115414
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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:20250908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251202
DTSTAMP:20260426T115414
CREATED:20250908T193951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T211011Z
UID:10134343-1757289600-1764633599@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Open Call: 2026 Artist-in-Residence Program
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford Creative is accepting applications for the 2026 Artist-in-Residence Program. The deadline is Monday\, Dec. 1\, 2025\, at 11:59 p.m. \nNow in its ninth year\, the program gives artists time and space to create while drawing inspiration from New Bedford’s history\, culture\, and environment. It also asks artists to share their work through free public programs\, making art more accessible to the community. \nUp to three residencies will be awarded. Each comes with a $2\,500 stipend\, studio and exhibition space\, supplies\, and promotional support. \nFor more information and to submit an application\, visit https://nbedc.submittable.com.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/open-call-2026-artist-in-residence-program/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Art,Call for Art,Call for Artists,Ongoing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251124
DTSTAMP:20260426T115414
CREATED:20250824T224756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T224756Z
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SUMMARY:I Return With a Feeling Of Us: The Photography of Anthony Barboza
DESCRIPTION:This is the first retrospective exhibition of renowned photographer Anthony Barboza (b. 1944). \nA New Bedford native of Cape Verdean descent\, Anthony Barboza has\, throughout his influential career\, demonstrated a deep compassion for and interest in telling the stories of Black American life and communities of color worldwide. \nBarboza’s photographs resonate with beauty and grace. I Return With a Feeling of Us brings together a wide range of his personal and commercial work—including deeply felt observations of racial injustice and economic inequities\, innovative fashion photography that helped redefine African-American aesthetics and representation\, and masterful\, revelatory portraits of celebrities and fellow creatives for which he is best known.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/i-return-with-a-feeling-of-us-the-photography-of-anthony-barboza/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Ongoing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251210
DTSTAMP:20260426T115414
CREATED:20250824T223736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T223736Z
UID:10133276-1757548800-1765324799@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:The Shape of Who We Are: Exploring Identity
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Art Museum presents The Shape of Who We Are: Exploring Identity\, a juried showcase curated by Marcelle Joseph\, an independent curator and collector. \nIdentity can connect us to our origins or inspire transformation. In Shape of Who We Are\, artists from across the globe explore how identity is formed\, expressed\, and reimagined through race\, gender\, class\, culture\, and personal history. These works invite us to reflect on what we choose to carry forward\, what we leave behind\, and the infinite ways we might become. \nAdmission is $10 for adults and $7 for seniors and students.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/the-shape-of-who-we-are-exploring-identity/
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:20250920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251118
DTSTAMP:20260426T115414
CREATED:20250920T231244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T212056Z
UID:10135116-1758326400-1763423999@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Call for Artists - Synergies: Hybrid Art
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Art Museum is accepting submissions for “Synergies: Hybrid Art\,” a juried exhibition open to artists worldwide. The show seeks work that blends disciplines\, materials\, and technologies to create new forms of expression. \nJurors are Amy Lemaire and Nicolas Touron\, a Brooklyn-based artist duo. Their collaborative practice explores material\, form\, and the overlap of natural and constructed environments. They work in sculpture\, glass\, and installation to create immersive narratives. \nSubmission fee is $40 for up to five images\, with $5 for each additional image. \nThe deadline is November 17.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/call-for-artists-synergies-hybrid-art/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Call for Art,Ongoing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251130
DTSTAMP:20260426T115414
CREATED:20250910T155734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T213933Z
UID:10134374-1758326400-1764460799@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Mill Town Art Exhibit at Narrows
DESCRIPTION:The Mill Town Art Exhibit will be on view from Friday\, Sept. 13\, through Friday\, Nov. 29\, at Narrows. A public opening reception will take place on Friday\, September 20\, from noon to 2 p.m. \nArtist Sheila Oliveira presents work that reinterprets the photography of Lewis Wickes Hine with a contemporary lens on the realities of early 20th-century mill life. Through reimagined images and sculptural pieces made from vintage mill machinery\, the exhibition explores themes of child labor\, industrial hardship\, and the lives of textile workers.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/mill-town-art-exhibit-at-narrows/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Narrows Center,Ongoing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251111
DTSTAMP:20260426T115414
CREATED:20250926T173318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T214211Z
UID:10135177-1758844800-1762819199@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:New Bedford Creative Grant Programs Now Accepting 2026 Applications
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford Creative has opened its application process for the 2026 grant cycle. The programs Art is Everywhere! and Wicked Cool Places aim to support artists\, entrepreneurs\, and community groups in shaping the city’s cultural future.\nArt is Everywhere! funds projects that use creativity to address community needs. Wicked Cool Places supports initiatives that create or sustain welcoming spaces in the city. Past projects have included youth podcasts\, outdoor art programs\, and public events. \nGrants range from $1\,500 to $10\,000 and are open to individuals\, nonprofits\, community organizations\, and businesses. An independent committee of New Bedford residents and representatives will review applications. \nThe deadline to apply is Monday\, Nov. 10\, 2025\, at 11:59 p.m. Applications must be submitted through NewBedfordCreative.org.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-creative-grant-programs-now-accepting-2026-applications/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Art,Call for Art,Call for Artists,Ongoing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251228
DTSTAMP:20260426T115414
CREATED:20251016T180352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T180352Z
UID:10135773-1759536000-1766879999@newbedfordlight.org
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:20251009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251124
DTSTAMP:20260426T115414
CREATED:20251012T180102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T180102Z
UID:10135636-1759968000-1763942399@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Wainer Woods Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Westport natives Merri Cyr and Chief Nij-Pajikwat-Mo`z (Chief Two Running Elk)\, also known as Robert Cox\, are creating the town’s first sculpture of an Eastern Woodlands Indian. It will be installed at Wainer Woods Farm. \nThe exhibition previews the monument and shows the artists’ process. Photographs styled by Cyr and the Chief shaped the sculpture’s stance and mood. The final work will be a larger-than-life\, 3D-printed bronze sculpture. Reproductions of ritual objects\, researched and designed by the Chief\, are also on display. \nChief Two Running Elk is a descendant of the Wainer and Cuffe families\, who have owned the farm for more than 200 years. He plans to make Wainer Woods a community space and educational center. Artist residencies\, a food forest\, a seed-saving farm\, and an orchard are part of the vision. \nThe exhibition runs Oct. 9–Nov. 23. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for seniors and students.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/wainer-woods-exhibition/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Ongoing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251101
DTSTAMP:20260426T115414
CREATED:20251008T030206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T030206Z
UID:10135600-1760572800-1761955199@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:The American Red Cross is encouraging blood and platelet donations to help maintain a steady supply for patients in need. Blood donations often decline in October as people settle into fall routines\, but the need for blood remains constant. \nThose who donate blood\, platelets\, or plasma between September 22 and October 19 will receive a $10 Amazon.com gift card via email. Donors from Oct. 20 to Nov. 16 will receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice and be entered for a chance to win one of three $5\,000 gift cards. \nUpcoming donation opportunities include: \nAcushnet \n Oct. 29: 12:15 to 4:15 p.m.\, Acushnet Council on Aging\, 59½ S. Main St. \nFairhaven \n Oct. 19: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.\, St. Mary’s Church\, 440 Main St. \n Oct. 26: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.\, Trinity Lutheran Church\, 16 Temple Pl. \nFall River \n Oct. 28: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, Atlantis Charter School\, 991 Jefferson St. Ext. \nNew Bedford \n Oct. 16: 1:30 to 6 p.m.\, Waypoint Event Center at Fairfield Inn\, 185 MacArthur Drive. \n Oct. 22: 2 to 6:30 p.m.\, Southcoast Health St. Luke’s White Home\, 101 Page St. \n Oct. 30: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.\, The Oaks\, 4525 Acushnet Ave. \nAppointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org\, by calling 1-800-RED CROSS\, or through the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/red-cross-blood-drive/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Blood Drive,Civic Life
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251123
DTSTAMP:20260426T115414
CREATED:20251021T001432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T001432Z
UID:10135825-1760918400-1763855999@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Call for Artists: Hatch Street Open Studios
DESCRIPTION:Hatch Street Studios is seeking artists and vendors for its annual Open Studios event on Nov. 22 and 23\, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The weekend draws more than a thousand visitors from across Massachusetts\, Rhode Island\, and Boston.\nParticipants can rent a 10-by-10-foot space for $135 for the weekend. Artists must provide their own tables and display materials.\nArtists\, makers\, and food vendors are welcome. To apply\, email hatchstreetevents@gmail.com with a brief description of your work\, two or three photos\, contact information\, and any website or social media links.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/call-for-artists-hatch-street-open-studios-2/
LOCATION:Hatch Street Studios\, 88 Hatch Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Call for Art,Call for Artists,Ongoing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251216
DTSTAMP:20260426T115414
CREATED:20251022T203604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T203604Z
UID:10135884-1761091200-1765843199@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Pumpkins and Cornstalks Recycling/Compost
DESCRIPTION:Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management is reminding residents to keep pumpkins and cornstalks out of the trash this season. They can be left out for yard waste pickup\, dropped off at the Recycling Center\, or composted at home. \nUnpainted pumpkins and cornstalks are accepted with leaves and grass on the weekday after regular trash collection. They can also be brought to the Recycling Center on Shawmut Avenue\, open Monday\, Wednesday\, and Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. \nResidents can compost pumpkins and cornstalks in backyard bins with other food scraps and yard waste. Compost bins are available for $25 at the Crapo Hill Landfill scale house on Samuel Barnet Boulevard. \nFor details\, contact Waste Reduction Manager Marissa Perez-Dormitzer at marissa@gnbrrmdistrict.org\nor (508) 979-1493.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/pumpkins-and-cornstalks-recycling-compost/
LOCATION:New Bedford Recycling Center\, 1103 Shawmut Ave.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02746\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Recycling
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101
DTSTAMP:20260426T115414
CREATED:20251020T213013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T213345Z
UID:10135807-1761264000-1798761599@newbedfordlight.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115414
CREATED:20251007T003923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T003923Z
UID:10135307-1761413400-1761422400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:New Bedford Lyceum with Bill McKibben
DESCRIPTION:Author\, educator\, and activist Bill McKibben has spent decades turning climate science into action. In his keynote\, “Solar\, Society\, and the Shifting Climate\,” he discusses solar energy\, climate justice\, and the power of community. He blends data\, stories\, and hope to offer both insight and direction. \nThe keynote concludes a two-day climate program at the Whaling Museum. It follows the Climate Future Film Festival on Friday\, October 24. McKibben appears in the film program as an honorary judge before speaking in person the following evening. Film tickets are sold separately. \nMcKibben has written 15 books\, including “The End of Nature” and “Here Comes the Sun.” He founded 350.org and Third Act\, two global movements for climate and civic engagement. His honors include the Right Livelihood Prize\, the Gandhi Prize\, and multiple honorary degrees. \nPremium ticket holders receive a signed copy of “Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization.” Tickets range from $15 to $75.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-lyceum-with-bill-mckibben/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Environment,Film,Whaling Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115414
CREATED:20251017T012319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T012319Z
UID:10135783-1761415200-1761415200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Monster Mash at The Vault
DESCRIPTION:Monster Mash will be held Saturday\, Oct. 25\, 2025\, at The Vault Performing Arts Center. \nThe fundraiser supports The William H. Carney Lodge #200 Elks Club and is sponsored by Phillip G. David & Son Insurance Agency. Music will be provided by WNB One Radio’s DJ Bee Mags. \nDoors open at 6 p.m.\, and the event runs until midnight. Tickets are a $20 donation and available online at vaultnb.com or at the door.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/monster-mash-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:20251025T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115414
CREATED:20251016T182805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T182805Z
UID:10135778-1761422400-1761422400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Joshua Radin at Narrows
DESCRIPTION:Singer-songwriter Joshua Radin brings his intimate\, acoustic sound to the Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River on Saturday\, Oct. 25\, 2025. The evening begins with opener Brendan James at 8 p.m.\, with doors opening at 7 p.m. \nTickets are $47 in advance and $50 the day of the show.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/joshua-radin-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;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115414
CREATED:20251021T200758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T200758Z
UID:10135852-1761426000-1761426000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Get Lucky at Oriental Pearl
DESCRIPTION:Get Lucky is a high-energy band known for its diverse setlist and crowd-pleasing performances. The group features Jeff Cabral on vocals\, George GG Correia on guitars\, keys and vocals\, Bobby Sousa on keys and vocals\, Todd Marshall on drums\, and Brett Hart on bass and vocals. \nTheir playlist spans 70s R&B and funk\, 80s to contemporary rock and pop\, 90s hip-hop\, and popular Portuguese and Latin hits.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/get-lucky-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:20251026T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115414
CREATED:20251018T155437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T160732Z
UID:10135801-1761487200-1761492600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:How to Present Your Art Professionally presentation at WAG
DESCRIPTION:Artist Jackie Williams will present “How to Present Your Art Professionally” on Sunday\, Oct. 26\, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at WAG. The session will cover essential craftsmanship from concept to displaying artwork in galleries. \nDue to limited spaces\, pre-registration is required on the WAG website\, westportartgroup.com.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/how-to-present-your-art-professionally-presentation-at-wag/
LOCATION:Westport Art Group\, 1740 Main Road\, Westport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115414
CREATED:20250827T202301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T202301Z
UID:10133600-1761490800-1761490800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:And the Beat Goes On...100 Years of Cabaret Music
DESCRIPTION:And the Beat Goes On: 100 Years of Cabaret Music features performers Kaileigh Riess and Marcus Huber. The program includes songs from 1920s Berlin to present-day Hollywood\, with works by Kurt Weill\, Lady Gaga\, Benjamin Britten and Billy Joel. \nGuests can order appetizers\, desserts and beverages at their tables. Tickets are $30.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/and-the-beat-goes-on-100-years-of-cabaret-music/
LOCATION:Unitarian Memorial Church\, 102 Green St.\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115414
CREATED:20250901T162340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T162340Z
UID:10133652-1761501600-1761508800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Vudu Sister at Play Arcade
DESCRIPTION:Vudu Sister is a band from Providence. The group is known for its dark folk sound and evocative songwriting.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/vudu-sister-at-play-arcade/
LOCATION:PLAY! Arcade\, 34 Union St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Play! Arcade
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251117
DTSTAMP:20260426T115414
CREATED:20251022T192448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T192448Z
UID:10135879-1761523200-1763337599@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Red Cross Seeks Blood and Platelet Donors
DESCRIPTION:The American Red Cross is seeking blood and platelet donors to address a drop in donations this fall. Donors of all blood types are encouraged to schedule an appointment at a Red Cross donation center or community blood drive to support hospitals ahead of the holiday season. \nDonors who give between Oct. 27 and Nov. 16\, 2025\, will receive a $20 e-gift card and automatic entry for a chance to win one of three $5\,000 prizes. Appointments can be scheduled at RedCrossBlood.org\, by calling 1-800-RED CROSS\, or using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. \nIn November\, donors will also receive free A1C testing\, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes\, with one test allowed per 12-month period. Fasting is not required. \nUpcoming Bristol County donation opportunities include: \nFairhaven – Nov. 16\, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, Fairhaven Recreation Center\, 227 Huttleston AveNew Bedford – Nov. 10\, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.\, Buttonwood Zoo Wildlife Educational Building\, 425 Hawthorn StNew Bedford – Nov. 15\, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.\, Waypoint Event Center at Fairfield Inn\, 185 MacArthur DrNorth Attleboro – Nov. 7\, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, Emerald Square Mall\, 999 South Washington St.\, Route 1
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/red-cross-seeks-blood-and-platelet-donors/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Blood Drive,Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115414
CREATED:20251021T214203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T214203Z
UID:10135870-1761584400-1761584400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:New Bedford School Committee’s Academic Achievement Sub-Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford School Committee’s Academic Achievement Sub-Committee will meet Monday\, Oct. 27\, 2025\, at 5 p.m. in the Steven De Rossi Community Room at Keith Middle School. \nMembers will take a closer look at accountability data for the district and its schools. \nSee the full agenda here. \nThe next meeting is scheduled for Monday\, Nov. 24\, 2025. \n 
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-school-committees-academic-achievement-sub-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Keith Middle School\, 225 Hathaway Blvd\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Education,Schools
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251101
DTSTAMP:20260426T115414
CREATED:20251028T215635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T133703Z
UID:10137048-1761609600-1761955199@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Wishes Nominations Are Open
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Wishes nominations are open through Oct. 31. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnited Way of Greater New Bedford\, FUN 107 and 1420 WBSM are working together to help families in the region facing serious challenges. That may include job loss\, medical issues or sudden bills. The program focuses on people with real needs who do not often ask for help. \nNominations are open to residents of Acushnet\, Dartmouth\, Fairhaven\, Fall River\, Freetown\, Marion\, Mattapoisett\, New Bedford\, Rochester\, Wareham and Westport. Participants must be willing to share their story. Submit nominations on the United Way of Greater New Bedford website. \nFor questions\, contact Victoria at 508-994-9625 ext. 210 or vgrasela@unitedwayofgnb.org.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/holiday-wishes-nominations-are-open/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Civic Life,Donations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115414
CREATED:20251016T171211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T171211Z
UID:10135762-1761640200-1761645600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Women at the Helm: Business Leadership Panel
DESCRIPTION:The One SouthCoast Human Resource Council and DEI Committee will host a breakfast event\, “Women at the Helm: Business Leadership Panel\,” at Rachel’s Lakeside. \nThe program will feature three local business leaders: Anne Broholm\, CEO of Ahead USA; Chris Holden\, owner of Duke’s Bakery; and Lucria Ortiz\, CEO of YMCA Southcoast. \nThe panel will focus on leadership and the strategies that have helped these women guide their businesses to success on the SouthCoast.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/women-at-the-helm-business-leadership-panel/
LOCATION:Rachel’s Lakeside\, 950 State Road\, Dartmouth\, MA\, 02747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Civic Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115414
CREATED:20251021T191313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T191313Z
UID:10135837-1761642000-1761670800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Clothesline Project at YWCA
DESCRIPTION:The Clothesline Project will be displayed on Tuesday\, Oct. 28\, 2025\, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts. Admission is free. \nThe visual display raises awareness about violence against women. Visitors can view the shirts and find resources for support. They can also take part in the project. \nThose who can’t attend that day are welcome between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. from Monday\, Oct. 27\, through Friday\, Oct. 31.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/clothesline-project-at-ywca/
LOCATION:YWCA Southeastern Mass\, 20 South 6th St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Donations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115414
CREATED:20250924T152641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T152641Z
UID:10135161-1761670800-1761674400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:New Bedford Library Board of Trustees meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Library Board of Trustees will meet this month on Tuesday\, Oct. 28\, at the Main Library\, at 5 p.m. \nNo agenda has been posted as of this publication. \nThere will be no meeting in September. The next meeting will be Nov. 25\, 5- 6 p.m. at the Main Library.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-library-board-of-trustees-meeting-2/
LOCATION:New Bedford Public Library\, 613 Pleasant St\,\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115414
CREATED:20251021T224009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T224009Z
UID:10135875-1761674400-1761681600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Fall fundraiser to benefit State Rep. Mark Sylvia
DESCRIPTION:A fall fundraiser to benefit State Rep. Mark Sylvia is set for Tuesday\, Oct. 28\, 2025\, from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Inn at Shipyard Park\, 13 Water St. in Mattapoisett Suggested donations range from $50 to $1\,000. \n Contributions can be made online or by check payable to the Sylvia Committee.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/fall-fundraiser-to-benefit-state-rep-mark-sylvia/
LOCATION:Shipyard Park\, 12 Water St.\, Mattapoisett\, MA\, 02739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Government,Politics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115414
CREATED:20251021T221256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T221256Z
UID:10135873-1761678000-1761678000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:New Bedford City Council Audit Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford City Council Audit Committee will meet Tuesday\, Oct. 28\, 2025\, at 7 p.m. in Room 214 of City Hall. \nThe agenda includes reports from the Purchasing Director on monthly Requests for Proposals. It also requests a detailed list of all contractors engaged from Jan. 2014 to Sept. 2022. \nAnother item asks for monthly expenditure reports by every city department and account. \nThe meeting will be livestreamed and recorded.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-city-council-audit-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life,Government
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