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SUMMARY:Informational Wine Cruise Night
DESCRIPTION:Westport Rivers will hold an informational Wine Cruise Night on Monday\, Dec. 8\, at 6:30 p.m. in the Wine Bar. The event covers details about the Enticing Douro Ama Waterways River Cruise set for Apr. 9 to 16\, 2027. This will be Westport Rivers’ second trip with Ama Waterways. Interest was strong last time\, so the team rented the whole ship for this journey. \nGuests will learn about river cruising while enjoying wine\, cheese\, and charcuterie. An excursion to Marco’s family vineyard is planned during the cruise. It includes a tasting and a look at his roots in Portuguese winemaking. \nWine Club members will receive a discount of $500 to $1\,200 based on cabin choice. This offer expires on Wednesday\, Dec. 31. \nEmail tammy@coggintravels.com for details or to RSVP.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/informational-wine-cruise-night/
LOCATION:Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery\, 417 Hixbridge Rd.\, Westport\, MA\, 02790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Information Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T042006
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T173542Z
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SUMMARY:PACE Holiday Meal Drive
DESCRIPTION:The holidays are a season for togetherness and shared meals. For many families in Greater New Bedford\, putting a holiday meal on the table can be a challenge.\n\nPACE Community Food Center is collecting donations from Dec. 1 through Dec. 15 to support local families. Drop-offs are accepted Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 477 Park St. in New Bedford. \n\nNeeded items include turkeys\, hams\, or roasts\, grocery gift cards\, canned goods and vegetables\, boxed sides\, dessert mixes\, juice\, potatoes\, yams\, sweet potatoes\, and other holiday items. Ethnic foods are welcome. \n\nDonations support families in New Bedford\, Fairhaven\, Dartmouth\, Acushnet\, Marion\, Mattapoisett\, and Rochester.\nUnable to drop off items. Online donations help purchase exactly what families need at paceinfo.org/donate.\n\nNeed a pickup? Contact Jen Medeiros at 508-999-9920 ext. 333 or jmedeiros@paceinfo.org.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/pace-holiday-meal-drive/2025-12-09/
LOCATION:PACE Community Food Center\, 477 Park Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740.\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Donations,Food Drive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T042006
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:20251209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T042006
CREATED:20251207T201811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251207T201908Z
UID:10147647-1765303200-1765314000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Gary Brown at Ryan's Sports Pub
DESCRIPTION:Gary Brown will perform from 6 to 9 p.m.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/gary-brown-at-ryans/
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:20251209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T042006
CREATED:20251125T195710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T195710Z
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SUMMARY:New Bedford City Council Audit Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford City Council Audit Committee will meet Tuesday\, Dec. 9\, 2025\, at 7 p.m. in Room 214 of City Hall. \nThe agenda includes a motion requesting that the Purchasing Director provide monthly reports detailing the prior month’s requests for proposals. It also asks for monthly expenditure reports from every city department and account. \nAnother item seeks a full accounting of all spending from the $250\,000 approved in 2019 for legal work related to opposing the Parallel Products expansion. A related motion requests updates from the City Solicitor\, the Environmental Stewardship Director\, and the CFO regarding outside counsel and environmental impact work related to the project. \nA final motion calls for an investigation into a $184\,291 deficit reported in the Mayor’s Office. \nThe meeting will be livestreamed and recorded.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-city-council-audit-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T042006
CREATED:20251204T224349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T224349Z
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SUMMARY:Needle Felted Fairies
DESCRIPTION:The needle felting workshop is on Wednesday\, Dec. 10\, from 2 to 5 p.m.\, with a $55 fee. \nLearn the basics of needle felting while creating a sweet\, magical creature. The finished piece works as a Christmas tree ornament or a year-round decoration. It also makes a thoughtful gift or keepsake. \nInstruction is step-by-step\, with individual guidance throughout the class. The process is approachable for beginners.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/needle-felted-fairies/
LOCATION:New Bedford Arts & Cultural Emporium\, 101 West Rodney French Blvd\, Suite 2-60\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Crafts,Culture Calendar
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251222
DTSTAMP:20260413T042006
CREATED:20251211T183755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T152316Z
UID:10147974-1765411200-1766361599@newbedfordlight.org
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260224
DTSTAMP:20260413T042006
CREATED:20260115T171508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T171508Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T042006
CREATED:20251202T181956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T181956Z
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SUMMARY:AHA! Night: NB Festive
DESCRIPTION:AHA! Night: NB Festive fills downtown New Bedford with holiday cheer on Thursday\, Dec. 11. Activities begin as early as 3 p.m. and continue into the evening. \nHere’s a look at the highlights: \n\nNordic themed AHA! Moment at the Pour Farm Patio with sauna\, cold plunge\, fire pit\, hot chocolate\, fire dancer\, Sippican Band\, and DJ AnjKep\nLighting the Star Store with a window display\, maker market\, screen printing\, and warm drinks\nPhotos with Santa at the DeMello International Center with treats and family activities\nMeet the Grinch at New Bedford Community Health with crafts\, cocoa\, and winter wellness tips\nFestive popcorn bar at Bristol Community College\nSymphony pop-ups by New Bedford Symphony Orchestra musicians at Pour Farm\, PLAY Arcade\, and Sixes & Sevens\nCarolers from Seaglass Theater performing throughout downtown\nHands-on holiday crafts\, art shows\, live music\, ugly sweater parties\, and late-night shopping\n\nDetails are available at ahanewbedford.org. December’s AHA! Night is sponsored by Bristol County Savings Bank\, with support from SouthCoast Community Foundation and Servedwell Hospitality.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/aha-night-nb-festive/
LOCATION:Downtown New Bedford\, Union St. /Purchase St. Area\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:AHA!,Christmas,Culture Calendar,Family,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T042006
CREATED:20251204T230102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T230102Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Card Workshop — Multi Media
DESCRIPTION:The mixed media card workshops are on Thursday\, Dec. 11 or Dec. 18\, from 10 a.m. to noon. The fee is $35. \nParticipants create handmade cards for Christmas\, other holidays\, or everyday occasions. The class covers collage and decoupage\, stamping and stenciling\, painting\, and creative arrangement. Instruction focuses on building skills that can be used again and again. \nUsing guided composition and imagination\, students paint\, layer\, glue\, and experiment with paper manipulation and found materials. Each card is a personal expression designed to feel thoughtful and meaningful. A wide range of materials is available\, with many ways to explore style and emotion. \nSome finished pieces may even be frame-worthy. One recipient shared that the care and effort behind the card made it so meaningful that it was framed the same day.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/christmas-card-workshop-multi-media/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:New Bedford Arts & Cultural Emporium\, 101 West Rodney French Blvd\, Suite 2-60\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T180000
DTSTAMP:20260413T042006
CREATED:20251103T165641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T165641Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas on County at RJD
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for the annual “Christmas on County” on Thursday\, Dec. 11\, from 4 to 6 p.m. Tour the decked halls of the mansion and learn from docents about past holiday traditions observed by its residents. Wear your ugliest holiday sweater and participate in the sixth annual Cookie Challenge as a baker or a judge. \nThis is a free AHA! Night event\, with donations accepted.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/christmas-on-county-at-rjd/
LOCATION:Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum\, 396 County St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:AHA!,Christmas,Culture Calendar,Family,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T180000
DTSTAMP:20260413T042006
CREATED:20251202T175355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T175355Z
UID:10147593-1765468800-1765476000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Cookie Challenge at RJD
DESCRIPTION:Calling all cookie bakers. The Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum hosts its sixth annual Cookie Challenge during AHA! Night NB Festive on Thursday\, Dec. 11\, from 4 to 6 p.m. \nHome bakers submit four dozen cookies for guests to sample and vote. A gift goes to the winning baker. Entries\, with printed recipes and ingredient lists\, must be delivered by 1 p.m. \nTo enter\, email Lauren Pothier at lpothier@rjdmuseum.org. \nThe Cookie Challenge is part of Christmas on County. The event is free with AHA! Night.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/cookie-challenge-at-rjd/
LOCATION:Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum\, 396 County St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:AHA!,Christmas,Culture Calendar,Rotch-Jones-Duff House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T042007
CREATED:20251201T215050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T215050Z
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SUMMARY:AHA! Night | NB Festive ft. the South Coast Children’s Chorus
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Whaling Museum hosts a free holiday performance by the South Coast Children’s Chorus during AHA! Night NB Festive on Dec. 11. \nSongs are from the chorus’s Hear My Voice season. The program highlights youth voices and messages of peace\, unity\, and community. \nFree museum admission is offered from 4 to 5 p.m. Time is available to explore galleries. Holiday gift shopping at the museum store runs from 5 to 6 p.m. A 30-minute concert begins at 6 p.m. in the Cook Memorial Theater. Doors open at 5:40 p.m. \nAdmission is free and open to the public. Accessibility accommodations are available throughout the museum. \nSouth Coast Children’s Chorus supports young singers through vocal training and performance. Its work encourages artistic confidence and a sense of shared community spirit.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/aha-night-nb-festive-ft-the-south-coast-childrens-chorus/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:AHA!,Culture Calendar,Family,Free,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T042007
CREATED:20251207T180519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251207T180519Z
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SUMMARY:Champagne and Oyster Night
DESCRIPTION:Champagne and Oyster Night lands on Thursday\, Dec. 11\, from 4 to 9 p.m. at Anna’s Pizza in Providence. \nAnna’s partners with Rome Point Oysters of Wickford and the Ocean State Shellfish Cooperative for a night of fresh oysters and wood-grilled pizzas. Local flavor is the highlight throughout the evening. \nWestport Rivers Winery and Vineyard pours champagne samples. Oyster farmers attend\, along with Rob and the Westport Rivers team. The spotlight dish for the night is the Rockefeller Oyster Pie.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/champagne-and-oyster-night/
LOCATION:Anna’s Pizza\, 114 Doyle Ave.\, Providence\, RI\, 0206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T042007
CREATED:20251204T174149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T174442Z
UID:10147621-1765472400-1765479600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Mapping Urban Renewal with Alex Houston
DESCRIPTION:Join Alex Houston\, the newest Artist-in-Residence at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, for an evening at the Fishing Heritage Center. Alex is using textile art to explore New Bedford’s history\, focusing on the dramatic urban renewal changes of the 1960s and 70s. \nThe work highlights demolished homes\, displaced families\, and highway construction. The quilt will be on display in the park’s art gallery through January 10\, 2026
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/mapping-urban-renewal-with-alex-houston/
LOCATION:New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center\, 38 Bethel St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:AHA!,Art,Civic Life,Fishing,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T042007
CREATED:20251124T174123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T174123Z
UID:10146178-1765472400-1765483200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Artistic Luminaries: Three Local Icons Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:An opening reception for Artistic Luminaries: Three Local Icons is set for AHA Night. This exhibition reflects on the work and influence of Willoughby Elliott\, Severin Haines\, and Marc St. Pierre\, who spent decades teaching and creating at the Swain School of Design and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Their guidance shaped many South Coast artists and left a lasting mark on the region’s creative community. \nElliott’s study shifts light across open landscapes. St. Pierre’s and Haines’s encaustic pieces blend layered structure with loose\, spontaneous elements. Haines’s compositions pay close attention to color\, form\, and perception. \nTeaching was central to each artist’s life. They encouraged the region’s sense of curiosity and pushed students to think deeply about what they made. Their lessons continue to echo through the work of artists who followed in their footsteps.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/artistic-luminaries-three-local-icons-opening-reception/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:AHA!,Art,Culture Calendar,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260413T042007
CREATED:20251117T000713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T000713Z
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SUMMARY:Scallop Shell Decorating
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center will host a scallop shell decorating activity on Thursday\, Dec. 11\, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Visitors can decorate shells and have free hot chocolate. \nThe gift shop will offer a ten percent discount. Items include clothing\, books\, jewelry\, and ornaments by local artists. \nAdmission is free for AHA Night.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/scallop-shell-decorating/
LOCATION:New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center\, 38 Bethel St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:AHA!,Culture Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T042007
CREATED:20260330T201954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T201954Z
UID:10163302-1765476000-1765486800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Sinatra Nights with Taylor Cormier
DESCRIPTION:Taylor Cormier brings classic Sinatra favorites to Candela Cucina at 6 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month. \nSince 2014\, Cormier has brought new energy to jazz and pop standards by Sinatra\, Dean Martin\, and Tony Bennett.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/sinatra-nights-with-taylor-cormier/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:Candela Cucina\, 72 N. Water St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Food,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T042007
CREATED:20251204T231535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T231535Z
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SUMMARY:Find Your "Do Something"
DESCRIPTION:Find Your Do Something is on Thursday\, Dec. 11\, 2025\, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Tiverton Library. \nThis is a welcoming\, low-pressure evening focused on connection and action. Expect time to meet neighbors\, hear brief updates from Indivisible SouthCoast NE\, and take part in small-group conversations on shared interests and local issues. The night wraps up with apple cider\, cookies\, and casual conversation. \nIndivisible SouthCoast NE is a grassroots group working to strengthen democracy and support progressive leadership. The focus is on staying hopeful\, engaged\, and action-oriented\, without doomscrolling.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/find-your-do-something/
LOCATION:Tiverton Library\, 34 Roosevelt Ave.\, Tiverton\, MA\, 02878\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T042007
CREATED:20251210T235515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T235515Z
UID:10147940-1765479600-1765479600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:New Bedford City Council meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford City Council meets at 7 p.m. with an opening prayer and the pledge. \nPublic hearings are scheduled for Verizon New England projects on County Street and Phillips Road. \nThe mayor submitted several appointments\, including one to the Veterans Advisory Board and multiple constable appointments. \nNew business includes proposed loan orders for school repair projects\, a feasibility study for Trinity Day Academy\, and adoption of the 2025 Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. \nCouncillors will also review motions on tree-planting policy\, hazardous-waste safeguards\, traffic-safety legislation\, and naming a new South End elementary school in honor of Bruce Oliveira. \nConsent items include citations\, a street closing for AHA Night NB Festive\, approval of an illuminated sign on Brock Avenue\, and receipt of board meeting minutes. \nFind the full agenda on the city’s website. \n 
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-city-council-meeting-8/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260413T042007
CREATED:20251107T185442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T174116Z
UID:10146156-1765481400-1765481400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:MAC Theater Presents "Greetings"
DESCRIPTION:A Christmas Eve visit turns upside down in “Greetings!” when Andy brings his Jewish atheist fiancée home to meet his Catholic family. His younger brother Mickey rarely speaks\, and the night begins with tension and awkward silence. Then Mickey shocks everyone by saying a single word: “Greetings.” \nThe cast features Arturo Ferreiro\, Bethany Lamoureux\, Michele Letourneau\, Tristan McCann\, and Frank Mitchell. Performances run Dec. 11–14 at the Marion Art Center. \nTickets are $20 for members and $23 for nonmembers. The center accepts the Massachusetts Card to Culture.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/mac-theater-presents-greetings/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:Marion Art Center\, 80 Pleasant St.\, Marion\, MA\, 02738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Culture Calendar,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T042007
CREATED:20251117T214000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T214000Z
UID:10145783-1765483200-1765483200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:AHHHhhhhhh: The AHA Night After-Party
DESCRIPTION:BENTO’s Bar and Grill will present AHHHhhhhhh\, the AHA Night after-party\, on Thursday\, Dec. 11\, at 8 p.m. Cocktails and late-night dining will be available while the WAMPTRONICA Collective performs a blend of Afro jazz\, soul\, and house. Warm grooves and a lively atmosphere shape the night. \nAdmission is free. This monthly event takes place on the second Thursday of each month.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/ahhhhhhhhh-the-aha-night-after-party/
LOCATION:Bento’s\, 555 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02720\, United States
CATEGORIES:AHA!,Bento's Bar & Grill,Culture Calendar,Free,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T042007
CREATED:20251120T191958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T191958Z
UID:10146164-1765483200-1765483200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Reckoners at Narrows
DESCRIPTION:Reckoners perform on Thursday\, Dec. 11\, 2025. Tickets are $26 in advance and $28 the day of the show. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show begins at 8 p.m. All fees are included. \nThe band blends soul and rock. Tim Gearan leads on vocals and guitar. Johnny Trama brings the group together on guitar. Tom Arey plays drums. Marc Hickox is on bass. Darby Wolf handles keyboards. \nEach member has worked with major artists. Their sound draws on early soul and classic rock and still feels fresh.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/reckoners-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:20251212T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T042007
CREATED:20251120T195023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T195023Z
UID:10146167-1765569600-1765569600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Fantastic Cat at Narrows
DESCRIPTION:Fantastic Cat performs on Friday\, Dec. 12\, 2025. Tickets are $40 in advance and $43 the day of the show. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show begins at 8 p.m.\, with Bruce Sudano as the opening act. \nRolling Stone has called the group “the supergroup you need to know.” The band includes four songwriters who came together for their 2022 debut\, “The Very Best of Fantastic Cat.” The album blends folk rock\, country\, Americana\, and classic rock. It earned the group national TV appearances\, sold-out shows in the United States and Europe\, and festival dates from Sundance to Take Root. Their music has also appeared in the Showtime series “Tulsa King.” \nIn 2023\, the band recorded a new version of Wings’ “Band on the Run” with producer Butch Walker. Rolling Stone later described the group as “the Harlem Globetrotters of Americana.”
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/fantastic-cat-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:20251212T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T230000
DTSTAMP:20260413T042007
CREATED:20251120T193820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T193820Z
UID:10146166-1765569600-1765580400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Morrissey Blvd\, Overserved Again\, Autumn Drive\, and Grand View Point at The Vault
DESCRIPTION:The Vault will feature Morrissey Blvd\, Overserved Again\, Autumn Drive\, and Grand View Point on Friday\, Dec. 12\, 2025. General admission is $12 and $15 the day of the show. \nThe Pub opens at noon for guests who want to dine before the performance. Early admission begins at 7 p.m. for seated guests with table service. General admission entry begins at 8 p.m. for standing room. Music starts at 8:30 p.m. \nA tentative schedule lists Overserved Again followed by Morrissey Blvd. \nParking is available on the street or at the Elm Street Parking Garage.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/morrissey-blvd-overserved-again-autumn-drive-and-grand-view-point-at-the-vault/
LOCATION:The Vault Music Hall and Pub\, 791 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Narrows Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T220000
DTSTAMP:20260413T042007
CREATED:20251208T203518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T203518Z
UID:10147662-1765576800-1765576800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Real Deal at Knuckle Heads
DESCRIPTION:The Real Deal is an R&B band that performs non-stop high-energy dance music across the decades.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/real-deal-at-knuckle-heads-5/
LOCATION:Knuckle Heads\, 85 MacArthur Dr.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Knuckle Heads Bar & Grill,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20260413T042007
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T042007
CREATED:20251201T215825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T215825Z
UID:10147047-1765620000-1765627200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play & Learn: Evergreen Explorers
DESCRIPTION:Join Mobile Adventures for a fun and educational morning focused on evergreen trees. Activities include exploring tree rings\, identifying common evergreens\, and creating crafts with pinecones. The program is designed for families and young learners. \nMobile Adventures is an Urban Youth Program of the Trustees. It offers free nature play and exploration experiences for children in Boston\, Fall River\, and New Bedford.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/nature-play-learn-evergreen-explorers/
LOCATION:New Bedford Free Library\, 613 Pleasant Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafts,Culture Calendar,Free,Kids,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T042007
CREATED:20251204T002525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T002525Z
UID:10147606-1765623600-1765634400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Crunch Time Craft Group
DESCRIPTION:It is crunch time for finishing holiday gifts\, and this group offers support and company. A quilter\, crocheter\, and leather worker led the gathering. Makers sit together and work. Any project is welcome. \nAll crafts are welcome. Light refreshments are provided. Bring your own mug. \nFree parking is available. The studio is heated. The group is family-friendly. \nEnter through the big green doors. Take the stairs to the second floor. Turn right after the piano. Use the last door on the right before the event room. For elevator access\, call 774-636-8063.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/crunch-time-craft-group/
LOCATION:Hatch Street Studios\, 88 Hatch Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Class,Crafts,Culture Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T042007
CREATED:20250928T231339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T231339Z
UID:10135185-1765623600-1765641600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Table Mat: Beginner Hand Loom Weaving One Day Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This $285 beginner workshop introduces the art of loom weaving on 4-shaft floor or table looms. Participants use seasonal colors and textured yarns to create a holiday centerpiece mat or table runner. \nAll materials are included\, and each piece will reflect individual choices and style. Everyone takes home a finished work at the end of the day. \nThe workshop is open to teens\, young adults\, and adults.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/holiday-table-mat-beginner-hand-loom-weaving-one-day-workshop/
LOCATION:Amy C Lund Handweaver Studio & Gallery\, 88 Hatch Street\, Studio 211 (second floor)\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar,Workshop
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