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SUMMARY:Secretary of Communities Vanuza Barbosa Visits New Bedford
DESCRIPTION:Newly appointed Secretary of Communities Dr. Vanuza Barbosa will visit New Bedford on Saturday\, Jan. 17. \nBarbosa will appear at the New Bedford Whaling Museum at 3:30 p.m. The visit provides and opportunity to meet the secretary and share perspectives from the New Bedford community.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/secretary-of-communities-vanuza-barbosa-visits-new-bedford/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Meet & Greet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T162125Z
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SUMMARY:2026 City of New Bedford Inaugural Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford City Council School Committee and Board of Assessors will hold the 2026 City of New Bedford Inaugural Ceremony at 6 p.m. Monday\, Jan. 5\, 2026. \nIt will be held at the New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill. Newly elected and re-elected municipal officials will be formally recognized. \nAttendance is free and open to the public.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/2026-city-of-new-bedford-inaugural-ceremony/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Government,Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T171500
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CREATED:20251103T175818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T175818Z
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SUMMARY:Melville Scholars’ Dinner & Lecture ft. conservation biologist and award-winning author Joe Roman\, Ph.D.
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford Whaling Museum will kick off its 30th annual Moby-Dick Marathon weekend with the Melville Scholars’ Dinner and Lecture on Jan. 2\, 2026\, in the Harbor View Gallery. \nThe special evening begins with a cocktail reception at 5:15 p.m.\, followed by remarks from museum president Amanda McMullen. \nAt 6:00 p.m.\, keynote speaker Joe Roman\, Ph.D.\, conservation biologist and author\, will present “Whales\, Worlds\, and the Wild Imagination: Lessons from Melville to Modern Ecology.” \nDinner and conversation follow at 6:45 p.m. \nRoman is a fellow and writer in residence at the University of Vermont’s Gund Institute for Environment and the author of “Eat\, Poop\, Die: How Animals Make Our World.” \nTickets are $75 for members; $100 for nonmembers.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/melville-scholars-dinner-lecture-ft-conservation-biologist-and-award-winning-author-joe-roman-ph-d/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Lecture,Moby-Dick,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTSTAMP:20260512T191033
CREATED:20251225T163548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251225T163548Z
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SUMMARY:30th Annual Moby-Dick Marathon
DESCRIPTION:The Moby-Dick Marathon is back for the 30th year\, honoring Herman Melville’s novel and New Bedford’s whaling history. \nThe mid-winter traditions open Friday\, Jan. 2\, with a Melville Scholars Dinner and Lecture\, the only ticketed event. Conservation biologist Joe Roman delivers the keynote. \nFree public programming begins Saturday morning with Stump the Scholars\, followed by the start of the 25-hour read-a-thon at noon. Massachusetts Poet Laureate Regie Gibson reads the opening line\, “Call me Ishmael\,” aboard the Lagoda. \nReadings continue across multiple museum spaces\, including the Seamen’s Bethel and Cook Memorial Theater\, with overnight sessions and family-friendly activities. The marathon concludes Sunday around 1 p.m. with the epilogue. \nAdmission is free all day Saturday and until 1 p.m. Sunday. Pre-registration is encouraged. \nFull details are available on the museum’s website.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/30th-annual-moby-dick-marathon/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Culture Calendar,Moby-Dick,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T193000
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SUMMARY:New Year's Eve with Toe Jam Puppet Band
DESCRIPTION:Kids and families can ring in New Year’s Eve at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Toe Jam Puppet Band will perform in the Jacobs Family Gallery and lead an evening of songs\, dancing\, and interactive activities. \nDoors open at 5:30 p.m. The first set begins at 5:45 p.m. A second set follows at 6:45 p.m. Doors close at 7:30 p.m.\nA free family program wraps up at 7:30 p.m. \nActivities presented by the City of New Bedford continue outside.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-years-eve-with-toe-jam-puppet-band/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Family,New Year's Eve,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20260512T191033
CREATED:20251119T152602Z
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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:20251211T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T190000
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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:20251205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T191033
CREATED:20251117T000008Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Brass – A Festive First Friday at New Bedford Whaling Museum
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford Whaling Museum will close its First Friday series with Winter Brass\, a seasonal program featuring Southcoast Brass Band and its New Orleans-inspired sound. \nVisitors can move through the galleries from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Music begins at 6 p.m. Light bites will be available. Seasonal and locally inspired gifts will be on sale at the Museum store. \nSouthcoast Brass Band was founded in 2017 by Dr. Michael Rocha. He also performs with the Southcoast Jazz Orchestra. \nThe concert is on Friday\, December 5\, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is $10 for members and $20 for the general public.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/winter-brass-a-festive-first-friday-at-new-bedford-whaling-museum/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Culture Calendar,Music,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260512T191033
CREATED:20251114T225725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T225725Z
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SUMMARY:"Sailing Towards My Father\," One Man Play About Moby-Dick
DESCRIPTION:“Sailing Towards My Father” is a one-person play about Herman Melville\, written and directed by Carl A. Rossi. It follows Melville from youth to later life and focuses on his development as a writer and his relationships with family\, faith\, and colleagues\, including Nathaniel Hawthorne. \nStephen Collins performs the role. A recent review described his work as funny\, poignant\, and riveting. \nThe program will be in the Cook Memorial Theater at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Tickets are $10 for members and $20 for nonmembers.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/sailing-towards-my-father-one-man-play-about-moby-dick/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Theater,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260512T191033
CREATED:20251027T213643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T162709Z
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Giving Tuesday Holiday Cocktail Party
DESCRIPTION:PACE will hold its 3rd Annual Giving Tuesday Holiday Cocktail Party on Tuesday\, Dec. 2\, 2025\, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. \nThe fundraiser features cocktails\, conversation\, raffles\, and light fare. A cash-only bar will be available. Tickets are $100 per person and are available online. \nProceeds support PACE programs that help individuals and families in Greater New Bedford build stability and access to services. \nSponsorships are available at paceinfo.org/holiday-giving-cocktail-party-sponsorship. \nDirect questions to Kathleen Golden\, director of marketing and development\, at kgolden@paceinfo.org.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/3rd-annual-giving-tuesday-holiday-cocktail-party/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Civic Life,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T191033
CREATED:20251014T185149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T185149Z
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SUMMARY:Forging Independence | Building a Nation exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Opening Dec. 1\, 2025\, Forging Independence explores key events in the South Coast region during and after the American Revolution\, from 1760 to 1830. \nThe exhibition highlights moments such as the Boston Tea Party\, Grey’s Raid\, the burning of Bedford Village\, and the Bombardment of Fairhaven. It emphasizes an inclusive view of early America\, centering the experiences of women\, Indigenous people\, immigrants\, Black residents\, and Loyalists. \n“Forging Independence” will become part of the museum’s (open daily: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) permanent collection.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/forging-independence-building-a-nation-exhibit/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar,Exhibition,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T183000
DTSTAMP:20260512T191033
CREATED:20250814T213805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T213805Z
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SUMMARY:Moby-Dick Virtual Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Whaling Museum will host its first virtual Moby-Dick Book Club this fall. The free three-part series is moderated by assistant curator Marina Wells. It will feature discussions with seven nationally recognized Melville scholars. \nSessions run on the third Tuesday of September\, October\, and November 2025\, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. They are designed to prepare readers for the museum’s 30th Moby-Dick reading marathon in January 2026. \nEach session focuses on a theme. Suggested readings will be provided. Participants are encouraged to read at their own pace and bring questions and reflections to share. Registration is required at whalingmuseum.org. \nSchedule: \nSept. 16: Extracts to Chapter 47 – Making Meaning in Moby-Dick with Tony McGowan and Tim Marr \nOct. 21: Chapter 48 to 95 – Race\, Nation\, and Representation with Bob Wallace and Wyn Kelley \nNov. 18: Chapter 96 to Epilogue – Melville and the Ocean with Mary Bercaw Edwards and Jennifer Baker
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/moby-dick-virtual-book-club/2025-11-18/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Culture Calendar,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T180000
DTSTAMP:20260512T191033
CREATED:20251103T164149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T164149Z
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SUMMARY:Sailors’ Series: Young Sailors\, Big Horizons: Talk & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:“The Sailors’ Series: Young Sailors\, Big Horizons” is on Nov. 12\, 2025\, at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.\, followed by welcome remarks\, a panel discussion\, audience Q&A\, and a reception. \nIn just four years\, the Community Boating Center’s OffShore team has sailed more than 7\,500 nautical miles with 150 young sailors and coaches. The group has built confidence\, skill\, and teamwork. This summer\, they entered their first international race\, the Marblehead to Halifax. They earned a division win\, competing against experienced crews. \nTeam members will share stories from their journey and their plans for the 2026 Newport to Bermuda Race.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/sailors-series-young-sailors-big-horizons-talk-discussion/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Discussion,Talk,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260512T191033
CREATED:20251028T202950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T202950Z
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SUMMARY:Tracing your Ancestors: Researching Cape Verdean Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:Researchers and archivists will share experiences tracing family histories. Participants will learn tips and tools on how to find family branches. The free online program focuses on Cape Verdean-descended families. It connects to the New Bedford Whaling Museum’s Cape Verdean Contemporary project. The event is Tuesday\, Nov. 12\, from noon to 1 p.m. on Zoom. \nSpeakers include Carl J. Cruz\, a Cape Verdean historian who studies local family lines. Cynthia Evans is Director of Research for the 10 Million Names project and specializes in African American genealogy. James L. Lopes has worked in museum education and researched Cape Verdean American family networks.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/tracing-your-ancestors-researching-cape-verdean-genealogy/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Family,History
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260225
DTSTAMP:20260512T191033
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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