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SUMMARY:Forging Independence | Building a Nation
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution\, NBWM will open a new suite of conjoined galleries in that explore stories of independence\, struggle\, and citizenship in the region during the late colonial and early Republican period (1760-1830). \nForging Independence | Building a Nation introduces connections between historical events and pressing issues of today\, asking visitors to consider what ideas are embodied in the terms and ideas of Independence and Nationhood. Words like patriotism\, freedom\, taxation\, citizenship\, liberty\, equality\, justice\, tolerance\, and independence serve as keystones within the installation to encourage thoughtful engagement with concepts that transcend the past and directly connect with our present. Associations forged between objects\, concepts\, and individuals broach insightful civic-minded questions about what it means to be “American.” What did colonial citizens think America should or would be\, and how do we today continue to ask those questions and shape that outcome today?
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/forging-independence-building-a-nation/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Educational,Exhibitions,Visionary Voices
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
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SUMMARY:Proteanna: Susan Heideman
DESCRIPTION:Artist Susan Heideman (b. 1950) has explored bio-morphic shapes of the ocean’s “in-between entities” for nearly twenty years in her Proteanna series and beyond. The real and imagined floating\, aqueous shapes of her work evoke the forms of invertebrate creatures that often remind us of primordial beings living in the depths of the sea. \nThe colorful hand embroidered large scale works that define the Proteanna series are “hybrid” in nature and include a mix of older works combined with newer paintings and constructions. The texture and layering create an almost three-dimensional experience that transport the visitor into a wondrous underwater world of possibility. \nArtist Statement: \nIn 2006 the Proteanna Series began with an experiment. For the first time\, using black embroidery thread\, I tried stitching imagery into an existing watercolor I’d always felt lacking. The piece seemed to come alive. Suddenly the idea of combining stitching\, watercolor and other aqueous media on larger sheets of thick watercolor paper had become entrancing. I began tearing up random\, ragged fragments of my old monotypes and stitching them onto the paper. I continued stitching\, painting\, and layering\, attaching collaged pieces strictly through stitching. This was the beginning of the ongoing Proteanna Series. I coined the word “proteanna\,” derived from the word “protean\,” to suggest entities and their situations straddling and crossing taxonomies\, mutating beyond classification. The process is as improvisatory as nature; forms develop\, morph\, and reconstitute. Fragments get sewn atop fragments\, creating relief surfaces that stratify. Might my grafting and hybridizing processes be likened to nature’s own irrepressibly continuous transforming? \nBio: \nHeideman is a Smith College Professor Emerita who taught painting and drawing within Smith’s Art Department for thirty-six years. During that time\, she maintained her studio practice in Boston; she continues to work and live in Boston since retiring. She has works in the following permanent collections: Smith College Museum (several pieces); \nDanforth Museum of Art at Framingham State University; Rose Art Museum of Brandeis University; Boston College’s McMullen Museum of Art; DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park; Boston Public Library Collection of Prints and Drawings (multiple pieces); and The William and Uytendal Collection of Works by Women Artists at Bryn Mawr College. Her works are also represented in numerous corporate collections. She has shown up and down the East Coast and New York City in commercial galleries\, non-profit galleries\, and museums.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/proteanna-susan-heideman/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Exhibitions,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T100000
DTSTAMP:20260609T190250Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Catalysts Exhibition: Call for Art
DESCRIPTION:Through visual art\, literary arts\, music\, and multi-media the exhibition will use a lens of literature to to “see” new perspectives. \nCross-Pollinate with Us! \nCreative Catalysts displays the amazing interplay of unique pairings and perspectives from artists working in a broad assortment of artistic mediums. Our theme this year – the lens of literature – asks artist pairs to choose a work of literature and shape work resulting from its inherent questions and search for answers. \nThe exhibition will take place at GroundWork Gallery Saturday\, October 3rd – Sunday\, November 29. \nCreative Catalysts presents how viewpoints and creative work transform when connected to a wide pool of inspiration. How does your work change through collaboration? Is that change obvious to others? How will you reflect on the experience when it is over? \nEach artist contributes their own work to the exhibit\, displayed visually in a shared space with the partner’s work. Prior to creating the individual works\, the partner pair chooses a piece of literature – of any genre – to reference as source\, inspiration\, or framework. Then chat and meet with your partner over the course of the summer and early fall to brainstorm and share creative process ideas. Inspire each other through conversation and ideas from your book\, story\, poem\, or play! \nRegister for the show either solo – and we’ll help find you a partner – or as a team (though each individual artist should still register\, indicating they are part of a team). Both June 9th and July 14th Artists Share!\, which meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month\, will have special brainstorming\, creative exercises\, and project discussion to help you find partners if you need one and/or talk out where your new work might go. \nYou can review last year’s Creative Catalysts digital exhibition at Midoricreativity.com! \nRegister by reserving a ticket and completing the form that you will receive via email upon registration. Both steps must be completed in order to be considered for the exhibition. The deadline to register is July 31. \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the New Bedford Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/creative-catalysts-exhibition-call-for-art/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibitions,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T170000
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SUMMARY:Synergies: Hybrid Art
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Art Museum presents Synergies: Hybrid Art\, a juried exhibition of 19 artists working in all media. This exhibition highlights work that merges artistic disciplines\, materials\, and technologies to create innovative forms of expression. The exhibition is juried by Amy Lemaire & Nicolas Touron\, an artist duo based in Brooklyn\, NY\, whose collaborative practice explores materiality\, form\, and the intersection of natural and constructed environments. Working across diverse media\, their work bridges the disciplines of sculpture\, glass\, and installation\, creating immersive visual narratives that challenge perception and engage the senses. \nJUROR’S STATEMENT \nSynergies: Hybrid Art brings together artists whose works operate through combination\, transformation\, and emergence. As collaborating artists and jurors\, we were consistently drawn to practices that move beyond fixed categories—works existing between disciplines\, materials\, technologies\, and ways of thinking. What emerged through the jurying process was not simply a survey of contemporary making\, but a portrait of artists actively redefining artistic boundaries. \nTo us\, synergy suggests more than interdisciplinarity. It describes the moment when separate elements converge to create something newly alive—something that could not exist independently. Across the exhibition\, materials\, ideas\, processes\, and traditions intersect in unexpected ways: hand skills merge with digital technologies; craft intersects with conceptual inquiry; physical materials interact with virtual environments; and diverse visual languages coexist within new systems of meaning and production. \nMany of the selected artists work at the edges of established disciplines\, where categories become permeable and new forms emerge through experimentation\, hybridity\, and exchange. Rather than functioning as oppositions\, dualities—human and technological\, material and virtual\, local and global— generate new possibilities for imagination\, inquiry\, and critical reflection. \nThe exhibition reflects a contemporary moment defined by accelerated technological change\, ecological awareness\, and the constant recombination of information\, histories\, and forms. Artists are uniquely positioned within this landscape\, not only responding to change but envisioning new relationships between systems\, materials\, and futures. Ultimately\, Synergies celebrates artists who embrace uncertainty\, cultivate resonance across seemingly disparate worlds\, and create space for new forms of connection and emergence.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/synergies-hybrid-art/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Exhibitions,Kids and Family,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T153000
DTSTAMP:20260520T144716Z
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SUMMARY:Walking tour: Women in Whale Ships
DESCRIPTION:Set sail on a journey through time with volunteer Sharon as she uncovers the untold stories of women aboard whaling voyages. Discover the resilience\, courage\, and hidden histories of those who braved the high seas in an era dominated by men. Their voices\, often lost to the tides\, come alive in this immersive exploration of life at sea. \nDon’t miss this chance to dive deep into the past and see history from a fresh perspective! \nTours are subject to change
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/walking-tour-women-in-whale-ships/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T220000
DTSTAMP:20260605T140638Z
CREATED:20260605T140621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T140638Z
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SUMMARY:AHA! Night: PRIDE
DESCRIPTION:Kick off summer and celebrate PRIDE during AHA! Night on Thursday\, June 11th. \nCome to the 8th annual AHA! Pride Block party where we’ll celebrate Pride and dance in the street on upper William Street between 6th & 8th Streets in downtown New Bedford. Festive and expressive Pride dress encouraged! Come as you are. Radically inclusive and open to ALL \n5 – 8 pm: Over 30 craft vendors & Community Partners\, mocktail bar by The Gallery Bar NB\, food trucks by Sorbae Frozen Treats and Round the Bend Farm\, face painting\, aerial arts by Aerialicious Entertainment\, YMCA Southcoast Family Fun Area\, performance shenanigans by Wicked Queer Puppet Theatre\, and live DJ set by Wamptronica! And more to come!\nSTEEPLE PLAYHOUSE\n6 – 8 pm: Drag show featuring Queens of the South Coast hosted by Crystal Diamonds & Phlegm Mignon! Dedicated to Danny “Ultima” Sallom\n8 -9 pm: Get your groove on with New Moon Dance Party!\nGALLERY X\n5 pm: Art Exhibitions: Queer Futures & Soul Clap\n7 pm: Time Capsule by Wicked Queer Puppet Theatre \nPlus\, there will be multiple events and activities throughout downtown. Here is just a sampling — The library will host free face painting\, fairies from Ever After Storybook\, and activities with 4H\, Sangha Yoga offers a free yoga class\, the Whaling Museum hosts EPIC Southcoast’s Balance & Swing Contradance\, the Fishing Heritage Center is celebrating their tenth anniversary with Sharks Come Cruisin\, and the Art Museum has two new art exhibits opening plus a film screening. Also\, Seafood at Sunset with Rhonda Fazio will be at PLAY Arcade\, and there will be an after-party with DJ Big Chan at Bento’s. \nEvents get added every day. The complete schedule can be found on the website: ahanewbedford.org/next-aha/\nAHA! Night is sponsored by YMCA Southcoast.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/aha-night-pride/
LOCATION:Downtown New Bedford\, Purchase Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Entertainment,Exhibitions,Festival,Free,Kids and Family,LGBTQ,Music,Performance,Seasons in the Seaport,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T190143Z
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SUMMARY:Synergies: Hybrid Art Open Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the open reception of Synergies: Hybrid Art. \nThe New Bedford Art Museum presents Synergies: Hybrid Art\, a juried exhibition of 19 artists working in all media. This exhibition highlights work that merges artistic disciplines\, materials\, and technologies to create innovative forms of expression. The exhibition is juried by Amy Lemaire & Nicolas Touron\, an artist duo based in Brooklyn\, NY\, whose collaborative practice explores materiality\, form\, and the intersection of natural and constructed environments. Working across diverse media\, their work bridges the disciplines of sculpture\, glass\, and installation\, creating immersive visual narratives that challenge perception and engage the senses. \nJUROR’S STATEMENT \nSynergies: Hybrid Art brings together artists whose works operate through combination\, transformation\, and emergence. As collaborating artists and jurors\, we were consistently drawn to practices that move beyond fixed categories—works existing between disciplines\, materials\, technologies\, and ways of thinking. What emerged through the jurying process was not simply a survey of contemporary making\, but a portrait of artists actively redefining artistic boundaries. \nTo us\, synergy suggests more than interdisciplinarity. It describes the moment when separate elements converge to create something newly alive—something that could not exist independently. Across the exhibition\, materials\, ideas\, processes\, and traditions intersect in unexpected ways: hand skills merge with digital technologies; craft intersects with conceptual inquiry; physical materials interact with virtual environments; and diverse visual languages coexist within new systems of meaning and production. \nMany of the selected artists work at the edges of established disciplines\, where categories become permeable and new forms emerge through experimentation\, hybridity\, and exchange. Rather than functioning as oppositions\, dualities—human and technological\, material and virtual\, local and global— generate new possibilities for imagination\, inquiry\, and critical reflection. \nThe exhibition reflects a contemporary moment defined by accelerated technological change\, ecological awareness\, and the constant recombination of information\, histories\, and forms. Artists are uniquely positioned within this landscape\, not only responding to change but envisioning new relationships between systems\, materials\, and futures. Ultimately\, Synergies celebrates artists who embrace uncertainty\, cultivate resonance across seemingly disparate worlds\, and create space for new forms of connection and emergence.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/synergies-hybrid-art-open-reception/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T150323Z
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SUMMARY:Balance & Swing Contradance
DESCRIPTION:Join EPIC Southcoast as we celebrate Pride in partnership with AHA ! And the New Bedford Whaling Museum for this months Balance & Swing Contradance \nNever been to a Contradance before ? No problem ! Our experienced caller Paul Wilde will guide you through the moves with ease \ncome as you are ; free
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/balance-swing-contradance/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T203000
DTSTAMP:20250715T142506Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T142506Z
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SUMMARY:Musical Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday!\n6:30-8:30pm\n4 rounds to win prizes\nFree to play\nHosted by Good Thomas
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/musical-bingo/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub\, 791 Purchase st\, New Bedford\, M\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Entertainment,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260602T151603Z
CREATED:20260602T151603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T151603Z
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SUMMARY:Zeiterion presents Fabiola Méndez
DESCRIPTION:Fabiola Méndez is an Emmy-nominated composer known for her unique blend of folk\, jazz\, and Afro-Caribbean influences. Born in Puerto Rico\, her music takes audiences on a journey as she shares and celebrates the cuatro (a traditional Puerto Rican instrument)\, folk music\, and collective storytelling at venues like NPR Tiny Desk\, Metropolitan Museum of Art\, Celebrity Series of Boston\, and more!
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/zeiterion-presents-fabiola-mendez/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, M\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T142504Z
CREATED:20260608T142504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T142504Z
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SUMMARY:AHA! Queer Film at the Art Museum
DESCRIPTION:PETER HUJAR’S DAY (Ira Sachs\, 2025)\nIra Sachs’s new film\, Peter Hujar’s Day\, stars Ben Wishaw and Rebecca Hall in a richly cinematic rendering of a conversation recorded in 1974 between photographer Peter Hujar and writer Linda Rosenkrantz. Their talk that day focused on a single 24 hours in the life of Hujar\, the brilliant and famously uncompromising artist who was one of the most important figures in downtown New York’s legendary cultural scene of the 70s and 80s. \nSet entirely in Linda’s Manhattan apartment\, the film freely and imaginatively recreates that long-ago afternoon and the wonderfully discursive exchange between these two singular individuals. As the photographer vividly describes interactions with leading cultural figures of the day\, including Allen Ginsberg and Susan Sontag\, as well the challenges of living on limited financial resources in 70s New York\, Peter Hujar’s Day transforms unexpectedly into a Bloomsday-like rumination on both an artist’s life and time itself. \nAbout Professor Mocha \nMocha J Herrup is a senior lecturer in the Communications\, Journalism\, and Media Department at Suffolk University. Mocha is also an award winning filmmaker and an experienced film festival programmer. They hold a PhD in Radio-TV-Film from the University of Texas at Austin.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/aha-queer-film-at-the-art-museum/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Entertainment,Free,LGBTQ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T220000
DTSTAMP:20260303T141831Z
CREATED:20260303T141831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T141831Z
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SUMMARY:AHHHhhh - Deep Afro Jazz House Music @ The Speakeasy
DESCRIPTION:As downtown New Bedford comes alive for AHA! Night\, the energy doesn’t fade when the galleries close—it transforms. AHHHhhh: The AHA Night After-Party\, presented by Oversoul Theatre Collective\, Inc. in collaboration with The Zeiterion Theatre\, invites you deeper into the night on March 12 at 8pm inside the intimate Speakeasy at the Zeiterion (684 Purchase St). \nAt its core\, AHHHhhh is more than an after-party—it’s a continuation of the South Coast’s creative pulse\, bridging visual art\, performance\, and underground dance culture into one immersive nightlife experience. Helmed by Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor and The ZYG 808 of WAMPTRONICA\, the evening explores the evolving language of Deep Afro Jazz-infused House music—where rhythm\, soul\, and improvisation meet the dancefloor. Instrumentalists are welcome to jam along with the grooves. \nThe Speakeasy—known for its close\, atmospheric setting—becomes the perfect backdrop for this kind of sonic exploration. Here\, the distance between DJ and audience disappears\, creating the kind of shared musical energy that defines true underground culture. It’s not just about hearing the music—it’s about feeling it\, collectively. \nWAMPTRONICA’s mission has always centered on pushing beyond the boundaries of conventional dance music. Drawing from the roots of House\, Jazz\, Afro rhythms\, and global groove traditions\, their events are curated as journeys—spaces where crate-dug classics\, deep cuts\, and forward-thinking originals coexist. Expect a seamless blend of vintage vinyl textures\, soulful selections\, percussive intensity\, and exclusive remixes that reflect both history and innovation. \nFor those seeking nightlife on the South Coast that goes beyond the typical bar or club experience\, AHHHhhh offers something distinct: a culturally rich\, musically sophisticated environment designed for dancers\, listeners\, and curious minds alike. Whether you identify as a house head\, a groove enthusiast\, or simply someone looking for an intimate\, elevated night out\, this gathering delivers a rare kind of authenticity. \nIn a region where creative community continues to grow\, AHHHhhh stands as both a celebration and a statement—proof that underground dance music culture is not only alive in New Bedford\, but thriving. \nArrive early as space is limited.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/ahhhhhh-deep-afro-jazz-house-music-the-speakeasy/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Speakeasy\, 684 Purchase St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T010000
DTSTAMP:20260312T165220Z
CREATED:20260312T165220Z
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SUMMARY:Karaoke Nights!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Gallery Bar for karaoke every Thursday and Sunday night from 9PM–1AM.\nGrab the mic\, pick your song\, and spend the night with friends\, good drinks\, and great music. All are welcome!
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/karaoke-nights/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:The Gallery Bar\, 20 Kenyon St\, New Bedford\, M\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,LGBTQ,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T145152Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour: In the Footsteps of Douglass and Melville\, two literary giants!
DESCRIPTION:Join Ranger Rufai for an immersive journey through New Bedford\, where Frederick Douglass and Herman Melville set foot in 1841—each leaving behind a legacy shaped by this bustling port town. \nFrom the wharves that welcomed Melville’s maritime imagination to the streets that gave Douglass his first taste of true freedom\, New Bedford was more than just a stop along their journeys—it was a place of transformation. \nDouglass\, newly liberated from bondage\, wrote\, “I was now living in a new world. I was wide awake to its advantages.” His time in New Bedford ignited his fight for justice and equality\, cementing his role as one of America’s most powerful voices for freedom. \nMelville\, inspired by the whaling industry’s grandeur\, painted a vivid portrait of the town in Moby-Dick\, noting\, “Nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses\, parks and gardens more opulent\, than in New Bedford…All these brave houses and flowery gardens came from the Atlantic\, Pacific\, and Indian oceans.” \nFollow their footsteps. Hear their words. See New Bedford through their eyes. History isn’t just read—it’s lived. Experience the city that shaped great minds and great movements.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/walking-tour-in-the-footsteps-of-douglass-and-melville-two-literary-giants/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T153000
DTSTAMP:20260520T145056Z
CREATED:20260520T145056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T145056Z
UID:10013040-1781274600-1781278200@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Walking Tour: Blubber and Bones
DESCRIPTION:Join Ranger Erin for an illuminating journey into the industry that transformed New Bedford into a global powerhouse—the city that fueled economies\, powered homes\, and shaped history. \nFor decades\, New Bedford was the epicenter of the whaling industry\, producing the most sought-after commodity of its time: whale oil. This liquid gold illuminated streets\, fueled machinery\, and kept lamps burning in homes across the world. As whalers braved treacherous oceans\, they returned with barrels of oil that made New Bedford the wealthiest city per capita in the United States. \nBut beyond industry and commerce\, this city became a beacon for opportunity. The whaling economy attracted people from all backgrounds—sailors\, merchants\, abolitionists\, and refugees—each finding their place in a town driven by ambition and resilience. \nStep into history. Witness the legacy. See how New Bedford lit the world—and shaped the future.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/walking-tour-blubber-and-bones/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T203000
DTSTAMP:20251229T150454Z
CREATED:20250527T133134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T150454Z
UID:10011209-1781285400-1781296200@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Figure Drawing Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:Drawing from a live model has been an important part of many formal artistic practices since the Renaissance. Our open figure drawing studio is intended to provide artists of all levels a relaxed environment and a dedicated space where they are able to continue the tradition of working from a live nude model. \nSessions are three hours long\, and will start with a series of short gestures and ranging from 5-10 minutes before moving into longer 30 minute poses. Each class typically concludes with an hour long pose. \nThere will be no formal instruction during the class; artists are encouraged to work from the model independently\, in any medium they wish to bring.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/figure-drawing-open-studio-2/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T200000
DTSTAMP:20251229T150634Z
CREATED:20250527T133055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T150634Z
UID:10011288-1781287200-1781294400@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Sketchbook Club
DESCRIPTION:Every Other Friday | 6:00–8:00 PM\nUpcoming: June 13\nTickets: $10 \nWhether you use your sketchbook to creatively brainstorm a work project\, capture daily observations\, imagine a fantasy world\, or just mindfully doodle\, it can be a unique record of your day or your life. Join other sketchers at our informal gathering\, led by local artist and illustrator Isiah Botelho. Each session will kick off with a prompt to inspire discussion and drawing\, and participants will be able to share their work comfortably. Bring your sketchbook and preferred materials; we will have some basic supplies available. No pressure\, no judgment\, no guilt — just community.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/sketchbook-club-3/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T220000
DTSTAMP:20260521T141505Z
CREATED:20260521T141505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T141505Z
UID:10013156-1781290800-1781301600@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Luminosity
DESCRIPTION:Luminosity is this year’s annual garden party at the Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum to raise mission-supporting funds. Guests will gather in the newly illuminated historic garden to enjoy performances\, refreshment and the historic ambiance of the estate. As the sun sets\, the gardens will begin to glow with newly installed landscape lighting\, a recent improvement made to increase public access to the property. Sparkles\, silver\, and gold dress and accessories are encouraged. Your ticket fee includes a donation to the Museum\, as well as performances\, food and beverages. Proceeds from this event support the upkeep and accessibility of the RJD gardens. \nTickets are available to purchase online or by calling the museum at (508) 997-1401. They are available in a three tiered pricing range. You are encouraged to purchase your ticket at the price that you are able to afford.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/luminosity/
LOCATION:Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum\, 396 County Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T150256Z
CREATED:20260520T150256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T150256Z
UID:10013147-1781344800-1781352000@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Touch-A-Truck
DESCRIPTION:Touch-a-Truck Event — FREE Family Fun!\nJoin United Way of Greater New Bedford for an exciting Touch-a-Truck event at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School on Saturday\, June 13th from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM! \nBring the whole family and get up close with a variety of awesome vehicles—trucks\, emergency vehicles\, construction equipment\, and more. Kids can explore\, climb aboard\, and meet the people who operate these amazing machines! \n✅ FREE admission\n✅ Hands-on fun\n✅ Great photo opportunities\n✅ Perfect for all ages \nMark your calendars and don’t miss out on this fun-filled morning! 🎉\n📍 GNBVT\n🕙 10 AM – Noon\n📅 Saturday\, June 13th \nWe can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/touch-a-truck/
LOCATION:Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School\, 1121 Ashley Blvd\, New Bedford\, 02745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids and Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T150000
DTSTAMP:20260520T144509Z
CREATED:20260520T144509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T144509Z
UID:10012993-1781352000-1781362800@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Descendants of Whaling Masters’ 52nd Annual Meeting  - Program: “"Buzzards Bay Hypothesis" presented by Michael P. Dyer. Curator of Maritime History at Mystic Seaport Museum
DESCRIPTION:The public is cordially invited to attend the Descendants of Whaling Masters’ 52nd Annual Meeting on Saturday\, June 13\, 2026\, at the James Arnold Mansion\, 427 County Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, from noon to 3 p.m. The event kicks-off with a social hour\, followed by a brief business meeting\, dinner\, and a presentation: “Buzzards Bay Hypothesis” presented by Michael P. Dyer. Curator of Maritime History at Mystic Seaport Museum.\nThe public is welcome to attend this annual event and enjoy the luncheon and program. Luncheon menu choices are baked stuffed breast of chicken\, baked scrod or Caesar salad with grilled chicken. Admission is $46 per person (all inclusive). Please respond by June 8th with payment and menu selections to William H. Potter\, Jr.; DWM Treasurer; 194 Main Street; Fairhaven\, MA 02719. Checks should be made payable to: “Descendants of Whaling Masters\, Inc.” \nDescendants of Whaling Masters is pleased to welcome Michael P. Dyer\, an independent scholar specializing in American maritime and world whaling history. His presentation “The Navigation History of Buzzards Bay with a Few Particulars about How It Got Its Name\,” examines the chronology of known charts of the region\, the various peculiarities about place names and sailing directions\, and the evolution of the naming of the bay which coincided with a number of very important social issues of the day particularly religion. \nFounded in 1974\, DWM’s membership has grown to over 450\, who now hail from over 30 states and overseas territories of the United States and who treasure their connection with their whaling heritage. Membership to DWM is open to direct descendants of whaling masters (i.e.\, captains) as well as anyone who can document that a relative served in any capacity as a crew member on board a whaling vessel.\nPersons interested in becoming a member of Descendants of Whaling Masters should contact membership chairman\, Christine H. Davis\, Chairperson; DWM Membership Committee; 53 Alte Ziege Weg\, Fredericksburg\, TX 78624.Telephone: 210-763-8772. DWM membership categories are Descendant\, Relative\, Crew\, Associate\, Family and Contributing. Being a descendant of a whaling captain or crew member is not required for a contributing member. This category is open to anyone who is interested in whaling history. Visit whalingmasters.org for more information. Helpful links are listed on the DWM website to help you document your ancestor. \nFor more information about Descendants of Whaling Masters write to: PO Box 3026\, New Bedford MA 02741 or call 508-287-2482 or 508-994-3087.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/descendants-of-whaling-masters-52nd-annual-meeting-program-buzzards-bay-hypothesis-presented-by-michael-p-dyer-curator-of-maritime-history-at-mystic-seaport-museum/
LOCATION:James Arnold Mansion\, 427 County Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T163000
DTSTAMP:20260520T145335Z
CREATED:20260520T145335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T145335Z
UID:10013097-1781361000-1781368200@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Underground Railroad Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Park Ranger Rufai for an immersive Underground Railroad Walking Tour\, where you’ll uncover the hidden stories of those who defied oppression and carved a new future for themselves. \nThe Underground Railroad—a courageous network of people from all walks of life—was a lifeline for enslaved individuals seeking liberty. Guided by resilience and hope\, they journeyed to safe havens from Philadelphia to Canada\, breaking the chains of bondage and reclaiming their right to determine their own lives. \nNew Bedford stood as a beacon of promise\, a city where the whaling industry provided refuge and opportunity for formerly enslaved people. Here\, they built families\, businesses\, and futures free from the grip of enslavers. Their fight for justice echoes through time\, influencing movements that continue to challenge racial injustice today. \nWalk their footsteps. Hear their stories. Feel their struggle and triumph. Be part of a living history experience that connects past and present in a powerful way.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/underground-railroad-walking-tour-2/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T010000
DTSTAMP:20260526T141852Z
CREATED:20260526T141852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T141852Z
UID:10013163-1781362800-1781398800@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:New Bedford Pride 2026
DESCRIPTION:For one unforgettable day\, the entire street transforms into a massive Pride celebration in the heart of New Bedford — filled with music\, art\, nightlife\, food\, drag\, dancing\, and pure energy. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 \n3PM–6PM | FREE & FAMILY FRIENDLY\nAn all-ages festival with food trucks\, local vendors\, live entertainment\, art\, music\, and community vibes across the block. \n6PM–11PM | 21+ ($10 COVER)\nThe night turns up with drag performances\, live music\, house DJs\, beer garden\, liquor tent\, dancing\, and nonstop nightlife energy. \nFeaturing: Food Trucks • 20+ Vendors • Drag Show • Live Music • DJs • Beer Garden • Liquor Tent • Rage Room \n🌟 Hosted by The Gallery Bar — the city’s only LGBTQ+ bar. \n🚨 Limited parking — carpool or rideshare encouraged.\n🔞 Valid ID required for all 21+ areas. No ID = No Entry. \nMore than an event — it’s a celebration of community\, visibility\, and pride. 🌈💛
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/new-bedford-pride-2026/
LOCATION:The Gallery Bar\, 20 Kenyon St\, New Bedford\, M\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Kids and Family,LGBTQ,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260202T160049Z
CREATED:20260202T160049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T160049Z
UID:10011454-1781445600-1781456400@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:KidZone
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Sunday in the Art Museum for family-friendly activities for kids ages 4-12 and their parents\, grandparents\, aunts\, uncles\, friends. Learn about our exhibitions and make art\, get creative\, and have fun! Drop in anytime.\n(Children must be accompanied by an adult.)
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/kidzone/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafting,Downtown,Educational,Kids and Family,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T010000
DTSTAMP:20260312T165220Z
CREATED:20260312T165220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T165220Z
UID:10011794-1781470800-1781485200@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Karaoke Nights!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Gallery Bar for karaoke every Thursday and Sunday night from 9PM–1AM.\nGrab the mic\, pick your song\, and spend the night with friends\, good drinks\, and great music. All are welcome!
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/karaoke-nights/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:The Gallery Bar\, 20 Kenyon St\, New Bedford\, M\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,LGBTQ,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T153000
DTSTAMP:20260218T153842Z
CREATED:20260218T153842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T153842Z
UID:10011670-1781532000-1781537400@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:LIFELONG LEARNING: Short-course in the History of Photography\, 1839-1900
DESCRIPTION:Co-Led by Naomi Slipp\, Douglas and Cynthia Crocker Endowed Chair for the Chief Curator & Director of Museum Learning; Marina Dawn Wells\, Assistant Curator of History & Culture\nThis unique virtual course combines six weekly 80-minute sessions of lecture and discussion\, with a culminating hands-on workshop at the Museum. Learn what photography is and how it transformed the world directly from experts in the field using the vast resources of the NBWM photography collection as your study materials. \nEveryone walks around today with a camera in our pocket. But that was not always the case. Our world is saturated with photographic images – from magazine covers and Facebook feeds to Instagram and billboards–but have you ever stopped to wonder how these images work\, what they are trying to say to you\, or what histories they may connect with? This course introduces life-long learners to the history of photography\, from the invention of the medium in 1839 to the birth of Kodak and snapshot photography in 1900. Photographs will be studied as art objects and historical artifacts. Themes include technological innovations; debates between art photography\, commercial photography\, and documentary photography; government and private patronage; individual or collective endeavors; original and published prints; urban and landscape views; and the emergence of amateur photography as a practice. Join us to learn what photography is and how it has documented our world and experiences\, from its invention in 1839 through 1900. \nSchedule\nMarch 9 – Photography’s origins\, 1839 \nMarch 16 – Competing technologies \nMarch 23 – Wet-Plate photography \nMarch 30 – World events: photography as documentary \nApril 6 – Art vs Industry: photography as medium \nApril 13 – Kodak and the introduction of Snapshot photography \nApril 27– In-person workshop at NBWM / curator-led tour of “Look Pleasant Please”
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/lifelong-learning-short-course-in-the-history-of-photography-1839-1900/2026-06-15/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T183000
DTSTAMP:20260609T190324Z
CREATED:20260609T190324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T190324Z
UID:10013269-1781631000-1781634600@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:YOGA IN THE PARK - OUTDOOR WELLNESS
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free outdoor wellness experience open to all. Enjoy gentle movement\, mindful breathing\, relaxation\, and connection in a beautiful natural setting. Our instructors will offer a variety of yoga styles suitable for all levels. \nBring a mat\, water\, a friend\, and an open heart. Come move\, breathe\, and enjoy the healing power of nature with us. \nThis program is supported in part by the Art is Everywhere grant funded by the City of New Bedford through its Arts\, Culture & Tourism Fund\, and is facilitated by New Bedford Creative at the New Bedford Economic Development Council.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/yoga-in-the-park-outdoor-wellness/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:Hazelwood Park\, 553 Brock Avenue\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T233000
DTSTAMP:20251107T145409Z
CREATED:20251107T145409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T145409Z
UID:10010719-1781640000-1781652600@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub hosts open mic every Tuesday at 8pm.\nMusicians and poets welcome!\nHosted on the pub side.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/open-mic/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub\, 791 Purchase st\, New Bedford\, M\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T120000
DTSTAMP:20260511T143745Z
CREATED:20260511T143745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T143745Z
UID:10012956-1781692200-1781697600@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Walking Tour: Exploring Extraordinary Whales
DESCRIPTION:Did you know whales are some of the most astonishing creatures on Earth? They’re the largest\, loudest\, most intelligent\, and longest-living animals on the planet! But there’s so much more to their story… \nJoin Wendy Davis\, a passionate park volunteer\, on a fascinating walking tour at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. Dive into the extraordinary world of whales—how they’ve shaped human history\, their vital role in marine ecosystems\, and the challenges they face today. \nThis tour isn’t just about the past; it’s about asking big questions that matter now. How have whales helped humans? How can we help whales as they fight for survival? What does their future look like? \nCome along and be part of the conversation. Explore\, question\, and connect with the wonders of the ocean right here in New Bedford! 🌊✨ \nTours Are Subject To Change.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/walking-tour-exploring-extraordinary-whales/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T123000
DTSTAMP:20260206T163247Z
CREATED:20260206T163247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T163247Z
UID:10011560-1781697600-1781699400@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Family Storytime With the New Bedford Free Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 17\, noon\nFamily Storytime\nWith the New Bedford Free Public Library\nMeet in the mansion for an engaging half hour of stories for the whole family. After the stories\, take home a family fun craft kit to collaborate and create together\, or stay to tour the house and grounds! Family Storytime runs on the third Wednesday of every month. Open to all ages with accompanying adult. Free.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/family-storytime-with-the-new-bedford-free-public-library-2/
LOCATION:Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum\, 396 County Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T153000
DTSTAMP:20260511T143818Z
CREATED:20260511T143818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T143818Z
UID:10012976-1781706600-1781710200@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Ranger Choice Tour: 🌍 Discover New Bedford: A City of Adventure and Freedom! 🚢
DESCRIPTION:Join Ranger Erin for an illuminating journey into the industry that transformed New Bedford into a global powerhouse—the city that fueled economies\, powered homes\, and shaped history. \nFor decades\, New Bedford was the epicenter of the whaling industry\, producing the most sought-after commodity of its time: whale oil. This liquid gold illuminated streets\, fueled machinery\, and kept lamps burning in homes across the world. As whalers braved treacherous oceans\, they returned with barrels of oil that made New Bedford the wealthiest city per capita in the United States. \nBut beyond industry and commerce\, this city became a beacon for opportunity. The whaling economy attracted people from all backgrounds—sailors\, merchants\, abolitionists\, and refugees—each finding their place in a town driven by ambition and resilience. \nStep into history. Witness the legacy. See how New Bedford lit the world—and shaped the future
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/ranger-choice-tour-%f0%9f%8c%8d-discover-new-bedford-a-city-of-adventure-and-freedom-%f0%9f%9a%a2/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Free
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