The fabric of downtown New Bedford will be woven together in a colorful tapestry on March 10 for AHA! Night, New Bedford’s own second Thursday arts and culture celebration.
With the theme “All Sewn Up,” AHA! will celebrate the city’s rich textile history, as well as our current day love affair with the textile medium. The streets and venues of downtown New Bedford will be alive from 5:00 to 9:00 pm with performances, art exhibits, lectures, and much more.
AHA! (Arts, History and Architecture!) is a FREE family-friendly event held rain or shine each month. Everyone is encouraged to arrive early and stay late.
Here’s a sampling of the evening’s events:
Celebrate Fibers Month in New Bedford
– WARP/WEFT: Fiber Art by five women artists at Alison Wells Gallery
– Knitting Demo at New Bedford Free Public Library
– Fine Cotton Goods and Yarns: A Survey of the New Bedford Textile Industry at Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum
– Stitch by Stitch Exhibit: Stitched Paintings by Elaine McBride at Gallery 65
– Depending on the Weather: Textile work about the environment at NBAM/Artworks!
Celebrate Women’s History Month
– International Women’s Day Event: Film and Panel Discussion at New Bedford Whaling Museum
– Women’s History Month Book Sale at Subtext Book Shop
– Dreams of Equality: A film about the first women’s rights convention at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
We Art NB
– Two new shows at UMD CVPA Star Store
– March of the Unwavering: Artists Working in Public Safety Positions
– Henry Hornstein’s Animalia: black and white photos of land and sea creatures
– Here’s Looking At You: Self Portraiture and the Art of Introspection at Gallery X
– Good Morning Fairhaven: photos by Adam Katz including collaborative work with body paint artist Melinda Abreau on The Wall at Travessia Urban Winery
– Swing By The South End! Closing Reception for Friendship at the Judith Klein Art Gallery
Live Music in Downtown New Bedford
– Open Mic Featured Performer Ric Allendorf at Café Arpeggio
– The Monteirobots play live in the dining room at Cork
– Kelly Lainey Crossing at Rose Alley Ale House
– The McCarthy Problem Band at the Pour Farm
More AHA! Awesomeness
– Gregg Harper CD Release Party at Gallery 65
– Our Lady of Assumption Youth Dance Troupe at Nativity Prep
– Sow Your Own Seeds at Buzzards Bay Coalition
– Artist Walk and Talk: take a tour with artists from the current exhibits at NBAM/Artworks!