AHA! presents 2nd Thursday year-round FREE nights of Art, History & Architecture programs in Downtown New Bedford with 37-venue partners.
Call us at 508-264-8859 or visit us at www.ahanewbedford.org.
The AHA! Project was formed in 1999 by a dedicated circle of cultural leaders, downtown businesses and individual artists. Since July of that year, the project has continuously presented its 2nd Thursday events. What originally included 14 venues now numbers 37 and spans eight galleries, three museums, The National Historical Park, City Hall and The Library, many of the downtown’s unique stores, restaurants and cafes as well as individual artist studios, a meditation center, several churches, The Bristol Building, The New Bedford Preservation Society and The UMass Dartmouth CVPA Star Store. AHA!’s mission is to collectively promote downtown culture and work towards greater sustainability of the downtown cultural scene and partner organizations.
AHA!’s articles on http://newbedford360.com are part of an expanding effort to bring more attention to the wealth of cultural events and experiences happening in downtown New Bedford.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 509-264-8859
The November 8th - “On Stage” AHA! Night
Join us on November 8th as AHA! spotlights the performing arts with a night On Stage. Included in the line-up are several preview performances, a dramatic tour of Ishmael's New Bedford, live music, a poetry reading, plus more. AHA! is proud to welcome three new partners, The Artificial Marketplace, featuring an unique collection of vintage objects and antiques; Market Street Condominiums located in the former Standard-Times Building showcasing the works of local artists; and the Wicked Mermaid café and gift shop offering a sampling of local food and craft. Participating AHA! venues will be open late offering a variety of exhibits, live music, shopping and fine dining.
GENERAL INFORMATION
All activities are FREE and open to the public. Year-round AHA! programming is funded in part by the Mass Cultural Council's John and Abigail Adams Arts Program, The Island Foundation, The City of New Bedford, the AHA! partners, individual supporters and in-kind marketing support from the Standard-Times and WBSM. For more information call 508-264-8859
First time visitors may want to start AHA! Night at the National Park Visitor Center (33 William Street). Complete program flyers with maps are also available at all AHA! venues starting the Tuesday prior to each event.