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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 509-264-8859
KIDS RULE AHA! Night August 9th, 5-9 pm.
Kids Rule in the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park! On August 9th the National Park co-presents an AHA! celebration exploring the connection between New Bedford’s whaling history and the present-day city. An 8pm Busted Fro performance of spoken word about the power of people and place headlines this night. Local youth talent, the Toe Jam Puppet Band, a historical walking tour, and demonstrations from sailors knots to a "Skate Jam" round out the kid focus. The full range of AHA! partner galleries, museums and venues are also open providing ample attractions for all age visitors. New this month: Gallery X's exhibit benefiting the artists displaced by Hurricane Katrina; a film from The Hope Collaborative; several live music stages including original jazz on Centre Street, and the newest AHA! partner Attia Clothing who brings designer labels to 173 Union Street.
View August AHA! graphics by Mediumstudio: http://www.ahanewbedford.org
Go to complete venues listings: http://www.ahanewbedford.org/calendar
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.
Directions: From I-195 E or W. Take Exit 15 (Rte. 18). Follow Rte 18 to 2nd traffic signal; take a right onto Union St. At the first traffic signal take a right onto Second Street and take your first left for parking in Custom House Square or continue on two blocks to the Elm Street garage. On-street parking also available for free after 6 pm.