AHA! (Art, History & Architecture)
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 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.
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"Changing Façade IV” AHA! Night
- By AHA! (Art, History & Architecture)
- Published 04/24/2008
- Tourism , Places to Visit , Arts & Culture , Announcements & Press Releases
Be inspired by the "Changing Facade" of a cultural city. Explore the new faces and places of the downtown landscape. This forth year of the Changing Facade May AHA! night highlights the new and expanded businesses of the past year, young entrepreneurs and innovative artists, and exciting programs offered by the AHA! partner venues.
April 10th - "Emergence" AHA! Night - New Bedford
- By AHA! (Art, History & Architecture)
- Published 03/26/2008
- Announcements & Press Releases , Arts & Culture
The April 10th AHA! night presents a medley of New Bedford's emerging artists including the budding talents of New Bedford Public School students and the highly regarded year-end UMass Dartmouth design, artisanry and fine art exhibitions. This evening is also the annual Earth Eve Procession comprised of people-powered floats created in collaboration with community partners and highlighting current environmental issues.
Announcing “AHA! Fast Forward”, a Fundraising EventSunset Tapas Dinner Cruise on the New England Fast Ferry & Waterfront Reception
- By AHA! (Art, History & Architecture)
- Published 03/19/2008
- Historic New Bedford , Arts & Culture , Announcements & Press Releases
NEW BEDFORD, MA – On Saturday, April 5, 2008 the downtown New Bedford AHA! (Art History Architecture) cooperative project will host a fundraising event - AHA! Fast Forward. The event will begin with a Sunset Tapas Dinner and Wine Cruise on the New England Fast Ferry (boarding at 5:30 p.m./departing at 6 p.m.) followed by a waterfront Dessert and Dancing Reception at the ferry terminal from 8 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The terminal, at 49 State Pier, New Bedford, will be transformed for the evening into a stylish night spot. A cash bar will be available and there will be a silent auction full of unique items.
New Bedford March 13th - Muddy March AHA! Night
- By AHA! (Art, History & Architecture)
- Published 02/26/2008
- Announcements & Press Releases , Arts & Culture , Historic New Bedford
“Muddy March” AHA! Night celebrates the earth beneath our feet and the feel of clay in our hands. Visitors may try their hand at the potter’s wheel, watch the creation of life-sized mud paintings and learn about how quahoggers dig in the muck for the savory seafood. On exhibit will be ceramics by local artists that are both intricate and functional. This evening will also feature several artist lectures from recently opened exhibits, live music and the much anticipated Echo Performing Art Festival at the Whaling Museum. Participating AHA! venues will be open late offering a variety of exhibits, live music, shopping and fine dining.
AHA! Celebrates Black History Month - Sponsored by Domino’s Pizza
- By AHA! (Art, History & Architecture)
- Published 01/30/2008
- Announcements & Press Releases , Arts & Culture , Places to Visit , Tourism
AHA! New Bedford invites you to celebrate Black History Month. This month the focus is on the rich cultural history and contributions of people of color to the city of New Bedford. Special programs this evening includes a screening Frederick Douglass: Profile in Courage at the Whaling Museum followed by a dramatic reading at Friends Meeting House. Other programs include a talk dispelling 20 myths about the Schooner Ernestina and a panel discussion of Cape Verdean contributions to the working waterfront. There will be a special performance by the Rhode Island Black Story Tellers at ArtWorks!, Marissa Terryce at NBAM and an open drum circle at Joe Piper. Also featured this evening are more live music, new exhibits and fine dining.
AHA! Presents Fire and Ice on New Bedford's Purchase Street
- By AHA! (Art, History & Architecture)
- Published 12/11/2007
- Announcements & Press Releases , Arts & Culture , Historic New Bedford , Places to Visit , Tourism
AHA! will be joining First Night as a FREE venue on December 31st from 5-9pm with a "Fire and Ice" celebration in downtown New Bedford. AHA! Program Director Lee Heald states that AHA! received over $90,000 in in-kind support in 2007 from local non-profit venues and businesses and that this evening is as a way of showing appreciation to the downtown community and partner venues.
New Bedford: The city where Food & Culture meet
- By AHA! (Art, History & Architecture)
- Published 10/29/2007
- Food & Drink
From casual cafés to the pinnacle of fine dining, the city’s hub offers unique culinary experiences infused with multi-cultural influences and spanning the entire range of venues. Here is a rundown on just a few of your dining choices in downtown New Bedford that are sure to please.
The November 8th - “On Stage” AHA! Night - New Bedford
- By AHA! (Art, History & Architecture)
- Published 10/23/2007
- Arts & Culture , Announcements & Press Releases
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.
New Bedford & the things that make you go... AHA!
- By AHA! (Art, History & Architecture)
- Published 09/28/2007
- Arts & Culture
The city of New Bedford is morphing once again into something new and beautiful! To those who have lost faith in this city’s ability to emerge and take flight once again, we ask this: Have YOU stepped outside lately? Have you stopped for a moment to really listen and look around at all the beauty within this great city? Take a look at these photos for just a small glimpse at the beauty here so many already see. There are some moments in time captured here that may just make you go…AHA!
New Bedford Events & Photos
- By AHA! (Art, History & Architecture)
- Published 08/21/2007
- Places to Visit , Arts & Culture
There are wonderful and interesting things happening in the city of New Bedford every day. Have you been a part of them lately? Take a look at this photo gallery of New Bedford things that make you go...AHA!
Splurge Worthy: Shopping in New Bedford
- By AHA! (Art, History & Architecture)
- Published 07/3/2007
- Places to Visit
If you are looking for the best in fine or funky art, antiques, jewelry, or maybe just a unique item that is NOT mass-produced, you will want to set aside time this summer for shopping in Downtown New Bedford. The following galleries, boutiques and eclectic shops are sure to contain a few “splurge worthy” items.
Intriguing Lectures & Workshops in New Bedford
- By AHA! (Art, History & Architecture)
- Published 07/3/2007
- Education , Arts & Culture
New Bedford‘s cultural scene presents plenty of opportunities to learn and discover something new. Plan a trip to the historic downtown around one of these lectures or sign up for a workshop that will connect you with the educators and artists who make New Bedford a fascinating place to be.
ON VIEW: New Art Exhibits in New Bedford
- By AHA! (Art, History & Architecture)
- Published 05/5/2007
- Arts & Culture
It is always worth stopping in at any of New Bedford’s exhibition spaces, particularly so when the artists and galleries are trying something new. See these intriguing new exhibitions…
New Bedford: Live Music in the City
- By AHA! (Art, History & Architecture)
- Published 05/5/2007
- Arts & Culture
Music is always best when experienced live and it's local. Here is a round up of New Bedford's wealth of live music in the heart of this cultural city. Spend a night out soaking it in. You'll love it!
Step into New Bedford History
- By AHA! (Art, History & Architecture)
- Published 05/5/2007
- Historic New Bedford
Have you looked closely at New Bedford's familiar landmarks? Come spend a day in the city, see the beauty within and learn more about it's treasures...