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Second Thursday of Every Month New Bedford Presents AHA! Arts and Culture Nights


Come to AHA! (Art, History, Architecture) nights and experience the wealth of art and culture available in downtown New Bedford. On the second Thursday of each month, between the hours of 5:00 and 9:00 p.m., downtown museums are open free to the public and galleries, merchants, restaurants and arts organizations welcome everyone with free performances of music, theater, dance, lectures, exhibit openings and more. These nights have a variety of events right for families and adults of all ages. Pickup complete program guides at the National Park Servcie Visitor Center at 33 William Street. Free parking is available at Custom House Square.

 

Following is a list of AHA! nights and themes for 2005:


January 13 - "Black and White Nite"

February 10 - "Downtown Scavenger Hunt"

March 10 - "Live on Stage"

April 14 - "In Full Bloom"

May 12 - "Emerging Artists"

June 9 - "Creation on Location"

July 14 - "Summer Sounds"

August 11 - "Kids Rule"

September 8 - "A Night of Walking Tours"

October 13 - "A Storyteller's Dream"

November 10 - "Culture 101"

December 8 - "The Creative Holiday"

For detailed schedule of events and more information vist the AHA! Website at www.ahanewbedford.org or call 508-264-8859.

 
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