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AHA! Night: NB Cultures
AHA! Night: NB Cultures on Thursday, September 11th! It's a celebration of the history, creativity, and diversity that make New Bedford the dynamic city it is today. September's AHA! Night is sponsored by Hawthorn Medical.
Here's a preview of what's happening:
▶️ Listen to traditional Cape Verdean music from Harmony Band at The Stepping Razor!
▶️ This month's Seaport Sessions features a Fado quartet led by Fadista Sandy Batista.
▶️ Hear from Hartman Deetz as he discusses the Wampum tradition at Bushwood Tailors OppShop, where you can also explore his jewelry (featured in this month's AHA! Night advertising).
▶️ There you can also learn how to play Marralhinha, a traditional Azorean marble-and-dice board game, and learn more about Não me Digas, a pop-up event for conversational Portuguese.
▶️ At Gallery X, experience the historical reenactment of the Strike of 1928 by the New Bedford Textile Workers Union and explore a special exhibit of textile art about mill workers by Deborah Baronas.
▶️ The New Bedford Whaling Museum presents the opening of the International Guild of Knot Tyers Exposition, which celebrates New Bedford’s deep maritime traditions while spotlighting the artistry of knot-tying practices from around the world.
▶️ Come to the opening receptions of The Shape of Who We Are: Exploring Identity and I Return With a Feeling of Us: The Photography of Anthony Barboza at the New Bedford Art Museum.
Events are added to the schedule daily, so check the aha! website for more details.
