New Bedford Whaling Museum
18 Johnny Cake Hill
(508) 997-0046
The Museum is the largest museum in America devoted to the history of the American whaling industry and its greatest port. Through exhibits, publications, and programs, the Museum brings to life the whaling era and the history of the local area. It houses the most extensive collection of art, artifacts, and manuscripts pertaining to American whaling in the age of sail - late eighteenth century to the early twentieth, when sailing ships dominated merchant trade and whaling. Open daily 9am-5pm; till 9pm Thurs. in the summer.

New Bedford Art Museum
608 Pleasant Street
New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740
Visitor Service: 508-961-3099
Memorial Day through Labor Day: Daily 10am - 5pm. Thursday 10am - 7pm.
Labor Day through Memorial Day: Wednesday - Sunday, 12pm - 5pm. Thursday, 12pm - 7pm.
Year-round: AHA! Night, 5pm - 9pm.
The New Bedford Art Museum engages the public in experiencing, understanding and appreciating art. Founded in April 1996, the New Bedford Art Museum serves the SouthCoast region's community members and visitors. Located in the downtown historic district of the City of New Bedford, the Museum is housed in the Anthony J. Catojo Building, formerly a bank. The Museum consists of five galleries. On the first level are the Skylight Gallery, Heritage Gallery and the Upper Vault. On the lower level visit the Community Gallery and Lower Vault, with its distinctive circular safe door. Exhibitions change three times each year and vary in subject matter and artistic medium.

The New Bedford Whaling National Park Visitor Center
33 William Street
508-996-4095
Hours 9am-5pm daily
Commemorates a living history and heritage reaching back to New Bedford's dynamic era as the world's foremost whaling port during the 19th century. This one of a kind National Park incorporates businesses and homes within the bounds of its historic footprint creating a dynamic experience that blends history and present day.

Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum
396 County Street
(508) 997-1401
Built in 1834 and attributed to architect Richard Upjohn, this Greek revival residence was designed for Mr. Rotch, a prominent whaling merchant. This house and formal gardens are the best examples of the "brave houses and flowery gardens" described by Herman Melville in Moby-Dick.

Open year round. Mon.-Sat. 10am-4pm; Sun. Noon-4pm. Closed major holidays. Admission $5. FREE on AHA! Nights.
Email info@rjdmuseum.org

Zeiterion Theatre
684 Purchase Street
(508)997-5664 or box-office (508) 994-2900
Historic performing arts center open year-round. Hosts a variety of performances including the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra and children's educational programs. Zeiterion is a friend of AHA! and on occasion hosts AHA! Night groups.

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ArtWorks! Partners for the Arts and Community, Inc.
384 Achushnet Avenue
(508)-984-1588 fax: (508)984-1498

ArtWorks! Partners for the Arts and Community, Inc. is a vital community
arts center serving the residents and artists of Southeastern Massachusetts.
Our goal is to create an accessible environment which promotes participation
in the arts through exhibitions and education. ArtWorks! strives to
collaborate with diverse cultural groups to spark community engagement.

Our Space
Located in an historic 130 year old building in downtown New Bedford, our
four floors are filled with galleries, classrooms, a ceramic studio and teen
arts center. Exhibitions change every six to eight weeks, and are open free
of charge to the public Tuesday through Saturday, noon-5pm.

Throughout the year, arts education classes, artist talks, special events
and workshops are planned to compliment and expand our exhibits. ArtWorks!
is a special place to experience the creative process, meet working artists
and make or buy a work of art of your own!

Contact us: info@artworksforyou.org

Arthur Moniz Gallery
coner of William Street and Johnny Cake Hill (directly across from Whaling Museum entrance)
Open Mon.-Sat. 11am-5pm; Sun. seasonal schedule.
(508)992-6050
Works of art by Arthur Moniz. Graphite & watercolor paintings depict natural and rural scenes. Plus local artisan crafts, antiques and antique art.
Email a-moniz@rcn.com

Colo Colo Gallery
25 Centre Street
Owner/Artist Luis Villanueva
(508)496-4718
This commercial gallery features contemporary art including painting, sculptures and works on paper.
Email:luisvillanueva@luisvillanueva.com

Crowell's Fine Art and Custom Framing
382 Acushnet Avenue
(508) 992-5231
Fine Art - Museum Quality Restoration - Archival Custom Framing
Featuring the Artists Diane Cournoyer, Peter Dickison, Kate Levin, Stephen Remick, John Robson and John Vliet.

Cummings Building Studios
96 Williams Street, 2nd floor
(508)997-6477
A unique collective of artist studios, massage therapy and the Karma Body Shop.
Email: Teri Dane whalesongs1@juno.com

GALLERY X
169 William Street
(508)992-2675
Wed-Sun 11am-3pm
Gallery X is a contemporary, cooperative art gallery of Visual, Performing and Literary artist members and volunteers. A non-profit, tax-exempt organization, Gallery X promotes a mission of cultural outreach through community partnerships, educational programs, and monthly exhibits.

The former church building at 169 William St. has been transformed by Gallery X into two wonderful exhibition spaces: the Main Gallery upstairs is a large wide open space with high ceilings and two movable walls, and the Frederick Douglass Gallery located on the lower level. Each gallery space contains a stage for performances. There is a full kitchen on the lower level making the facility an ideal venue for hosting events. The building is fully handicapped accessible with an access ramp, a restroom and a wheel chair lift.
Gallery X collaborates with local arts and cultural organizations to promote and stimulate artistic awareness in the community. As a member and active participant of AHA!, Gallery X provides both art and culture free to the public.

Judith Klein Art Gallery
The Bristol Building
752 A Purchase Street
(508) 965-7396
Featuring a collection of fine art and high craft from SouthCoast artists.

mediumstudio
79 North Water Street
(508) 992-8546
Design for print and internet, advertising, marketing, corporate identity, etc. with performance / gallery space featruing local to national music and local area artists.

Michelle Carr Photography
36 North Water Street
(508)294-0921
The Southcoast's premier baby and children's photographer specializing in on location, candid, lifestyle photography. By appointment only.

The Tryworks Collection
5 Dover Street Building (Enter on the North Second Street side of the building by the elevator.)
Collection of folk art from around the world is now open on AHA! Nights due to Richard and Jean Kellaway's eagerness to share these exquisite treasures. There is much to see in this impressive collection located on the 3rd floor.

The University Gallery
UMass Dartmouth College of Visual & Performing Arts STAR STORE Campus
715 Purchase Street
(508) 999-8904
The University Art Gallery is located on the first floor in the Star Store in downtown New Bedford. The five story building also holds studios for the ceramics, printmaking, textile design/fiber arts, jewelry/metal, wood/furniture design, painting and sculpture programs. Also located on the first floor are the Crapo Gallery, Gallery 244, the Spring Street Gallery, a lecture hall, a computer room and offices.

The University Art Gallery features exhibition of local, national and international art. Catalogs, lectures and other educational programming is provided in connection with each exhibition. All exhibitions and events are free and open to the public. When an exhibition is on view, the gallery is open daily from 2-5pm. We often feature extended hours.

Artificial Marketplace
104 William Street
(508) 997-4509
A variable treasure trove of antiques, vintage and collectables.

bejeweled
26 Centre St.
(508) 990-1300
An eclectic collection of silver, gold and designer jewelry.
Hours: Tues - Sat, 10:00AM - 5:00PM

The Bedford Merchant
28 William Street
(508) 997-9194
This family owned gift shop specializes in usual merchandise and gift products. 

BLUSH beauty bar
29 Centre St.
(508) 991-2272
This cosmetics and skin care boutique features high-quality cosmetics, fragrances and skin-care products for both women and men. The boutique also offers spa services, make-up application, on-location bridal or special event services, cosmetics application instruction, and after-hours parties, among other services.

calico
173 Union Street
(508) 999-4147
Featuring designer lines Nature vs. Future, Safe, Guy Baxter, Kittenish, Laralu, and more! Hand-picked vintage clothing and accessories from 50's - early 90's.
Wed - Sun 12-5

Celia's Boutique
800 Purchase Street
(508) 994-3833
Casual and sophisticated women's apparel

The Crystal Garden, The Dolls Closet & The Green Lantern
772 Purchase Street
(508) 993-9420
Three specialty shops uner one roof. Doll clothes and accessories to fit 18" American Girl & Bitty; crystals, fossils, minerals, semi-precious stone jewelry & gifts; collectibles, gifts, souvenir postcards of historic Fairhaven and New Bedford's whaling days.
Tues. - Sat. 10am-5pm

Elaine's T-shirt
767 Purchase Street
(508) 999-2166
Don't leave without our Black Whale merchandise! Credit cards accepted.
Mon. -Sat. 10am-5pm
Email: theblackwhale@aol.com

Joe Piper, Celtic & World Musical Goods
106 William St.
(508) 984-1330
Joe Piper offers a variety of items including: new and used instruments, instruments on consignment, Lessons in guitar, piano accordion, bagpipes, mandolin, violin, fiddle, Native American Flute, flute & percussion.

NBAM's Gift Shop
608 Pleasant Street
(508) 961-3099
Cards, books and museum gifts.
Memorial Day through Labor Day: Daily 10am - 5pm. Thursday 10am - 7pm.
Labor Day through Memorial Day: Wednesday - Sunday, 12pm - 5pm. Thursday, 12pm - 7pm.

Salon Lola
165 Union Street
(508) 991-3940
A unique venue featuring creative hair design and innovative art exhibits.
Salon Hours: mon-fri 10-6pm, Sat 10-4pm
Email: salonlola4nb@yahoo.com

Solstice Skateboarding
102 William Street
(508) 994-8675
Just Skating.
Email: solsticeskateboarding@yahoo.com

The White Bouquet
763 Purchase Street
(508) 994-5400
Wedding floral design, event concepts, walk-in service, deliveries and FTD wire service.
Email: thewhitebouquet@yahoo.com

TL6 the Gallery
100 William St.
(508) 992-8100
TL6 The Gallery is a one-of-a-kind shop, specializing in handmade, unique and custom designs. The consigners who put their work in TL6 are local and regional artists making everything from jewelry and pottery, to handmade t-shirts and knits, to fine art paintings and photography. TL6 also carries fine retail lines such as MARUCA handbags, designs by GLASS-EYE STUDIOS, and ELIAS hand-blown glass.
Hours: Tues – Thurs & Sat  11am to 6pm, Fri -11am to 8pm

Travessia Urban Winery
760 Purchase Street
(774) 929-6534
We are a young and small winery but we have big dreams for the future.
We are excited to begin a quest for great wine produced with fruit grown right here in Southeast Masschusetts. Open Noon-6pm.

Venilia Gardens, Inc. / Ly Nevaeh
172 William Street
(508) 996-8800
Retail Training Program / Cultural Counseling Services
Venilia Gardens Incorporated (VGI) was established in 1992 to provide children and their families with a therapeutic milieu that would meet their clinical, cultural, and growth needs. VGI programs provide a supportive environment with trained and licensed bilingual/bicultural professionals utilizing a team approach. Monday to Friday: 7am-7pm
 

Vetu Gifts & Fine Consignment
143 Union Street
(508) 990-VETU (8388)
A unique shop featuring a fun and eclectic selection of gifts and specializing in personalized gifts for babies, jewelry and a  top selection of pre-loved, brand name designer clothing and accessories.
Tues - Fri 10am to 6pm, Sat -10am to 5pm, Sunday - Seasonal
Email:info@vetugifts.com

Café Arpeggio
800 Purchase Street
(508) 999-2233
An upscale café with a menu that includes scrumptious and healthy options.
Serving micro-roasted coffee, gourmet sandwiches, salads, soups, pastry and
homemade ice cream. The Café hosts Open Mic with Art Tebbetts every
Thursday evening from 7-10pm. Mon - Fri , Sat 8am - 5pm.

Catwalk Bar & Grille
34 Union Street
(508) 994-3355
Offering a varied menu, including weekly seafood specials and the best steak
tips in town! We invite you to our open-air rooftop deck, overlooking
historic downtown New Bedford and the waterfront. Join us for Live Music
Thursdays at 10pm. Open daily from 4:30pm-2am.

Cork Wine and Tapas Bar
90 Front Street
(508) 994-9463
Fine wine, cocktails and small plate tapas in an exquisite setting; Cork is a great place for people to meet, relax and enjoy conversation.

Destination Soups
141 Union Street
(508) 991-SOUP (7687)
Come on in for a bowl of soup, a bread-bowl, some delicious sides, or bring home a quart of soup for dinner! Mon-Fri 11am-6pm 

The Green Bean
740 Purchase Street
(508) 984-3300
Casual breakfast & lunch. Come relax in this modern downtown café with homemade baked goods, fresh squeezed juices & smoothies, soups, sandwiches and espresso drinks. Mon-Fri 6am-5pm, Sat 8am – 3pm.

Freestone's City Grill
41 William Street
(508) 993-7477
A New Bedford Institution in a restored 130 year old bank building. Award-Winning fish chowder, creative salads and dinners and daily specials. The place to be! Lunches and Dinner. Mon - Thurs 11:00 am - 10:00 pm, Fri & Sat 11:30 am - 11:00 pm. Open Sundays 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm except mid winter months.

Hibernia Irish Pub
109 William Street
(508) 984-4423
Traditional Irish Pub, good grub & live music.

The JuiceBox
285 Union Street
(774) 929-6559
Healthy, Natural and Delicious!
Menu includes smoothies, sandwiches and decadent desserts.

No Problemo
813 Purchase Street
(508) 984-1081
Casual Mexican food, live music.

On a Roll
149 Union Street
(508) 991-5200
Deli serving coffee, light breakfast, homemade baked goods, specialty sandwiches, paninis, soups, salads, Dels Frozen Lemonade. Seasonal outdoor seating.

Rose Alley Ale House
94 Front Street
(508) 858-5123
The "Ale House" is located in downtown New Bedford at the bottom of Rose Alley facing route 18. Featuring local micro brews, a full menu and live entertainment.

Spicy Lime
522 Pleasant Street
(508) 992-3330
Casual lunch & dinner. Stimulate your taste buds with this full menu of authentic Thai specialties. No MSG or transfat oil. 7 days a week 11 am – 9:30 pm.

Union City Grille
250 Union Street
(508) 992-1007
unioncitynb@verizon.net

Waterfront Grille
36 Homer's Wharf
(508) 997-7117
Overlooking the number one fishing port in the United States, Waterfront Grille has a casual atmosphere with spectacular views of New Bedford’s harbor and fishing fleet.  The seafood based menu is a compliment to New Bedford’s fishing industry and also includes high quality meat and poultry dishes.

First Unitarian Church in New Bedford
Corner of Union & County Street
An active urban Unitarian Universalist congregation in historic downtown new
bedford. Head out into the garden & walk the labyrinth or view the
Tiffany Mosaic depicting a seeker on a religious journey.

The New Bedford Friend’s Meeting House
83 Spring Street

New Bedford Preservation Society, Inc.
388 County Street
P. O. Box 1618
New Bedford, MA 02741
508-997-6425
Tues & Thurs (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) or by appt.
The Preservation Society is a private, non-profit organization run by private citizens who volunteer their time and effort to annual Holiday House Tours; a Spring House and Garden Tour; historical cemetery tours; a historic marker program; an urban landscaping program (New Bedford Re-Leaf); a self-guided series of interpretive booklets on historic New Bedford neighborhoods and their architecture; lectures on local history and many other programs.
Email nbps2000@yahoo.com

New Bedford Free Public Library
613 Pleasant Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
508 991-6275
Contacts:
Special Collections 508 961-3104
Library Administration 508 991-6279
A free public library since 1852, the New Bedford Free Public Library Art and Archives rooms acquire, preserve and provide access to records created by, for and about the community of New Bedford and the surrounding area. These materials include records of local government, manuscripts, rare printed books, lithographs, paintings, sketchbooks, catalogs, photographs, historical prints, broadsides, sheet music, architectural drawings, oral histories, material on local artists and maps concerned with the history of the community. The Library often hosts exhibits and performances on AHA! Night.

New Bedford Public Schools
Paul Roderigues Administration Building
455 County Street
(508) 997-4511
Superintendent's Art Gallery Exhibit: "Celebrating Creativity" over 100 pieces of exemplary student artwork. The exhibit is changed four times a year.
contact: Kerri Quinlan-Zhou, Director of Fine Arts x 3352

Ocean Explorium at New Bedford Seaport
148 Union Street
(508) 994-5400
It is the mission of the Ocean Explorium to establish New Bedford as a center for ocean science public education, with a particular emphasis on environmental stewardship and science literacy.

Pilgrim United Church of Christ, UCC
634 Purchase Street, at the corner of School St.
(508) 997-9086
This church has joined AHA! as a programming partner in order to provide a performance space for community groups and also to host their own cultural events. See listings for monthly offerings. Church sanctuary features a Tiffany mosaic and window which can be viewed on select AHA! Nights.

Waterfront Historic Area LeaguE
128 Union St.
(508) 997-1776
WHALE is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to promoting the value and reuse of greater New Bedford's historic structures through preservation, education and advocacy. WHALE is supported, in part, by its members and grants from the Island Foundation, Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Grimshaw-Gudewicz Foundation.

Working Waterfront Festival
Contact Laura Orleans: (508) 993-8894
Port of New Bedford, September 26 & 27, 2009
Celebrating Commercial Fishing, America's Oldest Industry

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SPONSORS 2009
Chiropractic USA
Domino’s Pizza
Paul and Donna Downey
Hall Keen
The Bristol Building
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

SPONSORS 2008
ADMS Publishing Group
Boston Medical Center Healthnet Plan
Bristol Building
City of New Bedford – Department of Tourism
College of Visual and Performing Arts – UMASS Dartmouth
Domino’s Pizza/New Bedford
HallKeen Lease & Management Office
Island Foundation
Lees Market
New Bedford Local Cultural Council
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
Southcoast Hospitals Group
SouthCoast Properties, Inc
Sovereign Bank
Webster Bank
Whaling City Sound
 
City Celebrates! Summer Thursdays and New Year’s Eve
Club Madeirense SS Sacremeto
First Citizens’ Credit Union
Greater New Bedford Community Health Center
Mayor’s Community and Educational Fund
New Bedford Credit Union
Peabody Properties
PAACA
Pencils, Inc
Sovereign Bank
Webster Bank
 
Fast Forward
New England Fast Ferry
CORK
Cardoza’s Wine Spirits Food Emporium
Santa Mamba
 
Media Sponsors throughout the Year
WBSM Radio
The Standard-Times
NewBedford360.com

SUPPORTING BUSINESSES

Bank of America

The Bristol Building

Centre Street Realty
30 Centre Street / The Elijah Heath Carpenter Building

Market Street Condominiums/New Renaissance Realty
6 Market Street at Pleasant Street
For questions please contact Jim Muse: (508) 984-7378
HAVE IT ALL! Downtown's newest luxury condo development located in the former Standard-Times and Boys' Club building. Featuring open and spacious expanses, floor to ceiling fireplaces, 18' ceilings, brick walls, all in a restored historic New Bedford building. Enjoy all that this seaport city has to offer, fine dining, world class museums, cobblestone streets and year round cultural events.

Domino's Pizza
Proud supporter of AHA!
Hours are M-Th 11am-11pm. Fri & Sat 11am-1am. Sunday Noon-11pm.
Piping hot 30-minute delivery downtown. Call (508) 999-2911

Lees Market
796 Main Road, Westport, MA 02790
Open 7 Days - 7AM-9PM

Southcoast Hospitals

Sovereign Bank

Union Street Lofts
These apartment lofts offer urban style and convenience to people who enjoy city living. Less than 1 hour from Boston, Cape Cod, Newport and Providence.

Whaling City Sound

AHA! COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING GROUPS

2008

• Bristol Community College
• Rhode Island Black Storytellers
• Greater New Bedford Earth Eve Procession of People Powered Floats
• Operation Clean Sweep
• Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District
• Tree City
• The New Bedford Early Literacy Consortium
• Schooner Ernestina
• New Bedford Historical Society
• AHOY! (ArtHistoryOceansYouth), an Invest-In-Kids/A.C.C.E.S.S. Art Corp.
• Bartleby Scrivener poetry group
• The Equal Marriage Coalition of the SouthCoast
• New Bedford Symphony Orchestra and the Symphony Shop.
• Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship Society
• YWCA New Bedford
• Azorean Maritime Heritage Society
• The Old Bedford Village Community Development Corporation
• Culture*Park
• Polish Women's Business and Professional Club
• Astronomical Society of Southern New England
• Southcoast Blood Bank at St. Luke's Hospital
• Brick by Brick
• The SouthCoast Children's Theatre
• Oceanarium WOW Mobile
• The Family Center
• The New Bedford Police Department
• SMILES Mentoring
• Veterans Transitions House
• New Bedford Public Schools