Evening combines city 'secrets,' 9/11 tribute
This is an example of work by Jodi Apeseche in "Exploration ... A Monotype Journey" at Wilson Stein Gallery, where she is this month's guest artist. |
Tonight's AHA! aims to draw participants into an affirming night of art, culture and reflection.
This month, AHA! has a dual focus. The "Secrets of the City" theme highlights the fascinating historical stories and current-day talents of New Bedford, and a poetry reading and "Community Flag of Hopes for the Future" at the Seamen's Bethel will allow all AHA! visitors to take a moment to reflect on this 9/11 anniversary.
In addition, all the AHA! museum and gallery partners open their doors with exhibits, openings, music and more.
Featured "Secrets of the City" events include:
Enjoying the architecture of handsome homes and learning about the families who lived in them as the Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum and the New Bedford Preservation Society join forces. A 6 p.m. walking tour with NBPS volunteer Bruce Barnes departs from the RJD at 396 County St. and returns to the museum for refreshments under the tent afterwards.
At A Frugal Woman's Museum, 52 Union St., you can learn about Hetty Green. Did you know that the richest woman in the world was born here in New Bedford? Learn how she amassed her fortune and where the money has gone as Edith Nichols portrays Hetty and presents a short film about her life. Shows run all night long. Stop in to meet Hetty in person!
Learn about the local history of the Underground Railroad at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Visitor Center. Frank Barrows, park ranger, leads an extensive Underground Railroad walking tour that shares the fascinating history of how escaped persons from slavery found refuge in New Bedford. Tour starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Visitor Center (33 William St.) and lasts 1 hour.
Discover the site of Old Liberty Hall. Join Frank Barrows on the steps of OceAnna Restaurant to learn about the hall that once stood here and the bell that rang out as a signal to those involved in the Underground Railroad. A short talk and Q&A will take place at 8 pm at William and Purchase streets.
Visit the Arthur Moniz Gallery, 26 Centre St., and discover the past and present architecture of New Bedford. View original pen & ink drawings of whaling and textile houses which are still standing today. These originals are featured in the book "Towers, Turrets and Tenements" illustrated by Mr. Moniz for the Waterfront Historic Area LeaguE.
Do you know about artMOBILE? …Celebrate artMOBILE's summer of activity with local New Bedford children at the closing exhibit of "artMOBILE: Exploring Printmaking" at New Bedford Art Museum, 608 Pleasant St. Take advantage also of the chance to see two major exhibits that close tomorrow: "The Etchings of R. Swain Gifford" and "Vault Series Focus: Ben Frank Moss."
AHA! invites the community to come together on this anniversary evening of 9/11 for a night of poetry in the Seamen's Bethel (15 Johnny Cake Hill). Featured poets from "Mercy of Tides: Poems for a Beach House," published by Salt Marsh Pottery Press, will read on the hour and the half hour, and the public is invited to also read their own poetry or other short writings that have personal meaning. All visitors to the bethel can also write down their world hopes and place them onto a "Community Flag of Hopes for the Future."
Additional AHA! events:
Gallery X (169 William St.) presents Cuisine Art! A Night of Artful Food and M'masterpieces, when artists and chefs are invited to exhibit their visual and gastronomical delights. And new this year -- the SPAM carving competition! Show off your carving skills using everyone's favorite canned meat! Open to adults and kids of all ages.
ArtWorks! at Dover Street (384 Acushnet Ave.) presents two new shows. For details, see Page 7. Remarks at 6:30 p.m.
The New Bedford Whaling Museum (Johnny Cake Hill and William Street) screens "Whale Rider," rated PG-13, at 6:30 p.m. The movie is a beautiful, well-told story of a young girl's journey through life in a traditional coastal village in New Zealand. (The movie runs 105 minutes, but visitors are encouraged to stop in for any portion of the film.)
UMD Collage of Visual and Performing Arts Star Store (715 Purchase St.) delves into crafts both past and present with two exhibit openings: "Craft Transformed -- Program in Artisanry: 1985-88 Swain School of Design, 1988-2002 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth" in The University Art Gallery and "Wood, Metal, Fiber, Clay: Work by Graduate Students in the Program of Artisanry" in Gallery 244.
Tonight's opening reception at Ernie's Deli and Desserts (149 Union St.) features Heather Larkin's handpainted wearable sandals; impressionist photographs by Claudin Poyant and ceramics by Chad Frownfelter. Meet the artists, listen to live music in the courtyard, and shop the farmers' market in Wings Court.
Come hear the live music at the top of Centre Street by Shipyard Wreck and enjoy browsing all of the Centre and Water Street galleries. Centre Street Gallery (29 Centre St.) welcomes oil painter Melanie Chartier, a UMD graduate, who will display and demonstrate still life with florals and fruits, and ocean scenes. Wilson-Stein Gallery (25 Centre St.) presents: "Exploration...A Monotype Journey" with visiting artist, Jodi Apeseche.
All activities are FREE and open to the public. AHA! is sponsored in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, National Endowment for the Arts, The Island Foundation, Crapo Foundation, New Bedford Economic Development Council and the City of New Bedford, Mayor Frederick M. Kalisz, Jr.. For more information call (508) 264-8859 or visit www.ahanewbedford.org
First time visitors may want to start AHA! Night at the NHP Visitor Center (33 William St.). Complete program fliers with maps are also available at all AHA! venues.
This story appeared on Page C12 of The Standard-Times on September 11, 2003.
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