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SUMMARY:DATMA Design Days: Winged Creatures and Marine Life with Chuck Hauck
DESCRIPTION:DATMA Design Days: Winged Creatures and Marine Life with Chuck Hauck\n10:00 – 12:00 pm\nNew Bedford Free Public Library\, 613 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA 02740 \nJoin New Bedford artist Chuck Hauck at the New Bedford Free Public Library for a family-friendly bug-making activity using upcycled materials. This drop-in activity was inspired by Hauck’s installation\, Wind and Water: Life Above and Below\, newly on view in the library’s historic rotunda\, and featuring now-extinct bugs and marine life from millions of years ago. This program is open to all ages\, and attendees will leave with a creature constructed by hand and ready to paint. \nSign-up is requested but not required. To sign-up\, email programs@datma.org. \nDrop-in. All Ages. \n 
URL:https://datma.org/event/datma-design-days-winged-creatures-and-marine-life-with-chuck-hauck/
LOCATION:New Bedford Free Public Library\, 613 Pleasant Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks & Workshops
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SUMMARY:In the Field: An Arborist Tour of Buttonwood Park
DESCRIPTION:In the Field: An Arborist Tour of Buttonwood Park\nButtonwood Park\, Zoo Entrance\n425 Hawthorn St\, New Bedford\, MA\nFriday\, September 11\nRain Date: Friday\, September 18\n10:00 – 11:00 am \nJoin arborist\, Keely Zuber\, for an informative tour of the diverse tree species that extend throughout the grounds of Buttonwood Park. The tour will take place along Buttonwood Park’s pedestrian path. This historic park was one of seven iconic parks originally planned by Charles Eliot during his apprenticeship for the world-renowned architectural firm of Frederick Law Olmsted\, who also designed New York City’s Central Park and Boston’s Emerald Necklace. Along the way\, attendees will learn more about Bug Out\, DATMA’s newest public art installation developed in partnership with Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School\, and currently on view throughout the park. \nThis dog-friendly drop-in tour will start by the entrance to the Buttonwood Park Zoo. Attendees are encouraged to pick up a copy of Peterson First Guide To Trees: A beginner-friendly field guide identifying 243 trees across six leaf-type categories\, with 200 vivid color illustrations by George A. Petrides and Roger Tory Peterson before the tour. \nAll DATMA programs are 100% free to the public. \n  \n 
URL:https://datma.org/event/in-the-field-an-arborist-tour-of-buttonwood-park/
LOCATION:425 Hawthorn St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 425 Hawthorn St\, New Bedford\, MA\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fall Ball: Get your tickets today!
DESCRIPTION:Fall Ball: Habitat\nFriday\, October 2nd\, from 6:00-8:30PM \n@ The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub\n  \nWhen: Friday\, October 2\, 2026\nTime: 6:00-8:30 pm\nLocation & Address: 791 Purchase Street\, New Bedford\, MA @ THE VAULT\nCost: $150 per person (Limited 50% reduced tickets for artists\, teachers\, and NPO employees \nTickets available online here.\n\n\n\nBring your “Glam” & Join the Fun! From street to chic and off the wall\, creative attire encouraged for all! Wear your best Flora & Fauna to this year’s gala as we work together to support public art and art education.\n\n\nTicket Tier\n$150 per ticket \n$85 per ticket available to non-profit employees\, artists\, and teachers \n$1250 Per Table for 8 guests \nDon’t worry\, there will still be plenty of places to sit\, but we designate specific tables for those who reserve them for their guests only. \n \n\nEvent Details:\nWhen:  Friday\, October 2nd\, from 6:00-8:30PM \nWhere:  Join us in Downtown New Bedford\, MA at The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub \nAddress:  791 Purchase St\, New Bedford\, MA 02740 (Our parking recommendations are below.) \n\n\nFull Description of the Evening:\nThe night includes music by DJ Claudia DeeBee\, our specialty cocktail called “The Roger”and hors d’oeuvres provided by Greg Morton’s Catering\, and a silent auction ranging from original artwork to gift certificates to local businesses. The anticipated attendance is 200 guests. This year\, our special feature is the playful theatrical stage artwork by New Bedford based Alyn Carlson Designs who is transforming The Vault into a new and unique ecosystem of art. Wear your best flora and fauna to win from the range of best dressed awards juried by Jeffrey of Jeffrey Westport. \nCome celebrate with us\, while bidding on silent auction items & lucky draws\, and bringing your glam for the “Most Vogue Attire” in the following categories: Most Techy\, Most Glam\, Most Like Your Favorite DATMA Artwork\, Most Creative\, Most Flora\, and Most Fauna. Winners determined by special guest juror\, Jeffrey of Jeffrey Westport. \n\nParking:\n1. Street parking (free after 5pm) \n2. The main lot on 174 Union Street New Bedford\, MA 02740\, a block from the event (courtesy of Boulder on Union) \n3. The overflow lot behind Boulder on Union\, the entrance to the lot is located at 83 School Street\, just around the corner from the Boulder on Union building\, two blocks from the event. \n4. Elm Street Parking Garage: 51 Elm St\, New Bedford\, MA 02740\, about five blocks from the event. \n\n\nImmersive sculptures\, silent auction\, fashion\, and delicious libations are made possibly by the following 2026 supporters:\n  \nListings to come… \n  \nEvent Support Courtesy of:\n  \nListings to come… \n  \nSupporting Artists:\n  \nListings to come… \n  \n\nFall Ball Committee Members\nGayle Mandle\, Anthi Frangiadis\, Hannah Haines\, Amelia Koch\, Nancy Hammer\, Emily Bungert\, Coco Mandle\, and special thanks to Lara Harrington and Liv Haines Gauthier\, our 2026 Party Chairs.\n\n\nCan’t make it to the event? Please consider visiting https://datma.org/donate/ to help us produce free & accessible public art in New Bedford. For questions regarding sponsorship inquiries\, please contact Lindsay Mis at director@datma.org.\n \n*To avoid online processing fees\, consider sending DATMA a check for your tickets. Mail your check to DATMA’s NEW Headquarters located: 1213 Purchase Street\, Suite 206\, New Bedford\, MA 02740. Include your email so we will send you a confirmation email acknowledging your check has been received and your name(s) is on our list. \n  \n \n 
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LOCATION:The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub\, 791 Purchase Street\, New Bedford\, RI\, 02740\, United States
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