ARTWORKS
SWEETHEART PAINTING PARTY

The Class
Date: Friday, February 14
Time: 5-7pm
Instructor: Devin ‘Nived’ McLaughlin
Tickets: $45 Non-Members | $40.50 Members (includes all materials)
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Event Details
Join us at the New Bedford Art Museum on Valentine’s Day for a fun and creative paint party! In this 2-hour workshop, you’ll follow step-by-step instructions to create your own 16×20 canvas masterpiece. Personalize your artwork with custom colors and messages to make it extra special. Work independently or team up with your sweetheart to create a collaborative keepsake.
BONUS CRAFT: With the purchase of a ticket you will also be able to decorate a heart-shaped ornament made using alcohol-based inks – a lovely addition to your Valentine’s Day gift or keepsake!
FriYAY

Friday, February 7
6-8pm
Free Concert For All
Folk, soul, pop, electronica, rock, hip-hop, and jazz, are just some of the genres you might hear at any given FriYAY event. Curated by Scott Bishop, a New Bedford-based singer, songwriter, and sound sculptor, visitors hear local musicians play a two-hour set.
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Ensemble
Since forming in fall 2024, Lori Gomes and guitarist Hercules Tomar Lobo have performed at the Cape Verdean American Association Gala and New Bedford’s AHA Night.
Lori Gomes
A New Bedford native and owner of Beauty Union salon, Lori has 30+ years in the beauty industry, mentoring stylists and connecting students to opportunities in theater and film, including Castle Rock and Free Guy.
An accomplished vocalist, Lori’s style blends Motown, jazz, and Cape Verdean Morna. She has collaborated with artists like Jubu Smith and performed for the President of Cape Verde. Her upcoming solo album reflects her diverse musical influences.
TWIRL & WHIRL

Twirl & Whirl
Tuesday, February 11
6:30 – 7:30pm
Free For All
From cutting-edge modern dance to ballet, noted dancers, choreographers, and visiting guest choreographers curate performances, lectures, and workshops to introduce various dance forms.
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This Month: In Response To Nebulae: The Universe Unveiled
Steve Vaughn, professional dancer, and a select group of student dancers from Tabor Academy in Marion and The Gold School Dance Art in Brockton will perform a response to Nebulae: The Universe Unveiled, currently on display at New Bedford Art Museum. The group will present a series of solo and small group dances that interpret the museum’s collection and ponder, “how far inward must we look to imagine vastness of space?”
Hercules Tomar Lobo
Hercules, a skilled guitarist, has performed with renowned Cape Verdean artists like his brother Ildo Lobo and Boy G Mendes across Europe, the U.S., and Cape Verde. His music spans jazz, Bossa Nova, and Morna, inspired by artists like Cesaria Évora and George Benson.