What better way to start the holiday season than with a stroll downtown? New Bedford’s holiday season kicked off with countless activities including shopping, crafts, performances and fire truck rides. Families, couples and friends filled the streets and shops downtown this past weekend, the 3rd and 4th of December, for …

By Laura Coffin The New Bedford Museum of Glass has reinstalled its extensive display of American historical glass at New Bedford City Hall after a two month hiatus. The exhibit was temporarily closed during the City’s lead paint abatement program earlier this year.  More than 500 examples of glass relating …

Downtown New Bedford, Inc. has organized 4th annual Downtown Holiday Stroll on Saturday & Sunday, December 3rd and 4th from 12 noon to 4 pm.  Santa Claus will arrive at Custom House Square by antique fire truck at noon and set up shop in Mare’ Studios and Gallery on Centre …

Although the ancient practice of yoga started more then 2,500 years ago, you can still stop in a class today and experience ancient traditions, which include poses, breathing techniques and group chants. Over the past year and a half of teaching yoga, I’ve found that until a student really understands …

Our 2012 list can be found here: http://www.newbedfordguide.com/new-bedford-2012-christmas-holiday-schedule/2012/11/15 The following community events will take place throughout the City of New Bedford during the month of December to celebrate the holiday season. When shopping, please consider local retailers! The City of New Bedford offers FREE 2-hour parking at most paid parking locations. …

Last Saturday, the 19th of November, pet lovers gathered at The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center for a special event with famous dog trainer Victoria Stilwell, where she demonstrated her positive dog training methods using local rescue dogs. Positive dog training involves rewarding a dog for desired behaviors. “A reward can be …

The 2012 parking program can be found here: http://www.newbedfordguide.com/new-bedfords-2012-holiday-parking-program/2012/11/21. In an effort to encourage everyone to do their holiday shopping in New Bedford, the City is offering a special Holiday Parking Program. Effective Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2011 through Sunday, January 1, 2012 the City of New Bedford will offer FREE …

The New Bedford Crawler Series: New Bedford as seen by the people who live and work there. As I stepped out of my car on a fall morning in downtown New Bedford, I was drawn by the strong salty smell of the ocean and the omnipresent cry of the local …

The Dock-u-mentaries film series continues on Friday, November 18th at 7pm with After the Storm: Lessons from the Northern Edge, a film by JD Marlow and Amanda Bergeron. The film will be shown in the theater located at the New Bedford Visitor’s Center on 33 William Street. For centuries fishermen …

2012 New Bedford Veterans day Parade details can be found at: http://www.newbedfordguide.com/new-bedford-veterans-day-parade-and-services/2012/11/07 The City of New Bedford Veteran’s Day Parade will step off from Buttonwood Park at Rockdale Avenue and Court St. at 10am on Friday, November 11th.  The parade will proceed East on Union Street to the reviewing stand located …