The brothers of Sigma Tau Gamma proudly invite you to the 3rd annual Veteran’s Appreciation Banquet. The purpose of this event is to raise funds for the Gold Star Mothers of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, who have supported the nation’s veterans and the families of our fallen heroes since 1928. …
Read More »The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical 5K
First and foremost, springtime in New England means the end of winter, but it also means road races. The very popular New Bedford Half Marathon took place last month, unofficially kicking off the South Coast road-race season. Many people will train hard to be able to run, walk, or ride …
Read More »Spotlight on Cork Wine & Tapas
Over the course of the ten years I have been working as a bartender, serving food and drinks to the residents and tourists of downtown New Bedford, A LOT has changed. Thankfully, those changes have been far more positive than negative. One of the changes is the amount of new …
Read More »Owner Spotlight: Catwalk Bar & Grille
The other day I had a chance to sit down and share a pint with one of New Bedford’s most well known, but not easily understood (because of his thick Irish brogue) bar owners, Barry Flynn. As co-owner of the Catwalk Bar and Grille, Barry is a key player in …
Read More »Denis Keohane: Self-Made in America
A few weeks ago, I ran into Denis Keohane at the Celtic Coffee House in downtown New Bedford. Denis is well known around the city as the co-owner of one of New Bedford’s most popular nightlife spots, and one of my favorite watering holes, the Catwalk Bar & Grille. While …
Read More »Local Spotlight: New Bedford Community Rowing
Head of the the organization: Carolyn McGonagle – Director How long has New Bedford Community Rowing been around? We began putting people on the water in June, 2010. What led to the formation of New Bedford Community Rowing? What is your purpose of this organization? We became an organization through …
Read More »St. Patrick’s Day in New Bedford
With St. Patrick’s Day falling on a Thursday this year, one might think there isn’t much going on in New Bedford. Well, that couldn’t be further from the truth. There will be more corned beef and cabbage, green beer, and live music than you can shake a clover at, with …
Read More »Musician Spotlight: Half Hearted Hero
So I am milling around on Facebook the other day, trying to seek refuge from my daily tasks that seem to have no end, when I stumbled upon this new band. They call themselves Half Hearted Hero, it turns out that I am good friends with one of the band …
Read More »Bermuda Shorts & Knobbly Knees’
With one of the worst New England winters in recent memory nearing an end, Bermuda Shorts & Knobbly Knees – a celebration to wish away the winter blues – is on tap at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, Friday, March 11, from 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. in the Jacobs …
Read More »ECHO Performing Arts Festival Troupe at the Whaling Museum
Marking one of its final public appearances, the ECHO Performing Arts Festival Troupe will perform at the New Bedford Whaling Museum on AHA! Night, Thursday, March 10 at 7:00 PM in the Cook Memorial Theater. Admission to this event is free. “Celebrate – Song, Dance and Story!” takes us on …
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