For this week’s Musician Spotlight, I had a chance to speak with Christy Alferes, of the band Abby Normal. Read on to find out what the lead singer of this great local band has to say about their music, playing shows in the New Bedford area, and the great name …
Read More »The John Stein Quartet Concert to Benefit the YWCA
Guitarist John Stein and his Quartet return to the Wamsutta Club in downtown New Bedford on Friday night, February 18 at 8 pm, for a jazz concert. The concert is presented by Whaling City Sound and proceeds benefit the YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts. The last time The John Stein Quartet was …
Read More »Owner Spotlight: Monster Mini-Golf
Company Name: Monster Mini-Golf Location: 8 Sarahs Way, Fairhaven, MA. (508)999-4222 Hours of Operation: Tues: Thurs:2:00 pm – 9:00 pm Fri:2:00 pm – 10:00 pm Sat:12:00 pm – 10:00 pm Sun: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm February Vacation Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11am-9pm, Friday 11am-10pm. Owner Full Name: Joe Sousa How long …
Read More »Musician Spotlight: Corey Zaccari
In this week’s Musician Spotlight, we take a closer look at an artist that has been playing in the New Bedford area for a long time. Although he’s enjoyed measures of success with his solo material, as well as part of a band, I personally don’t think Corey Zaccari has …
Read More »Financial Portfolios 101: A Guide to Ensuring Your Financial Future
Let’s say you are interested in starting your first Financial Portfolio. Maybe we should begin by asking, “What is a Financial Portfolio?” For starters, a financial portfolio is a combination of different types of investments intended to grow over a fixed period of time. For the person who is just …
Read More »New Year, New You: How to Reach Your Pinnacle Strength
It’s no secret that the most common New Year’s resolution is to become healthier and to get into better shape. There are a multitude of television shows dedicated to inspiring people to get fit and lose weight, like The Biggest Looser (NBC), I Used To Be Fat (MTV), Celebrity Fit …
Read More »Winter Storm Causes Blood Supply Shortages On The East Coast
Red Cross Blood Regions in the southeast reported that more than 6,000 blood donations could not be collected due to the storm which paralyzed the South. In the northeast, Red Cross Blood Regions reported that nearly 2,000 blood donations were not collected last Wednesday as the snow was still falling. …
Read More »The Best Bars for Watching the NFL Playoffs
The NFL Playoffs began this past Saturday, as the Seahawks upset the Saints and the Jets beat the Colts on a last second field goal. I have several friends who lost a total of $550 betting on the Jets-Colts game. I thought it was funny; they didn’t. Sunday’s action saw …
Read More »New Bedford’s Comprehensive Guide to New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve has always been a great time for celebration around the world. Here in New Bedford it’s no different… we make it one of the most sensational nights to go out and about the city. There are family-friendly events for people of all ages to enjoy, and there …
Read More »1st Annual Ft. Phoenix Polar Plunge
For those of you who have participated in the previous Polar Plunges at Ft. Phoenix, I know what you’re thinking: How is this year’s plunge the First Annual Polar Plunge? Haven’t I been doing this for the past ten years? I have answers to your questions, but first I need …
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