Announcements

Saturday night at the Blues For The Blue Concert, I witnessed an incredible performance.  Held at The Tifereth Israel Congregation (an incredible venue, by the way), this concert was for the benefit of The Ocean Explorium in downtown New Bedford.  Dozens of merchants donated products and services for the silent …

This Thursday, March 10th, is AHA! Night, when we celebrate the people and places, stories and songs that make New Bedford one of our favorite things. Hear about what people collect & visit one of the largest spaces for antiques in New England. Art New England magazine has made NB …

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 …

Spring has come! Baseball is a favorite pastime of Ruth and Abby, the 1850’s ladies.  New Bedford has a long and interesting baseball history.  New Bedford High School’s first baseball team dates back to 1858, and the South Coast hosted dozens of teams at that time. Join the ladies to …

This Thursday as part of AHA! Night, join Bruce Barnes of the New Bedford Preservation Society for a trolley tour of the South End of New Bedford.  Then, stop off at the Hathaway Mill on Cove Street for a reception at New England Demolition and Salvage and Circa Vintage Wear. …

The Ocean Explorium, with generous support from the Women’s Fund of the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts, announces its third annual speaker series, aimed at promoting the STEM fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, to girls and young women. The Girls Interested in Real Life Science (GIRLS) series will …

Troop 7 New Bedford is looking for boys ages 11 and up from the Greater New Bedford area that want to participate in fun and challenging outdoor activities and are looking to make new friends. During our meetings, boys will have the opportunity to learn about the fun activities in …

Next Thursday, March 3rd, young professionals will gather at the Rose Alley Ale House to beat the winter blues with food, drinks and a healthy dose of enthusiasm for their community. Cocktails with a Cause, a free event sponsored by United Way of Greater New Bedford, was created to expose …

On Saturday, March 5th,12-year-old guitar virtuoso Quinn Sullivan will join Neal McCarthy and Friends for the Blues for the Blue concert at the Ocean Explorium. “We are happy to highlight Quinn and his extraordinary talent”, said Jen Costa, coordinator of the event. “It’s not every day that a gifted 12-year-old …

The City of New Bedford’s Conservation Commission invites the public to explore the beauty of New Bedford’s wetlands through photography. They are seeking photographs that highlight New Bedford’s wetlands displaying any flora, fauna, or natural landscape. The goal of this contest is for everyone to become more aware of the …