One of the great challenges of summer — especially for parents — is figuring out what to do to keep the family happy and entertained. Visiting a museum is a great way to fill up those weekend hours. There are dozens of museums in the Cape Cod area, offering experiences to interest …
Read More »New Bedford to Celebrate Opening of Third Annual Seaport Art Walk
On Saturday, June 3 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at State Pier, city officials, artists, organizers, and sponsors officially opened the third annual Seaport Art Walk. Sustainable Oceans is a collaborative project of the Seaport Art Walk Committee, which includes City and Port officials as well as members of …
Read More »‘To See and Be Seen’ art project during AHA in New Bedford
During Thursday’s AHA several people took part in the ‘To See and Be Seen’ art project right on the corner of Purchase and Union streets. From the organizer: “It’s a collaborative drawing performance that investigates the relationships between the artist, the model, and the audience. Simultaneously stepping into the role …
Read More »Remembering the SouthCoast master of marine art, Louis Sylvia
By Jonathan Comey Ever wonder about the people behind the paintings you see on SouthCoast walls? One of the things that makes our region special is our sense of history and our embrace of the sea, which mix naturally to create a culture rich with maritime art. Many public buildings …
Read More »Gallery X – showcasing the talent of community artists, poets, musicians and thespians since the 80s
There are a number of organizations, landmarks and businesses that are quintessential New Bedford. Nothing says “New Bedford” more than these establishments and no one who has grown up in the city is unaware of their presence. It’s hard to think of our city without them and simply saying New …
Read More »Partnership Establishes Annual Award to Recognize Beautification Efforts by New Bedford Residents, Businesses and Groups
nbbeautiful, a public-private effort dedicated to enhancing the beauty of New Bedford by encouraging and facilitating community participation in beautification projects throughout the city has created an award to recognize citizens who have beautified a space or building in New Bedford. The first annual New Bedford Beautification Awards will publically …
Read More »Jasmine Guy Visits New Bedford High School
We caught up with actress Jasmine Guy (A Different World, Harlem Nights) as she offered a Master Class in Acting to New Bedford High School Students on February 4th, 2016. Video by Josh Souza / New Bedford Guide.
Read More »Poetry Slammers Wanted for February Coffeehouse
Your Theatre, Inc. is bringing a new poetry experience to its audience in the dead of winter: LOVE TO HATE TO LOVE ~ Poetry of the Soul. On Saturday, February 6, 2016, YTI will become a coffeehouse where poets from New Bedford and surrounding towns will share compositions in a …
Read More »Artist Spotlight: Stryker Jeff
Here’s New Bedford Guide’s first local artist spotlight! I had a chance to meet Stryker Jeff at his artist space at 101 Rodney French Blvd. during New Bedford Open Studios from October 4-5, 2014. Want to get featured? Send us an email to info@newbedfordguide.com. Stryker’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/My-Art-by-Stryker/212430425510397?ref=br_tf
Read More »Zach Meunier unveils latest artwork at Carabiners
Zach Meunier unveiled his latest artwork at the Carabiner’s open house Sunday, September 7th, 2014.
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