Art

Mayor Jon Mitchell announced Monday that the City of New Bedford is undertaking an effort to establish a state-designated Cultural District in the city’s downtown that will further enrich arts and cultural activities for residents and visitors alike. While the Cultural District designation may not immediately bring new funding into …

Gallery X presents Beneath the Surface: A Celebration of Marine Life June 19th thru July 13th, 2013. The opening reception for Beneath the Surface will be held Saturday, June 22nd from 7pm-10pm at Gallery X, 169 William Street New Bedford, MA 02740. On June 19th, Gallery X will be opening …

OKO Arts is located on 528 Pleasant Street in culturally diverse and historic downtown New Bedford.

Sara Zatir talks about some of the reasons why she loves this non-profit art gallery in downtown New Bedford.

The response we’ve received since publishing the story on Frank C. Grace and his photographs has been amazing.  Not only has the article been shared on Facebook over a hundred times read many more times than that, but we’ve had many requests asking for information on how to purchase some …

Frank C. Grace is a local man.  Born and raised in Fall River, he currently lives in Acushnet with his high school sweetheart Bonnie, who he’s been married to for 18 years, and his six-year-old twin boys, Nathan and Nicholas.  He attended UMASS Dartmouth, and after he earned a BS …

It’s Friday, and after long week, it’s time to enjoy the weekend.  Here’s a quick look at some things going on in and around New Bedford between now and Sunday: Friday: March 25 Special Events 2nd Annual Men Who Cook Party at Catwalk Bar & Grille.  From 5:30 P.M.-8:30 P.M. …

This article was written by Lisa Bergson, executive director of WHALE (Waterfront Historical Area LeaguE).  This is the second in a series of articles about New Bedford being ‘Not Just Anywhere.’  You can read the first article here. “Nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses; parks and …

New Age Gawain and the Green Knight ~ A Mischievous Medieval Romp ~ Featuring Storyteller Diane Edgecomb Accompanied by Margot Chamberlain on Celtic harp January 22, 2011 Loosely based on the 14th century poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Diane Edgecomb’s comedic adaptation has New Age Arthurian knights running …

I would strongly suggest that those interested in typography and arts spend some time viewing the interior of the Seamen’s Bethel.  Inside, the extraordinary cenotaphs are suspended on the walls far above the pews that line the central portion of the floor.  A balcony around the perimeter allows for access …