Join Spinner Publications and South Coast Almanac on November 10, 2018 from 2-4 p.m. for a mile-long walk, and visit five spots described in the novel, Blue Collars, published by Spinner Publications and written by local author, Catherine McLaughlin. Blue Collars, tells the story of young Finn Kilroy’s childhood in …
Read More »Zeiterion serves up a jam-packed November with several show-stopping voices, two family friendly spectaculars and a Broadway musical tour!
The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center packs November with seven exciting performances, kicking off with two sold-out shows, Postmodern Jukebox and Boz Scaggs, and concluding with Christmas Wonderland Holiday Spectacular to launch the holiday season. Tickets can be purchased by calling 508-994-2900, online at https://zeiterion.org/, or at the Zeiterion Box Office …
Read More »2018/19 Season Reveal at the Zeiterion Theatre
The Zeiterion Theatre revealed to members the shows for the 2018/19 Season. Show list and tickets: https://zeiterion.org/all-shows/
Read More »The Zeiterion wants you to love dance! “Dance Discovery” kicks off 9/13 with Tiny Dances
Zeiterion Performing Arts Center will offer several dance-themed events as part of their Dance Discovery program in the 2018/2019 season, many of which are free and open to the public. The line-up kicks off with Tiny Dances, the work of 10 choreographers on one small stage, on September 13 outside …
Read More »2018 Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Survival Guide (Aug. 2-5 )
The New Bedford Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, a.k.a. the Portuguese Feast, a.k.a. Madeira Feast is the largest event New Bedford has every year. More than that, it is the largest Portuguese feast in the world and the largest ethnic festival in New England. The feast was founded in 1915 …
Read More »New Bedford Folk Festival combines world-class talent, food, and vendors, in one of New England’s most popular annual events, July 7 & 8
By Sean McCarthy. If you ask anyone who has experienced the New Bedford Folk Festival why they return they will likely give the same reason. “The magic.” The New Bedford Folk Festival isn’t just a group of individual concerts – a majority of the performances take place in events called …
Read More »Veteran’s movie “Almost Sunrise.” FREE screening at Zeiterion Theater, June 1
By Sean McCarthy for The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center Description: The film follows two Iraq veterans, Tom Voss and Anthony Anderson, who struggle with depression upon returning home from service. Fearful of succumbing to the epidemic of veteran suicide, they seek a lifeline and embark on a 2,700-mile walk across …
Read More »2018 Viva Portugal: an outdoor street party to celebrate Portuguese culture!
By Sean McCarthy A few years ago a local business luncheon produced a winning idea – The Portuguese know how to throw a party so let’s do it like it hasn’t been done before. And so “Viva Portugal” was launched. This Saturday, May 5th, downtown New Bedford will be enlivened …
Read More »8-year old Olivia Charest to represent New Bedford in PBS’s “Celebration of Music” contest
The Celebration of Music on PBS is an all-new, inspiring series searching for exciting young talents across America and play host to them at local PBS studios nationwide! Contestants have a chance to win a guest spot performing locally and on television. They also have the opportunity to perform in …
Read More »The Zeiterion presents Viva Portugal! 2018
On Saturday, May 5th from 12:45pm-7:45pm the third annual Viva Portugal! festa harnesses the power of The Z and 12 local Portuguese-American organizations for an event that lauds the culture and heritage of so many in our community. Four downtown New Bedford blocks will be filled with people from all …
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