Events

Happy weekend!  Even though summer is on its way out, the weather could not be more beautiful!  This weekend look forward to warm temperatures and sunny skies on Friday and Saturday, with temperatures reaching a high of 86°F.  On Sunday however, there is a chance of scattered thunderstorms.  Weather predictions …

Get your wallets and credit cards ready because Massachusetts has brought back a tax-free weekend (August 13-14, 2011) for most sales in the state.  At one time the tax-free holiday was an annual event, but was stopped in 2009 due to state budget short-falls.  Despite heavy criticism, Governor Deval Patrick …

by Joyce Rowley Not everyone can get out into the countryside in the summer and stop by a farm stand for fresh-from-the-earth vegetables and fruit ripened by the sun.  In fact, most people get fruit and veggies that were picked well before they were ready.  There’s a world of difference …

The Dock-U-Mentaries film series continues on Friday, August 19th with Gloucester’s Adventure: An American Story. This 60 minute film tells the story of Gloucester, Massachusetts, once one of the world’s busiest fishing ports, and the sailing schooner Adventure, which was built there in 1926 and soon became one of the …

New Bedford is rich in history – whaling, fishing, manufacturing…. and one more thing, pageantry.  Founded in 1954, the Miss New Bedford program began its legacy, awarding lifetime opportunities, and most importantly, scholarships!  Yes, that’s right – SCHOLARSHIPS!  The Miss New Bedford pageant is truly unique and focuses on finding …

The weather forecast for this weekend predicts partly cloudy skies Friday and Saturday, with isolated thunderstorms on Sunday. Temperature highs will be up to 82°F. This weekend, definitely check out one or some of the many opportunities in the area to listen to local music, enjoy nightlife, benefit a good …

This is our 2011 New Bedford Portuguese Feat article. Check out of 8 Things to Know About the 2012 Portuguese Feast article for information on the 2012 Feast. The New Bedford Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, a.k.a. the Portuguese Feast, a.k.a. Madeira Feast is the largest event the city has every …

Summertime is the best time to enjoy free entertainment in your local national park!  Aoife Clancy will perform Irish and maritime music in the garden area of New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, downtown New Bedford, on Thursday evening, August 4, from 6:30 to 7:15 PM as part of its …

Yoga was founded in India as a non-competitive, no-impact, safe way to get in shape and relieve stress. It has quickly become a mainstream way of staying healthy in America with 16 million Americans including yoga in their weekly workout routines. Stars like Madonna and Oprah Winfrey swear by the …

by Joyce Rowley “Every kid swims, bikes, and runs during a typical day,” said USA Triathlon Race Director Mark Walter of Sun Multisport Events. “People think of the Hawaiian Iron Man when they think of triathlons. But only a small percentage of triathletes perform in that race.” According to Walter, …