Using classical music as his main vehicle, Carl Palmer, former drummer of progressive rock band Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP), is performing instrumental rearrangements of classic ELP songs as part of a power trio for his most recent solo tour called “Pictures at an Exhibition.”  On Oct. 22, he will …

Trivia question: What’s the world’s largest fair that has been going on for over 200 years?  To find out the answer come back next week to the weekend guide. (Hint: Many cities have smaller versions of this fair.) Beautiful weather is ahead of us for the weekend.  It’s welcoming that …

By Joyce Rowley James Montgomery is indeed the “gentleman of blues.”  He graciously chatted with me about his early band days and his latest CD, “Detroit to Delta.”  Talking to Montgomery is like taking a blues-y, rock-n-roll tour through time. Montgomery started a college band when he was majoring in …

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 …

New Bedford’s first annual recreational fishing tournament, Fishing for a Cause, was a great success, bringing in $55,232. The net proceeds from the event will benefit the programs and services of the Schwartz Center for Children in Dartmouth. The multi-day tournament included a Seaside Dinner with live music, family fun …

After a very hot week filled with sunshine, the weekend’s forecast predicts a chance of thunderstorms. According to weather.com, the forecast is for scattered thunderstorms Friday, isolated thunderstorms Saturday, and then back to sunny skies on Sunday. Temperatures are predicted to range in the highs of 78°F – 84°F. While …

2012 New bedford Firework details here. Also, check out the 14 Events for the 2012 4th of July week here. 100s of other events on our event calendar here. It’s going to be a warm, wonderful Fourth of July Holiday Weekend! According to weather.com, temperature highs will range from 81°F …

Learn more about this great piece of New Bedford's history from Sara Zatir.

This local artist is determined to leave her mark on all 50 states!

Learn about the house, the gardens, and the families who have lived there over the years.