Events

Excitement is building for the 7th Annual International Azorean Whaleboat Regatta in New Bedford, MA. Don’t miss the thrilling rowing and sailing races, engaging lectures, and opportunities to meet sailors and visitors from the Azores. Join us for the launch of Xico (pronounced “She-coo”) and meet the author and illustrator! …

YMCA Southcoast has partnered with the Southcoast Blood Bank to offer donors a healthy incentive. Anyone who donates blood at the Southcoast Blood Bank at St. Luke’s Hospital, or at any of the community blood drives hosted by the Southcoast Blood Bank, will receive a complimentary family guest pass to …

It’s sad to say, but we can feel summer slipping away as schools reopen and the air cools off. Yet, even as we watch the final weekends of summer dwindle away, there is still much to look forward to for the fall. One fall festivity that has become incredibly successful …

Date: AHA! Night ~ September 12 Time: 6 − 9pm Where: Spinner Publications, 164 William Street What: Have your books signed and personalized Meet and chat with the authors View a display of historical photographs and Watch a presentation of historical New Bedford films Enjoy light fare and refreshments. “There …

The New Bedford Cultural Council (NBCC) invites the public to attend its Slide Slam and Information Night on Thursday, August 29, 2013 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm at ArtWorks! (384 Acushnet Avenue). The 2012-2013 NBCC grant recipients will present slides and provide an overview of their projects and their contributions to …

Save the Date! The 1st Annual New Bedford Pedal Party is on Saturday, on September 21st from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Andrea McCoy Recreation, 181 Hillman St, New Bedford. Bring your bike, your family, and your friends out for the 1st annual New Bedford Pedal Party! Activities …

The Gratitude Festival Team is thrilled to announce the first Annual Gratitude Harvest Festival taking place on Saturday, September 7, 2013, opening at 12:00 pm. The Gratitude Harvest Festival will be held at the Holy Ghost Grounds (2 Allen’s Neck Rd, South Dartmouth, MA 02748). The Gratitude Harvest Festival is …

The 2013 Thursdays in the Park Concert Series continues its weekly summer series with a performance of folk punk shanty music by Sharks Come Cruisin’. The free concert takes place Thursday, August 29 from 6:30-7:15 in the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park garden (33 William Street). In the event …

Fort Taber~Fort Rodman Historical Association, Inc. (FTFRHA) will host the Second Annual Autumn Revelry on Saturday, October 12. The fundraiser will benefit FTFRHA and the Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Military Museum. The annual event will feature a buffet dinner catered by M&C Café and will include a fall salad, chicken with …

Teams of students who participated in the 2013 Mayors Learn and Serve Summer Youth Program will present their completed summer projects to the public on Monday, August 26th at 5:30 p.m. at the New Bedford Art Museum. The Mayor’s Learn and Serve Program is a summer project-based learning and community …