The Traffic Division of the New Bedford Police Department announced that the annual Feast of the Blessed Sacrament parade will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2019. The parade will form at Brooklawn Park and will step off sharply at 2:00 pm from Brooklawn Street and Acushnet Avenue. The following …
Read More »New Bedford Southcoast Open Air Market combines farm-fresh local produce and meats, handmade goods, handcrafted foods, and live music, July 20
The Southcoast Open Air Market’s goal is to provide a gathering point for our town and surrounding communities, centered around everything fresh, local, and handmade. We feature a rotating selection of handmade goods, handcrafted foods, fresh produce and meats, and live and local music. Come check us out on July …
Read More »Shakespeare’s Romantic Comedy, “Much Ado About Nothing,” Set to Tour South Coast
How much Shakespeare is too much Shakespeare? Is there such a thing? In the opinion of Midsummer Shakespeare and The Glass Horse Project’s Shakespeare in NB, the answer is a resounding no! Which is why both companies have come together to join forces and co-produce a regional tour of Shakespeare’s …
Read More »Concert on New Bedford Pier scheduled for this evening canceled
The Summer Sound Series concert scheduled tonight, Friday, July 12, on Pier 3, has been canceled due to a forecast of inclement weather. The Summer Sound Series will continue with its next free concert on Friday, July 19, on Pier 3. Summer Sound Series consists of seven waterfront concerts, weather …
Read More »From Stage to Screen: Taylor Schilling, Star of the Hit Show Orange is the New Black, to be Honored by New Bedford Festival Theatre
New Bedford Festival Theatre is proud to host acclaimed actress Taylor Schilling as its Guest of Honor this July, for a special visit to the City of New Bedford. In addition to recognizing Ms. Schilling for her outstanding success in the arts, her presence also adds to the excitement and …
Read More »New Bedford blood drive set for July 27
A blood drive will be held on Saturday, July 27th from 10 am – 3pm at Empire Ford of New Bedford at 395 Mt. Pleasant Street. Help Empire Ford of New Bedford meet the needs of the seriously ill and injured. Every day in the U.S. roughly 41,000 blood donations …
Read More »VIDEO: New Bedford’s Cape Verdean parade highlights
Highlights from the 2019 New Bedford Cape Verdean Recognition parade held on Saturday, July 6, 2019.
Read More »VIDEO: Fife and Drum Corp at New Bedford’s Cape Verdean parade
Here’s a look at the revolutionary eve Fife and Drum Corp at Saturday’s Cape Verdean Recognition parade in downtown New Bedford.
Read More »47th Annual Cape Verdean Recognition Parade set for July 6
The 47th Annual Cape Verdean Recognition Parade will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. The parade starting point will be Rockdale Avenue and Union Street at Buttonwood Park. Please note the parade route as it has changed from last year’s route. The parade route is as …
Read More »Free summer concerts, movie nights coming to New Bedford in July, August
Mayor Jon Mitchell announced that the City will host the annual series of summer concerts on the New Bedford waterfront during July and August of this year. The Summer Sound Series will feature live musical entertainment on Pier 3 in Downtown New Bedford’s Seaport Cultural District. Residents and visitors will …
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