New Bedford Festival Theatre celebrates its 30th Anniversary with a sizzling production of the musical sensation MAMMA MIA!! to be presented at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center. Come fall in love with this feel-good show, dazzling the Zeiterion stage from July 19th-28th for 7 amazing shows. Over 60 million people …
Read More »New Bedford 4th of July fireworks display 2019
Mayor Jon Mitchell and the City of New Bedford, in collaboration with event sponsor Clean Uniforms and More!, are celebrating 4th of July with a fireworks spectacular. The fireworks spectacular will take place overlooking state pier on Thursday, July 4th at 9:00pm. New Bedford’s Fourth of July fireworks display will …
Read More »Buttonwood Park Zoo Celebrates 125 Years with Zoobilation!
The Buttonwood Park Zoological Society is celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Zoo on Saturday, July 6, with “Zoobilation” – a celebration for the whole family. “The 125th Anniversary of the Buttonwood Park Zoo deserves to be celebrated,” says Buttonwood Park Zoological Society Board Member and Chair of the 125th …
Read More »NASA Astronaut Stephen G. Bowen to speak in New Bedford
NASA Astronaut Stephen G. Bowen will speak at ‘A Universe of Stories’ at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, on Saturday, June 22 at 3:00 p.m. to kick off the New Bedford Free Public Library’s summer reading program. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. The event is free, …
Read More »Annual Play in the Park and Summer Food Service Program offers FREE, healthy lunch and activities to New Bedford youth all summer long
I’m a firm believer that genuine deeds of kindness, selflessness and generosity deserve to be recognized. While most people I know that possess these traits aren’t looking for the recognition, I think it is important to share because it not only shows the community the good that is therein but …
Read More »Downtown New Bedford Public Library to hold Drag Queen Story Time June 29
The downtown New Bedford Public Library at 613 Pleasant Street will host Story Time with Rhode Island’s Drag Queen Jacqueline DiMera at 11 am on June 29th. The event is open to all ages and no registration is required and will be held in the Children’s Room. The programming is …
Read More »Blount Fine Foods announces job fair to be held on June 25th in Fall River
Are you looking to work with a growing company? Come see what Blount has to offer you and add some spice to your work life. Join Blount for their Onsite Job Fair on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 from 3 PM – 6 PM at their location at 575 Currant Road, …
Read More »New Bedford Cape Verdean Recognition Parade Set For July 6th
The Traffic Division of the New Bedford Police Department announces that the annual Cape Verdean Recognition Parade will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2019. The Parade will form at Buttonwood Park at 9:00 am and will step off sharply at 11:00 am from Union St. and Rockdale Ave. The …
Read More »New Bedford Resilient Community Day: music, food trucks, basketball, animals, arts & crafts and more
Come learn about New Bedford’s plan for climate action and resilience while enjoying activities, food trucks, music, games and more. New Bedford launched NB Resilient, a plan to strengthen the city by preparing for the impacts of climate change. New Bedford’s greatest asset is its people, and NB Resilient will …
Read More »New Bedford to raise the LGBTQ flag over City Hall on June 13
According to the New Bedford mayor’s office, the LGBTQ flag will be raised over New Bedford’s city hall during AHA! Pride and will remain through the rest of June in support of LGBT Pride Month. AHA! is a monthly celebration in downtown New Bedford. Dozens of LGBTQ centric events are …
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