Creative Commonwealth Launched with $500K Grant
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts is launching the new arts and culture initiative with a grant from the Barr Foundation. Continue reading…
View Article'Cultural Plan' in New Bedford [Townsquare Sunday]
The City of New Bedford is working hard to become a major cultural community in Massachusetts. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Z's EBT Card to Culture Program Makes Theater Accessible
For the 2017/2018 Season, the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center is proudly participating in a state-wide initiative that "democratizes the access to culture" for our area. Continue...
View ArticleWhat Role Should Art Play in Moving a City Forward?
What role should art play in moving the city forward? That's the question that New Bedford's Art & Culture Planning Project is asking residents as they draft their first city-wide strategic...
View ArticleKeep SouthCoast Cultures Alive with Discovery Language Academy
Learn a new language with the Discovery Language Academy! With four styles of classes, there is a chance for anyone to learn. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Radicals Are Coming for Jesus Christ Next [OPINION]
America and the American way of life are under assault. First, it was symbols and culture and history, and now they're coming after religious freedom. Continue reading…
View ArticleIt's Time to Speak Up, America [OPINION]
Tell me again that I am part of the problem because I loathe the senseless destruction of our symbols, our culture, and our way of life. Continue reading…
View ArticleMontigny: Senate Bill Would Redevelop New Bedford State Pier
Today the Massachusetts State Senate approved several local economic development projects sponsored by Senator Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford) as part of its latest economic recovery bill, S2842, the...
View ArticleBoosting Philanthropy on the SouthCoast [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
John Vasconcellos joined Townsquare Sunday host Jim Phillips this week to discuss the workings of the SouthCoast Community Foundation. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Bedford Fishing Heritage Center to Highlight Women's Work
The National Endowment for the Arts will support programs and exhibits that highlight stories of women in commercial fishing communities. Continue reading…
View ArticleHappy Greek Independence Day!
Monday, March 25 is Greek Independence Day. Hellenes from around the world salute the freedom fighters of Greece who began their revolt against the Ottoman Empire on this day in 1821. Continue reading…
View ArticleCultural District Celebrates
The New Bedford Seaport Cultural District celebrated its first year of accomplishments during their first annual meeting Thursday evening at the Buzzards Bay Coalition Center. Continue reading…
View ArticleDay Of Portugal Celebration
This year's Day of Portugal celebration kicked off Thursday night with a flag raising ceremony outside New Bedford City Hall. Continue reading…
View ArticlePrincess Visits City
The princess of Cameroon made a visit to city hall Friday afternoon to acknowledge the partnership between the city and the African nation. Continue reading…
View ArticleProposed Arts and Cultural Fund
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell first proposed his Arts, Culture and Tourism Promotion Fund during his annual State of the City address last month. Continue reading…
View ArticleCape Verdean Parade
Cape Verdean culture will be on display as the City of New Bedford hosts the 44th Annual Cape Verdean Recognition Parade on Saturday. Continue reading…
View ArticleWampanoag Cultural Exhibit Coming In March To Dartmouth
The Dartmouth 350 Committee recently teamed up with the Plymouth 400 organization and the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries to bring an exhibit about the history and culture of the Wampanoag tribe to...
View ArticlePeace, Love, Diversity Rally
NEW BEDFORD- A rally lead by the New Bedford Human Relations Commission to celebrate peace, tolerance, and diversity took place at the New Bedford Public Library Thursday evening. According to event...
View ArticleCulture Crash?
Americans have long been fixated on celebrities and have managed to cut them slack for behavior that would not be acceptable in everyday life Continue reading…
View ArticleAcushnet Native, NBH Grad to Oversee New Bedford’s Cultural Plan
Area native Margo Saulnier has been selected to serve as Cultural Coordinator for New Bedford's arts and culture community. Continue reading…
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