▶︎ Arts and Culture
The rise, fall and rise again of the Zeiterion
The Zeitz brothers were New Bedford’s “movie moguls” for decades, owning five of the city’s 17 theaters and hobnobbing with Hollywood icons like Alfred Hitchcock and Gregory Peck.
Moby-Dick newbie learns it’s a marathon, not a sprint
One writer’s diary of the 25-hour event begins with his “I haven’t read the book” confession and ends with “I feel the pride of where I live.”
The revolutionary battle that reshaped New Bedford forever
For America’s 250th, remembering the Revolutionary War battle that set New Bedford ablaze — and revisiting the overlooked house that played an outsized role in history.
Breaching new heights: Moby-Dick Marathon celebrates 30th year
Hundreds of Herman Melville fans are expected to descend on the Whaling Museum Jan. 3 & 4 to listen as Captain Ahab hunts the legendary white whale.
Ring in the New Year with these South Coast celebrations
From grand buffets to DJ parties to fireworks, there are plenty of options to say goodbye to 2025 and usher in 2026.
Fantasy meets reality on Palmer’s Island
A six-acre patch of sand and stone, reachable only at low tide, delivers charm, curiosity, and an unexpected twist.
Director Suzanne Houbre brings another powerful drama to Your Theatre
Fuller and McCaughey carry the amazing “The Humans” in its two-week run in New Bedford.
Haunted happenings on the South Coast
Pumpkin painting, costume contests, karaoke and trick-or-treating are just a few of the ways to celebrate this bewitching season.
The air may be brisk but the season’s festivities are warming up
Munch an apple, pick a pumpkin, meander in a maze now that autumn has arrived on the South Coast.
Hatch Street Studios creating art – and community
In 10 years, Jeff Glassman has transformed Hatch Street to a thriving arts center where artists create paintings, pottery, 3D printing – and even clown around.
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