“It’s going to be a state-of-the-art, world-class performing arts center with all the amenities and all the conveniences that people should be able to enjoy when they’re at a concert or a show, or any other program there.” — David Prentiss, president and CEO of the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
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Specialty architectural firm designed Zeiterion plan
An award-winning architecture and interior design studio with 25 years of expertise in architecture for arts and entertainment venues created the Zeiterion renovation plan.
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Historic downtown theater could have become a parking lot
Built by the Zeitz family and opened in 1923, the Zeiterion was intended as a vaudeville showcase, but shortly changed its focus to screening silent movies and its name to the State Theatre. Its construction and lavish décor cost the equivalent of $12 million today.
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New Bedford New Year’s Eve celebrations moving indoors
Waterfront fireworks still set for 8:30 p.m., despite rainy weather forecast
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Her style is boho meets high fashion, her mission is sustainability
“Some days I’m really colorful and loud, pairing colors that may not match but work somehow with the outfit. Other days I might be in … just a white tee, Levi’s, with boots or sneakers.”
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Montigny brokers deal for state to buy Star Store, keep arts college in New Bedford
The deal will also require the state to set aside $30 million in long-term bonding authority for upgrades to the campus and to immediately address deferred maintenance in this year’s budget.
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Fine Arts Club: May 18, 2022
Fine Arts Club: May 18, 2022 Welcome to the New Bedford Light Fine Arts Club. It’s a place to celebrate talented local artists; a marketplace where buyers, enthusiasts and artists […]
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Tune in tonight for the second meeting of the Fine Arts Club
Another meeting, another chance to see fabulous art by local artists and get the chance to purchase a work of your very own. Tonight, starting at 7 on Zoom, The […]
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Local artists partner with The Light to launch New Bedford Fine Arts Club
“This is basically where artists and collectors come together to buy. There’s great pride. You’re not just buying a piece of artwork, you’re helping a young person both financially and (with) their confidence.” — New Bedford artist Ron Fortier
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Councilors’ stance on arts funding stalls Mitchell’s bid to use pandemic relief funds
It’s a mystery, really, why a number of councilors should resent the growth of arts and tourist attractions that bring diners, shoppers and visitors to the city year round.