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.
Category: Arts & Culture
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Musician/artist Kyle Christian pairs unconventional with simple — and pulls it off
“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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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.
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New Bedford Half Marathon, folk fest, Feast and other events prepping for return
“We’re excited about the possibility of the return of outdoor events, as we continue to observe sensible public health precautions,” Mayor Jon Mitchell said. “The city’s traditional events help create a sense of community and connectedness, which are more important than ever right now.”
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Introducing ‘Street Style’
Street Style captures the essence of the fashionable and unique individuals of New Bedford through photography.
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Miss out on ‘The Chat’ for The Arts in New Bedford: Tales of Survival? Watch the video here
New Bedford artists Ron Fortier, Fitzcarmel LaMarre, Amy Schusser and Nancy Hayes discuss the arts in New Bedford in the time of COVID.
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DON’T MISS: Spooky fun, I Am Love, The Tubes, open studios, Nightstage
HALLOWEEN Spooky seasonal activities in SouthCoast The leaves are falling, the Jack-o’-lanterns are popping up and the Halloween spirit is upon us in New Bedford. Luckily for scary season enthusiasts, […]