The New Bedford Whaling Museum and the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office will open Bristol County: Incarcerated on Oct. 24. The exhibit traces the history of local incarceration from the 18th-century jail in Taunton to New Bedford’s Ash Street Jail. The Ash Street facility is the oldest continuously operating jail in the nation. Artifacts include the […]
Local food pantries need help building supplies as SNAP benefits change. Reggae on West Beach (ROWB) is organizing a food and baby item drive for area families in need. Businesses are asked to host donation boxes provided and maintained by ROWB. Boxes will be picked up monthly or sooner if full. The business with the […]
See the faces of 19th-century America in a new special exhibition opening Jan. 16, 2026. "Look Pleasant, Please: Early Portrait Photography in New Bedford," explores portrait photography in a growing and diverse coastal city. Images highlight the changing relationship between photographer and sitter in a complex urban economy. Featured works include one of the last […]
March 12 to May 31, 2026$10 adults. $7 seniors and students. This exhibition features contemporary Mexican artists exploring freedom of expression, history, and social justice. Work spans sculpture, installation, performance documentation, textiles, and printmaking. Artists reflect on Indigenous knowledge, collective memory, and present-day social issues. Jacobo and María Ángeles, master wood carvers from Oaxaca, present […]
Groundwork Southcoast is hosting a community drive with Savers to raise funds that directly support access programs that help get healthy food to those who need it most. Every donation helps build a stronger and more food-secure community. The drive is also a way to support sustainability and care for neighbors. Clothing donations help keep […]
The Westport Art Group’s judged Spring Show, “Journeys,” opened April 23 and continues through May 10. Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. Awards were presented at […]
Scholarships remain available for WAGKids Summer Camp sessions in July and August. The program serves children ages 7 to 11 who are entering second grade. Applications are available at www.westportartgroup.com. Deadline is Monday, June 1. Sessions run July 6 to 10 and Aug. 10 to 14. WAG’s summer art camps fill quickly. A limited number […]
The Fall River Arts and Culture Coalition is bringing two standout events to ArtWeek SouthCoast 2026: Fall River Illuminated and the Spindle City Arts Trolley. The festival runs May 8 through May 17 across Southeastern Massachusetts. The SouthCoast Community Foundation hosts the regional celebration, spotlighting local artists, performers and cultural organizations. The Spindle City Arts […]
NEW BEDFORD -- The PACE Community Food Center is open five days a week, serving free, nutritious staples and essential items to residents of the Greater New Bedford community. The […]
Adriance Furnituremakers highlights work by local artisans in the Showroom Gallery. Each piece shows the maker’s style. Each one brings character to the space. John Magnan shifted to art after […]
Mass 2-1-1 and Lyft have teamed up to offer Relief Rides, a limited free transportation program for eligible individuals without access to other local options. Rides are available for critical […]
A reminder that flu and COVID cases rise during this season. Vaccines help protect families and reduce severe illness. Residents can schedule appointments through state vaccination sites or local providers. […]
Mercy Meals & More is collecting gently used shoes for men and women. Sneakers and boots are preferred. All sizes are accepted. Shoes must not be worn out. Donations can […]
Mercy Meals & More is a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides a nutritious start to the day for neighbors in need. A hot breakfast is served Monday through Saturday from […]
NEW BEDFORD -- The city of New Bedford is pleased to announce the opening of the Swap Shop, a new initiative at the New Bedford Recycling Center that allows residents […]
New Bedford American Legion Post One will conduct a Memorial Day exercise at the Veterans' plot.
Wareham will mark Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, with ceremonies across town honoring those who served and veterans who died in service to the country. The lineup includes an […]
Rochester will hold its annual Memorial Day Boat and Kayak Race on Monday, May 25, along the Mattapoisett River. The race begins at 8:30 a.m. at Grandma Hartley’s Reservoir on […]
The Town of Dartmouth will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade at 9 a.m. Monday, May 25, through Padanaram. Town officials are seeking residents with classic vehicles to take part […]
The Fairhaven Memorial Day Parade will step off at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 25. Veterans are encouraged to participate. Marchers gather at 8:30 a.m. at Union and Main streets […]
Marion's Memorial Day Remembrances and Procession starts Monday, May 25, at 9 a.m. at the Music Hall, 164 Front St. Rain plans move the parade to Sippican Elementary School. The […]
The community is encouraged to support women and girls through a menstrual access drive addressing period poverty in the region. Organizers have spent years providing advocacy, education, and product distribution. […]
Gardeners in Dartmouth have a new reason to visit the stacks. Dartmouth Public Library will launch a free Seed Library on March 2 at both branches. Limited seed packets will […]
The New Bedford Port Society will hold its annual Memorial Day service on Monday, May 25. A procession begins at 9:30 a.m. at the historic Seamen's Bethel and continues to […]
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