Morgan Reitzas is back on stage, playing solo shows and with friends. His set list covers songs from the 1950s to today’s pop hits. Performances often feature his sister, Julie, and father, James, bringing a family feel to shows across southern New England and Martha’s Vineyard. Morgan also enjoys featuring local musicians along the way. […]
No Way Out is a cover band that performs classic and contemporary rock and roll.
Community Bridges Inc. will host a mental health awareness 5K on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Hazelwood Park. Registration is $40 for participants. Spectators may attend for free. Participants can run, walk, or roll along the park loop, including a “Why We Run” section featuring personal moments and stories. Check-in begins at 8 a.m., followed by […]
The Family Resource Center will distribute free hygiene supplies Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to noon at 128 Union St., third floor, New Bedford. Supplies will be available for individuals and families while quantities last. Registration is available by calling 508-994-4521, ext. 101. The distribution is presented by the Family Resource Center of New […]
Participants can build a full-size scarecrow during a hands-on fall workshop at the New Bedford Arts & Cultural Emporium on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The class fee $45. Straw, clothing, and accessories will be provided, but participants are also welcome to bring their own items to give their scarecrow a […]
Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery will mark its 40th anniversary harvest with Crush Festival on Saturday, Oct. 10 from noon to 5 p.m. The celebration will feature fall food and drinks, hayrides, fire pits, live music, and plenty of grapes. Craig DeMelo will perform from 3 to 5 p.m., and Farmers Feast and Rhode Rage […]
The Acushnet Public Library will screen "In the Whale" on Saturday, Oct. 10 at noon. This documentary follows Cape Cod lobster diver Michael Packard, who survived being swallowed by a humpback whale. A Q&A with director David Abel will follow the film. The Friends of the Acushnet Public Library sponsor the event. Registration is required.
Learn about the mushroom growing process, make your own mushroom grow bag and receive a collection of recipes and growing instructions. This program is an opportunity for adults to get started with mushroom propagation. Oyster mushrooms are resilient and fast growing, so participants can take this knowledge and grow mushrooms successfully anytime of the year. […]
Get creative with little calabash gourds and turn them into festive seasonal decorations on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. Participants can paint, collage, and decorate up to four gourds with colorful decorative papers and other materials. The class fee is $45. All materials are provided, making it easy to jump in and […]
Last Day On Earth is a six-piece rock band plays classic hits from the 1960s through the 1990s, known for getting audiences singing and dancing to familiar favorites. Music will be held on the patio, weather permitting, and moves indoors if needed.
The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra opens its 2026-27 season with “Fatal Beauty” on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Zeiterion. Music Director Yaniv Dinur conducts the program, with cellist Sydney Lee joining the orchestra as guest soloist. The concert begins a seven-program season ranging from classical works to holiday and film music.
Photographs, newspaper clippings, artifacts, and personal stories can be submitted for "Inflection Point: A 50-Year Commemoration of the 1977 New Bedford Gas Explosion." The exhibit will explore the disaster’s impact on downtown New Bedford and how historic preservation, building reuse,, and cultural revitalization shaped the area. The works will be on view Jan. 16 through […]
Explore the South Coast by bike on a free group ride Sunday, Oct. 11. Cyclists will meet at the New Bedford MBTA station at 10 a.m. and head out along scenic roads. The ride will finish back at the station parking lot. Residents and visitors are welcome, and registration is requested.
In this workshop students will create detailed paper poppies using professional-quality crepe paper, clay, pastels, thread, and paint in this hands-on workshop. The class covers tracing, cutting, shaping petals and leaves, and assembling the flowers with wire, glue, and floral tape. Each attendee can complete multiple flowers as time allows. The fee is $45.
Jack Colton McGrath is a singer-songwriter and solo acoustic musician who competed on Season 1 of "American Idol." on ABC. He has been a professional performer over 10 years. McGrath has built a local following and plays covers and original songs across genres.
The West End Neighborhood Association meets Monday, Oct. 12, at 6 p.m. at Carney Academy, 247 Elm St., New Bedford. The association meets on the second Monday of each month. For more information, contact Shawnte Paris at sparis@northstarlc.org.
The Fairhaven Council on Aging will meet Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 9 a.m. at 229 Huttleston Ave. Remote participation is available via Zoom. View the meeting agenda and Zoom details. The agenda includes financial reports, grant funding, upcoming holiday events, and seasonal programming. Also, a discussion about hiring an elder outreach worker, a SNAP outreach […]
The Westport Council on Aging Board will discuss an upcoming director meet-and-greet event, a tree dedication ceremony and ongoing committee matters. Agenda items also include a director's report and an update on the use of the former high school. Board members will review previous meeting minutes and consider rescheduling the November meeting to Nov. 17. […]
The advisory committee will hold a virtual meeting concerning water supply protection. Meeting details and agenda
The district commission will hold a virtual meeting concerning district business and water supply operations. Meeting details and agenda
The Westport Planning Board will review development proposals for Bentley Estates II, Old Harbor Road and Cornerstone Place. A public hearing at 4:15 p.m. will address a request for retroactive low-impact development approval and site plan review at 222 State Road. Additional agenda items include climate resilience planning, stormwater management, clean energy permitting and updates […]
The Dartmouth Board of Library Trustees will review financial and director's reports, asbestos removal at Southworth Library, North Branch landscaping, building maintenance and a capital planning feasibility study. Additional agenda items include SRTA bus service, library borrowing policies, fines and a review of the agreement with the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries. View the full […]
The library will screen the silent Gothic thriller “The Cat and the Canary” Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. The film follows a group of distant relatives spending the night in a haunted house as they wait to learn the terms of a will. Jeff Rapsis will provide live musical accompaniment. Registration is optional, but […]
The next Movement at the Museum is on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. Admission is free. This month’s program draws inspiration from the exhibition “agriCultural.” Steven Vaughn will present SoCo Movement Artists in an evening of dance and reflection connected to the exhibition. A conversation with the dancers will follow the performance.
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