Ever wonder what inspired the creativity behind a painting, sculpture or photo? Here's a chance to find out, at the next Arts Illuminated, a unique live talk show hosted by The New Bedford Light. Framed by samples of their work, several selected area artists will take the stage on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 6 p.m. […]
Love to show your art and talk about the meaning behind it? Would you like a chance to bring that on stage before a live audience? Then apply for The New Bedford Light's next Arts Illuminated on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at the Steeple Playhouse in New Bedford. It's a place where area artists and art […]
Tim Ray Trio featuring April Hall will be at the Steeple Playhouse on Sunday, July 26. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 4 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for seniors/students/military, and $5 through Mass. Card to Culture. Pianist Tim Ray is known for his work with Tony Bennett and […]
“Puffs: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic” will be staged July 9 through 12 at the Steeple Playhouse. Tickets range from $25 to $30. The comedy follows Wayne Hopkins and his classmates at a certain school of magic while a famous boy wizard saves the world. Sorted into the […]
“Puffs: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic” will be staged July 9 through 12 at the Steeple Playhouse. Tickets range from $25 to $30. The comedy follows Wayne Hopkins and his classmates at a certain school of magic while a famous boy wizard saves the world. Sorted into the […]
NEW BEDFORD -- Art lovers and patrons: You're invited to join The New Bedford Light as it hosts its next Arts Illuminated live talk show and sale, on Friday, June 19, at the Steeple Playhouse. This FREE event welcomes the community to watch local artist and entrepreneur Devin "NivedArt" McLaughlin interview selected South Coast artists. […]
The Crime of the Century follows the final moments before the 1936 execution of Bruno Richard Hauptmann, the German immigrant convicted in the kidnapping and murder of Charles Lindbergh’s infant son. Based on real events, the play revisits one of the most famous trials in American history. As Hauptmann prepares for the electric chair, he […]
Your Theatre will celebrate its 80th anniversary with a fundraiser on Saturday, June 6, at Steeple Playhouse in New Bedford. Doors open at 4 p.m. The event highlights decades of community support for local theater. A cash bar, appetizers, and an auction are planned. Tickets are $25, with a $2.05 fee per ticket. Admission includes […]
🖌️ Brush up your portfolios, South Coast artists! 🖌️ It's time again to apply to The New Bedford Light's next Arts Illuminated live talk show and sale, on Friday, June 19, at the Steeple Playhouse, New Bedford. 🖌️ Selected artists will join host Devin "NivedArt" McLaughlin for a five-minute interview in front of a live […]
Your Theatre Inc. presents "A Few Good Men," May 8 through 17 at Steeple Playhouse. The courtroom drama by Aaron Sorkin inspired the later film adaptation and follows two U.S. Marines accused of murder as a military lawyer uncovers questions of loyalty, honor, and duty. The production is directed by Eric R. Paradis. Organizers note […]
🎨 Give South Coast artists a LIVELY audience! 🖌️ The New Bedford Light is inviting art enthusiasts, artists and potential buyers to our next ARTS ILLUMINATED art talk show, on Thursday, April 23, at 6 p.m. at the Steeple Playhouse in New Bedford. 🖌️ Join us for FREE as host Devin "NivedArt" McLaughlin interviews the […]
NEW BEDFORD -- Area artists: Looking for an opportunity to show, discuss and sell your art, all at once? Submit your work by April 10 for consideration for the next Arts Illuminated, a live, art-driven talk show, on Thursday, April 23, at the Steeple Playhouse. Hosted several times a year by The New Bedford Light, the event […]
WHALE will host its annual Spring Fling on April 22 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Steeple Playhouse. It is a cocktail party celebrating community, place and preservation. The evening is casual and come-as-you-are, with seasonal cocktails and light refreshments. Guests will mingle inside a historic space that WHALE itself restored, connecting with neighbors, […]
New Bedford JazzFest is back with its Acoustic Jazz Series on Sunday, April 19, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Steeple Playhouse. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for seniors, students, and military, and $5 for Mass residents. Card to Culture. The concert features Yoron Israel and High Standards […]
The New Bedford Film Festival runs April 9 at 8 p.m. through April 12 at 10 p.m. Various experience passes are available. Festival highlights include independent film and emerging storytellers while supporting the city’s creative economy. Programming includes short and feature films, student work, music videos, episodic pieces, documentaries, and public service announcements. Screenings and […]
Your Theatre Inc. presents “The Best We Could (A Family Tragedy)” by Emily Feldman, directed by Bob Gillet. The story follows Ella and her father, Lou, on a surprise road trip to adopt a rescue dog. Along the way, they cross state lines and revisit family history. A narrator named Maps guides the journey. Conversations […]
Your Theatre Inc. presents “The Best We Could (A Family Tragedy)” by Emily Feldman, directed by Bob Gillet. The story follows Ella and her father, Lou, on a surprise road trip to adopt a rescue dog. Along the way, they cross state lines and revisit family history. A narrator named Maps guides the journey. Conversations […]
New Bedford JazzFest opens its 2026 Acoustic Jazz Series on Sunday, March 1, with Yoron Israel and High Standards. The concert is from 4 to 6 p.m., with doors opening at 3:30 p.m. Drummer and bandleader Yoron Israel leads the group, bringing decades of experience as a performer, composer, and Berklee College of Music professor. […]
Your Theatre Inc presents a Director Showcase featuring two plays about the big day and the long road. "Wedding Bash," by Andrew Leeds and Lindsey Kraft, directed by Kate Vieira A newly married couple invites two friends over to relive the highlights of their wedding. Tension builds as it becomes clear not everyone loved the […]
Your Theatre Inc presents a Director Showcase featuring two plays about the big day and the long road. "Wedding Bash," by Andrew Leeds and Lindsey Kraft, directed by Kate Vieira A newly married couple invites two friends over to relive the highlights of their wedding. Tension builds as it becomes clear not everyone loved the […]
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