If you enjoy the arts and are interested in serving your commu­nity, the Fairhaven Cultural Council is seeking new members. New and prospective members who are resi­dents of Fairhaven are invited to apply.  Council members are appointed by the Board of Selectmen and oversee the awarding and distribution of grant monies from the Massachusetts Cultural… [Read More]

1000 Black Girl Books Resource Guide. This resource guide was created in direct response to the multiple requests made by educators, parents and students. So many of you have asked for books with Black girls as the main characters. We are sharing the first 1000 titles.  VIsit https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/1000-black-girl-books-resource-guide/  ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb… [Read More]

Saturdays, through Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fairhaven Visitors Center Lawn/Fairhaven High School Lawn, 141 Main Street, at Route 6, Fairhaven An outdoor bazaar featuring vendors selling select hand made arts and crafts, quality antiques and vintage collectibles, upcycled items, fresh farm produce, and locally prepared foods. It is a MDAR certified farmers… [Read More]

Enjoy beautiful music in beautiful outdoor settings this August as New Bedford Symphony Orchestra  musicians perform in New Bedford parks! • Thursday, August 13, 11:00am-12:00pm at Buttonwood Park, Ralucca Dumitrache & Ona Jonaitye (violin & flute) • Friday, August 14, 10:15am-11:00am at Ashlee Park. Ralucca Dumitrache & Ona Jonaitye (violin & flute) Watch for more August per­formances at… [Read More]

The 2020 Seaport Art Walk officially opens in New Bedford this year with a special online video premiere of the project, which in real life is presented along the city’s waterfront in the Seaport Cultural District. Viewers are invited to meet the artists and get a behind-scenes look into the creation and installation of their… [Read More]

The New Bedford Whaling Museum will officially unveil a work of public art honoring two historic SouthCoast women who were chosen by the community, during a virtual event on Thursday, August 13 from 5:30-6:00 p.m. Local artist Alyn Carlson created the artwork featuring educator Marial Harper (1934-2016) and community leader Jennie Horne (1920-1998). The artwork… [Read More]

Fishing Heritage Center Reopens We are re-open to the public! Our hours are Thursday- Sunday, 10:00am- 4:00pm. Visitation is limited to 10 guests at a time, social distancing protocols are followed, and masks are required of guests, volunteers, and staff. The Center is air conditioned and recently installed an air purifica­tion system as an added… [Read More]

Spruce up your landscape by joining the Arbor Day Foundation in August. Everyone who joins the Arbor Day Foundation with a $10 donation will receive 10 free Norway spruce trees or 10 white flowering dogwood trees through the Foundation’s Trees for America campaign. The trees will be shipped postpaid between October 15 and December 10, depending… [Read More]

The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) has begun to pilot drop-off registration and title services at the Braintree Service Center, with additional locations to follow beginning Monday, 8/10. These Registration Drop Off Centers will be dedicated to performing a number of vehicle-based registration and title services for both commercial and individual customer transactions on… [Read More]

It is with great pleasure that we are announcing the reopening of the New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks! galleries and shop in accordance with Phase 3 of Governor Baker’s Reopen­ing Massachusetts Plan. The Art Museum will open its doors to all visitors starting Saturday, August 15th with restrictions in place to maintain the health and safety… [Read More]