The Art Drive 2021, August 6, 7, 8,  10am-5pm, Fri-Sun, Dartmouth & Westport, www.the-art-drive.com The Art Drive is back for its 13th year! After a sabbatical year, the annual August tour returns with thirty two artists, including several new members in 2021. The Art drive is a free open studio event, organized by Dartmouth and… [Read More]

COVID-19 vaccination clinics are planned for this week and weekend in New Bedford. No appointment is needed at the walk-up clinics. All New Bedford residents receiving their first dose will receive a $20 Dunkin’ gift card. This week is Family Vaccine Week, with vaccination clinics at family events throughout the city,   Friday, August 6… [Read More]

Summer Sound Series presents free concerts, Thursdays, 2–7 p.m., at the beer garden in Custom House Square in downtown New Bedford. Bring food, meet friends, grab drinks, enjoy music. Bring a lawn chair and lounge in the park, or sit under the tent and have a drink from the on-site bar.  • Aug. 5 Djim Job… [Read More]

Culture*Park CALLS for Short Plays for the 18th Short Plays Marathon, scheduled for Saturday, November 20, 2021 in the New Bedford Whaling Museum Theatre, downtown New Bedford, MA. The Short Plays Marathon will feature staged readings of up to 25 new and current plays.  We are seeking plays reflective of the social and political times… [Read More]

Culture*Park CALLS for Short Plays for the 18th Short Plays Marathon, scheduled for Saturday, November 20, 2021 in the New Bedford Whaling Museum Theatre, downtown New Bedford, MA. The Short Plays Marathon will feature staged readings of up to 25 new and current plays.  We are seeking plays reflective of the social and political times… [Read More]

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic, quick and easy vaccination at no cost to you, Sat., 7/31, 9 a.m.–noon, Acushnet Council on Aging, 59 S. Main St., Acushnet. Pfizer vaccine; individuals 12+ are eligible. Walk-ups welcome or register at https://curative.com/30583 to register.  Hosted by Mass Department of Public Health. ••• Click here to download the entire 7/29/21 issue:… [Read More]

Auditions: Steel Magnolias  The Marion Art Center has announced open auditions for all roles in the upcoming production of Steel Magnolias, written by Robert Harling and directed by Jennifer Palmer. Auditions will be held on Thurs., 8/5, 6:00-8:00pm and Sat., 8/8 from 11:00am-1:00pm at the Marion Art Center, 80 Pleasant Street, Marion, MA. Due to… [Read More]

Only at the Handy House Heritage Trail! As part of a continued effort to interpret the history of Westport’s forests and landscape, the Westport Historical Society, with the help of two voice-over artists, has given voice to some special trees along the Handy House Heritage Trail. A new audio experience “Tree Talk” enables visitors to… [Read More]

Candidates night online See the candidates running for Fairhaven Select Board in the special recall election (see page 19) answer ques­tions at a forum sponsored by Fairhaven Government Access TV and the North Fairhaven Improve­ment Association, from 6/29/21. Find the link at https://www.fairhaventv.com Candidates on Radio Visit https://wbsm.com/author/marcusferro/ to hear the candidates running for Fairhaven… [Read More]

The Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow St., is hosting an exhibit of local artist Kim Barry’s paintings and pottery in the library from July 28–August 20. Mattapoisett artist Barry has a bachelors and masters of Fine Arts. She was head of Visual and Performing Arts at CATS Academy Boston for eight years. Additionally, she… [Read More]