Situated on a small peninsula in Smith Cove, the Rocky Neck Art Colony in Gloucester is known for its rustic charm and eclectic works of art in a laid-back authentic setting. At the beginning of the summer the galleries on Rocky Neck could not open due to the Pandemic, but many opened their doors in… [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]

Rhode Island’s own Sissieretta Jones is this week’s featured American trailblazer on #UNLADYLIKE2020 — the acclaimed series of 10-minute animated documentaries by PBS’s flagship biography series American Masters. The Sissieretta Jones short is narrated by Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award-winner Julianna Margulies (The Good Wife; ER; Billions), and the words of Madame Jones are… [Read More]

Fairhaven Farmers Market at the Bright Yellow Farm Stand, 151 Alden Road, Fairhaven (next to National Bleach). Sundays through 10/25, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Featuring beef, chicken, produce farms, honey, eggs, herbs, jams, organic soaps and bath salts. Accepts senior and WIC Farmers Market Coupons, SNAP. Please practice social distancing and wear a mask. Contact: 508-496-9209; allnaturalbeef@comcast.net Roxann’s Farmers… [Read More]

Every Saturday beginning 8/1, from 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Westminster Street between Eddy and Union Streets, Providence, RI. InDowncity launches its first Open Air Saturdays in downtown Provi­dence. Your favorite event organizers are changing things up in 2020, hosting a more self-guided, socially distanced experience. During the hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., West­minster Street… [Read More]

Vigil of Prayer for Peace and Unity, Fri., 7/31, 6 p.m., at La Salette Shrine Church, 947 Park St., Attleboro, MA 02703. “Christ is all and is in all” (Colossians 3:11)  During these troubled times, it can be hard to find peace.  It is, however, in these times that Christ speaks loudest, calling us to… [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]

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) scientists are featured in two short films at this year’s Woods Hole Film Festival (WHFF). In addition, scientists will also participate in Q&A sessions connected to three of the festival’s feature-length, ocean-themed entries. The short films, “Divergent Warmth” and “Beyond the Gulf Stream” are part of a program titled “The… [Read More]

Connect from your couch! Visit https://ahanewbedford.org/connect-from-your-couch/ to enjoy a curated list of on-line resources and virtual programming from local artists, businesses, and organizations that will keep you creative and connected 24-7. Featuring virtual tours, including the Nathan & Polly Johnson House, Howland Mills, First Baptist Church, and the Strand Theater; virtual art exhibits; virtual variety… [Read More]

Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nisR4Y6wsLM for a tribute to civil rights icon John Lewis who died on July 17.  Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=19&v=z_oEkOdIXdo&feature=emb_title to see the trailer on the d ocumentary “John Lewis: Good trouble.” Visit https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2013/08/31/216884526/graphic-novel-depicts-john-lewis-march-toward-justice to hear John Lewis talk about his graphic novel “March.” ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download… [Read More]