It’s a Global Community, Basic Language Lessons, 2nd ROUND! Language is a gateway to a culture. Come to the Mattapoisett Free Public Library and learn some friendly greetings and conversational phrases in other languages. Townsfolk in the community will share some of these basics from their native languages in a casual informal setting. One class… [Read More]

FirstWorks, a Rhode Island non-profit dedicated to building commu­nity through world-class arts, will present renowned Haitian-American violinist/composer Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) performing “Redemp­tion Songs and Sonatas” with the Humanist Septet at The First Unitarian Church of Providence on Sat., 2/29, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $30 advance, $35 at the door, with community discounts available…. [Read More]

Bridging the Future Show Open House. The Dartmouth Council on Aging (COA) and Dartmouth Commu­nity Media (DCTV) are hosting an open house on Wed., 3/4, at 4:00pm, at the DCTV studio, 247 Russells Mills Road, Dartmouth, to inform and inspire new participants to join our Bridging the Future team. This project is a TV production… [Read More]

Movies at the Museum, Fri., 2/21, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse, at New Bedford Art Museum, 608 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, www.newbedfordart.org Free with pre-registration, at https://71785.blackbaudhosting.com/71785/Movies-at-the-Museum  Join us for an exclusive meet and greet with Spider-Man! That’s right Spidey will be at the Museum before the movie to talk comics with the… [Read More]

The Acushnet Public Library, 232 Middle St., Acushnet, is pleased to announce the screening of Stephano: The True Story of Shakespeare’s Shipwreck with Hit and Run History on Wed., 2/26, at 6:30 p.m. This one-hour film follows the story of the only Mayflower passenger who had been to North America previously. A decade earlier, Stephen… [Read More]

Join us for a movie and pizza at the Mattapoisett COA, 17 Barstow St.,  508-758-4110; coadirector@mattapoisett.net Screening Judy, The story of Judy Garland., on Tues., 2/25, at noon. Cost:vFree movie. Pizza: $1 per slice. Call 508-758-4110. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 2/20/20 issue: 02-20-20 KoolKids… [Read More]

The winter film series continues with Boy Erased, on Sun., 2/23, at 1 p.m., at the Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford. This film contains adult themes.  Jared Eamons, the son of a small-town Baptist pastor, must overcome the fallout after being outed as gay to his parents. His father and mother struggle to… [Read More]

The VFW Fairhaven is holding its annual Valentine’s Dance on Fri., 2/14, at VFW Post 2892, 109 Middle St., Fairhaven, 508-997-1707. Featuring entertainment by DJ Silky Smooth at 9 p.m.; light buffet. All are welcome. See ad on back cover. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire… [Read More]

New Bedford Art Museum/ Artworks! Opens Three  Exhibitions Featuring Local Artists and Curators   Reception: AHA! Thurs, Feb 13, 6–8 p.m. (Snow Date 3/12). Free and open to the public. Light refresh­ments. To learn more about the exhibitions and concurrent program­ming visit: newbedfordart.org  Excavation: Layers of Meaning Curated by Catherine Carter Adria Arch, Tracy Barbosa,… [Read More]

In 1918, as the Great War — World War Oner — was in the early years, the Spanish flu arrived in North America killing 50 million people worldwide and the deadliest pandemic in the world “seconded to the Black Death”.  “As Bright As Heaven” by Susan Messier takes place in Philadelphia where 12,191 men, women and children… [Read More]