“The Game’s Afoot” KEN LUDWIG’S THE GAME’S AFOOT opens on a blustery December night in 1936, where Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests… [Read More]

Apple Peach Fest & Pageant The Acushnet Apple-Peach Festival, celebrating 43 years, on Sat. & Sun., 9/7 & 9/8, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Long Plain Museum, 1203 Main St., Acushnet. Great entertain­ment, crafts, food and fun! Free parking and admission. Shuttle bus from Acushnet Middle School. Parade on Sun., 9/8 at 10… [Read More]

Chowdah Fest & Beer Bust Clam cakes, Chowdah, French Fries and Draft Beer included (While it lasts). Sat., 9/7, open at 5:30, dinner at 6. Freetown VFW outside dining area, 89 Middleboro Road, East Freetown. Take out available with outside dining. Tickets $25. For tickets call Dan at 774-930-4392 or the VFW, 508-763-2292. All proceeds… [Read More]

Please join us for New Bedford Science Café, Tues., 9/10, The Last Round Bar & Grille, 908 Purchase St., New Bedford. Open to everyone. Free, save for the beer!   Our guests, Megan Ryder and Elizabeth Spurlock, researchers at Boston University’s Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy [CTE] Center, will discuss Behind The Brains; Assessing CTE in Life… [Read More]

Our Lady of Angels feast Sat., 8/31–Mon., 9/2,z on the OLOA Feast grounds, 7 Jesse Street, Fairhaven. Dubbed the “biggest little feast,” the 94th annual OLOA festa is  showcase of local Portuguese culture, featuring three days of Portuguese and American food and entertain­ment. Admission and entertainment are free, purchase require for food and beverages.  Sat…. [Read More]

llicent Library’s 39th Annual Teddy Bear Parade!  Date changed due to the weather Sat., 8/31, 10 a.m. to noon. Bring your favorite teddy bear (or any stuffed animal), and enjoy the fun! Bring your bears to the Unitarian Church Lawn, Walnut Street side of the Library. We’ll march down to Our Lady’s Haven and back…. [Read More]

Join us for a seasonal New England tale, ALL THAT HEAVEN ALLOWS (1955)! A well-to-do widow (Jane Wyman) falls for a much younger tree nursery owner (Rock Hudson). The May-December romance scandalizes her social set and family. Surrounding them are some of the most gorgeous, Technicolor scenes of New England’s seasons committed to film.  The… [Read More]