Please join us on Fri., 9/13 from 5–11 p.m., and Sat., 9/14, from noon–11 p.m. for our annual Lebanese Festival (Mahrajan) on the Parish Grounds of Our Lady of Purgatory Maronite Catholic Church, 4254 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745. There’ll be lots of delicious Lebanese Food, tasty pastries, refreshments, raffles, music and dancing, and… [Read More]

On Thurs., 9/19,  from 6pm – 7pm, the Mattapoisett Museum at 5 Church Street is proud to present John Horrigan who will give a unique and interesting presentation on The Hurricane of 1938.  This surprise hurricane raced up the Atlantic Seaboard on September 21, 1938 at 67 MPH (with a record low air pressure) and… [Read More]

Join us at the Millicent Library, 45 Center St., Fairhaven, on Fri. 9/13, for an enchanting evening featuring silent films accompanied by live music. Local musician Jeff Angeley of Southcoast Lessons & Company will perform to several short films, including: “Cameraman’s Revenge” by Ladislas Starevich; “La Voix du Rossignol” by Ladislas Starevich; “Sleeping Beauty” by… [Read More]

“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]