Mayor Jon Mitchell announced that the City of New Bedford has launched MaskNB, an initiative in partnership with the Southeastern Massachusetts chapter of the American Red Cross and Joseph Abboud Manufacturing Corporation, to continue to promote the widespread use of masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by offering a mask to any City resident… [Read More]
Fish Stories
Check out the newly revamped NOAA Voices Oral History Archives (https://voices.nmfs.noaa.gov/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery) a repository for archiving and disseminating oral history interviews related to our fisheries, oceans and coasts in the United States and its territories. Our collections include oral histories with fishermen, their spouses, processing workers, shoreside business workers, scientists, marine resources managers, and many others…. [Read More]
The Science of Shipwrecks
There are an estimated three million shipwrecks across the world’s seafloor. These sites provide important insight into human history and culture. They are also home to rich ecosystems of interest to marine scientists. Renowned explorer Dr. Robert Ballard and WHOI scientist Dr. Kirstin Meyer-Kaiser provide a fascinating overview of some of the many, surprising facts… [Read More]
National Graduation
The Class of 2020 is redefining high school graduation with a first-of-its-kind national ceremony. So get ready to go big while you’re at home—because this one-hour primetime national graduation celebration is all about YOU. Artists, athletes, musicians, commencement speakers, influencers, and cultural icons will show their support with performances and messages featuring students, teachers, and… [Read More]
At the Fishing Heritage Center
The following events are offered virutally by the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center. Visit fishingheritage center.org or email programs@ fishingheritagecenter.org. Exhibit Launch and Virtual Concert: Thursday, 5/14, 7:00pm- 8:00pm On Thursday, May 14th, the Fishing Heritage Center will launch our latest exhibit, We Came to Fish, We Came to Work: Stories of Immigration, with a concert… [Read More]
Mothers Day Walk
Virtual Walk-a-thon for Peace, Sun., 5/10. Join us on Mother’s Day from 9 a.m.–9:45 a.m. from the comfort of your living room or bed! There will be a link to join the live Virtual Walk-a-thon on our homepage, mothersdaywalk4peace.org. Registration: $20 per person. Proceeds benefit the Peace Institute. The Mother’s Day Walk for Peace is… [Read More]
WHALE Virtual Tours
The tours are continuing on and this week we are showcasing one of the most innovative reuses so far: the Co-Creative Center! Join me on WHALE’s Instagram THIS Friday, May 8 at 10:00 to virtually check out this mixed-use development featuring an art gallery, co-working space, and education & meeting space, in addition to loft-apartments,… [Read More]
Livestream concerts
The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra continues to offer free livestream concerts during the COVID-19 crisis. Visit https://nbsymphony.org. Concerts will remain on the website for viewing, if you miss them. • When Oboe Met Viola Friday, 5/8, 7pm EDT Tune in and join Rebecca and Ben for an evening of some of our favorite chamber works, arranged… [Read More]
Virtual Coloring Books
Libraries, archives, and other cultural institutions around the world are sharing free coloring sheets and books based on materials in their collections. Please download, print, and share your favorites! Visit http://library.nyam.org/colorourcollections/?mc_cid=9fb6124222&mc_eid=0de76ea781 A great activity for children and adults. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 5/7/20 issue:… [Read More]
WHALE Virtual Tours
This week we are heading over to 148 Hawthorn Street! Join me on WHALE’s Instagram THIS Friday, 5/1 at 10:00 to virtually take a step inside and see the wonders of the Leander A. Plummer House. Get ready to see hand painted woodwork, beautiful Delftware tile fireplaces, and a very early example of an indoor… [Read More]
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