The Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts will be community focused, showcasing the musical, theatrical, dance and cinematic efforts of local performers.
At the heart of the New Bedford Preservation Society's programs is its walking tours of historic properties, mills, cemeteries and gardens in the city.
South and Central American artists who now live in New Bedford are displaying their artwork at the downtown library in an exhibit that will last through October 30.
Tournaments in lawn bowling and croquet were held at New Bedford's Hazelwood Park this year, and officials raved about greens, calling them 'world class.'
New Bedford's Giuliana Amaral, 21, performed in the Blind Auditions for NBC's "The Voice," and came away impressing at least one of the show's coaches.