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Fall River's Helena Tavares is working to raise $40,000 to purchase a seizure alert service dog to help 13-year-old Avery face the challenges of epilepsy.

The Dartmouth Cultural Center is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Special showings can be arranged by appointment.

The 108th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament is right around the corner in New Bedford, and we have a preview of what to expect.

New Bedford's newly-renovated Steeple Playhouse on William Street, also known as the historic First Baptist Church, opened its doors last month.

St. Anthony of Padua Church in New Bedford's North End is presenting two sacred music performances in December.

The New Bedford Ballet is presenting 'A New England Nutcracker' on December 9 at Keith Middle School, with performances at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

The Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts will be community focused, showcasing the musical, theatrical, dance and cinematic efforts of local performers.

On November 11, the New Bedford Festival Theatre will be creating an original production 'Oh, What a Night,' celebrating contemporary Broadway.

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.