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Sounds of summer return at annual concert series
Summer is here, which means the annual concert series will return to Middleboro and Lakeville. A variety of styles of music will fill the air at the free weekly performances. Middleboro Friends will once again sponsor the summer concert series Thursdays at 6 p.m. at Town Hall lawn, weather permitting.
Phantom Gourmet keeps “Kool” at local eatery
A phantom presence recently made itself known at Kool Kone. However, it wasn’t a ghost or an apparition — it was a food critic. On Tuesday, July 2, Phantom Gourmet host Dan Andelman pulled up a chair at Kool Kone – along with an entire video crew. The Phantom Gourmet is a show that reviews restaurants around Massachusetts.
Minerva Pizza House team in Fairhaven said Saturday was their last hurrah
FAIRHAVEN — A message posted on the website of Minerva Pizza House, 75 Main St., Fairhaven, suggests the business may have closed its doors. However, whether they'll remain closed is unclear. "Sadly, Ester, Jon, and their crew are leaving after Saturday, June 29th," a message near the top of Minerva's homepage read as of Monday. "It has been a pleasure serving Fairhaven for the past 24 years! Thank you for your support. We will miss you!" ...
National Fried Clam Day: 10 spots dishing up your favorite summer time treat
Let’s admit it, here in the SouthCoast there is quite an addiction to fried clams. It’s a nostalgic taste of summertime when you bite into those perfectly fried morsels. Did you know there was a National Day just to celebrate your favorite seafood treat? National Fried Clam Day has been celebrated on July 3 since 2015. ...
Alley Theater to perform “Shrek Jr.” with Middleboro cast
The production will star Marianna Mccallum as Fiona. Performance times are Friday, July 12 at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, July 13 at 2:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, July 14 at 2:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. The production is directed by Melissa Botelho and choreographed by Lucy Nagle Record. The...
Free Outdoor Movies Throughout July at Taunton’s Star Drive-In
TAUNTON (WBSM) – What's summer without a classic movie night transporting you into a world of favorite films?. Taunton's Star Drive-In is back hosting "Movies Under the Stars," a free movie night every Saturday throughout July. Any movie lover could say they love the movie experience, but sitting for...
Willie Nelson Announces Last-Minute Concert Cancellation
Willie Nelson has pulled out of his scheduled Tuesday performance on the Outlaw Music Festival Tour, the latest in a string of cancellations. The country icon was set to appear at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts. His team announced the cancellation in a statement and said he would rejoin the tour on July 4 in Camden, New Jersey. His son, Lukas Nelson, will perform in his place.
Willie Nelson Cancels Appearance At Outlaw Festival Tour Stop In Massachusetts
Despite previously announcing that he would begin his stint headlining the 2024 traveling Outlaw Music Festival tonight in Mansfield, Massachusetts, Willie Nelson pulled out of the show at Boston area shed the Xfinity Center. Once again, Lukas Nelson will cover for his father as part of a bill with Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss and Celisse.
New Bedford celebrates iconic music group Tavares with street named in brothers' honor
NEW BEDFORD - In a voice less strong than it once was, Antone “Chubby” Tavares thanked the many people who came out Saturday to celebrate the city's newest street, Tavares Brothers' Way. The New Bedford street was named in honor of the internationally famous music group made up of the Tavares brothers. ...
Free concert, THE EAGLES EXPERIENCE, headed to Fall River’s Heritage State Park
If you are a fan of one of the highest selling musical acts of all time, The Eagles, then you will love a free concert that’s coming to Fall River. THE EAGLES EXPERIENCE aims to be the most authentic tribute show to the Eagles available today. With a one-to-one lineup that reflects the Eagles during their heyday in the late 1970s, the members of THE EAGLES EXPERIENCE each emulate their respective “Eagle”, playing the correct instrument and singing the songs as sung by their protege.
Zach Bryan may be one of Duxbury’s newest residents
The singer-songwriter appears to have purchased a $7.5 million home in the seaside town earlier this year. After Zach Bryan delivered his performance at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday night, he may have gotten a rare opportunity for musicians on the road like himself: a chance to sleep in his own bed.
New Bedford Parks, Recreation & Beaches shares city’s best spots to grill this summer
“Looking for a spot to grill? Well look no more, Hazelwood Park, Fort Taber Park and Rivers End Park have you covered!. You can bring your grill to the designated cement pads and spend some time in New Bedford’s big backyard. Please look at the map and rules posted...
New Bedford’s Historic Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Offering Free Tours Friday
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — Free guided tours of the Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey will take place this Friday at New Bedford State Pier. The Ernestina-Morrissey is returning to New Bedford this week in conjunction with Cape Verdean Recognition Week, which began on June 30. The week celebrates the independence of the island nation Cabo Verde.
Things To Do: 4th of July; Arts in the Park; meet 'Gilded Age' star Denée Benton
If you need an answer to this age-old question for making plans, we’ve got you covered. In Things To Do, we take a look at, well, things to do, happening every week in the Greater Fall River area and around the SouthCoast. From weekdays to weekends, there’s always plenty...
Pets of the Week: Cats Louie and Lilah are a brother/sister team, ready for new adventures
The Taunton Animal Shelter Pets of the Week are a couple of cool cats named Louie and Lilah. They're a brother/sister team, about 9 weeks old. Louie is laid back, and Lilah is always off doing something, maybe because her double front paws carry her off on different adventures. They...
This New Bedford firefighter became his station's barista. Now he's thinking bigger.
NEW BEDFORD — Summer may not be the time SouthCoasters are thinking about nor'easters, but for a growing segment, it's when "Nor'Eastahs" are most on the mind, according to one New Bedford entrepreneur. "I make a batch every week," Brian Gallant said of his creation, a gourmet iced coffee blend he named after the storms synonymous with New England. "The size will depend on how many orders I have, but this time of year I'll make a...
Abington sophomore wins nationwide essay contest via entry about music teacher Kevin Longwill
Lukas Tokarczyk, a rising sophomore at Abington Senior High School, has been selected as an essay contest winner in the June issue of School Band and Orchestra Magazine. According to the article, Tokarczyk will receive $1,000 courtesy of the magazine and the NAMM Foundation. Each winning student was asked about...
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