Townsquare Sunday

Executive Director Andy Herlihy and two members of his Sailing and Leadership Training Program, Darren Navin and Feli Nogues, discuss the work of the Community Boating Center in New Bedford.

Eric Paradis of Your Theatre, Inc. discusses the theater company’s upcoming production of Aaron Sorkin’s “A Few Good Men.”

New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane reviews Mayor Mitchell’s State of the City Address, New Bedford’s $18 million budget deficit, new housing projects and more.

Immigrants Assistance Center President Helena DaSilva Hughes gives an update on New Bedford’s immigrant community.

Forever Paws Animal Shelter Director Arianna Silva and administrative assistant Chantelle Rogers discuss the upcoming Legends and Lore Fantasy Ball to benefit the shelter.

Patti Rego of Viva Fall River discusses an upcoming event in Fall River where Paul Revere will ride again.

Joe Ritter, Program Director for the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, discusses two major exhibits getting new life at the center.

Blair Taylor, Director of Education and Community at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, discusses the upcoming third annual Historically Black College and University College Fair at New Bedford High School.

AHA! New Bedford Executive Director Kim Goddard discusses April’s theme, “Protecting the Planet.”

Martha Yules, a member of the New Bedford Film Festival Board of Directors, shares some of the highlights for the upcoming edition of the festival.

Bryon Knight, founder of the Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts in Fairhaven, is joined by Jess Wilson and Garrett Olson, founders of the WatermelonAlligator Theatre Company, which will become the new resident theatre company at the Shepherd Center.

UMass Dartmouth Political Science Professor Ken Manning offers insight into the SAVE America Act and its prospects.

Pauline Santos, President of the Dartmouth Cultural Center, discusses what will be happening at the center in March and April.

Marissa Perez-Dormitzer and Mali Lim discuss some upcoming recycling workshops that combine reuse and art.

Victoria Grasela of the United Way of Greater New Bedford talks about the upcoming spring edition of the Hunger Heroes Food Drop, as well as some other events.

Elizabeth Bettencourt, Artistic Director of the New Bedford Festival Theatre, discusses the recent move back into the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center and a newly-earned tax credit.

AHA! New Bedford Executive Director Kim Goddard discusses what is coming up for the March AHA! Night.

Zane Cox and a group of artists discuss the work of New Bedford Creative.

New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane discusses Bristol County D.A. Tom Quinn’s decision not to run for re-election, the challengers for the seat such as Chris Markey and Seth Aitken, and whether or not New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell might run.

Author Richard Reeves talks about his upcoming discussion in New Bedford, sponsored by Nativity Prep, about the educational challenges facing boys and men today.

New Bedford JazzFest founder Eric Paradis talks about the 2026 New Bedford Acoustic Jazz Series coming up at the Steeple Playhouse.

Cliff Athouriste, Director of Membership and Retention for the One SouthCoast Chamber, discusses the Chamber’s upcoming Job Fair.

Joe Ritter, Programs Director for the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, discusses the upcoming slate of programming at the center for February and March.

AHA! Executive Director Kim Goddard discusses the upcoming AHA! Night in New Bedford for February.

Matt McArthur of the Arts and Business Council of Greater Boston gives an update on the refurbishing of the former Star Store in downtown New Bedford, which will serve as a hub for local arts.