Townsquare Sunday

Narrows Center for the Arts Events Coordinator Ian Arieta discusses the 25-year history of Fall River's music and arts center, and some plans for the future.

Dartmouth Cultural Center President Pauline Santos discusses the upcoming programming at the center for July and August, including the annual "Wet Paint Day."

AHA! New Bedford Executive Director Kim Goddard discusses July’s AHA! Night theme, “Kids Rule (Adults Too)!”

New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane discusses the city council’s “Cut Night” and where the budget battle goes from here.

Jeff Angeley, founder of the NB Roots & Branches Festival, discusses what to expect from this year’s edition of the popular event.

Lorna Brunelle discusses the upcoming Wareham Harborfest event, and the Sip & Stroll that is associated with it.

New Bedford Garden Club President Pauline Santos discusses the club’s 100th anniversary this year, and what the Garden Club is all about.

Barbara Acksen of the Fairhaven Improvement Association discusses this year’s Fairhaven Homecoming Day Fair and the entire weekend surrounding it.

Dennison Memorial President and CEO Jim Mathes discusses his impending retirement, and is joined by new Executive Director Joe Neves to discuss the work of Dennison Memorial and how it helps New Bedford kids.

Kimberly Rioux, South Coast Recruitment Coordinator, and Chelsy Baker, Senior Program Coordinator, of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts discuss the need for more men to volunteer to mentor young people in the program.

Joe Ritter, Programs Director for the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, discusses the upcoming slate of exhibits.

Marci Pina-Christian discusses the upcoming jazz event fundraiser for the Armsted Christian Endowed Scholarship at Berklee College of Music.

AHA! Executive Director Kim Goddard discusses the upcoming June AHA! Night in New Bedford, focusing on Pride Month.

Darlene Spencer and Jan Baptist of the Cape Verdean Association discuss the work of finishing the Cape Verdean Cultural Center in New Bedford, and the upcoming ribbon cutting for Island Park, which is adjacent to the center.

Alexis Costa and Sam Dungca discuss the annual Full Bloom Festival in Fairhaven’s Cushman Park.

New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane discusses Mayor Jon Mitchell’s proposed FY26 New Bedford City Budget and the cuts he says need to be made.

WBSM's Townsquare Sunday highlights individuals and organizations working to better the quality of life on the SouthCoast. Join host Jim Phillips as he talks to those who are making a difference in our local communities.

Disabled American Veterans Commander William Kligel and Chapter Adjutant-Secretary Aaron Gabriel talk about the work of the D.A.V. and some upcoming fundraising events.

Karl Pelletier of Red Oak Hospitality discusses the inaugural Fall River Seafood Festival, and what attendees can expect.

Pauline Santos, President of the Dartmouth Cultural Center, discusses two new exhibits on display during May and June.

Gisele Pappas discusses the upcoming organ concert at St. Anthony of Padua Church.

Kim Goddard, Executive Director of AHA!, discusses what to expect for the upcoming edition of AHA! Night.

Kathy Treglia discusses the upcoming Family Fest in New Bedford.

New Bedford native Steve Pemberton, a successful businessman who is now a motivational speaker, shares his message about life, resilience and people helping people.

Author Carl Hoffman discusses his upcoming appearance in New Bedford as part of Spinner Publication’s Author Series on his book “Savage Harvest.” He talked about his recent trip on a New Bedford scalloper and his upcoming book on the city’s fishing industry.