Posts by Steven Froias
The Write Moves in New Bedford
“I was chatting with Alison Wells about putting a poetry event on in April and I had an idea of maybe trying to get one going on the Saturday evening…
Read MoreYOUR WEEKEND: Irish Eyes, Female Muscle and more
St. Patrick’s Day FRIDAY, MARCH 17 – It’s St. Patrick’s Day! We’re confident you know what that means – Guinness, Jameson, Corned Beef and lots of green. The celebration reaches…
Read MoreNailing it on Union Street
I don’t know what the beer will be like and ditto for the burgers. But, after taking a walk by at dusk one evening last week, I do know one…
Read MoreYOUR WEEKEND: Spring Cleaning, Thunder and Doughnuts
Spring Cleaning BEGINNING FRI. MARCH 10 – Get some Spring Cleaning done with The Collective NB. The theatrical troupe will be performing – rather, “Airing Out 4 Short Plays” this…
Read MoreLessons from Philly
Yeah – it was a kick-back, get-down quick weekend trip…but even on vacation, it’s hard not to think about the beloved, funky city we leave behind. Myself and fellow…
Read MoreGround Control: Carl Simmons on making music and New Bedford’s lesser-known history
Carl Simmons talks about making music and the lesser-known histories of our fair city of New Bedford in this episode of the Ground Control podcast.
Read MoreYOUR WEEKEND: Magic, Mumford and lots of laughs
Magic Frontier Tournament SATURDAY, MARCH 4 – One of the often overlooked assets of New Bedford is the fact that city has its very own comic book store, New England…
Read MoreFrom New Bedford to Philadelphia
It’s been over seven months since I began blogging for Groundwork! here on the groundwork.space website – and I am loving it! Before I returned to New Bedford, I was…
Read MoreTaking New Bedford Bookfest into 2017
One of the most gratifying experiences (among many) I’ve had here at Groundwork! is co-founding the New Bedford Bookfest with Sarah Athanas and Dena Haden. When we launched the first…
Read MoreYOUR WEEKEND: Mardi Gras and more
Mardi Gras in New Bedford SATURDAY, FEB. 25 – Couple of groups taking Mardi Gras as their theme for different events today. MASS ATTACK ROLLER DERBY holds their first annual…
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