Posts by Steven Froias
The Sea-Jitney is coming to (and leaving from) New Bedford
Any addition to transportation options other than more cars and wider highways is cause for jubilation for a whole host of reasons. Especially since the automobile is evil. It’s helped…
Read MoreA Care Package for Union Street
March has been labeled “Self Improvement” month at Groundwork!, according to its co-founder Sarah Athanas, who wrote this intense blog post on the subject. I figured that gave me the…
Read MoreYOUR WEEKEND begins in Fiji…
Birthday Soli & Fiji fundraiser FRIDAY, MARCH 23 – One of our terrific members, Carissa Wills-DeMello, has come up with a meaningful way to celebrate her birthday. Tonight at…
Read MoreHetty Green: Another word for…..
Since March is Women’s History Month, I feel obligated as Groundworker-At-Large to contribute something to the zeitgeist on behalf of New Bedford. As usual, it’s not a stretch or, in…
Read MoreYOUR WEEKEND up in the air
Rope to Trope FRIDAY, MARCH 16 – The latest exhibition in the Groundwork! Gallery opens with a reception tonight from 6:00-9:00 p.m. “Rope to Trope” features the works of artist…
Read MoreTying a nautical cliche into knots
As a natural harbor, New Bedford is accustomed to having all sorts of things wash up on its shores. A few years back, Alex Buchanan beached in New Bedford –…
Read MoreYOUR WEEKEND: We’re not in Kansas anymore…
Reggae in the Tavern FRIDAY, MARCH 9 – DJ Ranking Z got us all grooving all summer long as DJ during four Reggae on West Beach happenings in New Bedford.…
Read MoreWhat’s that all about…?
SEEN on the Streets of NEW BEDFORD: Vinyl murals on the Star Store Windows What’s that all about? A press release from Ellen Mueller of UMass Dartmouth College of Visual…
Read MoreMe & Joselyn – Live onstage!
I feel like a brave man this week. Because I’m sharing the stage with the one and only Joselyn Feliciano. Some folks reading this probably know of Joselyn from her…
Read MoreRyan Seacrest, Gatsby and parking in downtown New Bedford
It’s at once a subject that can seem vanilla and boring – but ironically also provokes passion in people. No – it’s not speculation about Ryan Seacrest’s love life. It’s…
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