Townsquare Sunday

Zeiterion Performing Arts Center President and CEO Rosemary Gill reviews the latest construction at the historic theater, and talks about the impact the completed project will have on New Bedford and the region.

Sister Transfiguration and Sister Maria, organizers of the Passion of Christ play in New Bedford, discuss the importance of the Passion and the workings behind the play itself.

Lucy Bly and Jim Ryan discuss the story of the Catalpa, a New Bedford-based whaling ship that carried out a dramatic rescue of six Irish prisoners being held in Western Australia in 1876.

Executive Director Catherine Cooper discusses how Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative, or SMEC, has served developmental and physically disabled children and adults in Greater New Bedford with high quality programs and services for 50 years.

Director of Development and Communications Mariah Nolan and Coordinator Hadley Porreca discuss the work of the Kennedy Donovan Center and its upcoming fundraiser event.

Founder and President Ethan de Aguiar discusses the upcoming Second Annual New Bedford Film Festival, and how it will be bigger and better than the inaugural festival last year.

Mercy Meals and More Program Director David Motta and Board Vice President Susan Raposo discuss the organization’s mission to help the homeless and its upcoming fundraiser.

New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane discusses the New Bedford Whaling Museum’s $32 million expansion plan and more.

Dartmouth Cultural Center President Pauline Santos discusses the upcoming decision by voters at Town Meeting on a longer lease for the center, as well as its upcoming slate of programs.

Zeiterion Performing Arts Center President and CEO Rosemary Gill gives an update on the renovations at the Z.