Your Theatre is presenting “The Odd Couple (Female Version)” and Director Larry Houbre and cast member Kristina Dahlene discuss the production and the joy of community theater.

Matt McArthur, Director of Real Estate and Fundraising for the Arts and Business Council of Greater Boston, discusses some of the latest concepts surrounding the Star Store project in New Bedford, and the importance of three community engagement sessions coming up in September.

Zeiterion Performing Arts Center President and CEO Rosemary Gill shares the latest on the renovations at the Z, just days after the media toured the facility.

The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra President and CEO David Prentiss discusses how the NBSO has just wrapped up its strategic plan for the next three years, and what the future holds for the symphony orchestra.

Rev. David Lima and Leslie Poulin discuss the “Comigo Dinners” from Rise Up for Homes, and how they are hoping a free meal will lead to thoughtful discussion about the issues local residents are concerned about.

Joel Baptista discusses the upcoming fundraiser for the Tyler J. Leonard Memorial Foundation, an organization that promotes suicide awareness and prevention.

New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane remembers the city’s first poet laureate, Everett Hoagland.

Jack Dresser of the SHARE Foundation discusses the organization’s work serving people with severe disabilities, and client Filomena Tripp talks about how SHARE has impacted her life for the better.

Miss New Bedford 2025 Ashley Clark and Chair of the Board of Directors Ashley Bendiksen discuss the Miss New Bedford organization, Clark’s year wearing the crown, and the upcoming Sunset Cruise to raise money for scholarships.

Director Kim Goddard discusses how the upcoming AHA Night in New Bedford will honor award-winning poet and community activist Everett Hoagland, the city’s first poet laureate.