Townsquare Sunday

New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane discusses Bristol County D.A. Tom Quinn’s decision not to run for re-election, the challengers for the seat such as Chris Markey and Seth Aitken, and whether or not New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell might run.

Author Richard Reeves talks about his upcoming discussion in New Bedford, sponsored by Nativity Prep, about the educational challenges facing boys and men today.

New Bedford JazzFest founder Eric Paradis talks about the 2026 New Bedford Acoustic Jazz Series coming up at the Steeple Playhouse.

Cliff Athouriste, Director of Membership and Retention for the One SouthCoast Chamber, discusses the Chamber’s upcoming Job Fair.

Joe Ritter, Programs Director for the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, discusses the upcoming slate of programming at the center for February and March.

AHA! Executive Director Kim Goddard discusses the upcoming AHA! Night in New Bedford for February.

Matt McArthur of the Arts and Business Council of Greater Boston gives an update on the refurbishing of the former Star Store in downtown New Bedford, which will serve as a hub for local arts.

Joe Thomas and Jay Avila of Spinner Publications talk about the author talk series for 2026 and the slate of releases planned for the year that marks Spinner’s 45th anniversary.

Pauline Santos, President of the Dartmouth Cultural Center, discusses the renovation work being done at the center.

James Sanguinetti of Your Theatre talks about the upcoming production of “Dial M for Murder.”