Posts by Steven Froias
New Bedford’s Hip-Hop Past – and Future
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Hamilton” may be playing to sold-out houses on Broadway in 2016 but Groundwork! member Ben Gilbarg has been mixing hip-hop, social awareness and history since 2010 here in…
Read MoreLOCAL SITES: BPZoo.org
We’re debuting a new feature on the blog today – a series devoted to greater New Bedford area websites called ‘Local Sites’. You remember websites, don’t you? They’re those things…
Read MoreYOUR WEEKEND: Pagan Pride, Wheels for Hillary and California Suite
Guess what? The sweltering heat says “Summer Ain’t over yet!” so get out of the house this weekend with these fun things to do… 1) PAGAN PRIDE: Who knew pagans…
Read MoreIt’s back! The New Bedford Book Festival returns to Groundwork! in October
Mark Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16 on your calendars. That’s when the New Bedford Book Festival sets up shop at Groundwork! from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each…
Read MoreLabor Day is like another New Year’s and other Stranger Things…
The unofficial end of summer marked by Labor Day weekend has always felt sort of like another – actually more real – New Year’s to me. It seems that after…
Read MoreWrite on!
The 2016 Hollihock Writers Conference is now in the history books – and it was, as expected, one hell of a weekend in downtown New Bedford. Hollihock embellishes the city’s…
Read MoreIntroducing the Groundwork! Cruiser
New York City may have its Citi Bikes – but New Bedford now has the Groundwork! fleet! Better yet, it’s free for members! Okay – I may be getting head…
Read More“Notworking” in High Heels
Every month, Groundwork! members and friends, along with the folks from Civic Support, get together for a “Business Buzz” we humorously call “Notworking.” Sure, you can schmooze and network; talk…
Read MoreA (permanent) home for artisans
So, how did you spend your weekend? Groundwork! member Shelley Cardoos spent her weekend realizing a long-held goal – creating a permanent home for the artists and artisans of CRAFT-O-RAMA.…
Read MoreHollihock: The Write Stuff for New Bedford
One of the unexpected occurrences that has happened since Groundwork! established itself as a co-working hub here in New Bedford is its emergence as a leader in the city’s literary…
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