By Staff Writer Samantha Wahl. When I first heard of “AHA! Night”, I figured it was some kind of invention spotlight. After all, one usually associates “A-ha!” with something like “Eureka!”; an exclamation you make after you come to some brilliant discovery. However, it actually stands for Art, History and Architecture Night. Once a month in downtown New Bedford, art galleries, cafes, and other area … Continue reading AHA Night: A sustainable success

By Staff Writer Samantha Wahl, If you’re going by the name, the Cask & Pig sounds like a simple, down-home place. Prepare for a bit of a surprise when you walk in. The dining room has a distinctly modern feel, with some country touches. A sleek wooden bar, flat-screen TVs, and sports memorabilia on the walls makes for a cool combination of southern charm and … Continue reading Cask & Pig: A great atmosphere for an occasional treat

By Staff Writer Samantha Wahl. There are some things that just aren’t the same on tape as they are when performed live, and one of them is jazz. To hear the swells and lulls of a band through a CD or an MP3 is one thing. But live jazz carries a nearly empathic quality; sitting in a room with instrumentalists creates a uniquely vivid emotional … Continue reading Jazz orchestra rises and shines

By Staff Writer Samantha Wahl. This weekend, the UMass Dartmouth Theater Company brought audiences to Malibu, a hair salon, and Harvard University. Under the direction of Rose Racine and Seraphina Bell, with musical coordination by Sara Alfaro, they put on a musical with an incredibly challenging score and intensive choreography. And what’s more? They looked and sounded fabulous doing it. It calls to mind a … Continue reading Snaps for Delta Nu: Legally Blonde takes UMassD to Harvard Law

By Staff Writer Samantha Wahl. Guillermo del Toro is a man of substance. He’s also a man of he is also a man of history, and of fish-men, and of fantasy. Especially darkened takes on children’s tales. Del Toro, a Mexican filmmaker, is an absolute juggernaut in the industry. Over the years he’s built an incredible body of work. In the English-speaking world, his best-known … Continue reading Del Toro to go “Del Toro” on Pinocchio

By Staff Writer Samantha Wahl. For the headliner of the night, Mercy Bell is extremely down-to-earth. The entire time her opening act, Sarah Donner, is onstage, Bell gives her full attention. Some artists might stay backstage while other artists were performing, but not Bell. She stands silently right next to the audience, listening, watching. It is October 19, and the occasion is Bell’s Coming Home … Continue reading Bell of the ball: Two local legends perform in CVPA