Zeiterion — Attraction in New Bedford

THE HISTORY OF JAZZ I recently had the pleasure of taking a Jazz History course taught by Manny Escobar at the Zeiterion Theatre in New Bedford, and I cannot say enough positive things about my experience. Manny is an incredibly knowledgeable and engaging teacher who clearly has a passion for jazz and a gift for sharing that passion with others.

Throughout the course, Manny took us on a fascinating journey through the history of jazz, from its roots in the African American community to its evolution into one of the most beloved genres of music in the world. His lectures were informative, engaging, and included recorded performances by jazz musicians that brought the history to life in a truly unique and memorable way.

What impressed me most about Manny, however, was his ability to connect with each and every student in the class. He encouraged us to share our own experiences and perspectives on jazz, creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere that made everyone feel comfortable and valued. His enthusiasm and love for jazz was infectious, and I left each class feeling inspired and energized.

As we played our own instruments, we were able to connect with each other in a meaningful way.

Overall, I would highly recommend Manny Escobar as a Jazz History teacher at the Zeiterion Theatre in New Bedford. His passion, expertise, and dedication to his craft make him an exceptional teacher and an asset to the New Bedford community. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to learn from him and look forward to continuing my journey through the fascinating world of jazz during the second Springtime class beginning in May!

A special thanks to T. Blair Taylor, Director of Education at the Zeiterion Theatre for facilitating this wonderful class and positive learning...

• Nice little place to catch a show *

My son and I caught Weird Al here in late April 2022. They just recently reopened. We had a great, stress-free time. It's fairly small...seemed maybe about 1/2 the size of the Providence Performing Arts Center, if that. It's located about a 5 minute walk from the main street. There were a few decent places to eat within walking distance, but it seems like this part of town largely rolls up the sidewalks after 5pm.

Parking was very convenient - $4 event parking in a building attached to the theater. It was a little tight to drive around in, but I've been to worse. We arrived about 2 hours early (6pm on a Friday night), and only barely had to park in the 2nd floor (if I hadn't taken my truck, we would have been able to park on the 1st floor). There were stairs and elevators on opposite sides of the building. Leaving after the show was a piece of cake.

The venue itself was clean and cozy. The staff were friendly and helpful. They checked COVID vax cards outside, which went quickly. In the entry area, there was a small bar/grill to the left, and merchandise was sold on the right. Seating was comfy (if standard). There was ample leg room between rows. Bathrooms were clean. Great line of sight to the stage, even with us far off to the left about 20 rows back.

If there's another show here that I'm interested in seeing, I wouldn't hesitate to come back. It was about 40 minutes from Providence @ 5pm on Friday, and it was easy to get to once off of...

This is a small theater however the sound was really good and the seats were very comfortable. As a larger man I like to know ahead of time if I am going to be comfortable or not sitting in seats and the seats did not disappoint. I was comfortable throughout the performance of which we were there to see weird Al. Like I said the sound was great and I could hear every instrument and lyric which depending on who you are there to see is a good or bad thing LOL going back to the seats the only issue was when you sit down be careful because the seats recline back automatically and you will feel like you are falling but rest assured you are not! The employees all were friendly and got us to our seat with no problem. The venue is small enough to feel comfortable but large enough to feel like a concert. Area restaurants are great and you are in abundance of good...