| | | | | Greetings! Film Screening This Week at Tabocas Brazilian Steakhouse!
Join the Lowell Green Building Commission and the Lowell Film Collaborative for the final film of their four-part Green Building Film Series:
"A Convenient Truth: Urban Solutions from Curitiba, Brazil"
Tabocas Brazilian Steakhouse, 26 Andover Street, Lowell
Thursday, June 18
Meet & Greet: 6:30-7PM
Showtime: 7PM
Dinner: Following the film
This informative, inspirational documentary showcases the city of Curitiba, Brazil and their initiatives in promoting environment-friendly and cost-effective changes in cities worldwide. The hour-long film will focus on the remarkable innovations in transportation, recycling, social benefits (including affordable housing), seasonal parks, and the processes that transformed Curitiba into one of the most livable cities in the world. Tabocas Steakhouse is renowned for its traditional Brazilian-style Rodizio dining -- please join us for a delicious dinner (off the menu) following the film.
For more information:
Green Building Commission: greenbuilding.lowellma.gov
Lowell Film Collaborative: www.lowellfilmcollaborative.org
Tabocas Brazilian Steakhouse: www.tabocassteakhouse.com
| | Retail & Restaurant News | | Mickey's Bar & Grill, 179 Central Street: Classic Movie Marathons, Sunday 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Featuring some of the best films of all time. Movies are available to all diners without admission. For more information visit www.mickeydoyle.com
Village Smokehouse, 98 Middle Street: Award-winning BBQ Restaurant to host Wine Dinner Monday, June 15 at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $30.00. Reservations are suggested and for more information call 978-441-BBQU (2278) or visit www.villagesmokehouse.com.
COBBLESTONES RESTAURANT, 91 Dutton Street: *"Grillin' on the River"- Now booking summer outings upon the beautiful lawns of the Tsongas Arena. LIVE MUSIC! SUMMER SUN! GREAT BBQ! Contact Robin @ 978-970-2282 for details & availability.
**Also, join us for our Hump Day Lunch Buffet, every Wednesday from 11:30am-1:30pm!
| | Sports & Events | Lowell High School Mural Reception: The public is invited to a reception celebrating the unveiling of a mural at Lowell High School depicting over 175 years of Lowell High School's history in a global context. The research, design, and execution of the mural -- which spans more than 500 square feet -- was accomplished by the seniors in the Studio Art IV class under the direction of teacher Lisa Perkins and visiting artist Kathleen Cammarata. Enjoy a variety of refreshments while experiencing a visual history of Lowell High School. The student artists will also be available for questions during the reception. Wednesday, June 17 from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM, Lowell High School, in the foyer adjacent to the Library/Media Center (school building closest to Ayotte Parking Facility).
Free Fun For Kids Series Announced! The Lowell Summer Music Series announces its Free Fun For Kids Series, featuring ten free children's concerts with free art programs before the shows and free trolley rides after the shows each Wednesday and Thursday, July 8th through August 13th. For more information call 978-970-5200 or visit www.lowellsummermusic.org. Just click on "Children."
WILCO Comes to LeLacheur! Over 9,000 fans poured into LeLacheur Park last summer as two Boston rock legends wowed the crowds in the first ever concert at LeLacheur Park. ollowing the success of the Dropkick Murphy's and Mighty Mighty Bosstones concert, the Spinners and Higher Ground Productions are happy to bring Chicago-based rock band WILCO to LeLacheur Park for a one-night event, July 11, featuring special guest Connor Oberst. Tickets are available now through the Spinners Box Office at 978-459-1702. The Lowell National Historical Park, and the Lowell Festival Foundation present its annual Summer Music Series at Boarding House Park. The 20th Season starts with concerts that begin June 27 and continue through September 18. The Summer Music Series comprises of folk, classic, roots, world music and the best in blues. For more information visit www.lowellsummermusic.org. Lowell Spinners: The 2009 season is fast approaching and tickets are selling fast. Tickets remain available for many 2009 Spinners home games. For ticketscontact the spinners box office at 978-459-1702. For more information visit www.lowellspinners.com. The Pollard Memorial Library: Tuesday, June 23 at 7:00 PM.
Join us for a fun puppet show to kick off our 2009 Summer Reading Program! Tickets will be available for the show beginning Tuesday, June 9th, and everyone attending needs a ticket. Children of all ages are welcome! Beginning Monday, June 22nd, kids may register for the Pollard Memorial Library's Summer Reading 2009 and pick up their reading logs. Please note: to participate in any of our summer reading activities, you must also sign up for the reading part of the summer reading program. For more information, visit www.pollardml.org or call 978-970-4120. The Lowell Devils are currently accepting season ticket deposits for the 2009-2010 Season. Make sure you don't miss out on all the exciting action next year by securing your spot on the Devils priority list, which guarantees you the best seating available along with other great benefits! Don't miss a minute of all the thrilling hockey action and affordable family fun of the Lowell Devils in 2009-10! For more information visit www.lowelldevilshockey.com.
| | Museum & Gallery News |
Wander over to The Loading Dock Gallery to travel vicariously to Latin America. Pastel painter Bill Tyers and photographer Jack Holmes capture the essence of locations from Mexico to Colombia to Peru in their exhibit "Wandering Feet." Exhibit runs May 27-June 21, the Loading Dock Gallery at Western Ave Studios, 122 Western Avenue. Gallery hours are Wednesday - Sunday, 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM. For more information visit www.theloadingdockgallery.com or call Maxine Farkas at 978-349-8069
119 Gallery, 119 Chelmsford Street: Upcoming exhibit: Seduce Me, Tuesday-Saturday June 16-July 11 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Reception: Thursday June 18 7:00 PM. For more information visit www.119gallery.org Revolving Museum, 22 Shattuck Street: Balloon Animal Workshop with Gustavo, Saturday, June 20, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Ages 8+ Admission $7.00 The Revolving Museum presents a hands-on workshop teaching how to make balloon animals for children (8 y.o. +) and adults. You will make five of your own balloon animals to take home, plus your own hand pump and balloons to practice. Limit 10 students. For more information visit www.revolvingmuseum.org American Textile History Museum, 491 Dutton Street: GRAND PUBLIC RE-OPENING FESTIVITIES scheduled for May 17 have been postponed until June 21 at 10::00 AM. For more information visit www.athm.org. The All Gallery, 246 Market Street: Seeing Red - Going Green June 20 - July 19. For more information visit www.artsleagueoflowell.com The Brush Art Gallery & Studio, 256 Market Street: ARTISTS at the BRUSH GO GREEN! June 21 - July 26, Opening Reception: Saturday, June 27, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Rain: Sunday, June 28), Private Preview Party: Thursday, June 25, 7:00 - 10:00 PM, Meet the Artists Party: Friday, July 24, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM during the opening of the Lowell Folk Festival! For more information please visit www.thebrush.org. Whistler House Museum of Art, 243 Worthen Street: Anne D. Sullivan, A Retrospective, exhibition through June 27. Evening gallery talk with artist: June 25, 6:00 PM. For more information visit www.whistlerhouse.org Western Avenue Studios, 122 Western Avenue: Free Summer Art Program! The program is designed for children 10 to 13 years old who have demonstrated that they love the visual arts and can commit themselves to attending the 4 weeks. The program will run: July 6th through August 1st. Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to noon, there is no cost for this program and all materials will be provided. Parents will be responsible for getting their child to and from Western Avenue Studios each day. For more information visit www.westernavenuestudios.com. | | Got Tickets? | The Lowell Memorial Auditorium - Tickets are currently available for Lisa Williams Presents The 3 Mediums with John Holland and Colette Baron-Reid June 25, Johnny Mathis August 7 and Sara Evans, August 29. For other shows and tickets please visit www.lowellauditorium.com
Merrimack Repertory Theatre: Young Artists at Play, 7/6/2009 - 8/14/2009. A summer theatre program for students in grades 1-12, that includes theatre camps, performance seminars and musical theatre workshops. Age-appropriate programs are designed to spark the child's imagination, encourage their social and listening skills, and build self-confidence. Theatre professionals and guest artists teach the collaborative process of theatre that requires these diverse and important skills. Children broaden their knowledge of theatre through a number of assignments, including reading and analyzing scripts, and working with fellow actors, directors, and designers to produce a cohesive final project. For more information visit www.merrimackrep.org.
Tsongas Arena: Tickets currently available for Mudvayne, Saturday, July 25th at 6:00 PM and The Offspring, July 10 at 7:30 PM. For more information visit www.paultsongasarena.com. | | Other News | | Dedication To Andy St. Onge, Lowell Special Events Coordinator: Thursday, June 18 at 5:30 PM, Lowell City Hall Lobby. Immediately following the dedication join us as we toast Andy at Cobblestones of Lowell. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and cash bar. Thank you to our sponsors! Cobblestones of Lowell, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Lowell Five, Majors Pub and Trinity EMS.
| | | Sincerely, Christopher Samaras
Downtown Coordinator Cultural Affairs & Special Events City of Lowell,
375 Merrimack Street
Lowell, MA 01852
t: 978.674-1481
f: 978.446.7089
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