| | | | Greetings! 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. | | Retail & Restaurant News | Café Aiello, 30 Gorham Street: There's a lot to like... A Local's Guide to the Melting Pot" is a cross disciplinary artist's showcase. This first-ever Aiello event will feature spoken word, dance, and music and will explore the idea of Lowell as a melting pot by reflecting on the city's history as well as current efforts to create a stronger sense of community. Each performer was asked, "What do I bring to the melting pot?" Their answers are as varied as their mediums. With so many perspectives, the showcase becomes an artistic re-imaging of one of Massachusetts' most historic areas. This is the first installment in a series of artistic performances that will investigate the ever changing landscape of Lowell. Saturday, June 27, 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM. For More information: cafeaiellolowell@yahoo.com or www.cafeaiellolowell.com.
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
COBBLESTONES RESTAURANT, 91 Dutton Street: New, All Day Menu begins this week featuring over 15 new items to celebrate our 15th anniversary. Also, Join on Thursday night, June 25th at 6:00 PM for a couple of pre movie libations before heading to Studio A in support of The Lowell Film Collaborative and their screening of "NERDCORE RISING.. For more information visit www.cobblestonesoflowell.com.
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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. Lowell Spinners: Tickets remain available for many 2009 Spinners home games. For tickets contact the spinners box office at 978-459-1702. For more information visit www.lowellspinners.com. The Pollard Memorial Library: Game-o-Rama, Monday, June 29, from 1:30 to 3:30 PM, Tuesday, June 30 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Come celebrate the beginning of summer by cooling off at the library! Drop in and challenge your friends to one of our board games or come try some of the many other activities we will have available! This program is designed for children in grades K through 6. Registration is not required. 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.
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Lowell National Historical Park Summer Hours and Tour Schedule: June 27 through August 23 the schedule expands to seven tours each day. Reservations are required for all tours and can be made by calling 978-970-5000. Harnessing the Merrimack Boat Tour, offered daily at 10:00 AM & 1:30 PM, Run of the Mill Tour, daily 12:00 PM & 3:00 PM, Pawtucket to the River Tour, daily at 11:15 AM., Concord to the Merrimack Tour, daily 12:30 PM & 2:30 PM., The "Full Works" Tour offered Sunday, July 12 & 19 at 2:30 PM and Sunday, August 9 & 16 at 2:30 PM, Evening Cruise offered Thursday, July 9, 16, 30, August 6, 13 & 20 at 6:00 PM: VISITOR CENTER, 246 MARKET STREET: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Daily and 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM, Thursdays. The Loading Dock Gallery small person GIANT presence photography by Meghan Moore, Paintings by Ashlee Welz Smith June 24 - July 26. Reception for the Artists Saturday, June 27, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. For more information visit www.theloadingdockgallery.com. 119 Gallery, 119 Chelmsford Street: Current exhibit: Seduce Me, Tuesday-Saturday, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM. For more information visit www.119gallery.org Revolving Museum, 22 Shattuck Street: Join us for another wonderful Members After Dark Event! Enjoy the company of your fellow members while creating your own art masterpiece. Members are encouraged to bring a friend who is interested in learning more about becoming a member. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free. Thursday, June 25, 7:00 PM - 9:00PM. To RSVP please contact Elaina Bates at 978-937-2787 or ebates@revolvingmuseum.org. For more information visit www.revolvingmuseum.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: George Oommen: A Retrospective, July 1 to July 31, Reception: July 18, 5:00 PM - 7:00 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. | | Business News | | Pink Slip Party, from pink slip to paycheck. Wednesday, July 15 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Athenian Corner. This event is FREE with appetizers and a cash barNetwork with new people in a casual and relaxed environment: Learn about online tools that can help you land your next job, Meet with a resume writer, Speak to professionals from the Career Center of Lowell, Get advice from Judit Price, Guidance Counselor from Berke and Price Associates. Join us as the New England Job Show tapes the event live! Please RSVP early to CTravers@greaterlowellchamber.org or call 978-459-8154 - space is limited.
| | | 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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