| | | | Greetings! The 4th of July celebration is back for 2009! The skies will light up in Lowell on Friday, July 3 with a 4th of July fireworks program over the Merrimack River and Sampas Pavilion. Festivities include a performance by the Lowell High School "Pops" and activities for families and children. For more information, visit www.lowell,org | | Retail & Restaurant News | COBBLESTONES RESTAURANT, 91 Dutton Street: 4th of July LOBSTERS for $9.99! If you are staying local this 4th of July, and seek an incredible Clambake Dinner for 2 in air conditioned comfort, COBBLESTONES will be open from 4PM to midnight-ish
Baked with Lemon and Olive Oil or Golden Fried. Sea Scallops, Local Haddock, Ipswich Clams, French Fries and Home made Cole Slaw for $12.99 each! And add a 1 ½ lb Lobster for $9.99! And receive complimentary Onion Strings if you reserve ahead of time. For more information visit www.cobblestonesoflowell.com.
Found, 33A Middle Street: An eclectic variety of art, antiques, jewelry, gifts and collectibles plus many "just must have" novelty items. For more information visit www.foundinlowell.com | | Sports & Events |
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 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 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.
The Pollard Memorial Library: Come one and come all to our family storytime! Join us for stories, songs, and fun. All children and their grownups are welcome to join in. No registration is required. Family Storytimes are held in the ground floor meeting room at the Pollard Memorial Library on the following dates: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at 10:30 AM and Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 10:30 AM. For more information, visit www.pollardml.org or call the Youth Services Department at 978-970-4122. 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. 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: Movie Morning! Wednesday, July 8, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Take a break from the summer heat and join us for a movie morning. It is free and all ages are welcome. Film to be determined. 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, 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 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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