| | | | Greetings! The free Lowell Folk Festival returns this summer, July 24 - 26, 2009 for the 23rd year. Each year, thousands of music fans make their way downtown to the Lowell Folk Festival, the largest free festival in the country, to enjoy a wide variety of acoustic music. Over twenty local, regional and national acts will perform on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 24-26 offering continuous live music featuring folk, blues, Celtic, bluegrass, folk-rock, world, country, gospel, and Cajun rhythms on six stages. The six stages are all within walking distance from the corner of Merrimack Street and Central Street, allowing for many musical choices.
The Festival also features traditional crafts demonstrations, which in 2009 emphasize the skills of Massachusetts artists, many of whom are featured in the "Keepers of Tradition" book and exhibit at the National Heritage Museum. The Lowell Folk Festival will offer fun activities and arts and crafts for all age groups at various locations throughout the entire weekend. Delicious ethnic foods sold by local not-for-profit organizations, continue to be a unique Lowell. Folk Festival offering spanning from Portuguese to Thai, and from African American soul food to Middle Eastern cuisines. For more information please visit www.lowellfolkfestival.org.
| | Retail & Restaurant News | Caffe Paradiso, 45 Palmer Street: Serving classical traditional Italian specialties of highest quality. Fresh seasonal entrees. Tavola Fredda,Tavola Calda, Pastecceria, Gelateria, Espresso Bar & Tea. For more information visit www.caffeparadiso.com
Van Gogh's Gear, 200 Middle Street: Art Supplies and Art Framing. For more information visit www.vangoghsgear.com or call 978-970-2100 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 | | Join us for Yoga on the River in Lowell! Special FREE Community Yoga class - Monday, July 13th, 6:30 PM. BromYoga Summer Session, Saturday Mornings July 11-August 29 8:30 AM. Lawrence Mills Green - in between the Lawrence Mills and Tsongas arena (just off of the Riverwalk). Are you looking to free yourself of the stress of the week? Would to start your weekend off feeling refreshed and centered from the fresh morning air, sun, and soothing sounds of the Merrimack River? Join us for Yoga on the River! Classes will feature a sequence of postures and breathing exercises designed to build strength, flexibility, balance and gain a deeper sense of well being. All levels welcome. Classes led by Jon Brandi, Certified Yoga instructor. For more information visit: www.bromyoga.com. To sign up for the session or Free Class, or for general information, contact Jon directly at jon@bromyoga.com Lowell Art Walk 2009: Downtown Lowell's third annual Art Walk begins next week on July15. Art Walk Lowell is a creative initiative to enliven Lowell's downtown storefronts during the summer of 2009 with displays from over 35 local artists. Art Walk Lowell will run through August 15 where local artists will create colorful, full-window displays on Market, Middle, Merrimack, Bridge, Palmer and Central streets in downtown Lowell. Local residents and Folk Festival patrons can pick up a map of the displays at local restaurants and retailers that will lead patrons from one storefront to the next. With the attached ballot, patrons can vote on their favorite artist display. At the end of the summer, votes will be tabulated and the winning artists will receive cash prizes. With each ballot you will automatically be entered into a raffle. Prizes include local artwork and a free dinner for two! Walk, Vote, Win!!! 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 are still available for many of the 2009 Spinners games, and you will never be shut out of a game with our day of game ticket options. The Tri-City ValleyCats are in town this week, for a three game series starting Tuesday. We have tons of great Spinnertainment on tap from Rachel the Caricaturist to Elaborate Face Painting and more, not to mention the kick off for the Spinners Kids Club, sponsored by Pepsi. Additionally, we have Lowell Night, T-Shirt Giveaway (Adults Only), Jonathan Papelbon Tin Lunch Box Giveaway (Kids Only), Drawstring Backpack Giveaway (EVERYONE!), in addition to great Spinnertainment. 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: Like Legos? Then join us for some friendly competition to make the best Lego masterpiece! Lego Club is designed for kids in grades 1 through 6. Lego Club, Thursday, July 23, 10:30 AM, Thursday July 30, 10:30 AM, Thursday, August 6, 10:30 AM and Thursday, August 13, 10:30 AM Registration is not required. 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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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: Chris Welcome & Friends Friday July 10, 8:00 PM. $10 Donation. A night of improv music from New York, Boston and Lowell. 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: More than 180 Working Artists where you will find 2 buildings, six floors and 143 studios filled with artists working in all disciplines, media and styles. For more information isit 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 bar. Network 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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