Monday, August 3, 2009

Downtown This Week 08/03/2009 - 08/10/2009

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Greetings!
 
 
 
Greater Merrimack Valley Restaurant Showcase Week
August 1-8, 2009.  Fine dining establishments across the greater Merrimack Valley region will be taking part in the Greater Merrimack Valley Restaurant Showcase Week. Lunches will be available starting at $9.09 and dinners starting at $23.09, and are sure to tantalize any palate. For more information and a complete listing of participating restaurants please visit www.merrimackvalley.org.
In this issue
Retail & Restaurant News
Sports & Events
Museum & Gallery News
Got Tickets?
Business News
Retail & Restaurant News 
                                      
 
 
Tabocas Steakhouse, 26 Andover Street: Stanley Swann's Lowell's Saturday Night Jazz.  Drummer Stanley Swann host different ensembles every Saturday.  August 15 featuring Lance Bryant (tenor sax), Allyssa Jones (vocals), Ferdinando Argenti (piano), Dave Clark (acoustic bass), Cover $10.00.  For more information visit www.tabocasssteakhouse.com 
 
Cobblestones Restaurant: 91 Dutton Street: Restaurant Showcase Week, August 1-8.  Special Price Fixed Menu.  Proceeds Benefit the MV Food Bank, HAPPY HOUR, Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Drink & Appetizer Specials.  For more information visit www.cobblestonesoflowell.com.
 
Centro Restaurant & Bar, 24 market Street  Prime rib Sundays
Back by popular demand! 10oz prime rib served with choice of small soup or side salad...choice of baked potato or mashed and chef choice vegetable $21.00,  Starting Sunday August 2.  For more information visit www.centrolowell.com
 
Village Smokehouse, 98 Middle Street:  Live Reggae every Sunday at 7:00 PM.  For More information visit www.villagesmokehouse.com    

Tutto Bene, a wine and cheese cellar, 58 Prescott Street:  We are now open!  Check out our Italian Summer Wine Flight, Six Pack of wines...hand selected from many of Italy's finest wineries just for you! 6 choice wines..3 white, 3 red.   For more information call (978)459-9463 (wine). 
Sports & Events 
 
 
Lowell Telecommunications Corporation and Lowell Film Collaborative: Cinema at Studio A246 Market Street:                          
Thursday, August 6 at 7:00 PM, Monster Road.  Thursday, August 20 at 7:00 PM, Medicine for Melancholy.  For more information visit  www.lowellfilmcollaborative.org. 
 
Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival, Friday, August 14, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Candle Floating Ceremony & Performances, Middlesex Community College.  Saturday, August 15, 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM: Boat Races & Performances, Vandenberg Esplanade.   For more information visit
www.lowellwaterfestival.org.

Sixth Annual New England Culture Fest:
September 12, 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM.   An exciting fusion of film, fashion, world culture, and advocacy for a better world; , Middle Street, downtown Lowell; Street); interactive Ethical Art & Biz Expo featuring live art creations; Fashionably Fair Runway Show; applications now being accepted for exhibitors, artists, sponsors and volunteers.  For more information visit  www.second-world.com
 
Lowell Farmers Market
, JFK Plaza at Lowell City Hall: Every Friday through mid October from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Except Folk Festival weekend).  Purchase fresh Massachusetts grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, ornamental plants, cut flowers and much much more.
 
Lowell Art Walk 2009: Downtown Lowell's third annual Art Walk  continues this week.  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!!!  Presented by the Arts league of Lowell, Cultural Organization of Lowell, Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce Business Committee and the City of Lowell.

 
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.  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:  Join Meredith Pizzi on Thursday, August 20 at 10:30 AM for a Tiny Tots concert at the Pollard. These concerts are aimed at children ages three and younger.  Big brothers and sisters are always welcome. Join us for a musical morning of singing, dancing and having fun! Admission is free, however tickets are required. Please visit Pollard Memorial Library to pick up your free concert tickets. 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.
Museum & Gallery News 
 
American Textile History Museum, 491 Dutton St.  What Followed Me Home: Collecting Antique Quilts, Fabrics, and Tools.  Thursday, August 6, at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.   Guided tours by respected quilt historian Stephanie Hatch of her special exhibit of quilts from her personal collection. The Museum, including Hatch's exhibit, will also be open 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM for Gallery Night, along with Threads: The Weaving of Stories, a provocative exhibit fusing the history of traditional textiles with contemporary issues, curated by the Revolving Museum. What Followed Me Home runs through October 4 and Threads runs through October 25. Both are free with paid admission to the Museum. For more information, visit www.athm.org.

 
The Loading Dock Gallery:  Illusions in Fiber, Tarja Cockell and Signe Kaleel, July 29 - August 23.  Reception for the Artists
Friday - August 7,  6:00 PM - 9:00 PM.  For more information visit www.theloadingdockgallery.com. 
 
119 Gallery, 119 Chelmsford Street: ARTBEAT!  Tuesday July 21 - Saturday August 1 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Reception: Tuesday July 28, 7:00 PM.  For more information visit www.119gallery.org.   

Revolving Museum, 22 Shattuck Street: Sunday, August 9
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM.   Having Fun With Your Camera - and learning to take better photos.  For more information visit www.revolvingmuseum.org  
 
 
The All Gallery, 246 Market Street:  Fabrication of Imagination August 1 -August 30.  Running in tandem with the Lowell Quilt Festival this exhibition showcases fiber arts.  Two special demonstrations in fiber art technique will be presented:  Linda Dunn will demonstrate Improvisational Printing on August 6th, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM.  Susan Webber will demonstrate Free Form Free Motion Stitch on August 8th, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM.  Please drop by to watch and talk to the artists about their technique.
 Expanded Gallery Hours: Thursday, August 6, 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM - (Museum night 5:30 - 8:30),  Friday, August 7, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday August 8, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM - (Artists Reception 2:00 - 4:00).  For more information visit www.artsleagueoflowell.com
 
  
The Brush Art Gallery & Studio, 256 Market Street: August 5 - September 19, ART QUILTS LOWELL 2009 (a feature of the 2009 Lowell Quilt Festival, which runs from August 6-9)
Artists' Reception: Saturday, August 8, 3:00 - 5:00 PM.City-wide Gallery Night: Thursday, August 6, 5:30 - 8:30 PM.  For more information please visit
www.thebrush.org. 
 
Whistler House Museum of Art, 243 Worthen Street:  Quiltscapes at the Whistler,  August 5 to August 29.  Gallery Night: Thursday, August 6, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM.   For more information visit www.whistlerhouse.org  
 
Western Avenue Studios, 122 Western Avenue: Lowell' Biggest Yard Sale, August 8 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Rain or Shine.  Event to Benifit Lowell Humane Society and Western Avenue Studios. Leashed dogs are welcome.   For more information isit  www.westernavenuestudios.com. 
 
  
The New England Quilt Museum, 18 Shattuck Street:   Lowell Quilt Festival August 6 - 9.  The citywide celebration of quilts is just around the corner. Images 2009 at the Tsongas Arena, a juried and judged quilt show, will feature quilts in several catgories, a gala reception, appraisals, and a merchant mall.   For more information visit a  www.nequiltmuseum.org.
 
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: 2009-2010 tickets go on sale August 10th.  For more information visit www.merrimackrep.org
 
Tsongas Arena: Tickets currently available for The Heros of Woodstock - 40th Anniversary, August 16 at 6:00 PM. For more information visit www.paultsongasarena.com.
 Business News
 
Communities Count, A celebration of the U.S. Census in the 5th District:Monday, August 17 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Hall of Flags 50 East Merrimack Street:  Reserve an eight foot table to display "What Counts!" in your community or organization.  Tables are free, but limited. If you would like to participate or attend, please RSVP to: Amy Greenwood at (978) 459-0101 or amy.greenwood@mail.house.gov, Diane Bujnowski at (978) 970-4040 or dbujnowski@lowellma.gov.  RSVP Deadline is August 10. 

 
Redecorating, refreshing, renovating... for better business! 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, Tuesday, August 18 at Athenian Corner, 207 Market Street.  Workshop is  FREE!  One hour of tips and ideas to help you make your store or restaurant shine again! Learn how to update the look of your store and build in more window and product appeal to delight your current customers and attract new ones. Invest an hour and take part in this do-it-yourself class! Brought to you by: The City of Lowell, Chris Graber's Best Retail Practices & The Athenian Corner.  Please register in advance by calling Maria Dickinson: (978) 446-7200 ext. 1435 or via email
mdickinson@lowellma.gov.

Lowell Downtown Neigborhood Association:  The next LDNA meeting  is scheduled for August 24th, 7PM, at The Revolving Museum. Please visit www.lowelldna.org for more information.

 
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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