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November 25, 2009

"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." -- Aristotle

City of Lights Parade & Holiday Art Stroll: This SATURDAY!
Lowell's Creative Economy Featured in the Boston Globe
Local Filmmaker Premieres Documentary Tonight in Pelham

"Angels and Demons" PLUS Buffet at Mickey's Bar & Grill

Lunchtime Lecture on the 'Great Recession'

Free Holiday Concert with the USAG Bank of Liberty

Women's Works' Holiday Art and Craft Fair

Andover Chamber Music Presents "The Baroque Big Band"

New England Orchestra: 'Get A Handle on Handel'

Brush Gallery Holiday Marketplace & Cookie Competition

Lowell and Behold Celebrates CD Release

Jazz Brunch at the 119 Gallery

ALL Member Margot Stage Exhibits Her Fiber Work

Fiber Art Demonstration and Workshop by Robin Martel

Calls to Artists

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City of Lights Parade & Holiday Art Stroll: This SATURDAY!
The City of Lowell kicks off the holiday season this Saturday, November 28 at the Annual City of Lights Parade & Holiday Art Stroll from 11am - 8pm. Enjoy family activities, music and other holiday treats in downtown Lowell, all in addition to the City's anticipated parade and holiday decorative lighting!

New this year: Holiday Stocking Stuffer Scavenger Hunt!

Additional Activities Include:
* 2nd Annual Hot Chocolate Competition (vote for your favorite!)
* Trolley Rides
* Street Performers
* Festival of Wreaths
* Arts & Crafts
* Photos with Santa at City Hall ($3 per photo)

For information on the 2009 City of Lights Parade & Holiday Art Stroll, including a detailed schedule of events, visit www.lowell.org.


Lowell's Creative Economy Featured in the Boston Globe
Jon Bell & Bob Nista, co-owners of "The Space" in Lowell
Jon Bell & Bob Nista, co-owners of "The Space" in Lowell

Read about Lowell's arts community and its impact on the creative economy as featured in The Boston Globe, "Flurry of projects broadening Lowell's cultural vista."

Also featured is Lowell's newest hub for music, "The Space," located at Western Avenue Studios.

Local Filmmaker Premieres Documentary Tonight in Pelham

Fillmmaker and Lowell wrestling coach Tim O'Donnell will premiere his new documentary, "George: Wrestling with Resistance" at Chunky's Cinema Pub in Pelham, NH., tonight at 6:45pm. The screening is free and open to the public!

O'Donnell, a 2001 graduate of Alvirne High School in Hudson, NH, where he won a state wrestling title, is currently a teacher and chair of the Fine Arts Department,coaches wrestling at Springfield Central High School, and is a volunteer wrestling coach at the Doughboy Wrestling Club on Lincoln Street in Lowell.

"George: Wrestling with Resistance" is a touching documentary that has already enjoyed screenings at Brookline's Coolidge Corner Theater and at the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA. Both events were sold out and covered by ESPN Radio, Fox News, and Channel 22 WWLP News.

Wed., Nov. 25, 6pm (food), 6:45pm (screening), Chunky's Cinema Pub, 150 Bridge St., Pelham, NH

Learn more about O'Donnell's film at www.georgewrestling.com

"Angels and Demons" PLUS Buffet at Mickey's Bar & Grill

Come to Mickey's Bar and Grill in Lowell (179 Central Street) for Sunday movies PLUS buffet!

Join us for this Sunday's film!
November 29:"Angels and Demons"

Buffet opens at 1pm. Movies screen on Sundays at 2 and 6pm.
Admission: Buffet and Movie - $10 adults, $7 children, $8 students (with I.D.)

Each time you watch a movie at Mickey's you'll receive a contest entry ticket. Drawing held at end of 6pm showing on January 31, 2010. Movies open to all ages (note: R rating requires under 17 to be accompanied by adult); contest open to 18+.

Upcoming films:
December 6: "Night at the Museum 2: Smithsonian"
December 13: "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince"

For full film information, visit www.mickeydoyle.com

Lunchtime Lecture on the 'Great Recession'

Professor Bob Forrant of the UMass Lowell Regional Economic & Social Development (RESD) department will unpack the economic realities of the "Great Recession" of 2008-09 in this fall's final lunchtime lecture at the UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center. Forrant will examine both global and local situations and offer ideas for how our region can climb out of the economic ditch.

Register now for the talk and discussion and the free lunch that comes with the program. Seating is limited to 50, so reserve a spot or two this week by sending an email message to Professor Bill Mass of RESD at william_mass@uml.edu.

Mon., Nov. 30, 12pm, UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center, 50 Warren St., Lowell

For more information visit www.uml.edu/college/arts_sciences/resd

Free Holiday Concert with the USAG Bank of Liberty

Free Holiday concert at Lowell Memorial Auditorium featuring USAF Band of Liberty
Tue., Dec. 1, 7pm

For further questions, please call Jon Linker 781-377-2436

Women's Works' Holiday Art and Craft Fair

Women's Works' Holiday Art & Craft Fair

Celebrating the Creativity of Women at UMass Lowell

Thursday, Dec. 3, 2 - 8 p.m., in the beautiful UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center in downtown Lowell.

Holiday Shopping
Start your holiday shopping and find something unique from a bountiful array of art works, hand crafts, artisanal foods and books - all created by women associated with UMass Lowell.

  • Felting
  • Silver jewelry
  • Watercolors
  • And much, much more!
  • Scarves of painted silk
  • Original note cards
  • Handmade chocolates

Continuous performance stage
Music, historic skits and spoken word add to the festivities.

Raffles - prizes throughout the day
Prizes from local businesses add to the fun.

Wine and cheese tasting, silent auction
Join us for wine and cheese, 6 - 8 p.m., and bid on special high-ticket items.

Admission
General admission $5; students $1
Advanced sales: $25 for 6 tickets
Admission and a portion of all sales will support the Center for Women and Work, dedicated to improving the conditions of work and economic opportunities for women.

Sponsors:
Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union
UMass Lowell Office of the Chancellor
Center for Women and Work

Last Call for artists, artisans and performers (UMass Lowell alumni, staff, faculty, partners, etc) Contact Darcie Boyer ASAP at 978-934-4380 or cww@uml.edu about availabilities.

Andover Chamber Music Presents "The Baroque Big Band"

Andover Chamber Music presents "The Baroque Big Band," your new holiday tradition! Dazzling Baroque Concertos performed without a conductor by the dynamic members of Mistral -- features a loving tribute to Hart Leavitt, ACM board member emeritus.

Friday, Dec. 4, 2009 @7:30 pm
First Church Congregational
11 Garden St.
Cambridge, MA 02138

and

Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009 @5:00 pm
South Church
41 Central St.
Andover, MA 01810

For more information please contact: Jessica Ruda at either 978-474-6222 or sales@AndoverChamberMusic.org. You may also visit the website: www.AndoverChamberMusic.org

New England Orchestra: 'Get A Handle on Handel'

Join the Eliot Church Choir as they perform excerpts from Handel's Messiah, plus, Musical Director Heather MacRobie will showcase their new organ in Albinoni's Adagio for Organ and Strings.

The New England Orchestra will be joined by UML music students and the Lowell Youth Orchestra in festive music from around the world. Kay George Roberts conducts.

Sun., Dec. 6, 4pm, Eliot Presbyterian Church, 273 Summer St., Lowell.

Brush Gallery Holiday Marketplace & Cookie Competition

Visit the Brush Gallery Holiday Marketplace behind the National Park Visitor Center in downtown Lowell From Dec. 12 - 13 for the perfect cookie. Taste a variety of cookies made by Brush Gallery Artists old family recipes, vote for the one you like best, and then take a copy of the recipe with you so you can make great cookies for the holidays.

There will be a raffle of a variety of beautiful gift baskets including decadent chocolate, wonderful wine, sumptuous spas and creative candles.

Visitors may also stroll the studios of 13 talented resident artists, see the work of 22 associate artists, and discover an oasis that celebrates art and creativity.

The Holiday Marketplace starts on November 28 during Lowell's city-wide City of Lights celebration and runs through December 31. Find handcrafted items made here in Lowell by our own artists, including stained glass, jewelry, sculpture, paintings, prints, ceramics, textiles, photography and more.

For more information visit
events@thebrush.org or www.thebrush.org

Lowell and Behold Celebrates CD Release

Lowell and Behold CD Release Parties!

All ages welcomed | Admission just $5


Fri., Dec. 11, 7pm-1am: Lowell and behold electric night at Gemstones (above the Blue Shamrock, 105 Market St., Lowell)


Sat., Dec. 12, 7pm-1am: Lowell and Behold acoustic night at the 119 Gallery (119 Chelmsford St., Lowell)

Bands: Onslo, Coalmine Canary, The Kominas, Hot Day at the Zoo, Hetfield & Hetfield, Jen Kearney & the Lost Onion, The Whale Watchers, Runaway Red Wagon, 3 Dub Mice, Packrat, Beneath The Sheets, That Really Awesome Guy With A Guitar, Ralph Eats Dynamite, Pathos, The Bay State, Joshua Beetler, Manifest, Arielle Natale, The Sin Busters, Benedict Arnold, Cemetary Blues, Matt Ely, The Big Sway, Clara Berry, Oh My The Moon, Brandon Downs, Goosepimp Orchestra, The Bella Birds, Ladderlegs,

All proceeds will go to the Lowell and Behold Scholarship, which aids in a Lowell High senior to attend a collegiate music program.

 

Jazz Brunch at the 119 Gallery

Great art, great food, great music!

Celebrate the artists in our 5th Annual Juried Show
Sun., Dec. 13, 11am-2pm
Tickets $30

Brunch menu:
Assorted quiches: Spinach & feta, Mixed vegetable, Ham & cheese.
Pan fried potatoes, Scrambled eggs, Bacon & sausage.
French toast Station, Desert station.
Mimosas & Bloody Marys (included with ticket)

Smooth Jazz bythe Platz/Demos Duo:
Jeff Platz, guitar (
http://www.jeff-platz.com/) Kit Demos, double bass (http://www.myspace.com/chrysdemos)

"Mr.Platz produces beautiful tunes. He generates creative freedom through use of harmonic and melodic ingenuity". --- Jazz Review
"Kit has been swallowed whole by a passion for analog music synthesis which he incorporates into each of his performances". --- Out-Bop

To reserve in advance email jazz@119gallery.org
To pay in advance with PayPal, see Jazz Brunch on our website: http://www.119gallery.org/?p=2896

ALL Member Margot Stage Exhibits Her Fiber Work

View fiber artist Margot Stage's new work in downtown Lowell. "The Acre Across the Ages" depicts the cultural history of one of Lowell's most interesting neighborhoods. This three-fold screen will be displayed at the Pollard Library November 13-30 and at the Enterprise Bank at 222 Merrimack Street from November 30-December 18.

For more information contact mestage@comcast.net

Fiber Art Demonstration and Workshop by Robin Martel

Fiber Art Demonstration and Workshop by Robin Martel

Mixed media collage fiber artist, Robin Martell, will demonstrate how to use textile fibers such as angelina, tyvek, silk, ribbons, wool, bamboo, fabric, etc. to design handmade paper. The artist will demonstrate how to integrate "found" objects such as beads, buttons, postage stamps, vintage pins and glitter to add texture, sparkle and dimension to a collage project using handmade and commercial paper.

Each participant will work on his/her own project by integrating textile fibers into the design of handmade paper using angelina as the foundation fiber. Participants may bring bring ribbons, buttons or fabric to use in their project but it is not required. Robin Martell's work has sold in museums, art galleries, art auction shows, and in private collections. The artist has a mixed media collage art card line, Innisfree Cards.

Fri., Jan. 9, 2010, 1pm, Tewksbury Public Library

Sponsored by the Tewksbury Community of Artists www.tewksbury.info/tca

 

Calls to Artists

$50,000 Public Art Commission

Deadline: November 30

The Cambridge Arts Council (CAC) in Cambridge, MA is seeking an artist/team to create art for the public realm along the Cambridge Street Corridor. The Cambridge Street Corridor site is defined by Inman Square on the west end to Lechmere Square on the east. This is a stretch of urban street, a little over one mile in length, that reaches three different neighborhoods and is a vibrant mix of demographics, businesses, homes, and street activity.

The final commissioned project may be in any of the arts and design media - visual, performing, mixed media, architectural, landscape, social, etc., and can be temporary, durational, or permanent events or objects.

The Cambridge Street Commission process/timeline will be as follows:
Artists submit images of previous work and biographic information
Art Jury selects up to 10 finalists
Finalists attend required workshop on Public Art
Up to 10 finalists paid $1,000 each to create a proposal and a visual presentation
All proposals exhibited in the CAC Gallery for consideration and discussion by the public/Committee
Site Committee selects one artist/team to be awarded with the $50,000 commission
The selected artist/team then executes the project in public

How to Submit:
Submit images and/or video of past work and biographic information at
http://cac.slideroom.com.

For more information about Cambridge Arts Council programs please visit www.cambridgeartscouncil.org. For technical support using Slideroom, please e-mail support@slideroom.com. For other questions please contact CAC Public Art Administrator, Jeremy Gaucher at jgaucher@cambridgema.gov; 617-349-4388.

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The Second Annual Juried Photography Exhibition

The Arts League of Lowell is inviting submissions to its Second annual

juried photography exhibition - EXPOSED II .

 

1st prize - $500.00, 2nd prize $250.00

 

 

The show will take place at the ALL Arts Gallery, January 2009-February 21, 2010.

Artists may submit up to three pieces for consideration.

 

 

Deadline for submission: Monday, Dec. 7.

Jurying will be done by e-mail ONLY.

 

Prospectus with full details and entry forms: http://www.artsleagueoflowell.com/gallery/EXPOSED%20II.pdf




Links:

Lowell Memorial Auditorium, http://www.lowellauditorium.com/eventlistings.aspx

Merrimack Repertory Theatre, www.merrimackrep.org

The Bridge Review: Merrimack Valley Culture, http://ecommunity.uml.edu/bridge/

Website for Lowell artists, www.lowellisart.com

Art community chronicle, www.vyumagazine.com

Arts League of Lowell, www.artsleagueoflowell.org

Western Avenue Studios, www.westernavenuestudios.com

Ayer Lofts, www.Ayerlofts.com

The Brush Art Gallery and Studios, www.thebrush.org

The Image Theater, www.imagetheater.com

Whistler House Museum of Art, www.whistlerhouse.org

For a fuller listing of links see the COOL website, www.cultureiscool.org

 
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Monday, November 23, 2009

Downtown This Week 11/23/2009 - 11/30/2009

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Kick off the Holidays In Style!  Join us Saturday, November 28th at the Annual City of Lights Parade and Holiday Art Stroll!  From 11 AM to 8 PM, enjoy family activities, music and other holiday treats. Start your visit at the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, located at 246 Market Street, to get your program and map!  FREE Parking all day at the John & Market Street Garages!  New This Year - Holiday Stocking Stuffer Scavenger Hunt!  Pick up a stocking at the National Park Visitors Center anytime between Noon-3:00 PM, decorate it at the ALL Art Gallery between Noon-3:30 PM, and then explore the downtown to find gifts from over 13 participating locations. Once you've collected all of your gifts, head to the Brush Art Gallery for holiday family photos before 3:30 PM.   Additional Activities Include:  2nd Annual Hot Chocolate Competition, Trolley Rides, Street Performers, Festival of Wreaths, Arts & Crafts, Photos with Santa.  For more information visit www.lowell.org
In this issue
Retail & Restaurant News
Sports & Events
Museum & Gallery News
Got Tickets?
Business News
Retail & Restaurant News 
 
 
 
Barnes & Noble, 151 Merriamck Street:  Book Signing!  Author Jackie Mac Mullan, Thursday December 3 from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM.  When The Game Was Ours, a compelling Portrait of Larry bird and Earvin Johnson.  For more information call 978-458-3939.  
 
Cappy's Copper Kettle, 245 Central Street: Wednesday night Thanksgiving Eve "Katrin" who is touring in support of her newest cd, "Soul Wide Open". Join us for some great music and get together with some old friends. Cappy Turkey Day!
 
Lowell Beer Works: 203 Cabot St.: November is "New England Harvest Time" at Lowell Beer Works featuring "Harvest Ales"
along with a "New England Harvest" special menu!  Beer Works is a great place for your Business or Personal Private Party - with space for groups of 20 to 300!  For details & availability please contact us at @ 978-937-2337 or lowell@beerworks.net.   Also check out our Live Bands each week.  For more information visit www.beerworks.net.
 
Monkeys Ice Cream, Gifts & More, 66 Merrimack Street:  Now selling gifts!!  We have a selection of Fair Trade crafts from around the world, local art like ornaments, mugs, paintings, prints, cards, and other fun gifts. So think of Monkeys for the holidays and all your gift needs throughout the year.  Monkeys is also are selling ice cream throughout the winter. Bring a pint or quart to the party and eat with your pies and cakes. May we suggest Pumpkin Ice Cream.  For more information call 978- 452-0444.
 
Centro Restaurant & Bar, 24 Market Street: Let Centro lend a helping hand.  We can take the stress OFF OF YOU cooking an entire Thanksgiving meal, side dishes or desserts.  For more information, please call us at 978.453.4630.  Have a great and safe holiday. 
 
L&I Army Navy Store, 70 Bridge Street, Military clothing for the whole family, EMS uniforms and supplies.   For more information visit  www.liclothing1militaryoutlet.com      
 
Cobblestones Restaurant
: 91 Dutton Street: Never too early to book your holiday party rooms! Plated Dinners, Buffets & Cocktail Receptions.  Available for groups from 15 to 100 people.  For details & availability please contact Function Manager
Kelli @ 978-970-2282 or functions@cobblestonesoflowell.com.   And don't forget to visit us for our Happy Hour specials
Monday - Friday 3:00 - 6:00 PM.  For more information visit
www.cobblestonesoflowell.com
Sports & Events 
 
Free photos with Santa at 131 Merrimack Street, Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce Office, Thursday December 3 from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM and Saturday December 5 from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM at Barnes and Noble. While you are out shopping for the holidays, stop by and meet Santa where you can have your picture taken with Santa for Free.  Sip on some complimentary hot cocoa while you wait! Validated parking available at with a receipt from any purchase downtown. Presented by the the City of Lowell, Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce Downtown Business Committee, Center City Committee and The Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau. 
 
Pollard Memorial Library:   Lecture, Thursday December 3 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. The Coconut Grove Fire, November 28, 1942, which killed nearly 500 people, led to major changes in fire and safety codes and manslaughter law as well as innovations in burn treatments and post-traumatic shock therapy. Join Stephanie Schorow as she discusses the impact of this fire and the 1872 Great Fire of Boston and their lingering mysteries. Brought to you as part of the Moses Greeley Parker Lecture Series.  .   For more information, visit www.pollardml.org or call 978-970-4120.   
 
 
Lowell Devils:  INTRODUCING THE LOWELL DEVILS 4 FOR $40 TICKET OFFER!  With the 4 for $40 Ticket Offer, you receive one ticket to any four regular season home games during the 2009-10 season AND you get them at the discounted rate of just $10 per ticket! That's a total savings of $32 off regular box office prices! PLUS, with this special offer, we'll also give you a Lowell Devils baseball cap - FREE!  Discounted tickets AND a free hat! Don't pass up this tremendous offer!  Order your 4 for $40 package today by calling the Devils at (978) 458-PUCK  or visit www.lowelldevilshockey.com. 
 
Lowell Spinners:  The Greek God of Walks is returning to Lowell. December 29 the Spinners will honor Red Sox MVP and 2001 Lowell Spinner at the Spinners annual Alumni Dinner to be held at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium.    For tickets and information visit www. lowell.spinners.milb.com 
 
Museum & Gallery News 
 
 
American Textile History Museum, 491 Dutton Street:   
October 23 through March 14, 2010.  Changing Landscapes: Contemporary Chinese Fiber Art.  Wednesdays - Sundays, 10:00 AM. - 5:00 PM.  
For more information, visit www.athm.org.
 
The Loading Dock GalleryWinter Lights II, November 25 - December 27.  For more information visit www.theloadingdockgallery.com
119 Gallery, 119 Chelmsford Street:  MATERIAL IS LANGUAGE,"  119 Gallery's 5th Annual Juried Exhibit.  Reception Saturday December 5, 6 -10pm.  For more information visit www.119gallery.org.   

The Brush Art Gallery & Studio, 256 Market Street:  November 1, 2009 - January 10.  THE ART OF HEALING: The Art of Psychotherapists curated by Jean Winslow.  For more information please visit  www.thebrush.org

Whistler House Museum of Art, 243 Worthen Street: New England Fiber Collective November 21 - December 31.   For more information visit www.whistlerhouse.org  
 
Western Avenue Studios, 122 Western Avenue: Holiday Open Studios. December 5th & 6th and December 12th & 13th from noon to 5:00 PM.  Western Avenue Studios opens its doors to the public. Come browse the latest works by our artists!  For more information isit  www.westernavenuestudios.com
 
The New England Quilt Museum, 18 Shattuck Street: Masters: 40 Contemporary Art Quilters.  November 19 - February 25, 2010.
Masters explores the cutting edge of art quilting, with today's most regarded global quilt artists represented in this comprehensive exhibition. Guest curator Martha Sielman has assembled a seminal collection of representative works by master art quilters, explored in this exhibition and in Sielman's companion book, Masters: Art Quilts. This expansive look at state of the art quilting brings together works by artists from around the world including Australia, the UK, Japan, Israel, Hungary, France, South Africa, Denmark, and Belgium.   For more information visit a  www.nequiltmuseum.org
 
The ALL Gallery, 246 Market Street:  Super Duper Holiday Show November 28 - December 20.  For more information visitwww.artsleagueoflowell.com
 
Got Tickets? 
 
The Lowell Memorial Auditorium - Tickets are currently available for the Air Force Band of Libery, December 1 and Bill Cosby, December 5.  For other shows and tickets please visit www.lowellauditorium.com.

Merrimack Repertory Theatre:  Heroes, 11/19/2009 - 12/13/2009
Henri, Gustave and Philippe survived World War I. Forty years later, as residents in a veterans' home and armed only with what is left of their wits and a 200-pound stone dog, they battle old age, nagging war injuries, and a masochistic nun. A heartwarming tale of camaraderie and a moving portrait of the frustrations inherent in growing older.  For more information visit www.merrimackrep.org.    
 

Tsongas Arena: Tickets currently available for  Jeff Dunham,
Sunday, January 17th at 5:00 PM.  For more information visit www.paultsongasarena.com.

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Christopher Samaras
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Cultural Affairs & Special Events
City of Lowell,
375 Merrimack Street 
Lowell, MA 01852
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Friday, November 20, 2009

Final Phases of Work on Downtown Improvements for this Season
Full Completion – Spring 2010

Please be advised that the road closures and detour routes will need to be implemented this weekend to finish the majority of work associated with the improvements to the intersection of Market/Central/Prescott.

Overall, work includes removal of all cobble and granite to be replaced with a binder coat of asphalt and temporary painted crosswalks at ramps for the winter months.

This weekend is the 2nd phase of work. Access to businesses, delivery vehicles, residents, visitors, and customers will be maintained at all times by implementing temporary 2-way operation on Prescott Street during the closure. Detour routes are well signed and police details will be present for all shifts of work.

Spring 2010 less disruptive intersection work will include details such as new curb, new ADA compliant handicapped ramps, and decorative new crosswalks outlined with granite with a smooth concrete walk surface, final asphalt coat and stop lines and lane markings. This schedule and phasing was developed to cause minimum disruption to traffic for the shortest period of time.

Inspectors will be in the field to answer questions quickly, see that work moves forward and is completed as quickly as possible. Shifts will be reduced or extended as needed to meet completion date of Nov. 23 at the intersection. Work on Middle/Palmer/Shattuck will continue until weather prohibits.

Final details of all cobble, crosswalk, and ramp work will be completed in the Spring of 2010. Spring work is expected to cause less disruption than the bulk of this year’s work. Your patience and cooperation is greatly appreciated. Our Downtown will be enhanced for all to enjoy.

REVISED — Phase 2 – starting November 21, 2009
Phase II estimated at less than 22 hrs. with 2 shifts running approximately 7a.m. – 7 p.m. on Saturday and a possible Sunday shift to complete work. A short shift on Monday will be needed to complete all paving by no later than 1 p.m. All Monday work will attempt to minimize disruption during peak travel hours if possible. Prescott Street will be re-opened when work crews are not present.
MARKET/CENTRAL/PRESCOTT IMPROVEMENTS

Phase 2 CLOSURES AND DETOUR ROUTES
City of Lowell
Division of Planning and Development