Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Downtown This Week 06/30/2009 - 07/07/2009

Lowell.org
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
In this issue
Retail & Restaurant News
Sports & Events
Museum & Gallery News
Got Tickets?
Business News
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.
Museum & Gallery News 
 
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. 
 
 
 
The New England Quilt Museum, 18 Shattuck Street: Current exhibit: Radka Donnell, The Work of Touch, lecture, July 11 at 11:00 AM .  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 TheatreYoung 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 projectFor 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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Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Downtown This Week 06/22/2009 - 06/29/2009

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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.
In this issue
Retail & Restaurant News
Sports & Events
Museum & Gallery News
Got Tickets?
Business News
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
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 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.
Museum & Gallery News 
 
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. 
 
 
 
The New England Quilt Museum, 18 Shattuck Street: Current exhibit: Radka Donnell, The Work of Touch, lecture, July 11 at 11:00 AM .  For more information visit a  www.nequiltmuseum.org.
 
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 TheatreYoung 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 projectFor 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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June 23, 2009

"See simplicity, and distrust it." -- Alfred North Whitehead

Calling All Paid-Up A.L.L. Member Artists!

Small Person, GIANT Presence

The Revolving Museum Presents...

"Nerdcore Rising" Screens in Downtown Lowell

Performers Wanted for Lowell Arts Festival

Cafe Aiello Showcases Local Talent!

Lowell Summer Music Series

Lowell Latin American Festival

Calling All Walkers

Green: More Than a Color

"Pajama Jam!" with Bernadette Baird

World Wide Wednesdays

Hiring at the Mogan Cultural Center

From Pink Slip to Paycheck

"Massachusetts Quilts: Our Common Wealth"

Coming Up At Indian Hill

Summer Music Series - Concerts for Kids

Save the Date: The ONE Lowell World Cup
Calls to Artists

Call for Vendors

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Editor: Suzzanne Cromwell, scromwell@lowellma.gov

Calling All Paid-Up A.L.L. Member Artists!

Come and make your city more beautiful by being a part of Lowell's third annual Art Walk. ALL, COOL, GLCC, GMVCVB, and the City are working jointly to showcase the artist talent in our city, by creating a canvas of 36 vacant downtown windows for you to fill. Once the windows are finished, ballots will be available to the general public who will decide a winner by popular vote. There will also be a vote by a jury, with a separate prize; both will be announced in September. Each winner will receive a cash prize of $500.

Jul. 15 - Aug. 15.

Sign up, on a first-come, first-serve basis, and details will be at Van Gogh's Gear, 200 Middle St., Lowell, (978.970.2100)

Deadline is 6:00pm, Wed., June 24. Don't miss out!

More information: http://www.artsleagueoflowell.org

 

Small Person, GIANT Presence

Children have always been a source of fascination and confusion to many people... even their own mothers. Meghan Moore (photographer) and Ashlee Welz Smith (painter) take an up close and personal look at the complexities motherhood in this unique exhibition.

Wed., June 24 - Sun., July 26; opening reception Sat., June 27, 5pm-8pm, the Loading Dock Gallery, 2nd Floor of the A-Mill at Western Avenue Studios, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell.

More information: www.theloadingdockgallery.com or 978 349-8069

 

The Revolving Museum Presents...

Members After Dark
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.

Thurs., June 25, 7pm-9pm, Revolving Museum, 22 Shattuck St., Lowell.

To RSVP please contact Elaina Bates at 978-937-2787 or ebates@revolvingmuseum.org.

More information: www.revolvingmuseum.org

 

You Are What You Eat - Merrimack Murals Dedication
A yoga pose morphing into a pomegranate. A dancer spinning into a banana. A strawberry nourishes a wrestler. These are just some of the vivid images painted by Lowell teenagers that will grace a 100-foot long fence on Merrimack Street in downtown Lowell over the next six months. These talented young artists have spent the last several months exploring and painting various healthy lifestyles; come and meet them at a free opening celebration.

Fri., June 26, 3pm-4pm, 200 Merrimack Street, Lowell

More information: http://www.revolvingmuseum.org/youth_programs.html

 

Movable Mosaics
As part of "Green: More Than a Color," Revolving Museum youth have been working with to create cool, movable, mosaic murals depicting fruits and vegetables. This special collaborative event among Lowell's art galleries and eco-friendly organizations will provide the public with educational exhibitions and demonstrations. Taking place in and around the beautiful Market Mills Courtyard in downtown Lowell, four art galleries will be opening exhibitions with environmental themes; please see the "Green: More Than a Color" listing in this week's E-Blast for more information on the larger project. The students will be unveiling their work in the courtyard this weekend; everyone is invited to attend.

 

Sat., June 27, 12pm-4pm, in and around the Market Mills Courtyard, 243 Market Street, Lowell.

For more information, join the Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6480148397.

 

"Nerdcore Rising" Screens in Downtown Lowell

MC Frontalot works his magic!
MC Frontalot works his magic!

Presented by the Lowell Film Collaborative and Lowell Telecommunications Corporation, this special film screening of Nerdcore Rising is the second installment in the summertime independent film series "Cinema at Studio A". Join us as we explore the roots of "nerdcore," the music world's newest genre sensation!

Nerdcore rapper MC Frontalot and his band are taking the U.S. by storm on their first nationwide tour. Be there for every step of the way and learn the fascinating answer to the burning question: WHAT EXACTLY IS NERDCORE?

Thur., June 24, 7pm, Studio A at Lowell Telecommunications Corporation, 246 Market Street, Lowell

More information: www.lowellfilmcollaborative.org

 

Performers Wanted for Lowell Arts Festival

Want to be a part of Lowell's thriving arts scene and local economy? Working on a performance to premiere in the Fall? COOL wants to talk to you! We have an excellent dance and music performance opportunity coming up and would like for your talented group to be involved.

Upcoming Event: From Sept. 25-27, downtown Lowell will host our first ever Arts Festival, a new component of Lowell Open Studios.

We are looking for:
• Talented dancers and musicians to perform from noon to 5pm on Sat., Sept. 25 and Sun., Sept 26
• Performances of 5-10 minutes for dancers, 15-20 minutes for musicians

Benefits for your group:
• Opportunity to perform for the 2,000 strong Open Studios audience
• Unique performance venues in galleries and outdoor courtyards
• A modest stipend through Destination World

Please send the following information to jgavin@lowellma.gov by Friday, June 26:

1. Group Name
2. Performance Description and approximate running times
3. Any restrictions or requests pertaining to venue or performance

Cafe Aiello Showcases Local Talent!

"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.

Sat., June 27, 4:30 - 7pm, Café Aiello, 30 Gorham Street, Lowell.

More information: cafeaiellolowell@yahoo.com or www.cafeaiellolowell.com.

 

Lowell Summer Music Series
Save the date! The Lowell Summer Music Series is coming up soon. This non-profit program is committed to bringing great music to Lowell - artists such as Los Lobos (who will be kicking off the Series), Ani Difranco, Dar Williams, Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul, and Gaelic Storm will be performing in the fantastic outdoor venue at Boarding House Park.

Thurs., Fri., Sat., runs June 27 through Sept. 18, Boarding House Park, 40 French Street, Lowell

More information: P.O. Box 217, Lowell, MA 01853 or http://www.lowellsummermusic.org/

 

Lowell Latin American Festival

Come experience the wealth of Latin American culture in the City of Lowell. There will performers playing merengue from the Dominican Republic, salsa from Puerto Rico, Bachata, Latin Pop, R & B, Raggaeton and Ballads. Featured also are cultural and Hip Hop dancers of all ages. Informational booths, children's entertainment and a dominoes tournament add an extra bit of spice.

Sat., June 27, North Common Park, Fletcher Street, Lowell.

More information: www.lowelllatinamericanfestival.com or 978-710-5338.

 

Calling All Walkers

Whole Armour International Church and Touch Missions will be having a Walk-a-Thon to raise money and help improve the lives of children in Africa. Please join us at the Walk for Orphans. The walk is approximately 3 miles and will begin at the Sampas Pavilion, continue over the Hunts Falls Bridge to Middlesex St., cross over the Rourke Bridge and then head back to the Pavilion

June 27, 9am-4pm, Sampas Pavilion, Lowell

Additionally, there will be a Press Conference on June 18 at 11:30 in the Mayor's Reception Room to help improve the lives of others, through Touch Missions. This organization is designed to improve the lives of children and their families around the world.

More information: touch_missions09@yahoo.com

 

Green: More Than a Color

Resident artists of the Brush Gallery showcase their works at this unique exhibition where all the artwork... is green! All the pieces are created with natural or recycled materials, are literally green, or showcase projects that are environmentally friendly. Featured artists include Gay Tracy, Will Winslow, Donna Murray, and Chrissy Hungate. This event runs from Wed., June 24 - Fri., Jul 31.

Also, join the Brush Gallery and other studios, plus various environmentally-minded organizations in Lowell, for the opening party for Green: More Than a Color on Sat., June 27, 2pm-4pm.

There will also be a preview party on Thurs., June 25, 7pm-10pm. Admission is $10.

Brush Gallery and Studios is located at 256 Market Street, Lowell.

More information: contact Gay Tracy at gaytracy@comcast.net or 978-459-7819.

 

"Pajama Jam!" with Bernadette Baird

Put on your jammies and join Bernadette Baird from Bright Day Music for a comfy and cozy musical experience at the library. Children and their grownups will learn new songs and move to the rhythms. This program is intended for children age three and younger. Space is limited, registration is required. To register, please call or stop by the Youth Reference Desk beginning June 8. "Pajama Jam!" has been funded by the Family Foundations Network. The Family Foundations Network is a program funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and managed by Community Teamwork, Inc.

Mon., June 29, 6pm, Pollard Memorial Library, 401 Merrimack St, Lowell

More info: www.pollardml.org or call 978-970-4122

 

World Wide Wednesdays

The Chelmsford Library will sponsor its annual summer concert series "World Wide Wednesdays @ Chelmsford," at the MacKay Library. Grab a blanket or lawn chair, pack a lunch and don't forget your dancing shoes! All concerts are free. The line up is as follows:

July 1: The Allards - Children's concert
July 8: Chicago Push - Lenny Gomulka's lively polkas
July 15: InkasWasi - Native Peruvian music
July 22: Balla Tounkara - West African Kora-player
July 29: Odaiko New England - Traditional Japanese drumming.
August 5: The Bullock Brothers - Well-loved gospel standards
August 12: Grupo Fantasia - Merengue, salsa, reggae, and more!


6:30 pm-8 pm on Wednesdays, July 8 - Aug. 12. MacKay Library, 43 Newfield St., North Chelmsford. Rain location is the Chelmsford Senior Center, 75 Groton Road, North Chelmsford.

More information: www.chelmsfordlibrary.org or 978-251-3212.

 

Hiring at the Mogan Cultural Center

The coordinator position for the Patrick J. Mogan Cultural Center is open! For those who are interested, it has been posted on USAJOBS, announcement number LOWE-DEU-CB-9-38. Applications are being accepted through July 2, 2009. Those at, or eligible, for the GS 9 and 11 level may apply. You can access the announcement at http://www.usajobs.gov.

This position requires NO current or previous government experience. Please read the announcement carefully for instructions and eligibility. If you have any questions concerning the announcement or the position, please don't hesitate to contact David K. Blackburn, Chief of Cultural Resources and Programs, at:

Lowell National Historical Park, 67 Kirk Street, Lowell, MA, 01852 or (978) 970-5055.

 

From Pink Slip to Paycheck

The Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce is throwing a party... a Pink Slip Party! Get your resume ready and join us to network with new people in a casual, relaxed environment. Learn about online tools that can help you land your next job, meet with a resume writer, and speak to professionals from the Career Center of Lowell. Judit Price, a Guidance Counselor from Berke and Price Associates, will be present to dispense advice. Employers are encouraged to attend, and the New England Job Show is even taping the event. This event is free; appetizers and a cash bar will be provided.

Wed., July 15, 4pm-7pm, Athenian Corner, 227 Market Street, Lowell

Space is limited, so please RSVP early to CTravers@greaterlowellchamber.org or call 978-459-8154.

 

"Massachusetts Quilts: Our Common Wealth"

Since 1994, the Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project has documented over 6,000 quilts originating or currently owned in the state. Some of the most interesting quilts will be on display at the New England Quilt Museum in "Massachusetts Quilts: Our Common Wealth". Curated by noted quilt historian and lecturer Vivien Lee Sayre, the exhibition will bring together quilts, historic photographs, and memorabilia to tell many compelling stories of the state's social history. On Fri., July 17, there will be a reception and book-signing from 5pm-7pm.

Fri., July 17 - Thur., Sept. 24. New England Quilt Museum, 18 Shattuck St, Lowell.

More information: http://www.massquilts.org

 

Coming Up At Indian Hill

The Wizard of Oz

Students of Indian Hill Music School's Summer Musical Theater program will present "The Wizard of Oz," the all-time classic based on Frank L. Baum's beloved series. This performance will be fully staged, with music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for children. The four shows are as follows:

Fri., July 24 at 7pm
Sat., July 25 at 2pm and 7 pm
Sun., July 26 at 2pm

Indian Hill Music, 36 King Street, Littleton.

More information: Call 978-486-9524 or visit http://indianhillmusic.org

 

Summer Music Programs

Does your child play drums on the trashcans? Do you sing in the shower? Registration is open now for Indian Hill Music School's multi-week programs for all ages and levels. Offerings range from a purely instrumental program for ages 8-18 to classical, jazz, pop, and vocal programs for adults. There's even musical theater for ages 8-18, not mention private lessons, ensembles and early childhood classes.

Programs run various weeks June through August.

More information: (978) 486-9524 or view offerings online at http://www.indianhillmusic.org

 

Summer Music Series - Concerts for Kids

The Lowell Summer Music Series announces its Free Fun For Kids series, featuring ten free children's concerts, presented by the Lowell National Historical Park and the Lowell Festival Foundation. The Lowell Summer Music Series is a self sustaining, not for profit music series presenting the best in blues, folk, classic rock - and children's music - in the most beautiful and intimate outdoor amphitheater in New England.

• Curious Creatures
• Ben Rudnick & Friends
• Dinoman
• L'il Iguana Safety Show
• Julie & Brownie Healthy Choices
• Mariana Iranzi
• Judy Pancoast
• The Yo-Yo People
• Angkor Dance Troupe
• Double Vision

Wed. and Thurs., July 8th through August 13th, Boarding House Park, Lowell.

More information: www.lowellsummermusic.org or call 978-970-5200

Contact for Artship Enterprise is Jennifer Ehlert: 978-654-6691 Ext. 104, jehlert@comteam.org

 

Save the Date: The ONE Lowell World Cup
The 3rd Annual World Cup is a 16-team adult soccer tournament that will celebrate a shared passion for the game of soccer while raising money to help immigrants and refugees in Lowell. Teams: Ireland, USA, Portugal, Brazil, Cambodia, Germany, Vietnam, and England. Event includes a kids penalty competition and music, food, and arts and crafts from around the world. Price: $5 per day. Children under 12 go free!

Sat. and Sun., Aug. 1 & 2, Cawley Stadium and Varsity Field, 450 Douglas Road, Lowell

More information: www.onelowellsoccercup.org , www.onelowell.net

Calls to Artists

"Alter-A-Tions Exhibition"
Experimental Art Gallery & Studio
July 3 - August 2, 2009

The Experimental Art Gallery & Studio is seeking entries for their second group show of 2009 on Salem's Artists' Row. This exhibition explores themes of alteration - what do you alter to suit your needs? Do you have an alter-ago? Does your work explore transformation? Entries are open to all artists over 18 years of age. All media is welcome, including: 2-D, 3-D, sculptural works, photography, mixed media, crafts and experimental works. All work must be original and have been completed within the last five years. Entries must be submitted via mail. Email entries will not be accepted. Provide one image for each piece submitted. Two images will be accepted for three-dimensional works. There is a $6 entry fee for each work submitted.

Deadline for submissions: June 26.

For a prospectus and entry form, please email: ex.art42@gmail.com

 

Lowell Open Studios & Arts Festival
September 26 & 27, 2009

Temporary Space Available

Anyone who has an artist's studio in Lowell may open his/her studio to the public provided he/she has registered with www.lowellopenstudios.org. Both the Arts League of Lowell and the Brush Art Gallery & Studios are offering temporary space to their members so that they may set up and sell artwork during Lowell Open Studios. The Brush is not charging for sales space, but you MUST register with the Lowell Open Studios organization. Lowell Open Studios is charging a $45 registration fee. For this your name and studio address will be listed in a special Artscope advertisement, a map, and your information and a sample picture of your artwork will be listed on www.lowellopenstudios.org. For other benefits, please read www.lowellopenstudios.org for details.

For full information, contact Eileen Byrne at eileenbyrne777@gmail.com


"Herding Cats: An Open Juried Exhibition"
Brush Art Gallery and Studios, Lowell
September 26 - October 24, 2009.

This exhibition is being held in collaboration with the Billerica Cat Care Coalition, an all volunteer, no-kill organization that advocates for homeless and feral cats. The Brush Art Gallery will be hosting a fundraiser in conjunction with the exhibition. All proceeds from the fundraiser and sale of artwork will be shared with the Billerica Cat Care Coalition. The exhibition, which will celebrate cats in general, will also give the public and area youth an opportunity to learn about cats as they photograph and draw them during a feline "meet and greet" at the gallery

View the prospectus: http://www.thebrush.org/Documents/HerdingCats.pdf

Call for Vendors

The annual Salem Jazz and Soul Festival is seeking vendors for this year's event. This is the Festival's third year, and we'd like you to help make the 2009 season successful. Along with more conventional vendors, we are also offering free information-only booth space for qualified non-profit organizations. Forms must be in for consideration no later than Jul. 10, 2009.

Sat., Aug. 15 - Sun., Aug. 16, Salem Willows, Salem.

More information: for complete vendor application forms and information about the festival please visit www.salemjazzsoul.org/vendor_applicants.html.

 


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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