Monday, March 29, 2010

Downtown This Week 3/29/2010 - 4/05/2010

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iSHOP Lowell 2010: Buy Now, Win Later!  
Win an iPod Touch, a season pass to the Lowell Summer Music Series, or a new Apple iPad.   The City of Lowell, under the Division of Planning and Development - Office of Economic Development, is initiating a shopping sweepstakes to expose people to the attractive variety of offerings available in downtown and to encourage additional foot traffic and visitation to these retail and restaurant businesses. The sweepstakes will officially run from February 21, 2010 to May 7, 2010 and will be conducted in the following manner:   Spend $25 at a downtown retail or restaurant business and enter to win in a weekly drawing.  The sweepstakes will occur over an 8-week period from February 21 to April 16; grand prize drawing on May 7.  Weekly prizes are either an iPod Touch or a season pass to the Lowell Summer Music Series (the prize will alternate each week); grand prize is an iPad.  Ballot boxes and entry forms will be made available at downtown businesses for easy submission.  Additional information, as well as rules and regulations, available on www.lowell.org .
In this issue
Retail & Restaurant News
Sports & Events
Museum & Gallery News
Retail & Restaurant News 
 
GRAND OPENING (APRIL 1): STUR, 179 Central Street: Mediterranean fine dining & cocktail bar, Creation of Executive Chef Gary Gianchetti (Culintary Institute of America graduate; previously chef at high-end restaurants in Boston's North End, New York, and Las Vegas, celebrity caterer at Sundance and Manhattan). Open for both lunch & dinner (including patio) starting at 11:30 AM. Stur Lounge open for a Tribute to Elvis show by top Northeast impersonator (10:00 & 11:30 PM, free). Menus: www.SturLowell.com   Phone: 978-451-STUR   Email: info@SturLowell.com .
 
Cobblestones, 91 Dutton Street: Easter Brunch Buffet Sunday April 4th.  Reservations Requested.  Hop To It!  Improv Lowell at Cobblestones, Comedy Night Friday April 9th,  7:00 PM Snacks, 8:00 PM Showtime
Call for reservations 978-970-2282. 
 
Edible Arrangements, 60 Merrimack Street: Fresh fruit bouquets to make any occasion special - from birthdays, anniversaries and congratulations to business events and client gifts. Open Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sunday 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM.  For more information call 978-441-1440 or visit www.ediblearrangements.com
 
Giovanni's Trends, 134 Merrimack Street: NOW OPEN!!! Basement Bargains value center with well-priced offerings for the whole family in apparel.  For more information call  978 441-2916.
 
Tutto Bene Wine & Cheese Cellers, 58 Prescott Street Rear:  Wine Tasting Event on Saturday, April 3rd.  This weeks' tasting will be hosted by Derek Stack wine specialist from Rolivia Wines.  This open event will give our guests a chance to try many varietals of grapes from several regions of Italy and Argentina.  These wines are great finds in terms of taste, variety and value perfect for your holiday entertaining.  For more information visit www.tuttobenecellars.com
Sports & Events 
 
The Lowell Summer Music Series has announced the first concerts for the summer 2010 at Boarding House Park:  For more information visit www.lowellsummermusic.org.
 
The Lowell Devils vs Providence, Sunday April 11. Fan Appreciation Night, Team Bobblehead giveaway to the first 2000 fans.   For more information visit www.lowelldevilshockey.com
 

Lowell Film Festival,  will showcase films of Hollywood's Golden Age of the 1930s,  including "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington," "It Happened One Night," and the original "Grapes of Wrath." April  8 - 10.   For more information visit  www.lowellfilms.org.

 
Lowell Spinners, Individual tickets now available. For more information visit www.lowell.spinners.milb.com  
 
Pol lard  Memorial Library Foundation is proud to announce our 4th annual "Meet the Author Night" scheduled for Thursday April 29 @ 6pm at the Pollard Library.  Michael Holley is a New York Times best selling author of three books about the world of Boston sports, and a 1994 Pulitzer Prize winner for Meritorious Public Service.  He has been a celebrated sports columnist for several years at such publications as The Chicago Tribune and The Boston Globe.  He is most famous as a Boston sports radio personality and co-host of the Dale & Holley Show heard daily on WEEI AM radio by thousands of dedicated listeners.  He is widely in demand by the national sports media for his unique and eloquent views on professional sports and athletes, and has made appearances on both ESPN and Fox Sports.  Tickets are a $35 donation to the Library Foundation, which includes wine and hors d'oeuvres.  For
more information visit www.pollardml.org
 
 
A Marx Brothers Film Revue, April 2 - 5.Enjoy three nights of classic Marx Brothers films in celebration of the 3rd Annual Lowell Film Festival!
* Friday, April 2, 7p.m. -- "Horse Feathers" at Dharma Buns Sandwich Company, 26A Market Street.
* Saturday, April 3, 7p.m.--"Duck Soup" atDharma Buns Sandwich Company, 26A Market Street.
* Monday, April 5, 7p.m. -- "A Night at the Opera" at Athenian Corner Restaurant, 207 Market Street.
For complete details, visit www.lowellfilms.org. 
 
Save the date!  Earth Day Event!  April 24.  Sign up with a group or as an individual. There are various clean-up areas such as the Northern & Western Canals, Community Gardens Greenhouse, and Kerouac Park, just to name a few. Put your work clothes on and come out to lend a hand! For more information or to sign up in advance please contact: Lowell National Historical Park - Volunteer Office at 978-275-1740 Lowell Canal waters Cleaners - Bill Moreau at 978-835-5147 Community Gardens Greenhouse - Deb Harding at 978-761-5902 To sign-up on the day of the event, please come to the Middlesex Community College Cafeteria between 8-9 AM. on April 24
 
Museum & Gallery News 
  

 

American Textile History Museum,  491 Dutton Street: .More Than a Number. April 17 - July 25. The story of the survivors of the mass genocide of the "killing fields" of Cambodia expressed through the powerful and inspirational images of its people. Ashundreds of thousands of Cambodians escaped the country, they were admitted to refugee camps and identified through "transit" or "T" number photos. These transit photos - symbolizing the refugees' first glimpse of hope for their future through acceptance into another country - are the poignant foundation of Remember, a series of S-21 prisoners painted on rough silk by Rachel Faller. Exhibit features works by Khmer artists Chanthou Oeur and Yary Livan.  Free with paid admission to the Museum. For more information, visit www.athm.org

The Loading Dock Gallery:  Glass: Please Handle with Care, Kilnformed Art Glass Tina Silverio, April 2 - April 25.  Artists Reception:  April 8th, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM.   For more information visit  www.theloadingdockgallery.com. 

 
Brush Art Gallery & Studio
, 256 Market Street:  April 4 - June 6, TEA, SWORDS AND STITCHES: A Contemporary Interpretation of Classic Kimono Design.  Curated and organized by Cynthia Hughes and Glenn Szegedy.   Exhibition Features Displays of Classic Japanese Kimonos, Swords, Embroidery, Netsuke, and Soari Weaving. Opening Reception:  Saturday, April 10, 2:00 - 4:00 PM.  F
or more information please visit
  www.thebrush.org
 
119 Gallery, 119 Chelmsford Street THE RETURN OF ARTBEAT!  Wednesday March 31, 7:00 PM, all ages always free!  Featuring Live Art by: Mike Dailey, Jennifer Cloutier, Rick Stec, Gilbert Gandia.  Music by:  DeeJay Emoh Betta.  For more information visit www.119gallery.org.
 
Whistler House Museum of Art, 243 Worthen Street: Ginger Levant: Landscapes & Still Lifes, March 3 - April 17.  For more information visit www.whistlerhouse.org  

Western Avenue Studios, 122 Western Avenue:  Open Studios -First Saturday of every month, 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 visit www.westernavenuestudios.com.
 
New England Quilt Museum, 18 Shattuck Street  Kinder Komforts: Amish Crib Quilts, March 4 - May 9. Bringing together many of the most remarkable examples of Amish quilting, all the more exquisite for their small dimensions, Kinder Komforts represents a new view of Amish quiltmaking.  Amish crib quilts are made with the same saturated colors and simple, striking patterns as traditional large-scale Amish quilts. They are made, however, with a greater degree of freedom than large quilts, precisely because they are intended for rough wear and utilitarian purposes. These small quilts present notable variations in color and design, making Kinder Komforts an eye-opener even for those who think they know Amish quilting.  For more information visit www.nequiltmuseum.org
 
Lowell National Historical Park, 246 Market Street: Travelogue Series - "virtual visit to a different National Park each week; free:
Saturday, April 3, 2:30 PM: Roger Williams National Memorial, Saturday, April 10, 2:30 PM: Boston National Historical Park.
Urban Village Arts Series (UVAS): free: Thursday, April 15, 7:00 PM: poet Todd Hearon and musician Michael Murray.  For more information visit
  http://www.nps.gov/lowe/index.htm

Got Tickets? 
 
 
Tsongas Center  at UMass Lowell
:  Curious  George Live April 24th at 11:00 AM.   For more information visit www.uml.edu/tsongascenter.
 
Merrimack Repertory Theatre:  WORLD PREMIERE!  The Last Days of Mickey & Jean by Richard Dresser: 3/18/2010 - 4/11/2010.  Commissioned just for Merrimack Repertory Theatre audiences, this new original comedy is a retirement story with a twist. Constantly on the run with his no-longer young girlfriend, an aging fugitive mobster is forced into early retirement, taking him away from the one thing he truly loves - his work.  For more information visit www.merrimackrep.org.
    
 

The Lowell Memorial Auditorium - Tickets are currently available for  Super Scientific Circus, March 30,  Girls Night the Musical, April 16 and Tony Orlando, April 17.   For other shows and tickets please visit www.lowellauditorium.com.

 Business News
 
The Lowell Small Business Assistance Center's next Right Start Entrepreneurship Training Program begins Wedesday, March 31st.
This six-week program runs from 6pm to 9pm each Wednesday evening.
Each week covers an important aspect of starting and running a business. The Center will also be offering an Introduction to QuickBooks Class Monday, April 12th and Tuesday, April 13th from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. For more information contact Maria Ramirez at (978)322-8403 or visit our website www.lowellsmallbusiness.org.
 
 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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