| | | | The ninth annual Doors Open Lowell, presented as part of Lowell's National Preservation Month activities, will take place May 13 - 15, 2010. The event offers an insider's look into the preservation nearly thirty of Lowell's fabulous historic buildings, many not normally open to the public. It's a celebration of urban living and culture where people and preservation have made Lowell a creative and exciting place to live, work, and visit. In 2002, Lowell was the first city in the United States to launch this prestigious event dedicated to preservation, architecture, and design. Buildings will be open Friday May 14 (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM) and Saturday May 15 (11:00 AM - 6:00 PM). Look for old favorites this year such as well as exciting new additions to the roster of participating buildings. Don't miss Doors Open XTRAs where you can enhance your Doors Open experience through interaction with design professionals and other special activities. Check the event's website www.doorsopenlowell.org for full event information and regular updates. Doors Open Lowell is presented by the Lowell Historic Board, Lowell National Historical Park, Lowell Heritage Partnership, City of Lowell, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the Cultural Organization of Lowell (COOL). |
| Retail & Restaurant News | | Village Smokehouse, 98 Middle Street: Live Music with the The Stutails, May 7 and Liquid Fire, May 8. For more information visit www.villagesmokehouse.com. Tutto Bene Wine and Cheese Cellars, 58 Prescott Street: Wine tasting, Saturday, May 8 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Yalumba Australian wines will be featured along with several new Italian wines. For more information visitwww.tuttobenecellars.com. La Boniche, 143 Merrimack Street: Now open for lunch on Saturday's from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. For more information visit www.laboniche.com Centro Restaurant & Bar, 24 Market Street: Now availble Centro's Spring Menu. Open Mother's Day from 12:00 PM -9:00 PM. For more information visit www.centrolowell.com. K |
| Sports & Events | | Concord River Whitewater Rafting: The rafting season is currently underway. Sign up for this year's Concord River Whitewater Rafting Season! Class III & IV rapids through the green heart of Lowell. Trips run at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays through May. For more information visit www.lowelllandtrust.org or www.zoaroutdoor.com. . June through September the Lowell Summer Music Series presents summer concerts at Boarding House Park at French and John Streets in Downtown Lowell. For more information visit www.lowellsummermusic.org. Lowell Spinners, Individual and group tickets now available. Upcoming Event, Father's Day Camp, Saturday, July 31 at LeLacheur Park. Treat your dad or husband to a chance to take his field of dreams on the same field of dreams where Jonathan Papelbon and Kevin Youkilis started their professional career for just$200. The camp will be limited to just 30 participants, so reserve your spot today! For more information visit www.lowell.spinners.milb.com Pol lard Memorial Library: Lego Club, May 8, 9:30 AM. Join us for some friendly competition to make the best Lego masterpiece! Lego Club is designed for kids in grades 1 through 6. Registration is not required. For more information, visit www.pollardml.org. UPCOMING FILM EVENTS IN DOWNTOWN LOWELL! "One Man's Hero" - Tuesday, May 4 at 7:30 PM, Garcia Brogan's Cantina, Pub and Restaurant, 131 Middlesex Street. Tom Berenger stars in the controversial epic films that tells the true story of "St. Patrick's Brigade" ("Los San Patricios"), a band of Irish and other European immigrants who fought alongside the Mexican Army during the Mexican-American War. Join the Lowell Irish Cultural Committee and the Lowell Film Collaborative for this "food & film" event at Garcia Brogan's, Lowell's own Mexican-Irish restaurant. Visit www.lowellfilmcollaborative.org for more information. "Browsing Through Birke's" - Tuesday, May 18 at 6:00 PM, Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market Street. Come learn the full story behind downtown Lowell's renowned Birke's Department Store owned and operated by Nathan and Sala (Sally) Birke for almost 50 years. Considered a retail and neighborhood treasure by locals, Birke's closed its doors in 2004, leaving a myriad of stories and memories behind. Visit www.lowellfilmcollaborative.org for more information. "Enlighten Up" - Monday, May 24 at 7:30 PM, Life Alive Urban Oasis and Organic Café, 194 Middle Street. Follow Nick Rosen and filmmaker Kate Churchill on a global journey to find what's at the heart of Yoga. Humorous, real, and wonderfully emotional, Yoga skeptic Nick does his best to find enlightenment as he reveals the good, bad, and often confusing side to the practice of Yoga through the gurus and practitioners he meets along the way. Presented in partnership with BromYoga, Life Alive, and the Lowell Film Collaborative. For more visit www.lowellfilmcollaborative.org. |
| Museum & Gallery News | Ayer Lofts Gallery - David Phaneuf solo show Pen and Ink Drawings Running through May 30. Reception with the artist Saturday, May 8 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Ayer Lofts Gallery, 172 Middle Street. American Textile History Museum, 491 Dutton Street: . More Than a Number. April 17 - July 25. . For more information, visit www.athm.org The Loading Dock Gallery: VIEWPOINTS, Sculpture by David Crane & Photography by Arlette Laan, Wednesday, May 5th - Sunday, May 30th. Artists Reception, Friday, May 7th from 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. For more information please visit www.thebrush.org. Whistler House Museum of Art, 243 Worthen Street: Bill Giavis: On the Road and Home Again, April 1 to May 15. For more information visit www.whistlerhouse.org
Western Avenue Studios, 122 Western Avenue: -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: D orothy G. Bosselman Collection of Miniature Amish Quilt Replicas on Display DuringKinder Komforts, exhibition runs through May 9. For more information visit www.nequiltmuseum.org |
| Got Tickets? | Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell: Slayer and Megadeth w/ Testament, Saturday, August 14th at 7:00 PM. For more information visit www.uml.edu/tsongascenter. Merrimack Repertory Theatre: Regional Premiere! The Blonde, The Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead, April 22 to May 16. A cheating husband, a meddling neighbor and a dropped ice cream cone combine to shatter Rhonda Russell's quiet, suburban life. Seven very different characters each offer their own perspective of the day Rhonda went berserk - all played by a single gifted performer. A captivatingly brilliant and heartfelt tour de force about loss and ultimate redemption. For more information visit www.merrimackrep.org. The Lowell Memorial Auditorium - Tickets are currently available for One Night of Queen performed by Gary Mullen & the Works May 6, Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance May 12 and Darius Rucker May 23. For other shows and tickets please visit www.lowellauditorium.com.
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| Business News | | Innovative Cities: Best Practices in Urban Development: Learn About Best Practices in Place at Six Model Cities June 17-19,at the University of Massachusetts Lowell Inn & Conference Center. For more information, visit www.innovativecitiesconference.com The Lowell Small Business Assistance Center is presenting a free seminar "Weathering the Economic Storm - From Crisis to Recovery". Monday, May 17 at 6:00 PM. This seminar will help businesses identify symptoms and signs that predict and measure their performance and will discuss how to reposition your business to take advantage of the impending recovery. For more information and to register please contact Maria Ramirez at (978)322-8403. Spring Household Hazardous Waste Day, Saturday, May 22 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Cawley Stadium. For more information please visit www.lowellrecycle.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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