Downtown Lowell Blog: Upcoming Events in Greater Lowell, May 25

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- Bob Marley

Pre-register today for “unPanel: Expand Your Creative Enterprise,” June 6!

A few spaces are still open for “unPanel," a fun night of networking & idea-sharing for Greater Lowell Creatives! This unique series of informal roundtable workshops provides professional development advice & strategies for any artist. Pre-registration is required! Mon., Jun. 6, 6-9pm, American Textile History Museum. More information: www.cultureiscool.org/unpanel or Hannah Hagman, hhagman@lowellma.gov, 978-674-1482

Celebrate Lowell's rivers, canals and ethnic diversity at Lowell Riverfest, June 11

Experience Lowell Riverfest: Culture Flows, a festive outdoor exploration of the connections between Lowell’s rivers and canals and our ethnic communities! Enjoy live music, delicious food, family activities, sustainable art, and MORE. Sat., Jun. 11, 2-6pm, at Middlesex Community College and the Concord River Greenway Park. More information: www.lowellriverfest.org

Lowell Al Fresco: Festive Summer Fridays starts Friday, June 24!

Summer Friday nights sizzle in downtown Lowell! Dine outdoors, enjoy live music and sidewalk sales, Lowell ArtWalk, and take in the Lowell Summer Music Series at Lowell Al Fresco, every Friday from June 24 - August 26. Lowell Al Fresco kicks off on Friday, June 24! More information: www.cultureiscool.org/LowellAlFresco

Rebekah Wetmore exhibit on view at Loading Dock Gallery, starts May 25

See work by Rebekah Wetmore in "Transformation Play," on view Wed., May 25-Sun., Jun. 26 at Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell. Opening reception: Fri., Jun. 3, 6-9pm. More information: www.theloadingdockgallery.com

Ken Budka performs at Athenian Corner, May 26

Athenian Corner presents Concerts on the Corner, a Thursday night music series featuring local musicians in their outdoor seating area. Thurs., May 26, 7-9pm, hear acoustic soft rock by Ken Budka. Free & open to the public. More information: www.atheniancorner.com

New exhibits open at the American Textile History Museum

"Glamour and Grace: 1930s Fashion" - through Oct.16. In the 1930s, graceful cuts and glamorous fabrics replaced the boxy, boyish styles of the previous decade. See dresses and accessories typical of this extraordinary decade! "Marking Time: Voyage to Vietnam" - through Sept. 25. Learn the dramatic stories of young American soldiers going to Vietnam during the 1960s. More information: www.athm.org

Call for Submissions: City of Lowell's new mobile marketing bus

Ever thought about designing public art that travels? The Cultural Organization of Lowell (COOL) is hosting an artist design competition for the recently acquired mini-bus that will travel around the region as a mobile marketing experience promoting the City of Lowell. Submission deadline: June 8. More information: Click here for submission details

Non-fiction book club at the Pollard Library, June 2

On Thurs., Jun. 2 at 6:30pm, the Pollard Library Non-Fiction Book Club will discuss The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Books not provided (copies available to borrow from the library system). Free & open to the public, light refreshments served. More information: www.pollardml.org

Boston Conservatory Theater Ensemble presents "Factory Girls" free to the Lowell community, June 3 - 5

The Boston Conservatory Theater Ensemble presents a workshop production of "Factory Girls," Jun. 3-5, at the Burgoyne Theater at Lowell High School and June 9-12 at the Boston Conservatory Theater. Lowell performances are free, advance reservations recommended. Tickets or reservations: 617-912-9222 or http://bostonconservatory.ticketforce.com/.

Lowell Folklife Series comes to Merrimack Repertory Theatre, June 4

Lowell National Historical Park presents "Traditional Irish Music and Dance: Three Master Teachers and Their Apprentices Perform Together" featuring fiddle player Laurel Martin and stepdancers Kieran Jordan & Kevin Doyle. Part of the Lowell Folklife Series. Merrimack Repertory Theatre, Jun. 4 at 8pm. More information: www.nps.gov/lowe

International documentary I Remember Better When I Paint screens in Lowell, June 7

The Arts League of Lowell & the Lowell Film Collaborative present a FREE screening of I Remember Better When I Paint, the next film in their 2011 Film & the Arts Series. Learn about the incredible, inspiring impact the creative arts have on those struggling with Alzheimer's, memory loss, and dementia. ALL Arts Gallery, Lowell, Tues., Jun. 7, 7pm. More information: www.lowellfilmcollaborative.org

Helena From the Wedding screens at Pollard Memorial Library, June 9

The Pollard Memorial Library has partnered with Film Movement, Inc. to bring award-winning, independent and foreign films to Lowell the second Thursday of each month. See Helena From the Wedding, Thurs., Jun. 9, 6:30pm. Free admission! More information: www.pollardml.org

Stand up comedy at the Old Court, June 11

Six stand up comics come to the Old Court, 29 Central St., Lowell, for an evening of laughs at “Big Idaho” on Sat., Jun. 11. Appetizers will be available plus DJ. Cost: $10 at the door. More information: www.rohitfunny.tumbler.com

Artists at Lowell's Brush Art Gallery collaborate for the Elder Art Initiative

Pamela Wamala

Founded by Lowell artist & Brush Art Gallery member Pamela Wamala, the Elder Art Initiative engages and inspires senior citizens in the creative process through art workshops at seven nursing homes in the Greater Lowell area. More information: Watch this video by George DeLuca and Mike Flynn

Enterprise Bank’s Non-Profit Seminars presents “Social Media 2.0,” June 14

Move beyond the basics of social media and and get into the nuts and bolts of using it as an effective marketing tool. Tues., Jun. 14, 8-10am (doors at 7:30am), Tewksbury, MA. More information & registration: Andrew Duncan, Andrew.duncan@ebtc.com or 978-459-9000

Canal boat tours start up at Lowell National Historical Park

Canal boat tours on weekends and a river-related event kick off the early summer season from Memorial Day weekend through June 19 at Lowell National Historical Park. More information: www.nps.gov/lowe

Author Event at Barnes & Noble featuring Harvey Frommer, June 16

Barnes & Noble Downtown Lowell will host an author book reading and signing with veteran sports journalist Harvey Frommer, Thurs., Jun. 16, 3-4:30pm. Frommer will read from Remembering Fenway Park: An Oral and Narrative History of the Boston Red Sox. More information: Barnes & Noble, 978-458-3939

Cape Ann Fresh Catch Brings Local, Sustainable Seafood to Lowell

Cape Ann Fresh Catch, a Community Supported Fishery (CSF), will be joining this year's Lowell Farmer's Market! Choose from whole fish or fillets and weekly or bi-weekly delivery to best suit your family's needs. More information: www.capeannfreshcatch.org

Merrimack Repertory Theatre receives award from the Kresge Foundation

Congratulations to Merrimack Repertory Theatre on the receipt of a $325,000 grant from the highly-competitive “Facility Investment and Building Reserves Program” of the nationally-known Kresge Foundation! More information: http://www.merrimackrep.org/home/News.aspx?NewsId=105

For The Birds exhibit at the Brush Gallery, through June 18

Juried by ornithologist David Allen Sibley, this exhibit of paintings, photographs, fiber art, mixed media & sculpture celebrates birds and their habitats. Funds raised from the exhibit will benefit local bird rescue efforts. Brush Gallery & Artists Studios, 256 Market St., Lowell. More information: www.thebrush.org

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