Downtown Lowell Blog: Upcoming Events in Greater Lowell, June 9

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Very hot and still the air was, Very smooth the gliding river, Motionless the sleeping shadows.

-- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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

Street performers & artists wanted for Lowell Al Fresco Summer Fridays!

Calling all buskers, artists, dancers, poets & street performers! Share your talent with the public and add to the festive atmosphere of Lowell Al Fresco Summer Fridays, taking place every Friday in downtown Lowell from June 24-August 26. Non-amplified acts only. No permit fees! More information: www.facebook.com/LowellAlFresco or 978-674-1483

Chris Donahue performs at Athenian Corner, TONIGHT (June 9)

Start your weekend early with the Athenian Corner's Concerts on the Corner, a Thursday night music series featuring local musicians in their outdoor seating area. Tonight (June 9), enjoy the contemporary pop music of Chris Donahue. Showtime is 7-9pm, free and and open to the public. More information: www.atheniancorner.com

Free Non-Profit Seminar on Social Media hosted by Enterprise Bank, June 14

George Wallace

Enterprise Bank's Non-Profit Collaborative presents "Social Media 2.0," a FREE seminar on Wed., June 14, 8-10am, with George Wallace, president of Discovery Communications Group. Tewksbury Holiday Inn, 4 Highwood Drive. More information & registration: Andrew Duncan, 978-459-9000 ext. 4582

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

"Simplicity" Artist Reception at Whistler House Museum of Art, June 11

View works by Almerinda Silva and Peter Kostoulakos in "Simplicity," on exhibit through June 22 at the Whistler House Museum of Art, 243 Worthen St., Lowell. The Artist Reception on Sat., June 11, 2-4pm is free and open to the public. More information: www.whistlerhouse.org

Lowell Cultural Council Community Input Meeting, August 4

The Lowell Cultural Council will hold its annual "Community Input" meeting on Aug. 4, 6:30pm, in the Mayor's Reception Room/City Hall. Meet new LCC council members and share ideas about funding for arts & cultural events in Lowell for 2012. No RSVP necessary. If unable to attend the meeting, send comments to: lowellculturalcouncil@lowellma.org

Make Your Own Birdhouse Workshop at the Brush Gallery, June 18

In honor of the Brush Gallery's current "For the Birds" exhibit, local carpenter David McKay will host a FREE Make-Your-Own Birdhouse workshop for families on Sat., June 18. Come paint and build your own birdhouse to take home and enjoy! Space is limited, advance reservations required. More information & reservations: www.thebrush.org

Outdoor Bike-In film event: "Riding Bikes with the Dutch," June 22

The Green Building Commission & the Lowell Film Collaborative partner for Lowell's first ever Bike-In Outdoor Film Screening for Lowell Sustainability Week! Go green & ride your bikes to Shedd Park Pavilion for a screening of Riding Bikes with the Dutch and UMass Lowell Climate Change Film Shorts, Wed., June 22, 8pm. More information: www.lowellfilmcollaborative.org

We Got the Power! at Armory Park, June 25

Join the LCHC Teen Coalition and the LHNG at Armory Park on Sat., June 25, 2-6pm, (raindate Sun., June 26) for We Got the Power! featuring song, dance, spoken word, art and culture by Lowell's youth with a goal of taking back neighborhoods through peaceful means in partnership with the community. Free and open to the public. More information: Taya Dixon Mullane, 978-452-9995

"Seasons in Time" on view at Ayer Lofts Gallery, through June 26

The Ayer Lofts Gallery presents a new exhibition, “Seasons in Time,” on view through June 26, featuring collaborative work by Michal Truelsen, visual artist, and Ed Marshall, poet. Artist Reception: Sat., June 11, 7-9pm. Gallery hours: Sat. and Sun., 1-4pm, or by appointment. More information: Michal Truelsen, 978-453-1943.

[EXPOSED III] at the ALL Arts Gallery, through June 26

[EXPOSED III], the Arts League of Lowell's 3rd Annual Juried Photography Contest & Exhibition, is now on view at the ALL Arts Gallery, 22 Shattuck St., Lowell, through June 26. Gallery hours are Wed.-Sat.11am-5pm and Sunday 12-4pm. More information: www.artsleagueoflowell.com or 978-441-ARTS (2787)

Think green for Lowell Sustainability Week, June 20 - 25

Celebrate Lowell's accomplishments as a green community! Enjoy free activities & events celebrating sustainability throughout the City including Climate Summer, a team of cyclists riding across New England learning about sustainabilty initiatives along the way. More information: www.lowellsustainabilityweek.org

Save the date for Grecian Festival 2011, June 24 - 26

The 2011 Grecian Festival at Transfiguration Orthodox Church takes place Fri.-Sun., Jun. 24-26. Learn more about Greek culture and religion through food, music, dance and other activities at this free community festival! More information: www.transchurch.org/festival

Tsongas Center Backyard Series, starts June 30

Join us on the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell back lawn for the new Backyard Music Series: Six Thursday Nights from 6-8pm starting June 30. Bring the entire family, blankets, and lawn chairs and enjoy the beautiful Summer weather with an evening of FREE live music.More information: www.TsongasCenter.com

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