Lowell Handmade Art, Music, Film, Food, Culture & More in Boston's Favorite Mill City: Upcoming Events in Greater Lowell, June 30

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Upcoming Events in Greater Lowell, June 30

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-- Benjamin Disraeli

City of Lowell Independence Day Fireworks, July 5

Celebrate Independence Day in Lowell on Monday, July 5! Spend the day by the Merrimack River and hear live entertainment from 4 - 9pm from Hot Day at the Zoo, The Gentleman Songsters, Joe's Attic, and Sound by Tricia. Fireworks light up the skies immediately after the live music program!
More information: www.lowell.org

Armory Park Family Fun Event, July 10, 12-3pm

Bring the whole family to Armory Park for live entertainment, arts and crafts, games, music and food. Sponsored by: State Representative Kevin Murphy, Coalition for a Better Acre, Enterprise Bank, and City Councilor Rita Mercier.
More Information: 978-452-9995

First Saturday at Western Avenue Studios, July 3

The northeast's largest concentration of working artists in one facility opens its doors to the public the first Sat. of every month. See more than 160 artists in all disciplines, media and styles located in two converted mill buildings.
More Information: http://www.westernavenuestudios.com

Paste-up 2010, June 26 - July 18

As an art form, collage is all about thinking outside of the box. So be prepared to be intrigued, amazed, and maybe even puzzled by this juried show of small format collage works. The dictionary defines paste-up as a composition of "flat objects pasted to a sheet or other
backing." This exhibit is an excellent representation of that definition.
Artist Reception, Saturday, June 26, 2-5pm
More Information: www.artsleagueoflowell.com

Lowell celebrates the World Cup with "Playing for Peace"

Catch World Cup fever right here in Lowell at the City's "Playing for Peace" programs! Events include a soccer film screening, the 1st Annual Youth World Cup, and the ONE Lowell World Cup 2010. Presented in partnership with the City of Lowell, ONE Lowell, Pollard Memorial Library, and the Lowell Film Collaborative.
More information: http://www.cultureiscool.org/playing-for-peace-world-cup-events

Lowell Jazz Day Camp

A two week program, July 12 - 23. Two day program July 21 & 22. Both program's ensembles perform in front of Mambo Grill during Lowell Folk Festival on July 23. Two more programs: Aug. 9-13 (workshop 1) & 16-20 (workshop 2).
More Information: info@inthespace.net

Fast Paced Festival Kick-Off, July 24

The daytime lineup of the Lowell Folk Festival is kicking off with a bang. Get there early and catch some rising stars in the music world in intimate venues. Throughout the weekend there will be eight moderated workshop demonstrations sprinkled throughout the performance schedule.
More Information: www.lowellfolkfestival.org

"Menopause The Musical," Aug. 3 and 4

It's time to kick-up those high heels. The international hit show Menopause The Musical® is returning to Lowell Memorial Auditorium. The cast laughs at their woeful hot flashes, forgetfulness, mood swings, wrinkles, night sweats and chocolate binges. The laughter-filled 90-minute production includes parodies from the classics of the '60s and '70s and '80s.
More Information: www.lowellauditorium.com

Lowell National Historical Park summer hours

Lowell National Historical Park canal boat tours move to daily operation rolling into the full summer season. Beginning June 27 - Aug. 23 the schedule expands tours to seven days a week. Reservations are required for all tours and can be made by calling 978-970-5000.
More Information: www.nps.gov/lowe

COOL Board seeks nominations for board members

The Board of Directors for the Cultural Organization of Lowell (COOL) is seeking nominations to serve on the board at two and three year terms. If interested, please send a resume and a letter of intent to lznunn@lowellma.gov by July 20 at 5pm.
More Information: www.cultureiscool.org

Pumpkin Art Festival Fine Art and Craft Exhibit and Sale, Sept. 11, 10am-3pm

Deadline to submit application is Sept. 1
Pumpkin Art Festival at the Tewksbury United Methodist Church. Space is limited: first come, first serve. No vendors; hand-made crafts only. TCA reserves the right to refuse any artwork.
More Information: www.tewksburycommunityofartists.com

"Every Broom and Bridget," Nov. 7, 3pm

Tom Daley will be performing his play about Emily Dickinson and her Irish servants, "Every Broom and Bridget," as a one-man show in a benefit for the Concord Poetry Center at the Emerson Umbrella For The Arts, 40 Stow St., Concord, MA. Tickets are ten dollars, and only available at the door the day of the show. Additional donations are appreciated.
More Information: www.paulamccarron.com

An Evening with Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson, Nov. 20, 8pm

Ian Anderson, known throughout the world of rock music as the flute and voice behind the legendary Jethro Tull, celebrated his 40th year as a recording and performing musician in 2008. Jethro Tull formed in 1968 and became one of the biggest progressive rock bands of the '70s.
More Information: www.lowellauditorium.com

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