Posted in Arts, Downtown Lowell, Museum
Photo by Evangelea Voraphonh
What happens in the neighborhood when no one is looking? I found one thing that is worth sharing. One of the threads in the fabric of our neighborhood, police officer/photographer John Boutselis, teaches an after school photography class at Lowell High (who would have known?). Students use downtown as the backdrop for their work and recently submitted photos on Panoramia and many were posted by Google Earth. Here is the link to the photos: http://www.panoramio.com/user/5650923
When you click on the photo the students name is down on the right hand side of the page.
I am really impressed with the students work and like most of us who live here I often miss the specific details of what I pass by everyday. I know that I am going to stop and take a closer look at each of these locations now. I also think that this after school program acheives many things. Students are learning an artistic skill; gaining appreciation for their city and the details that make it an interesting place and having an opportunity to share it with the world on Google Earth. Interesting, cool and educational.
Posted in Arts, Downtown, Downtown Lowell, Education, Lowell High School, Photography
Don’t miss Dirty Dog Exchange, a one-day shopping event to benefit the Revolving Museum’s afterschool programs. Shop a wide selection of affordable one-of-a-kind goods from vintage to contemporary, chic to street, including men’s and women’s fashions. Local artist Jasper Som will be performing an acoustic set. Sun., Mar. 13, 12-5pm.
Parking will be available on the street.
Posted in Arts, Arts; Design, Shopping, The Revolving Museum
Check out the list of upcoming films from LFC.
I’m particularly thrilled to see “Touch the Sound” listed since I have had the pleasure of seeing this movie and also have seen Evelyn Glinnie perform in Glasgow at Celtic Connections Festival.
Posted in Arts, Culture, Downtown Lowell, Events, Film, Lowell, Lowell Film Collaborative
Posted in Arts, Community Issues, Events, Lowell
The Massachusetts Cultural Council Mayor’s Art Challenge has begun the voting process. 18 Bay State mayors have submitted powerful testimonials on how arts and culture make their cities better place to live, work and visit.
Vote for the video you believe make the best case for the power of the arts in building community.
Sign-in to “like” videos by October 29th.
Be sure to watcht the amazing Lowell video and if you like it give it a Thumbs Up!
Posted in Arts, Creative Economy, Downtown Economy, Events
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
7:00pm – 11:30pm
Caffe Paradiso, 45 Palmer St., Lowell, MA 01852
Artist Kathleen Gordon:
My latest artwork is Oscar. It’s my first masculine SUN and he is named in honor of Oscar DeStephano who passed away in 2007. This artwork is made from PASTA. Who doesn’t like PASTA? Please come to Caffe Paradiso for Oscar’s unveiling and to wish Adrianna well.
Posted in Arts, Caffe Paradiso, Downtown Lowell, Events
