Category Archives: Events

Unveiling Oscar

Posted on July 3, 2010 by | Leave a comment

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.

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Posted in Arts, Caffe Paradiso, Downtown Lowell, Events

COOL

Posted on June 9, 2010 by | Leave a comment

Join us for this FREE outdoor celebration!
Saturday, June 12(rain date: June 13) 12 Noon – 5PM45 Davidson Street, Lowellat Concord River Greenway Park
Don’t miss this FREE outdoor event featuring activities and performances by local cultural groups combining live music, art, and nature!

PROGRAMMING INCLUDES:
12PM: Official ribbon-cutting at the Concord River Greenway
Live musical performances starting at 11AM hosted by 92.5FM “The River”
Public art displays and activities featuring recycled materials
Boat rides through Lowell’s scenic canalways
Lowell historic trolley tours
Nature t-shirt painting & other eco-centric crafts
Pack a picnic lunch and lawnchairs! Don’t forget to bring a white t-shirt for nature painting!Visit lowellriverfest.org for full event detailsanddownload the official event flier.
ABOUT “RiverFest: Art Goes Green”
RiverFest: Art Goes Green is being led in partnership with the Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust, COOL (Cultural Organization of Lowell), and the popular 92.5 FM “The River” radio station. Building off of a robust schedule of events throughout the region and expanded to a new location, Lowell will host this premier celebration on the newly renovated Concord River Greenway, near the heart of the City’s historic Downtown!

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Posted in Arts, conservation, Downtown Lowell, Events, Live Music, LivingGreen

Posted on April 23, 2010 by | Leave a comment
Downtown Neighborhood
Clean-Up Day
April 24, 2010 at 9AM

There were some really hard-working people out Saturday. Great thanks to everyone!
Some neighbors who have been her for awhile…

And some wonderful students from UML made their way all along the Riverwalk and Lucy Larcom Park…

And some neighbors who have not even moved in yet. Steve Carlin
Park Supervisor, MA Dept. of Conservation and Recreation who will be moving into the Mack Building in June brought along a group of volunteers and made our little sanctuary The Victorian Garden as beautiful as it has ever been.

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Posted in Community Gardens, Community Issues, Downtown Lowell, Earth Day, Events, Gardens, Keep Lowell Beautiful, National Park Service, Volunteer

INNOVATIVE CITIES CONFERENCE

Posted on April 12, 2010 by | Leave a comment

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Posted in Community Issues, Downtown Economy, Downtown Lowell, Events, MCC, National Park Service, Neighborhood Improvements, UML

LOWELL FILM FESTIVAL 2010

Posted on April 9, 2010 by | Leave a comment

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Posted in Downtown Lowell, Events, Film

“How to Make a Downtown Great"

Posted on April 5, 2010 by | Leave a comment

The Lowell Plan and the City of Lowell invite you to participate in a discussion with nationally renowned city planner Jeff Speck

Saturday, April 10th10:00 a.m. – Noon
MCC’s Federal Building50 Kearney Sq.
The discussion on progressivedevelopment, streetscapes, public
transportation, walkability, and more is free and open to the public.

For information call
978-459-9899

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Posted in Community Issues, Community Problems, Downtown Economy, Downtown Lowell, Events, Hamilton Canal District, JAM, Neighborhood Improvements, Walkability

Family Safety Night

Posted on March 29, 2010 by | Leave a comment

Friday, April 9, 2010
5:00—7:00 pm
Lowell General Hospital
(295 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854)
This FREE family event will feature activities such as child
fingerprinting, spin art, face-painting, an appearance by
Canaligator of the Lowell Spinners, as well as informational
brochures and give-a-ways from many organizations!
Light refreshments will be served
Information & Activities will be provided by the following
organizations:
Alternative House * Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence * Boston Medical Center
HealthNet Plan * Elder Services of Merrimack Valley * FBI * Floating Hospital for
Children at Tufts Medical Center * F.O.C.U.S. * Greater Lowell Health Alliance * Lowell
Alliance for Families and Neighborhoods * Lowell Community Health Center * Lowell
General Hospital * Lowell Fire Department * Lowell Police Department * Lowell Spinners *
Middlesex District Attorney’s Office * Middlesex Sheriff’s Office * Network Health *
Rape Crisis Services of Greater Lowell * Saints Medical Center * Trinity EMS * WIC


For more information contact:
Amy Stanley at 978.788.7278
astanley@lowellgeneral.org

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Posted in Community Issues, Events, Lowell

FRIDAY NIGHT

Posted on March 5, 2010 by | Leave a comment

come and join us for a celebratory ending to Lowell’s Women’s Week. Tonight at 7 PM, UTEC will be hosting a performance of The Vagina Monologues. Local women of all ages and backgrounds will strut their stuff on stage in an effort to help and support survivors of abuse.
This performance will benefit the V-Day movement, a global effort to raise awareness of and put an end to violence against women.
There is a $10 suggested donation. 10% of the proceeds will be going to the Democratic Republic of Congo and 90% of the proceeds are going directly to our Greater Lowell Rape Crisis Services. Please come and enjoy this performance of a much-beloved play.

The Vagina Monologues
March 5th
7:00pm
UTEC
34 Hurd Street
Lowell, MA 01852

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Posted in Community Issues, Downtown Lowell, Events, UTEC

LFC Partners with Irish Cultural Committee for Screenings

Posted on March 1, 2010 by | Leave a comment

The Lowell Film Collaborative is delighted to announce our new partnership with Lowell’s Irish Cultural Committee! Usher in Irish Cultural Week (March 7-14) in the Mill City with this special double feature of two very different films that capture the heart of Ireland with humorous, warm-hearted storytelling. You don’t have to be Irish to enjoy this night at The Old Court — bring your friends and enjoy a couple of pints and authentic Irish fare. And just in case you missed it, this fabulous double feature film event is FREE.

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Posted in Culture, Downtown, Events, Film

GREAT PLATES

Posted on February 25, 2010 by | Leave a comment

February 21- March 6, 2010

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Posted in dining, Downtown, Events, Food, Lowell