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Lowell Summer Music Series: Victor Wooten and the Wooten Brothers

Boarding House Park Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, United States

Together The Wooten Brothers bring an uncanny level of experience, originality, and musical expertise to the stage. Their shows will be a high-energy, super-funky, artistic blend of styles including original songs and classics. In short: these brothers are the real deal and their shows are not to be missed. Advance GA $54.00 ($47.00 ticket +...

Lowell Walks: Portuguese in Lowell

Portuguese American Civic League of Lowell Central Street, Lowell, Massachusetts, United States

Join researchers and archivists from the University of Massachusetts Lowell's Portuguese American Digital Archive, Nikki Tantum, Gray Fitzsimons, and Nicole Catarino on a walk around the Back Central neighborhood. In the late 1800s, increasing demands for cotton cloth production provided jobs and opportunity for the first Portuguese immigrants arriving in Lowell. In the decades that...

Free

Lowell Summer Music Series: Belly

Boarding House Park Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, United States

The dream-rock band Belly blazed a bright trail in the ’90s, releasing two albums full of taut, yet wondrous music that was memorable for its rumbling bass lines and insistent drumming as it was for its glittering riffs and airy vocals. Their 2018 release Dove, which was recorded with friend of the band Paul Q....

Public Lands Day Clean Up 2024

Concord River Greenway (Davidson St.) 51 Davidson Street, Lowell, MA, United States

Join Lowell National Historical Park for the annual Public Lands Day Clean-up! Volunteer to clean up along trails and riverbanks and help clear invasive plants and brush. Supplies including gloves are provided – we request that you please wear appropriate closed-toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting a little dirty. Volunteers can plan to...

Free

Becoming a National Park Service Boat Captain

Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States

Do you have a passion for boats? Do you love meeting people from around the world? Have you ever wondered what you might need to qualify to be a Boat Captain at Lowell National Historical Park? Now is your chance to get all your questions answered and learn what it takes to captain a National...

Free

Sounds of Labor in Lowell: Agriculture and Early Industry

Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States

What does the history of work in Lowell sound like, and how can you tell that story through music? Come be part of the musical composition process in the first of a series of workshops on the soundscape of Lowell through its many eras! Join contemporary composers working on new pieces specifically for Lowell National...

Free

Sounds of Labor in Lowell: Industrial in Lowell

Lowell National Park Visitor Center 246 Market St, Lowelll, MA, United States

What does the history of work in Lowell sound like, and how can you tell that story through music? Come be part of the musical composition process in the second of a series of workshops on the soundscape of Lowell through its many eras! Join contemporary composers working on new pieces specifically for Lowell National...

Free

Sounds of Labor in Lowell: Globalization and Preservation

Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States

What does the history of work in Lowell sound like, and how can you tell that story through music? Come be part of the musical composition process in the last in our series of workshops on the soundscape of Lowell through its many eras! Join contemporary composers working on new pieces specifically for Lowell National...

Free

Connect, Create, Discover Workshop: Drawing What’s Inside – Exploring a Self Portrait

Lowell National Historical Park Boott Cotton Mills Museum Counting House 115 John Street, Lowell, United States

Join local artist Shawna Spady to create a creative and unique painted self-portrait. Learn from the artist her techniques to layer together an artwork that captures you. Using many materials and various techniques, find new artistic inspiration. Ages 15 and up are welcome to attend. To reserve your spot in this free program, please call...

Free

Seasonal Story Time

Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States

Join friends from the community for a Seasonal Story Time from 12-1 p.m. at the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center (246 Market St.). After story time, be sure to visit the Pollard Memorial Library Bookmobile. Free and open to all ages. No reservations required. This event is part of the City of Lights festivities...

Free

Holly Jolly Trolley

Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States +1 more

All aboard the Holly, Jolly, Trolley! The trolley will run between the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St,) and the Visitor Center (246 Market St.). The last run will leave the Visitor Center at 3 p.m. Ride on a decorated trolley as we sing holiday songs and enjoy the sights of downtown Lowell. FREE...

Free

Connect, Create, Discover Workshop: Snapshot of Home – Designing Greeting Cards

Lowell National Historical Park Boott Cotton Mills Museum Counting House 115 John Street, Lowell, United States

Join local artist Teo Pique to learn artistic painting techniques while combining various materials to create a greeting card. Greeting cards often capture the location you've visited or are sending the card from. How would you capture Lowell as a city or as a National Park. Create a unique piece of art that can then...

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