Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

Tours of Thoreau Farm, the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau
2023-06-10 11:00 - 16:00, 2023-06-17 11:00 - 16:00, 2023-06-24 11:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-01 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 97 University Ave, Lowell, MA, 01854, United States
Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known as “Thoreau Farm.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided tour only. Come learn about the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau and consider lessons about living deliberately that we can learn from his legacy.

Art in the Park with Claire Gagnon: Drawing Lowell Architecture
2023-06-11 08:00 - 17:00 | 97 University Ave, Lowell, MA, 01854, United States
In this class, students will learn how to get inspired by the beautiful Lowell architecture. Concepts such as vanishing point and horizon line. Using the buildings on Middle Street and on Shattuck Street, the teacher will start with a simple demonstration, then the students will draw. Some of the students may have time to do a few drawings, and others will only do one drawing during the allotted time.
Materials used:
sketchbook, pencils, eraser. Also recommended: light chair, hat, sunscreen, water to drink
Location
Mary J. Bacigalupo Victorian Garden (21-25 Shattuck St, Lowell, MA 01852).
Suggested Audience
Adult Students of all levels. No prior experience required.
About the Artist
Claire Gagnon has been teaching for 5 years. She created Chez Claire Art School in 2018 and teaches adult painting and drawing classes at the Brush Art Gallery and Studios in her studio. Claire’s approach to teaching is very gentle and inspiring for students. Teaching is personalized. Claire started painting in 1995 and is very passionate about creation and outdoor drawing and painting.
Call 978-970-5000 to reserve your space

Exhibition: A Perpetual Invitation: 150 Years of Art at the Concord Free Public Library
2023-06-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-06-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-06-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-06-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-06-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-06-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-06-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-06-20 10:00 - 16:00 and 13 more dates | Concord Museum, Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
In honor of the Concord Free Public Library’s 150th anniversary, the Concord Museum and the Library have collaborated on a special exhibition featuring the Library’s art collection. Featured objects will include paintings by Washington Allston, N.C. Wyeth, May Alcott Nieriker, Charles Hovey Pepper, Alicia Keyes, and Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts, among other artists, as well as sculptures depicting noted Concord authors such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry David Thoreau, and Louisa May Alcott.
The exhibition will also highlight Concord’s artist communities, local art collectors, the history of institutions promoting public access to works of art, and the stories of specific artists who lived and worked in Concord.
Curator tours will be offered Friday, March 24, at 11:00 a.m. and 2 p.m. and Friday, March 31, at 11:00 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Free with Museum admission. Members visit free.
Become a Concord Museum member today to visit this new exhibition for free!

Gallery Talk with the Curators of "A Perpetual Invitation"
2023-06-16 12:00 - 12:30 | Concord Museum, Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Curators from the Concord Museum and the Concord Free Public Library lead guided tours of the special exhibition “A Perpetual Invitation: 150 Years of Art at the Concord Free Public Library,” now on view at the Concord Museum.
No advanced registration necessary. Free with Museum admission. Members visit free.

Celebrate Juneteenth with Bluesman Corey Harris
2023-06-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Belleville Congregational Church, 300 High Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
The Belleville Roots Music Series presents blues artist Corey Harris on Saturday, June 17, at 8 pm at the Belleville Congregational Church in conjunction with the Newburyport DEI Alliance and the North Shore Juneteenth Association. The show will feature an on-stage Q&A with Harris. With one foot in tradition and the other in contemporary experimentation, Harris is a truly unique voice in contemporary music. He has performed, recorded, and toured with many of the top names in music such as BB King, Taj Mahal and Buddy Guy, provided music for films, and received a MacArthur Fellowship award for his work leading a revival of Mississippi Delta blues by infusing traditional styles with influences from jazz, reggae gospel, and African and Caribbean folk styles.
Refreshments by Bent Water Brewing, Lucille Wine Shop and snacks by the Belleville Congregational Church Hospitality Committee.
General admission: $35 in advance; $40 at the door; $10 ages 18 & under
More information and tickets at www.bellevilleroots.org
Schedule of all Newburyport Juneteenth events at City Hall, WJOP Radio, the Newburyport YWCA, and the Screening Room – https://nbptdeialliance.com/juneteenth-actions/

Juneteenth Family Program
2023-06-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Concord Museum, Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Visit the Concord Museum for a celebratory Juneteenth performance with Illstyle & Peace Productions. The group creates work rooted in West African Dance, contemporary and old school hip hop blended with an eclectic mix of dance and performance disciplines including tap, ballet, DJing, and beatboxing. Illstyle & Peace Productions is dedicated to delivering a positive message that showcases the many creative ways that hip hop can be explored, deconstructed, and built back up again.
This program is free and open to the public. Space is limited; advanced registration is required.
Co-sponsored by The Robbins House.
Please register in advance at https://concordmuseum.org/events/juneteenth-family-program/

Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra Summer Pops at Shedd Park!
2023-06-25 14:00 - 16:30 | Shedd Park Pavilion, 433 Rogers Street (Rt. 38), Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Join us for a fun and FREE afternoon of music at the Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra’s annual Summer Pops at Shedd Park on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at 2 pm. Located at Shedd Park in Lowell, under the pavilion. Seating is limited, but don’t worry, bring your blanket or lawn chairs and find a cozy spot on the lawn.
Classical and popular favorites include Strauss’ “Die Fledermaus Overture,” John Williams” “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” Gershwin’s “An American in Paris Suite”. Also Copland and Sousa! Every year we salute our armed services with patriotic music led by The Star-Spangled Banner. The LPO pays tribute to Lowell born composer George Whitefield Chadwick and perform “Euterpe”.
The LPO will be joined by the talented student dancers from the Hellenic American Academy, performing traditional Greek dances specially arranged for orchestra for this concert.
A great beginning to a great summer of music in Lowell! We hope to see you there!
