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In Conversation: Kay WalkingStick and Wendy Nālani E. Ikemoto
2024-09-22 13:00 - 14:15 (America/New_York) | Addison Gallery of American Art, Chapel Avenue, Andover, Massachusetts, 01810, United States
Join artist Kay WalkingStick and exhibition curator Wendy Nālani E. Ikemoto, Vice President and Chief Curator of the New-York Historical Society, for an engaging, informal conversation about the themes presented in Kay WalkingStick / Hudson River School. The exhibition, organized by New-York Historical Society, places landscape paintings by WalkingStick in conversation with 19th-century Hudson River School paintings, celebrating a shared reverence for nature while engaging crucial questions about land dispossession and its reclamation by Indigenous peoples and nations. This program is free but space is limited and registration is required. Event will be held in Kemper Auditorium, adjacent to the Addison.
Image: Kay WalkingStick, Wampanoag Coast, Variation II, 2018. Oil on panel in two parts. Collection of Agnes Hsu-Tang, Ph.D., and Oscar Tang. © Kay WalkingStick

Meet the Artist: Stevie Leigh at Discovery Museum
2024-09-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Meet local artist Stevie Leigh who upcycles fabric scraps to create unique pieces of clothing that look as good on a body as they do hanging on a wall. Bring a stuffed animal from your home to design and construct a new outfit for your furry friend using your imagination and a variety of creative materials.

Stone Walls of New England with Kevin Gardner
2024-09-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Moses Greeley Parker Memorial Library, Dracut, Arlington Street, Dracut, MA, 01826, United States
Kevin Gardner is a lifelong resident of Hopkinton, NH. Like a lot of independent rural Yankees, he’s been a jack of many trades, a builder, logger, writer, teacher, radio voice, even an actor and director.
For more than forty years he has been a stone wall builder in a family business widely known for traditional New England stonework, particularly for historic restoration of antique structures. In 2001 Kevin published The Granite Kiss: Traditions and Techniques of Building New England Stone Walls. His second book, Stone Building: How To Make New England Style Walls and Other Structures the Old Way, was published in May of 2017. He has also published poetry, songs, and essays, including “Land of Stone”, an examination of several historic sites in the Monadnock Region, in the 2006 anthology Where The Mountain Stands Alone.
From 1985 to 2010, Kevin was also an award-winning performance critic, feature writer, and producer for NH Public Radio. His pieces on arts, history and culture have aired on National Public Radio and the Christian Science Monitor broadcast network. In 2004, Kevin was a co-host of the nationally syndicated radio series Storylines New England, an interview and call-in program about our regional literature. He has written and produced other special programming for NHPR as well, including a 45-minute radio drama adapted by NH poet Julia Older from her own long poem, Tales of the Francois Vase.
Kevin is also a longtime professional actor, director, and teacher of theatre. He has taught at the New Hampton School, the NH Institute of Art, and at St. Paul’s School. Since 1999 he has been the Master Teacher of the course Shakespeare for Performance in St. Paul’s summer Advanced Studies Program. He is also a regular Guest Director at Plymouth State University, a former performance evaluator for the NH State Council on the Arts, and a frequent adjudicator of local, regional, and national theatre festivals. New Hampshire Magazine named him the state’s Best Theatre Critic in 2008.
Register at www.dracutlibrary.org/events if you want the Zoom link to attend remotely.

Lowell Hispanic Festival 2024
2024-09-28 13:00 - 21:00 | Latinx Community Center of Empowerment, French Street, Lowell, Massachusetts, 01852, United States
The Lowell Hispanic Festival, organized by the Latinx Community Center of Empowerment (LCCE), is a vibrant and culturally rich event that takes place annually in Lowell, Massachusetts. This festival is a celebration of the diverse and dynamic Latinx community in the region, showcasing the heritage, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx cultures. The event attracts thousands of attendees from Lowell and beyond, creating a lively atmosphere filled with music, dance, art, and food.

Live Greek & Middle Eastern Music and Bellydancing
2024-09-28 20:00 - 23:00, 2024-10-05 20:00 - 23:00, 2024-10-12 20:00 - 23:00, 2024-10-19 20:00 - 23:00, 2024-10-26 20:00 - 23:00, 2024-11-02 20:00 - 23:00 | Athenian Corner Restaurant, 207 Market Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Live music and dancing featuring the Athenian Corner Ensemble

El Encuentro Latino Film Festival
2024-10-04 - 2024-10-05 | Nancy L. Donahue Theatre in Liberty Hall, 50 EAST MERRIMACK STREET, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
El Encuentro Film Festival, presented by UNITAS, invites you to celebrate the vibrant world of Latino storytelling through film during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Join us on Friday, October 4th & Saturday, October 5th, 2024, at the Richard and Nancy Donahue Theater at Middlesex Community College in downtown Lowell, MA. This in-person festival is a dynamic showcase of both emerging and established Latino voices, blending creativity with culture.
With its deep roots in Latino independent film, El Encuentro is more than just a festival—it’s a celebration of artistic expression and cultural exchange. Attendees can look forward to exclusive film premieres, insightful conversations with filmmakers, and live performances that highlight the richness of Latino culture.
Tickets are available for $15 for the general public and $10 for students, and can be purchased via Eventbrite or at the door. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a cultural experience that bridges communities and amplifies Latino voices.

Open Mic Night
2024-10-04 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-10-18 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-11-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Mill No. 5, Mill No. 5, 250 Jackson St, Lowell, MA, United States
Open Mic night is back! Every first and third Friday, come share your music! Express yourself! Grab a drink, enjoy some food & support your local arts community!!

LIVING IN AMERICA AND TENTH ANNUAL POETRY CONVERGENCE | October 2 - 27, 2024 | Loading Dock Gallery
2024-10-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, United States
October is always a special month in the Loading Dock Gallery show schedule. This year LDG presents Living in America, a New England Regional juried show. Juried by Patrick McCay, a professor at the Institute of Art and Design at New England College, the selected artists use this time of change and pre-election discussion to reflect on their personal stories and what our great experiment means to them and answer the question, “What does Living in America mean to you?” Using their varied mediums and unique perspectives, their responses are on display for all to experience.
Whether born and raised in America or a recent immigrant, artists tell their stories with impressions of their personal experiences, images of hometowns, vacations, family, home, work, traditions with a focus on what it means to live in America: freedom, justice, community, equality, opportunity, and patriotism. They may even examine some of its darker aspects.
Following our Artist Reception for Living in America, local poets will create, and present poems inspired by works in the Gallery Show.
The annual Loading Dock Gallery show, Living in America, will be on display October 2 through October 27, 2024 at Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, Noon-5:30 pm, Wednesday-Saturday, until 4pm Sunday. Reception 3-5pm, Saturday, October 5, 2024. More at www.theloadingdockgallery.com.
Loading Dock Gallery is part of Loading Dock Arts, Inc., a 501c3.

Eco-Friendly Wreath Making Workshop
2024-10-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Thirftdit, Central Street, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Welcome to the Fall Pop-Up Wreath Making Workshop!
Come join us at Thriftdit, a small community thrift store located in the heart of downtown Lowell, on Sunday Oct 6th 2024 at 1:00 – 3:00 PM for a fun and creative event to slow down and discover the joy of crafting. We provide you with a variety of upcycled eco-friendly materials and guide you through the simple process of creating your own wreath to take home.
Fun for all! Create your custom wreath in this 2-hour workshop. No experience necessary! Recommended for ages 12+. We’ll provide everything you need, including a 14″ metal wreath frame and a variety of fabrics in various colors and patterns. Perfect for parent-teen duos, seniors, and college students. This is a special pricing event.
Workshop Duration: 2 hrs
Beginner Friendly
Recommended age: 12+
All materials and tools to create your custom wreath
We provide a 14″ metal wreath frame and variety of fabrics including denim, plaids, flannel, cotton, super soft blends, patterns and solids in many colors
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn a new skill and contribute to a greener planet and decorate for fall with a unique customized wreath! Seats are limited so snag your spot!
Parking: Street parking or paid garage nearby. On street metered parking and paid garage is available. We recommend the parking garage 1 block away.
Edward J. Early Jr Parking Facility
Parking Garage Address: 135 Middlesex St., Lowell, MA 01852
Please note: Restroom is located on the 2nd floor with no elevator access in the venue.
To guarantee the success of our event, we need a minimum of 4 attendees. If this is not fulfilled, we may be forced to cancel and offer refunds.
Refund Policy
Refunds up to 3 days before the event. Eventbrite’s fee is nonrefundable.

Use Poetry: A Lowell Celebrates Kerouac reading and discussion.
2024-10-11 18:00 - 19:30 | The Overlook
Poets Tanya Grae, Ariella Ruth, and Linda Bratcher Wlodyka will read their work and join poet and UMASS Lowell Associate Professor Maggie Dietz for a discussion of Jack Kerouac’s influence and legacy as a poet.
A $20.00 cover charge is requested to support Lowell Celebrates Kerouac. Day passes for $30 are also available,

Monsterbash at NARA
2024-10-18 18:00 - 20:00 | NARA Park, Nara Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Blacklight DJ Dance Party.
Costumes encouraged.
Bring your own flashlight and candy bag.
Geared to elementary aged children
$5 for all persons in attendance over age 2

Sounds of Labor in Lowell: Agriculture and Early Industry
2024-10-19 14:00 - 16:00 | 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 Historical Park as they explore the labor of the Agriculture and Early Industry eras. Attend a ranger-led talk, attempt hands-on activities, and have a chance to discuss the compositions in progress. No musical knowledge necessary!
Participants can plan to meet at the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center (246 Market Street). A guided tour will walk to the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John Street) and attendees can expect about half a mile of walking.
Lowell National Historical Park visitors may park at the Hamilton Canal Innovation District parking garage at 350 Dutton St., Lowell. Parking in this garage (only) is available to National Park visitors at no cost provided they obtain a valid parking voucher at either the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center at 246 Market Street, or at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum at 115 John Street.
This program is made possible through a grant from the National Park Foundation through generous support from the Mellon Foundation, and with our programming partner, Mosaic Lowell. For more information on this project, please visit: https://www.nps.gov/lowe/getinvolved/supportyourpark/the-measure-of-work-sounds-of-labor-in-lowell-project.htm

Crystal Singing Bowl Workshop
2024-10-20 11:00 - 12:30 | Good Pickin’ Farm, Gould Road, Westford, Massachusetts, 01886, United States
Sign up on our website for this calming workshop and explore the healing nature of sounds!
This interactive 90-minute workshop explores the healing nature of sound through Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls, Crystal Pyramids, and harmonious chimes. Learn about sound and vibration, discover how they can help balance and calm your body, and even try your hand at playing the bowls yourself. Afterward, you will settle into a comfortable position to enjoy a 30-minute meditative sound bath.
This workshop is outside under the covered pavilion, so dress appropriately. Please bring a yoga mat, pad, or blanket.
Ages 6+ are welcome to attend!
Individuals: $45
Families: $120

Paint Night at Owen & Ollies
2024-10-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Owen And Ollie’s, 91 Mill Street, Dracut, MA, United States
Goodbye to summer – Hello to fall! Decoupage Pumpkins and shells. A guided class and all supplies are included. To reserve call 772-302-6926. Must be 12 years and older.

Halloween Candle-Making Class at Moonlight & Mindfulness, Dracut
2024-10-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Moonlight & Mindfulness, Moonlight & Mindfulness, 91 Mill St # 7, Dracut, MA, 01826, United States
Come celebrate Halloween early and make your very own Halloween candle! You’ll be guided through making the candle from start-to-finish using only pure, non-toxic soy wax. Then you’ll choose from a variety of spooky scents that are all clean, therapeutic-grade oils. You can even choose from a variety of spooky Halloween labels, and you’ll have the option to add black glitter and orange crystals too!
All materials and spooky music are provided, and you can BYOB! We hope to see you there.
This class is on Friday, October 25 at 7pm. The candle will need time to solidify before you take it home, so you can either pick it up another day or get it shipped to you.

Dia de los Muertos Tea
2024-10-26 10:00 - 2024-10-27 16:00 | The Inn at Hastings Park, 2027 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Back by popular demand at The Inn at Hastings Park | Town Meeting Bistro: Dia de los Muertos Tea returns! The Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) is a celebratory day that pays respects and remembers departed friends and family, and is the festival that Halloween was intended to be. An afternoon tea of fun including costumes (strongly encouraged), trick-or-treating, crafts, cookie decorating, delicious sweet and savory bites like Dulce de Leche cookies and Jamon y Queso sandwiches, all while sipping J’enwey Teas as this year’s ofrenda to honor lost loved ones is unveiled. For adults, it includes one glass of Schramsberg Mirabelle Rosé.
Seatings at 10 am, 12 pm & 2 pm on October 26 & 27, 2024.
Adults $85 (plus tax & gratuity).
For children (4-12 years), includes trick-or-treating, crafts, cookie decorating, bites and tea or hot chocolate – $60 (plus tax & gratuity).
Children 3 and under eat for free.

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Dia de los Muertos Tea
2024-10-27 10:00 - 16:00 | The Inn at Hastings Park, 2027 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Back by popular demand at The Inn at Hastings Park | Town Meeting Bistro: Dia de los Muertos Tea returns! The Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) is a celebratory day that pays respects and remembers departed friends and family, and is the festival that Halloween was intended to be. An afternoon tea of fun including costumes (strongly encouraged), trick-or-treating, crafts, cookie decorating, delicious sweet and savory bites like Dulce de Leche cookies and Jamon y Queso sandwiches, all while sipping J’enwey Teas as this year’s ofrenda to honor lost loved ones is unveiled. For adults, it includes one glass of Schramsberg Mirabelle Rosé. Seatings at 10 am, 12 pm & 2 pm on October 26 & 27, 2024. Adults $85 (plus tax & gratuity). For children (4-12 years), includes trick-or-treating, crafts, cookie decorating, bites and tea or hot chocolate – $60 (plus tax & gratuity). Children 3 and under eat for free.

NOA Gallery Artist Reception at The Groton Inn
2024-10-27 13:00 - 16:00 | The Groton Inn, The Groton Inn, 128 Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Join us for a beautiful autumn afternoon celebrating creativity and talent at the NOA Gallery Artists Reception. Explore the art throughout The Groton Inn, mingle with the artists behind the masterpieces, and connect with fellow art lovers.
Event Highlights:
-Light bites
-Full cash bar
-Exclusive chance to meet and chat with the artists
-A welcoming environment to network and share your passion for art
Don’t miss out on this unique experience to immerse yourself in the world of art. We look forward to seeing you there!
Free to attend, no reservations required.

GIVING PEACE | October 30 – November 24, 2024 | Loading Dock Gallery
2024-11-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, United States
The Loading Dock Gallery’s November exhibition, “Giving Peace,” is a show of fine art and craft, with a wide range of unique gifts for everyone on your list. Come and celebrate with friends and family. It will inspire you as you enter the holiday season. For that generous host, consider candles, hand-thrown pottery, or a whimsical lamp. Scarves, hand dyed and hand-made, offer a colorful embrace. “Giving Peace” also includes a selection of fine art for the wall and here is where you’ll find gifts for hosts, friends, and relatives. Pick something for yourself too.
The annual Loading Dock Gallery show, “Giving Peace,” will be on display October 30 through November 24, 2024 at the Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, Noon-5:30 pm, Wednesday-Saturday, until 4pm Sunday. Reception 3-5pm, Saturday, November 2, 2024. More at www.theloadingdockgallery.com.
Loading Dock Gallery is part of Loading Dock Arts, Inc., a 501c3.

The Umbrella Arts Center presents: NOW. HERE. THIS.
2024-11-07 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-11-08 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-11-09 20:00 - 21:30 | The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
The Umbrella Arts Center presents NOW. HERE. THIS., a musical jaunt full of humor, heart, and self-discovery that reminds us of the importance of life’s simple moments and the power of human connection.
Four friends embark on a – figuratively – cosmic adventure to their past and back again, sharing stories along the way about hiding/identity, laughing, living, dying…and middle school, in an attempt to step directly into that elusive “present moment”. From the creative minds behind “[title of show]”, Now. Here. This is more than just a musical – it’s a celebration of life, love, connection, and the boundless potential of the human spirit.
“Astutely directed and choreographed by Larry Sousa, and the cohesive cast faithfully execute the staging expertly from start to finish.” – Kevin T. Baldwin, METRMAG.
Playing through Nov. 17!
Photo by Jim Sabitus
