Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

Winter Lights
2021-12-08 12:00 - 17:30, 2021-12-09 12:00 - 17:30, 2021-12-10 12:00 - 17:30, 2021-12-11 12:00 - 16:00, 2021-12-12 12:00 - 16:00, 2021-12-13 12:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, United States
December is a festive time at The Loading Dock Gallery, and we invite you to partake in the celebration of the seasons. Winter Lights has become an annual local tradition of holiday shoppers as a source of unique, handcrafted, giftable art and holiday decorations presented by more than 30 of our LDG members and participating artists and artisans from Western Avenue Studios.
Browse our three rooms of beautiful artwork, and drink in the spirit of the season. Winter Lights showcases a juried selection of work by local artists making it easy and convenient to Shop Local and Shop Small while giving our patrons the opportunity to find that unique and extraordinary gift that will make this holiday memorable.
Winter Lights runs December 1 through December 31, except December 25-26, at Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue in Lowell, MA. For December, the Loading Dock Gallery will be open noon to 5:30PM, Monday through Saturday, and noon to 4PM on Sundays.
Loading Dock Gallery is part of Loading Dock Arts, Inc., a 501c3. For more information, visit www.theloadingdockgallery.com

Native Gardens By Karen Zacarías Directed by Giovanna Sardelli
2021-12-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-12-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-12-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-12-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-12-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-12-13 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Merrimack Repertory Theatre, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Good fences make good neighbors . . . right?

A millennial, Latinx couple moves in next door to a white, baby boomer couple in Karen Zacarías’ topical new comedy. After some good-natured ribbing over gardening styles–traditional designs versus the eco-friendlier native plants–the couples find themselves at odds over an unexpected property line dispute. A dispute that explodes into a host of verbal jabs and blows over race, culture, privilege, and the meaning of neighborly behavior.

Lowell Spinners vs Aberdeen Iron Birds
2021-12-09 11:00 - 2021-12-10 14:30, 2021-12-10 11:00 - 2021-12-11 14:30, 2021-12-11 11:00 - 2021-12-12 14:30, 2021-12-12 11:00 - 2021-12-13 14:30, 2021-12-13 11:00 - 2021-12-14 14:30 UTC | Edward A. LeLacheur Park, Edward A. Lelacheur Park, 450 Aiken Ave, Lowell, MA, 01854, United States
The Lowell Spinners bring America’s pastime to LeLacheur Park with 3 day home stands vs Aberdeen Iron Birds.

Concord Museum’s Holiday House Tour- Inside Out!
2021-12-11 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Concord Museum, Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
CONTACT: Carol Thistle, cthistle@concordmuseum.org
978-369-9763 x229
Click here to read press release.

Eileen Ivers A Joyful Christmas
2021-12-12 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lexington’s Cary Memorial Hall, 1605 Mass Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Spectacle Live Presents
Eileen Ivers A Joyful Christmas
Lexington’s Cary Hall
Sunday, December 12 at 3pm
Tickets On Sale Friday, June 25 at 10am
CONTACT: Dan Berube, dberube@spectaclelive.com
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Lexington, MA – Spectacle Live is proud to present Eileen Ivers: A Joyful Christmas at Lexington’s Cary Memorial Hall on Sunday, December 12 at 3pm. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and for years Eileen and her band have been celebrating the glorious story of Christmas, thoughtfully, uniquely and with pure unbridled joy! Eileen’s Irish and American roots shine throughout the evening’s beautiful mix of traditional, story-filled, age-old Wren Day songs, poems, and of course, foot stomping and hollerin’ roots music. Eileen and the ensemble’s plethora of instruments and voices weave throughout the evening, coupled with Ivers’ signature warmth, inviting listeners in for a tuneful, soulful celebration capturing the true spirit and joy of the season.
Tickets for Eileen Ivers: A Joyful Christmas at Lexington’s Cary Hall on Sunday, December 12 at 3pm are $39-$69 and go on sale Friday, June 25 at 10am at www.caryhalllexington.com or by calling 1-800-657-8774.
EILEEN IVERS
Grammy awarded, Emmy nominated, London Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops, guest starred with over 50 orchestras, original Musical Star of Riverdance, Nine Time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion, Sting, Hall and Oates, The Chieftains, ‘Fiddlers 3′ with Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg and Regina Carter, Patti Smith, Al Di Meola, Steve Gadd, founding member of Cherish the Ladies, movie soundtracks including “Gangs of New York”, performed for Presidents and Royalty worldwide…this is a short list of accomplishments, headliners, tours, and affiliations. Fiddler Eileen Ivers has established herself as the pre-eminent exponent of the Irish fiddle in the world today.
It is a rare and select grade of spectacular artists whose work is so boldly imaginative and clearly virtuosic that it alters the medium. It has been said that the task of respectfully exploring the traditions and progression of the Celtic fiddle is quite literally on Eileen Ivers’ shoulders. The Washington Post states, “She suggests the future of the Celtic fiddle.”
She’s been called a “sensation” by Billboard magazine and “the Jimi Hendrix of the violin,” by The New York Times. “She electrifies the crowd with a dazzling show of virtuoso playing” says The Irish Times.
Ivers’ recording credits include over 80 contemporary and traditional albums and numerous movie scores. Eileen is hailed as one of the great innovators and pioneers in the Celtic and World music genres.
The daughter of Irish immigrants, Eileen Ivers grew up in the culturally diverse neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. Rooted in Irish traditional music since the age of eight, Eileen proceeded to win nine All-Ireland fiddle championships, a tenth on tenor banjo and over 30 championship medals, making her one of the most awarded persons ever to compete in these prestigious competitions.
Being an Irish-American, the intrigue of learning more about the multicultural sounds of her childhood took hold. After graduating magna cum laude in Mathematics from Iona College and while continuing her post-graduate work in Mathematics, Eileen fully immersed herself in the different genres of music which she experienced growing up in New York. With “unIVERSal roots”, her energetic, joyous, passionate band, Eileen continues to connect music, cultures, stories, and emotions that tie us together. In 2019, Iona College conferred upon Eileen Ivers the degree of Doctor of Arts, honoris causa for her “lifelong commitment to innovation, excellence and deep dedication to bringing people together through music.”
Eileen and her ensemble headline prestigious performing arts centers, guest star with numerous symphonies, perform at major festivals worldwide, and have appeared on national and international television. The L.A. Times proclaims, “Ivers’ presentation was music with the kind of life and spirit that come together when talented artists from different backgrounds find the linkages that connect all forms of music…no wonder the audience loved every minute.” www.eileenivers.com/
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for Eileen Ivers: A Joyful Christmas at Lexington’s Cary Hall on Sunday, December 12 at 3pm are $39-$69 and go on sale Friday, June 25 at 10am at www.caryhalllexington.com or by calling 1-800-657-8774.
CARY MEMORIAL HALL
The Cary Memorial Building is a historic structure located in Lexington Center at 1605 Massachusetts Avenue. The Cary Memorial Building, named for Isaac Harris Cary, was built in 1928 with a donation from his two daughters. The Colonial styled building, with its grand auditorium, has provided the community with a year-round site for musical programming and popular events for eighty years and is home to the Lexington Symphony. The building is handicapped accessible, and is fully air-conditioned. www.caryhalllexington.com
SPECTACLE LIVE
Spectacle Live was founded in 2012 to provide performing arts venues throughout New England with expert services in venue operations, booking and programming, venue and event marketing, venue programming and operational management, consulting, and event production. Since its founding, Spectacle Live has worked with more than a dozen New England venues on facility management, and in promoting, marketing, and producing hundreds of concerts, comedy, civic, educational, theatrical, and family entertainment events. Spectacle Live has also been a valuable consulting partner to municipalities and non-profit venue owners, developers, programmers, and operators. Spectacle Live has offices in Lexington and Lowell, MA and Laconia, NH. For more information, please contact Pete Lally, plally@spectaclelive.com or 617-531-1257. www.spectaclelive.com
