Spring 2012 Calendar

January

Jan. 11 - Feb. 24	"Sustenance" Michael E. Jones and Christine M. Jones. Whistler House Museum of Art, 243 Worthen St., Lowell Jan. 11 - Feb. 24.
Jan. 23 - Feb. 17	Raymond Pettibon: The Punk Years, 1978-86' Lecture by William Kaizen (University Gallery McGauvran Student Union, UMass Lowell South Campus, 71 Wilder St.) January 23 - February 17.
24	"Civil War Reading and Discussion Series" UMass Lowell Libraries, O'Leary Library. Michael Pierson, Ph.D., of the UMass Lowell Dept. of History will lead a discussion of the book at each session.
29	"Gigantour" featuring Megadeth, Motorhead, Volbeat and Lacuna Coil. (Tsongas Center, 300 Martin Luther King Junior Way, Downtown Lowell, 6:30 p.m.). For information and tickets, visit www.tsongascenter.com.
30	UMass Lowell MLK Week 2012 Solidarity March in celebration of Dr. King. 7:00 p.m. at the UMass Lowell Campus Recreation Center
31	UMass Lowell MLK Week 2012 "Real talk, Real Conversations" Open forum discussion. 7:00 p.m. UMass Lowell Alumni Hall.

February

1	'Rise Against' featuring 'A Day to Remember' and 'The Menzingers'. (Tsongas Center, 300 Martin Luther King Junior Way, Downtown Lowell, 7:00 p.m.). For information and tickets, visit www.tsongascenter.com.
2	UMass Lowell MLK Week 2012 "Student Oratorical Contest" Student speaches on the topic "America's Promise". 6:00 p.m. UMass Lowell Alumni Hall.
5	UMass Lowell MLK Week 2012 "MLK Day of Service" A host of activities centered around community engagement and service. 12:00 p.m. at the UMass Lowell Campus Recreation Center
5 - 24	"The BIG Student Art Show", UMass Lowell Fine Arts Students (Durgin Hall, 883 Broadway St. UMass Lowell South Campus) Feb. 6 - 24.
19	UMass Lowell 10th Annual Wine Dinner, Ricardo's Cafe Trattoria, 110 Gorham Street Lowell Starts 5:30 p.m., dinner 6:00 p.m.
21	"Museum Adventure", (Boott Cotton Mills Museim) 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Film: "Night at the Museum" (Events Center, 2nd floor, Boott Cotton Mills Museum) 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
23	"Music on the Merrimack: Global Echoes". The New World Jazz Composers Octet, NWJCO featuring UMass Lowell faculty member Walter Platt on trumpet/flugelhorn. (Durgin Concert Hall, 35 Wilder St. UMass Lowell South Campus 7:30 p.m.).
24	Folklife Series: Lowell National Park,"Afro-Caribbean workshop" with percussionist Jorge Arce and carnival masqueraders 7:00 p.m. Park Visitor Center 246 Market St, Lowell. Co-sponsored by the Puerto Rican Festival Committee.
Feb. 27 - March 23	"A Pictures Worth: Contemporary Graphic Novel Artists", curated by Karen E. Roehr and Susan Kirtley, Ph.D., (University Gallery McGauvran Student Union, UMass Lowell South Campus, 71 Wilder St) Feb. 27 - Mar. 23.

March

1-4	United States Theater Project: “Columinus”, written by Stephen Karam and P.J. Paparelli. Tickets $5.00 for students and seniors, $10.00 for adults, March 1, 2, & 3 at 7:30 p.m., March 3 & 4 at 2:00 p.m. Call 978-934-5001 for box office info.
2	Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell: “Blood Sweat, and Beers”, featuring Eric Church. Tickets are $42.50, and $34.75. 7:30 p.m.
5	“Wind Ensemble in Concert” David Martins Director, and Daniel Lutz guest conductor. Durgin Concert Hall 35 Wilder St., UMass Lowell South Campus. 7:30 p.m.
5 -30	UMass Lowell Dugan Gallery, UMass Lowell Design Studios: “The AD Show” Dugan Hall, 883 Broadway St. March 5 – March 30.
6	“Mothers of Rock” Benefit Concert, Durgin Concert Hall 35 Wilder St., UMass Lowell South Campus. 7:00 p.m.
6	Tsongas Industrial History Center 20th Anniversary Events: An Evening with the Mill Girls of Lowell. ‘Three Mill Girls: We Are Not Machines,” performed by Marcia Estabrook (Events Center, second floor, Boot Cotton Mills Museum)
7	Faculty Research Series: “Correlates of Media Freedom,” Jennifer Whitten-Woodring, Dept. of Political Science. 3:30 p.m. UMass Lowell South Campus location TBA.
8	Obehi Janice: “Fufu & Oreos” Alumni Hall, UMass Lowell North Campus 7:00 p.m.
8	Music on the Merrimack: Global Echos, “The Lindsays”. (Durgin Concert Hall, 35 Wilder St. UMass Lowell South Campus 7:30 p.m.).
9	90th Birthday Celebration for Jack Kerouac, visit www.lowellcelebrateskerouac.org for more info.
10	Bread and Roses Centennial, “Revels Repertory Company: An American Journey.” Everett Mill, Lawrence MA, 2:00 p.m.
15	Merrimack Repertory Theater: “Mrs. Whitney,” by John Kolvenbach. UMass Lowell sponsored $10.00 tickets for current students. (March 15 – April 8)
17	Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell: “Dropkick Murphys: St. Patrick’s Day Concert” Two shows, tickets are $32.50. 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
20	Bread and Roses Centennial, “Conversation, Bread and Roses Strike” with Robert Forrant Ph.D. Massachusetts Historical Society, 1154 Boylston St., Boston MA time TBA
24	Tsongas Industrial History Center 20th Anniversary Events: Massachusetts Memories Road Show (Tsongas Inustrial History Center, 4th floor, Boot Cotton Mills) 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
30	Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell: “J. Cole” Tickets are $27.00 & $22:00. 8:00 p.m.

April

2 - 26	UMass Lowell University Gallery, “Boston Sculptors Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary” McGauvran Student Union, 71 Wilder St. April 2 – April 26. Reception April 4, 3:00 p.m.
3	Greeley Scholar for Peace Studies: John Prendergast. Day Without Violence, O’Leary Library Auditorium, Room 222, UMass Lowell South Campus, O’Leary Library, 61 Wilder St. 12:00 p.m.
4	Faculty Research Series: “The Sonic Signature of U2,” Chris Endrinal, Dept. of Music 3:30 p.m. UMass Lowell South Campus location TBA.
5	Music on the Merrimack: Global Echos, “Gamelan Galak Tika”. (Durgin Concert Hall, 35 Wilder St. UMass Lowell South Campus 7:30 p.m.).
9 - 26	UMass Lowell Dugan Gallery, UMass Lowell Sculpture Studios: “The 3D Show” Dugan Hall, 883 Broadway St. April 9 – April 26.
12	Folklife Series: Lowell National Park, ‘Scenes From a Parish’: A Flim and Conversation, James Rutenbeck. Park Visitor Center 246 Market St, Lowell. 7:30 p.m.
19	“Jazz Rock Big Band” Dan Lutz conductor, Durgin Concert Hall 35 Wilder St., UMass Lowell South Campus. 7:30 p.m.
April 19 - May 13	Merrimack Repertory Theater: “Ghost-Writer” by Michael Hollinger (UMass Lowell-sponsored performance) UMass Lowell sponsored $10.00 tickets for current students. (April 19 – May 13)
20 - 22	4th Massachusetts Poetry Festival, Downtown Salem MA. For more information, visit www.masspoetry.org. April 20, 21 & 22.
23	“Mixed Chamber Concert” Blair Bettencourt, director. Durgin Concert Hall 35 Wilder St., UMass Lowell South Campus. 7:30 p.m.
23	Lunchtime Lecture Series: Jane Brox ‘Writing About Place: Local to Global’. UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center, 50 Warren St Lowell, 11:45 a.m.
25	“Wind Ensemble Literature with ‘Lord of the Rings’” UMass Lowell’s Concert Band, Durgin Concert Hall 35 Wilder St., UMass Lowell South Campus. 7:30 p.m.
25	Whistler House Museum of Art, ‘In Her Own Words: Remembering Mary Sampas,’ 243 Worthen St. 7:00 p.m.
27 - 28	Bread and Roses Centennial, “Academic Symposium” Lawrence location TBA, April 27 & 28.

May

2	“New England Junior Youth and Wind Ensemble”, Deb Huber director. Durgin Concert Hall 35 Wilder St., UMass Lowell South Campus. 7:30 p.m.
2-4	UMass Lowell Theater Arts: “Shakespeare’s ‘AS YOU LIKE IT,’” Tickets $5.00 for students and seniors, $10.00 for adults. May 2, 3, & 4, 7:30 p.m., May 5 & 6 2:00 p.m. Call 978-934-5001 for box office info.
3	Tsongas Industrial History Center 20th Anniversary Events: “Lyddie” and the Power of Historical Fiction, Featuring Author Katherine Paterson. UMass Lowell Inn and Conference Center, 50 Warren St. 7:00 p.m.
4 and 7	“Evenings of Opera and Musical Theater Scenes”, Janice Giamoa and Elaine Smith Purcell, directors. Durgin Concert Hall 35 Wilder St., UMass Lowell South Campus. 7:30 p.m.
4	Folklife Series: Lowell National Park, ‘Sweet Happiness: Wedding Foods in India’, Kirina Patel. Park Visitor Center 246 Market St, Lowell. 7:30 p.m.
5	Western Ave. Studios: “Open Studios, Spring Art Thing” 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., 122 Western Ave, Lowell
8	“New England Senior Youth Wind Ensemble” Durgin Concert Hall 35 Wilder St., UMass Lowell South Campus. 7:30 p.m.
10 - 24	UMass Lowell University Gallery, “BFA Exhibition: Art & Design Spring 2012 Senior Show” McGauvran Student Union, 71 Wilder St. May 10 – May 24. Reception May 10, 5:00 p.m.
24	Pollard Memorial Library, ‘Meet the Author: Dennis Lehane,’401 Merrimack St., Tickets $45.00, 6:00 p.m.

June

1	Bread and Roses Centennial, “Bread and Roses Paintings by Ralph Fasanella” Lawrence Heritage State Park. June – October 2012.
15	Middlesex Community College Celebrity Forum, ‘An Evening with Michael J. Fox,’ Lowell Memorial Auditorium. Tickets $35.00 & $25.00, 8:00 p.m.
16	African Festival in Lowell, Sampas Pavillion, Pawtucket Boulevard. For more information, visit www.africanfestivallowell.org  UMass Lowell is a sponsor.

July

21	“Symphonic Band Camp Concert”, Deb Huber. Durgin Concert Hall 35 Wilder St., UMass Lowell South Campus. 12 p.m.
27	Lowell Folk Festival, Downtown Lowell. For more details, visit www.lowellfolkfestival.org, UMass Lowell is a sponsor.

August

18	Aug 18 Southeast Asian Water Festival, Merrimack River, Pawtucket Boulevard. For more details, visit www.lowellwaterfestival.org. UMass Lowell is a Festival sponsor.