

Community & Campus Notes UMass Online Learning Students: Do you need to pick up an extra course to graduate on time? Are you trying to speed up your course work to graduate early? Maybe your work or family commitments make it difficult to get to class. If so, UMass Online, a national online learning leader, could help. It offers more than fifteen hundred courses and seventy-five accredited online degree and certificate programs. With UMass Online, you can complete your entire degree on line or blend online learning with face to face classes. For more information, go to www.umassonline.net. Lawrence Heritage State Park offers Gateway Tours This Summer Join the Lawrence Heritage State Park every Monday at 10 a.m. and Wednesday at noon for a guided walking tour of the Gateway District, a focal point of revitalization in Lawrence. Visitors will learn about planned and current projects to transform this former industrial area into a mixture of residential, commercial and recreational usage. The tour lasts approximately one hour and the group will meet in the lobby of the Visitors Center on Jackson Street, weather permitting. For more information, call 978-794-1655. Arts League of Lowell is a catalyst for creation In a city whose motto is "Art is the handmaid of human good" the Arts League of Lowell has become a catalyst for the creation of a community of artists. Through the Arts League of Lowell, longtime residents and Lowell's new cultural immigrants come together to share ideas and resources, and to promote each others' work. The Arts League of Lowell also features its own gallery featuring the work of its artists, and even a special exhibit during the annual Lowell Folk Festival. For more information, go to www.artsleagueoflowell.org. The Discovery Museums in Acton Provide Fun, Hands-on Learning for Kids The Discovery Museums in Acton are a great place for kids to learn about creativity and science. Younger children learn while they play at the Children's Discovery Museum, which is in a wonder-filled Victorian house with rooms, halls, and closets transformed into 10 hands-on exhibit and play areas. Older children can explore scientific concepts and hands-on creativity at the Science Discovery Museum next door. For more information, go to www.discoverymuseums.org. Brush Gallery The Brush Art Gallery nurtures local working artists, helping to keep the visual arts alive in Lowell's historic district. Located on Market Street, the gallery offers outstanding, museum quality exhibitions and educational programs. The studios provide affordable space for artists who work in a variety of media. Since the studios are open to the public daily, there is always an opportunity to talk to and observe artists at work, as well as purchase artwork from their studios and gift shops. For more information, visit www.thebrush.org. The Whistler House Museum of Art Blends Art, Architecture and History Art, architecture and local history are delightfully blended at the Whistler House Museum of Art in Lowell. The birthplace in 1834 of noted artist James McNeill Whistler, the museum has an outstanding collection of late nineteenth century and early twentieth century American representational art, with a special emphasis on the artists of New England. The Museum, located on Worthen Street in downtown Lowell, boasts Federal and Greek revival characteristics. In 1908, it became the permanent home of the Lowell Art Association. For more information, go to whistlerhouse.org. The New England Quilt Museum Collects, Preserves, Teaches Lowell is uniquely suited for the Quilt Museum as the historic center of the nation's textile industry. Since the New England Quilt Museum opened its doors in 1987 at 18 Shattuck Street, it has presented the finest examples of traditional and contemporary quilts. The museum actively collects and preserves antique and contemporary quilts and quilt related items. The permanent collection ranges from whole cloth quilts made in the late 18th century to contemporary quilts. The museum also holds special exhibits and offers quilting classes. For more information, visit www.nequiltmuseum.org. Western Ave Studios is part of cultural life in Lowell The Western Avenue Studios not only provides studio space for over 125 artists, but is a major part of the cultural life in Lowell. Visit the studios on the first Saturday of every month from noon to 5 p.m. to browse the latest works by the artists. The Western Avenue Studios has provided venues for various exhibits at its Loading Dock Gallery. The Western Avenue Studios also runs kids programs in the summer. For more information, visit www.westernavenuestudios.com. Loading Dock Gallery The Loading Dock Gallery is now open from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. The Loading Dock Gallery is a Cooperative Gallery representing more than 50 members of the Western Avenue Studios Artist Association. The gallery space is divided into two sections, the Main Gallery which carries original artwork, jewelry, and reproductions of work by Gallery Members and the intimate Showcase which features month-long one- and two-person exhibits focusing on the work of members. For more information, go to www.theloadingdockgallery.com. The 119 Gallery in Lowell Offers Art, Classes The 119 Gallery opened in July 2005 on Chelmsford Street in Lowell and has been bringing unique art programs to the area ever since. The 119 Gallery helps expand the community's vision of creative possibilities through exposure to contemporary and new media art. The gallery offers a rich and diverse program of exhibitions, performances and community-based arts services. It welcomes people of all ages, backgrounds and means to explore, engage, and experience new, innovative art. It also offers yoga and sound-mixing classes. For more information, go to 119gallery.org. Revolving Museum in Lowell Delights, Teaches The Revolving Museum is a fun, hip, energetic place that brings people of all ages and artistic levels together to not only create art, but to build community. Located on Shattuck Street in downtown Lowell, the museum offers free admission for its many intriguing exhibits. The museum also offers youth and teen programs, art classes, and specializes in bringing various segments of the community together to create delightful, eye-catching works of public art such as the giant water dragon and the Visionary Village. For more information, go to www.revolvingmuseum.org. Image Theater presents Kerouac’s Last Call, through July 26 Image Theater is taking Patrick Fenton's play, "Kerouac's Last Call" to the Boston Playwrights' Theatre from July 17 through July 26. Directed by Ann Garvin, it features Jerry Bizantz, Jenney Dale, Steven O'Connor and Jack Dacey. Image Theater is Lowell’s newest professional theater company, and, since their first production in September of 2005, Image Theater has produced the original plays of over 40 playwrights and composers. For more information, go to www.imagetheater.com. 26th Annual Exhibition /Artists at the Brush, through July 27 The 26th Annual Artists at the Brush Exhibition provides a showcase for the fourteen artists who maintain rented studios at the Brush Art Gallery on Market Street in Lowell. The 2008 exhibit includes a wide spectrum of diverse media such as painting, photography, stained glass and jewelry. The Artists at the Brush exhibition runs through July 27. The Brush Art Gallery is a non profit gallery, and is one of the only venues for contemporary art and art education located inside a National Historical Park. For more information go to www.thebrush.org. Contemporary Prints at Portland Museum of Art, through August 10 During the past 50 years, printmaking has enjoyed a renaissance in the United States. You can enjoy the results of this renaissance at the Portland Museum of Art in Portland, Maine, where the exhibition, Contemporary Collaborations: Artist and Master Printer, is on view through August 10. The exhibition features 35 prints by 30 contemporary artists with Maine connections who have created significant prints in concert with technical specialists at professional fine art print presses. The work varies widely in both their imagery and technique—ranging from etchings and lithographs to silkscreens and woodcuts. For more information, go to www.portlandmuseum.org. Amish and Mennonite quilts at the New England Quilt Museum through August 24 The New England Quilt Museum presents an exhibition of 19th century Amish, Mennonite and mainstream quilts guest curated by Gerald E. Roy, noted quilt collector and appraiser. These quilts have been chosen specifically because of their dynamic use of color not usually associated with the time period. The exhibition will be on view through August 24. For more information, visit www.nequiltmuseum.org. Lawrence Heritage State Park offers Waterpower Tours, through August 24 Be sure to wear your walking shoes for an exciting tour of Lawrence’s historic mill and canal district during the Lawrence Heritage State Park’s Waterpower Tour, every Tuesday at 10 a.m. and Thursday at noon through August 24. Visitors will learn about Lawrence’s historic textile mills and waterpower system – including the Great Stone Dam – which harnessed the mighty power of the Merrimack River. The tour lasts approximately one hour and consists of a one-mile walk. The group will meet in the lobby of the Visitors Center on Jackson Street and all tours are weather permitting. For more information, call 978-794-1655. Lawrence Heritage State Park offers boat tours on Merrimack River, through August 24 Join the Lawrence Heritage State Park for a narrated boat tour of the Merrimack River on Sundays at 1 p.m., from June 29th through August 24^th. The trip leaves from the Bashara Boathouse at Riverfront State Park, on Eaton Street, in South Lawrence. Tours run rain or shine and last approximately two hours. Sunscreen is advised, along with a hat and a windbreaker. Don’t forget the camera! Reservations are recommended as capacity is limited. For more information call 978-794-1655. Lawrence Heritage State Park Presents “Presidential Campaigns through the Years,” through August 29 In this presidential election year, come see a unique exhibit showcasing presidential campaign memorabilia from Franklin Pierce in 1852 through 2008. The exhibit will be on view through August 29 at the Lawrence Heritage State Park Visitors Center 3rd Floor Gallery on Jackson Street in Lawrence. The Lawrence Heritage State Park consists of a boarding house with two floors of interactive exhibits. Visitors can walk along the esplanade of a nineteenth-century canal and through a park created within the walls of an industrial-era building. For more information, call (978) 794-1655. Lowell National Historical Park Summer Events, through September 2 Learn more about Lowell this summer by taking advantage of the Lowell National Historical Park’s events and activities. Take a tour of the canals, visit the Boott Cotton Mill Museum, or see the city through the eyes of historical figures like Amelia Earhart and Daniel Webster. Come celebrate the park’s 30th anniversary of showcasing Lowell’s rich history and culture. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/lowe. Georgia O’Keeffe Photographs at Portland Museum of Art, through September 7 This summer, the Portland Museum of Art in Portland, Maine, presents an exhibit that pairs 18 of the works of Georgia O’Keefe along with 60 photographs of the artist. O’Keefe is one of the most significant artists of the 20th century. This is the first exhibit to pair paintings and photographs to establish two opposing public images of the artist. “Georgia O’Keeffe and the Camera: The Art of Identity” will be on view through September 7. For more information, go to portlandmuseum.org. Lowell Farmer’s Market offers fresh produce, through Oct. 26 Support local farmers at the Lowell Farmer’s Market every Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. through October 26. The farmer’s market is located at JFK plaza at City Hall in Lowell. Purchase fresh Massachusetts grown fruits and vegetables, herbs, ornamental plants, homemade preservatives, crafts, cut flowers and more. The Farmers' Market also features weekly theme events like Children's Day or Senior Citizen's Day and offers live entertainment, food demonstrations, and discounts on quality products. For more information, call (978) 459-0551. Daryl Hall to Play Summer Music Series on July 3 Daryl Hall may be best known for his work with Hall & Oates, but now he is a seasoned solo artist who has contributed to over 20 chart-topping songs. Hall will perform Hall & Oats favorites as well as his solo work at the Lowell Summer Music Series on July 3 at Boarding House Park in Lowell. The 19th annual Lowell Summer Music Series brings over 25 concerts to Lowell including world music, and the best in jazz, folk, and blues all for a reasonable price. For the full line-up, go to www.lowellsummermusic.org. Assembly of Dust to Play Summer Music Series on July 5 Assembly of Dust is a band of five songwriters that have been known to give an unforgettably energetic performance. Comparable to the likes of Steely Dan, Assembly of Dust’s 2007 studio album Recollection won acclaim from the Boston Herald and Glide Magazine. They play the Lowell Summer Music Series on July 5 at Boarding House Park in Lowell. This summer, the series brings over 25 concerts to Lowell including world music, and the best in jazz, folk, and blues. For the full line-up, go to www.lowellsummermusic.org. The Indigo Girls to Play Summer Music Series on July 11 Twenty years after their debut, the Indigo Girls still make music with the same trademark songwriting and vocals. Their semi-political topics appeal to the college-radio crowd as well as mainstream audiences. The Indigo Girls will play the Lowell Summer Music Series on July 11 at Boarding House Park in Lowell. The series is in its 19th year of bringing great music to Lowell for reasonable prices. Concerts range from world music, to the best in jazz, folk, and blues. For the full line-up, go to www.lowellsummermusic.org. Lucinda Williams to play the Lowell Summer Music Series, July 12 Singer/songwriter Lucinda Williams may not have the largest discography compared to other artists her age, but the poetic imagery and conflicted characters won the respect of critics and audiences anyway. Though her singing voice has limitations, it has become appropriate for her material. Lucinda Williams performs on July 12 at the Boarding House Park in Lowell. This summer, over 25 concerts including world music, and the best in jazz, folk, and blues will be brought to you by The Lowell Summer Music Series. For the full line-up, go to www.lowellsummermusic.org. Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn’s Sparrow Quartet to play Lowell Summer Music Series, July 17 Experience Bela Fleck & the Sparrow Quartet—a band with the rustic sounds of Abigail Washburn, whose vocals and banjo style support the dark sounds of Ben Sollee’s cello. Bela Fleck, who has been called the world’s premier banjo player, adds grace to Washburn’s timeless tales. They play the Lowell Summer Music Series on July 17 at Boarding House Park. The series brings over 25 concerts to Lowell including world music, and the best in jazz, folk, and blues all for a reasonable price. For the full line-up, go to www.lowellsummermusic.org. The Wailers to play Lowell Summer Music Series July 18 Together with Bob Marley, the Wailers have sold in excess of 250 million albums worldwide, including such groundbreaking ska, rocksteady and reggae songs as Get Up Stand Up, and I Shot The Sheriff. As the greatest living examples of Jamaica’s reggae tradition, the Wailers have played to an estimated 24 million people across the globe. They play the Lowell Summer Music Series on July 18 at Boarding House Park in Lowell. This summer, series brings over 25 concerts to Lowell including world music, and the best in jazz, folk, and blues. For the full line-up, go to www.lowellsummermusic.org. Indian Hill Music School Presents the Sound of Music, July 19 and 20 Students of Indian Hill Music School’s summer musical theater program present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved Broadway show “The Sound of Music” on July 19 and 20. Experience the heartwarming story of Maria von Trapp featuring all those wonderful songs, including My Favorite Things, Climb Ev'ry Mountain, Do-Re-Mi, and Edelweiss. The performances will take place at Indian Hill Music, 36 King Street in Littleton. For more information, visit www.indianhillmusic.org. Jimmie Vaughan to play Lowell Summer Music Series, July 19 Jimmie Vaughan, older brother of Stevie Ray Vaughan, is one of the greatest and most respected guitarists in the world of popular music. Vaughan has appreciation for contemporary music as well as its heritage, as portrayed in his complex licks. He plays the Lowell Summer Music Series on July 19 at Boarding House Park. This summer, the series brings over 25 concerts to Lowell including world music, and the best in jazz, folk, and blues. For the full line-up, go to www.lowellsummermusic.org. Jerry Douglas Band to play Lowell Summer Music Series, July 20 Widely respected country musician Jerry Douglas usually tours with singer Allison Krauss, but this summer Lowell is in for a treat as he headlines with the rest of the Jerry Douglas Band. Jerry Douglas is a twelve-time Grammy winner and has won the Country Music Association’s Musician of the Year award three times. He plays the Lowell Summer Music Series at Boarding House Park on July 20th. The 19th annual Lowell Summer Music Series brings over 25 concerts to Lowell including world music, and the best in jazz, folk, and blues all for a reasonable price. For the full line-up, go to www.lowellsummermusic.org. Get an Emergency Kit, with City of Lowell Help, July 24 Are you sure that you have enough emergency supplies in your home? To help you address this top priority issue, the City of Lowell Health Department and the Upper Merrimack Valley Medical Reserve Corps are purchasing supplies in bulk and assembling Emergency Kits. Come assemble your kit to ensure that your family is better prepared. Kits will include a backpack, emergency disaster guide, flashlight, radio, and various first aid and emergency supplies. Pre-registration is required by July 24. For more information, call the Health Department at 978-970-4010 ext. 4304. Lowell hosts the Lowell Folk Festival Friday July 25th - Saturday July 27th Get out your lawn chairs and bring the kids along to the 22nd annual Lowell Folk Festival. The festival is the largest free folk festival in the United States, and each year downtown Lowell is adorned with a vast array of cultures for three days. Six music stages are placed across the city, offering varied settings and styles of performances. Festival-goers can also experience ethnic food and crafts in tents lining the Merrimack Canals. Genres of music vary from the traditional polka to bluegrass and R&B. For more information, visit www.lowellfolkfestival.org. Emmaus Inc. Cycle For Shelter Bike-a-Thon, July 27 Start training now for the Cycle for Shelter Bike-a-Thon on July 27 sponsored by Emmaus, Inc. Cyclists will start at Northern Essex Community College and choose from 26, 62, or 100-mile routes with points along the Merrimack River, New Hampshire seacoast and northern Essex County. There will be a delicious cookout, complimentary massages and showers facilities at the finish line. There is a $40 entry fee, and 90 cents of every dollar raised will go directly to life-saving programs for the homeless. For more information, visit www.emmausinc.org. Brandi Carlile to play Lowell Summer Music Series, August 1 Brandi Carlile’s vocal versatility sets her apart from other up-and-coming folk songwriters. Her bluesy growls and falsetto melodies got attention from Columbia Records in 2004, who signed her shortly after. Carlile released her second record, The Story, in the spring of 2007. She plays the Lowell Summer Music Series on August first at Boarding House Park in Lowell. This summer, The Lowell Summer Music Series brings over 25 concerts to Lowell including world music, and the best in jazz, folk, and blues. For the full line-up, go to www.lowellsummermusic.org. The Saw Doctors to play Lowell Summer Music Series, August 7 The Saw Doctors, a folk-rock band from Western Ireland, may hail from halfway around the world, but they have an enthusiastic American following. The band also holds the record in Ireland for the biggest-selling single of all time. The Saw Doctors play the Lowell Summer Music Series on August 7 at Boarding House Park in Lowell. This summer, The Lowell Summer Music Series brings over 25 concerts to Lowell including world music, and the best in jazz, folk, and blues. For the full line-up, go to www.lowellsummermusic.org. The Neville Brothers to play Lowell Summer Music Series, August 8 The Neville Brothers share a passion for funk, and for the past 31 years the group been recording and touring together. Their first album was released in 1981 on A&M Records and secured their reputation as expert showmen. The Neville Brothers play the Lowell Summer Music Series on August 8 at Boarding House Park in Lowell. The series brings over 25 concerts to Lowell including world music, and the best in jazz, folk, and blues all for a reasonable price. For the full line-up, go to www.lowellsummermusic.org. Martin Sexton to play Lowell Summer Music Series, August 9 Though he is a native of Syracuse, New York, Martin Sexton built his career by singing on the streets of Harvard Square in Boston. His captivating performances have won him numerous Boston Music Awards and the National Academy of Songwriters "Artist of the Year" award. Sexton plays the Lowell Summer Music Series on August 9 at Boarding House Park in Lowell. The 19th annual Lowell Summer Music Series brings over 25 concerts to Lowell including world music, and the best in jazz, folk, and blues all for a reasonable price. For the full line-up, go to www.lowellsummermusic.org Bruce Hornsby to play Lowell Summer Music Series, August 14 Bruce Hornsby is one of pop music's most in-demand musicians. He has played on more than 100 records with artists ranging from Bob Dylan to Bonnie Raitt. Hornsby even became a part-time member of the Grateful Dead in the early 1990’s. He plays the Lowell Summer Music Series on August 14 at Boarding House Park in Lowell. This summer, The Lowell Summer Music Series brings over 25 concerts to Lowell including world music, and the best in jazz, folk, and blues. For the full line-up, go to www.lowellsummermusic.org. Hothouse Flowers to play Lowell Summer Music Series, August 15 Rolling Stone magazine once called Hothouse Flowers "the best unsigned band in Europe". Originally from Ireland, Hothouse Flowers got a little help from U2’s Bono in 1986 after he signed them to his record label, Mother Records. Now, Hothouse Flowers has released five albums successfully. They play the Lowell Summer Music Series on August 15 at Boarding House Park in Lowell. The Lowell Summer Music Series brings over 25 concerts to Lowell including world music, and the best in jazz, folk, and blues. For the full line-up, go to www.lowellsummermusic.org. Much Ado About Nothing at Lowell Summer Music Series, August 16 Shakespeare’s comedy “Much Ado About Nothing” portrays two couples on the path to true love - a course that does not always run smoothly. The play will be performed in original Elizabethan style by the New England Shakespeare Festival as part of the Lowell Summer Music Series. The performance is on August 16 at Boarding House Park in Lowell. The 19th annual Lowell Summer Music Series brings over 25 concerts to Lowell including world music, and the best in jazz, folk, and blues. For the full line-up, go to lowellsummermusic.org. John Hiatt and the Ageless Beauties at Lowell Summer Music Series, August 22 John Hiatt began his career in Nashville when he landed a job as a staff songwriter. He immediately scored a hit song which led to a succession of record deals in the 1970's. Hiatt has a unique style of music which combines rock, acoustic, folk, and Mississippi Delta blues. Hiatt plays the Lowell Summer Music Series on August 22 at Boarding House Park in Lowell. This summer, The Lowell Summer Music Series brings over 25 concerts to Lowell including world music, and the best in jazz, folk, and blues. For the full line-up, go to lowellsummermusic.org. Arlo Guthrie to play Lowell Summer Music Series, August 23 Arlo Guthrie, the eldest son of singer/writer Woody Guthrie, is an acclaimed musician in his own right has has toured the world performing for the past forty years. Guthrie is a natural storyteller, integrating anecdotes into his performances. Guthrie plays the Lowell Summer Music series on August 23 at Boarding House Park in Lowell. The 19th annual Lowell Summer Music Series brings over 25 concerts to Lowell including world music, and the best in jazz, folk, and blues. For the full line-up, go to www.lowellsummermusic.org. Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks to play Lowell Summer Music Series, August 28 Dan Hicks took up the guitar in 1959, and he’s been unstoppable ever since. Hicks' style blends elements of folk, jazz, and country. His songs are also infused with humor, as demonstrated by his song, "How Can I Miss You When You Won't Go Away?" Dan Hicks and his band the Hot Licks play the Lowell Summer Music series on August 28 at Boarding House Park in Lowell. The series brings over 25 concerts to Lowell including world music, and the best in jazz, folk, and blues. For the full line-up, go to www.lowellsummermusic.org. Keb’ Mo’ to play Lowell Summer Music Series, August 29 Singer-songwriter Keb' Mo' is a living link to the Delta blues that traveled up the Mississippi River and across America. In 1996 he released the album Just Like You, and won his first Grammy award for it. He plays the Lowell Summer Music Series on August 29 at Boarding House Park in Lowell. The Lowell Summer Music Series is in its 19th year of bringing great music to Lowell for reasonable prices. Concerts include world music, and the best in jazz, folk, and blues. For the full line-up, go to lowellsummermusic.org. Suzanne Revy Photography at Groton Library, through August 30 Suzanne Revy will exhibit silver prints in her “Small Wonders" show at the Owen Smith Shuman Gallery in Groton Public library from June 21 through August 30. Revy uses a traditional 4 by 5 camera, exploring the relationship between shutter speed and aperture. In this age of digital technology, Revy’s style of photography, shot with medium format film and hand printed, is a dying art. For more information, visit www.gpl.org. Robert Cray Band to play Lowell Summer Music Series, August 30 For thirty years Robert Cray has recorded track after track of good-time, uptown, low-down blues. He’s recorded sixteen albums, won five Grammys and been nominated for eleven more. The Robert Cray Band plays the Lowell Summer Music Series on August 30 at Boarding House Park in Lowell. The 19th annual Lowell Summer Music Series brings over 25 concerts to Lowell including world music, and the best in jazz, folk, and blues. For the full line-up, go to www.lowellsummermusic.org. Levon Helm to play Lowell Summer Music Series, September 4 Levon Helm, longtime drummer for The Band, wore many musical hats throughout his long career, including songwriter, singer, studio engineer and producer. Cancer of the vocal cords silenced Helm eight years ago, but in time he was able to sing again, emerging with a slightly raspier version of his old vocal style. He plays the Lowell Summer Music Series on September 4 at the Boarding House Park in Lowell. The 19th annual Lowell Summer Music Series brings over 25 concerts to Lowell including world music, and the best in jazz, folk, and blues. For the full line-up, go to www.lowellsummermusic.org. Taj Mahal to play the Lowell Summer Music Series, September 5 Taj Mahal has been playing his own distinctive brand of music, described as Afro-Caribbean blues and folk-world-blues, for more than 40 years. He has recorded over 30 albums from folk blues to electric blues to rock and even world music from India, the Caribbean and Hawaii. He plays the Lowell Summer Music Series on September 5 at Boarding House Park in Lowell. The 19th annual Lowell Summer Music Series brings over 25 concerts to Lowell including world music, and the best in jazz, folk, and blues. For the full line-up, go to www.lowellsummermusic.org. 29th Annual Lowell Banjo and Fiddle Contests, September 6 2008 Over 75 banjo and fiddle players will compete for prizes in such categories as Bluegrass, Old Time and Mountain fiddling on September 6 at the Lowell Banjo and Fiddle Contest at Boarding House Park in Lowell. Contests begin at Noon and continue through 6 p.m. Lowell National Historical Park Ranger Alex Demas began Lowell's now famous Banjo and Fiddle Contest in 1980 and continues to host the event to this day. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/lowe. Marc Broussard to play Lowell Summer Music Series, September 12 Marc Broussard is the son of Louisiana Hall of Fame guitarist Ted Broussard, and grew up surrounded by the musical scene for which his home state is renowned. In 2007, Marc and his band headed to the Middle East for a four-week tour and performed for US troops. Broussard plays the Lowell Summer Music Series on September 12 at Boarding House Park in Lowell. This summer, The Lowell Summer Music Series brings over 25 concerts to Lowell including world music, and the best in jazz, folk, and blues. For the full line-up, go to www.lowellsummermusic.org.

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