AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Lowell Massachusetts. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/lowell-ma 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/lowell-ma https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 29 Apr 2024 02:02:42 -0500 The WHMA is excited to present a collection of works by Nancy Lesofsky A person of many talents and areas of knowledge, Nancy's steps into her https://www.americantowns.com/news/whistler-house-museum-of-art-artist-of-the-month-nancy-lesofsky-31357672-lowell-ma.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/whistler-house-museum-of-art-artist-of-the-month-nancy-lesofsky-31357672-lowell-ma.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Approx. Exhibition Dates AT THIS TIME: Thursday, June 9 - Monday, August 1, 2022 Deadline for Entries: Monday, May 11, 2022 Notification by: https://www.americantowns.com/news/whistler-house-museum-of-art-call-for-entries-lowell-my-hometown-extended-deadline-monday-may-11-2022-31358624-lowell-ma.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/whistler-house-museum-of-art-call-for-entries-lowell-my-hometown-extended-deadline-monday-may-11-2022-31358624-lowell-ma.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Come Support Ukraine at Gallery Z! I entered three pieces into this great show, donating either all or most of the proceeds to Ukraine. Please come https://www.americantowns.com/news/benefit-for-ukraine-exhibit-and-live-performance-31360033-lowell-ma.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/benefit-for-ukraine-exhibit-and-live-performance-31360033-lowell-ma.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 A Message from the President and CEO    Greetings!    Twenty-four years ago, Lowell High School and the Foundation formed https://www.americantowns.com/news/greater-lowell-community-foundation-newsletter-may-2022-31374561-lowell-ma.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/greater-lowell-community-foundation-newsletter-may-2022-31374561-lowell-ma.html Clubs and Organizations Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Whistler House Museum of Art to Honor Nancy L. Donahue with The James McNeill Whistler Distinguished Art Award on her 92nd Birthday LOWELL, MA. - https://www.americantowns.com/news/whistler-house-museum-of-art-nancy-l-donahue-to-receive-james-mcneill-whistler-distinguished-art-award-2022-31377954-lowell-ma.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/whistler-house-museum-of-art-nancy-l-donahue-to-receive-james-mcneill-whistler-distinguished-art-award-2022-31377954-lowell-ma.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 A Message from the President and CEO Dear Nelson,    A few weeks ago, the Foundation celebrated its 25th anniversary. It was great to https://www.americantowns.com/news/greater-lowell-community-foundation-newsletter-june-2022-31397647-lowell-ma.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/greater-lowell-community-foundation-newsletter-june-2022-31397647-lowell-ma.html Clubs and Organizations Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 It is my pleasure to highlight a very special watercolor by Lyonel Feininger (1871–1956), Feuerspeiendes Gebirge (Volcanic Mountains), 1921. https://www.americantowns.com/news/moeller-fine-art-lyonel-feiningers-feuerspeiendes-gebirge-1921-31406278-lowell-ma.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/moeller-fine-art-lyonel-feiningers-feuerspeiendes-gebirge-1921-31406278-lowell-ma.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Town of Erving has been informed of a resurfacing project (#117648) that MassDOT is conducting on Route 2 that will span from the French King https://www.americantowns.com/news/massdot-resurfacing-project-on-route-2-31406274-lowell-ma.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/massdot-resurfacing-project-on-route-2-31406274-lowell-ma.html Government and Politics Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 A Message from the President and CEO Dear Nelson,   Art breaks down barriers. Art creates a wonderful common denominator for all of us. https://www.americantowns.com/news/greater-lowell-community-foundation-newsletter-july-26-2022-31416216-lowell-ma.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/greater-lowell-community-foundation-newsletter-july-26-2022-31416216-lowell-ma.html Clubs and Organizations Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The 35th Anniversary Lowell Folk Festival, a staple cultural event of the region since its inception in 1987, will take place in person on July 29, https://www.americantowns.com/news/35th-annual-lowell-folk-festival-31417025-lowell-ma.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/35th-annual-lowell-folk-festival-31417025-lowell-ma.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Craft and Vendor Fair! Support your local Crafters & Small Businesses! 40+ crafters and vendors KIDS TRICK OR TREATING BEING THE LITTLES DRESSED https://www.americantowns.com/news/lowell-halloween-craft-fair-2022-31419834-lowell-ma.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lowell-halloween-craft-fair-2022-31419834-lowell-ma.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 40+ Crafters and Vendors Come on down and check out the unique Crafters and Vendors Support local and small businesses! Date: September 10, 2022 https://www.americantowns.com/news/lowell-craft-fair-shedd-park-2022-31419842-lowell-ma.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lowell-craft-fair-shedd-park-2022-31419842-lowell-ma.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-Mass.) and Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) sent a letter to Facebook’s Oversight Board https://www.americantowns.com/news/trahan-schiff-urge-meta-to-continue-removing-dangerous-covid19-misinformation-31427409-lowell-ma.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/trahan-schiff-urge-meta-to-continue-removing-dangerous-covid19-misinformation-31427409-lowell-ma.html Government and Politics Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, sent a letter to Abbott Laboratories https://www.americantowns.com/news/trahan-requests-substantive-answers-from-abbott-on-baby-formula-shortage-31427405-lowell-ma.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/trahan-requests-substantive-answers-from-abbott-on-baby-formula-shortage-31427405-lowell-ma.html Government and Politics Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Warren Will Introduce Legislation to Regulate Crypto and Protect Consumers “Crypto is an industry that is built to favor scammers, and some of https://www.americantowns.com/news/at-hearing-warren-calls-out-giant-wall-street-firms-profiteering-from-crypto-scams-31432754-lowell-ma.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/at-hearing-warren-calls-out-giant-wall-street-firms-profiteering-from-crypto-scams-31432754-lowell-ma.html Government and Politics Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500