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Readings from poets Malissa Lach of Lowell and Tanya Grae, a former writer-in-residence at the Kerouac House in St. Petersburg, Florida, followed by music from critically acclaimed folk and bluegrass artist Rachel Sumner, who is known for her “songs about saints, scientists, and stubborn women.” Hosted by Amy Roeder & Meg Smith. A $10.00 donation is requested to support Lowell Celebrates Kerouac. Food is available for purchase.
Hosted by Cliff Whalen and emceed by poet Dan Bacon. Alligator Wine is a talented group of professional musicians from the Lowell area who celebrate the music of the Grateful Dead. Mike Younger is a Nashville-based, Nova Scotia-born, former street musician who has forged an impressive career as a national touring and recording artist with an excellent original catalog, which draws upon influences from blues to folk to rock ’n’ roll and Americana. Doors at 8.
Join us in welcoming local author, George DeLuca! George will discuss his book Waterfowl Winterfest on the Merrimack River in Lowell, MA. The book celebrates the ecological revitalization of the Merrimack River in Lowell. This event is co-hosted by Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust.
Lowell Writers Open Mic is a chance for writers of all levels to share work and to meet with other writers and readers. We will be focusing on Spoken word — poetry, storytelling, and the like, and all sorts of writers are encouraged to participate. A different writer is featured each month. If you're interested in taking part in the open mic, a signup sheet will be available when you arrive.
Join us for a full day celebration of Greater Lowell writers and find your next favorite books. Authors will read briefly from their works and stick around to chat with readers. 11am - Children's Book Authors - not just for kids, join us to hear from 4 local children's book writers Katie McManus Celia Botto Richard Ballo 1pm - Nonfiction and Poetry - memoirs, history, and poetry Bob Hodge Tom Driscoll Szifra Birke Fran Coughlin Reann Keeley-Pellerin 3pm - Fiction Fun - writers in all fiction genres will be on hand today Norma Murphy K. Nies Mary Hart Jessica Maffetore Joseph Carrabis A full selection of books by regional authors is always available at lala books.
As MRT gears up to open their next show of the season, Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash, we welcome UML's Jonathan Silverman to discuss Cash's international appeal. Whether you read the book or plan to see the show, stop by for this engaging presentation and lively discussion. See Merrimack Repertory's full line up at https://mrt.org/
Lowell Writers Open Mic is a chance for writers of all levels to share work and to meet with other writers and readers. We will be focusing on Spoken word — poetry, storytelling, and the like, and all sorts of writers are encouraged to participate. A different writer is featured each month. If you're interested in taking part in the open mic, a signup sheet will be available when you arrive.
Lowell Writers Open Mic is a chance for writers of all levels to share work and to meet with other writers and readers. We will be focusing on Spoken word — poetry, storytelling, and the like, and all sorts of writers are encouraged to participate. If you're interested in taking part in the open mic, a signup sheet will be available when you arrive. If you're interested in featuring in the future, drop an email to Stephan Anstey from the Lowell Writers Group Anstey@gmail.com Free to attend.
Lowell Writers Open Mic is a chance for writers of all levels to share work and to meet with other writers and readers. We will be focusing on Spoken word — poetry, storytelling, and the like, and all sorts of writers are encouraged to participate. A different writer is featured each month. If you're interested in taking part in the open mic, a signup sheet will be available when you arrive.
Let school vacation week begin! Join Storybook authors Marietta Apollonio and Pam Vaughan for a delightful story time at the bookstore. Free to attend. The authors' books will be available for purchase. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Lowell Writers Open Mic is a chance for writers of all levels to share work and to meet with other writers and readers. We will be focusing on Spoken word — poetry, storytelling, and the like, and all sorts of writers are encouraged to participate. A different writer is featured each month. If you're interested in taking part in the open mic, a signup sheet will be available when you arrive.
LCK! Will be celebrating the 104th anniversary of the birth of Jack Kerouac (March 12, 1922) with a special event in the tradition of our ‘Talking Jack’ events at lala Books on Market Street at 2pm on Saturday 3/14/26. Reverend Stephen D. Edington will read from the chapter titled ‘Who Am I This Lilac Evening?’ which is Steve’s commentary on the section of On The Road in which Kerouac refers to himself as “a white man disillusioned” from his newly published book, ‘The Gospel According to Jack: Tracking Kerouac In My Life’, with a scholarly response from UML Associate Professor of Fine Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, Dr. Keith B. Mitchell Ph. D. After the presentations we will open the discussion in our Talking Jack salon format. All are welcome to attend and participate. Afterwards a Kerouac Birthday cake and light refreshments will be served. This is a free event at Downtown Lowell’s literary hub where readers and writers meet!