Progressive Dinner & Winter Stroll at Lowell Winterfest

February 5th through 7th 2009
Visit art galleries, museums, cafés and restaurants, animated with blues/folk musicians, street dance performers, and a Chinese Lantern Festival.
www.lowellwinterfest.org

Lowell Film Festival

April 3rd through 5th 2009
Watch the latest independent films on globalization, and garment and food production. Visit a "Fair Trade" market to know about fair trade organizations and products.
www.lowellfilms.org

Lowell Open Doors

May 14th through 17th 2009
Restaurants, cafés and historical buildings open their doors to guide you through Lowell's multi-faceted heritage and ethnic food extravaganza.
http://www.doorsopenlowell.org/    or click here for more info.

Lowell Arts Festival

September 25th - 27th, 2009
Meet with painters, sculptors, photographers, dancers, actors and musicians. Fine arts and crafts, art workshops, and open studios will welcome you along the way.

Massachusetts Poetry Festival

October 15th through 17th 2009
Meet with local and regional poets - many of national significance - and discover the literary heritage of the Commonwealth, with poetry readings, panel talks, and performances.
www.masspoetry.org/

City of Lights Parade & Holiday Art Stroll

Thanksgiving Weekend 2009
Visit downtown creative product retailers to kick-off the holiday shopping season. Galleries, museums’ gift shops, and crafts booths will welcome you with the most original gifts!

Partners’ programs

"Business-for-the-Arts" Workshop Series (Starting in February 2009)
The series offer business skills workshops to artists, arts organizations and festivals.

Urban Village Arts Series (UVAS) (Starting in March 2009)
Free literary, art and music series promoting emerging local poets, writers, musicians and artists. More Info

Lowell Film Collaborative Series (Starting in February 2009)
Enjoy film screenings coupled with lectures and music performances in unusual settings.
www.lowellfilmcollaborative.org