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Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race 2025

Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race 2025

(Photo courtesy of the wgbh.com) “Entries in the Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race must be able to handle all types of terrain, including as seen here, the Merrimack River.” Paul Melkonian Connector Contributor Saturday morning Sept. 20, Market Street, Lowell. Several hundred people milled around in a festive atmosphere; the street blocked at Shattuck and Central

“A Damn Shame” is a haven for music lovers

(Photo courtesy of Adam O’Donnell/A Damn Shame Records) “Owner and proprietor Adam O’Donnell frequently posts with his new arrivals” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Music is a part of everyone’s life, whether it’s rock & roll, hip hop, R&B, EDM, metal, punk, grunge, easy listening, soul, jazz, or anything in-between. Digital outlets are more popular than

The Perfect Fall Day in Lowell: Trolleys, Art, and Mill No. 5 Magic

(Photo courtesy of Home & Money) “Lowell, Massachusetts offers plenty of opportunities for fun this Autumn.” Valeria Santos Rocca Connector Contributor   As the air cools, the leaves turn golden and the smell of pumpkin spice fills every corner of New England, there’s no better way to spend a crisp fall day than in Lowell.

Greek Life walks a mile to raise awareness (with a twist)

(Photo courtesy of Emma Hiltz) “Greek Life students met outside University Suites to spread a message.”   Maxwell Valin Connector Editor   This past Friday, September 20th, members of the UMass Lowell Greek Life community met at the University Suites on East Campus to kick off what has become an annual event in the Walk

Alumni Spotlight: Bahara Hussaini

(Photo courtesy of X) “Bahara Hussaini presenting her Master’s Thesis” Nicholas Ewing Connector Staff UMass Lowell’s Peace and Conflict Studies program has helped students from around the world be equipped with the skills of conflict resolution. Bahara Hussaini from Afghanistan graduated from UMass Lowell in 2023. She was accepted into Kabul University to study English

January 2024 Untitled Open Mic Featuring Mill City Speaks Qualifying Slam

(Photo courtesy: Nicholas Ewing) “Writers shared all sorts of poetry.” Nicholas Ewing Connector Staff The Lowell Poetry Society hosted the January 2024 Untitled Open Mic Featuring Mill City Speaks Qualifying Slam to bring together the Lowell community for a night of poetry at the Coffee and Cotton. It began with an Open Mic in which

Press release: Merrimack Repertory Theatre opens 2023-2023 season with “Gaslight”

(Photo courtesy of Merrimack Repertory Theatre site) “Promotional picture for the Theatre’s rendition of the play ‘Gaslight’.” Lynn Sullivan Connector Contributor The Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) is proud to begin its 2023-2024 season with the world premiere of award-winning playwright Steven Deitz’s Gaslight. Produced in partnership with the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, this new psychological thriller