(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…
DIY Lowell Open Street Event
(Photo courtesy of DIY Lowell) “Poster of the Lowell Open Streets event.” Makayla Mahoney Connector Contributor The city’s very own grassroots foundation DIY Lowell is hosting their debut Open Streets Lowell on Oct. 4 in downtown Lowell. The road along Merrimack Street, between Kirk and Central, will be closed to traffic from 12 p.m.…
“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…
Ultimate bar crawl in downtown Lowell
The Old Court Pub is known for their Old Court Shots. (Courtesy of The Old Court Pub) Alex Salucco Connector Editor The phrase “bar crawl” to college students is equivalent to what the word “Christmas” means to children. Executing the best bar crawl is a science. Diverse options, good prices, munchies and location are all…
Lowell High School: Renovations or leave downtown
Lowell High School is currently located in downtown Lowell near the Tsongas Center. (Courtesy of Lowell 2020) Kathryn Leeber Connector Editor Holding over 3,000 students, Lowell High School is currently situated in downtown Lowell. But with an abundance of building issues and safety code violations, the city is planning on either fully renovating the school…
Ten student favorite spots to eat in Lowell
Top Donut, located 700 Aiken Street, Lowell, Mass. (Courtesy of greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau) Marilyn Saha Connector Staff Sick of dining hall food? Want to try something new? Just hungry right now? These are ten favorite spots to eat as told by the students here at UMass Lowell. Finding amazing food places…
Photos: 2016 Lowell Folk Festival
View the slideshow below to see pictures from the 30th annual Lowell Folk Festival, which took place in Downtown Lowell this weekend. (All photos by George DeLuca/Connector)
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