NEWS:
NEXT LECTURE:
The October 19th lecture with Carole Anne Mehaan is cancelled. It will not be re-scheduled.
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ALL EVENTS WILL TAKE PLACE AT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS.
Lowell High School Auditorium,
50 Father Morrissette Blvd.
Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center,
246 Market St.
Pollard Memorial Library,
401 Merrimack St.
THIS YEARS LECTURES:
SEPTEMBER 25, 2008
Pollard Library - 7pm. THURSDAY
Whitley Kaufman
"The Right of Self- Defense:Its History and Meaning"
No right has seemed more sacred and inviolable to most people throughout history than the right to self defense. Yet a close consideration of this right's history and current status reveals surprising controversies and puzzles about this most cherished of rights.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2008
POLLARD LIBRARY 2:00 PM. SATURDAY
Angel Wagner and "Grupo Fantasia"
RESCHEDULED FROM LAST YEAR!
A day of Latin music from the Caribbean and South America! Come enjoy a colorful mix of music played primarily on original, handmade indigenous instruments. Dancing IS recommended, rumba anyone?
OCTOBER 4, 2008
National PArk Visitor Center 2:00 pm. SATURDAY
JOHN SUITER
"50 YEARS OF JACK KEROUAC'S DHARMA BUMS"
A discussion and slide talk of the significance of Kerouac's 2nd most famous novel, on the 50th anniversary of its publication. In partnership with Lowell Celebrates Kerouac! 2008.
OCTOBER 11, 2008
National Park Visitor Center-2 pm. SATURDAY
HENRY FERRINI
"POLIS IS THIS: CHARLES OLSEN AND THE PERSISTENCE OF PLACE"
A FILM by Henry Ferrini and Ken Riaf.
Called "a beautifully composed homage to one of the few truly monumental American poets of our times." this film traces the journey of poet Charles Olsen.
This film is presented in collaboration with the Massachusetts Poetry Festival.
OCTOBER 16, 2008
POLLARD LIBRARY - 7:00PM. THURSDAY
JEFF BELLANGER
"WEIRD MASSACHUSETTS: AN EXPLORATION OF LOCAL LEGENDS AND HAUNTING HAPPENINGS"
Halloween is coming; don't be too scared to learn about some of Massachusetts' best kept secrets.
OCTOBER 19, 2008
CANCELLED
OCTOBER 23, 2008
POLLARD LIBRARY -7:00 pm. THURSDAY
RUSSELL GAUDIANA
"KONARKA: POWERING THE WAY"
Dis you know that the global headquarters of a company that wants to power tomorrow's economic growth with the power of the sun is right here in Lowell.
Please join us as we learn from Russell Gaudiana, Vice-President of Research, how bright our future will be.
OCTOBER 26, 2008
LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM - 2:00 PM. SUNDAY
"TAMBURITZANS OF DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY"
The Tamburitzans are dedicated to preserving and perpetuating the culture of Eastern Europe and its neighbors through song, dance and music. Come and enjoy an afternoon of absolute wonder as the Tamburitzans are back with a completely new show, one that you will not want to miss.
NOVEMBER 2, 2008
NATIONAL PARK VISITOR CENTER - 2 PM SUNDAY
HOLLY YANCO
"LIVING WITH ROBOTS"
In this fascinating talk you will learn about how robots are being used today, how they will be used in the future, and how we're designing systems to better work with people.
NOVEMBER 6, 2008
POLLARD LIBRARY -7:00 pm. THURSDAY
RICHARD P. HOWE Jr.
"THE FORECLOSURE CRISIS AND THE REGISTRY OF DEEDS"
Middlesex North Register of Deeds Richard P. Howe Jr. will offer his analysis of the current foreclosure crisis and will show how to use the registry's website. (www.lowelldeeds.com) to research current and historic land records.
NOVEMBER 9, 2008
NATIONAL PARK VISITOR CENTER-2:00 pm. SUNDAY
DAVID WAGNER
"IN THE DAYS OF THE POOR HOUSE: TEWKSBURY 1854-1900"
Professor Wagner will speak about his new book"Ordinary People" which focuses on some of the lives of the 85,000 "inmates" who passed through the Massachusetts State Almhouse, one of the largest such institutions in America on grouns that now include the Tewksbury Hospital.
NOVEMBER 13, 2008
POLLARD LIBRARY - 7:00 PM. THURSDAY
FILM:
"THEREMIN: AN ELECTRONIC ODYSSEY"
Through events seemingly lifted from modern-day espionage, this compelling film recounts the dramatic biography of Russian engineer Lev Termin (Leon Theremin), who pioneered the field of electronic music with his invention of the first electronic instrument in 1919: the Theremin.
This film is presented in collaboration with the Lowell Music Film Series. A live Theremin performance by Somerville thereminist Jon Bernhardt will follow the screening.
NOVEMBER 16, 2008
NATIONAL PARK VISITOR CENTER - 2 pm. SUNDAY
Dr. LIANA CHENEY, UMASS LOWELL
"THE LOWELLIAN PAINTERS OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY"
The nineteenth-century Lowellian painters excelled and contributed on many aspects of the artistic community in the Merrimack region. Some were founders of art schools and art societies as well as leading painters in landscape scenes. Other painters excelled in still life painting while others depicted religious subjects.
DECEMBER 7, 2008
NATIONAL PARK VISITOR CENTER - 2 PM SUNDAY
"FILM"
"SEARCHING FOR THE WRONG EYED JESUS"
In this thought provoking musical journey through the Deep South, director Andrew Douglas tracks Alt-Country crooner Jim White as he brings his music to such diverse establishments as churches, jails, and roadside bars. Along the way, Douglas shows us the touching world of the impoverished whites who have been cast aside by modern society, only to create their own unorthodox culture. Preceding the film will be a special live performance by Northhampton acoustic string band APPALACHIAN STILL.
JANUARY 22, 2009
POLLARD LIBRARY - 7:00 pm. THURSDAY
AVIVA CHOMSKY
"THEY TAKE OUR JOBS"
Aviva Chomsky, a professor at Salem State College, who specializes in the history of LAtin America and the Caribbean will examine various myths about immigration and employment.
MARCH 1, 2009
NATIONAL PARK VISITOR CENTER - 2 pm. SUNDAY
ELIZABETH A. DeWOLFE
"THE MURDER OF MARY BEAN"
Historian Elizabeth DeWolfe tells the storyof textile operative Mary Bean whose 1849 death captivated New England in newspapers and sensational fiction. In a story featuring aliases, disreputable doctors and a cross-dresser, Bean's murder revealed growing fear that wage-earning mill girls were not only in danger, but themselves were a threat to society.
MARCH 29, 2009
NATIONAL PARK VISITOR CENTER - 2:00PM. SUNDAY
IMELDA B. JOSON & EDWIN L. AGUIRRE
"SHOOT THE SKY THE EASY WAY"
You don't need a a telescope to capture wide-field shots of the moon, planets, and the stars. Imelda and Edwin will show you how you can obtain such celestial portraits using only a camera mounted on a tripod. Look UP!
APRIL 9, 2009
POLLARD LIBRARY - 7 PM. THURSDAY
STEPHANIE SCHOROW
"HOLLYWOOD HEIST: MOVIES AND THE MYTHS OF THE BRINKS JOB"
On January 17, 1950, seven robbers in Halloween masks walked into the counting room of the Brink's armoured car garage in Boston and walked out with $2.5 million in cash, checks, and securities. It was the largest robbery in U.S. history to date. This crime captivated a city. Come join with us as author Stephanie Schorow takes us thru this "Crime of the Century".
APRIL 30, 2009
POLLARD LIBRARY - 7:00PM THURSDAY
BOB FRANKE
"IN CONCERT"
Bob Franke's career spans over 40 years. He has recorded nine albums and countless new songs on two continents with hundreds of thousands of fans around the world. When Bob takes the stage he performs concerts that are warm, thoughtful, humorous and enlightening, accompanying his rich, baritone voice on guitar and National Steel guitar.
MAY 9, 2009
POLLARD LIBRARY - 2 PM SATURDAY
DONIA CONN
"PRESERVING YOUR FAMILY TREASURES"
Celebrate National Preservation Week. Learn about organizing your important family items with Donia Conn of the Northeast Document Conservation Center. Ms. Conn will discuss how to preserve papers, pphotos and other family treasures so future generations can appreciate your family's experiences, heritage and history.
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