Upcoming Events and Cultural Highlights in the Greater Lowell Area

Enjoy a Film at Tewksbury Library

Head to the Tewksbury Public Library on Friday, March 8, to watch the R-rated comedy 'Dream Scenario.' Starring Nicholas Cage, the movie will be screened from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Join fellow film fans in the library's Meeting Room at 300 Chandler St, and indulge in some candy and water served onsite. While entry is free, a $1 donation is suggested to support library programs. This event is brought to you by the Friends of the Library and the Tewksbury Lions Club. Spaces are limited; ensure your spot by registering online or calling the library for more details.

Art Showcase at Lowell Senior Center

The Senior Center Winter Art Exhibition at 276 Broadway St, Lowell, showcases artworks from over 20 local artists, aged from their mid-60s to early 80s, and it will remain open until April 30. The public can celebrate with the artists at a reception on Saturday, March 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. If you're below 60 and interested in the exhibit, just get in touch to organize a visit. This exhibition and other arts programs at the center benefit from a grant by the Lowell Cultural Council, highlighting the cultural vibrancy of the area.

Documentary Film Honoring Jack Kerouac's Legacy

Commemorate the 102nd birthday of renowned author Jack Kerouac at a special documentary screening on Saturday, March 9. Lowell Celebrates Kerouac will host the event at the Richard and Nancy Donahue Family Academic Arts Center. The documentary looks back at the history of Lowell's Jack Kerouac Park & Commemorative and starts at 7 p.m, with doors opening earlier at 6:15 p.m. Attendees will enjoy a post-screening reception with refreshments. Insights into the park's creation are shared by figures who have played a pivotal role in Lowell's cultural heritage.

Chelmsford Community Concert

The Chelmsford Community Band delights music lovers with a concert on Sunday, March 10, at the Chelmsford High School's Performing Arts Center. Free to attend, the concert starts at 2 p.m., featuring a repertoire that spans 100 years of musical history, including two distinct marches and pieces from 'The Sound of Music.' A bake sale will follow the concert, and while there is no admission fee, donations are appreciated to support the band's ongoing cultural contributions, backed by the Mass. Cultural Council grants.

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