This Saturday (May 4) I’ll be at the Loading Dock Gallery at Western Avenue Studios from noon until 5pm to sign copies of Legendary Locals of Lowell (books will be available for purchase there) and to talk about Lowell history with anyone who stops by. Since it’s the first Saturday of the month, it’s Open Studios at Western Ave, so the many artists who inhabit the building will have their spaces open and their artwork for sale. There’s plenty of parking and, if you’ve never been to Open Studios, it’s a great chance to pay a visit. And with Mother’s Day just a week from Sunday, it’s a timely opportunity to purchase a gift.