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Some observations about this year’s Lowell Folk Festival from a casual observer (me) who can remember the first one many years ago: The many performance sites – Boarding House Park, JFK Plaza, Lee Street Stage, St Anne’s, Market Street Stage and Dutton Street Dance Pavilion – make the festival more…
Read More »Break dancers from UTEC and the “Yo Yo People” [youtube]kSh9gXiCGOI[/youtube]
Read More »Scenes from the streets of Lowell during the 2010 Lowell Folk Festival [youtube]F3c5vAOk3UM[/youtube]
Read More »Photos of some of the ethnic food booths at the 2010 Lowell Folk Festival [youtube]CNwQXa4MP7U[/youtube]
Read More »Photos of some of the performers at the 2010 Lowell Folk Festival [youtube]PArQLfEfwdg[/youtube]
Read More »Photos of some of the people I saw at the 2010 Lowell Folk Festival [youtube]IMwoAI8Tj68[/youtube]
Read More »A story in today’s Boston Globe provides some details about the two fatal stabbings that occurred in Cupples Square on Friday afternoon, and the third (non-fatal stabbing) that happened a short distance away.
Read More »I began my Folk Festival Day at the St John’s Baptist Church soul food stand at the Dutton Street Dance Pavilion with a plate of barbecued ribs, rice and beans, green beans and corn bread which was excellent. The rest of the afternoon was spent wandering around, visiting the various…
Read More »“Flashback Friday” is back after a brief vacation. For those who missed my previous explanation, each Friday, I will post a picture, video or article from Lowell’s political past. There won’t be any chronological connection between the item posted and the date of posting – it will be completely random.…
Read More »We haven’t written much about the race for the 3rd Middlesex Senate seat currently held by Democrat Susan Fargo, but a fascinating episode involving Republican challenger (and Chelmsford Selectman) Eric Dahlberg, the Tea Party, and a group called MassResistance has prompted me to pay more attention. This coming Sunday, the…
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