The Civil War Recreated (in Lowell)

I just learned of a fascinating photo exhibit that’s opening on March 8 at Uncharted Gallery at 66 Merrimack Street in Lowell. Local photographer Rachel Napear spent last summer following Civil War re-enactors around Massachusetts, photographing them at every stop. The show will run for three weeks, from March 8…

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Thank You, Tom McKay

I had the privilege of working with Tom McKay on a few committees and projects over the past many years, and I want to say “thanks”  to him for his huge contribution to the ongoing cultural revival in Lowell. Tom understood that the cultural industry is pivotal to Lowell’s strength…

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Lowell week in review: February 16, 2014

The most important event of the week to me was the presentation at last Tuesday’s city council meeting by John Power of Farley White on the status of the former Wang manufacturing facility at 1001 Pawtucket Boulevard that his firm purchased in January for $15.5 million. Power has a long…

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