Merrimack Valley
Sierra Hull is a virtuoso mandolinist, a two-time Grammy-nominated artist, and a groundbreaking songwriter. Recognized for her acclaimed albums 25 Trips (2020) and Weighted Mind (2016), she’s also a six-time IBMA Mandolin Player of the Year – the first woman to ever receive this honor. A pioneer in acoustic music, Hull has performed on iconic stages like Carnegie Hall, the…
Gaelic Storm is coming to Lowell! “You have to see us live. We are the true workingman’s’ band,” says longtime member Ryan Lacey. “We still, and most likely always will, tour most of the year, and that’s how we constantly hone our craft.” The band takes a true blue-collar, hard-nose approach to touring, consistently traveling…
The Scottish-born singer-songwriter, Al Stewart, has released nearly 20 introspective and lyrically powerful records featuring brilliant backing musicians (Jimmy Page, Phil Collins, Richard Thompson, Peter White, etc.). His biggest platinum successes, “Year Of The Cat” and “Time Passages”, were released in 1976 & 1978 respectively. He’s had several top 20 singles, including the above-mentioned titles,…
A 14-time Grammy winner and Billboard Century Award recipient, Emmylou Harris’ contribution as a singer and songwriter spans 40 years. She has recorded more than 25 albums and has lent her talents to countless fellow artists’ recordings. In recognition of her remarkable career, Harris was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2008…
Pink Martini has sold well over 3 million albums worldwide on their own independent label Heinz Records (named after Lauderdale’s dog).In 2016, Pink Martini released its ninth studio album, Je dis oui!, which features vocals from China Forbes, Storm Large, Ari Shapiro, fashion guru Ikram Goldman, civil rights activist Kathleen Saadat, and Rufus Wainwright. The album’s…
Boston-born short story master Edgar Allan Poe visited Lowell three times in the 1840s and apparently loved the city. Lowell is returning the love with the 2nd Annual Poe in Lowell Festival on October 17-19, 2025. Activities include book readings and lectures, live music, art exhibits, film screenings, a walking tour of Lowell and a pop-up…
FREE ADMISSION! Located at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, the Lowell Irish Festival features a family- friendly and fun-filled day of live Irish music from national, regional, and local acts, Irish-inspired culinary and beverage offerings, artisan vendors, family activities, Irish step dancing, and more! The day-long event, taking place September 13, 2025, is spread out across…
Lowell Folk Festival
Event
Celebrating 37 Years! Located in the Enterprise Bank parking lot at 222 Merrimack Street, this event will feature Lowell artists, makers, and organizations so that festival attendees and Lowell residents can experience everything that Lowell’s arts and culture community has to offer. This event is produced by Mosaic Lowell, in collaboration with the Lowell Folk…
During the centenary celebration of the Battle of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1875, the Town of Lexington honored two American patriots – Sam Adams and John Hancock – with statues for their distinctive role in the American Revolution. Irish-born, Boston-based sculptor Martin Milmore, best known for his iconic monuments of the American Civil…
Direct from Belfast, Shamrock Tenors are Ireland’s most exciting new music sensation. Proudly supported by Tourism Ireland, the group features performers from both sides of the community across Northern Ireland, with vocalists from London’s West End along with the country’s best multi-instrumentalists. Their show takes you on a journey through Ireland’s most beloved classic songs, in…
Part of Lawrence Irish Heritage Month Celebrations Irish Film Festival Lawrence at Lawrence Heritage State Park Visitors Center, 1 Jackson St., Lawrence, MA @ 10.00 am. Sponsored by Division 8 AOH (FREE) – Handicap Accessible. div8aoh.homestead.com | lawrenceheritage.org
White Fund Lecture – by Maine author, Michael Connolly. Connolly will discuss his book, “Ever the Twain Shall Meet” at Lawrence Heritage State Park Visitors Center, 1 Jackson St., Lawrence, MA @ 2 pm . This lecture is sponsored by Division 8 AOH, Free and handicap accessible. Part of Lawrence Irish Heritage Month Celebrations div8aoh.homestead.com | lawrenceheritage.org
As part of Irish Heritage Month Celebrations Saint Patrick’s Day Luncheon at the Lawrence Lodge of Elks. Traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage featuring a New Caterer (Simply Elegant Catering), with entertainment by the Silver Spears Irish Show Band at noon. Awarding of the Honorable John E. Fenton Citizenship Award. Contact: Jack Lahey: 603-560-8192. Sponsored by…
Just a half-hour drive from Boston lies the Merrimack Valley, a distinctive region in Massachusetts known for its natural beauty, ethnic cuisine and storied culture. And it may be best known for its prominent ties to American history, from the American Revolution to the Industrial Revolution to the High Tech Revolution. Today, there is no…
When the American Revolution erupted in June, 1775, the Irish and Scots-Irish living in New England quickly joined the colonial side to fight for American independence. After all, they knew sometime about revolution, and about meeting the British in battle. Here are a few of their names. Major General John Sullivan was the son of…
Based in Lowell, MA, the Greater Merrimack Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization for the Greater Merrimack Valley. It represents 21 cities and towns, recommending a variety of traveler opportunities to visitors from around the world.
The 2,800 seat Lowell Memorial Auditorium is a perfect venue for concerts and performances of every genre. Constructed in 1922, the Auditorium is located in beautiful and historic downtown Lowell.
Spectacle Live
Partner
Spectacle Live is a full-service booking, marketing, ticketing and promoting organization specializing in the presentation of concerts, theatre, comedy and family entertainment. Pete Lally (pictured) founded Spectacle Live in 2012 after having gained valuable venue management, event booking and marketing experience at a variety of venues for 15 years. Spectacle Live works with more than…
Cary Memorial Hall
Partner
Located in the heart of downtown Lexington, Cary Memorial Building hosts a variety of year-round music, comedy, and family programming, including a number of Irish and Celtic concerts. Cary Hall is home to Lexington’s professional group, the Lexington Symphony Orchestra.
Greater Boston Stage Company was renovated from the historic movie theatre The Stoneham and opened to the public in the year 2000. It produces 6-7 shows each year as part of our Mainstage series at Greater Boston Stage Company.
The next time you are exploring Irish heritage sites in Massachusetts, visit these landmarks in the City of Lowell, a mill city built in the 19th century in large part by Irish immigrants. The idea to create an experimental new town of mills and factories came from Yankee industrialists and bankers, but they quickly realized…
Formed in 2013 in Lowell, MA, Spectacle Live has become one of New England’s premier concert promoters in less than a decade. Founder Pete Lally’s original philosophy – to match the right artist with the right venue at the right date – has proven to be a winner, and today, the company offers creative solutions…
Margaret F. Foley (1827-1877) was a highly-praised 19th century cameo artist and sculptor, who lived in Vermont, Lowell and Boston, Massachusetts before moving to Rome, Italy where she spent the final 17 years of her life. She was widely known for her exquisite and intricate cameos of leading personages from singer Jenny Lind and poet Henry…
The town of Lexington, Massachusetts is gearing up for the semiquincentennial celebration of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. A new organization named Lex250 has been set up to promote and spearhead activities, projects and celebrations for the Town of Lexington. In a statement issued on its website, Lex250 writes: “The legacy of April 19, 1775, endures as…
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