Merrimack Repertory Theatre begins its 2025-26 season with “Misery,” adapted by William Goldman based on the novel by Stephen King. The thrilling stage adaptation of the popular book runs Oct. 15 through Nov. 2 at the Nancy L. Donahue Theatre at Liberty Hall, Merrimack Street, Lowell. In this gripping psychological thriller, celebrated novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued from a car crash during a blizzard by Annie Wilkes — his self-proclaimed “number one fan.” What begins as a lifesaving gesture spirals into a chilling battle of wills when Annie’s obsession takes a sinister turn. Best known for the iconic 1990 film […]
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Eye on Art: Whistler House hosts joint exhibit receptions
Lowell’s Whistler House Museum of Art continues its 200th birthday celebration with a joint reception on Saturday, Oct. 18, 1-3 p.m. for its two exhibits “Out of the Vault 2025” and the “Lowell Art Association (LAA) Artist Members Show” now on display. WHMA welcomes visitors to experience a selection of artworks from the museum’s extensive permanent collection. “Out of the Vault 2025” consists of beautiful seascapes, rural landscapes, and ethereal portraits which perfectly capture the essence of WHMA’s fine art from all over the world. These works, many of which are antiques, mirror the incredible elegance of the paintings exhibited in the historic […]
Stages: Lots of theater offerings for summer and beyond
Summertime and the livin’ is easy, but that doesn’t mean you can forget fall and winter. And they’ll be here before you know it. Broadway In Boston has announced that single tickets for the upcoming engagement of ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ are now on sale. Performances are at the Emerson Colonial Theatre Sept. 9-21, as part of the 25/26 Lexus Broadway in Boston season. Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Boston in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved […]
Eye on Art: Lowell Folk Festival offers much more than music
It’s time for Lowell to put on its party finery and get ready to host the world at the Lowell Folk Festival tomorrow through Sunday. This marks the 38th year for the fest, a big dance party with the city and its partners pulling out all the stops for music, ethnic foods from around the world, crafts, stuff for kids and unending fun. But the Lowell Folk Festival continues to be more than a music, crafts and food event. The Experience Lowell Arts Market returns to the Lowell Folk Festival, showcasing the region’s vibrant creative community with over 40 local […]
Written in Granite: New Hampshire’s Hollywood spotlight
Imagine actress and Academy Award nominee Demi Moore enjoying the autumnal beauty of New Hampshire’s White Mountains in Franconia Notch. It could happen. Soon enough. Seriously.
Family Recipe Box: Lemonade gets top marks as summer drink
Iced tea or lemonade, lemonade or iced tea? Lemonade can be too sweet, but iced tea that’s gone off? There is no word for the disappointment one’s palate feels to be imbibing a stale, sour, musty beverage. And combining the two into an Arnold Palmer? No thank you! Since that first June heatwave, Family Recipe […]
