Dennis Trainor Jr. is an actor, playwright, filmmaker, and teacher, currently on the faculty at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. He lives in Lowell in the lofts at Western Avenue Studios and stars in the play “Job” at SpeakEasy Stage Company in Boston. It opened last week and is on through Feb. 7. Prior to teaching, he worked across media and activism, directing “American Autumn,” an insider’s documentary on Occupy Wall Street; serving as Jill Stein’s Communications Director in the 2016 presidential campaign; and spending months alongside water protectors at Standing Rock. He eventually shaped those experiences into his solo […]
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Eye on Art: The Brush features artists who share common subjects
Lowell’s art scene is alive and well and thriving despite the cold and snow. The Brush Art Gallery and Studios, 256 Market Street, presents “Bethany Peck & Janis H. Sanders,” an exhibit featuring two painters who share common subjects but have distinctly different styles. It opened recently and runs through February 28. A reception is Saturday, January 24, 2-4 p.m., with a snow date on Sunday, January 25. Bethany Peck is an abstract and modern impressionist painter who holds a BFA from Montserrat College of Art in Beverly, Massachusetts. Her work is deeply inspired by nature, particularly the captivating beauty […]
Stages: Kevin Kling is back at MRT with ‘Unraveled’ storytelling piece
Kevin Kling returns to Merrimack Repertory Theatre in Lowell with “Kevin Kling: Unraveled,” a deeply personal storytelling piece running Jan. 21 through Feb. 8. This production is presented in partnership with the Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF). “Unraveled” is a courageous and comedic exploration of life’s unexpected twists and turns, directed by Steven Dietz and accompanied by musician Robertson Witmer who is also the sound designer. Kevin Kling is widely recognized as one of America’s most compelling storytellers. A regular contributor to NPR’s “All Things Considered”, he blends humor, vulnerability, and profound insight in his plays and solo performances, exploring […]
Ask the Psychic: Welcome the angels
Dear Bonnie: I had a really hard day yesterday and last night when I awoke in a dream-style sleep I saw all these brilliant flashes of light. There seemed to be so many of them and they lit up my vision. Do you have any idea of what these balls or flashes of white light […]
Eye on Art: FAM opens three summer exhibits, including 89th art & craft show
It’s a busy weekend at the Fitchburg Museum of Art as three exhibits open to the public on Saturday, and the opening receptions for all is on Friday, June 27 from 6-8 p.m.
Stages: Free Fun for Kids, classes, and more at Hanover crush summer boredom
Summer officially starts tomorrow, and that means lazy, hazy, crazy days, trips to the beach or pool (if you’re lucky), and bored, cranky kids by the 4th of July. But not to worry. The Lowell Summer Music Series and Worcester’s Hanover Theatre and Conservatory have you covered with free concerts and more.
