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Lowell
Saturday, April 12th, 2025
Good morning, Lowell. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community Teamwork said its Head Start classrooms will remain open and its Home Energy Assistance Program will process all current applications for more than 9000 households this heating season despite federal office closures. The nonprofit serves over 1200 families with early care services & works with state and national partners to keep essential programs running. Inside Lowell
- ➤ The Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust will launch its whitewater rafting season on the Concord River next Saturday — April 19 — with trips at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays in May. Residents will enjoy a free rafting day with lunch on Sunday — April 27 — and have a chance to apply for scholarships and guide training. Inside Lowell
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Draper opened its new campus at UMass Lowell's LINC on April 8 with state and university leaders joining the open house. The company will expand its microelectronics work and team up with the school to boost local jobs. Inside Lowell
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ernesto Lugo, Rachel Lugo and John Valdez visited Wellpoint Studios (to introduce the Tescobar Performance Center) that opened last November in the historic Crown Theater downtown. The center hosted several events and will add more performances (with further details to be announced) as it grows its lineup. Inside Lowell
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After a winter of practices at The BRUCE (663 Lawrence Street) with over 6000 feet of turf and baseball cages, the Boomer Baseball season has launched with 11 teams from 9U to 17U competing in the Perfect Game New England League; non–high school teams will play spring tournaments while high school players compete for their schools and then join together for summer contests (the 17U team led by Kelvin Perez began with a 2-0 record). Inside Lowell
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BCI’s Lowell Learning Center Egg Hunt
12-2 p.m. — Behavioral Concepts (BCI) — Free entry — Celebrate the arrival of spring with a fun-filled egg hunt for family and friends.
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The Psychology of Dogs
7:30-10 p.m. — Lowell Memorial Auditorium — $29-$69 — Discover the secrets of canine behavior with expert insights and live demonstrations featuring well-trained dogs.
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Dog Man - The Musical
6-8 p.m. — Lowell Memorial Auditorium — Recommended for ages 6-10 — Enjoy a hilarious musical adventure featuring the beloved character Dog Man in a battle against evil foes.
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One Night of Queen
7:30-9 p.m. — Lowell Memorial Auditorium — Tickets available — Experience a tribute to Queen's greatest hits with Gary Mullen and his band.
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The Town & The City Festival 2025
Various times — Lowell Five Bank — Ticket options available — Celebrate the vibrant community spirit and diverse offerings at the 6th annual festival in downtown Lowell.
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Twisted Pine Concert
12:00 AM – 11:59 PM — Target — Free entry — Experience the vibrant melodies and innovative sound of Twisted Pine, a dynamic young string band.
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Pop-Up Sculpture Exhibit
12-4 p.m. — Arts League of Lowell — Free entry — Celebrate International Sculpture Day with a vibrant display of local artistry in the garden.
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Massachusetts Pirates vs. Green Bay Blizzard
4:05-8:05 p.m. — Tsongas Center — Ticket packages available — Thrilling indoor football showdown in Lowell.
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The Concert - A Tribute to ABBA
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Lowell Memorial Auditorium — Cost unknown — Experience the world's top ABBA tribute group performing iconic hits like 'Dancing Queen' and 'Mamma Mia'.
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The Wild Honey Collective Spring Tour
7 PM - 1 AM — Thirsty First — Check for entry cost — Experience the unique sounds of the Wild Honey Collective quintet on their spring tour.
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