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Going Out in Downtown Lowell

Je55ica — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:59:45 CDT

cAN Please use this space to add and comment on restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs, clubs, and the like, within walking distance of the Hamilton Canal area.

Click on the blue markers on the map below to check out local venues. Or click here to go directly to the google map page and add venues.

VENUE

TYPE

WEB

FEATURES

LOCATION

COMMENTS

Brewery Exchange

Restaurant
bar
club
live music venue

http://www.thebreweryexchange.com/

Free pool every Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
Free Wi-Fi
Mechanical Bull

201 Cabot St

$1 and $2 drafts on Sundays. (PBR and Miller)

Worthenhouse Cafe

Bar
Restaurant
Live music venue

http://www.worthenhousecafe.com/
www.worthenattic.com (entertainment)
http://www.myspace.com/theworthen

141 Worthen St

Majors Pub

Bar
Restaurant

34 Jackson St

Can get really packed late night.

Hamilton Canal Traffic Plans

jlich3 — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:09:44 CDT

The Lowell Sun Article...
Hamilton Canal traffic plan has happy ending in Lowell

By Jennifer Myers, jmyers@lowellsun.com

Article Last Updated:08/09/2008 06:36:40 AM EDT

LOWELL -- The greatest hurdle faced by developers of the $800 million Hamilton Canal District redevelopment plan, the reconfiguration of the Lord Overpass, has reached a happy resolution. Members of the Jackson, Appleton, Middlesex Business Resident Business Association (JAMBRA) protested loudly earlier this year when Trinity Financial, chosen by the city to develop the project, unveiled a traffic plan that would have eliminated the bridge connecting Middlesex Street to the Lord Overpass. The plan would have re-routed the 8,000 cars that travel on Middlesex Street daily to the 280-foot long Revere Street and onto Appleton Street to get back to the overpass. "The change would have dramatically changed the JAM district and essentially would have left Middlesex Street a dead-end," said JAMBRA founder Karen Bell. Bell added that the loss of overpass access from Middlesex Street would be detrimental to Nobis Engineering Inc., an environmental engineering firm that invested $5 million to rehabilitate the 21,000-square-foot historic Davis Sargent Building earlier this year, as it would have been cutting it off from the rest of the city. Rob Woodland, president of Woodland Design Group, the traffic engineer on the project, explained that the design was intended to mitigate the existing capacity issues on the overpass by simplifying traffic flow. "Middlesex Street is the worst offender for back-ups on that overpass," he said. "The original plan allowed us to eliminate two of the four traffic signals on the overpass and improve the efficiency of the traffic flow, but obviously it had a negative impact to the businesses on Middlesex Street." City officials brought in a consulting traffic engineer to look at the proposal with fresh eyes and after a little tweaking and cooperation between residents, the business community, the city and developers' revised proposal, presented to the public Thursday night, was hatched. Middlesex Street stays as is. "With this alternative, the Lord Overpass will be used to bring traffic onto the site, but then Jackson Street can be used as a relief valve to exit traffic back onto Thorndike Street, bypassing the overpass entirely," Woodland said. "We managed to make it work. It is a fresh look with a different approach." The overpass roads will be widened and the traffic signals will be re-timed to create a smoother flow of vehicles. Additionally, Fletcher Street will connect straight through to Jackson Street, and Broadway Street will be extended across Dutton Street and into the Hamilton Canal District, connecting the Acre neighborhood to the downtown. Fletcher Street will be widened where it meets Dutton and Thorndike, allowing vehicles to take a left-hand turn onto Dutton Street. "This is economic development at its best," said Bell. "It was a great collaboration between all parties involved and I cannot think of a single person who is not thrilled with this plan. It makes access to the site work while including the considerations of the surrounding neighborhoods."

The original plan that was defeated...

For more information about JAMbra, please see our main website at: jambra.org

Background: Trinity Financial, developer of the Hamilton Canal District has recently submitted their development to the state agency MEPA. Part of that plan includes a proposed traffic redesign for the JAM neighborhood and the Lord Overpass. According to several attendees of the "Vision Sessions" charrette process this plan was only briefly mentioned or ignored entirely. What is certain is that none of the area residents or businesses were consulted, despite the major ramifications of the plans. The concern is that Trinity Financial is using the limited process to justify their actions while controlling the agenda. Residents and businesses would like to see the success of the project, but not at the expense of those who have invested in the neighborhood.

Issues: There are many changes proposed by this plan, but the most concerning one is below.

It has been proposed that part of the Lord Overpass is removed breaking Middlesex Street into two parts. Traffic will be routed through Revere Street to either Appleton Street or an extended Jackson Street. There are many ramifications to this plan. Appleton Street will become four lanes of traffic for a portion eliminating on street parking through Revere Street. This will harm many area businesses including the Durkin Building and the Owl Diner. Revere Street will be extended requiring additional land acquisition/taking. Access to Middlesex Street heading west will be severely impacted, disconnecting this area from the JAM neighborhood.

Analysis: The Lord Overpass is a problem that needs to be addressed, but it should not be at the expense of current residents and businesses. Perhaps this is a good solution, but residents and businesses deserve to be an integral part of the discussion. The charrette process is not adequate and many feel blindsided by this plan and its method of presentation through MEPA documents. The Hamilton Canal District will take 10 to 20 years to develop. The development of the JAM neighborhood will largely take place well before this project is complete. The development must be considerate of the current resident and business investment and not make claims that their plans are for the greater good which may or may not ever come to fruition decades from today.

Action: It is important that your voice is heard, in agreement or disagreement to this plan. There are three critical meetings taking place. Please make every effort to attend and become informed to the situation.

TRAFFIC WORKING GROUP -Wednesday, May 21, 2008 @7-9 PM- Mayor's Reception Room, City Hall, 375 Merrimack Street

MEPAScoping Session -Thursday, May 29, 2008 @3:00 PM-Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 2nd Floor conference room

VISION SESSION IV - Thursday, May 29, 2008 @6-9 PM -Lowell Senior Center, 276 Broadway Street

Bylaws

jlich3 — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:03:43 CDT

Jackson Appleton Middlesex Business Resident Association (JAMBRA)
BY-LAWS
______________________________________________

ARTICLE I
Name, Location, and Purposes
The name, the location of the principal office, and the purposes of the corporation shall be as set forth in the agreement of the association, as from time to time amended and these by-laws, the powers of the corporation and of its directors and members, and all matters concerning the conduct and regulation of the affairs of the corporation shall be subject to such provisions in regard thereto, if any, as are set forth in the agreement of association; and the agreement of association is hereby made a part of these by-laws.
ARTICLE II
Membership
1. There shall be such classes and types of membership as the board of directors may from time to time establish.
2. The board of directors may fix the amount of annual dues for each class of membership. Unless the board of directors shall have made other provisions in respect thereof, all property owners, businesses, and residents on and near the JAM neighborhood and all persons interested in its welfare shall be eligible for membership in the corporation and, upon paying the dues fixed for the current year, shall be entitled to participate in all of its deliberations. Dues for the then current fiscal year shall be payable at the close of each annual meeting (or special meeting in lieu thereof) of the members.
3. Any members may resign at any time by filing a written resignation with the clerk. Any firm, person, corporation, association, or trust otherwise eligible for membership may be denied or removed from membership by a majority vote of the whole board of directors for any reason it may deem sufficient.
ARTICLE III
Meetings of Members
1. All meetings of the members shall be held in Massachusetts at such place as is stated in the call or notice.
2. The annual meeting of the members shall be held on the second Wednesday in the month of October, at such hour and place as the president or the clerk may determine. Purposes for which an annual meeting is to be held additional to those prescribed by law, by the agreement of association, and by these by-laws may be specified by the president or by two or more directors. If such annual meeting is omitted on the day herein provided therefore, a special meeting may be held in lieu thereof, and any business transacted or elections held at such meeting shall have the same effect as if transacted or held at the annual meeting.
3. Special meetings of the members may be called by the president, the clerk, or any two directors.
4. A written notice of each meeting of members, stating the place, day, and hour thereof, and the purposes for which the meeting is called, shall be given by the clerk at least seven days before the meeting to each member personally or by leaving such notice with him/her or at his/her residence or usual place of business, or by mailing it, postage prepaid, addressed to such member at his/her address as it appears upon the books of the corporation, or electronically to the email address as it appears upon the books of the corporation. In case of the death, absence, incapacity, or refusal of the clerk, such notice may be given by any other officer or by a person designated either by the clerk or by the person or persons calling the meeting or by the board of directors. No notice of the time, place, or purpose of any regular or special meeting of the members shall be required if every member or his/her attorney, hereunto authorized, by a writing which is filed with the records of the meeting, waives such notice.
5. At any meeting of the members, a majority of members in attendance shall constitute a quorum for the consideration of any question, but a fewer number may adjourn any meeting from time to time, and the meeting may be held as adjourned without further notice. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the members represented thereat shall, except where a larger vote is required by law, by the agreement of association, or by these by-laws, decide any question brought before such meeting.
6. Each member shall have one vote. Members may vote only in person and not by proxy.
ARTICLE IV
Nominations
At least thirty days before the date fixed for the annual meeting of the members, the president, with the advice and consent of seven members, three of whom may currently be serving as a member of the board of directors, shall nominate candidates for the various offices to be voted upon by the members at their annual meeting. The nominating committee shall deliver its report nominating officers and directors to the clerk who shall include such report with the notice of the annual meeting (or special meeting in lieu thereof) of the members. Additional nominations may be made by the members if a notice in writing, signed by no fewer than ten members, giving the names of such additional nominees, has been filed with the clerk not later than ten days prior to the date of such meeting; provided, however, that in the event notice of such meeting has been delivered to members less than fourteen days prior to the date of such meeting, additional nominations may be made from the floor without filing a written notice with the clerk in advance of the meeting.
ARTICLE V
Board of Directors
1. There shall be a board of directors of no fewer than five nor more than fifteen directors elected by the members by ballot at the annual meeting of the members. Each director shall be a member. Subject to law, to the agreement of association, and to the other provisions of these by-laws, each director shall hold office until the next annual meeting of the members and until his/her successor is chosen and qualified, or until he sooner dies, resigns, is removed, or becomes disqualified.
2. The board of directors shall have and may exercise all the powers of the corporation except such as are conferred upon the members by law, by the agreement of association, and by these by-laws.
3. Regular meetings of the board of directors may be held in such places, within or without the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and at such times as the board may by vote from time to time determine, and no notice shall be required for any regular meeting held at a time and place fixed in advance by the board of directors if notice of the times and places so fixed for regular meetings shall have been given, within the same calendar year, in writing to each director by leaving such notice with him/her or at his/her residence or usual place of business, or by mailing it, postage prepaid, addressed to such director at his/her address as it appears upon the books of the corporation.
4. Special meetings of the board of directors may be held at any time and at any place, within or without the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, when called by the president, the clerk, or two or more directors, reasonable notice thereof being given to each director by the clerk or, in case of the death, absence, incapacity, or refusal of the clerk, by the president or the directors calling the meeting, or at any time without call or formal notice, provided all the directors are present or waive notice thereof by a writing which is filed with the records of the meeting. In any case, it shall be deemed sufficient notice to a director to send notice by mail at least forty-eight hours, or by email at least twenty-four hours, before the meeting, addressed to him/her at his/her usual or last known business or residence address.
5. A majority of the directors then in office shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but a fewer number may adjourn any meeting from time to time, and the meeting may be held as adjourned without further notice. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the directors in attendance thereat shall, except where a larger vote is required by law, by the agreement of association, or by these by-laws, decide any question brought before such meeting.
ARTICLE VI
Committees
The board of directors, or the president with the approval of the board of directors, may appoint such committees as the board of directors may deem desirable, including an executive committee to whom may be delegated from time to time and until further order of the board of directors any or all of the powers of said board in connection with the management of the affairs of the corporation. Such committees may be temporary or continuing, shall act under the supervision of the board of directors and shall act with respect to such special or general problems as the board of directors may from time to time determine. Members of such committees may be removed at any time with or without cause and any committee may be terminated at any time by the board of directors.
ARTICLE VII
Officers
1. The officers shall be a president, a treasurer, a clerk, and such other officers as the board of directors may in their discretion from time to time appoint. The president, the treasurer, and the clerk shall be chosen at the annual meeting of the members.
2. The president, the treasurer, and the clerk shall be directors. The clerk shall be a resident of Massachusetts but need not be a director. So far as is permitted by law, any two or more offices may be held by the same person. Subject to law, to the agreement of association, and to the other provisions of these by-laws, each officer shall hold office until the next annual meeting of the members and until his/her successor is chosen and qualified, or until he/she sooner dies, resigns, is removed, or becomes disqualified. Each officer shall, subject to these by-laws, have in addition to the duties and powers herein set forth such duties and powers as are commonly incident to his/her office, and shall from time to time designate.

ARTICLE VIII
Treasurer
The treasurer shall be the chief financial officer of the corporation and shall, subject to the direction and control of the board of directors, have general charge of the financial affairs of the corporation and the care and custody of its funds, securities, and valuable papers, except his/her own bond, if any is required, and except records and documents required hereby or by vote of the directors to be kept by some other person. If required by vote of the board of directors, he shall give bond in such form and with such sureties as the board of directors may require. He shall keep or cause to be kept accurate books of account available at all reasonable times to inspection by any director. He shall have power to endorse for deposit or collection all notes, checks, drafts, and other obligations and orders for the payment of money to the corporation, and to accept drafts on its behalf. If at any time the treasurer is absent or unable to serve, the assistant treasurer, if one shall have been elected, shall have all of the powers given to the treasurer by these by-laws.
ARTICLE IX
Clerk
1. The clerk shall keep the agreement of association, an attested copy of the articles of organization and articles in amendment of said agreement or of said articles and of these by-laws, with a reference on the margin of these by-laws to all amendments thereof, and a true record of all meetings of members and of the board of directors in a book to be kept therefor, which book shall be open at all reasonable times to the inspection of any member. In the absence of the clerk at any such meeting a temporary clerk shall be chosen, who shall record the proceedings of such meeting in the aforesaid book. The clerk and such temporary shall be sworn.
2. The clerk shall also keep or cause to be kept the membership books of the corporation, which shall contain a complete list of all members and their residences, at an office of the corporation in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the inspection of the members.
ARTICLE X
Resignations and Removals
Any director or officer or agent may resign at any time by delivering his/her resignation in writing to the president or the clerk or to a meeting of the board of directors. The members may, with or without cause, by vote of two thirds of the members present in person at any meeting called for the purpose, remove from office any director or directors, the president, the executive vice president, the treasurer, or the clerk, one or more. The board of directors may, with or without cause, by a majority vote of the whole board of directors, remove from office any officer appointed by the board or terminate or modify the authority of any such officer or agent. The board of directors may, by a majority vote of the whole board of directors, remove from office any director or other officer for any reason it may deem sufficient.
ARTICLE XI
Vacancies
If the office of any director, the chairman of the board, the president, the treasurer or the clerk, or one or more becomes vacant, by reason of death, resignation, removal or disqualification, a successor or successors may be elected by the members at a meeting called for the purpose, which may be the same meeting at which a former holder of such office was removed, or in the absence of such election by the members a successor or successors may be elected by the board of directors by a vote of a majority of the directors then in office. If the office of any other officer thus becomes vacant, the board of directors may elect or appoint a successor, by vote of a majority of the directors present and voting. Each such successor shall hold office for the unexpired term, and until his/her successor shall be elected or appointed and qualified, or until he sooner dies, resigns, is removed, or becomes disqualified. The board of directors shall have and may exercise all its powers notwithstanding the existence of one or more vacancies in its number as fixed by the members provided there be at least two directors in office.

ARTICLE XII
Seal
The seal of the corporation shall, subject to alteration by the board of directors, consist of a flat faced circular die with the words “Massachusetts” and “Corporate Seal”, together with the name of the corporation and the year of its organization, cut or engraved thereon.

ARTICLE XIII
Execution of Papers
Except as the board of directors may generally or in particular cases authorize the execution thereof in some other manner, all deeds, leases, transfers, contracts, bonds, notes, checks, drafts, and other obligations made, adopted or endorsed by the corporation shall be signed by the president or the treasurer.
ARTICLE XIV
Fiscal Year
Except as from time to time otherwise prescribed by the board of directors, the fiscal year of the corporation shall be June 30th.
ARTICLE XV
Amendments
These by-laws may be amended or repealed, and new by-laws may be adopted, by the vote of two-thirds of the members present at any annual meeting (or special meeting in lieu thereof) of members or at any special meeting of members called for the purpose.

Goals and Objectives

jlich3 — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:33:55 CDT

Objective	Long Term/Ongoing Goals	Short Term Goals	Accomplishments
Develop and sustain JAMbra
	Formalize the JAMbra organization
		Elect board members and officers	Complete
		Develop bylaws for the organization	In progress
		File with the State of Mass. for official status	In progress
	Make meetings flexible to fit residential and business needs		Meeting times changed for greater inclusion
	Preserve and protect current residential and business concerns
	Keep communication open between residents and businesses		Website, email, and wiki created
	Develop communication networks
		Create a JAMbra directory for area businesses
		Develop an information sheet with city contacts to address specific concerns	Publicized Division of Neighborhood Services brochure
Development Issues and Concepts
	Encourage developments that promote a harmonious residential and business community		Continuing contact with DPD about neighborhood development
		Share vision for Early Garage retail spaces	Presentation of concerns to Economic Development subcommittee of the City Council, Met with representative from Aarons Rental
	Learn and study current urban design trends
	Ensure that throughout the development of Lowell, all groups work together to connect the Downtown, JAM, and Hamilton Canal districts to Gallagher Terminal and with each other as an expanded, cohesive downtown.
		Represent JAMbra with coming Hamilton Canal charrette	Heavy attendance by JAMbra members
		Represent neighborhood with other area neighborhood development meetings	Meetings with Architectural Heritage Foundation, Lowell Community Health and ensuing attendance at monthly meeting. Outreach to WINN Development about traffic and greater involvement in neighborhood.
	Ensure the JAM area blends new buildings, old renovation and street scapes with historic downtown
		Utilize State and Federal park resources
		Identify and mark historic landmarks
		Develop preservations and maintenance plan
Connection and Interaction
	Improve connections to the Gallagher Terminal
		Increase public awareness of current transportation options
	Improve walking and traffic connections with other areas
		Canal Overpass	Update: the CCC has formed a subcommittee to study this issue
	Connect residents and businesses
		Create a neighborhood festival	JAMBRAree
		Neighborhood gatherings	Clean-up day
	Connect JAMbra concerns to city government		Attendance of city officials, and departments at monthly meetings
	Create a neighborhood gathering place
Promotion and Marketing
	Promote JAM neighborhood as a viable residential and business area		Lowell Sun article, Valley Patriot article. WCAP public service announcements. Clean-up day.
	Work towards a common vision to market and promote Lowell
		Encourage and draw artists in to the area
		Communicate with other groups and associations
Proactively Address Concerns and Issues
	Work with the Charter School regarding foot and traffic issues
	Work for better management of the LTLC		Closing of LTLC courtyard, JAMbra member representation at Shelter Task Force.
		Enforce cleanup of areas that allow smoking to be responsible for cigarette disposal
		Enforce dumpsters regulations to ensure they are up to code
		Identify and enforce signage and lighting code
	Work to address neighborhood concerns of proposed Hamilton Canal MEPA traffic proposal.		Sent notices to area residents and businesses about proposed plan. Encouraged members to voice their concerns.
Safety, Security and Cleanliness
	Promote a clean, welcoming environment throughout the JAM neighborhood
	Work with property owners and residents to clean facades, fix windows, and paint		Clean-up day: Weza Landscaping cleanup in front of church, McGuire and Son Painting work on 'leather building' store front.
	Eliminate waste and inappropriate debris
		Add city trash barrels and enforce consistent pickup
		Annual or bi-annual cleanup	Clean-up day: Greg Orpen, Tim Shanahan
	Install public restrooms
	Install change machines on street for meters
	Implement a recycling program
	Better lighting and to limit dark areas
		Reinstate police foot and bicycle patrols
		Install a police substation and have more police presence
		Eliminate hangouts	identify?
		Install surveillance cameras	Karen Bell working with Princeton Protection Monitoring to develop a proposal.

Music

Je55ica — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:35:18 CDT

This page will contain information about the musical acts that will be performing at the Jambraree

Marston Stage (noon-5 p. m.):

Jen Kearney: 1 hour solo set. (Jen Kearney MySpace site) (Contact: Jennifer)

Tim Mann: (www.timmannmusic.com and www.myspace.com/timmannmusic) (Contact: Jennifer)
Latin Percussion group (Contact: ?)
Cambodian Percussion group (Contact: ?)
Lowell High Idol Marcella (Contact: ?)

*Sound equipment and engineering by:
Gary Agresti

K_Production Services

(direct) 603-858-1058

(email) info@KProductionServices.com

(web) www.KProductionServices.com

Rooftop Stage on the Early Garage (opens at 5 p.m.):

Hot Day at the Zoo: (www.hotdayatthezoo.com andwww.myspace.com/hotdayatthezoo) (Contact: Jennifer or Karen?)

Volunteering

jdayne — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:17:10 CDT

Volunteer Seeking Organizations in Lowell--Preliminary data:

Health and Welfare

Community Family The Lowell Center
236 Broadway Street Lowell, MA 978-458-4844 Anne Marchetta annem@communityfamily.org 617-381-6248 http://www.communityfamily.org/ A leader in the field of adult day health services providing specialized adult day health services for those with memory loss.

Open Pantry of Greater Lowell
200 Central Street Lowell, MA 01852 Paul Janocha or Marcy Szczepanik Szczmarcy@comcast.net 978-453-6693 http://theopenpantry.org/ Offering short-term food assistance for persons in need.

International Institute of Lowell
144 Merrimack Street, suite 202 Lowell, MA 01852 Volunteer coordinator: Mark Stevens mstevens@iilowell.org 978-459-9031 http://www.iiboston.org/iiLowell.htm Immigration and citizenship services to immigrants and refugees including refugee resettlement, education programs and legal services.

Lowell Assoc. for the Blind

Elizabeth Cannon ecannon@lowellassociationfortheblind.org 978-454-5704 http://www.lowellassociationfortheblind.org/ An organization dedicated to working with the blind and visually impaired.

The Lowell Wish Project

1 A Foundry Street Lowell, MA 01852 Donna Hunnewell donna@thewishproject.org 978-441-9474 http://www.lowellwishproject.org/ LWP provides a central place for the public to help the local needy and know that their time and goods are going out for free to the neediest clients from more than 100 social service agencies.

Civic & Enrighment

Community Gardens Greenhouse Greenhouse

located at: 220 Aiken Street Lowell, MA 01852

Janice Pokorski 978-957-8863 http://www.communitygardensgreenhouse.org/ CGG is the beautification initiative of Keep Lowell Beautiful and is dedicated to creating social change through the art of gardening, building communities from the ground up.

Lowell Historic National Park

Volunteer Coordinator: Mike Wurm mike_wurm@nps.gov 978-970-5032 http://www.nps.gov/lowe The US’s first urban national park, it features America's Industrial Revolution by exploring the growth and decline of the 19th century textile industry and how that industry tapped the waterpower of the Merrimack River. The Park also highlights cultural connections to the present and visions for the future.

Merrimack Repertory Theatre

Administrative Offices: 132 Warren Street Lowell, MA 01852-2208 John Dyson, House Manager 978-454-6324 x212. http://www.merrimackrep.org/home/ Ushering opportunities to support professional theatre in Lowell and earn great theatre-going benefits as well. The usher corps helps to create a welcoming environment for our patrons by greeting patrons, tearing tickets, passing out playbills, and serving concessions.

NESFP

New Entry Sustainable Farming Program World Peas Cooperative Community Supported Agriculture 9 Central St. Suite 402 Lowell MA 01852 Jennifer Hashley jennifer.hashley@tufts.edu http://nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu/worldpeas/index.html The goal is to enable beginning immigrant and refugee farmers sell more of their produce to new audiences at higher prices by forming a coop to combine their products with that of other small farmers and to access larger and potentially more lucrative markets.

Focus on Youth / Seniors

Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Lowell and Nashoba Valley

45 Merrimack Street Lowell, MA 01852 Dave Blanchard dave@bbbslowell.org 978-453-9339 http://www.bbbslowell.org/ BB/BS matches at risk children with caring adults to help kids find their way in our complex world.

Girls Incorporated of Greater Lowell

20 Worthen Street Lowell, MA 01852 Jen Demers jdemers@girlsinclowell.org 978-458-6259 http://www.girlsinclowell.org/ Growing up is serious business! Girls Inc inspires all girls to be strong, smart and bold through creative programs intended to instill the independence and personal responsibility girls need to succeed in a changing world.

UTEC United Teen Equality Center

34 Hurd Street Lowell, MA 01852 Juan Carlos Rivera juan@utec-lowell.org 978-441-9949 http://www.utec-lowell.org/ UTEC's mission is to be a "by teens, for teens" safe-haven for youth development and grassroots organizing.

The City's Senior Center 76 Broadway Street Lowell, MA 01854 Lynne Zounes lzounes@lowellma.gov 978-446-7200 http://www.lowellma.gov/depts/coa The Council On Aging is a Senior Citizen's Center that provides services of nutrition, health, recreation, transportation, information, and referral programs to the elderly of Lowell.

Tables on Marston St.

Je55ica — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:51:42 CDT

People and organizations who have signed up to have booth space on Marston Street for the Jamraree

(Original contact Jessica Hosman, unless otherwise stated.)

*Grayed-out names are unable to attend this year, but would like to stay on the list for next year.*

Artists/Artisans:

Catchlight Magazine
markeshbaugh@hotmail.com, www.catchlight-magazine.com/
(2'w x 8 'L) A contemporary photography magazine, published by RMR Press out of Westford, MA. Regularly features work by Lowell residents and UMass Lowell alumni.

The Lowell Friends of Photography
friendsofphotography@gmail.com, missyfarmer@gmail.com, jessicahosman@gmail.com
(This group may share a table with Catchlight Magazine) Group of students, alumni, faculty, and staff from UMass that regularly exhibit photography.

Eleni Zohdi
elenifashion@yahoo.com
(4' folding table and a tryfold type of divider to hang things.) Ayer Lofts Lowell. Eleni will be selling art.
Shanti Jain (Is unable to participate this year, but keep her in mind for next year)
shantiphoto@gmail.com, www.shantijain.com
Wedding/event/portrait photographer will set up a booth and possibly offer inexpensive portrait shots at the booth.
Laurie Simko
laurie@simkoeyedesign.com, l.simko@comcast.net, www.simkoeyedesign.com
Simko Eye Design
Laurie will display her jewelry and paintings. Table: 4' long x 2.5' deep.
Ellen "Ema" Kilroy (Ema K Designs)
ema@emakdesigns.com,www.emakdesigns.com, and http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5198138
She is a lampwork artist from Lunenberg, who also shares studio/storefront space with several other artists on Main Street in Fitchburg. She makes her own glass beads and jewelry, as well as wine stoppers, fan pulls, and bookmarks. Space size needed: 10x10.
Hali Vik
hali.vik@gmail.com
Lowell artist that will display paintings and photos for sale. Will also do face painting. Will have 7 by 10 square ft space (for 7-ft table and room for face-painting chairs). See below for some examples.

Veronica Holmes: (won't be able to make it this year, but please keep her in mind for next year's event.)
veronica@vpholmesart.com
Pat Wymore (Not confirmed yet)
patwymore@comcast.net, (Click here for website.)
Chunky, fused glass, lampwork beads, pendants & all Custom Designed Jewelry by Pat Wymore. Bright colors & one of a kind. Necklaces, bracelets, earrings. ankle bracelets & bead work designs. 6 to 8 ft table.
lowercase p
bk.for.the.lowercase@gmail.com, www.lowercasep.com
(4x4') A Lowell band who will set up a table to promote themselves, with free cds, stickers, etc.
Mark Tourville
mt109rs@comcast.net, www.myspace.com/marktourville
(6x6' or 6x8') Will have a table to showcase t-shirts he has screenprinted, as well as posters and stickers.
Isaiah Stephens
isaiahkiethstephens@yahoo.com, http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=9701381, www.isaiahs.deviantart.com.
(10-12') Will showcase some of his art (mostly drawings).
Lolita Demers (Not confirmed yet)
info@potterscreations.com, www.potterscreations.com
Will display her decorative and functional pottery, jewelry (lampwork, fused, and beaded). Needs 10x10' for booth, possibly will set up a canopy over booth.
Penny Cox
pennysStudio@comcast.net, Classes blog: www.pcoxstudio.blogspot.com/
One-of-a-kind organic and unusual jewelry using various metals and embellishments. Pcox handcrafted jewelry designs. Will set up10x10 Craft Hut tent, which she will share with Deirdre Grunwald (below).
Deirdre McCullough Grunwald
bill-n-dd@earthlink.net
Will display cards and reproductions, primarily Celtic, some originals. Will share craft tent with Penny Cox.
Sandra Price
sandra_price@comcast.net, www.mybarefootbooks.com/sandraprice
She will be displaying Barefoot Books, Celebrating Art and Story: children’s books, puppets, music CD’s and more. The books celebrate diversity, art, imagination and creativity in children and in all of us! 6-8 feet of table space needed.

Hope E. Woomer,Gothic Faerie Designs

Fyrel_Darkfyre@yahoo.com
Will have a small table and a couple of small displays for the sides--more than likely only 5x10'. She will be displaying hand-crafted beaded jewelry of all types, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, anklets, rings and such as that. She has netted rings (these are rings that are entirely made from beads and look almost like honeycombs), earrrings (some are made with semi-precious stones, some with glass beads), bracelets of all types (woven by hand in a stitch called peyote stitch, some are strung simply), and necklaces (most are strung simply with focal beads, most with semi-precious stones). Everything is made with sterling silver or copper findings.

Entertainment:

Kyle Barren of Awakening Spirit: Faerie Card Readings. (www.scentinthyme.com) Needs space for 2 chairs and one card table. (Contact: Jennifer)
Barbara Moura:Certified Angel Card Reader.Needs space for 2 chairs and one card table. (Contact: Jennifer)
Anna Murphy:Tarot Card Reader. (http://www.nancydruid.org)Needs space for 2 chairs and one card table. (Contact: Jennifer)
Donna Levin: Tarot Cards (Contact: Jennifer)
Lisa O'Mally: Angel Cards (Contact: Jennifer)
Carnival game and public art workshop from the Revolving Museum: Will be located at corner of Marston Street and Jackson Street. Takes up a large space. (Contact Jennifer)
Fire Department: Will bring their Smoke House and at least one fire engine for visitors to check out. Will probably be located on Jackson Street, at the end of Marston. (Contact: Karen)
Trinity Ambulance: Will bring an ambulance for visitors to see. Will be in same location with fire department. (Contact: Karen?)
The Artship: family oriented art activity. (Will also sell bottled water) (Contact: Jennifer)
Hali Vik: Face painting (see her details above, under artist tables.)
Francis Junget Face painting (still waiting for confirmation) CJUNGET@comcast.net, www.otwdesigns.net

Music:

Jen Kearney: acoustic guitar, solo (Contact: Jennifer)
Tim Mann: ukelele, solo (Contact: Jennifer)
Marcella Cruz: Idol finalist (Contact: Jennifer)
Tim Bergeron: Idol Finalist (Contact: Jennifer)
Cambodian Percussion Group (Contact: Jennifer)
Latin Percussion Group (Contact: Jennifer)
Hot Day at the Zoo: (after party) (Contact: Jennifer)

Business exhibits:

The Club: Will have an exhibit on Marston Street. (Contact: Karen)
Lowell Community Health Center: Will have an exhibit on Marston Street. (Contact: Bob Dugar)
Cool: Will have a Destination Lowell exhibit on Marston Street. (Contact: LZ or Jennifer)
New Cafe Theater and Remax Prestige (Cottonhouse Lofts II): Will have an exhibit on Marston Street. (Contact: Jim L.)

Food:

Brew'd Awakening Coffeehaus and Monkeys (ice cream): (www.brewdawakening.com/) Andy will set up a combination Brew'd/Monkeys table, with ice cream and some coffee-like thing, plus cookies. (Contact: Jessica)
Eggroll Cafe: (Contact is Meng, meng@eggrollcafe.com) http://www.eggrollcafe.com/ Eggroll cafe will sell food at the event. Meng would like to meet and visit the site and find out where their table will be. (Contact: Jessica)
The Artship: Bottled water for sale (see entertainment section).

*Don't need booth space:

1 Clown, 1 juggler, and 2 stiltwalkers: Will roam Marston Street from noon-4 p.m. (Contact: Karen?)

Artists in gallery

Je55ica — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:40:40 CDT

On this page you will find information about the various artists whose work will be shown in the Marston building during the event.

Upper floors of the Marston:

Michael Ulman (www.michaelulman.com)
Kelly Carmody (www.kellycarmody.com)
Christine Li
Shanti Jain (www.shantijain.com)
Raea Zani (www.raeazani.com)
Ashlee Welz Smith (www.welzsmith.com)
Marla Sweeney (www.marlasweeney.com)
Leah Giberson (www.iwasonce.com)
Jessica Hosman (www.jessicahosman.com)
Ann Hirsch (http://home.att.net/~hirsch.a/AHirschPortfolio/)
Lisa Perkins (http://lisamperkins.com/illustration.php)
Catalina Viejo Lopez de Roda - Painting
Sean Flood - Painting
Greg Thielker - Painting

First floor gallery:

1. Monika Ohri: Studied Biology and Photography at UMass Lowell. She currently resides in Lawrence, MA. Monika will be showing photographs from a series of images she took in India. (Examples below)

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2. Sarah Coughtry: Sarah Coughtry graduated from UMass Lowell in 2002 with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Fine Art Photography. In October of 2007 she traveled to the islands of Cape Verde and spent time exploring the culture, land and people of the small island of Fogo, population 37,000. Although it is impossible to capture the depth, intricacies, and soul of a culture with any art form, the following series offers a glimpse into her experiences through her own photographs and the words of Callie Flood, Peace Corps Volunteer in Fogo and fellow UML alumni.

Sarah currently lives in Woburn and is the program coordinator for the eating disorders program at Walden Behavioral Care, Waltham MA. She is working toward her Masters in Mental Health Counseling. (sarahcoughtry@gmail.com)

All images silver gelatin prints, 11x14, 35mm, 100 ISO.

Photos will be displayed with excerpts taken from Callie Flood's blog about her experiences living in Cape Verde: http://acrossthepond-callie.blogspot.com/

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3. Shanti Jain: Studied Photography at UMass Lowell. She currently works as a freelance photographer and lives in Lowell. She will be showing a series of color Holga photos documenting the "Lowell flood." To see more of her work, visit her Web site at www.shantijain.com. (Shanti will also be showing other work upstairs in the ArtHouse during the Jambraree.)

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4. Adam Fraser: Studied Computer Science and Photography at UMass Lowell. Will be showing a series of portraits. See more of his work here: http://5dam.deviantart.com/. "It was October of 2004, autumn was in full swing in New England and I became interested in the spirit of this theatrical season. Playful yet macabre, it is the most poetic time of year. I was fortunate to work with a model who was caught up in the mood as I was."

Both prints remain "Untitled".
Both are silver gelatin prints.
$200 each.

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5. Tim Cheney: Timothy Cheney's work is primarily comprised of landscape, architecture, and nature. Tim shots digital but will often use an antique manual lens on a digital body to create a unique look to his images.Tim is influenced by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Shana and Robert Parkeharrison, and Jerry Uelsmann.

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6. Heather Szafran: Studied English and Photography at UMass Lowell. See more of her work here: http://www.myspace.com/missmp1.

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7. Jen Brunelle: Is currently studying Photography at UMass Lowell. She currently works at a greenhouse in Billerica.

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8. Amanda Rochette: (Amanda_Rochette@student.uml.edu) Isin her senior year studyingSociology at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Her photography focuses on compositions that draw the eye to the interplay of light, shadow, and texture. Her interests and inspirations include her French-Canadian heritage, indie-rock, jazz & the local music scene as well as her family and friends.

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9. Megan Lewis: Studied Photography at UMass Lowell. Excerpt from her writing: "It is safe to say that life happens when you are making plans and we often define ourselves by those bumps in the road. For myself I define who I am as an artist and as an individual. I am one in the same however my work often portrays a darker side of my personality that is only shared through my photography and writings. I often wonder why I am drawn, at times unknowingly, to darker images and produce such work. Perhaps that can be explained by the two images I have chosen to share."

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10. Melissa Santarpio: Studied Art and Photography at UMass Lowell. See more of her work here: http://www.melissasantarpio.com/.

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11. Missy Farmer: (missy.farmer@gmail.com) Fine Arts Major, Aesthetics and Critical Studies Minor at UMass Lowell, Graduating Spring '09. Missy works at Camp Harbor View as a counselor and art instructor to offer children from Boston's at-risk neighborhoods an experience to grow, learn, and have fun. Much of her work has to do with people and their relationships to one another and their surroundings. She also enjoys working with performance art and sculpture, and she is working on combining the three mediums.

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12. Katherine Merrill: Is currently studying Photography at UMass Lowell.

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13. Michelle Ruszczyk:With these images I am finding the simplicity of complex places. Taken all over Boston, MA, and New York, NY, I look through the lens and focus on shape, line, perspective, color, and composition. Bringing the photographs back to their most fundamental elements by getting up close with qualities of these cities. When walking down the streets, I find the things people don’t always see or acknowledge. I am constantly observing, not only the streets of the city, but everywhere. I feel I am most successful shooting when I am aware of all my surroundings.

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14. Sergio Velazquez: (http://photo.net/photos/CUBANO) A local photographer currently living in Lowell, MA, Sergio captures everyday images by taking a closer look at what could easily be passed by in the daily rush. With a simple approach, he makes something special out of the ordinary.

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15. Mark Eshbaugh: (http://www.markeshbaugh.com/) Teaches photography at UMass Lowell. More details to follow.

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16. Giovanna Aviles: aviles.giovanna@gmail.com

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17. Daniel Coury:http://danielcoury.com

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18. Thaddeus Miles: http://www.tmilesphotography.com/

JAMbraree

Je55ica — Thu, 22 May 2008 20:13:09 CDT

Event Information

What: JAMBRAree, a Festival
When: Saturday June 14th, Noon until 5:00
Afterparty on the roof of the Early Garage beginning at 5:00

Where: On and around Marston Street including the Edward J. Early Jr. Parking Facility, Lowell Community Charter Public School, and the Marston Building

JAMBRAree is a showcase and celebration of our community. Much like our neighborhood, the festival is a diverse, inclusive opportunity for residents, businesses, and artists, to come together in the spirit of cooperation and change. It is a day to showcase our uniqueness, and celibrate our accomplishments with each other, Lowell, and the Greater Boston area.

Event/Sponsorship 2008.pdf

•Become a sponsor of JAMBRAree:

Please contact Karen Bell 978 459-7248 or karen@theclub-lowell.com

•Display and sell art works, jewelery, ceramics, fiber art, etc.:

Please contact Jessica Hosman at jessicahosman@gmail.com

•Getting your organization involved in the event:

Please contact Bob Dugar 978-746-3095 or bobdu@lchealth.org

Calendar

jlich3 — Tue, 20 May 2008 09:12:51 CDT

If you would like permission to add to this calendar, or link it to yours, send an email to info@jambra.org and the email of your Goolge account.

JAMbra Wiki

jlich3 — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:06:00 CDT

These space is designed as a working document to interact, explore, and consider how we can work together to work towards a common vision for our neighborhood. Please edit, add, and create openly and freely.

JAM Images

jlich3 — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 19:22:23 CST

Lowell Transitional Living Center	JAM Garage, opening January '08	160 Middlesex renovation coming in '08.
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New Calender

jlich3 — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:08:37 CST

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