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Massachusetts Artist’s Work Featured in New Smithsonian Exhibition
The detail is mind boggling. And the engineering, craftsmanship, and design are just what one would expect from maritime historian and ship modeler Erik Ronnberg, Jr. He called a few months ago to...
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“Old-school” visitor comments arrive in the mail
A big box of photocopied comment cards arrived in the mail today. Visitors to Keepers of Tradition: Art and Folk Heritage in Massachusetts took the time to scribble down their reactions on printed...
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Fishermen and Farmers Find Common Ground at Working Waterfront Festival
Great weather and great programming! We suggest heading down to New Bedford this weekend for the Working Waterfront Festival. If you haven’t guessed, this year’s theme is surf and turf. In promoting...
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Traditional Artists win MCC Fellowships
At first glance, this year’s two fellowships in the traditional arts seem a study in contrasts. One represents an age-old Yankee craft; the other, an ancient West African musical tradition. Yet...
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Working Waterfront Festival: Come Celebrate America’s Oldest Industry
Great weather and great programming! We suggest heading down to New Bedford this weekend for the 7th annual Working Waterfront Festival. This year’s theme is All in One Boat: the Cultural Mosaic of...
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Veronica Robles & her Mariachi
To help celebrate International Women’s Month, the Lowell Folklife Series is pleased to present Veronica Robles with her Mariachi. Known affectionately by fans as La Mera, Mera, Robles is widely...
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Model Making: Ship Models & Pipe Organs
On Sunday afternoon, April 21st, the Lowell Folklife Series will present an intriguing program featuring three master craftsmen. Joining us will be National Heritage Fellow and shipwright Harold A....
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