Take in the Arts This Weekend

If you’re looking to stay indoors, but want to get out and do something this weekend, stop by LowellArts.  Friday and Saturday evening House Concerts will take place and on Sunday a meet the artist reception will give visitors a chance to check out the new exhibit and see some of the people behind the displayed artwork.  

Rock On
House Concerts are LowellArts’ way of combining visual and auditory art.  Those attending concerts can sit and listen or take some time to explore the current exhibit at the gallery.  The concerts feature artists from West Michigan, but this weekend’s performances are from two groups who call Lowell home.

The new year of House Concerts kicks off tonight at 7pm with The Preservers.  With two of the members home on break from college, the band is back together again.  From their bio on the LowellArts webpage the band is described as “Talented young rockers from Lowell who play short rock tunes, psychedelic jams, and lengthy ballads. They verse in styles anywhere from folk to punk…”  During intermission those interested in participating in a white elephant album gift exchange should bring a wrapped record album.  

Tickets for this concert are $5 if purchased prior to the event or $7 at the door.  Tickets can be purchased by visiting the LowellArts website.

If one concert isn’t enough in one weekend, you’re in luck.  Saturday at 7pm The Bruce Matthews Band will entertain.  We previously wrote about their CD release, which will be part of this concert.  Music in the style of rock, folk, ballads and more will performed this evening.  

Tickets for this concert are $10 if purchased prior to the event or $12 at the door.  Tickets can be purchased by visiting the LowellArts website.

But Wait!  There’s More!
A new exhibit is set up and ready to be seen in the LowellArts gallery.  Grand Valley Artists have provided pieces of various mediums for viewing pleasure.  This is a juried exhibition, meaning participants’ work was selected by a group or individual based on requirements which have been set forth which could include, but are not limited to, technical skill, creativity, and use of medium.  

Grand Valley Artists is oldest art group in Michigan having been founded in 1957.  Artists of all levels and mediums participate in the group through meeting, discussing, and creating art as they grow and learn.  

Sunday, January 7 from 2pm-4pm a reception, where some of the artists will be on site, will kick off the official opening of the new exhibit.  If you can’t make it to the opening, artwork will be on display through February 10 and can be viewed during LowellArts’ open hours.  They are located at 223 W. Main and are open Tuesday – Friday 10pm-6pm and Saturday 10am-5pm.  There is no charge to walk through the gallery.  

 

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