Art & Music in the Gallery
Since 1901, the Lawrence Library has hosted art exhibitions and live music performances.
Art
The Gallery hosts a new exhibit every month.
Annual highlights are the Squanicook Colonial Quilt Guild show in the spring, and the student art show in the summer. In December, the Gallery transforms into a winter wonderland!
See video of past shows on our YouTube channel.
Open Mic Nights
Open Mic Night is held each month on the 3rd Friday night (September through May), hosted by guest emcees. If you are interested in being an emcee, please contact Deb at email hidden; JavaScript is required. Join us!
Scott and Enid Concert
Join us for an intimate evening of music featuring Enid Ames and Scott Matsumoto. Enid, a soulful singer-songwriter whose contemporary folk songs explore the big questions of life, will share her own heartfelt compositions alongside new collaborations with Scott. Scott, a master of acoustic fingerstyle guitar, will showcase his percussive, melodic playing, blending influences from Andy McKee and Tommy Emmanuel. Together, they promise a night of dynamic performances that blend introspective lyrics with intricate guitar work.
Music events are held in the intimate, smoke-free environment of the Art Gallery. Fantastic acoustics draw musicians and listeners from throughout New England. All programs are free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30. Light refreshments are available; coffee and refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library. Donations for PACH, our local food pantry, are welcome at all of our music events.
Funded by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
Classical Concert Series
Classical Concert Series: Seth McLeod and Dave McLellan "Ten String Festival” comprises veteran guitarist Dave McLellan and emerging cello virtuoso Seth MacLeod, presenting an exciting program of classic works in new settings. The duo performs music from the Rococo cellist/composer Luigi Boccherini, the 19th century genius Franz Schubert, the King of Tango Nuevo Astor Piazzolla, ending with the iconic Seven Spanish Folk Songs by Manuel de Falla. The combination of cello and guitar is full and rich; listeners will be covered in a wash of sound. Music events are held in the intimate, smoke-free environment of the Art Gallery. Fantastic acoustics draw musicians and listeners from throughout New England. All programs are free and open to the public. Coffee and light refreshments available. This concert series is funded in part by a grant from the Pepperell Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Additional funding provided by the Friends of the Library. Doors open at 6:30. Light refreshments are available; coffee and refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library. Donations for PACH, our local food pantry, are welcome at all of our music events. |
Stream our music events
If you missed past concerts, you can watch them through
Pepperell Community Media's Video on Demand.