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!
2Slick Jazz Quintet
Fronted by two of Boston’s most acclaimed trombonists, 2Slick explores the traditional arrangements done by the legendary J.J. Johnson and Kai Winding as well as exciting new arrangements of jazz standards. Wayne Branco and Steve Piermarini know a bit about playing the trombone. As sidemen, they’ve performed with a variety of artists such as Arturo Sandoval and the New Kids on the Block, and at venues from the Blue Note in Osaka, Japan, to Carnegie Hall. Backed by a fantastic rhythm section including Stephan Arsenault on bass, John Arcaro on piano, and Mark Branco on drums, this promises to be a swinging concert you won’t want to miss!
Funded by a grant from the Music Performance Trust Fund. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Lawrence Library. Free and open to the public. 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. |
Nissitissit String Quartet: Musical Reflections
Re-experiencing the music of our childhood arouses meaningful memories, often evoking whole scenarios from the most impressionable time of our lives. Join us at 7pm for a program of music from the Muppets, Disney, Warner Brothers cartoons, Mary Poppins, 1960’s TV shows, Willie Wonka, Charlie Brown specials, Boston Pops favorites, and John Williams themes such as ET among other beloved music from our youth. Whether you’re 5 or 75, these iconic sounds are familiar and heartwarming.
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. This concert is funded by the Pepperell Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Donations for PACH, our local food pantry, are welcome at all of our music events.
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.
Stream our music events
If you missed past concerts, you can watch them through
Pepperell Community Media's Video on Demand.