April 16th, 2010
7 pm to 10 pm


Contact:
Mike Kit
Eggroll Cafe 110 University Ave
Lowell, MA 01854

(978) 970-3411
mike@eggrollcafe.com

Rising Minds Benefits Show - Friday, April 16th, 2010 7 pm to 10 pm

Student bridges music and community

Lowell SUN Article By Rachel R. Briere, rbriere@lowellsun.com
Updated: 03/30/2010 08:25:34 AM EDT

LOWELL -- Josh Beetler believes in the power of a tune. The 22-year-old UMass Lowell student says crafting melodies together creates a sense of community.

"Music can help people thousands of miles away no matter if they can hear it or not," he said. "With music, everyone can come together and celebrate regardless of what they're celebrating." As the president of the university's Performance Club and a volunteer at Rising Minds, a local non-profit which through education outreach tries to bridge cultural, economical and developmental gaps worldwide, Beetler was interested in merging the two for a common cause. The result became a benefit concert at the Eggroll Café in Lowell next month. "One of the things we as a group want, is to help out by building a sense of community," Beetler said. "This isn't just a concert, it's a strong connection between music and community." The acoustic show will feature four musicians -- all UMass Lowell music performance majors -- Beetler, Travis McGuire, Matt Corcoran and Clara Berry. All are diverse and unique in their execution on stage, Beetler says, making the evening palatable for everyone's tastes. "It's the club's first show. We're setting the bar high by helping a great cause with great music," Beetler said.

All proceeds from the show will benefit one of Rising Mind's projects -- Los Patojos, a school in Jocotenango, Guatemala. Los Patojos offers classes to children focusing on skill development, critical thinking, academics, creative expression and self-esteem. The concert at the hip college klatch on University Avenue around the corner from North Campus is Friday, April 16, from 7 to 10 p.m. There is a $5 cover charge. There will also be raffle tickets for gift certificates to local eateries as well as items from Guatemala.

Beetler, who grew up in Taunton and has lived in Lowell for the last five years while attending college, wants to use his talents on guitar, drums, bass and piano to bring people together. He says no matter the age, language, culture, religion or race, a song can touch anyone's soul and move them into action. He added, "Before language, there was music. It's one of the few characteristics that separates us from animals. Animals can't create music, but even a newborn can react and move to the beat." For more information on the benefit show, e-mail joshbeetler@gmail.com or visit www.eggrollcafe.com. For more on Rising Minds and Los Patojos, visit www.risingminds.org.

Read more: http://www.lowellsun.com/ci_14784343#ixzz0l8UmAdpU

February 12th, 2010
7 pm to 10 pm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Meng Kit
Eggroll Cafe 110 University Ave
Lowell, MA 01854

(978) 970-3411
meng@eggrollcafe.com

Michael Baier's Photo Gallery - Friday, February 12th, 2010 7 pm to 10 pm

On Friday, February 12th, 2010, Michael Baier will be showcasing his collection of photographic work. The reception will be from 7 pm to 10 pm.

Michael is currently a combined BS/MS Electrical Engineering student at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell with a passion for art. In the engineering center, he is currently leading a team on the development of an advanced biometrics device. And when he returns home, he resumes painting his on-going creative mural. "Art and engineering are both strong passions of mine. Both are really an amalgamation of creativity, persistence and diligence," says Michael.

Each of Michael's images are individually striking, colorfully vibrant and almost surreal; some captures are adventurous, some are serene, while a few exhibit a subtle lurking eeriness. Michael's gallery is sure to hold your eye and intrigue your mind.

Open Mic will concurrently commence at 8 pm and there will be live performances by several local artists.

December 18th, 2009
7 pm to Midnight
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Meng Kit
Eggroll Cafe 110 University Ave
Lowell, MA 01854

(978) 970-3411
meng@eggrollcafe.com

This year's annual Friends of Photography FotoFrenzy 2009 exhibition will be at Eggroll Cafe on Friday, December 18th, 2009. Over 20 artists from Friends of Photography will be showcasing their favorite work. The event is open to public and will start from 7 pm to midnight. There will be a live jazz band performing, a silent auction and raffle drawing. In the past, it has been one of Eggroll Cafe's biggest events.

The Friends of Photography is a group of students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends at UMass Lowell that share a love for photography. While they are based in Lowell, their arms have reached all over the globe.

The FotoFrenzy event is a benefit show to help the group continue to grow and spread their arms. The support from the show will help them to gain exposure for the artists and their careers. This year's FotoFrenzy is curated by Giovanna Aviles.
           
The Eggroll Café will be serving their full menu of food and drinks, including their fresh bentos, hand crafted fusion eggrolls and gourmet coffee. They’re full list of beer, while, fruitini’s and sake will also be available.

Celebrate life through photography with a diverse and passionate group. Kick back, relax and enjoy good art, music and food with friends and family!

For more information, visit www.friendsofphoto.org or www.eggrollcafe.com.

May 9th, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Tinaly Kit
tkit@andover.edu

Case McQuillen
cmcquillen@andover.edu

Meng Kit
Eggroll Cafe
110 University Ave
Lowell, MA 01854

meng@eggrollcafe.com
(978) 970-3411

Please join us for the opening of the photo exhibition ‘INSPIRED’ on Saturday evening, May 9th from 6 pm to 9 pm at Eggroll Cafe, 110 University Avenue, Lowell, Massachusetts. The exhibit will showcase Tina Kit’s photography of the Teenage Arts Group of Lowell as she captures the inspiration of each artist in the midst of their creations. TAG is a program at the Revolving Museum that promotes the artistic expression of Lowell's youth. Tina has been following several of these emerging artists and her series tell 'the story of the artist behind the art.'

There will also be a silent auction for each of the displays along with a raffle ticket drawing. All proceeds will benefit the Revolving Museum.

The event will also be featuring performances by local jazz band Moving Forward and singer Casey McQuillen of Phillips Academy Andover. We truly look forward to seeing you!

For detailed information, please contact Tinaly Kit:
tkit@andover.edu

April 18th, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Kate Chadbourne
kate@realmsofsilver.com
Celticbeat95@aol.com
(603) 689-3337

Meng Kit
Eggroll Cafe
110 University Ave
Lowell, MA 01854

meng@eggrollcafe.com
(978) 970-3411

Kate Chadbourne to Perform at Egg Roll Cafe

Irish American harpist and singer Kate Chadbourne will perform songs from her new release The Irishy Girl from 6:30 PM-7:30 PM on April 18th at the Egg Roll Cafe, 110 University Avenue, Lowell, Massachusetts, at the Opening Reception of The Celtic Art of Arthur W. Ketchen.

Kate Chadbourne who holds a PHD in Celtic from Harvard University and who teaches there, is well known local musical artist whose work is highly regarded in the Celtic musical scene in the greater Boston area.

The latest CD by the Lunenburg resident The Irishy Girl is a collection of time honored traditional songs from both Celtic tradition and from great writer/singers like Frank Harte such as the "Song of the Seals," Fear a Bhata," "Henry Joy," and

"The Flowers of Magherally," where she combines recognizeable tradition with powerful fresh interpretation. She is supported instrumentally on the album by Seamus Connolly of Boston College, Matt Heaton, prime mover behind the Boston Celtic Music Fest, and Valerie Thompson.

Copies of The Irishy Girl will be on sale at the Opening Reception. The event is free.

For further information about Kate:
http://www.katechadbourne.com

April 18th, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Meng
Eggroll Cafe 110 University Ave
Lowell, MA 01854

(978) 970-3411
meng@eggrollcafe.com

Celtic Paintings of Arthur W. Ketchen

Painter, calligrapher, printmaker Arthur W. Ketchen will exhibit paintings at Egg Roll Cafe, 110 University Avenue, Lowell, Massachusetts, from April 3-30. There will be an Opening from 6 PM-8 PM on April 18th. Arthur W. Ketchen is an artist who draws upon the visual culture of his ancient Irish, Welsh, Scots roots to creat an art which is at once abstract and filled with meaning using both older media such as Casein and Egg Tempera, and Watercolor, and modern, such as Acrylic, Collage, and Watersoluble Oil.

An example of Arthur W. Ketchen's work with ancient themes: The Hanter Dro series is based upon a combination of square pattern motifs combined with a tight interlace that correlates to a hanter dro-a Breton dance where the participants are very closely linked when they join hands. Eight Nations refers to the actual eight nations where a Celtic cultural legacy is both the base and a continuing presence: Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Brittany(in France), Cornwall(In England), Asturias, Galicia (in Spain). By linking these together in a spiral and interlace pattern Arthur Ketchen emphasizes what Celts have in common and certainly how they have combined in the New World(United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia).

Arthur W. Ketchen is a calligrapher for several local organizations. He is Assistant Editor of Celtic Beat magazine. Arthur W. Ketchen is also noted as a teacher of Calligraphy and Celtic Design. He is best known as the designer of the National Parks monument for St. Patrick's On The Acre in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Distinghuished Irish American harpist and singer Kate Chadbourne will be giving a feature performance.

Aritst Contact:
Arthur W. Ketchen
(603) 689-3337

March 6th, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Meng
Eggroll Cafe 110 University Ave
Lowell, MA 01854

(978) 970-3411
meng@eggrollcafe.com

On Friday, March 6th, 2009, from 8pm-10pm, photographic artist Giovanna Aviles will be exhibiting her collection entitled "Searching." The reception will be featuring jazz band Moving Forward.

Artist Note:
For the past several years, it seems I have been doing one thing more than anything else: searching. Searching for protection, but also for comfort, adventure, and a revelation with my eyes closed.  I feel like a little girl who would love to spend her days sleepwalking through this big world. While it may seem like she doesn’t know her way most of the time, I know what she is looking for and together I am sure we will find it.

Giovanna Aviles
aviles.giovanna@gmail.com

February 6th, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Meng
Eggroll Cafe 110 University Ave
Lowell, MA 01854

(978) 970-3411
meng@eggrollcafe.com

From 8pm-10pm, on Friday, February 6th, 2009, there will be a reception to celebrate the photography of artist and student of UMASS Lowell, Curran Kelleher. During the reception, local folk band, Bella Birds will be the musical entertainment.

Artist Note:
I'm Curran Kelleher, a computer science student at UMass Lowell. I spent August 2007 to August 2008 in Darmstadt, Germany, studying, working, and traveling. I took lots of pictures, and chose the best of the year to put up at the Eggroll Cafe.

I'm infinitely grateful that I had the opportunity to live abroad for a year. I saw so much, and I learned a lot. I was humbled by learning German and being forced to adapt - to bag my own groceries, to be served coffee in mugs rather than paper cups, to use public transportation all the time, and to try to fit into society as a stranger in a strange land. I was awed by the beauty of Europe, and the cultural differences - the way people actually live day to day - which had before only been distant and irrelevant to my American life.

I hope that through these photographs and blog entries I can share with those interested at least a piece what its like to spend time abroad. The journey as a whole has transformed my perspective of the human race. Unfortunately, the entirety of a year's experience is inexpressible. It's made up of fragments, so the best I can do is show you a few fragments.

All photos are on sale for $30 each, frame and all. Please feel free to contact me at curran.kelleher@gmail.com for any reason. Links to the original blog and all the many photos from my year in Europe can be found at curransoft.com.

I hope you enjoy the exhibit!

January 23rd , 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Meng
Eggroll Cafe 110 University Ave
Lowell, MA 01854

(978) 970-3411
meng@eggrollcafe.com

From 5pm-8pm, on Saturday, January 31st, 2009, there will be a reception to celebrate the photography of local artist Linda Williamson. During the reception, jazz band, Moving Forward will be the entertainment for this already eventful night.

Artist Note:
Photography is my everything, after family and friends of course. My belief is that there is a truth in each photograph I take, be it of a person, place, or thing. Every time I look through the lens of my camera I'm magically set of on a Journey of beauty, peacefulness and preservation. The places I go give me a piece of mind, and a balance of soul just from their essence. I'm preserving, a memory, finding the truth and communicating it back to anyone that can relate and shares in these beliefs. My ultimate goal is to put a smile on someone’s heart and touch their inner beauty with images of the world that shapes us just by it's existence. I can only hope that you the viewer find the same passion for my photography as I do, and if you do, then I have truly succeeded.

For more information and work, please visit www.lindawilliamsonphotography.com.

October 17th, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Meng
Eggroll Cafe 110 University Ave
Lowell, MA 01854

(978) 970-3411
meng@eggrollcafe.com

On Saturday October 17th, 2008, there will be a reception to celebrate the photography of Dawei Ye from 7pm - 10pm. During the reception the Mill City Trio, a local jazz with two CD releases, will be performing for everyone. Please check out their latest release "Solstice" available at http://cdbaby.com/cd/millcitytrio.

Dawei is a consultant works for a bank. While his job keeps him at the computers most of the time, he tries to find himself more in the photography. Dawei focuses his photography on the streets, especially in Boston, where he lives. He captures the rhythm on the streets, freeze the moments and make them forever.

This exhibition is a set of street photographs captured in Boston, New York and Washington D.C., from 2005 to 2008, including four new images from his recent work.

For more information and to see more of his work, please visit: http://www.aperturezero.com/

August 16th, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Meng
Eggroll Cafe 110 University Ave
Lowell, MA 01854

(978) 970-3411
meng@eggrollcafe.com

On Saturday August 16th, 2008, Alicia Carlson will be exhibiting her photographs of the undeveloped beach areas of Race Point beach in Cape Cod. Alicia also gives you a closer look at the peaceful sunsets by the beach shore. Alicia's photos display an ultimate sensation of undisturbed serenity.

Alicia is an associate director at WHDH-TV and photographer from the Boston area. Alicia aims to capture a lot of detail in her landscape photography - you will see reflections, textures, strong color, and a definitely sense of place. She wants people to notice everyday scenes they would normally overlook.

The collection of photos being displayed are from a 2006 trip to Cape Cod with the Boston Photography Center

For more information and to see more of her work, please visit:
http://www.aliciacarlsonphotography.com
http://www.bostonphotographycenter.com

June 15th, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Meng
Eggroll Cafe 110 University Ave
Lowell, MA 01854

(978) 970-3411
meng@eggrollcafe.com

On Friday, June 27th, 2008, David Kelleher will be showcasing his photographs of a 2002 visit to China, celebrating the shapes, colors and patterns found in Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, and Guilin. This China collection includes photographs of the Great Wall, the Terracotta Army, and other exquisite images that have begun display on the walls of the Eggroll Cafe.

David is a photographer, videographer, animator, and web designer living in Somerville, MA. He has exhibited his travel, city, and landscape images in galleries and shows in Newbury Street and other Boston locations. He teaches media production at Emerson College and the New England Institute of Art, and is a freelance producer for a variety of photography, web, and video projects. David's work emphasizes the simple shapes, colors, and patterns in the locations he visits.

For more information about David Kelliher's multi-talented work, please visit:
http://www.davidk.net/

May 15th, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
By Sarah Lundell

Contact:
Meng
Eggroll Cafe 110 University Ave
Lowell, MA 01854

(978) 970-3411
meng@eggrollcafe.com

The Foto Frenzy is back at the Eggroll Café! In one of its biggest events of the year, the café will host the event that showcases the work of the growing photography group from UMass Lowell.

On Thursday, May 15th, 2008 the Friends of Photography of Lowell will celebrate their work at the Eggroll Café from 7pm to midnight. The Friends of Photography is a group of students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends at UMass Lowell that share a love for photography. While they are based in Lowell, their arms have reached all over the globe. Most recently, they have collaborated with the Lanti Design Institute in Finland for a series of photography workshops.

The Foto Frenzy is a benefit show to help the group continue to grow and spread their arms. The support from the show will help them to do this, as well as gain exposure for the artists and their careers. The event, curated by Missy Farmer, will showcase the work of many members of the group; the walls of the café are loaded with images of life through the eyes of the photographers.
           
The Eggroll Café will be serving their full menu of food and drinks, including their fresh bentos, hand crafted fusion eggrolls and gourmet coffee. They’re full list of beer, while, fruitini’s and sake will also be available.

Visit the Eggroll Café for their largest event of the season. Celebrate life through photo with a diverse and passionate group of people. Kick back, relax and enjoy good art, music and food with friends and family!

For more information, visit www.friendsofphoto.org or www.eggrollcafe.com.

November 27, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
By Sarah Lundell

Contact:
Meng
Eggroll Cafe 110 University Ave
Lowell, MA 01854

(978) 970-3411
meng@eggrollcafe.com

The Eggroll Café will be hosting a closing reception for photographer Shanti Jain on Thursday, November 29th from 7 to 10pm.

The striking photographs taken by Jain, a local artist, have lined the walls of the café for weeks. The photos turn emotion into something visual, illustrating its power and strength within the human race. In these portraits, the artist has stripped the subjects of their materialistic coverings, and replaced them with one element that makes them feel safe once again. Jain’s eye for what makes people unique and beautiful is widely apparent in these photos.

Jain, a UMass Lowell graduate, brings life and color to the café and all who come to view her work. Come celebrate her photography at a closing reception of the exhibit this Thursday, November 29 from 7 to 10pm at the Eggroll Café in Lowell, MA. Local musician Ryan Axford will be performing at the event, filling the café with his smooth vocals and soulful, inspiring music.

The Eggroll café will be serving their full menu of internationally inspired dishes, fusion eggrolls and gourmet coffee. They will also be offering beer, wine and their unique fruitinis.

Come to the Eggroll Café and celebrate the work of Shanti Jain while listening to soulful music and enjoying fine food and drinks, all in the company of friends and family.

For more information, visit:
http://shantijain.com
http://www.myspace.com/ryanax
http://www.eggrollcafe.com

November 20, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
By Sarah Lundell

Contact:
Meng
Eggroll Cafe 110 University Ave
Lowell, MA 01854

(978) 970-3411
meng@eggrollcafe.com

The Eggroll Café is now offering E.C. gift cards; just in time for the holidays!

The weather is beginning to turn colder. You’ve pulled all of your sweaters out and maybe even your winter jacket. You scrape off your car in the morning before going to work or class and wish you had a warm cup of coffee or hot chocolate from the Eggroll Café. And guess what! Your friends and family are thinking the same thing.

The Eggroll Café is now offering gift cards to all of its customers. The holidays are quickly approaching, and rather than giving your loved ones that sweater that they might not like, give a gift you know they’ll use.

The café offers fresh, unique bento box meals and eggrolls made from ingredients found all around the world. It also offers warm lattes and coffee, made from the fine bean of Illy coffee.

The food and drinks of the Eggroll Café warm the body and soul. Share the gift of good food and fine company with a friend or family member. Stop by the Eggroll Café and pick up a gift card today!

For more information, call the Eggroll Café staff at (978) 970-3411, visit their website at www.eggrollcafe.com, or contact Meng Kit at Meng@eggrollcafe.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
By Sarah Lundell

Contact:
Meng
Eggroll Cafe 110 University Ave
Lowell, MA 01854

(978) 970-3411
meng@eggrollcafe.com

Beginning Tuesday, June 19, the inspiring artwork of Timothy Kadish will line the walls of the Eggroll Café in Lowell, MA, bringing with them life and color that is unmatched.       

Vibrant colors and intricate detail will capture the attention and inspire all who walk into the café. The young artist, born in 1981, has always had a love of art. It wasn’t until a soccer injury, however, that he began to create artwork for himself and under his own instruction, rather than through schooling.

This opportunity lead him on a free and creative path, inspiring Kadish to travel to new destinations and draw and paint free of the traditional guidelines. The journey’s he has taken are truly reflected in his work.

In addition to the talented artists upcoming exhibits, which includes a stop at the MFA in Boston, MA, selected pieces of his work will hang at the Eggroll Café. An artists reception will be held on July 21st, 2007 from 7pm until midnight.

Come to the Eggroll Café and enjoy some fine food and beverages from its internationally inspired menu while surrounding yourself with the colors of this phenomenal young artist.

For more information on Timothy Kadish, visit www.timothykadish.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
By Sarah Lundell

Contact:
Meng
Eggroll Cafe 110 University Ave
Lowell, MA 01854

(978) 970-3411
meng@eggrollcafe.com

The Eggroll Café will celebrate the work of artist Timothy Kadish with an opening reception with the Blue Moose and the Unbuttoned Zippers scheduled to perform in September.

Local band Blue Moose and the Unbuttoned Zippers will lead the festivities with their unique sound that combines Swedish and Old Time Appalachian folk music. B-MUZ is comprised of four members, each of whom bring talent and experience to the band which is widely apparent in their music.

Andy Reiner, fiddle, is a student at Berklee College of Music. Reiner’s fiddle has special strings that allow him to play in cello range. Brownwyn Bird brings the sound of the little known nyckelharpa, while Mariel Vandersteel brings the voice of the fiddle to the mix. Both attend Berklee College of Music as well. Finally, the glue that holds the strings together is Stash Wyslouch, adding the final touch with his rhythmic guitar playing.

These musicians are truly talented and full of life, which can be seen, heard and felt in their live performances. Come experience Blue Moose and the Unbuttoned Zippers in an evening of family, friends, fine food and the arts.

The Eggroll Café will be serving their full menu for the event, which includes fine coffee and espresso drinks, fun bubble tea’s, traditional and exotic eggrolls and fresh bento box meals. The café will also be serving fine wine, beer and their original fruitini drinks.

Come celebrate the intricate work of Timothy Kadish while listening to the sounds of Blue Moose and the Unbuttoned Zippers while being in the company of great family and friends!

For more information on Blue Moose and the Unbuttoned Zippers, visit http://www.bmuz.net

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
By Sarah Lundell

Contact:
Meng
Eggroll Cafe 110 University Ave
Lowell, MA 01854

(978) 970-3411
meng@eggrollcafe.com

The Eggroll café will be hosting a closing reception to celebrate the work of artist Mark Eshbaugh on Friday, March 30 from 7 to 10pm.

Eshbaugh’s inspiring paintings have lined the walls of the café for several weeks, bringing a unique spirit to the atmosphere. The beauty of the pieces is what initially strikes the observer at first glance. Upon further observation, one notices subtle shapes and images within the beautiful painting. The spirit and life that these paintings bring to the café and to the lives of those who take the time to observe them is unmatched.

The great talent of Eshbaugh as an artist is greatly apparent in his work. He has a Bachelors of Fine Art degree in photography from the University of Massachusetts- Lowell and a Masters of Fine Arts degree in photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design. He currently teaches photography at UMass Lowell, but has taught workshops across the United States and in Europe.

Eshbaugh’s work has been featured in several publications, such as the Pinhole Journal and B&W Magazine. He has participated in over 80 exhibits around the world, is the author of several books and much more. Eshbaugh will have some books of paintings and photographs on hand at the reception to sign for the public.

Most recently, the paintings of Eshbaugh have graced the walls of the Eggroll Café. A closing reception on Friday, March 30 will celebrate this exhibit.  The artist will be on hand to talk to the public, as well as to sell his breathtaking work. Live music from Erin Davidson, a singer/songwriter from just outside Philadelphia will flow through the café for the first half of the night. The 50 Ways, a duet consisting of Brie Sullivan and Zack Root, have also been requested through popular demand, to entertain the audience during the second set. The Eggroll Café will be serving their full menu of food and drinks which includes crispy egg rolls, healthy bento box meals, hot teas, espresso drinks and fun bubble teas. Fine beer and wine, as well as a variety of fruitini drinks will also be available.

Come celebrate life through the eyes of artist Mark Eshbaugh while enjoying fine food and drinks and live music with family and friends!

For further information on Mark Eshbaugh, please visit www.markeshbaugh.com.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
By Sarah Lundell

Contact:
Meng
Eggroll Cafe 110 University Ave
Lowell, MA 01854

(978) 970-3411
meng@eggrollcafe.com

The Eggroll Café is sponsoring the annual Mothers of Rock concert, to be held Wednesday, March 7 at 7:30. The show, a tribute to women in music, is a charitable event. Half of the proceeds from the night will go to Girls Inc. of Greater Lowell.           

Mothers of Rock: A Tribute to Women in Music II will be held in UMass Lowell’s Durgin Hall. Focusing on famous female musicians, past and present, the show is sure to bring music that will fill the hearts and warm the souls of everyone in the audience. The show, which is entirely student-run by the Music and Entertainment Industry Students Association, will feature performances by UML students and faculty alike. Famous women artists to be covered include Carly Simon, Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Ani Difranco and many more. Intermission will include an art show which will feature the artwork of students from the university. The show begins at 7:30pm, will doors opening at 7pm.  

The festivities will continue after the show at the Eggroll Café. Come celebrate the music of the show and the women of rock over great food and fun drinks. Fruitini’s, beer and wine will be served in addition to the regular menu of espresso drinks, tea’s and bubble tea’s. Stop by the café from 8 to 10 to celebrate with friends!
Can’t wait until March 7? The Eggroll Café will be hosting a teaser show as a preview for the main event. The show, an opportunity for musicians to show their appreciation for women in music, will be held Thursday, February 22 from 8 to 10pm. It’s an open mic event for women to come in and perform songs of their choice. Males can also participate if they are covering a song originally performed by a woman in music. Come share the joy of women in music while enjoying wonderful food and great company!

Women in rock have been and continue to be very influential in the field of music. Come celebrate these mother’s of rock at three separate events, each guaranteeing great music and wonderful company.

Mothers of Rock website: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=36955447

Lowell | The Lowell Friends of Photography (www.friendsofphoto.org) will host a reception on Thursday, December 14, 2006 from 7pm to midnight at the Eggroll Café.

Photos will fill the Eggroll Café as UMass Lowell students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends will feature some of their creative photography at FotoFrenzy! There will be an option for guests to take a piece of art home, for many bargain prints will be on sale for the public, each for less than 20 dollars. All proceeds from the reception will benefit the Lowell Friends of Photography as well as the Lowell FoP Spirit Level III Cultural Exchange Program.

See what life is like through the eyes of creative young students, their mentors and dearest friends while enjoying live music by acoustic folk/rock band The 50 Ways. Dine on a full menu of internationally inspired dishes filled with carefully selected ingredients and fresh vegetables, while sipping fine coffee or fun bubble tea.

Artists participating in this event include: Lisa Manteiga, Monika Ohri, Chris Mulready, Jessica Hosman, Elaine Seidel, Bridget Clarke, Sarah Coughtry, Mark Eshbaugh, Andrew Burke, Heather Szafran, Arno Minkkinen, Shanti Jain, Missy Farmer, Melissa Santarpio, Megan Curtis, Laura Bradford, Scott Cahill, Michelle Ruszczyk, Meg, Al Frazier, and Chris Tanguay.

For more information, contact the Friends of Photography at friendsofphotography@uml.edu or Meng at meng@eggrollcafe.com

Experience how others view the world through a lens while helping others and enjoying fresh food!

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Contact:
Eggroll Cafe
110 University Ave
Lowell, MA 01854

(978) 970-3411
resumes@eggrollcafe.com

Cafe Service Staff-We're looking for enthusiastic and friendly staff who can provide quality customer care and service. You will help manage the front operation, greeting as well as educating customers about our foods and products. You will operate the cash register as well as create a variety of beverages, such as cafe lattes, cappucinos (all espresso-based drinks) and our selection of bubble teas. You will also need to maintain the cleanliness of the counters, equipment, tables and floors.

Even if you do not have coffee bar experience or have not been professionally trained in making different kinds of espresso coffee, but feel you have the qualified personality and excellent customer service skills, we encourage you to apply and would be willing to train upon hiring.

Kitchen Assistant/Assistant Chef Positions-If you have kitchen experience or culinary practice and are looking for a new developing opportunity, we are seeking a kitchen assitant and/or assistant chef to work mornings, lunch and post-noon hours in preparing, portioning, and garnishing appetizing fusion meals as well as helping to prepare meats, sauces and mixes. The assistant chef may be asked to temporarily take over the kitchen operation at certain times, for instance when the head chef is at the market hand-selecting fresh vegetables and meats. The assistant chef must be able to uphold our highest standards of food preparation and kitchen hygiene at all times.

Those interested should email us at resumes@eggrollcafe.com.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Meng Kit
Eggroll Cafe
110 University Ave
Lowell, MA 01854

(978) 970-3411
meng@eggrollcafe.com

LOCAL ARTIST LAURA HANLEY

Lowell | The Eggroll Café will host an artist's reception on Friday, November 10th from 7 to 10pm, celebrating the work of local artist Laura Hanley.

A woman with a secret, a forlorn looking man and a vibrant saxophone muted by a teddy bear. These are just some of the images that currently decorate the walls of the Eggroll Café. The artist of these beautiful images is Lowell resident Laura Hanley. Hanley, 22, graduated from UMass Lowell with a bachelor's degree in fine arts. Her unique combination of mosaic style art and music has drawn quite a bit of attention to this working artist. As a young child, Hanley loved jigsaw puzzles and as a young adult, learned about classical mosaics in school. Her artwork has been celebrated across the city and beyond, including Farmhouse Magazine and the Lowell Sun. Her most recent work is a series of five paintings, collectively called "Rhythm and Vibe." The mosaic collages, possibly to be featured at a local restaurant, stand an impressive 4 feet wide and 8 feet tall, each depicting a musical instrument, such as a piano and a saxophone. Hanley wants her audience to hear and feel the music as they look at her work, a goal which has been accomplished as her paintings come to life with their bright colors.

Hanley's mosaic collages, as well as selected paintings will be exhibited at the Eggroll Café until December 11. A reception will be held this Friday to celebrate Hanley's work, featuring live acoustic music and a variety of drinks, including beer and wine.

Join us for an evening of music and fine food, as Hanley's unique works come alive before you.

The café will also be offering their full menu of internationally inspired dishes. Their fusion specials are filled with fresh vegetables and include selected ingredients such as tofu, light soy and oriental spices.

It is located a block from the University of Massachusetts Lowell's north campus, at 110 University Ave, Lowell.

The cafe is looking for other local artists to display their work. Those interested should contact Meng Kit at (978) 970-3411 or meng@eggrollcafe.com.

FRUGAL FEED
June, 15th, 2006
CAMPUS REPORT :
EGGROLL CAFE ROCKS

By Haleigh Stanway
Lowell Sun Correspondent

How about a chesseburger eggroll and some bubble tea?

When you need a pick-me-up in between classes or on lunch break, head over to the Eggroll Cafe on University Avenue. The cozy, intimate and tropical atmosphere here gives you that well-deserved escape from the bustle.

Eggrolls are our specialty. They are affordable and high-quality, said Tang Kit, owner of the cafe which opened in February.

They are also unusual. From the popular cheeseburger, steak and cheese, spinach and feta, southwestern to curry chicken eggrolls, this is not your average Chinese takeout fare. Each eggroll comes with its own special dipping sauce to enhance these zany combinations. At $3.50 for three, it's a quick and affordable lunch.

For breakfast, don't miss the gourmet coffee-of-the-day, imported from Italy, and homemade pina colada or banana pudding muffins. For dessert, bite-size eggrolls, filled with sweet bananas and drizzled with honey and black sesame seeds, are another new taste sensation.

Replacing iced coffee on the quad, bubble tea has become the hottest new drink for UMass Lowell students. Tea is on the bottom, milk on top, and sweet tapioca pearls anchor the bottom. Shake it up and it turns from a sunset to a bright orange delight. Chewy tapioca pearls are an added bonus.

The best part is watching people try to poke a hole in the top for the first time. It's a fun drink, said Sengly Song, who has worked at the cafe for two months.

Located right across from UMass Lowell's North Campus, this cafe is a nice change from the sub shops lining the street. We wanted to give something to the students, a place for them to study, relax, and grab some coffee (fusion foods and healthy meals). That environment wasn't really offered before, said Kit.

Free wireless Internet will secure this cafe's popularity.

Student art is displayed on the walls and live music Thursdays have begun.

We have mostly acoustic and jazz players, really enjoyable music, said Meng Kit, one of the managers. Tonight, the 50 Ways will perform.

They started as customers that loved the bubble tea, said Kit, and now they are one of our regular bands.

On July 6, Monika Ohri's photography will be on display. The Eggroll Cafe on 110 University Ave., Lowell is open Monday thru Saturday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, visit www.eggrollcafe.com.