LOWELL — Mariia Gorkun was training to become a professional violinist in the United States when she stumbled upon a closet full of old, donated instruments at her university. They were in “terrible ...

Discover how a range of acoustic musical instruments are made in this year’s Folk Craft area of the Lowell Folk Festival. Meet craftspeople whose expertise include fine woodworking, metalsmithing and ...

Here’s your daily dose of an indie film in progress; at the end of the week, you’ll have the chance to vote for your favorite. In the meantime: Is this a movie you’d want to see? Tell us in the ...