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I just found out that the Revolving Museum’s current exhibit, “Electrifying:  The Art of Illumination” is on until December 30th.  Here’s the description: Inspired by The Revolving Museum’s building, originally the Lowell Gas & Lighting headquarters built in 1859, this dynamic multimedia exhibition involves artwork of over 100 youth from our art education programs. The show powerfully captures the metaphorical concept of how illumination can spark ideas, dreams, positive self image, social issues, and community expression.  The museum is open Tuesday – Sunday, 11 – 4, closed Christmas Day.  Admission is free. This could be a good downtown activity for the kids during vacation week!   I also learned of a new e-newsletter being put out by the one of the city departments, called “Downtown this Week,”:  it’s informative, the format is clear and uncluttered, and it’s full of good information.  I think this is a timely service.  While I was doing my downtown shopping research, I really couldn’t find one comprehensive website that that was kept updated and that gave a good overview of what’s happening downtown. (The Downtown Lowell Business Association website seems dull and uninspired by comparision.)   From the newsletter you can explore the http://www.lowell.org/ website which has a section for restaurants/bars, art scene (links to COOL), office and loft space and more