If you've been to any of UMass Lowell's Urban Village Arts Society (UVAS) events, you know they are free monthly events at the National Park Visitor's Center in which three artists from varying backgrounds perform in their respective areas of expertise.

On Thursday, May 8, UVAS will celebrate the release of its first CD, "The Best of UVAS '07-'08," with a free party at the Revolving Museum from 7-9 p.m. The double-disc recording is a grab bag of performances from the past year - from musicians and singers to authors and poets.

The CD will be for sale at the event for a paltry $10, and there will also be readings by Lowell poet Ryan Gallagher and a performance by local bluegrass heroes Hot Day at the Zoo. Oh, and did I mention free grub? Boo-ya!

For deets about UVAS or the party, contact Gigi.Thibodeau@gmail.com or Todd_Avery@uml.edu.