Upcoming Events in Greater Lowell

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Title May 20, 2010 "Bite off more than you can chew, then chew it. Plan more than you can do, then do it." -- Anonymous Upcoming changes to our newsletter format National Small Business Week events in Lowell, May 24 "Strange Snow" at the Old Court, May 21 & 22 Celebrate 50 years of the ATHM, May 23 Lowell Cultural Council community input meeting, June 3 "Enlighten Up!" screens at Life Alive Cafe, May 24 Civil War film series comes to the Pollard David Phaneuf at Ayer Lofts Gallery, through May 30 The Revolving Museum presents "Painting Our Community," May 27 "Earthly Connections III," through June 13 Innovative Cities Conference, June 17 - 19 Summertime at Indian Hill Music Lowell Jazz Day Camp & related events at The Space "Fluidity" at The Brush Gallery, June 13 - August 6 Lowell native Gail Gray releases new novel Calls to Artists COOL Cultural E-Blast is emailed every week by the Cultural Organization of Lowell in conjunction with the Lowell Cultural Roundtable. *Send new items to scromwell@lowellma.gov. *Deadlines: To insure your posting is in the coming week's e-blast, we must receive it by the previous Friday. *To subscribe, send an email to scromwell@lowellma.gov. The text should read, "I'd like to subscribe to the COOL cultural e-blast." *To unsubscribe, scroll down to the bottom of this e-newsletter and use the "SecureUnsubscribe" link. *If there is an upcoming event that you would like to put on the COOL calendar, www.cultureiscool.org , please email LZ Nunn at LZNunn@lowellma.gov to obtain a password. E-Blast Staff: Publisher: LZ Nunn, lznunn@lowellma.gov Editor: Suzzanne Cromwell, scromwell@lowellma.gov Upcoming changes to our newsletter format Keep a lookout for a newsletter facelift in the next couple of weeks reflecting feedback we've received from you, our readers. We hope this new format makes it easier to peruse our local cultural news! National Small Business Week events in Lowell, May 24 Come join the City of Lowell as we celebrate National Small Business Week by recognizing and showing appreciation to the hardworking small business owners of our community, while also having the opportunity to attend educational workshops that will be helpful in successfully operating a small business. Events include panel discussions and guest speakers. More information: www.lowell.org "Strange Snow" at the Old Court, May 21 & 22 Image Theater's production features the acting talents of Sharon Mason, Bob Stachel, and John Carozza. It is directed by Jerry Bisantz, with the assistance of Ann Garvin. Lighting and sound design by Alex Savitzky."Strange Snow" became the major motion picture "Jack Knife," starring: Robert DeNiro, Ed Harris and Kathy Baker. More information: www.Imagetheater.com   Celebrate 50 years of the ATHM, May 23 American Textile History Museum's 50th Anniversary Celebration. The American Textile History Museum has come a long way in their first 50 years. Free admission on May 23 Includes admission to all three exhibitions: Textile Revolution: An Exploration through Space and Time; More Than a Number; and Inspired Design: Lasell College at ATHM. More information: www.athm.org. Lowell Cultural Council community input meeting, June 3 The public is invited to the next Lowell Cultural Council Community Input Meeting to determine priorities for the upcoming 2011 grant cycle. Come learn about the grant-writing process for all interested Lowell-community members. The meeting is open to everyone and is wheelchair accessible. More information: http://www.mass-culture.org/lcc_detail_overview.asp?coun_enum=151 "Enlighten Up!" screens at Life Alive Cafe, May 24 Follow Nick Rosen and filmmaker Kate Churchill on a global (and humorous) journey and real-life search for enlightenment through yoga. Join them as they reveal the good, bad, and often confusing side of yoga. Following the film, a short guided yoga/meditation experience suitable for everyone will be lead by Jon Brandi of BromYoga. More information: www.lowellfilmcollaborative.org Civil War film series comes to the Pollard All films in this special series are shown in conjunction with Pollard Memorial Library's display of Forever Free, a traveling exhibition that reexamines President Lincoln's efforts toward the abolition of slavery during the Civil War. More information: www.pollardml.org David Phaneuf at Ayer Lofts Gallery, through May 30 David Phaneuf: Solo Show -- Pen and Ink Drawings. If you've ever walked around Lowell in the afternoons or early evenings, you may have seen artist David Phaneuf with his sketchbook capturing the city's scenery. Don't miss his solo exhibit of pen and ink drawings, featuring lovely views of Lowell and the Boston area. Exhibit runs through May 30 at Ayer Lofts Gallery,172 Middle Street, Lowell. For directions, visit www.ayerlofts.com. The Revolving Museum presents "Painting Our Community," May 27 The Revolving Museum's Youth Artists present "Painting Our Community," a series of murals illustrating Lowell's immigrant history. Come meet the artists, enjoy live music by The Celtic Angkor, spoken word performance by Free Verse, and delicious food by UTEC Fresh Roots. Event is free and open to the public! Thursday, May 27, 6 - 9PM, United Teen Equality Center, 34 Hurd Street, Lowell.   "Earthly Connections III," through June 13 Earthly Connections III celebrates the Haniwa form of ancient Japan by incorporating contemporary interpretations of functional and nonfunctional sculptural stoneware. Artists: Sharon Levy, Gwen Stith, Judy Nevius, Jennifer Woods, Eva Glazebrook, Tim Scott. Guest painters: Kellie Weeks, Gillian Frazier, and Gregory Wright. Exhibit runs through June 13. Artists reception: Sunday, June 6, 3 - 5PM. More information: www.artsleagueoflowell.com Innovative Cities Conference, June 17 - 19 Innovative Cities: Best Practices in Urban Developement.This special 3-day conference will bring together urban planners, urban policy professionals, public administrators, legislative leaders, scholars, students, and the interested public to share their knowledge about successful strategies for economic and social development and discuss opportunities and challenges faced by growing cities in these difficult economic times. More information: http://www.innovativecitiesconference.com Summertime at Indian Hill Music Enjoy upcoming June-July events at Indian Hill Music, including Jazz Jam, 'Bach's Lunch' Concert, Summer Music Programs, Orchestra at Indian Hill Concerts, and more! More information: www.indianhillmusic.org Lowell Jazz Day Camp & related events at The Space Registration is open for the Lowell Jazz Day Camp two-week program, July 12 - 23, at The Space, directed by local jazz artist Stanley Swann. Other exciting Jazz Day Camp events include a Guitar Clinic with British guitarist Jeff Purchon and a Drum Clinic with Berklee faculty member, Sergio Bellotti. The Lowell Jazz Day Camp and its related events are open to the public. More information: www.inthespace.net "Fluidity" at The Brush Gallery, June 13 - August 6 FLUIDITY: The 28th Annual Exhibition of the Artists at the Brush Gallery and Artists Studios. FLUIDITY provides a showcase for the 13 artists who rent studios and share in the operation of the Brush Gallery and Artists Studios. The theme for this year's show reflects the fluid and inspiring relationships among the artists in our welcoming open studio environment. Exhibition runs June 13 - August 6. Opening reception: Thursday, June 17, 5 - 8PM. More information: www.thebrush.org Lowell native Gail Gray releases new novel All Things That Matter Press, Maine announces the release of "Shaman Circus," a magical realism/dark fantasy novel by Gail Gray. Gray is an author and artist who lived in Hampton, NH and Greenville, SC while writing and editing Shaman Circus. Gray, formerly of Lowell, is the owner of Shadow Archer Press which publishes edgy chapbooks and Fissure magazine. More information: http://theshamanpapers.blogspot.com/ Calls to Artists Art in Whistler Park, Thursday, June 3 & Thursday, June 17, 5-8PM. Artist members of the Lowell Art Association, Inc./WhistlerHouse Museum of Art are welcome to bring art to sell. No registration fee. Membership must be current to participate. New members are welcome to purchase memberships and participate. Art can be displayed using their own tables and easels and art can be hung on the fences. In the event of rain, tables will be supplied in the Parker Gallery. Members are welcome to use their own easels as well. This event is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served in the Parker Gallery. Please email jdyment@whistlerhouse.org for a registration form. Registration is open for Lowell Open Studios. Now through June 1, save $10 on your registration fee and pay just $40. On June 2 the fee increases to $50. If you registered last year, your personal information is still active. Login at http://www.lowellopenstudios.org/Users_login.php. Payments may be paid via PayPal or in person at Van Gogh's Gear, 200 Middle Street, Lowell. Mail payments to: Lowell Open Studios, c/o The Arts League of Lowell, P.O. 7134, Lowell, MA 01852. Art in the Courtyard at the Lowell Folk Festival. Exhibit and sell your art and fine crafts at the Lowell Folk Festival. Deadline: June 1. Click here for prospectus and on-line application Art Quilts Lowell 2010 at the Brush Gallery, 6th Annual Exhibition of Art Quilts; A venue of the Lowell Quilt Festival. Deadline: June 1. Click here for prospectus and on-line application Quilt Candy in the Courtyard at the Lowell Quilt Festival. New! Exhibit and sell fiber related crafts at the Lowell Quilt Festival. Deadline: June 1. Click here for prospectus and on-line application   Links: Lowell Memorial Auditorium, http://www.lowellauditorium.com/eventlistings.aspx Merrimack Repertory Theatre, www.merrimackrep.org The Bridge Review: Merrimack Valley Culture, http://ecommunity.uml.edu/bridge/ Website for Lowell artists, www.lowellisart.com Art community chronicle, www.vyumagazine.com Arts League of Lowell, www.artsleagueoflowell.org Western Avenue Studios, www.westernavenuestudios.com Ayer Lofts, www.Ayerlofts.com The Brush Art Gallery and Studios, www.thebrush.org The Image Theater, www.imagetheater.com Whistler House Museum of Art, www.whistlerhouse.org American Textile History Museum, www.athm.org For a fuller listing of links see the COOL website, www.cultureiscool.org   This e-mail was sent from Cultural Organization of Lowell Immediate removal with PatronMail® SecureUnsubscribe. To forward this e-mail to a friend or colleague, use this link. 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