Upcoming Events in Greater Lowell, January 26

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"What I am seeking is not the real and not the unreal but rather the unconscious, the mystery of the instinctive in the human race." - Amedeo Modigliani Get ready for Lowell Winterfest 2011 Don't miss Lowell Winterfest on Friday, Feb. 4 and Saturday, Feb. 5! Events include live musical entertainment, the Human Dogsled Competition, a Husky Dog Demonstration, a soup competition, downtown sleigh rides, and kids activities! More information: www.lowellwinterfest.org The Flip with Clara Berry, January 28 Popular local band The Flip celebrate the release of their new CD which was recorded at The Space. Hear them live at The Space along with Clara Berry, Jan. 28, 7:30pm. $5 at the door, cash bar. More Information: www.inthespace.net and www.myspace.com/thefliponmyspace. "American Tapestry Biennial 8" at the ATHM The American Textile History Museum's special new exhibition features 64 tapestries created by 54 artists from 12 countries. A true reflection of the breadth of contemporary tapestry weaving, the pieces are as diverse as the artists who created them. On display through May 1. More Information: www.athm.org Lowell Celebrates Printmaking, February 3 Jan Arabas The City of Lowell celebrates printmaking in conjunction with the Boston Printmakers Biennial 2011. Opening on Thurs., Feb. 3, four galleries will demonstrate the diverse approaches taken by printmakers in producing their unique work. Opening reception Sat., Feb. 26. More Information: www.thebrush.org Be "Inspired" at the ALL Arts Gallery Arts League of Lowell artists exhibit their work next to the source of their inspiration, be it an image, a poem or a found object. Exhibit runs through Feb. 27 at the new ALL Gallery at 22 Shattuck Street. More Information: www.artsleagueoflowell.com or 978-441-ARTS (2787) All-You-Can-Eat chocolate PLUS "Chocolat," February 12 Beat the winter blues at the Brush Art Gallery's upcoming fundraiser, Sat., Feb. 12, featuring an all-you-can-eat chocolate tasting PLUS a screening of the award-winning film Chocolat with Johnny Depp & Juliette Binoche. Tickets just $10/per person. More Information: Click here for complete details Taste the best desserts in the Merrimack Valley at "Sweet Indulgence," February 5 Billy Costa Join Billy Costa from Kiss 108FM and TV Diner for "An Evening of Sweet Indulgence" at the UMASS Lowell Conference Center, 50 Warren Street, downtown Lowell. This dessert tasting event includes dancing with DB the DJ, a cash bar, and silent and live auctions. More information: www.sweetindulgence.info Lowell artist Eyeformation completes commissioned work in Boston Congratulations to Lowell artist Eyeformation who recently completed a commissioned painting in Boston's Franciscan Hospital for Children. Click here to view the piece, titled "Characters and Happy Elements," which brightened the hallways of the hospital. More information: Visit Eyeformation at www.eyeformation.net Winterfest Movie - "Eight Below," February 5 While enjoying the sights and sounds of Lowell's Annual Winterfest, come out of the cold and warm up with Disney's 2006 family film "Eight Below," based on the true story of a sled-dog team in the frozen wilds of Antarctica! Pollard Memorial Library, Sat. Feb. 5 at 1pm. Free admission. More Information: www.pollardml.org "Form, Transform: Etchings and Collagraphs" by Michal Truelsen In "Form,Transform," Michal Truelsen looks at the way geology and humanity transform each other over time. Exhibit runs Feb. 6-Mar. 5. Artist's Reception on Feb. 26, 4-6pm. Part of Lowell Celebrates Printmaking in conjunction with the Boston Printmakers Biennial. More Information: www.119gallery.org On exhibit at University Gallery at UMass Lowell Upper Lower Open Close: The Experimental Typography of Andrew Byrom, runs Jan. 24 - Feb. 18. Artist talk and reception, Jan. 26, 3-5pm. UMass Lowell McGauvran Student Center, 71 Wilder Street. More information: www.uml.edu/Dept/Art/galleries Family-friendly events hosted by Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust Explore the outdoors with Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust at two great upcoming events perfect for all ages: Family Nature Walk (Feb. 24) and Maple Sugaring: From Sap to Syrup (Feb. 26). Space is limited for both events, RSVP's requested. More information: Visit the LP&CT calendar of events World premiere of "The Exceptionals" at MRT, February 10 Two mothers from very different backgrounds struggle with tough decisions about the futures of their uniquely gifted children in "The Exceptionals," a world premiere drama by Bob Clyman. Merrimack Repertory Theatre, Feb. 10 - Mar. 6. More Information: www.merrimackrep.org An evening of "Mexican Chocolate Traditions," February 12 Indulge your sweet tooth and learn about the amazing Mexican tradition of roasting, grinding, and cooking with chocolate made from stone-ground cacao beans! Special guests: Taza Chocolate and owners of Mr. Jalapeno Restaurant, Ricardo & Maria Candiani. Lowell National Park Visitor Center, Feb. 12 at 4pm. Free admission. More information: Click here for details Merrimack Valley Dream Factory hosts charity, February 12 The Merrimack Valley Dream Factory hosts an Art Extravaganza featuring an Amazing Hero Art performance by Rob Surette and art auction. Tickets are $20/adults, $10/children. Special promo: mention COOL when purchasing/ordering tickets and receive $5 off the ticket price! More information: Amy Young, 978-257-5718 or www.dreamfactoryincmer.org Discover Lowell's "Hidden History" in January Lowell National Historical Park presents Lowell's Hidden History free programs every weekend in January at 2:30pm. Programs include "Farm to Factory," "Immigration Stories," "Mill Girls & Immigrants," and "Lowell: American's Early Water Laboratory." More Information: www.nps.gov/lowe or 978-970-5000 Drawing and collage workshop, February 5 and 6 Jump-start your drawing and deepen your collage work. Work will be experimental in nature and focused on a wide use of materials. $200 course fee, including $50 registration fee. Send payments to: Kathleen Cammarata,181 Market St. #14, Lowell MA 01852. Email cammarata@me.com to reserve a space. More Information: Kathleen Cammerata, 978-458-3788 Upcoming events at Ayer Lofts Gallery Ayer Lofts Gallery presents: "Elusive Illumination: The Encaustic Monotype" (Feb. 12 - Mar. 5), reception for the Boston Printmakers Biennial (Feb. 26), and a demonstration of Encaustic Printmaking (Mar. 5). Ayer Lofts Gallery, 172 Middle Street, Lowell. More information: www.ayerlofts.com Creative Enhancement Group workshop, February 19 Jean Winslow Explore your possibilities and honor the rich stories that make you unique. Use art, drama, visualization, and mindfulness practices to expand the scope and depth of personal creativity. Sat. Feb. 19, 9am-1pm, Merrimack Repertory Theater Rehearsal Hall, Bagshaw Mills, Warren St., Lowell. $50 per person. More Information: Jean Winslow, jeanwinslow@msn.com Steve O'Connor book launch party, February 20 Join writer Steve O’Connor for the launch party of his new novel “The Spy in the City of Books" on Sun. Feb. 20, 2pm. Free event, all are welcome! Athenian Corner Restaurant, 207 Market Street, Lowell. More information: Steve O'Connor, osocon@aol.com Calls to artists Massachusetts Artists 2011 Contemporary Work by the Artists of Massachusetts provides an overview of work by artists who live in Massachusetts. This show, the fourth biennial organized by the Brush Gallery, will run from Mar. 20 to April 29, 2011. Deadline: Feb. 4, 4pm. Eligibility: Artists who are residents of Massachusetts may submit 2-dimensional or 3-dimensional work, including paintings, drawings, photographs, monoprints, mixed-media and sculpture. No video, crafts, or installations accepted. Apply for Entry: http://www.thebrush.org/massArtistsApp2011V1.html Call for submissions for "Take Back the Night" promo flyer Take Back the Night is an event for the men and women of our community to join together to voice our right to feel safe in our neighborhoods. The committee seeks submissions for flyer designs (8 1/2 x 11) to advertise this year's event in Lowell. Deadline is Mar. 7. More information: Stephanie Bucholz, stephaniebu@lchealth or 978-322-8535 LCHC seeks Expressive Arts Specialist/Case Manager Lowell Community Health Center (LCHC) Teen Coalition seeks a full-time expressive arts specialist/case manager to provide recruitment, facilitation, training, program delivery, and counseling to youth participants. Position will have a focus on services to older youth from the ages of 16-20 and requires a background or knowledge of project coordination in expressive arts and multimedia. For details, contact Linda Sou, Director - LCHC Teen Coalition, at lindaso@lchealth.org or 978-322-8521 About the COOL Cultural E-newsletter The COOL Cultural E-newsletter is emailed every week by the Cultural Organization of Lowell (COOL) in conjunction with the Lowell Cultural Roundtable. News items for consideration may be sent to scromwell@lowellma.gov. Please limit description to no more than two lines of text and include full contact information and URL if applicable. 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 with the subject line, "Please subscribe to COOL 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), email LZ Nunn at LZNunn@lowellma.gov to obtain a password. Links to our cultural community: 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 119 Gallery, www.119gallery.org Lowell Folk Festival, www.lowellfolkfestival.org Moses Greeley Parker Lectures, http://ecommunity.uml.edu/parkerlectures/parkersite.html 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. 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