Lowell Handmade Art, Music, Film, Food, Culture & More in Boston's Favorite Mill City: Upcoming Events in Greater Lowell, March 18

Friday, March 18, 2011

Upcoming Events in Greater Lowell, March 18

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"Fall seven times, stand up eight."

- Japanese proverb

Save the date! COOL Annual Breakfast, May 11

Mark your calendars for COOL's Annual Breakfast event on Wednesday, May 11, 7:30am.

This year's event will feature several of Lowell's creative businesses and cultural innovators, who are integral to the City's vitality!

Location: Arts League of Lowell Gallery, 22 Shattuck Street, Lowell.

To attend, kindly RSVP to Dimitrios Booras, dbooras@lowellma.gov by Friday, April 29, 2011.
Tickets are $25 (general public) and $10 (students and artists).

More information: Contact LZ Nunn, (978) 674.1480

Two Jews Walk Into A War premieres at Merrimack Repertory Theatre

The last two surviving Jews in all of Afghanistan attempt to continue their lives and find a purpose amidst the chaos and destruction of their country in Seth Rozin's comedy Two Jews Walk Into A War at Merrimack Repertory Theatre, Mar. 17 - Apr. 10. Tickets now on sale.
More information & tickets: www.merrimackrep.org or 978-654-4MRT

FreeVerse! poetry slam at UTEC, TONIGHT

FreeVerse! presents "Word of Mouth," a poetry slam for the FreeVerse! youth slam team taking place at the United Teen Equality Center (UTEC), 34 Hurd Street, Lowell, Fri., Mar. 18, 7-9pm. General admission/$5, students with ID/$3.
More information: freeverseword@gmail.com or 978-309-9673

"Women's Singing Traditions" at St. Anne's Church, March 19

Aoife Clancy

Presented by Lowell National Historical Park as part of their "Folklife" program offerings,"Women's Singing Traditions" features Aoife Clancy and Adjaratou Tapani Demba singing traditional African praise songs and Irish ballads. Free admission. Mar. 19, 8pm, St. Anne's Church, Lowell.
More information: www.nps.gov/lowe

The City of Lowell celebrates 175th Anniversary with kick-off event, April 11

Celebrate the City of Lowell's 175th Anniversary of its incorporation with fun, engaging events and activities throughout the year! Don't miss the 175th Kick-Off Celebration at City Hall on Mon., Apr. 11, 4:30-6:30pm, featuring honored speakers, musical performances and City Hall tours.
More information: Download/view the press release (PDF)

Open Casting Call in Lowell for Kevin James feature film, March 20

Boston Casting, Inc. is conducting an Open Casting Call for extras for the motion picture Here Comes the Boom starring Kevin James. Open call at VFW Lowell, 190 Plain St., 10am-3pm, Sun., Mar. 20. Shooting takes place in metro Boston, April - June, 2011.
More information: www.bostoncasting.com or Download/view the flyer (PDF)

The 4th Annual Lowell Film Festival, April 28-30

Explore America's past & present through the cinematic lens! To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, the 4th Annual Lowell Film Festival will showcase classic & popular films, historical documentaries, and contemporary independent films that explore themes traceable to the Civil War and its societal impact.
More information: www.LowellFilmFestival.org

It's "Big Jazz Night "at UMass Lowell, March 29

UMass Lowell presents "Big Jazz Night" featuring UML's Studio Jazz Orchestra, Jazz Rock Big Band & Compaq Big Band, Kevin Martin & Al Saloky, directors. Free and open to the public. Tues., Mar. 29, 7:30pm, Concert Hall at Durgin Hall, 35 Wilder Street, Lowell.
More information: UMass Lowell Music Dept., 978-934-3850

Departures/Arrivals on exhibit at Loading Dock Gallery, March 30 - April 24

Departures/Arrivals, on exhibit at Lowell's Loading Dock Gallery from Mar. 30 to Apr. 24, presents new work by Cornelia Jutta Forster and Maxine Farkas. Artists reception Fri., Apr. 1, 6-9pm. The gallery is located at Western Avenue Studios, 2nd Floor, A-Mill (122 Western Avenue).
More information: www.theloadingdockgallery.com

Upcoming film events at Pollard Memorial Library, April 14 & 23

Enjoy these FREE film events coming soon to the Pollard Library: A Bad Day to Go Fishing, Thurs., Apr. 14, 6:30pm (part of Independent Film Night), and The Perfect Storm, Sat., Apr. 23, 1pm (commemorating Author Night with Linda Greenlaw).
More information: www.pollardml.org

The Lowell Folk Festival celebrates 25 years, July 29-31

Dervish comes to the Lowell Folk Fest!

The Lowell Folk Festival, the largest free folk festival in the nation, celebrates its 25th year July 29-31! Enjoy folk, bluegrass, gospel, world music, and dance on six stages in downtown Lowell, PLUS, ethnic food, crafters and artisans, and kids activities.
More information: www.lowellfolkfestival.org

Wild Style film screening comes to UTEC, April 12

Be there at the birth of the Hip-Hop movement at this special screening of Wild Style, Tues., Apr. 12, 6pm, at the United Teen Equality Center (UTEC) in Lowell. Presented by the Arts League of Lowell and the Lowell Film Collaborative as part of their "2011 Film & the Arts Series."
More information: www.lowellfilmcollaborative.org

Save the Date: Enterprise Bank's Non-Profit Collaborative Seminar, March 29

This free seminar on "Successful Techiques for Fundraising," will be held Tues., Mar. 29, 8:30am-12pm, at the Holiday Inn, Tewksbury (4 Highwood Dr.). Topics include grantwriting & fundraising, cultivating major donors, outreach efforts to new constituencies, and more.
More information & registration: Andrew Duncan, 978-459-9000, ext. 4582

Hmong Textiles and Story Cloths at the Groton Public Library, March 11 - April 16

The Owen Smith Shuman Gallery of the Groton Public Library features Hmong Textiles and Story Cloths from Mar. 11-Apr. 16. Reception and curator's tour Sat., Mar. 19, 12:30-2pm at the Library. Public invited, refreshments served.
More information: www.gpl.org (click on "Events & Activities" & "Art Gallery")

Book now for Whitewater Rafting in Lowell, starting April 2

Zoar Outdoor presents Whitewater Rafting in Lowell starting April 2 - reservations are now open. Rafting trips take place every weekend in April & May at 9am and 1pm. Don't miss this amazing outdoor urban adventure!
More information: www.lowelllandtrust.org

Capital Grants now available

Applications are now being accepted for Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund (CFF) Capital Grants. Eligible applicants for this support are non-profit organizations, municipalities, and institutions of higher education.
More information: Click here for details

Pollard Memorial Library Foundation presents An Evening with Linda Greenlaw, April 28

Meet Linda Greenlaw, renowned author and fisherman and America's only female swordfishing captain, at this author event hosted by Pollard Memorial Library, Thurs., Apr. 28, 6pm. Join the book signing and enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres. Donation: $40 per person.
More information: www.pollardml.org

Creative Enhancement Group with Jean Winslow, starts April 30

Artist Jean Winslow leads ongoing workshops using art, drama, visualization and mindfulness practices to set personal and professional goals & expand creativity. Cost: $50/pp. Begins Sat., Apr. 30 (one Sat. a month), 9am-1pm. Merrimack Repertory Theatre Rehearsal Hall, Bagshaw Mills, Lowell.
More information & registration: Jean Winslow, jeanwinslow@msn.com or 978-455-2236

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