 | | Title | September 02, 2009 | | | | 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 | | | September is Arts Month in Lowell | | Celebrate "Arts Month" in Lowell with a variety of public performances and art events including live theater, poetry, film, music, and more! Highlights include: - Lowell Open Studios and Arts Festival / Sept. 26 & 27
- Dale Rogers' The Big Dog Show / Sept. 10 - 15
- "Flings and Eros" at Merrimack Repertory Theater
- Special performances at 119 Gallery
- First Saturday Open Studios at Western Avenue Studios / Sept. 5
- New England Culture Fest / Sept. 12
Visit http://www.cultureiscool.org/arts-month for a full lineup of events taking place throughout September. | | | The Big Dog Show | | Save the date! Award-winning metal sculptor Dale Rogers launched this traveling exhibit of his unique 8-foot high by 10-foot long American Dog sculptures. This exhibition has been on display throughout Massachusetts and is now coming to Lowell! Residents and visitors will encounter a gathering of 20 compelling, larger-than-life 'American Dog' sculptures that are accessible to everyone. "Historically, dogs have made positive and lasting impressions with people, I hope the American Dog sculptures and The Big Dog Show will do the same," says Rogers of his exhibition. New England's largest solo sculpture exhibit represents more than two years of planning and creation. It is part of Roger's broader vision to launch a 100-dog traveling exhibition through 8 major US cities in partnership with a growing roster of corporate and non-profit sponsors. Sept. 10-15, Kerouac Park, Lowell. The artist will be present from 10am to 5pm daily. For more information, please visit http://www.dalerogersstudio.com or http://www.thebigdogshow.com. | | | Sixth Annual New England Culture Fest |  | In an exciting fusion of film, music, fashion, world culture, and fair trade advocacy, The Sixth Annual New England Culture Fest returns to the Arts District of historic downtown Lowell (Enterprise Bank Lots across from 172 Middle Street). Attractions include: - World Music: Gokh-Bi System (West African Hip Hop), Mighty Mystic (Reggae), Losst Unnown (Break dancing), DJ Extravaganza with Adam Gibbons (Uhuru Afrika), DJ Bruno (Utopia) Bradford James (SEED) and DJ Ray spinning all day long in between acts, Orgin in Orbit (Funk), Akshara Percussion Ensemble (Indian Percussion), Mo Ambesa (Reggae/Rock), Salsa Dance Party with Dan Marshall and more!
- Interactive Ethical Art & Biz Expo featuring 60+ Exhibitors! Ethnic cuisine, face painting, henna, yoga, dance workshops, jewelry, and more!
- Large Scale Video Installation Art upon night fall from the Second World Fair Trade Stories Film Archive
- Special Sneak Peek of award winning animated film by Nina Paley "Sita Sings the Blues."
- The Fashionably Fair Runway Show featuring fabric from the Boott Cotton Mill fused with
- Live Performance Art with the Boston area's most talented graffiti artists!
- NECF Art Fence featuring local and international youth artists!
- Free Fresh Fair Trade Coffee all day long from Green Mountain Coffee
- Prizes, Raffle and Silent Auction!
Sat., Sept. 12, 2-10pm. Rain date Sept. 13.
Click here for downloadable coupon: http://bit.ly/NECF09coupon For more information visit www.second-world.com, or follow them on Twitter at http://twitter.com/culturefest. Or you can become a Facebook fan at http://tr.im/s7MB. | | | Lowell Cultural Council Holds Public Meeting | | The Lowell Cultural Council will hold a public meeting to review funding priorities, guidelines and application procedures for those applying for LCC grants. Grant application deadline is October 15, 2009. Thurs., Sept. 3, 6:30pm, Mayor's Reception Room, 2nd floor
City Hall, 375 Merrimack Street, Lowell | | | This Thursday: Film Shorts from the Hinterland Film Festival | | The Lowell Film Collaborative and Lowell Telecommunications Corporation (LTC) present the next film event of their "Cinema at Studio A" Summer Independent Film Series! Shorts from the Hinterland Film Festival
Conceived by Sara Blaylock and Brian Baldi, the Hinterland Film Festival premiered at the Montague Book Mill in Northampton, MA, this past spring. The Lowell Film Collaborative has selected their favorite film shorts from this event and have compiled them into a fabulous program in tribute to the Hinterland Fest. Come see a variety of amazing film shorts that include animation, live action, claymation, and other mediums! For more information on this event and upcoming screenings in downtown Lowell, visit www.lowellfilmcollaborative.org. Thurs., Sept. 3, 7pm, Lowell Telecommunications Corporation "Studio A", 246 Market Street, Lowell. Suggested donation: $5 | | | Nudes of the World | | Nudes of the World celebrate the 40-year career of figure painter John Greenwald. He works with acrylics, watercolor, gouache on paper and wood panels. A special feature of this solo show will be Greenwald's accordion-fold books filed with multiple paintings of nudes. Nudes of the World will be in The Loading Dock Gallery at Western Avenue Studios, 122 Western Avenue, 2nd floor of the A-Mill. A reception for the artist will be held Fri., Sept. 4, 6pm - 9pm. Gallery hours are Wed. through Sun., 11 am - 4:30 pm For information about the exhibit see www.theloadingdockgallery.com or call Maxine Farkas at 978 349-8069. Exhibit runs Sept. 2 - 27 | | | Studio Fall Monoprint Workshop | | Monoprints are a cousin to painting. It is quick and fun and full of surprises. This workshop is designed for all levels of experience. The atmosphere is friendly and supportive. Conversations center around art making. Participants leave with 6 prints or more and new ideas for their paintings. $200 includes a $50 registration fee due one week prior, covers all materials but paper. Studio accommodates four artists for adequate press time, to register send checks to Kathleen Cammarata, 181 Market St. #14 Lowell, MA Sat., Sept. 12 - 13, 9pm | | | Volunteer for the 2nd Annual Massachusetts Poetry Festival | | Meet new friends, enjoy fabulous performances, and support a city-wide event! Join our crew of volunteers at the 2nd Annual Massachusetts Poetry Festival! *The first 40 volunteers receive a FREE commemorative festival t-shirt * Assistance is greatly appreciated on Fri., Oct. 16 and Sat., Oct. 17 in downtown Lowell for the following: - Welcoming the public at downtown performance venues
- Hosting at information tables
- Setting up performance venues (chairs, tables)
- Coordinating event signage at key downtown locations
- Technical assistance
For more information contact Julia Gavin at jgavin@lowellma.gov or 978-674-1482. About the Festival
The 2nd Annual Massachusetts Poetry Festival comes to the City of Lowell in celebration of our state's rich poetic heritage. Following the success of the 2008 Festival, this year's event has expanded to include poetry programs in Amherst, Boston, Cambridge, Fall River, Salem, the Berkshires, Martha's Vineyard and Worcester County, all in addition to the exciting events taking place in downtown Lowell. The Festival is FREE and open to the public. Thurs., Oct. 15 - Sun., Oct. 18 Visit www.masspoetry.org for a complete schedule of events and event registration. | | | Lowell's Longest Running Public Event | | Lowell's 30th Annual Banjo & Fiddle Contests.
Mark the date for 100 players from all over the country to compete for cash, trophies and ribbons, in 8 categories of banjo and fiddle styles.
This FREE event starts at 12 noon, and runs until 6 pm. This day will have full of music, food, and fun. Free workshops in Oldtime Banjo, Oldtime Fiddle, Bluegrass Banjo, Bluegrass Fiddle, Banjo-Other Styles, Twin Fiddle, and Mountain Dulcimer will be held at the site from 10 to 11 am. Registration starts at 11:00.
For mor info go online to: www.nps.gov/lowe or Alex at 978-970-5028 Sat., Sept. 12th, 30th Annual Banjo & Fiddle Contests Boarding House Pk. | | | New England Quilt Museum to Auction Quilt | | The New England Quilt Museum is pleased to announce the auction on eBay of a unique work of quilt art and sports memorabilia created for the museum. A quilt containing a center panel signed by 23 players from the 2009 Red Sox team, including Tim Wakefield, Jason Varitek, Jonathan Papelbon, Dustin Pedroia, J.D. Drew, and Josh Beckett, as well as President and CEO Larry Lucchino, will be auctioned on eBay starting September 15. The complete list of Red Sox players who signed the quilt is: - Jason Varitek
- Nick Green
- Dustin Pedroia
- Rocco Badelli
- Takashi Saito
- Jed Lowrie
- J.D. Drew
- Julio Lugo
- Brad Penny
- Jason Bay
- Mike Lowell
- Daniel Bard
- Jacody Ellsbury
- David Ortiz
- Ramon Ramirez
- Justin Masterson
- Daisuke Matsuzaka
- Tim Wakefield
- Josh Beckett
- Hideki Okajima
- Jonathan Papelbon
- Kevin Youkilis
- Mark Kotsay
To be notified of the specific time of the auction, and be sent a direct link to the eBay page, contact PR and Marketing Manager Chrissy Inge at pubrel@nequiltmuseum.org. New England Quilt Museum The New England Quilt Museum, located in Lowell, MA, preserves, interprets, and celebrates American quilting past and present. Museum hours are Tues., 10 - 4pm & Sat-Sun., 12 - 4pm May through December. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for students/senior citizens; Museum members are admitted free. For more information please visit http://www.nequiltmuseum.org or call 978-452-4207. | | | Bold Abstracts & Gelatin Silver Prints Contrasting Exhibition at Centro Restaurant
| | Colorful narrative abstract paintings by artist Jeffrey Lipsky present a bold contrast to Joe Quinlan's black and white images of coastal fishing villages in a joint exhibition through September at Centro Restaurant 24 Market Street in downtown Lowell.
For details on events see Greater Lowell Art Event listings at this link http://nichefineart.blogspot.com
Through Sept 31
Reception: Sunday, Sept. 20, 1-3 pm | | | Lowell Poetry Network @ 119 Gallery | | Poetry Reading at 119 Gallery
Featured Reader, Janet Stevenson followed by open mic. Come listen/read. Admission includes light refreshments. Janet's passionate about poetry - and loves a poetry party. $3.00 admission - All welcome
Thurs., Sept, 24, 7 - 9pm, 119 Gallery, 119 Chelmsford Street, Lowell More information: www.119gallery.org | | How to Successfully Revise a Poem Facilitated by Tom Daley
| | "How to Successfully Revise a Poem": A great opportunity to stretch your poetic muscles & workshop for poets of all skill levels! The workshop which will be facilitated by Tom Daley. Tom Daley is a member of the faculty of the Online School of Poetry and serves on the tutorial faculty of Walnut Hill School for the Arts. He also teaches poetry writing at the Boston Center for Adult Education and at Lexington (MA) Community Education. Patrick J. Mogan Cultural Center $35 registration includes light refreshments (limited to 12 participants) --- To register: email Janet Stevenson at janetize@aol.com For more information, contact poetconnect@gmail.com Sat., Sept. 26, 9:30am, Mogan Cultural Center, 40 French Street, Lowell | | | Book Launch "Al Bouchard: The Fogg" | | Free ~ All are welcome. Al Bouchard, Lowell poet will be reading from his new book of poems, The Fogg (Loom Press 2009) described as "a collection of poems written in response to artworks in the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University along with a range of other poems dealing with the relations of men and women, existential questions that pose themselves on the street, and dreamscapes that beg meaning For more information on upcoming events, visit: www.lowellpoetrynetwork.org
Sat., Sept. 26, 2-4pm, Whistler House Museum of Art, 243 Worthen Street, Lowell | | | Bill Cosby Comes to the LMA | | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Mill City Management is proud to present comedic legend Bill Cosby. Tickets are $39.75, $49.75, and $69.75. Tickets will be available in person For more Information please visit online at www.lowellauditorium.com. or 978- 454-2299 Sat., Dec. 5, 5-pm, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 East Merrimack Street Upcoming Events - Sara Evans - 8.29.09
- Newsboys - 10.9.09
- Foreigner - 10.17.09
- Champions of the Dance - 10.30.09
- Michael W. Smith - 11.1.09
- Brian Wilson - 11.12.09
- Disney Live! Rockin' Road Show - 11.15.09
- Dark Star Orchestra - 11.21.09
- Annie - 12.6.09
- Holiday Pops - 12.12.09
- Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations - 1.9.10
- Rain: A Tribute To The Beatles - 1.27.10
- Stomp - 2.23.10 & 2.24.10
- The Chieftains - 3.11.10
- Le Grand Cirque - 3.19.10
- Girls Night: The Musical - 4.16.10
- One Night of Queen - 5.6.10
| | | Teachers Immersed In Lowell National Historical Park Resources | | This summer the Tsongas Industrial History Center, a partnership of Lowell National Historical Park and its partner, the University of Massachusetts Lowell's Graduate School of Education, hosted an unprecedented four weeks of residential teacher workshops. One hundred and seventeen teachers, selected from nearly 270 applicants, participated in a prestigious National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) "Landmarks of American History and Culture" teacher workshop entitled "Inventing America - Lowell and the Industrial Revolution." This workshop is part of NEH's "We the People" project, which promotes the teaching, study, and understanding of American history and culture through the exploration of significant events and themes in American history. "The Tsongas Industrial History Center consistently provides high quality professional development for teachers. Its contributions to K-16 education are unique, because of the well-established partnership that exists between the university and the National Park," said UMass Lowell Chancellor Martin T. Meehan. For more information www.nps.gov/lowe or call 978-970-5000 | | | Calls to Artists | | Lowell Open Studio Show
Arts League of Lowell Art Gallery
Requirements - Artists may enter 1 to 3 works in any medium. Work will be accepted and hung on a space-available basis. Every artist will have at least one piece hung in the show. Work must be framed or otherwise securely and professionally presented, and wired to hang. During Lowell Open Studios & Arts Festival (LOS&AF) Weekend. Deliver work to the ALL Arts Gallery.
Sat., Sept, 12
ARTIST RECEPTION -Sat., Sept, 19, 4-6:30pm
For Information please call Steve (978-973-1144) to discuss any another option
Thurs., Sept, 3, 4-6:30pm or Sat., Sept, 5, 10:30-1:00pm, 246 Market St., Lowell
_______________ Annual Arts Festival
Wynn Middle School, Tewksbury
September 25 & 26
For more information and to download an application, please visit http://tewksbury.info/tca/annualartfestival_event.htm.
_______________ Strong at the Broken Places: Healing Art
Arts League of Lowell Arts Gallery
October 24th - November 1st, 2009
For this exhibition, focused on the potential of art to help us regain our health, artists are invited to submit 12" X 12" 2-D or 3-D artwork, in any media, inspired by the power of healing. This exhibition is open to everyone - ALL members and non-members. Work will be accepted on the basis of the volume of submissions. Submitted work must not have been shown previously at the ALL Arts Gallery. Deadline for entry: Sat., Oct. 3, 1-2:30pm OR Sun., Oct. 4, 3-4pm. ALL Arts Gallery, 246 Market Street, Lowell. For a full application please visit http://www.artsleagueoflowell.com/NewsItems/StrongAtTheBrokenPlacesCALL.pdf.
If you have any questions, please contact the University of Massachusetts Lowell Art Department at 978-934-3494 or Doug Wilkening at 508-254-5618. This is a mixed media, judged show, with ribbons awarded on Friday night at a private reception for artists and their guests. A second set of ribbons will be awarded by popular vote from the public on Saturday afternoon. Entries are limited to 4 pieces per person at no charge if you are a member of Tewksbury Community Artists, and 3 pieces per person at $5 per piece for non-members (adults only). Sponsored by the Tewksbury Community of Artists and the Tewksbury Local Cultural Council. Set up time is on Fri., Sept. 25 from 3 - 5 pm. All artwork must remain on display for the entire show. | |
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 For a fuller listing of links see the COOL website, www.cultureiscool.org | | | This e-mail was sent from Cultural Organization of Lowell
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