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February 18, 2010

"The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud." -- Coco Chanel

Vicki Sue Green at Centro Restaurant & Bar

LNHP Celebrates African American Heritage Month

Tonight! "The Invention of Lying" Community Film Screening

Get Great Deals on Great Plates!

Grantwriting, Social Media, and Fundraising Workshops

Lowell General Hospital's One-Day Exhibit of Cultural Artwork

Lowell Artist Jeff Lipsky at Chelmsford Library

Relive the Greek Classic: "My Big Fat Greek Wedding"

1930s Cinema Comes to Lowell This April

Poetry Workshop in Lexington with Tom Daley

"Siciliano Cinema" at Ayer Lofts Gallery

The Celtic Angkor Performs at Brew'd Awakening

Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance Comes to Lowell

Upcoming Workshop at X/O Studio

Visual Voices IV: Artwork By Lowell School Students.

Save the Date for Fiber Feast

Calls to Artists

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Vicki Sue Green at Centro Restaurant & Bar

About Vicki Sue Green: A professional published artist from New Hampshire, Vicki has artwork in several galleries throughout the U.S. and direct to the public from her studio location. Several of her paintings have been published and made into decorative art prints for sale in several major retailers such as Kohl's, Michaels, and HomeGoods. Vicki spends her creative time at Western Avenue Studios right her in Lowell: http://www.artbyverde.com./

Exhibit runs through March at Centro, 24 Market Street, Lowell
Opening Reception: Sun., Feb. 21, 1-3pm.

 

LNHP Celebrates African American Heritage Month

Music and song played a powerful role in sharing and spreading the message of the abolition movement to the towns and villages of New England in the nineteenth century. Lowell National Historical Park is hosting two programs in celebration of African American Heritage Month. Programs are free of charge and held at the Park Visitor Center, 246 Market Street. For more information, please contact the park at 978- 970-5000 or visit www.nps.gov/lowe.

"Singing for Freedom: The Music of the Antislavery Movement"
Fri., Feb.19, 7pm
The presenters are Dr. Scott Gac, Assistant Professor of History at Trinity College and Deborah Anne Goss, a historical performer and interpreter with the organization Solo Together. Offered on

"Exploring the Stories and Sites of Boston African American National Historic Site"
Tue., Feb. 23, 7pm
Mr. McNabb, from Boston African American National Historic Site, will explore the rich history of the free African American community in Boston in the years leading up to the Civil War. Using the Black Heritage Trail® as a guide, the program explores central role in the abolition movement, the Underground Railroad, and the early struggles for equality and justice.

Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/Lowell_NPS

Tonight! "The Invention of Lying" Community Film Screening

  Don't miss "The Invention of Lying" -- filmed right here in Lowell!

Don't miss "The Invention of Lying" -- filmed right here in Lowell!

The City of Lowell was the center of attention in 2008 when the cast and crew of the Ricky Gervais romantic comedy "The Invention of Lying" came and filmed right here in the Mill City. Jennifer Garner, Rob Lowe, Tina Fey, Christopher Guest, and Ricky himself were all seen at various hot spots in downtown!

Were YOU cast as an extra in the film or do you know someone who was? If so, come to The Old Court for this very special film screening -- see Lowell in all its silver-screen glory and look for your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers who were cast as extras! This event is open to the public -- everyone is welcome! Presented by The Old Court Irish Pub and The Lowell Film Collaborative.

Thurs., Feb. 18, 7pm, The Old Court Irish Restaurant and Pub, 29 Central St., Lowell. Admission: $5 at the door

For more information, visit www.lowellfilmcollaborative.org.

Get Great Deals on Great Plates!

Great Plates of Downtown Lowell
February 21-March 6

Enjoy fixed priced menus at 12 participating restaurants!
Athenian Corner, Caffe Paradiso, Centro, Cobblestones, Dharma Buns, La Boniche, Lowell Beerworks, Mama Lia's, Mambo Grill, Ole, Ricardo's Cafe Trattoria, The Olympia

For more information, visit www.glcc.biz or Facebook for menus (available on February 20)

Grantwriting, Social Media, and Fundraising Workshops

"Building Relationships"
Workshops for Cultural Organizations, Festival Organizers, and the Arts Community

Tuesdays, March 9, 23 & 30, 6-8:30pm
Lowell National Historical Park Headquarters, 67 Kirk Street, Lowell

Building strong relationships is essential to organizing a successful event and planning for organizational growth. Whether you're recruiting volunteers, connecting with grant-makers and sponsors, or trying to build audience, a strong network of supporters is critical to building and expanding your base. Classes will focus on best practices and will incorporate applied learning and exercises.Registration is now taking place -- deadline to register is Friday, March 5.

Tuesday, March 9
"Sharpen Your Grantwriting Skills"

Tuesday, March 23
"Sponsorship Outreach & Volunteer Recruitment

Tuesday, March 30
"Marketing & Publicity with a Focus on Social Media"

Space is limited to 15 participants per workshop.
Cost: $15 per session / $40 for all three*

For registration and detailed information, contact Suzzanne Cromwell at scromwell@lowellma.gov or call 978-674-1483. *If payment is a hardship, please let us know when registering.

Lowell General Hospital's One-Day Exhibit of Cultural Artwork

The Diversity Counsel of Lowell General Hospital is planning an exhibit of cultural artwork for its employees and others who may be visiting the hospital on that day. Our hope is to have many, ethnic and diverse artists showcase their work in the Clark Auditorium on Feb. 23 from 12- 4pm. As a thank you, we are hosting a reception for the artists from 4-5pm.

LGH is the largest employer in the city of Lowell and is represented by many, ethnic groups. As part of our Diversity Counsel's mission, we want to celebrate this diversity in the workplace by offering this exhibit. It is also a wonderful way for the local artist community to connect with LGH.

We would like for you to consider being part of this event. You will have the opportunity to sell your artwork and leave contact information. If you would like to participate, please reply with an e-mail to this address: jsouza@LowellGeneral.org.

 

Lowell Artist Jeff Lipsky at Chelmsford Library

Chelmsford Public Library presents "Artists in the Virtual World" with Jeffrey Lipsky. Tuesday night will be an edutainment multimedia presentation where you can sign up for Thursday's hands-on workshop. Learn how to get involved with the international art scene in the online virtual world of Second Life™.

Tues., Feb 23 & Thur., Feb 25. Both sessions begin at 6:30 p.m. Chelmsford Public Library, 25 Boston Road, Chelmsford

This program is being funded by a grant from the Chelmsford Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

For more information, visit www.chelmsfordlibrary.org

Relive the Greek Classic: "My Big Fat Greek Wedding"
Don't miss this February feel-good film at Athenian Corner!
Don't miss this February feel-good film at Athenian Corner!
Dinner and a movie is back at Lowell's Athenian Corner Restaurant!

Join us for a special screening of the fabulously fun flick "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" and get a delicious dinner at a great price! As part of the City's "Great Plates of Downtown Lowell" (Feb. 21 - Mar. 6), all guests may order a featured appetizer, entrée, and dessert for a special fixed menu price -- dinner and a movie never tasted so good!

Mon., Feb. 22, 7pm, Athenian Corner Restaurant, 207 Market St., Lowell

Presented by the Lowell Film Collaborative (LFC) in partnership with Athenian Corner Restaurant as part of the LFC's "Food & Film" series. Suggested donation: $5

For more information, visit www.lowellfilmcollaborative.org

1930s Cinema Comes to Lowell This April

Save the Date!
The 3rd Annual Lowell Film Festival:
Celebrating Hollywood's Golden Age of Cinema
Thursday, April 8 - Saturday, April 10
Select locations in downtown Lowell

Get ready to experience some of the incredible film classics the nation watched during Hollywood's Golden Age of the 1930s! It was a decade of glitz, glamour, outsized actors and actresses, and of course, the Great Depression. Join us as we showcase a selection of films that defined this remarkable period of cinema -- our weekend lineup includes silver screen favorites starring Charlie Chaplin, Bette Davis, Clark Gable, Boris Karloff, and Claudette Colbert, as well as a family screening of the Disney favorite, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs."

Visit www.lowellfilms.org for the current Festival lineup and for continued program updates and information!

Presented by the Cultural Organization of Lowell (COOL) in partnership with the University of Massachusetts/Lowell, Massachusetts Cultural Council, and the Lowell Film Collaborative.

Poetry Workshop in Lexington with Tom Daley

Tom Daley, who has had great turn outs for his workshops and performances in the Lowell area, will be running his popular poetry writing workshop with Lexington Community Education (only about a 30 minute drive from Lowell). Cost: $85/Seniors $65

The workshop will run for seven Wednesdays, 6:15-7:45 pm
Dates: Feb, 24, Mar, 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, and April 7
Location: Lexington High School, 251 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA

To register call 781-862-8043 or go online http://lexingtoncommunityed.org/

"Siciliano Cinema" at Ayer Lofts Gallery

Join us for "Siciliano Cinema!" at Ayer Lofts Gallery: A special film night showcasing the romance and beauty of Italy! This event is FREE, but seating is limited. Film shown in Italian with English subtitles.

"Cinema Paradiso"
A filmmaker remembers his childhood past when he fell in love with the movies at his village's theater and formed a deep friendship with the theater's projectionist. A must see for all film buffs!

Thur., Feb. 25 at 6pm, Ayer Lofts Gallery, 172 Middle Street, Lowell

The Celtic Angkor Performs at Brew'd Awakening

The Celtic Angkor (L to R): Suzzanne Cromwell, Victoria Vann, and Emily Levine
The Celtic Angkor (L to R): Suzzanne Cromwell, Victoria Vann, and Emily Levine

Lowell-based trio The Celtic Angkor comes to Brew'd Awakening Coffeehaus for an evening of live acoustic music inspired by Celtic, Cambodian, folk, and early-music traditions. Songs range from creative covers to original compositions performed with guitar, violin, and vocals.

The Celtic Angkor is led by singer/songwriter Victoria Vann (vocals, guitar) and features Emily Levine (violin) and Suzzanne Cromwell (vocals).

Sat., Mar. 6, 7pm, Brew'd Awakening Coffeehaus, 61 Market Street, Lowell. Free admission!

Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance Comes to Lowell

Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance taps its way into Lowell this May featuring cast members Scott Doherty and Michael McHugh, both crowned World Champions at the 2009 World Irish Dance Championship. Don't miss this international Irish dancing extravaganza at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium!

Wed, May 12, 8pm, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E. Merrimack Street.
Tickets go on sale Mon., Feb. 22 at 10am. Tickets are $56.50, $46.50 and $30.50 Tickets may be purchased in person at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium box office located at 50 East Merrimack Street in Lowell, by calling the box office at (978) 454-2299 or online at
www.lowellauditorium.com.

 

Upcoming Workshop at X/O Studio

Drawing Workshop at X/O Studio
Saturday and Sunday, March 6 & 7, 9 to 3pm
Cost: $200 -- $50 registration fee (included )

In this workshop you will widen your understanding of drawing and its creative potential. We will wrk on traditional paper surfaces and non-traditional surfaces in various sizes. We will experiment with textures, embossing, cutting and folding. Drawing skills are helpful though not necessary. An openness to new ways of working and a willingness to push the boundaries is essential.

Materials: Newsprint 18 x 24, Sketchbook 18 x 24, compressed charcoal, B pencils, white and black china marker, white vinyl eraser, kneaded eraser, other draw drawing tools of your choice

Space is limited to 5 participants. Please send registration checks to:
Kathleen Cammarata
181 Market St. #14
Lowell MA 01852

Visual Voices IV: Artwork By Lowell School Students.

Exhibit runs February 28 to March 27

A multi-gallery exhibition of the finest artwork produced by 250 students from the public, private and charter schools of Lowell, VISUAL VOICES IV and its related events is a collaboration of Lowell's galleries, schools and teachers. This biennial event was conceived eight years ago by Lowell art teacher and Brush Gallery artist Lolita Demers. This year, Demers is joined by Lowell art teachers Marta Magnus, Stephanie Deshenes, Erin Noonan-Descoteaux and Erica Van Fleet to produce this wonderful, city-wide exhibition of artwork by elementary, middle and high school students. Paintings, sculpture, pottery, mixed media, photography, computer graphics and drawings will be on display. Students, artists, teachers, school faculty, parents and the general public are encouraged to attend the receptions and to view the exhibitions of these talented, young, emerging artists.

Fri., Mar. 5, 7-9pm, The Brush Gallery & Artists Studios. For tickets: http://www.thebrush.org/tickets/.

Opening Reception: Sat., Mar. 6, 1-3pm
Primary Colors:
Artwork by Lowell's Elementary School Students Brush Gallery & Artists Studios, 256 Market St.
Performance by the Lincoln School Special Chorus: 1:30pm
www.thebrush.org

Opening Reception: Sat., Mar. 6, 1:45-3:45pm
Secondary Colors:
Artwork by Lowell's Middle School Students ALL Arts Gallery, 246 Market St.
http://www.artsleagueoflowell.org/

Opening Reception: Sat., Mar. 6, 2-4pm
Full Spectrum:
Artwork by Lowell's High School Students Whistler House Museum of Art, 243 Worthen St, Lowell. Performance TBA: 2:30pm
www.whistlerhouse.org

Special Art Teacher Appreciation Night And Fundraiser
This event, held at the Brush Gallery & Artists Studios, will celebrate Lowell's art teachers and will raise funds for art supplies for the schools.

Save the Date for Fiber Feast

Fiber Feast!
Sat., Mar. 20, 4:30-6:30 pm
Lowell Fiber Studio - Studio 512, Western Avenue Studios, Lowell

Come to a gathering of artists who work with fiber. Meet each other, share work, ideas, laughter and food. Please bring a piece of work if you'd like to show it to the group, and your business cards to exchange. Please bring something you'd like to eat (and share) and your own place setting. We'll provide beverages.

RSVP by March 13 to Gwen Stith at gwenst@comcast.net and share information on the dish you will bring.

Calls to Artists

Paste Up. A juried exhibition of small format collage
ALL Gallery, Lowell

Juried exhibit runs June 26, 2010 - July 18, 2010

Eligibility: Work, when mounted for gallery presentation, must hang on the wall and may be no longer 20" on its longest side. All entries must have been completed after 2008.

Submission: A completed entry form, a CD, a printout of image(s) and a check, money order or information to cover entry fees and a business size SASE envelope for notification. Entries must arrive no later than April 2, 2010. Notification of acceptance will go out no later than April 23, 2010. All entries must be sent to:
Paste-up
c/o Van Gogh's Gear
200 Middle Street

There will be an entry fee of $25 for up to four entries.

For complete information regarding entry and to download the prospectus and entry form, check for news about the show or see last year's show visit us at :
http://www.paste-up.com.

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Arts League of Lowell members and non-members are invited to submit work for the ABSTRACTIONS 2010 exhibition which opens April 10, 2010.

This is a juried show. You are invited to submit up to 3 works in either 2D, 3D, or installation media, for consideration. The jurying will be by actual work submitted. For large 3D works or installation proposals, see the full prospectus for submission deatils.

For access to the full prospectus click the link below.

http://www.artsleagueoflowell.com/gallery/prospectusABSTRACTIONSHOW.pdf

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Encaustic Instruction with Kellie Weeks

Come and learn the basic techniques of Encaustic, a wax medium that dates back 2000 years ago to Fayum, Egypt. This technique, revived by Jasper Johns, Diego Rivera, and many others, offers both vigorous spontaneity while also giving the artist full control over the medium.

Encaustic is ideal for someone interested not only in painting, but for exploring all that can be accomplished with achieving textural and translucent, layering effects. Combined with collage and other methods, encaustic will help to precisely execute your artistic ideas and promote full self-expression.

These are one-on-one or one-on-two workshops. If you are interested in a beginners workshop with Encaustic, please contact Kellie Weeks at kefg96@comcast.net or by phone at 978-342-2705, to schedule a class.


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

 
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