Thursday, June 2, 2011

Upcoming Events in Greater Lowell, June 2

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"To read a poem in January is as lovely as to go for a walk in June.”

-- Jean-Paul Sartre

Creative networking & idea-sharing at "unPanel," June 6
A few spaces are still open for “unPanel," a fun night of networking & idea-sharing for Greater Lowell Creatives! This unique series of informal roundtable workshops provides professional development advice & strategies for any artist. Pre-registration is required! Mon., Jun. 6, 6-9pm, American Textile History Museum.
More information: www.cultureiscool.org/unpanel or Hannah Hagman, hhagman@lowellma.gov, 978-674-1482

Rebekah Wetmore artist reception at Loading Dock Gallery, June 3

See work by Rebekah Wetmore in "Transformation Play," on view through Jun. 26 at Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell. Opening reception: Fri., Jun. 3, 6-9pm. More information: www.theloadingdockgallery.com

First Saturday at Western Avenue Studios, June 4

Western Avenue Studios opens its doors to the public the first Saturday of every month from 12 noon to 5pm. Come browse the latest works by over 180 artists working in an array of mediums, all creatively housed on six floors of two historic mill buildings! More information: www.westernavenuestudios.com

Call for Submissions: City of Lowell's new mobile marketing bus

Ever thought about designing public art that travels? The Cultural Organization of Lowell (COOL) is hosting an artist design competition for the recently acquired mini-bus that will travel around the region as a mobile marketing experience promoting the City of Lowell. Submission deadline: June 8. More information: www.cultureiscool.org

Boston Conservatory Theater Ensemble presents "Factory Girls" free to the Lowell community, June 3 - 5

The Boston Conservatory Theater Ensemble presents a workshop production of "Factory Girls," Jun. 3-5, at the Burgoyne Theater at Lowell High School and June 9-12 at the Boston Conservatory Theater. Lowell performances are free, advance reservations recommended. Tickets or reservations: 617-912-9222 or http://bostonconservatory.ticketforce.com/.

Lowell Folklife Series comes to Merrimack Repertory Theatre, June 4

Lowell National Historical Park presents "Traditional Irish Music and Dance: Three Master Teachers and Their Apprentices Perform Together" featuring fiddle player Laurel Martin and stepdancers Kieran Jordan & Kevin Doyle. Part of the Lowell Folklife Series. Merrimack Repertory Theatre, Jun. 4 at 8pm. More information: www.nps.gov/lowe

International documentary I Remember Better When I Paint screens in Lowell, June 7

The Arts League of Lowell & the Lowell Film Collaborative present a FREE screening of I Remember Better When I Paint, the next film in their 2011 Film & the Arts Series. Learn about the incredible, inspiring impact the creative arts have on those struggling with Alzheimer's, memory loss, and dementia. ALL Arts Gallery, Lowell, Tues., Jun. 7, 7pm. More information: www.lowellfilmcollaborative.org

Acrylic Lecture Demo at ALL Arts Gallery, June 8

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Adria Arch

Registrations are being accepted for Adria Arch's "Golden Artist Colors, Inc. Acrylic Lecture Demo," Wed., Jun. 8, 6-8pm, ALL Arts Gallery, 22 Shattuck St. Learn more on pigments, viscosities, gels, mediums, and more. Participants will receive free product samples and a literature packet. More information and registration: info@artsleagueoflowell.org

Stand up comedy at the Old Court, June 11

Six stand up comics come to the Old Court, 29 Central St., Lowell, for an evening of laughs at “Big Idaho” on Sat., Jun. 11. Appetizers will be available plus DJ. Cost: $10 at the door. More information: www.rohitfunny.tumbler.com

Celebrate Lowell's rivers, canals and ethnic diversity at Lowell Riverfest, June 11

Experience Lowell Riverfest: Culture Flows, a festive outdoor exploration of the connections between Lowell’s rivers and canals and our ethnic communities! Enjoy live music, delicious food, family activities, sustainable art, and MORE. Sat., Jun. 11, 2-6pm, at Middlesex Community College and the Concord River Greenway Park. More information: www.lowellriverfest.org

Author Event at Barnes & Noble featuring Harvey Frommer, June 16

Barnes & Noble Downtown Lowell will host an author book reading and signing with veteran sports journalist Harvey Frommer, Thurs., Jun. 16, 3-4:30pm. Frommer will read from Remembering Fenway Park: An Oral and Narrative History of the Boston Red Sox. More information: Barnes & Noble, 978-458-3939

The African Cultural Festival comes to Lowell, June 18

This summer brings the outdoor African Cultural Festival back to Lowell, Sat., Jun.18, 9am-7pm, at Sampas Pavilion. Enjoy traditional foods, crafts, dancing, music and activities paying tribute to the City's diverse African community and culture. Families welcome, free admission! More information: www.Africanfestivallowell.org

Think green for Lowell Sustainability Week, June 20 - 25

Celebrate Lowell's accomplishments as a green community! Enjoy free activities & events celebrating sustainability throughout the City including Climate Summer, a team of cyclists riding across New England learning about sustainabilty initiatives along the way. More information: www.lowellsustainabilityweek.org

Save the date for Grecian Festival 2011, June 24 - 26

The 2011 Grecian Festival at Transfiguration Orthodox Church takes place Fri.-Sun., Jun. 24-26. Learn more about Greek culture and religion through food, music, dance and other activities at this free community festival! More information: www.transchurch.org/festival

Lowell Al Fresco: Festive Summer Fridays starts Friday, June 24!

Summer Friday nights sizzle in downtown Lowell! Dine outdoors, enjoy live music and sidewalk sales, Lowell ArtWalk, and take in the Lowell Summer Music Series at Lowell Al Fresco, every Friday from June 24 - August 26. Lowell Al Fresco kicks off on Friday, June 24! More information: www.cultureiscool.org/LowellAlFresco

Street performers & artists wanted for Lowell Al Fresco Summer Fridays!

Calling all buskers, artists, dancers, poets & street performers! Share your talent with the public and add to the festive atmosphere of Lowell Al Fresco Summer Fridays, taking place every Friday in downtown Lowell from June 24-August 26. Non-amplified acts only. No permit fees! More information: www.facebook.com/LowellAlFresco or 978-674-1483

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."

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If there is an upcoming event that you would like to put on the COOL calendar (www.cultureiscool.org), email scromwell@lowellma.gov for information.


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

UMass Lowell Center for Arts & Ideas, www.uml.edu/artsandideas

African Cultural Festival, www.africanfestivallowell.org

For a fuller listing of links see the COOL website, www.cultureiscool.org

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