Friday, June 24, 2011

Upcoming Events in Greater Lowell, June 24

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You're Invited! Lowell ArtWalk Kick-Off party TONIGHT, June 25

Mix, mingle, and enjoy complementary hors d'oeuvres at the premiere party for the 2011 ArtWalk Lowell TONIGHT at 5pm at La Boniche as part of Lowell Al Fresco! More information: www.cultureiscool.org/artwalklowell

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

Lowell Al Fresco: Festive Summer Fridays kicks off today! Note that some events are weather permitting. More information: www.cultureiscool.org/LowellAlFresco

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

Calling all buskers, artists, dancers, poets & street performers! Be a part of the festive atmosphere of Lowell Al Fresco Summer Fridays! More information: www.facebook.com/LowellAlFresco or 978-674-1483

Lowell Sustainability Week Bicycle Tours, a Community Cookout and more: June 25

Celebrate Lowell's accomplishments as a green community and enjoy free activities & events this Saturday! More information: www.lowellsustainabilityweek.org

Call for Exhibitors! 2011 Art in the Courtyard, deadline June 28
Artists are invited to submit applications (deadline June 28) for the annual exhibitor event, Art in the Courtyard, part of the 25th Annual Lowell Folk Festival. More information: www.cultureiscool.org/artinthecourtyard
Volunteer at the 25th Annual Lowell Folk Festival, July 29-31

Volunteer opportunities are currently available at the 25th Annual Lowell Folk Festival, July 29-31! More information: www.lowellfolkfestival.org or e-mail Lowell_NHP_Volunteers@nps.gov

Get your glam on at the Dirty Dog Exchange Recycled Fashions event, June 25

The Revolving Museum hosts their second Dirty Dog Exchange Recycled Fashions event as part of Lowell's Sustainability Week on Sat., June 25, 10am-2pm. More information: www.revolvingmuseum.org

"Seasons in Time" on view at Ayer Lofts Gallery, through June 26

Ayer Lofts Gallery presents “Seasons in Time,” on view through June 26, featuring collaborative work by Michal Truelsen and Ed Marshall. More information: Michal Truelsen, 978-453-1943.

We Got the Power! at Armory Park, June 25

We Got the Power! on Sat., June 25 at Armory Park features dynamic song, dance, spoken word & art by Lowell youth. More information: www.119gallery.org or Taya Dixon Mullane, 978-452-9995

Grecian Festival 2011, June 24 - 26

The 2011 Grecian Festival at Transfiguration Orthodox Church takes place Fri.-Sun., Jun. 24-26. More information: www.transchurch.org/festival

[EXPOSED III] at the ALL Arts Gallery, through June 26

[EXPOSED III], the Arts League of Lowell's 3rd Annual Juried Photography Contest & Exhibition, is now on view at the ALL Arts Gallery through June 26. More information: www.artsleagueoflowell.com or 978-441-ARTS (2787)

Tsongas Center Backyard Series, starts June 30

The Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell presents the Backyard Music Series: Six Thursday Nights from 6-8pm starting June 30. More information: www.TsongasCenter.com

Boston's Great Molasses Flood of 1919 is discussed at the Pollard Library, July 7

The Pollard Memorial Library's non-fiction book club will discuss "Dark Tide: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919" on Thurs., July 7 at 6:30pm. More information: www.pollardml.org

Ribbon-cutting ceremony at Lowell's Appleton Mills, July 5
The public is invited to the official Ribbon-cutting ceremony at Appleton Mills, Lowell's newly built artist live-work space, on Tues., July 5, 2pm. More information & RSVP: reception@trinityfinanical.com or 617-7208400, ext. 10
"Full Moon Parties" at UMass Lowell's 50 Warren Restaurant

UMass Lowell's 50 Warren Restaurant at the Inn & Conference Center presents "Full Moon Parties" featuring live music & riverside patio dining. More information: Click here for details

Upcoming Events at the Chelmsford Public Library

The Chelmsford Public Library presents an array of upcoming programs including the Chelmsford Jelly and World Wide Wednesdays. More information: www.chelmsfordlibrary.org/

Hoop Dance & Costume Party at Billerica Farmer's Market, July 4
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Join Allyson Makiej, the Hoop Doctor, for a hula hoop show and "Hoop and Dance Costume Contest & Party" at the Billerica Farmer's Market, Mon., July 4. More information: www.fullmotionfamily.com

Free "Pops" concert at Shedd Park Pavilion, July 10
The Lowell Philharmonic performs light classical, 'pops', and patriotic favorites at Shedd Park Pavilion, Sun., July 10 at 3pm. More information: www.lowellphilharmonic.org
Lowell Cultural Council Community Input Meeting, August 4

The Lowell Cultural Council will hold its annual "Community Input" meeting on Aug. 4, 6:30pm, in the Mayor's Reception Room/City Hall. If unable to attend the meeting, send comments to: lowellculturalcouncil@lowellma.org

Audtions for "Dance 4 Peace XVI," July 5, 7, 12 & 14

Auditions for this year's "Dance 4 Peace XVI" will take place July 5, 7, 12 & 14 at Middlesex Community College's cafeteria, 33 Kearney Square, 3:30-6:30pm. More information: Monica Veth, 978-337-4572 or monicave@lchealth.org

Share your feedback on Lowell's Arts & Culture events

Share your opinion on Lowell's arts & culture events by completing this brief survey prepared by the Lowell Cultural Council. Complete the survey at www.surveymonkey.com/s/6GJNJP2

The Merrimack Valley Jazz Festival, August 13

The Merrimack Valley Jazz Festival comes to Sampas Pavilion, Sat., Aug. 13 at 3pm, hosted by Lisa Garvey of 92.5 "The River." More information: www.adagioentertainments.com

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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.

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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

Culture Hive, www.culturehive.com

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

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