Downtown Lowell Blog: Upcoming Events in Greater Lowell, August 3

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"I do not want art for a few, any more than education for a few, or freedom for a few."

-William Morris

City Visioning Session on Open Space & Natural Resources, TONIGHT (August 3)

Share your thoughts and provide input alongside other community members at the City of Lowell's final Visioning Session on Open Space & Natural Resources, TONIGHT from 6-8:30pm.

More information: Click here for details

Lowell Al Fresco: Festive Summer Fridays, through August 26

Celebrate the warm summer nights in downtown Lowell with outdoor dining, sidewalk sales, the Lowell Farmers' Market, and more, every Friday throughout the summer!

More information: www.cultureiscool.org/LowellAlFresco

Lowell Farmers' Market, every Friday through October

Buy local and stock up on farm fresh vegetables, meat, cheese, baked goods, and even handmade crafts at the Lowell Farmers' Market every Friday from 2-7pm on JFK Plaza.

More information: www.comteam.org/farmers_market.htm

119 Gallery welcomes Setheyny Loeub-Pen as Executive Director

Setheyny Loeub-Pen

The 119 Gallery welcomes their new Executive Director, Setheyny Loeub-Pen, a local artist, musician arts administrator, and educator. Congratulations to both Setheyny and the 119 Gallery on this announcement!

More information: www.119gallery.org/

2011-2012 Season Subscriptions are now on sale at Merrimack Repertory Theatre

Save money and get the best seats in the house when you purchase a season subscription to Merrimack Reperteory Theatre. A variety of packages and prices are available.

More information: www.merrimackrep.org

Richard James & the Name Changers perform outdoors at the Backyard Music Series, August 4

Hear Richard James & the Name Changers on Thurs, Aug 4, 6-8pm, as part of the Tsongas Center/UMass Lowell Backyard Music Series.

More information: www.TsongasCenter.com

Non-Fiction Book Club discusses Kurlansky at the Pollard Library, August 4

The Pollard Library Non-Fiction Book Club will discuss Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World by Mark Kurlansky, Thurs Aug. 4, at 6:30pm.

More information: www.pollardml.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. All are invited to attend!

If unable to attend the meeting, send comments to: lowellculturalcouncil@lowellma.org

ONE Lowell World Cup, August 6 & 7

The 5th Annual ONE Lowell World Cup 2011 comes to Cawley Stadium in Lowell on Aug. 6 & 7, 8am-8pm. Admission: $5/adults, children under 12 are free.

More Information: http://www.onelowellsoccercup.org/

13 Points of View on exhibit at the Brush Gallery & Artists' Studios, through August 6

Thirteen juried artists with studios at the Brush Gallery showcase a variety of work in 13 Points of View at Lowell's Brush Gallery & Artists' Studios.

More information: www.thebrush.org

First Saturday at Western Avenue Studios, August 6

The artists at Western Avenue Studios open their doors to the public on the First Saturday of the month! Shop six floors of studio space and meet over 200 artists working in a variety of mediums.

More information: www.westernavenuestudios.com

Chinese paintings in oil by George Chen: Opening Reception, August 6

“Ancient Visions New Canvases: Figures and Landscapes” Chinese paintings in oil by Lowell artist George Chen on view at the Chelmsford Public Library. Opening reception: Sat, Aug. 6, 2-4 pm.

More information: www.chelmsfordlibrary.org/programs/exhibits/george_chen_aug_2011.html

Commemorate 2011 ArtWalk Lowell at its closing reception, August 9

Commemorate the close of the 2011 ArtWalk Lowell season at a public reception on Tues., Aug. 9, 5:30-6:30pm. Enjoy light refreshments and celebrate this year's Juried and Peoples' Choice award winners!

More information: www.cultureiscool.org/artwalklowell

Grupo Fantasia perform in Chelmsford, August 10

Grupo Fantasia will perform Salsa and Merengue at "World Wide Wednesdays @ Chelmsford" on Aug, 10 from 6:30-7:45pm at the MacKay Library.

More information: www.chelmsfordlibrary.org

UTEC Superhero Art Contest deadline extended to August, 10

Call for Submissions from ages 16-23: Super hero Art Contest at UTEC!Pay tribute to a mentor by creating a Super hero in their image and entering them in UTEC's art contest. Deadline extended to Aug. 10.

More information: www.utec-lowell.org or Oscar Brogan, 978-856-3977

Independent Film Night at the Pollard Library, August 11

See Illegal this month at the Pollard.

This month's Independent Film Night at the Pollard Memorial Library features the foreign film Illegal by Olivier Masset-DePasse. Free admission! Thurs., Aug. 11 at 6:30pm, Pollard Library Meeting Room.

More information: www.pollardml.org

The Lowell Quilt Festival: A Citywide Celebration of Quilts, August 11 - 13

The Lowell Quilt Festival comes to Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Aug. 11-13, featuring guest speakers, trunk shows, a vendor mall and participation by dozens of area galleries & restaurants.

More information: www.lowellquiltfestival.org/

The Merrimack Valley Jazz Festival at Lowell's Sampas Pavilion, August 13

Hosted by Lisa Garvey of 92.5 "The River," the Merrimack Valley Jazz Festival comes to Sampas Pavilion, Sat., Aug. 13 at 3pm. Free and open to the public!

More information: www.adagioentertainments.com

Art Quilts Lowell 2011 comes to the Brush Gallery, August 11 - September 10

Garibaldi (detail) by Betty Busby

The Brush Gallery & Artists' Studios presents Art Quilts Lowell 2011: The Sea, on view from Aug. 11-Sept. 10. Opening reception: Sat., Aug. 13, 3-5pm.

More information: www.thebrush.org

Invest in local youth at Lowell's United Teen Equality Center

Staff positions are now available at the United Teen Equality Center (UTEC) -- work with local youth and make a sustainable investment in Lowell's future!

More information: http://www.utec-lowell.org/about/job-openings

"Refer an artist" program at Appleton Mills Lofts

Refer an artist to Lowell's new Appleton Mills work/live artist space and receive $500 in return! Some restrictions do apply.

More information: www.liveappletonmills.com or Dan Drazen at 617-720-8400, ext. 24

Call for Entries: "Getting Graphic: The Art of the Graphic Novel," deadline August 26

The Brush Gallery announcees a Call for Entries for their upcoming exhibit "GETTING GRAPHIC: The Art of the Graphic Novel," deadline Aug. 26.

More information: View the detailed prospectus

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