Upcoming Events in Greater Lowell, September 20

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“Great things are not accomplished by those who yield to trends and fads and popular opinion.” - Jack Kerouac Vote for your favorite COOL Bus design, through September 26 Visit Brew'd Awakening and vote! The designs are in for the new COOL Bus! Come see the entries and vote for your favorite at Brew'd Awakening Coffeehaus, 61 Market St., Lowell. - On view though Sept. 26 More information: www.cultureiscool.org/cool-bus Parker Lecture Series on The Life and Times of Francis Cabot Lowell, September 22 Francis Cabot Lowell The Parker Lecture Series welcomes Chaim Rosenberg as he discusses his book on Lowell's namesake, The Life and Times of Francis Cabot Lowell, 1775-1817, at the Pollard Library. - Thurs., Sept. 22, 7pm More information: www.pollardml.org Johannah Zacharer performs at Concerts on the Corner, Thursday, September 22 Outdoor music at Athenian Corner! This week, enjoy Johannah Zacharer , performing her modern array of soft-rock and pop hits. All Concerts on the Corner are free and and open to the public. - Thurs., Sept. 22, 7:30pm More information: www.atheniancorner.com Final reception for works by Brenda Atwood PInardi at University Gallery, September 23 The University Gallery at UMass Lowell will host a closing reception for "Myths and Mysteries of the Heart," a memorial retrospective of paintings, works on paper, and 3D constructions by Brenda Atwood Pinardi. - Fri., Sept. 23, 5-7pm More information: Click here for details Upcoming historic tours of Lowell Cemetery, September 23 & 24 Take a free tour of historic Lowell Cemetery and hear fascinating stories as you explore one of the City's most beautiful spots. Tours are led by Richard Howe, Jr. - Fri., & Sat., Sept. 23 & 24 More information: www.lowellcemetery.com Rhyming Among The Spindles, September 23 Rhyming Among the Spindles, a Poetry Jam on the Themes of the Bread & Roses Strike, includes a film screening and performances at the Monarch Lofts, 210 Merrimack St. Lawrence. - Fri., Sept. 23, 7–9pm More Information: www.breadandrosescentennial.org National Public Lands Day, September 24 Celebrate the 18th Annual National Public Lands Day with a canal cleanup along the Merrimack Canal, fall bulb planting, park beautification, a BBQ, entertainment, and pumpkin decorating! - Sat., Sept. 24, 9am-4pm More information: Click Here for details Creative Healing, Saturday September 24 Jean Winslow Find new pathways to health and healing in an arts and mindfulness based group experience held at 128 Warren Street, Lowell. - Sat. Sept. 24 & Oct. 22, 10-4 More Information: Contact Jean Winslow jeanwinslow@msn.com or 978-455-2236/978-726-2399 Blooming Arts Benefit Art Show & Concert, September 25 Come discover Lowell's young artists at a Benefit for the Revolving Museum and the UMass Lowell String Project at Appleton Mills, 219 Jackson St. - Sun., Sept. 25, 2-5pm More Information: View the Facebook event Lowell Cultural Council hosts Grant Writing Workshop, September 28 Lowell City Hall The Lowell Cultural Council seeks grant applications for community projects in 2012 with a submission deadline of Oct. 15. Learn MORE about the grant process at a FREE grant writing workshop at City Hall. RSVP's required. - Wed., Sept. 28, 6-8pm More information: www.mass-culture.org/lowell or 978-674-1483 Point de Vue/Impressions on view in Downtown Lowell, September-October La Boniche, downtown Lowell. A French-themed art exhibit curated by Judy Bessette and sponsored by the Arts League of Lowell ALL is on view at La Boniche and Welles Emporium in downtown Lowell. - Sept.-Oct. More Information: La Boniche: (978) 458-9473 and Welles Emporium: (978) 454-4401 Gumbo Diablo CD Release Party at Olé, September 29 Join Gumbo Diablo for their CD release party on at Olé Restaurant & Tapas Bar downtown! Enjoy a global fusion fiesta - Thurs.,Sept. 29, 9pm More Information: http://gumbodiablo.com/ Massachusetts Cultural Council Artist Fellowships, deadline October 7 Applications are being accepted for 2012 Massachusetts Cultural Council Artist Fellowships in the Drawing, Painting, and Traditional Arts categories. - Deadline: Oct. 7 More Information: View the application Pollard Memorial Library Fall Festival, Saturday, October 1 Come out and enjoy a day packed with food, music and family festivities at the Pollard Memorial Library Fall Festival. - Sat., Oct. 1, 10am-2pm More Information: www.pollardml.org 11th Annual Lowell Open Studios, October 1 & 2 Explore the work of amazing local artists at the 11th Annual Lowell Open Studios featuring galleries & art studios throughout Lowell. Demonstrations and events throughout the weekend. - Sat., & Sun., Oct. 1 & 2 More information: http://lowellopenstudios.org/ Lowell Photography Contest, Extended Deadline: October 1 Enter the Lowell Photography Contest with up to three photos that capture the essence of the City of Lowell, the heritage within the National Park, or the character of the Historic District! - New Deadline: Oct. 1 More information: www.nps.gov/lowe or contact Dave Byers at david_byers@nps.gov. Non-Fiction Book Club at the Pollard Memorial Library, October 6 Nicholas Carr Join the Pollard Library's Non-Fiction Book Club to discuss The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains by Nicholas Carr. - Thurs., Oct. 6, 6:30pm More information: www.pollardml.org Dan Rocha's "Reflections/Deflections" on view at 119 Gallery View the work of Dan Rocha, winner of the 119 Gallery's 2010 Juried Exhibit, in "Reflections/Deflections" at the 119 Gallery. Artist reception, Oct. 1, during Lowell Open Studios. - On view through Oct. 2 More information: www.119gallery.org Public book launch party for Young Angel Midnight, October 6 Celebrate the innovative art and artists of Lowell at the book launch party of Young Angel Midnight: An Emerging Generation in the Arts in Lowell. Free & open to the public! - Thurs., Oct. 6, 6:30-8:30pm More information: www.cultureiscool.org/lowell-anthology Lowell Celebrates Kerouac Festival, October 6-10 Enjoy a variety of events in honor of Lowell native Jack Kerouac at the Lowell Celebrates Kerouac Festival, which features exhibits, walking tours, performances & more! - Oct. 6-10 More Information: www.lowellcelebrateskerouac.org Submit your favorite recipe to "Lowell Cooks!", deadline October 10 Calling all restaurants, chefs, cooks, and foodies! Submit your favorite recipe for consideration in "Lowell Cooks!", the City's new community cookbook set for release in Spring 2012. - Deadline: Mon., Oct. 10 More information: www.cultureiscool.org/lowell-cooks Make Your Mark on MRT! Help renovate Liberty Hall and Name your seat! Leave your mark on MRT by helping to fund the renovation of Liberty Hall, which will take place in the Summer of 2012. More information: Jeffrey Prescott, 978.6547552 or www.merrimackrep.org Open call for photography subjects: "After Hours Passions" Adrien Bisson Photographer Adrien Bisson & Creative Collaborator Suzzanne Cromwell are casting subjects to be photographed for a project with the working title "After Hours Passions." Open to men and women of any age from any location. Please see link below for complete details. More information: www.adrienbisson.com/open-call Once and for A.L.L. Exhibition at the Brush Gallery, through October 22 Come view Once and for A.L.L. an exhibition of work by members of the Arts League of Lowell at The Brush Gallery & Artists' Studios. - Through Oct. 22 More Information: www.thebrush.org Riverscaping Design Competition for Public Art, deadline December 10 Connecticut River Riverscaping announces their public art design-build competition for four pieces of public art along the Connecticut River. Applicants must be from northeast region CT, MA, NH, VT, ME, NY, NJ. - Deadline: Dec. 10 More information: http://riverscaping.org/ 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. 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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 connect with us   This e-mail was sent from Cultural Organization of Lowell Immediate removal with PatronMail® SecureUnsubscribe. 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