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| “Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass… it’s about learning how to dance in the rain!” | | -Vivian Greene | |
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 | |
| Artist Talk at University Gallery at UMass Lowell, TODAY at 3PM | | The Art Department and the University Gallery hosts an artist talk with guest artists Tim Winn & Zehra Khan in UML O'Leary Library, Rm. 222. Q&A will follow at University Gallery till 5pm. - Oct. 5, 3-5pm More information: www.uml.edu/dept/art/galleries | |
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 | |
Non-Fiction Book Club at the Pollard Memorial Library, October 6
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| 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 | |
| New Jack Kerouac Exhibit at the NPS Visitor Center, opens October 6 | | New exhibit on Lowell native and writer Jack Kerouac will open to the public in line with the annual Lowell Celebrates Kerouac Festival. The exhibit is a new permanent installation at Lowell National Historical Park’s Visitor Center.- Public unveiling, Oct. 6, 5pm
More information: www.nps.gov/lowe | |
| Tewsksbury Community of Artists 18th Annual Art Festival, October 7 & 8 | | Enjoy a weekend of art at the Tewksbury Community of Artists 18th Annual Art Festival at the John Wynn Middle School - Fri., Oct. 7, 7:30-9pm & Sat., Oct. 8, 10- 3pm
More information: http://www.tewksburycommunityofartists.com/ | |
| Pollard Independent Film Night: Colors of the Mountain, October 13 | | Pollard Library's FREE Independent Film Night takes place the 2nd Thursday of the month! This month, see Colors of the Mountain - Thurs., Oct. 13, 6:30pm More information: www.pollardml.org | |
David Sedaris Local Writers Contest, deadline October 14
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| Local writers! Get details on this special contest in honor of David Sedaris' Lowell appearance at Lowell Memorial Auditorium on Oct. 21! Prize includes a meet & greet with Sedaris and the chance to introduce him on stage. - Deadline: Oct. 14
More information: Click here for contest page | |
| Celebrate 20 years of The Tsongas Industrial History Center, October 14 | | Celebrate the Tsongas Industrial History Center's 20th Anniversary with a slice of birthday cake, free tours of the Center, commemorative displays, the unveiling of a special anniversary quilt, and hands-on fun! RSVP required. - Fri., Oct. 14, 4-6pm
More information: http://www.uml.edu/tsongas/Anniversary
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Saturday Matinee at the Pollard: Dark Victory, October 15
| | Bring your tissues, and join us for another fall classic featuring Lowell's own Bette Davis in one of her most notable roles in Dark Victory. - Sat. Oct. 15, 1pm
More information: www.pollardml.org | |
| UMass Lowell Faculty Invitational Exhibit Reception at Whistler House Museum of Art, October 15 |  | Bride Running, Chehalis Hegner
| Commemorate the opening of the UMass Lowell Faculty Invitational Exhibit at the Whistler House Museum of Art with a free, public reception on Sat., Oct. 15, 2-4pm. - Exhibit runs thru Oct. 29. More information: www.whistlerhouse.org | |
| Lowell Folklife Series leads an on-site program on the Buddhist Rains Retreat Ceremony, October 16 |  | Venerable Ajahn Mangkone
| In partnership with Buddhist temple Wat Buddhabhavana, the Lowell Folklife Series presents a guided visit led by Head Abbot, Venerable Ajahn Mangkone. Learn about the annual Rains Retreat Ceremony, the end of the Buddhist lent. - Sun., Oct. 16, 9:45-1pm. More information: www.nps.gov/lowe | |
| Lost in La Mancha, a documentary on Terry Gilliam's Don Quixote film project, screens October 18 | | The Arts League of Lowell & the Lowell Film Collaborative present Lost in La Mancha, the incredible documentary on Terry Gilliam (of Monty Python fame) and his tragic attempt to bring the story of Don Quixote to the big screen. Free admission! - Oct. 18, 7pm More information: Click here for details | |
| This Verse Business opening at the Merrimack Repertory Theatre, October 20 | | The Merrimack Repertory Theatre presents This Verse Business, starring Emmy Award-Winner Gordon Capp. Tickets are now on sale! - Oct. 20-Nov 13
More information: www.merrimackrep.org | |
The Bridge Review, Call for Submissions
| The Bridge Review will produce a 2012 special issue in support of the Centennial Anniversary of the Great Lawrence Strike of 1912 (the "Bread & Roses Strike"). Deadline for submissions: Jan. 11, 2012
More information: Click here for submission guidlines | |
| 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
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| 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 | |
| Bread & Roses Centennial Benefit Concert, October 23 | | Enjoy a benefit concert at Temple Emanuel in Lawrence to support Centennial activities to commemorate the 1912 Textile Strike in Lawrence, known as the Bread & Roses Strike. - Sun., Oct. 23 More information & tickets: www.breadandrosescentennial.org | |
Call for Entries: Whistler House Members Exhibit, deadline October 25
| | The Whistler House Annual Members Exhibit 2011 will take place November 19-December 30. If you aren’t a member become a member and submit your work! - Deadline for entries: Oct. 25
More information: http://www.whistlerhouse.org | |
| Regional premiere of Of Dolls & Murder with director Susan Marks in attendance, October 25 | | Join the Lowell Film Collaborative for the regional premiere of Susan Marks' CSI-themed documentary Of Dolls & Murder, narrated by the legendary John Waters. Filmmaker Susan Marks will be in attendance PLUS other special guests! - Oct. 25, 7pm More information: Click here for details | |
| Stanley Swann's Jazz Showcase pays tribute to Nina Simone, October 27 |  | Stanley Swann
| Enjoy an elegant evening at Savannah Palace with Stanley Swann’s Jazz Showcase! Special guest artist vocalist Valerie Stephens performs the music of Nina Simone. - Oct. 27, 7-9pm More information: www.stanleyswann.com | |
| Submit your favorite recipe to "Lowell Cooks!", extended deadline November 15 | | 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. - Extended deadline: Nov. 15 More information: www.cultureiscool.org/lowell-cooks | |
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| Shelf Life at Groton Public Library through November 5 | Come see the current exhibit, Anne Krinsky: Shelf Life, a site- specific installation at the Groton Public Library.- On view through Nov. 5
More Information: www.gpl.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 | |
| 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 |
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