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"All our words are but crumbs that fall down from the feast of the mind."
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Call for Artwork for the COOLmobile, Deadline November 7
|  | The COOLmobile
| Artwork is sought for the COOLmobile appearance as a pop-up holiday store for City of Lights. - Applications due Nov. 7. More Information: www.cultureiscool.org/cool-bus | |
| See director Terry Gilliam at his chaotic best in Lost in La Mancha, TONIGHT! (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 failed attempt to bring the story of Don Quixote to the big screen. Free admission! - TONIGHT, Oct. 18, 7pm More information: Click here for details | |
| Stephen Collins Shake-scene, Parker Lecture at the Pollard Library, October 20 | | As part of the Moses Greeley Parker Lecture series, the Pollard Library welcomes Stephen Collins to perform his one man show about the influence of Shakespeare on language. -Thurs., Oct. 20, 7pm More information: www.pollardml.org | |
| 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 | |
Buddy Cop 2 at the Stoneham Theater, Opens October 20
| | Enjoy this off-beat comedic mystery of holiday nostalgia and athletic rigor, Buddy Cop 2 at Stoneham Theater -Opening: Oct. 20
More information: http://stonehamtheatre.org/buddycop2.html | |
Kerouac Memorial Walk and Wake, October 21
| | Come observe the 42nd Anniversary of the passing of Jack Kerouac with a Kerouac Memorial Walk and Wake. Begins at Lowell Grotto and proceeds to the Old Worthen Tavern. -Fri. Oct. 21, 6:30pm
More information: www.lowellcelebrateskerouac.org
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The Evolution of Samba: Brazil's National Rhythm, October 21
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| A World of Music, Middlesex Community College's fall 2011 concert series, continues with The Evolution of Samba: Brazil's National Rhythm, a FREE concert by guitarist Thomas Rohde and friends. - Fri., Oct. 21, 8pm (pre-concert lecture 7pm) More information: www.middlesex.mass.edu/events/wom/ | |
Register for the Creative Healing Workshop, October 22
|  | Jean Winslow
| Register for the next session of a Creative Healing Workshop led by local artist and creative arts therapist Jean Winslow. Fee is $75. Scholarships available for ALL members and F/T students.- Sat. Oct. 22, 10am-4pm More information: jeanwinslow@msn.com or 978-726-2399 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
Monster Bash and Halloween Stroll, October 27
| | Don your favorite costume and head to downtown Lowell for trick-or-treat for the Annual Monster Bash & Halloween Stroll! It's ghoulish fun for all ages featuring music, dancing, pumpkins, games, and haunted houses. - Thurs., Oct. 27, 5-8pm More Information: www.cultureiscool.org/discover-lowell | |
Paul Hudon, Local Author Reading at the Pollard Library, October 27
| | Local poet and historian Paul Hudon reads from his recently published collection of poems All in Good Time (Loom Press, 2011) at Pollard Memorial Library's downstairs Meeting Room. - Thurs., Oct. 27, 7pm More information: www.pollardml.org
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Lowell Telecommunications Corporation seeks an Executive Director, resume deadline October 28
| | Lowell Telecommunications Corporation (LTC) seeks an executive director to uphold their mission of community-building through collaboration, diversity, and innovation in the field of community communications.- Resumes due Oct. 28
More information: http://ltc.org | |
UMass Lowell Faculty Invitational Exhibit at the Whistler House until October 29
|  | Bride Running, Chehalis Hegner
| Explore the work of numerous artists at the UMass Lowell Faculty Invitational Exhibit at the Whistler House Museum of Art. - Exhibit runs until Oct. 29. More information: www.whistlerhouse.org | |
Lowell Boys and Girls Club seeks Visiting Artists!
| | The Lowell Boys and Girls Club seeks 12 visiting artists to lead one session each of demonstration & hands-on activities for girls. Mediums may include photography, sculpture, painting, or graphic design. Artists will receive $120 for their session. More information: Frank Ponceano at fponceano@lbgc.org 978-458-4526.
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Discuss Just Kids by Patti Smith at Non-fiction Book Club at the Pollard Library, November 3
| | Join the Non-fiction Book Club at the Pollard Memorial Library to discuss this month's book, Just Kids by Patti Smith. -Thurs., Nov. 3, 6:30pm
More information: www.pollardml.org | |
Call for Submissions for MONO NO AWARE, Deadline November 9
| | Call for submissions for MONO NO AWARE by contemporary artists and filmmakers with work that incorporates Super 8mm, 16mm, 35mm or altered light projections as part of a live performance or installation. Exhibition: Dec. 3, Brooklyn, NY -Deadline: Nov. 9
More information: www.mononoawarefilm.com | |
Call for Submissions, WBUR Zip-Code Stories, Deadline November 10
| | This month WBUR is seeking stories about the Lowell Zip-Code (01850). Submission of original short stories and essays of no more than 500 words, which must take place in the Lowell Zip-Code. -Deadline: Nov. 10
More information: http://www.wbur.org/2011/08/05/zip-code-stories-faq | |
| Charity KNIT-A-THON at the Brush Gallery, November 20 | | Come to the charity KNIT-A-THON at the Brush Gallery & Artists Studios in Lowell. Knit mittens and hats for local, Merrimack Valley charities and be entered into a drawing for great prizes! We provide yarn or bring your own! -Nov. 20, 12-4pm
More information: www.thebrush.org/directions | |
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