Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Upcoming Events in Greater Lowell, November 8

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The weekly COOL E-newsletter is a calendar listing of local arts & culture exhibits, performances, lectures, film events, and more! Submit your community event for consideration to Hannah Hammond-Hagman at hhagman@lowellma.gov. Submission deadline is Friday for inclusion in the following week's newsletter.

Composting Workshop at Community Gardens Greenhouse, TONIGHT November 8

Please join us for a Composting Workshop at the Community Gardens Greenhouse. We're raffling off a new 'Kitchen Gourmet' Composter; tickets are just $5. -Tues, Nov. 8, 6pm

More information: http://www.lowellma.gov/depts/recycle/composting

Call for Submissions, WBUR Zip-Code Stories, Deadline November 10

This month, WBUR is seeking original short stories and essays that take place within the Lowell zip-code 01851. Word count is 500 words or less. - Deadline: Nov. 10

More information: Click here for details


The Human Resource Manager screens at the Pollard Library, November 10

Come see The Human Resources Manager at the Pollard Memorial Library as part of the library's monthly Independent Film Night. Free admission! - Thurs., Nov. 10, 6:30pm

More information: www.pollardml.org

Fee Free Weekend at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum, November 11-13

In honor of Veteran's Day, November 11, Lowell National Historical Park will be "Fee Free" at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum all weekend. - Nov. 11-13

More information: www.nps.gov/lowe

Flying Orb Productions presents The Nectar of Immortality, November 11 & 12

Join Flying Orb Productions for a presentation of The Nectar of Immortality, a surreal journey into Khmer mythology. Suggested donation $7, and please bring a pillow! - Nov. 11 & 12, 7:30pm, doors open at 7pm

More information: www.flyingorb.com

Saturday Matinee at the Pollard Library, To Have and Have Not, November 12

Come out and enjoy a Saturday Matinee at the Pollard Memorial Library, To Have and Have Not, directed by Howard Hawks.- Sat., Nov. 12, 1pm

More information: www.pollardml.org

Call for submissions for INSIDEOUT at 119 Gallery, Deadline: November 12

The 119 Gallery is accepting submissions for INSIDEOUT, their 7th Annual Juried Exhibit, Nov 15-Dec 10. Juror: Anna Shapiro. - Deadline to submit work: Nov. 12, 5pm

More information: www.119gallery.org

Pollination on view at the Brush Gallery and Artists' Talk, November 12
Fertile Ground by Gregory Wright
Fertile Ground by Gregory Wright

Enjoy Pollination on view at the Brush Gallery plus Artists' Talks/Presentations -Sat., Nov. 12, 2-4 pm and screening of the film, Sister Bee and a talk presented by Norfolk County Beekeepers. -Sat., Nov. 19, 12-4pm -Exhibit on view: Oct.29 - Dec. 3

More information: http://thebrush.org/exhibitions.htm

Ayer Lofts Art Gallery Winter Solstice Show, November 13-December 24

Enjoy the Winter Solstice Show and see Ayer Loft's artist-residents and their guests show off their latest creations including art, sculpture, photography, pottery and jewelry making. - Nov. 13- Dec. 24, Sat. & Sun., 12-4pm

More information: www.ayerlofts.com

Massmouth Story Slam comes to Lowell, November 15

Lowell's first Massmouth Story Slam kicks off at The Back Page. The theme of the night is "Where I'm From," with host Obehi Janice and special guest Jessica Wilson. Copies of Young Angel Midnight, an anthology of emerging artists that features Obehi, will be available for purchase. - Nov. 15, 7pm

More information: http://massmouth.ning.com/events

Public Meeting in Lowell for Massachusetts Statewide Outdoor Recreation Plan, November 15

Come to the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) public meeting in Lowell at the Pollard Library to give input for updating Mass' Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. - Nov. 15, 6:30-8 pm

More information: www.mass.gov/dep

Special Veterans' Day free film screening of James Gandolfini's Alive Day Memories: Home from Iraq, November 16

Come to the Art Gallery at Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union (1 Tremont Place, Lowell) for a FREE film screening of Alive Day Memories: Home From Iraq, hosted and produced by Emmy-winning actor James Gandolfini. Co-sponsored by the Lowell Film Collaborative. - Wed., Nov. 16, 7pm

More information: www.lowellfilmcollaborative.org

Parker Lecture, The 2012 Fraud: Misreading the Maya and Their Calendars, November 17

As part of the Moses Greeley Parker Lecture series, The Pollard Library welcomes R.P. Hale to explore the history of the Apocalypse along with the Mayan calendars and how they work. - Nov. 17, 7pm

More information: www.pollardml.org

Clean water activist Marion Stoddart to attend the Lowell screening of the documentary Marion Stoddart: The Work of 1000, November 17

Join Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust at their Annual Meeting PLUS a film screening of Marion Stoddart: The Work of 1000 with a special appearance by Marion Stoddart herself. Free admission, RSVP's encouraged to gwen@lowelllandtrust.org. - Thurs., Nov. 17, 7pm

More information: Click here for event details

Guest Artist Lecture Series: Taylor Davis, November 17
by Taylor Davis
by Taylor Davis

Taylor Davis is a Boston-based sculptor. She will talk about her work and working process at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. The lecture is free and open to the public. -Thurs. Nov. 17, 6pm

More information: www.printeronprescott.com/

UMass Lowell BFA students: Process Made Visible III Exhibition on view until November 18

Come enjoy Process Made Visible III, painting and drawings by UMass Lowell BFA students. -Oct. 24-Nov. 18

More information: Click here for exhibition details

Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra Song & Dance Concert, November 18

Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra Song & Dance Concert. Illumination Opera Company joins for selections of Mozart's Magic Flute. Pianist. Pawtucket Congr. Church, Free admission, $10 suggested donation. - Fri., Nov. 18, 8pm

More information: www.lowellphilharmonic.org

Art Opening at STYLE LOFT for the Holidays, November 17

There Is A Blessedness Surely To Be Believed. Celebrate Jack Kerouac's The Scripture of The Golden Eternity with small encaustic works by Barbara Gagel at STYLE LOFT (above Life Alive). -Thurs., Nov. 17, 5- 7:30pm

More information: bgarts@comcast.net

Image Theater's 7th Annual Naughty Readings, November 19

Image Theater's annual fundraiser of original short, sexy, and saucily subversive plays and original songs, upstairs at The Old Court Pub. Tickets are $25 and include the show and appetizers at the after-party. - Sat., Nov 19, 8pm

More information: http://www.imagetheater.com/ or call 978-441-0102 to reserve seats

It's in the Bag, fudraising event at New England Quilt Museum, November 20

A special fundraising event at the New England Quilt Museum offers a chance to get a jump start on gifts for special people in our lives. It’s in the Bag features a lively half-day program, including a brunch, lecture, auction and sale. -Nov. 20 11am-3pm

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

Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged), at the Merrimack Repertory Theatre, November 25 – December 18

Get your tickets now for festive funny physical family-friendly fun in the new comedy Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged), starring the Reduced Shakespeare Company®, at Merrimack Repertory Theatre. -Nov. 25 – Dec. 18.

More Information: www.merrimackrep.org

Save the Date: City of Lights Parade, November 26

Save the date and join us at the Annual City of Lights Parade and Holiday Art Stroll! Enjoy family activities, music and other holiday treats. - Sat. Nov. 26, 11am-8pm

More information: Click here for event details and full schedule

Save the Date: Holiday Open Studios at Western Avenue Studios, December 3 & 4

Buy Local, Buy Lowell for the Holidays - Holiday Open Studios at Western Avenue Studios, unique and unusual gifts for everyone on your list. -Dec. 3 & 4 12-5pm

More information: http://westernavenuestudios.com/

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