Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Upcoming Events in Greater Lowell, November 15

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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.

Massmouth Story Slam comes to Lowell, TONIGHT 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/

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

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

The Big Sway music video debut at The Revolving Musuem, November 18

Join the funk band The Big Sway to celebrate the debut of their first music video "Afterparty" from The Cheese EP. All-ages dance party features The Big Sway and electronic hip-hop band Lady Sasquatch. $5 at the door. -Nov. 18, 9pm-12am

More information: http://www.revolvingmuseum.org/joomla/events

119 Gallery Juried Show INSIDE OUT opening reception, November 19

Come see 119 Galleries Juried Show, INSIDEOUT, at the opening reception - Sat., Nov. 19, 3-6pm -Show runs: Nov 15-Dec 10

More information: www.119gallery.org

Folk Night & Italian Dinner at Temple Emanuel, November 19

A night of food, fun, laughter and music. Featured act I is Allied Folk, a trio of old and new friends who play a variety of contemporary folk, rockabilly, blues, and pop music.Tickets are $15/person, $25/couple bring all your kids for an additional $5. Concert only $10/person.- Sat., Nov. 19, 5pm Dinner, 6:30pm Concert

More information: www.temv.org

Pollination on view at the Brush Gallery and Film Screening, November 19
Fertile Ground by Gregory Wright
Fertile Ground by Gregory Wright

Enjoy Pollination on view at the Brush Gallery plus a 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

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

Whistler House of Museum of Art, Annual Juried Members Exhibit, Reception November 19
Bucolic Meadow
Bucolic Meadow

Come enjoy the Whistler House Museum of Art, Annual Juried Members Exhibit 2011 - Nov. 19-Dec. 30 - Reception: Nov. 19, 2-4pm

More information: www.whistlerhouse.org

Community Teamwork Inc. presents Lura Smith Gospel Concert of Thanksgiving, November 19
Lura Smith
Lura Smith

Join CTI and our Merrimack Valley Regional Network to End Homelessness for the Lura Smith Gospel Concert of Thanksgiving – over 25 performers and food catered by La Boniche. -Sat., Nov. 19, 12-2pm

More information: www.comteam.org

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/

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

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

Women’s Works: A Celebration of the Creativity of Women, December 1

UMass Lowell's Center for Women & Work hosts Women’s Works: A Celebration of the Creativity of Women. Begin your holiday shopping and enjoy musical performances. Entrance is free!

More information: www.uml.edu/centers/women-work or https://www.facebook.com/WomenWork

Non-Fiction Book Club at the Pollard Memorial Library, December 1

Join the Pollard Library Non-Fiction Book Club and discuss, Waiting For Snow in Havana by Carlos Eire. -Thurs., Dec. 1, 6:30pm

More information: www.pollardml.org

The Holiday Small Business Bash, December 1

Reserve your seats now for the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce Small Business Holiday Bash, a fun way for small businesses to buy a table to be able to provide a unique party for their business. - Dec. 1, 6-10pm

More Information: Click Here

Winter Glass Expo at Aaron Slater Glass, December 3 & 4

Head up to Manchester for this amazing open studio event hosted by local glass artist Aaron Slater. Glassblowing demonstrations, refreshments, and artwork to purchase for your holiday gifts! -Sat. Dec. 3, 10am-8pm & Sun. Dec. 4, 12-5pm

More information: http://aaronslaterglass.com/

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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