Upcoming Events in Greater Lowell, December 6

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"Life is the art of drawing without an eraser." - John W. Gardener Little Sparrows featured at the Pollard Independent Film Night, December 8 Come to the Pollard Memorial Library's Independent Film Night to view Little Sparrows—A film by Yu-Hsiu Camille Chen. -Thurs., Dec. 8, 6:30pm More information: www.pollardml.org Adagio Big Band Jazzy Snazzy Chirstmas Dinner Show, December 9 Come celebrate with the Adagio Big Band Jazzy Snazzy Christmas Dinner Show, tickets on sale now! -Fri., Dec. 9 More information: www.adagioentertainments.com Holiday Concert at Whistler House Museum of Art, December 10 The Whistler House and the Lowell Philharmonic present a “Holiday Concert” in the Parker Gallery of the Whistler House Museum of Art. Proceeds benefit the museum and the LPO - come and support two great Lowell organizations! -Dec. 10, 2pm More information: http://www.whistlerhouse.org/ Annual Brush Members' Art Exhibition Reception, December 10 Annual Brush Members' Art Exhibition with the New England Sculptors Association. This annual, juried exhibition features the artwork of members from both the Brush Gallery and the New England Sculptors Association.-Reception Dec. 10, 2 - 4pm. More information: www.thebrush.org Brush Gallery Holiday Marketplace and Sugar and Spice Weekend, December 10 & 12 Come to the Brush Holiday Marketplace 2011 open -Nov. 25 - Dec. 25, Tues. - Sat. 11- 4pm & Sun. 12- 4pm Enjoy the Sugar and Spice Weekend, and their 4th annual Cookie Competition on -Sat., Dec. 10 and Sun., Dec. 11, (special hours) 11-5 both days More information: www.thebrush.org The Gifts of Wine and Art, December 12 Visit the Brush Gallery & Artists' Studios and sample the fine wines from the cellars of Lowell's own Tutto Bene. Enter to win a beautiful gift basket including a bottle of Dom Perignon! Proceeds go to support our exhibition programs. -Dec. 12, 6:30-8:30pm More information: www.thebrush.org/ Up & Coming Young Acting Co. present, SCROOGE, December 10-18 The Up &Coming Young Acting Co. at the Atlantis Playmakers, is presenting their holiday show, SCROOGE (with a twist). A family friendly event that is always a crowd pleaser, this is a great way to get into the holiday spirit. -Dec. 10-18 More information: www.AtlantisPlaymakers.com Call for Curators: COOL Pop-Up Galleries, deadline December 14 COOL is seeking curators for a series of temporary exhibition spaces in downtown Lowell. Visit our website to learn more and to view and download the Application Packet and Form. - deadline December 14 More information: www.cultureiscool.org/cool-pop-ups Stanley Swann's Jazz Showcase and buffet "Jazz Christmas Show," December 15 Enjoy an evening of jazz with special guest Casual Saxtet playing favorite Christmas melodies to enjoy listening and dancing. Tickets available at Humanity and get a 10% discount on 1 item with your purchase. -Dec 15, 7:30pm More information: Click Here Gumbo Diablo at Olé, December 15 One of Boston’s most exciting and intriguing new bands is coming to Lowell. Gumbo Diablo will appear live in concert at Olé Restaurant & Tapas Bar. -Dec. 15, 9pm-12am More information: www.gumbodiablo.com Lowell Green Restaurant Committee Call for Members, Applications due December 16 The Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce is seeking qualified individuals to serve on the Lowell Green Restaurant Committee to administer the new Lowell Green Restaurant Certification Program.-Applications due Dec. 16 More information: angierapp@yahoo.com A Gay Country Christmas Cabaret, December 16 & 17 A Gay Country Christmas Cabaret: WHMA and Image Theater announce a creative alternative to the usual Holiday show, as local cabaret artist/songwriter Rene Pfister brings merry mayhem to the Parker Gallery. -Dec. 16 & 17, 7pm More information: For Tickets 978-452-7641 or http://www.whistlerhouse.org/ Spindle CIty Singers perform "A Gift for Every Child," December 18 Lowell's Own "Spindle City Singers" present "A Gift for Every Child" performing at St Joseph Shrine, Lee St. in Lowell FREE ADMISSION -Dec. 18th, 3 pm More information: Contact Heidi, julex1524@yahoo.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 Boston Pops at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, December 18 Back again this year with famous conductor Keith Lockhart, the Boston Pops will compliment a beautiful holiday season for one of the area’s most beloved traditions. -Dec. 18, 2:30pm More information: www.lowellauditorium.com ALL Holiday Show & Sale, November 25 - December 23 Start your holiday shopping with the Arts League of Lowell! Gallery hours: Weekends 12-4pm and other days as available. Ugly Holiday Sweater Party with Raffle ($5/ticket, can be purchased at Van Gogh's Gear) -Dec. 17, 4-6pm More information: www.artsleagueoflowell.org Holiday Express Train & Quilted Village at the New England Quilt Museum through December 31 The 2nd annual Holiday Express Train rolls into the New England Quilt Museum. The model train comes from the Wenham Museum. The village of quilted houses all lovingly hand-made by our wonderful volunteers promises to be bigger and better than ever! -Nov. 26-Dec 31 More Information: www.NEQuiltMuseum.org Loading Dock Winter Lights IV Art Exhibit, on view until January 1 Come enjoy Winter Lights IV Art Exhibit as it expands the display of elegant, giftable art into media not offered before. The main area of the gallery will be packed with locally-made, affordable, and entrancing works to give to others or to cherish yourself. -until Jan. 1 More information: http://www.theloadingdockgallery.com/ Cambridge Art Association's RED Exhibit, on view until January 11 Cambridge Art Association's RED Exhibit is on view. RED, it's more than a color; metaphor, feeling, idea or hue... -on view Nov. 22- Jan.11, 2012 at University Place & 124 Mount Auburn Street More information: http://cambridgeart.org/ “Aloft! The Wonder of Kites” at the American Textile History Museum, on view until May 27 Kites have had a profound impact on history as objects of artistic expression, tools of war, and instruments of science, technology and mathematics. Celebrate the history, the significance, and the fun of these tethered aircraft in three fascinating exhibits. -On view Now-May 27, 2012 More information: www.athm.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 hhagman@lowellma.gov. Please limit description to no more than two lines of text and include full contact information and URL if applicable. Deadlines: To insure your posting is in the coming week's e-blast, we must receive it by the previous Friday. To subscribe, send an email to hhagman@lowellma.gov with the subject line, "Please subscribe to COOL e-blast." 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