Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Upcoming Events in Greater Lowell, December 13

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"In the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer."

- Albert Camus

Call for Curators: COOL Pop-Up Galleries, deadline TOMORROW 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

View the 2011 City of Lights Facebook photo album
The City of Lowell hosted its annual City of Lights Parade & Holiday Art Stroll on Nov. 26 – see some great shots of the event on COOL’s Facebook page taken by Adrien Bisson Photography. Visit our Facebook page today!

More information: www.facebook.com/cultureiscool
Community Yoga Class at 119 Gallery, December 14

Community Yoga Class at 119 Gallery, rotating teachers will host a weekly community yoga class, this class accepts donations but has no fee. Bring your own mat and a friend! -Wed., Dec. 14, 6:30pm

More information: RSVP to allegra442@hotmail.com

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

Rodney Atkins at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, December 15

Come hear Rodney Atkins perform at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium including his smash single, “Take A Back Road.” -Dec. 15, 8pm

More information: www.lowellauditorium.com

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

HELL BOUND on view at EYEFUL Beauty,
Reception December 15

Join us at EYEFUL Beauty for an art reception featuring the most recent body of photographic work HELL BOUND by local fine art photographer, Joe MacFadzen. -Dec. 15, 5-7pm

More information: www.eyefulbeauty.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/

ALL Holiday Show & Sale plus Ugly Holiday Sweater Party, December 17

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 or 5 for $20, purchase at Van Gogh's Gear in Lowell or Ancient Echos Arts in Chelmsford) -Dec. 17, 4-6pm

More information: www.artsleagueoflowell.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

Somebody Cares Center, Christmas Day Event, December 25

The Somebody Cares Center in Lowell will host a Christmas Day Event that will have a delicious meal. prizes and gifts for all ages. -Dec. 25, 11am-2pm

More information: WWW.CCFCCA.COM or somebodycareslowell@gmail.com

Brush Gallery Holiday Marketplace open until December 25

Come to the Brush Holiday Marketplace 2011 for all of your holiday gifts! open -Nov. 25 - Dec. 25, Tues. - Sat. 11- 4pm & Sun. 12- 4pm

More information: www.thebrush.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/

Open call for “After Hours Passions” photography project

Do you have an “after hours passion” or hobby that you pursue in addition to your “day job?” Does this passion or hobby contrast what you do for a living? If so, Adrien Bisson and Suzzanne Cromwell would like to know more … read on for details!

More information: www.adrienbisson.com/open-call

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

Calling all Filmmakers/Makers of Shorts
In February 2012, the Farnsworth Art Museum and The Strand Theatre in Rockland, Maine, will inaugurate a new series of short creative films entitled Rockland Shorts: An International Short Film Series. Submit your films and shorts!

More information:
http://www.farnsworthmuseum.org/rocklandshorts
Call for Contributors, culturehive.com

Culturehive.com is looking to bring together writers and photographers to contribute to blog.culturehive.com. Contributors of accepted articles or photos will be paid $5 per post.

More information: justin@culturehive.com

Annual Brush Members' Art Exhibition on view until January 21
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. -on view until Jan. 21

More information: www.thebrush.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

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