Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Upcoming Events in Greater Lowell, February 28


"There's a great power in words, if you don't hitch too many
of them together."  - Josh Billings

Welcome to our Eblast! For items to be considered please send a description of your event of no more than two lines of text, a jpeg image and include full contact information and URL if applicable.

 

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IN THIS ISSUE
Save the Date
Now on View
Opportunitites
Ongoing Exhibits and Shows
Coming Soon
Save the Date: Lowell Celebrates Kerouac              
Lowell Celebrates Kerouac
Come Celebrate JACK KEROUAC'S 90TH BIRTHDAY!
Check out all of the wonderful events, including readings, music, pub tours, and more!
Early Bird Event.  Monday, March 5, 3pm: A Screening of Henry Farrini's Lowell Blues Documentary Film.The film features passages and images from Jack Kerouac's novel Doctor Sax. 
UML South Campus.  210 Coburn Hall on Broadway.
-Lowell Celebrates Kerouac runs from March 8-11

More information: www.lowellcelebrateskerouac.org
Now on View: NE Quilt Museum: Campaigns & Commemoratives

CAMPAIGNS & COMMEMORATIVES: Quilts for Presidents   

Join us for an exhibit highlighting the unique role that textiles have played in our national politics.  Campaigns and Commemoratives highlights four centuries of political textiles used in quilts to support the campaigns of everyone from President Washington to President Obama.
- On view until March 24   

 

 

More information: www.nequiltmuseum.org  

Wednesday, February 29

ALL Leaps Forward into 2012

In addition to a brief monthly meeting we will have an art/social/potluck.  Learn about the exciting plans we have for the new year and be the first of 10 lucky members to display your work or talent.
-Wed., Feb. 29, 6-9

 

More information: jeanwinslow@msn.com


 

Loading Dock Gallery From the Mud by Glenn Szegedy
On view February 29 - March 25th
Artists Reception: March 10, 2-4pm

More information:
www.theloadingdockgallery.com    
Thursday, March 1 

Non-fiction Book Club at the Pollard Library  


Come join the Non-fiction Book Club at the Pollard Memorial Library.  This week they will explore An American Requiem: God, My Father, and the War That Came Between Us by James Carroll
-Thurs., March 1, 6:30-7:30pm

More information: www.pollardml.org    

Saturday, March 3  
1193.3
Video Lux, Ego Sum Lux Video

Intermedia exhibition by Jim Jeffers, winner of 119 Gallery's 2011 Annual Juried Exhibition. Reception: Sat. March 3, 3-6pm. Performance Night: Fri. March 16, 7-10pm

Exhibition runs until March 31.

 
More information: www.119gallery.org  

  
Open Studios at Western Avenue Studios!
On the first Saturday of every month, Western Avenue Studios opens its doors to the public. Come browse the latest works by our artists!
-March, 3, 12-5pm
More information: www.westernavenuestudios.com

 

Eric French & Mr. Hyde at the Back Page 
Come hear Eric French & Mr. Hyde Guitarslinger/ songwriter rock n' blues with "Bees Deluxe" at the Back Page this Saturday night!
-Sat., March 3, 8:30 pm
More information: www.ericfrench.com or www.backpagelowell.com 


Master Class Lowell Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society  Come to this masterclass in Billerica, you can learn how one of the Barbershop Harmony Society's finest, Steve Armstrong of Toronto Northern Lights Fame, approaches rehearsal techniques, song development, and building ensemble sound.
-Sat., March 3


More information:
www.gentlemensongsters.org 

Sunday, March 4 
March 4-12- Lowell Women's Week 
For sixteen years, Lowell Women's Week has celebrated women--from the women who have come before us to the women of today.  Events are free unless otherwise noted.  Events are open to everyone, including the Annual Women's Week Breakfast on Mon., March 5!
-March 4-12, see website for list of events

More information:
www.lowellwomensweek.org  
 
Tuesday, March 6  
Lowell Irish Cultural Week Film Event: "War of the Buttons"

Celebrate Lowell Irish Cultural Week with dinner & a movie! See the comedic Irish film "War of the Buttons" (1994) and meet special guest Paul McCarthy of Ireland's National Theatre, The Abbey. Location: Lowell Beer Works. Suggested donation: $5 (food & drinks available separately).  

- Tues., March 6, 7pm (doors at 6pm)

 

More information:
www.lowellfilmcollaborative.org
 
 
 
 
Lowell Women's Week Film Event: "Sospira," with Director Q&A
Filmmaker Lana Z Caplan transports us to the stunning Amalfi Coast through the eyes of nine international women who uprooted themselves from their friends, family, work, and home countries to pursue love & personal fullfillment in the Mediterranean. Post-film Q&A with Director Lana Z Caplan! Location: Revolving Museum
- Tues., March 6, 7:30pm (doors at 7pm)

  

More information: www.lowellfilmcollaborative.org

 

Opportunities
Call For Entries
Art in the Courtyard 2012, a venue of the Lowell Folk Festival
Artists and Artisans are invited to apply to exhibit in Art in the Courtyard 2012, the art and fine craft component of the 26th annual Lowell Folk Festival, July 27, 28, 29
Applications due June 1, 2012

More information: www.artinthecourtyard.org
 
 
 
Urban Arts Institute, BostonCall for Entries
Public Art for Point Park in Lowell's Hamilton Canal District
Point Park has been selected for the development of a major public art feature that signals its important as a creative entranceway to the City of Lowell. This project is open to US artists -- artists from Lowell and the surrounding communities are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: March 9, 2012
 
More information: www.urbanartsinstitute.org (Go to "Projects," then "Opportunities")
 
 
 
Urban Arts Institute, BostonCall for Entries
Creative Signifier for Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center
The Park's visitor orientation center is located in downtown Lowell's Market Mills complex, known historically as the Lowell Manufacturing Company. This project is open to US artists -- artists from Lowell and the surrounding communities are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: March 9, 2012

 

More information: www.urbanartsinstitute.org (Go to "Projects," then "Opportunities")
 

 

Ongoing Exhibits and Shows

American Textile History Museum- Aloft: The Wonder of Kites until May 27, www.athm.org           

New England Quilt Museum- Campaigns & Commemorative: Quilts for Presidents,

on view until March 24, www.nequiltmuseum.org        

The Brush Gallery- Welcome to the Neighborhood, on view until March 3, www.thebrush.org   

The Loading Dock Gallery- From the Mud on view until March 25, www.theloadingdockgallery.com 

The Merrimack Repertory Theatre- Daddy Long Legs, show runs until March 4, www.merrimackrep.org        

Centro Restaurant & Bar- Dennis Lucas: Recent Works on view now through March 31, 2012, www.CentroLowell.com  

Coming Soon
March 6- An Evening with Lowell Mill Girls at the Boot Mills, www.uml.edu/tsongas/anniversary
March 8-
Jack's Serious Exuberance at Ayer Lofts Gallery,
www.ayerlofts.com
March 8- The Piano in a Factory at the Pollard Memorial Library, www.pollardml.org 
March 8-11- Lowell Celebrates Kerouac, www.lowellcelebrateskerouac.org
March 9-
Winter Concert by Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra, www.lowellphilharmonic.org
March 10- Bread & Roses Concert, http://lawrencehistory.org/node/19003
March 13-
Wine & Beer Tasting Benefit for MRT, www.merrimackrep.org
March 15-
Is it time for a Career Move?, at the Pollard Memorial Library, www.pollardml.org
March 17-
Creative Healing with Jean Winslow, jeanwinslow@msn.com 
March 22-
Phil Vassar at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, www.lowellauditorium.com
March 26- Merrimack Repertory Theatre Presents DeeConstruction, www.merrimackrep.org
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