Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Upcoming Events in Greater Lowell, January 31


"Without tradition, art is a flock of sheep without a shepherd. Without innovation, it is a corpse."  
-Winston Churchill


Welcome to our NEW Eblast!  We thank you for your patience as we update our Eblast provider and layout. 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.

 

Best Wishes,

 

COOL
IN THIS ISSUE
Save the Date
Now on View
Opportunitites
Ongoing Exhibits and Shows
Save the Date: Winterfest 2012, February 9-11
WinterfestSave the Date for the new and expanded WinterFest 2012! Food, music and fun for the whole family! Plus don't miss out on the Looks of Lowell Fashion Show, Lowell Gallery Walk, the Soup Bowl Competition and National Human Dogsled Competition! -Feb. 9-11

Sign up now for the Dog Sled Competition, registration closes TODAY!

More information:
www.lowellwinterfest.org  
 

 

Now on View: Sustenance  

Sustenance,
Artwork by Michael Jones & Poetry by Christine Jones

The Whistler House Museum of Art presents Sustenance, an exhibit of Artwork by Micheal Jones and Poetry by Christin Jones.

On view until February 24 

 

More information: www.whistlerhouse.org

 

 

Wednesday, February 1 
Community Yoga Class @ 6pm
Come enjoy a community yoga class at the Lincoln School.  Class is free but donations are accepted.
-Wed., Feb. 1, 6 pm


 

Thursday, February 2 

Non-Fiction Book Club: Emperor of all Maladies

Come discuss the Emperor of all Maladies at the Pollard Memorial Library Non-Fiction Book Club.  The Book Club meets the first Thursday of each month from 6:30-7:30pm. 
-Thurs., Feb. 2, 6:30-7:30pm


More information: www.pollardml.org
 
Friday, February 3 

Earth Stories Opening Reception at the Loading Dock Gallery

works on/of paper by Michal Truelsen
on view from February 1 - February 26, 2012
Artists Reception: -Fri., Feb. 3, 6-9 pm


More information: www.theloadingdockgallery.com  
 
Saturday, February 4

Open Studios at Western Avenue Studios: Gifts from the heART!       

Just in time for Valentine's Day gift giving!  Visit participating studios at Western Avenue Studios for Valentine's Day specials and collect stickers on your postcard for a chance to win one of three gift certificates. -Sat. Feb. 4, 12-5pm 

 

More information: http://westernavenuestudios.com/GFTH/index.html  

 

 

 

Super Bowl Sunday at the Pollard: The Blind Side

Come enjoy a touching film, The Blind Side, and get ready for the Super Bowl with this football themed movie!  The Pollard Memorial Library Super Bowl Weekend Movie. 

-Sat., Feb. 4, 1-3pm   

 

 

More information: www.pollardml.org       

Tuesday, February 7 

Steampunk Soiree: Steamer

In celebration of Charles Dickens' 200th birthday, Frenchy and the Punk will be performing at the Revolving Museum!
-Tues., Feb. 7, 5:30- 9:30pm!
 


 
Opportunities

 

The City of Lowell is Seeking a Director of CASE/Executive Director of COOL 

The City of Lowell is seeking a Director of Cultural Affairs & Special Events/Executive Director of the Cultural Organization Of Lowell.  

 

More information: http://www.lowellma.gov/depts/hr/job-postings    

  

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COOL is Seeking Part-time Bookkeeper

COOL is seeking an experienced bookkeeper to work part-time in our office during business hours.  

Please send resume and letter of interest to LZ Nunn, ED at lznunn@lowellma.gov 

 

 

 

   

BECAUSE OF HER AWARD, DEADLINE FEB.10 

The Lowell Women's Week "Because of Her" Award recognizes women who demonstrate a strong commitment to their community through their courage, generosity, compassion, and activism.

 

More information: kadams@girlsinclowell.org     

 

 

 

ArtCorps is seeking Artists for Social Change

ArtCorps is seeking Artists to go to Guatemala and Belize to strengthen sustainable development in Central America! 

More information: www.artcorp.org   

 

Ongoing Exhibits and Shows

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

The Ayer Lofts Art Gallery- debuts the photo art of Eddie DiCroce, on view through February 5

steve@vangoghsgear.com   

119 Gallery- Gravity: Stop, A Collaborative Installation, January 17-February 11,  

www.119gallery.org  
Whistler House Museum of Art- Sustenance on view until February 24, http://www.whistlerhouse.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- Earth Stories, on view February 1-26, www.theloadingdockgallery.com    

The University Gallery at UMass Lowell- Raymond Pettibon: The Punk Years, 1978-86, on view until February 17, www.uml.edu/dept/art/galleries  

Coming Soon

February 7- Steampunk Soiree at the Revolving Museum, www.revolvingmuseum.org  

February 9-11- Winterfest 2012! http://www.lowell.org/Pages/Winterfest.aspx/  

February 9-March 4- Daddy Long Legs at MRT, www.merrimackrep.org  

February 9- Protektor at the Pollard Memorial Library, www.pollardml.org  

February 11- Winterfest Matinee at the Pollard Library: The Smurfs, www.pollardml.org    

February 11- Blast! at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, www.lowellauditorium.com 
February 12-  Valentine's Day Concert by Andover Chamber Music, More Info Here
February 16- Stanley Swann Jazz Showcase, www.stanleyswann.com
February 21- Night at the Museum, www.uml.edu/tsongas/anniversary
February 24-24-
XFest 2012 at 119 Gallery, http://www.119gallery.org/ 
February 26- Family Concert by the Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra, www.lowellphilharmonic.org
February 29- ALL Gallery: ALL Leaps Forward, jeanwinslow@msn.com
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 9-
Winter Concert by Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra, www.lowellphilharmonic.org
March 22- Phil Vassar at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, www.lowellauditorium.com
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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. 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.

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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Thursday, January 26, 2012

FW: Gravity:Stop-- Exhibit Reception, Saturday, 3PM

 

 

From: 119 Gallery [mailto:mira@119gallery.ccsend.com] On Behalf Of 119 Gallery
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2012 1:06 PM
To: Bill Lipchitz
Subject: Gravity:Stop-- Exhibit Reception, Saturday, 3PM

 



 


Gravity : Stop



Reception:

Sat. Jan 28, 3pm 

 

Discussion/Performance:

Sat. Feb 11, 2pm

 

 

 

 

Gravity : Stop
Patrick Pierce - Alyshia Lien
photo Ashley Cantrell

Through February 11, 2012 

 

  

119 Gallery  

119 Chelmsford Street

Lowell, MA  01851

www.119gallery.org 

 

Alyshia Lien, Patrick Pierce: 

Paintings, sculpture, poetry, video

 

119 Gallery promotes contemporary and new media art, innovative ideas and cutting-edge techniques with a rich and diverse program of exhibitions, performances and community-based arts services. We welcome everyone to explore and experience new, innovative art.

 

This email was sent to blipchitz@comteam.org by email@119gallery.org |  

119 Gallery | 119 Chelmsford St. | Lowell | MA | 01851

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Upcoming Events in Greater Lowell, January 24


"We must rediscover the distinction between hope and expectation."  
-Ivan Illich


Welcome to our NEW Eblast!  We thank you for your patience as we update our Eblast provider and layout. 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.

 

Best Wishes,

 

COOL
IN THIS ISSUE
Save the Date
Now on View
Opportunitites
Ongoing Exhibits and Shows
Save the Date: Winterfest 2012, February 9-11
WinterfestSave the Date for the new and expanded WinterFest 2012! Food, music and fun for the whole family! Plus don't miss out on the Looks of Lowell Fashion Show, Lowell Gallery Walk, the Soup Bowl Competition and National Human Dogsled Competition! -Feb. 9-11

Sign up now for the Dog Sled Competition, registration closes January 30!

More information:
www.lowellwinterfest.org  
 

 

Now on View: Raymond Pettibon: The Punk Years 1978-86 

 Raymond Pettibon: The Punk Years 1978-86 

The University Gallery at UMass Lowell presents the graphic design of "Raymond Pettibon:The Punk Years, 1978-86" from Jan 23 - Feb 17. The exhibit includes over 200 examples of Pettibon's powerful designs made within that period when he was immersed in the Los Angeles punk rock scene. Special events include a lecture and History of Punk Rock film series.


More information: www.uml.edu/dept/art/galleries 

 

 

Thursday, January 26
Live Concerts on the Corner   (Indoors)  
Come enjoy an evening of music and hear Lowell's own Johannah Zacharer perform at Athenian Corner on -Thurs., Jan. 26, 7 pm


More information: www.atheniancorner.com
 
Saturday, January 28

 

Small Publishers Book Fair at the Old Court    

Lowell area small press book publishers round-up upstairs at The Old Court pub, -Sat., Jan. 28, 2-5 pm. Everyone welcome to meet writers, editors, artists, and readers.  Special prize drawings, discounted books, high-end networking.  

 

More information: http://www.facebook.com/events/352775798084299/  

 

 

 

 


Gravity:Stop at 119 Gallery Exhibit Reception
A collaborative installation, Gravity:Stop, by Alyshia Lien and Patrick Pierce including sculpture, video, objects, poetry and more!  Come to the 119 Gallery for the Opening Reception -Sat. Jan. 28, 3-6pm
Exhibit on View Jan. 17- Feb. 11

More information:
www.119gallery.org     

 

 

 

 

Free Super Saturday!   

Join The American Textile History Museum for our first 2012 FREE Super Saturday event, featuring fun and educational hands-on activities that celebrate the joy of invention and the do-it-yourself spirit that have shaped our history.   

 

More information: www.athm.org  

 

 

 

Welcome to the Neighborhood

Lowell's oldest gallery/studio complex welcomes Lowell's newest!  Work by the artists of the new Appleton Mills Artist Live/Work complex on exhibition at the Brush Gallery & Artists' Studios.  Exhibit on View Jan. 28 - March 3
-Opening Reception: Jan. 28, 2 - 4 pm   

 

More information: www.thebrush.org  

  

 

 

Chili Contest!

 Vote for your favorite chili and let your tastebuds be heard!

$5.00 - Tickets at the Brush Gallery -Jan. 28, 2 - 4 pm  

Proceeds to support our Special Perspectives Art Program for mentally-challenged adults.

 
More information:
 www.thebrush.org

 


     

Sunday, January 29

 

Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles at Lowell Memorial Auditorium  

Enjoy an evening dedicated to The Beatles at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium.  

-Sat., Jan. 29, 7:30pm

 

 

More information: http://www.lowellauditorium.com/  

     

Opportunities

 

The City of Lowell is Seeking a Director of CASE/Executive Director of COOL 

The City of Lowell is seeking a Director of Cultural Affairs & Special Events/Executive Director of the Cultural Organization Of Lowell.  

 

More information: http://www.lowellma.gov/depts/hr/job-postings    

  

COOL Logo

 

 COOL is Seeking Part-time Bookkeeper

COOL is seeking an experienced bookkeeper to work part-time in our office during business hours.  

Please send resume and letter of interest to LZ Nunn, ED at lznunn@lowellma.gov 

 

 

 

   

BECAUSE OF HER AWARD, DEADLINE FEB.10 

The Lowell Women's Week "Because of Her" Award recognizes women who demonstrate a strong commitment to their community through their courage, generosity, compassion, and activism.

 

More information: kadams@girlsinclowell.org     

 

 

ArtCorps is seeking Artists for Social Change

ArtCorps is seeking Artists to go to Guatemala and Belize to strengthen sustainable development in Central America! 

More information: www.artcorp.org   

 

Human DogsledRegister for the WinterFest Human Dogsled Race Today!

Sign-up now to participate in the Human Dogsled Race during Winterfest 2012.  Registration closes on January 30th!   

 

More information: www.lowellwinterfest.org  

Ongoing Exhibits and Shows

Loading Dock Gallery- 50 under 50, on view until January 29, http://www.theloadingdockgallery.com/  

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

Merrimack Repertory Theatre- The Voice of the Turtle, on view until January 29, http://www.merrimackrep.org/home/     

The Ayer Lofts Art Gallery- debuts the photo art of Eddie DiCroce, on view through February 5

steve@vangoghsgear.com   

119 Gallery- Gravity: Stop, A Collaborative Installation, January 17-February 11, www.119gallery.org  
Whistler House Museum of Art- Sustenance on view until February 24, http://www.whistlerhouse.org    

New England Quilt Museum- Campaigns & Commemorative: Quilts for Presidents, on view until March 24, www.nequiltmuseum.org      

Drive-By- Parlor at Drive-By in Watertown,  

Coming Soon

February 1- Community Yoga Class 6pm, lysisson@gmail.com  

February 1-26- Earth Stories at the Loading Dock Gallery, www.theloadingdockgallery.com February 2- Non-fiction Book Club at the Pollard Memorial Library, www.pollardml.org  

February 4- Open Studios at Western Avenue Studios, http://westernavenuestudios.com/  

February 4- Gifts from the HeART, Western Avenue Studios, http://westernavenuestudios.com/  

February 4-  Super Bowl Saturday Matinee at the Pollard: The Blind Side, www.pollardml.org  

February 7- Steampunk Soiree at the Revolving Museum, www.revolvingmuseum.org  

February 9-11- Winterfest 2012! http://www.lowell.org/Pages/Winterfest.aspx/  

February 9-March 4- Daddy Long Legs at MRT, www.merrimackrep.org  

February 11- Winterfest Matinee at the Pollard Library: The Smurfs, www.pollardml.org    

February 11- Blast! at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, www.lowellauditorium.com 
February 12-  Valentine's Day Concert by Andover Chamber Music, More Info Here
February 16- Stanley Swann Jazz Showcase, www.stanleyswann.com
February 24-24- XFest 2012 at 119 Gallery, http://www.119gallery.org/ 
February 26- Family Concert by the Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra, www.lowellphilharmonic.org
February 29- ALL Gallery: ALL Leaps Forward, jeanwinslow@msn.com
March 8- Jack's Serious Exuberance at Ayer Lofts Gallery, www.ayerlofts.com
March 9- Winter Concert by Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra, www.lowellphilharmonic.org
March 22- Phil Vassar at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, www.lowellauditorium.com
COOL Logo

 

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. 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.

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."

This email was sent to annetics.downtown@blogger.com by hhagman@lowellma.gov |  
Cultural Organization Of Lowell | 50 Arcand Drive | Lowell | MA | 01852