 | | Title | May 1, 2009 | | | | COOL Cultural E-Blast is emailed every week by the Cultural Organization of Lowell in conjunction with the Lowell Cultural Roundtable. *Send new items to scromwell@lowellma.gov. *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 scromwell@lowellma.gov. The text should read, "I'd like to subscribe to the COOL cultural e-blast." *To unsubscribe, scroll down to the bottom of this e-newsletter and use the "SecureUnsubscribe" link. *If there is an upcoming event that you would like to put on the COOL calendar, www.cultureiscool.org , please email LZ Nunn at LZNunn@lowellma.gov to obtain a password. |
| | E-Blast Staff: Publisher: LZ Nunn, lznunn@lowellma.gov Editor: Suzzanne Cromwell, scromwell@lowellma.gov | | MRT Receives 4 Local Cultural Council Grants
| The local cultural councils of Lowell, Lawrence, Westford and Dracut have awarded grants to Merrimack Repertory Theatre to send students from their respective communities to the theatre. The combined support of these four grants totals over $7,500, which will help fund high school field trips to student matinee performances. The Lowell Cultural Council, Lawrence Cultural Council, Dracut Cultural Council, and Westford Cultural Council are local agencies which are supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
More information on Merrimack Repertory Theatre or the Student Matinee Series: Dan Berube at 978-654-7595 or email Berube@MerrimackRep.org.
| | First Saturday at Western Ave Studios in Lowell
| The northeast's largest concentration of working artists in one facility opens its doors to the public the first Saturday of every month. See more than 160 artists in all disciplines, media and styles located in two converted mill buildings. There's also a sale of used books and CDs on the 3rd floor common area of the main building.
Sat., May 2, Noon to 5pm,Western Avenue Studios, 122 Western Ave.
More information and directions: www.westernavenuestudios.com
| | "Pulchritudinous Pottery Paintings"
| "All Fired Up: A Panorama of Pulchritudinous Pottery Paintings," acrylic
and oil paintings by by Laura Shaw. Hours: Sat.-Sun., noon-4 pm. Reception: Sun, May 3, 2-4 pm
| | Outdoor Art Event Illuminates Harmony Park
| The Full Moon Celebration at the Harmonic Center of the Universe will take place in Lowell's Harmony Park! This event will feature an exclusive display of interactive sculpture created by renowned artists that will engage attendees and embrace the park with flowing light and music! Highlights for this family-friendly event include a full program of music, dance, and performances reflective of the community's diverse cultures, with light-themed art activities guided by the community's teen artists - Revolving Museum Vanguardian Art, Lowell Community Health Center Youth Coalition, United Teen Equality Center Fresh Roots and Community Teamwork Inc Artship Enterprise and Youth Build.
Sat., May 9 (rain date May 16), 6-10pm.
More information: www.revolvingmuseum.org
| | Opening Night at "Doors Open Lowell"
| | Enjoy Cultural Heritage Talks and a Downtown Lowell Progressive Dinner!
Evening Schedule of Events
Thursday, May 14
Opening Reception and Awards Presentation
5-7pm
Lowell National Historical Park
Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 115 John Street
Join Lowell National Historical Park and the City of Lowell at this event celebrating the opening of Doors Open Lowell and acknowledgement of excellence in cultural heritage and historic preservation.
*RSVP to Cheryl Clark at 978-275-1700, or email Cheryl_Clark@nps.gov by May 7.
Progressive Dinner & Jazz Night
Presented by the Cultural Organzation of Lowell
Downtown Lowell Historic District
6-9pm: Enjoy great live music and delicious cuisine in the heart of downtown Lowell! Progressive Dinner menu includes specially priced appetizers, entrees, drinks and desserts - one night only! Participating Restaurants: Athenian Corner, Cafe Aiello, Caffe Paradiso, Blue Taleh, C'est, Fortunato's Italian Restaurant, La Boniche French Bistro, Mambo Grill, Ole Restaurant and Tapas Bar, Ricardo's Cafe Trattoria, The Village Smokehouse
Architectural and Literary Heritage Talks (each talk about 15 minutes)
Local Architectural Talk
with Chuck Parrott, Lowell National Historical Park architect
7pm: Meets at Bon Marche Building, 155 Merrimack Street
8pm: Meets at corner of Palmer & Middle Streets
Jack Kerouac's Former Haunts Talk
with Paul Marion, Executive Director for Outreach, UMass Lowell
8:30pm: Meets at Ricardo's Cafe Trattoria, 110 Gorham Street
Get the full schedule on Doors Open Lowell: www.doorsopenlowell.org
| | May Events at UMass Lowell
| | Undergraduate Art History Symposium
Open to the public. Sponsored by Department of Cultural Studies.
May 2, 1-4pm, Whistler House Museum, 243 Worthen St., Lowell
For more information: Liana_Cheney@uml.edu, Chair, Department of
Cultural Studies Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
The Family Discovery Series at the Center for the Arts will close out
the 2008/2009 season with a musical adaptation of the popular children's
book "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day."
Adapted for the stage by the book's author Judith Viorst and performed
by Two Beans Productions of New York City. Recommended for
children ages 4-9. Tickets $12.
May 3, 2pm, Durgin Hall, 35 Wilder St.
Community Issues Forum
All members of the campus community are invited to participate in a
series of problem-solving discussions on community issues Tuesday
evenings. This week: "Helping the Homeless Outside the Shelters,"
presented by Diane Waddell, Living Waters Ministry of Hope.
May 5, 7-8:30pm, Coburn 205, South Campus.
For more information: Bill Berkowitz, Bill_Berkowitz@uml.edu or 978-934-3655
WFA Training Course with CPR
The UMass Lowell Hiking Club hosts Wilderness First Aid course and CPR
training, taught by a member of the SOLO group based in North Conway, NH.
May 9, Campus Recreation Center
For more information: Patrick_OConnell@student.uml.edu Athletic Hall of Fame Induction
George Davis, who served as head coach of the cross country and track
and field programs at UMass Lowell for 33 years, former hockey standout
Shane Henry (1990-94), softball standout Kristine Botto Drust (1998-01)
and shot putter Heather Oldham (2000-04) will be inducted into the
University's Athletic Hall of Fame at the 2009 Excellence Banquet.
May 12
For more information: Christopher_ODonnell@uml.edu | | Upcoming Film Events in Downtown Lowell!
| | "Making an Historical Documentary"
A Festival of Film Shorts Created by UMass Lowell Students
Mon., May 11, 1 - 3:30pm & 7:30 - 9:30pm
The Revolving Museum, 22 Shattuck Street
View a variety of documentary short-subject films created by UMass Lowell students as part of the University's new "Making an Historical Documentary" class. Complex and visionary, these very personal essays feature interviews with a variety of people who were of great importance to each filmmaker. Topics ranged from the history of a Dracut firehouse to the decades-long experience of a former Lowell mill worker. Project participants: Johanne Dumond, James Fergola, Sean Kleeman, Emily Lukin, Kyle Mendelson, Robert Perry, Harrison Quinn, Stacy Salo, Thomas Screnci, Peter Sheehy, Matthew Wagner, and Jonathan Whiting. Faculty: Chad Montrie, History Department.
More information: www.revolvingmuseum.org "Never on Sunday" [1960]
Mon., May 18, 7pm
Athenian Corner Greek Restaurant, 207 Market Street
Suggested Donation: $5
Part of the Lowell Film Collaborative's "Food & Film Series"!
When Homer (Jules Dassin) - a would-be philosopher from the States - takes a trip to Greece, he meets free-spirited prostitute Ilya (Melina Mercouri) and arrogantly decides to become her Svengali in this internationally celebrated classic. Dassin wrote and directed the romantic comedy, which garnered several Oscar nominations, including Best Song. Arrive early at 6pm and enjoy a wonderful Greek dinner (order off the menu) prior to the film! [Film shown in Greek with English subtitles]
More information: www.lowellfilmcollaborative.org "Going Green: Every Home an Eco-Home" [2007]
Presented by the Lowell Green Building Commission & the Lowell Film Collaborative
Thur., May 21
6:30pm: Refreshments, 7pm: Film Screening
Lowell HS Freshman Academy, John Street (across from Downes Parking Facility)
Narrated by environmentally aware actor, Tony Shalhoub (star of "Monk"). Come see how we can live earth-friendly lives on a limited budget, even in the middle of a city. Mixing humor with everyday, affordable examples at home, the film tours the original Eco-Home with a group of middle-school kids who discover first-hand some simple, inexpensive ways to become more earth-friendly. Learn how to conserve water through drip irrigation, soaker hoses, graywater systems and drought-tolerant landscaping, why and how to compost, what household hazardous waste may be lurking in our own homes, and how to use the sun's energy to light, heat and power our homes with sun pipes, solar hot water heaters and solar panels. This film is great for families and school-aged children!
More information: http://greenbuilding.lowellma.gov or www.lowellfilmcollaborative.org "Scenes from a Parish" [2008]
Presented by the Lowell Film Collaborative
Tues., May 26, 7pm
Lowell Historical National Park Visitor Center
246 Market Street
Guest Speaker: Director James Rutenbeck
Recently screened at Boston's Museum of Fine Arts, the Boston International Film Festival, and Boston College, Scenes from a Parish follows the work of Reverend Paul O'Brien, a young, energetic, Harvard-graduate who presides over Saint Patrick Parish in Lawrence, Mass. Astounded by the label that Lawrence is the poorest city in the Commonwealth (and the 23rd poorest in the country), Rev. O'Brien's parishioners struggle to keep their lives in balance and learn to accept the incredible diversity that exists at Saint Patrick's. Filmed over the course of four years, the film follows the lives of nine parishioners who are working hard to escape difficult pasts and who face even more difficult decisions in their futures.
More information: www.lowellfilmcollaborative.org | | Stanley Swann's Lowell's Third Saturday Night's Smooth Jazz
| Stanley features top Jazz/Blues/ R&B artists Every 3rd Saturday of the month at Tabocas Steak House, 26 Andover St., 978.735.4115.
More information: www.tabocassteakhouse.com
| | | World Premier Play Comes to the Old Court | | "...sometimes when a man turns 50, he gets a little crazy..."
Image Theater presents Jerry Bisantz's dynamic new "Coen Brother's - like" examination of the male mid -life crisis gone awry, when the Old West moves to the Old Court Pub. Directed by Andrew Wetmore, featuring the acting talents of: April Dufresne, Richard Sherburne, Jennifer Ehlert, John Carozza, Peter Saati, and Bob Stachel. Limited seating available.
All shows 8pm on May 2, 8, 9. Tickets are $18/advance, $20/door.
Purchase tickets online at www.imagetheater.com or call 978-441-0102. The Old Court, 29 Central Street, Lowell. Image Theater is supported in part through the generosity of the Lowell Cultural Council.
| | 2009 Lowell Folk Festival Announces Early Lineup
| The free Lowell Folk Festival returns this summer, July 24 - 26, for the 23rd year! Below is a list of the confirmed performers being showcased at the largest free folk festival in the country!
Alash: Tuvan throat singing
The Brotherhood: African American a cappella gospel
Eddie Forman Orchestra: polka
Genticorum: "one of the most sought after proponents of Québécois musical culture"
Sierra Hull and Highway 111: a bright young star of bluegrass
Rosie Ledet and the Zydeco Playboys: enthusiastic zydeco
Frank London's Klezmer Brass Allstars: klezmer music and songs from New York
The Lucky Stars: western swing and honky tonk
Trudy Lynn: amazing R&B with Trudy's Houston roots
Dr. Michael White and the Original Liberty Jazz Band: traditional New Orleans jazz to the Festival
More information: www.lowellfolkfestival.org
| | Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra Free Concert
| Join the Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra for a free concert!
Featured soloists are talented teenage winners of our annual Youth Concerto Competition:
Co-winner - Jennifer Chew, pianist, age 17, from Reading, MA
Runner-up - Miki Nagahara, violinist, age 14, from Andover, MA
Fri., May 8, 8pm
More information: www.lowellphilharmonic.org
| | "Cyber-Flavor-Mashup"
| A mixed reality mashup of immersive, 3D and 2D artworks created and inspired by the virtual world of Second Life for the 2009 Boston Cyberarts Festival. Featured artists, Misprint Thursday, Juria Yoshikiawa, Bella Renfold, Filthy Fluno, Esch Snoats, Anna Shapiro, and Lily and Honglei will show how they are utilizing virtual worlds to create new artforms and engage new audiences. Live cybersound musician "Active" from Brooklyn NYC and Manx Wharton will be performing throughout the evening. The island/art community of Artropolis, Boston Cyberarts Festival's inworld portal to the virtual exhibition, will also be on display.
April 26 - May 9, CounterpART Gallery, 128 Merrimack St. 2nd Floor, Lowell. 781-541-0470
| | Painters in the Printshop with X/O Studio
| Painters are encouraged to take their talents to printmaking and experience the least technical, most forgiving printmaking technique. Monotype is a sister of painting and offers fresh ideas in a quick and fun process. Monotype offers immediate results and provides an excellent format for exploring ideas. The studio accommodates four artists
allowing for plenty of press time. $200 including $50 registration due two weeks before class. Tuition covers all materials except paper. BFK white print paper 22" x 30" can be bought at cost from the studio or bring your own.
Sat., May 16, 9-3pm, Sun., May 17, 9-3pm
Mail fee to:
Kathleen Cammarata,
181 Market St. #14,
Lowell MA, 01852
Email questions to: cammarata@mac.com
| | Lowell Cemetery Spring Events
| | Guided Cemetery Tour
Take an interesting walk through our beautiful garden-style cemetery, focusing on both art and history. Explore early mourning customs, learn the significance of Victorian monument symbols, and listen to engaging anecdotes about the people buried here. Tour conducted by local historian, Catherine L. Goodwin, author of "Mourning Glory," the story of The Lowell Cemetery.
Sat., May 9, 10am Lowell Cemetery's Annual Memorial Day Remembrance
Air Force Band of Liberty, Colonial Brass Band Band Concert to be held at the G.A.R. lot. Parade to begin at the Belvidere Gate on Knapp Avenue and
will proceed to the G.A.R lot. A Blackhawk helicopter will be on view for the public. Sun., May 17, 12:30pm
More information: www.lowellcemetery.com or call 978-454-5191.
| | Cambridge Art Association Portfolio Review
| The Cambridge Art Association (CAA) is offering a one-day artist portfolio review for
emerging and established artists to meet art professionals across several disciplines, present a portfolio of work to them, and make contacts that can be followed up on which will hopefully help the artist meet his or her goals. Deadline: Sun., May 3. $200 for members, $250 for non-members. Call CAA at 617-876-0246 to sign up.
For more information: www.cambridgeart.org/pr_about.html
| | | Calls to Artists | | Art in the Courtyard 2009 Call for Exhibitors
The Lowell Folk Festival, in collaboration with The Brush Art Gallery,
presents Art in the Courtyard Arts and Fine Crafts, a venue of the 23rd
Lowell Folk Festival, the largest free folk festival in the country. This exciting collaboration will provide an opportunity for visitors to view and purchase some of the finest art and fine craft works being produced. Art in the Courtyard will be held in the shaded, brick-lined courtyard between the National Historical Park Visitor Center and the Brush Art Gallery. Deadline: June 1 (delivery, not postmark). Exhibitors: If you are interested in exhibiting at Art in the Courtyard, please visit http://www.thebrush.org/AIC2009/ACRegistrationForm2009.pdf to download our application form. Please note: application and fee must be at the Brush Art Gallery and Studios by June 1 at 4pm. For application questions, email artcourt@thebrush.org.
ArtPrize
ArtPrize is the brainchild of Rick DeVos, a grandson of both the co-founder of Amway and the founder of the Prince Corp. It promises to create a unique annual celebration of the visual arts in Grand Rapids. Potentially hundreds of artists will display works in a
3-square mile area in downtown Grand Rapids - from parks and bridges
to bank lobbies, small businesses and traditional venues like museums.
The 16-day competition is scheduled to run Sept. 23-Oct. 10. Rather than rely on a jury of art experts to pick the winners, the competition will be decided by members of the public, who will vote on cell phones, online and other digital devices. Organizers say that the $250,000 first prize will be the world's most lucrative visual arts
award in the world. For details, visit: http://artprize.org/ Danforth Museum New England Photography Biennial 2009
The Danforth Museum of Art invites artists to submit up to five
photographs created within the last five years. Any New England resident
over eighteen years of age may enter. For the full prospectus and
application forms, visit www.danforthmuseum.org/newenglandphoto2009.html
. Submissions must be received by May 22.
For more information - Lisa Leavitt, Associate Curator: lleavitt@danforthmuseum.org or call 508-620-0050 ext 12. | |
Links: Lowell Memorial Auditorium, http://www.lowellauditorium.com/eventlistings.aspx Merrimack Repertory Theatre, www.merrimackrep.org The Bridge Review: Merrimack Valley Culture, http://ecommunity.uml.edu/bridge/ Website for Lowell artists, www.lowellisart.com Art community chronicle, www.vyumagazine.com Arts League of Lowell, www.artsleagueoflowell.org Western Avenue Studios, www.westernavenuestudios.com Ayer Lofts, www.Ayerlofts.com The Brush Art Gallery and Studios, www.thebrush.org The Image Theater, www.imagetheater.com For a fuller listing of links see the COOL website, www.cultureiscool.org | | | This e-mail was sent from Cultural Organization of Lowell
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