 | | Title | June 4, 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 | | | Upcoming at the 119 Gallery | | Jeff Platz Group
Jeff Platz - guitar, Blaise Siwula - sax, Kit Demos - bass, Johnny McLellan - drums, plus Marc Bisson - solo guitar & objects Also performing:
Hamburgers & Hot Dogs Too
Jingjing Zhou - keyboards, etc, Andy Fordyce - drums, Whit Love - guitar, Sean Cahalin - bass Cost: $10 donation requested Fri., June 5, 8pm, 119 Gallery, 119 Chelmsford St., Lowell More info: www.119gallery.org | | | Sushi Smackdown III | | Join the 119 Gallery for their third installment of the Sushi Smackdown! This year it's bigger, badder and yummier. The Skate Free or Die Roller derby girls will serve up tons of sushi as you watch guest chefs Mitch, Talia, Rick, and Mira whip up some delectable treats. Miss Pretty Stiches will be returning to MC the event. Admission is $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Get tickets by calling 119 Gallery at 978-452-8138 or email mira@119gallery.org. Sun., June 7, 1-4pm, ALL Arts Gallery, 246 Market St., Lowell. More information: www.119gallery.org. | | | Westford Author Talks Suspense | | Westford author David S. Brody will be speaking about his most recent novel, Cabal of the Westford Knight, a suspense novel inspired by the legend of the Scottish explorers who in 1398 visited Westford and carved an effigy in stone to commemorate the death of a fallen comrade. The author has done extensive scientific, historical and archeological research to create this riveting tale that is a must read for those who love history and adventure. To read more go to www.davidbrodybooks.com. This free program is being presented by the Arts League of Lowell in conjunction with The Brush Art Gallery and Artists Studios. Join us for a reception at the Brush Gallery following the talk. Tues., June 9, 7pm, Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center Theater, 246 Market St., Lowell | | | Get Creative with Fused Glass Workshops | | Come to Western Ave Studios and design and create a few pieces of fused glass that can be used as a pendant or earrings, or even a bottle stopper. Schedule of sessions: Session 1: Thur., June 11, 6-7:15pm
Session 2: Thur., June 11, 7:30pm (dependent on Session 1 enrollments)
Location: Western Avenue Studios, 122 Western Avenue, #413
Cost: $20 per person per 4" tile
Workshops fill up so reserve your space soon. Send $5 deposit to:
Samantha Tucker, 9 Elm St., Pepperell, MA 01463. Contact: glassandclay@yahoo.com More information: www.glassandclay.blogspot.com | | | Lowell's 2nd Annual Jambraree | | Join Honorary Chairperson Mayor Edward "Bud" Caulfield" for Lowell's 2nd Annual Jambraree -- A festival celebrating, art, creativity, and the adventurous spirit in us all!
Featuring performances by Hot Day at the Zoo and the Gentlemen Songsters, food, entertainment, a classic car show, a 50/50 raffle, and more. Vendors welcomed to participate. Sat., June 13, 4-8pm, Early Garage (top floor), 135 Middlesex St., Lowell For sponsor and vendor opportunities, contact Karen Bell, 978-441-1166 or info@jambra.org More information: http://jambralowell.wordpress.com/ | | | Movie Thriller Opens Up "Cinema at Studio A" | | Lowell's new Cinema at Studio A summer film series has a suspenseful start! Join us for the first in a series of eight independent films screening on select Thursdays: Right At Your Door
Thur., June 11, 7pm
Studio A, Lowell Telecommunications Corporation, 246 Market St., Lowell
From the producers of A Scanner Darkly, Waking LIfe, and Requiem for a Dream comes this apocalyptic thriller about what it takes to survive the inconceivable. About Cinema at Studio A
Summer in Lowell sizzles with this exciting independent film series brought to you by the Lowell Film Collaborative (LFC) and Lowell Telecommunications Corporation (LTC). With its intimate seating, darkened atmosphere, and state-of-the-art soundproofing, LTC's Studio A is this summer's home for indie film. Learn more about this new film series premiering next Thursday. More information: www.lowellfilmcollaborative.org and www.ltc.org | | | "Pajama Jam!" with Bernadette Baird | | Put on your jammies and join Bernadette Baird from Bright Day Music for a comfy and cozy musical experience at the library. Children and their grownups will learn new songs and move to the rhythms. This program is intended for children age three and younger. Space is limited, registration is required. To register, please call or stop by the Youth Reference Desk beginning June 8. "Pajama Jam!" has been funded by the Family Foundations Network. The Family Foundations Network is a program funded by the Department of Early Education and Care and managed by Community Teamwork, Inc. Mon., June 29, 6pm, Pollard Memorial Library, 401 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA 01852 More info: www.pollardml.org or call 978-970-4122 | | | Save the Date for Lowell World Cup | | Save the date for the 3rd Annual World Cup, a 16-team adult soccer tournament that will celebrate a shared passion for the game of soccer while raising money to help immigrants and refugees in Lowell. Teams represented: Ireland, USA, Portugal, Brazil, Cambodia, Germany, Vietnam, and England. Enjoy kids penalty competition, music, food, and arts & crafts from around the world. Cost: $5 per day, kids under 12 are free.
Sat., Aug. 1 and Sun., Aug. 2, Cawley Stadium and Varsity Field, 450 Douglas Road, Lowell. More information: www.onelowellsoccercup.org, www.onelowell.net | | | Tewksbury Art on the Common | | The Tewksbury Community of Artists presents "Art on the Common: Fine Art & Craft Exhibit and Sale." Come see the Tewksbury Community of Artists as they demonstrate, exhibit, and sell their art. This event encompasses all forms of art and craft. Free and open to the public. Sat., June 20, 10am-3pm, Tewksbury Town Common, Rt. 38 (corner of Main and Pleasant Streets) | | | | | "Wandering Feet" at the Loading Dock Gallery | | Wander over to The Loading Dock Gallery to travel vicariously to Latin America. Pastel painter Bill Tyers and photographer Jack Holmes capture the essence of locations from Mexico to Colombia to Peru in their exhibit "Wandering Feet." Exhibit runs May 27-June 21, the Loading Dock Gallery at Western Ave Studios, 122 Western Avenue. Reception for the artists June 5 from 6-9pm. Gallery hours are Wed.-Sun., 11am-4:30pm. More information: www.theloadingdockgallery.com or call Maxine Farkas at 978-349-8069 | | | Calls to Artists | |
Lowell Open Studios & Arts Festival
September 26 & 27, 2009
Temporary Space Available
Anyone who has an artist's studio in Lowell may open his/her studio to the public provided he/she has registered with www.lowellopenstudios.org. Both the Arts League of Lowell and the Brush Art Gallery & Studios are offering temporary space to their members so that they may set up and sell artwork during Lowell Open Studios. The Brush is not charging for sales space, but you MUST register with the Lowell Open Studios organization. Lowell Open Studios is charging a $45 registration fee. For this your name and studio address will be listed in a special Artscope advertisement, a map, and your information and a sample picture of your artwork will be listed on www.lowellopenstudios.org. For other benefits, please read www.lowellopenstudios.org for details. For full information, contact Eileen Byrne at eileenbyrne777@gmail.com | |
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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