 | | Title | August 26, 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 | | | Moonstones of Chelmsford |  | | Moonstones of Chelmsford | A Hello Stiletto Shoe Party! Hello Stiletto is A FREE social club for individuals who love shoes. Call your friends & put on your most fabulous pair of shoes & join fellow shoe enthusiasts for a night of socializing & strutting. You'll of course be invited to catwalk the Hello Stiletto pink carpet. You can compete for the evening's title of "Best in Shoe!" (Prizes will be awarded). There will be a cash bar for cocktails and complimentary appetizers. Moonstones on 110 in Chelmsford Thurs, Aug. 27th at 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm | | | Nudes of the World | | Nudes of the World celebrate the 40-year career of figure painter John Greenwald. He works with acrylics, watercolor, gouache on paper and wood panels. A special feature of this solo show will be Greenwald's accordion-fold books filed with multiple paintings of nudes. Nudes of the World will be in The Loading Dock Gallery at Western Avenue Studios, 122 Western Avenue, 2nd floor of the A-Mill. A reception for the artist will be held Fri., Sept. 4, 6pm - 9pm. Gallery hours are Wed. through Sun., 11 am - 4:30 pm For information about the exhibit see www.theloadingdockgallery.com or call Maxine Farkas at 978 349-8069. Wed., Sept. 2 - 27 | | | Film Shorts from the Hinterland Film Festival | | The Lowell Film Collaborative and Lowell Telecommunications Corporation (LTC) present the next film event of their "Cinema at Studio A" Summer Independent Film Series! Shorts from the Hinterland Film Festival
Conceived by Sara Blaylock and Brian Baldi, the Hinterland Film Festival premiered at the Montague Book Mill in Northampton, MA, this past spring. The Lowell Film Collaborative has selected their favorite film shorts from this event and have compiled them into a fabulous program in tribute to the Hinterland Fest. Come see a variety of amazing film shorts that include animation, live action, claymation, and other mediums! For more information on this event and upcoming screenings in downtown Lowell, visit www.lowellfilmcollaborative.org. Thurs., Sept. 3, 7pm, Lowell Telecommunications Corporation "Studio A", 246 Market Street, Lowell. Suggested donation: $5 | | | LCC meeting | | The Lowell Cultural Council will hold a public meeting to review funding priorities, guidelines and application procedures in the Mayor's Reception Room, 2nd floor of City Hall. Thurs, Sept. 3rd at 6:30pm | | | The Big Dog Show | | Save the date! Award-winning metal sculptor Dale Rogers launched this traveling exhibit of his unique 8-foot high by 10-foot long American Dog sculptures. This exhibition has been on display throughout Massachusetts and is now coming to Lowell! Residents and visitors will encounter a gathering of 20 compelling, larger-than-life 'American Dog' sculptures that are accessible to everyone. "Historically, dogs have made positive and lasting impressions with people, I hope the American Dog sculptures and The Big Dog Show will do the same," says Rogers of his exhibition. New England's largest solo sculpture exhibit represents more than two years of planning and creation. It is part of Roger's broader vision to launch a 100-dog traveling exhibition through 8 major US cities in partnership with a growing roster of corporate and non-profit sponsors. Sept. 9 - 16, Kerouac Park, Lowell. The artist will be present from 10am to 5pm daily. For more information, please visit http://www.dalerogersstudio.com or http://www.thebigdogshow.com. | | | Artist Toolbox Program Start Sept. |  | | Artist Toolbox Program | Professional Toolbox Program (MA).The Arts & Business Council of (A&BC/Boston) works toward building a vibrant arts community in Boston by providing support services to artists and arts organizations including training, capacity building, legal services, and technical assistance. GET THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO SUCCEED - Map out your career
- Market yourself and your work
- Organize your finances
- Know your rights
- Build your network
Application deadline Mon., Oct.19 (NO application fee is applied Sept.20 2009). For more Info: http://www.artsandbusinesscouncil.org/ Session date: Sat., Sept. 12, 2pm | | | Studio Fall Monoprint Workshop |  | | Studio Fall Monoprint | Monoprints are a cousin to painting. It is quick and fun and full of surprises. This workshop is designed for all levels of experience. The atmosphere is friendly and supportive. Conversations center around art making. Participants leave with 6 prints or more and new ideas for their paintings. $200 includes a $50 registration fee due one week prior, covers all materials but paper. Studio accommodates four artists for adequate press time, to register send checks to Kathleen Cammarata, 181 Market St. #14 Lowell, MA Sat., Sept. 12 - 13, 9pm | | | Culture Fest Returns | | In an exciting fusion of film, music, fashion, world culture, and fair trade advocacy, The Sixth Annual New England Culture Fest returns to the Arts District of historic downtown Lowell! The NECF is the nation's premiere festival for fair trade, featuring innovative artists, exhibitors and performers from around the world. Get ready for large scale video installations from the Second World Fair Trade Stories Film Archive, watch the Fashionably Fair Runway Show, and be immersed in the Ethical Art & Biz Expo of interactive arts.
Sept. 12, 2009. Rain date Sept. 13.
For more information visit www.second-world.com, or follow them on Twitter at http://twitter.com/culturefest. Or you can become a Facebook fan at http://tr.im/s7MB. | | | Brahms and His Circle | | Mistral, Andover Chamber Music's Ensemble-in-Residence, performs the magnificent Brahms G major String Sextet located at West Parish Church, 129 Reservation Rd. Andover, MA along with that there's a little Romance by his close friend Joachim and Friedrich Gernsheim, a companion and disciple of Brahms. For more info: www.AndoverChamberMusic.org or contact - Jessica Ruda sales@AndoverChamberMusic.org, 978-474-6222 Sun., Sept. 13, 4pm | | | Lowell Poetry Network | | "How to Successfully Revise a Poem": A workshop for poets of all skill levels! The workshop which will be facilitated by Tom Daley (limited to 12 participants). $35 registration includes light refreshments. For more information, contact poetconnect@gmail.com Sat., Sept. 26, 9:30am, Mogan Cultural Center, 40 French Street, Lowell | | | Clothing Quilts |  | | A quilt made out of ties. | The New England Quilt Museum is pleased to announce their first exhibition of the Fall season, MASTER PIECES: Haberdashery Textiles in Antique Quilts. Featuring quilts made from menswear, this remarkable exhibition brings together over 40 intriguing graphic works made from simple utilitarian fabrics long overlooked in the study of antique quilts. The guest curator for the exhibit is noted antiques dealer/expert and author Laura Fisher of Fisher Heritage in New York City. These quilts are compelling and often whimsical. Visually stunning and strikingly modern, these antique textiles make distinct graphic statements out of the most everyday materials. Laura Fisher will be speaking about the exhibition's content at the opening reception on Sept. 26. Historic textiles expert Pam Weeks will deliver a lecture about textile production in New England mills on Oct. 17. For more information, Visit http://www.nequiltmuseum.org/ or call 978-452-4207. | | | American Textile History Museum Presents... | | Special Exhibitions. What Followed Me Home: Collecting Antique Quilts, Fabrics, and Tools, is a special exhibit of quilts from the personal collection of respected quilt historian Stephanie Hatch, showcasing a variety of styles and patterns, with fabrics including resist, block, copperplate, and roller prints. The exhibit dates have been extended through Oct. 4. Threads: The Weaving of Stories, an exhibit curated by the Revolving Museum, is the first exhibition to grace the Stevens Gallery. Seven artists, including former Revolving Museum Artistic Director Jerry Beck, bring to ATHM a provocative exhibit fusing the history of traditional textiles with contemporary issues. The exhibit dates have been extended through Oct. 25. Special Events. Lowell Open Studios & Arts Festival
Sept. 26 - 27, 12 - 5 pm.
Come visit us at the Museum to try some special crafts as we participate in this new city-wide activity. Museum Without Walls: ATHM in the Community At these various festivals and fairs throughout the region, come and see the American Textile History Museum do textile crafts, fiber processing demos, and textile-themed games. Each event has a different slant, whether it be a county fair, a colonial re-enactment, or an archaeological "excavation". - Middlesex County 4H Fair
Aug. 28 - 29, 8:30am - 8pm; Aug. 30, 12 - 4:30pm, 4-H Fairgrounds, Westford, MA.
www.middlesexcounty4Hfair.org - Hopkinton State Fair
Sept. 5 - 6, 8am - 11pm, Morrill Farm Museum Bldg., Hopkinton Fairgrounds, Contoocook, NH. Fair runs Sept. 3 - 7.
www.hsfair.org - Bread & Roses Festival
Sept. 7, 12 - 7pm, Lawrence Common, Lawrence, MA
http://www.breadandroses.net/ - Job Lane House 11th Annual Craft Faire
Sept. 12, 10am - 3pm, 295 North Rd. (Rt. 4) Bedford, MA.
www.joblane.org - Sudbury Colonial Faire and Muster of Fyfe and Drum Corps
Sept. 26, 10am - 4pm, Longfellow's Wayside Inn, 72 Wayside Inn Rd., Sudbury, MA.
www.sudburyminutemen.org/faire.htm - 3rd Annual AIA-MOS Archeology Fair
Sept. 16, 9am - 2pm, Sept. 17, 10am - 5pm, Museum of Science, One Science Park, Boston, MA.
www.mos.org For more information on any of our events, please visit www.athm.org or call 978-441-0400, ext. 234. | | | Upcoming at the 119 Gallery
| | Mike Dailey debuting this Sept., stepping into an exciting 119 Gallery. The gallery was busy this summer, even during brief our hiatus. In addition to a new shiny floor on the inside and a new mural by Mike Dailey on the outside, the gallery reopens in September with an exciting new installation by our first artists-in residence Claire Elizabeth Barrett and Patrick Price. For more info: http://www.119gallery.org/ Step into September Step into an exciting installation at 119 Gallery. The gallery was busy this summer, even during brief our hiatus. In addition to a new shiny floor on the inside and a new mural by Mike Dailey on the outside, the gallery reopens in September with an exciting new installation by our first artists-in residence-- Claire Elizabeth Barrett and Patrick Pierce.119 Gallery's New Mural debuting this Sept, Mike Dailey When asked about his intention, Mike stated that the mural, "reveals itself to me." We are looking forward to seeing it when it is finished. Life is Art is Life is... This fall, sculptor Patrick Pierce and movement artist Claire Elizabeth Barratt collaborate to present a two-part project, "Life is Art is Life is..."-- which they created as summer gallery artists-in-residence. The installation includes metal and wood sculptures, sound, video, written word and objects. Performances will integrate dance, music, poetry and sculpture; each performance echoing elements of the subject matter, and further developing and altering the installation. Join us for performances by Claire, Patrick and guest performers. See the gallery's website and calendar for events schedule. Tues., Sept, 1 - 27 The Melting Pot This fall Y will demonstrate the following menus: Sep 13: Indian Vegetarian - Aloo Ghobi (spicy cauliflower and potatoes)
- Paneer with spinach (Indian cheese in a
- creamy spinach stew)
- Spicy Vegetable samosa with tamarind sauce
Oct 11: Greek - Spanakopita
- Baked lamb with vegetables
- Village salad with feta
- Taziki
Nov 8: Southeast Asian inspired Thanksgiving - Stuffed Cornish hens with lotus seeds
- Yucca with coconut milk and scallion
- Papaya salad with grill shrimp
- Acorn squash custard
Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association 25th Anniversary Exhibit, Curated by Setheyny Pen. Tue., Sept, 29 - Fri., Oct, 9. | | | Portrait Workshop at Lesley University | | Participants will investigate both the formal and conceptual aspects of portraiture. Using live models and reference, they will explore anatomy, proportion, shading and facial expression, using a variety of media, including pencil, charcoal, conte crayon, pastel, colored pencils and mixed media. There will also be a review of basic concepts such as gesture, shape and contour drawing. Students will be encouraged to explore new ways of seeing the portrait by being exposed to and utilizing historical and contemporary approaches, and by encouraging experimentation. In class exercises and an outside class assignment will enhance the class dialogue. The Portrait as Inspiration: A Drawing Workshop Gillian Frazier
LOCATION: University Hall 4-030
TUITION: Non-credit, $115 For more information: http://www.gillianfrazier.com/ Sat, Oct. 3rd - 10th, 1pm - 5pm | | | Orchestra Seeks Kerouac-Themed Photos | | The New England Orchestra is looking for photos by Lowell artists for a slide show illustrating its Jack & Sebastian multi-media concert celebrating Kerouac on Oct. 3, 2009. The photos should relate somehow to Jack Kerouac's Lowell.
For more information please contact: Kay_Roberts@uml.edu. | | | Dark Star Orchestra |  | | Dark Star Orchestra night | Reincarnation, Grateful Dead music with Dark Star Orchestra in Lowell Memorial Auditorium. Tickets are $35.50 and $30.50. Tickets will be available for purchase in person at Lowell Memorial Auditorium box office located at 50 East Merrimack St. Lowell, For More Information: www.lowellauditorium.com or 978-454-2299 Sat., Nov. 21, 8pm | | | Jazz in the City |  | | Jazz in the City | Come to Tabocas and treat yourself to a different Jazz Ensemble every week! These evenings of jazz are presented by Stanley Swann, and will be a regular event. The cover is $10. Saturdays, 8-12 pm, Tabocas Steak House, 26 Andover St. For more information call 978-735-4115 or visit either www.myspace.com/stanleycswanniii or www.tabocassteakhouse.com. There will also be a Jazz and Blues Jam at the Blue Taleh, located at 15 Kearney Sq., every Wednesday at 7:30 pm. For more information please visit www.bluetalehlowell.com. | | | Teachers Immersed In Lowell National Historical Park Resources | | This summer the Tsongas Industrial History Center, a partnership of Lowell National Historical Park and its partner, the University of Massachusetts Lowell's Graduate School of Education, hosted an unprecedented four weeks of residential teacher workshops. One hundred and seventeen teachers, selected from nearly 270 applicants, participated in a prestigious National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) "Landmarks of American History and Culture" teacher workshop entitled "Inventing America - Lowell and the Industrial Revolution." This workshop is part of NEH's "We the People" project, which promotes the teaching, study, and understanding of American history and culture through the exploration of significant events and themes in American history. "The Tsongas Industrial History Center consistently provides high quality professional development for teachers. Its contributions to K-16 education are unique, because of the well-established partnership that exists between the university and the National Park," said UMass Lowell Chancellor Martin T. Meehan. For more information www.nps.gov/lowell or call 978-970-5000 | | | Calls to Artists | | Annual Arts Festival
Wynn Middle School, Tewksbury
September 25 & 26
For more information and to download an application, please visit http://tewksbury.info/tca/annualartfestival_event.htm.
Strong at the Broken Places: Healing Art
Arts League of Lowell Arts Gallery
October 24th - November 1st, 2009
For this exhibition, focused on the potential of art to help us regain our health, artists are invited to submit 12" X 12" 2-D or 3-D artwork, in any media, inspired by the power of healing. This exhibition is open to everyone - ALL members and non-members. Work will be accepted on the basis of the volume of submissions. Submitted work must not have been shown previously at the ALL Arts Gallery. Deadline for entry: Sat., Oct. 3, 1-2:30pm OR Sun., Oct. 4, 3-4pm. ALL Arts Gallery, 246 Market Street, Lowell. For a full application please visit http://www.artsleagueoflowell.com/NewsItems/StrongAtTheBrokenPlacesCALL.pdf.
If you have any questions, please contact the University of Massachusetts Lowell Art Department at 978-934-3494 or Doug Wilkening at 508-254-5618. This is a mixed media, judged show, with ribbons awarded on Friday night at a private reception for artists and their guests. A second set of ribbons will be awarded by popular vote from the public on Saturday afternoon. Entries are limited to 4 pieces per person at no charge if you are a member of Tewksbury Community Artists, and 3 pieces per person at $5 per piece for non-members (adults only). Sponsored by the Tewksbury Community of Artists and the Tewksbury Local Cultural Council. Set up time is on Fri., Sept. 25 from 3 - 5 pm. All artwork must remain on display for the entire show. | |
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 Whistler House Museum of Art, www.whistlerhouse.org 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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