Downtown Lowell Blog: Upcoming Events in Greater Lowell, September 10

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-- Mark Twain

Discover Lowell 2010

Don't miss our next Discover Lowell event, the Buy Art. Buy Lowell! tours during Lowell Open Studios, September 25 & 26. While there, have your Discover Lowell Event Pass validated and get one step closer to winning our Discover Lowell raffle prize! Click here for complete details!

Buy Art. Buy Lowell! tour, September 16

Interested in finding out how to purchase local artwork? Join the Buy Art.Buy Lowell! tour and explore opportunities that will enhance your space and support the local arts economy! Tour runs 2:30-5pm, light refreshments will be served. RSVP to: Joseph Cutrufo, jcutrufo@lowellma.gov
More Information: www.cultureiscool.org/buyart

Make Yourself Count! The Lowell Creative Economy Census 2010

Lowell's first Creative Economy Census will document and measure the City's creative industry and its impact on the local economy. Are YOU a part of Lowell's creative workforce? If so, get ready to Make Yourself Count this fall!
More information: www.countmeinlowell.org or call 978-674-1483

Lowell Open Studios, September 25 & 26

Celebrate Lowell Open Studios 2010, Saturday & Sunday, September 25 & 26,11am-5pm, featuring over 200 artists who live and work in Lowell: fiber artists, painters, multi-media artists, sculptors, potters, jewelers, filmmakers, photographers, and many more!
More information: www.lowellopenstudios.com

31st Annual Banjo and Fiddle Contests, September 11

The sounds of bluegrass, dixieland, old time mountain picking, and the strains of ethnic dance tunes from all over the world will flow from Boarding House Park in Lowell during the annual Banjo and Fiddle Contests. Don't miss a full day of music, food and family fun. Contests begin at noon and continue throughout the afternoon. Free admission!
More Information: www.lowellsummermusic.org

Appalachia Rising Benefit at 119 Gallery, September 11

Stories from the Mountains: Interactive event and exhibit, hosted by UMass Lowell History student Rana Xavier. Event to benefit those affected by radical mountaintop removal strip mining in southern Appalachia. Featuring photographs by Rana Xavier, a documentary screening and live music. All proceeds will go to Appalachia Rising.
More information: www.119gallery.org

Book signing with author Marion G. Mullet, September 11

The Whistler House Museum of Art will host a book signing event on Sat., Sept. 11, from 2-4pm in the Parker Gallery with author, Marion G. Mullet, of the recently published biography of noted artist, Richard Andrew. Free and open to the public.
More information: contact Michael H. Lally, Executive Director, mlally@whistlerhouse.org or 978-452-7641. www.whistlerhousemuseum.org

Free outdoor screening of "No Impact Man," September 14

See the award-winning documentary "No Impact Man" which chronicles the highly publicized story of Colin Beavan and Michelle Conlin who embarked on a controversial year-long "No Impact Project" to reduce their carbon footprint to ZERO, all while living in the heart of Manhattan! View/download the event flier (PDF).
More information: www.lowellfilmcollaborative.org

LCC grantwriting workshop, October 7

The Lowell Cultural Council will host a grant workshop in anticipation of the upcoming 2011 grant cycle. Workshop takes place at the Mayor's Reception Room at City Hall, Lowell. Sessions begin promptly at 6:30pm. RSVP's are required if attending a session. Email: lowellculturalcouncil@lowellma.gov
More Information: www.mass-culture.org/Lowell

Music Together: Joyful Music Children's Music Class

Free introductory class on Sat., Sept. 11 at 10am, perfect for children and the people who love them. Classes start Fri., Sept. 24 and will be offered on Friday & Saturday mornings and on Friday evenings. Classes are held at The Space and run for 10 weeks each.
More information and registration: www.inthespace.net or 978-459-4755

Meredith Fife Day at Whistler House Museum of Art, Sept. 16 - Oct. 30

"The Blue Box," oil on panel

35 Years: A Beginning, a survey of Meredith Fife Day's work in Parker Gallery at Whistler House Museum of Art in Lowell, serves up familiar subjects that continue to be associated with the artists throughout history that she reveres -- the figure, landscape, still life, and urban and window views. Reception Sat., Sept. 18, 2 - 5pm
More Information: www.whistlerhouse.org

Creativity Enhancement Group, September 18

Utilize art, drama, visualization, and mindfulness practices to expand the scope and depth of personal creativity. Led by artist and licensed mental health counselor, Jean Winslow. Sat., Sept. 18, 9am-1pm, Merrimack Repertory Theater Rehearsal Hall, Bagshaw Mills, Warren Street, Lowell. Cost: $50
More information and registration: contact Jean Winslow, 978-455-2236

Jack Kerouac Literary Festival, September 30-October 3

The Jack Kerouac Literary Festival & Lowell Celebrates Kerouac's 25th Anniversary: The new, expanded Kerouac Festival features readings by notable writers and poets, a keynote talk about Kerouac and bohemian culture, a panel discussion on art and commerce, tours of Kerouac's literary places in Lowell, a children's book illustrators exhibit, musical performances, films, and more! View/download the official program guide (PDF).
More information: www.lowellcelebrateskerouac.org

Enterprise Bank Seminar for Non-profits, September 14 & 17

Information Services Director of Enterprise Bank, Keith N. Soucie, will facilitate a peer-sharing session on current technology challenges facing non-profits. Seminars are free and take place in Tewksbury (Sept. 14) and Gardner (Sept. 17) from 8-10am.
Registration and more information: Andrew Duncan, 978-459-9000 ext. 4582 or andrew.duncan@ebtc.com

Lowell welcomes The Disposable Film Festival, October 19

Voted one of the "coolest film festivals" by MovieMaker Magazine, The Disposable Film Festival has traveled to cities around the world showcasing hundreds of shorts filmed on disposable media. Join the Lowell Film Collaborative in welcoming The DFF to Lowell for a special screening of their 2010 "Best of the Fest" competition shorts as part of the Festival's East Coast tour!
More information: www.lowellfilmcollaborative.org

Poetry writing workshop, October-November

Exercise your writing skills at these poetry writing workshops held on eight Wednesdays, 6:15-8:15pm, starting Oct. 6. Classes held at Lexington High School, cost is $145/adults, $110/seniors.
More information and registration: http://lexingtoncommunityed.org or call 781-862-8043

Children's book illustrators come to The Brush, Sept. 19 - Oct. 24

Immerse yourself in the enchanting and colorful world of children's book illustration at the Brush Gallery and Artists Studios in Lowell. Events include a special fundraiser/reception with David Macaulay (10/1), a meet-n-greet event with the illustrators (10/2), and a film screening of "The Secret of Kells" (10/23).
More Information: www.thebrush.org

Reading by Frank Thoms, September 23

Frank Thoms will be reading from his recently released book Teaching from the Middle of the Room: Inviting Students to Learn (Stetson Press 2010) at Barnes and Noble, 151 Merrimack Street, Lowell, on Thur. Sept. 23 from 7 - 8pm.

Riverdance at the Tsongas Center, October 16

For one night only at the Tsongas Center, world famous Riverdance take the stage alongside an incredible cast of world champion figure skaters. As a supporter of the Cultural Organization of Lowell, you can take advantage of group pricing offering $5 off regular face value. For tickets, click here and use the promotional code "COOL."
More information: Jane Comeau, 978-934-5751

Emily Dickinson: "Every Broom and Bridget," November 7

Tom Daley performs his play about Emily Dickinson and her Irish servants, "Every Broom and Bridget," as a one-man show in a benefit for the Concord Poetry Center at the Emerson Umbrella For The Arts. Tickets: $10 (sold on day of show only, additional donations appreciated)
More information: www.concordpoetry.org

Pumpkin Art Festival in Tewksbury, September 11

Celebrate the approaching fall season at a Pumpkin Art Festival Fine Art and Craft Exhibit and Sale, 10am-3pm, at Tewksbury United Methodist Church. Sponsored by the Tewksbury Community of Artists and in part by the Tewksbury Local Cultural Council.
More information: www.tewksburycommunityofartists.com (click on "events")

Free seminars: Legal Issues in Art, October 19 & 26

Learn more about the most pressing legal issues for the local arts community, including fine art painters, street artists, photographers, graphic designers, and three-dimensional artists, along with museum personnel including directors and staff, and fine art collectors. Parker Gallery, Whistler House Museum of Art, 6:30pm.
More information and registration: contact Michael H. Lally, Executive Director, mlally@whistlerhouse.org or 978-452-7641. www.whistlerhousemuseum.org

Call to artists

Deadline: Sept. 24, 2010
National Association of Latino Arts and Culture Fund for the arts Offers Grants for Artists and Nonprofits.Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to Latino artists and arts organizations for the creation or presentation of artistic works, organizational capacity-building, or professional development.
More Information: http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=304100004

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