Downtown Lowell Blog: Upcoming Events in Greater Lowell, February 11

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- William Shakespeare

An evening of "Mexican Chocolate Traditions," February 12

Indulge your sweet tooth and learn about the amazing Mexican tradition of roasting, grinding, and cooking with chocolate made from stone-ground cacao beans! Special guests: Taza Chocolate and owners of Mr. Jalapeno Restaurant, Ricardo & Maria Candiani. Lowell National Park Visitor Center, Feb. 12 at 4pm. Free admission.
More information: Click here for details

All-You-Can-Eat chocolate PLUS "Chocolat," February 12

Make it a chocolate evening at the Brush Art Gallery this Sat., Feb. 12! Delight in an all-you-can-eat chocolate tasting PLUS a screening of the award-winning film Chocolat with Johnny Depp & Juliette Binoche. Tickets just $10/per person, available in advance or at the door.
More information: Click here for complete details

Elusive Illumination opens at Ayer Lofts Gallery, February 12

Elusive Illumination:The Encaustic Monotype, works by Barbara Gagel, runs Feb. 12 - Mar. 5 at Ayer Lofts Gallery, 172 Middle Street, Lowell. Opening reception: Sat., Feb. 12, 7-9pm. Gallery hours: Thurs. & Fri., 4-7pm, Sat. & Sun., 11-4pm.
More information: www.ayerlofts.com

"American Tapestry Biennial 8" at the ATHM

The American Textile History Museum's special new exhibition features 64 tapestries created by 54 artists from 12 countries. A true reflection of the breadth of contemporary tapestry weaving, the pieces are as diverse as the artists who created them. On display through May 1.
More information: www.athm.org

Boston Printmakers Biennial is celebrated in Lowell

Jan Arabas

The City of Lowell celebrates printmaking in conjunction with the Boston Printmakers Biennial 2011. Four galleries will demonstrate the diverse approaches taken by printmakers in producing their unique work. Opening reception Sat., Feb. 26.
More information: www.thebrush.org

Be "Inspired" at the ALL Arts Gallery

Arts League of Lowell artists exhibit their work next to the source of their inspiration, be it an image, a poem or a found object. Exhibit runs through Feb. 27 at the new ALL Gallery at 22 Shattuck Street.
More information: www.artsleagueoflowell.com or 978-441-ARTS (2787)

Affordable live/work artist space still available at Appleton Mills

Over 120 certified artists entered the Appleton Mills lottery -- applications are still being accepted for remaining apartments. Please contact Appleton Mills for an application or set up an artist interview on Feb. 17 or Mar. 17.
More information: www.liveappletonmills.com

Shifting Boundaries opens at Loading Dock Gallery, March 2

Crane Beach, Laura Doran

Shifting Boundaries, a show of paintings by Ashlee Welz Smith and photographs by Laura Doran, challenges the viewer to push the boundaries of how they experience the world. Runs Mar. 2-27, Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell. Opening reception: Mar. 4, 6-9pm.
More information: www.theloadingdockgallery.com

Men of Western Avenue Studios at the Whistler House Museum of Art, through February 26

See a collection of art featuring various disciplines, media and styles from the Men of Western Avenue Studios, an integral part of the cultural life in the city of Lowell. This cross section contains sculpture, (oil, watercolor and acrylic) paintings, photography, and mixed media. Reception: Feb. 26, 3-5pm.
More information: www.whistlerhouse.org

Prints on view from the Whistler House Museum of Art's permanent collection, through March 6

Most of the prints on view are from the Ernest Gates Buttrick Collection. An active member of the Lowell Art Association/WHMA, Buttrick left over 100 works to the museum after his death in 1959. Prints on exhibit through Mar. 6 in the Member's Room in conjunction with the Printmakers Biennial. Reception Feb. 26, 3-5pm.
More information: www.whistlerhouse.org

Author Grace Ross comes to the Pollard Library, March 5

Grace Ross, longtime activist, community organizer and 2006 Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate, will discuss her recently published book, Main Street $marts, and her vision for the future, on Sat., Mar. 5, 2pm at Pollard Memorial Library, 401 Merrimack Street, Lowell.
More information: www.pollardml.org

Family-friendly events hosted by Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust

Explore the outdoors with Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust at two great upcoming events perfect for all ages: Family Nature Walk (Feb. 24) and Maple Sugaring: From Sap to Syrup (Feb. 26). Space is limited for both events, RSVP's requested.
More information: Visit the LP&CT calendar of events

Save the date for Lowell Women's Week, February 27 - March 8

Enjoy a variety of Lowell Women's Week events in celebration of the changing state of women's power. Events include lectures, seminars, film screenings, performances, creative workshops, and much more. All Women's Week events are free (unless otherwise noted) and open to everyone.
More information: www.lowellwomensweek.org

"What Happened to Kerouac" screens at Pollard Library, March 12

The Pollard Library commemorates Jack Kerouac's 89th birthday with a screening of Richard Lerner's affecting documentary "What Happened to Kerouac," Sat., Mar. 12, 1pm. The film traces Kerouac's unique creative process and rise to fame as a writer as well as his turbulent personal life and his eventual decline to an alcoholism-related death. Free admission.
More information: www.pollardml.org

Calls to artists

Call for submissions for "Take Back the Night" promo flyer
Take Back the Night is an event for the men and women of our community to join together to voice our right to feel safe in our neighborhoods. The committee seeks submissions for flyer designs (8 1/2 x 11) to advertise this year's event in Lowell. Deadline is Mar. 7.
More information: Stephanie Bucholz, stephaniebu@lchealth or 978-322-8535

LCHC seeks Expressive Arts Specialist/Case Manager
Lowell Community Health Center (LCHC) Teen Coalition seeks a full-time expressive arts specialist/case manager to provide recruitment, facilitation, training, program delivery, and counseling to youth participants. Position will have a focus on services to older youth from the ages of 16-20 and requires a background or knowledge of project coordination in expressive arts and multimedia. For details, contact Linda Sou, Director - LCHC Teen Coalition, at lindaso@lchealth.org or 978-322-8521

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