Downtown Lowell Blog: FW: Upcoming Events in Greater Lowell, July 13

From: Cultural Organization of Lowell [lowellculture@lowellculture.pmailus.com]
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To: Bill Lipchitz
Subject: Upcoming Events in Greater Lowell, July 13

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"Humor does not diminish the pain. It makes the space around it get bigger."

-- Allen Klein

Cultural Organization of Lowell seeks board nominations, deadline is July 20

The Cultural Organization of Lowell is holding its Annual Meeting on August 17, 2011. At this time, the board is seeking nominations to serve on the board at two and three year terms. If you are interested, please send a resume and a letter of intent to lznunn@lowellma.gov by July 20, 2011 at 5pm. To learn more about COOL, please visit: www.cultureiscool.org or call 978-446-7162.

Ideally, a Board of Director candidate should demonstrate notable achievements in art, culture, the creative economy, business, education and/or public service; bring a range of skills, diverse perspectives and backgrounds to its deliberations; should believe in COOL's mission of providing general support to the many cultural activities and institutions in the community through coordination, collaboration, outreach, and promotion; be able to adhere to COOL's standards of creating a high quality cultural environment that offers appealing experiences to the City's diverse population; and which encourages people to participate in making, presenting, and preserving the culture of their community.

Lowell Al Fresco: Festive Summer Fridays, through August 26

Celebrate summer Fridays in downtown Lowell with live music, poetry, "Live Art" events, ArtWalk Lowell & more! Some events are weather permitting. More information: www.cultureiscool.org/LowellAlFresco

The Flip performs at Concerts on the Corner, July 14

Enjoy live music from local acoustic duo The Flip at 7:30pm at Concerts on the Corner, Athenian Corner's Thursday outdoor music series. More information: www.atheniancorner.com

Independent Film Night at the Pollard Library, July 14

If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle screens at Pollard Library's Independent Film Night, Tues., July 14 at 6:30pm. More information: www.pollardmlibrary.blogspot.com

Concert at Village Smokehouse to benefit FreeVerse youth poets, July 14

Local bands Beneath the Sheets, Hetfield and Hetfield, and Blank and the Berry perform at the Village Smokehouse to benefit FreeVerse, Thurs., July 14, 7:30pm, $5 cover. More information: http://freeverseword.blogspot.com/

Jen Kearney and the Lost Onion perform at UML Backyard Music Series, July 14

Hear Jen Kearney and the Lost Onion on Thurs., July 14 from 6-8pm as part of the Tsongas Center/UMass Lowell Backyard Music Series. More information: www.TsongasCenter.com

"Full Moon Party" at UMass Lowell's 50 Warren Restaurant, July 15

UMass Lowell's 50 Warren Restaurant at the Inn & Conference Center presents "Full Moon Parties" featuring live music & riverside patio dining! Next event is July 15. More information: Click here for details

Now on view at the Whistler House Museum of Art, through August 4

"Waiting for the Cue" by Tom McGill

On view through Aug. 4: "Summer Scenes" (Parker Gallery) and "Folk Festival Paintings" (Member's Room). Artist Reception: July 23, 2-4pm & Artist Talk and Demonstration by Tom Gill, July 21, 7-9pm. More information: www.whistlerhouse.org

Cast your vote during 2011 ArtWalk Lowell, through July 31

Walk, vote, ENJOY! View downtown Lowell window art created by local artists & cast your vote for "People's Choice!" More information: www.cultureiscool.org/artwalklowell

The Lowell Jazz Day Camp comes to The Space, July 18 - 29

Enrollment is still open for the Merrimack Valley's premiere jazz day camp, right here in Lowell - scholarships available! More information: www.inthespace.net

Art reception at UMass Lowell's University Gallery, July 24

The UMass Lowell Art Department and the Hellenic Heritage Association will host a wine and cheese reception for "The Creative Photograph in Archaeology" at the University Gallery, July 24, 3 - 5pm. More information: www.uml.edu/dept/art/galleries

Apply to the Merrimack Valley Sandbox Leadership Institute, deadline July 27

Applications are now being accepted for the Merrimack Valley Sandbox Leadership Institute, part of the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at UMass Lowell. Deadline: July 27. More information: http://www.uml.edu/mvsandbox/Leadership-Institute.html

The 25th Annual Lowell Folk Festival, July 29-31

The nation's largest free folk festival comes to downtown Lowell! The 25th Annual Lowell Folk Festival, Fri., July 29-Sun., July 31. More information: www.lowellfolkfestival.org

Ayer Lofts Summer Solstice Show, through July 31

The artist-residents of Ayer Lofts and their guests present their Summer Solstice Show at Ayer Lofts Gallery through July 31. More information: www.ayerlofts.com

Lowell Cultural Council Community Input Meeting, August 4

The Lowell Cultural Council will hold its annual "Community Input" meeting on Aug. 4, 6:30pm, in the Mayor's Reception Room/City Hall. If unable to attend the meeting, send comments to: lowellculturalcouncil@lowellma.org

A 1977 sci-fi classic screens outdoors in Lowell for National Night Out, August 2

Celebrate National Night Out at sites throughout Lowell on Tues.,Aug. 2, including the C.W. Morey School, which will feature a special outdoor film screening! More information: Click here for details

Call for Artists & Craftswomen from UML's Center for Women and Work

UMass Lowell's Center for Women & Work is calling all Artists and Craftswomen for this year's Women's Works Holiday Art & Craft Fair, Thurs., Dec.1, 2-7pm at UML's Inn & Conference Center. Deadline: Oct. 3. More information: www.uml.edu/centers/women-work/.

Call to Artists: ONE Lowell seeks community artwork

ONE Lowell seeks community artwork to display at the 5th annual ONE Lowell World Cup Soccer Tournament, Aug. 6 & 7. More information: Heather LaCount, Heather_LaCount@student.uml.edu

A Youth Journey on the High Seas, departs August 7

The Friendship of Salem

Track the journey of diverse youth from MA, NY & MD as they travel on the National Park Service tall ship Friendship of Salem and engage in stewardship & leadership development activities. More information: www.friendshipnps.wordpress.com

13 Points of View on exhibit at the Brush Gallery & Artists' Studios, through August 6

Thirteen juried artists with studios at the Brush Gallery showcase a variety of work in 13 Points of View at Lowell's Brush Gallery & Artists' Studios. More information: www.thebrush.org

Free Fun Fridays, sponsored by the Highland Street Foundation

Get free admission to statewide museums & cultural institutions (including Lowell's American Textile History Museum) every Friday for 9 weeks during the summer, courtesy of the Highland Street Foundation. More information: www.highlandstreet.org

The Lowell Quilt Festival: A Citywide Celebration of Quilts, August 11 - 13

THe Lowell Quilt Festival comes to Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Aug. 11-13, featuring guest speakers, trunk shows, a vendor mall and participation by dozens of area galleries & restaurants. More information: www.lowellquiltfestival.org/

"Refer an artist" program at Appleton Mills Lofts

Refer an artist to Lowell's new Appleton Mills work/live artist space and receive $500 in return! Some restrictions do apply. More information: www.liveappletonmills.com or Dan Drazen at 617-720-8400, ext. 24

Call for Entries: "Getting Graphic: The Art of the Graphic Novel," deadline August 26

The Brush Gallery announcees a Call for Entries for their upcoming exhibit "GETTING GRAPHIC: The Art of the Graphic Novel," deadline Aug. 26. More information: View the detailed prospectus

"Eye on the Gulf Coast," an exhibit by Paul Gaj at Groton Public Library, through August 27

West Groton artist Paul Gaj exhibits his watercolor, sketches, and digitally enhanced photographs at Groton Public Library documenting his 2010 visit to the Gulf Goast. On view through Aug. 27. More information: www.gpl.org

Locally produced Cambodian documentary Child Soldier: Sayon's Story is a Kickstarter project

Learn more about the locally produced Khmer Rouge documentary & Kickstarter project Child Soldier: Sayon's Story, which features Lowell activist and resident, Sayon Seoun. More information: Click here for details

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