Downtown Lowell Blog: Upcoming Events in Greater Lowell, July 7

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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

Todd Rourke performs at Concerts on the Corner, TONIGHT (July 7)

See & hear Todd Roarke tonight at 7:30pm at Concerts on the Corner, Athenian Corner's Thursday outdoor music series. More information: www.atheniancorner.com

Boston's Great Molasses Flood of 1919 is discussed at the Pollard Library, TONIGHT (July 7)

The Pollard Memorial Library's non-fiction book club discusses Stephen Puleo's "Dark Tide: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919" tonight at 6:30pm. More information: www.pollardml.org

Free "Pops" concert at Shedd Park Pavilion, July 10

Bring beach chairs and a picnic and enjoy a live outdoor performance by the Lowell Philharmonic at Shedd Park Pavilion, Sun., July 10 at 3pm. More information: www.lowellphilharmonic.org

Civil War collectors cards now available at Lowell National Historical Park

The "Lowell series" of the National Park Service's Civil War Collectible Trading Cards are now available at the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center. More information: Click here

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

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

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

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

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

Street performers & artists wanted for Lowell Al Fresco Summer Fridays!

Calling all buskers, artists, dancers, poets & street performers! Be a part of the festive atmosphere of Lowell Al Fresco Summer Fridays! More information: www.facebook.com/LowellAlFresco or 978-674-1483

Ayer Lofts Summer Solstice Show, July 11 - 31

The artist-residents of Ayer Lofts and their guests present their Summer Solstice Show at Ayer Lofts Gallery from July 11 - 31. More information: www.ayerlofts.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/

Volunteer at the 25th Annual Lowell Folk Festival, July 29-31

Volunteer opportunities are currently available at the 25th Annual Lowell Folk Festival, July 29-31! More information: www.lowellfolkfestival.org or e-mail Lowell_NHP_Volunteers@nps.gov

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

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

Share your feedback on Lowell's Arts & Culture events

Share your opinion on Lowell's arts & culture events by completing this brief survey prepared by the Lowell Cultural Council. Complete the survey at www.surveymonkey.com/s/6GJNJP2

About the COOL Cultural E-newsletter

The COOL Cultural E-newsletter is emailed every week by the Cultural Organization of Lowell (COOL) in conjunction with the Lowell Cultural Roundtable. News items for consideration may be sent to scromwell@lowellma.gov. Please limit description to no more than two lines of text and include full contact information and URL if applicable.

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