Downtown Lowell Blog: Upcoming Events in Greater Lowell, July 20

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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 Lowell Farmers' Market, a new hot-spot on Fridays!

Buy local! Fruits, veggies, meats, sweet treats, craft items, live performances, and much more are at the Lowell Farmers' Market on JFK Plaza, Fridays from 2-7pm through October. More information: http://www.comteam.org/farmers_market.htm

Share your vision for a sustainable Lowell!

The City of Lowell and the Department of Planning and Development invite you to a series of visioning sessions to help shape the City's long-range plan for the future. More information: Click here for meeting dates & times

Johannah Zacharer performs at Concerts on the Corner, July 21

Enjoy live music by Johannah Zacharer at 7:30pm at Concerts on the Corner, Athenian Corner's Thursday outdoor music series. More information: www.atheniancorner.com

Yani Batteau & the Styles perform at the UML Backyard Music Series, July 21

Hear Yani Batteau & the Styles on Thurs., July 21 from 6-8pm as part of the Tsongas Center/UMass Lowell Backyard Music Series. More information: www.TsongasCenter.com

United Teen Equality Center outdoor fundraiser, July 23

Enjoy great food, prizes, and local music at the United Teen Equaility Center's 3-on-3 Basketball Tourney Fundraiser, Sat. July 23, 10am-5pm, McPherson Playground in Lowell. More information: www.utec-lowell.org

Artist reception & demonstration at the Whistler House Museum of Art, July 21 & 23

"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

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

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

Family fun and an outdoor film screening 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

Art Quilts Lowell 2011 comes to the Brush Gallery, August 11 - September 10

Garibaldi (detail) by Betty Busby

The Brush Gallery & Artists' Studios presents Art Quilts Lowell 2011: The Sea, on view from Aug. 11-Sept. 10. Opening reception: Sat., Aug. 13, 3-5pm. More information: www.thebrush.org

Call for Submissions from ages 16-23: Super hero Art Contest at UTEC

Pay tribute to a mentor by creating a Super hero in their image and entering them in UTEC's art contest! Open to ages 16-23 only. Deadline: July 23: More information: Oscar Brogan, 978-856-3977

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/

Invest in local youth at Lowell's United Teen Equality Center

Staff positions are now available at the United Teen Equality Center (UTEC) -- work with local youth and make a sustainable investment in Lowell's future! More information: http://www.utec-lowell.org/about/job-openings

"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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