Downtown Lowell Blog: Upcoming Events in Greater Lowell, September 27

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"A man sooner or later discovers that he is the master-gardener of his soul, the director of his life."

- James Allen

Lowell Cultural Council hosts Grant Writing Workshop, WEDNESDAY September 28

Lowell City Hall

The Lowell Cultural Council seeks grant applications for community projects in 2012 with a submission deadline of Oct. 15. Learn MORE about the grant process at a FREE grant writing workshop at City Hall. RSVP's required. - Wed., Sept. 28, 6-8pm

More information: www.mass-culture.org/lowell or 978-674-1483

The Flip Accoustic Duo performs at the Final Concerts on the Corner, Thursday, September 29

Outdoor music at Athenian Corner!

This week, enjoy The Flip Accoustic Duo , performing their fantastic live tunes at the final performance of the season. All Concerts on the Corner are free and and open to the public. - Thurs., Sept. 29, 7:30pm

More information: www.atheniancorner.com

Gumbo Diablo CD Release Party at Olé, September 29

Join Gumbo Diablo for their CD release party on at Olé Restaurant & Tapas Bar downtown! Enjoy a global fusion fiesta - Thurs.,Sept. 29, 9pm

More information: http://gumbodiablo.com/

11th Annual Lowell Open Studios, THIS WEEKEND, Oct 1 & 2

Explore the work of amazing local artists at the 11th Annual Lowell Open Studios featuring galleries & art studios throughout Lowell. Demonstrations and events throughout the weekend. - Sat., & Sun., Oct. 1 & 2

More information: http://lowellopenstudios.org/

Lowell Photography Contest: extended deadline, October 1

Enter the Lowell Photography Contest with up to three photos that capture the essence of the City of Lowell, the heritage within the National Park, or the character of the Historic District! - New Deadline: Oct. 1

More information: www.nps.gov/lowe or contact Dave Byers at david_byers@nps.gov.

Pollard Memorial Library Fall Festival, Saturday, October 1

Come out and enjoy a day packed with food, music and family festivities at the Pollard Memorial Library Fall Festival. - Sat., Oct. 1, 10am-2pm

More information: www.pollardml.org

Dan Rocha's "Reflections/Deflections" on view at 119 Gallery

View the work of Dan Rocha, winner of the 119 Gallery's 2010 Juried Exhibit, in "Reflections/Deflections" at the 119 Gallery. Artist reception, Oct. 1, during Lowell Open Studios. - On view through Oct. 2

More information: www.119gallery.org

Practical Advice on Development and Related Regulations, Seminar for Non-Profits, October 4

Cindy Rowe, Esq.

Enterprise Bank Non-Profit Collaborative Seminars presents a FREE seminar on Practical Advice on Development and Related Regulations with guest facilitators Cindy Rowe & Barry Chait. - Oct. 4 (Tewksbury)

More information: Click here for flier

Designing a Comprehensive Development Strategy, Non-Profit Seminar, October 5

Rick Blain, CFRE

Enterprise Bank Non-Profit Collaborative Seminars presents a FREE seminar on Designing a Comprehensive Development Strategy in Gardner, MA, with guest facilitator Rick Blain - Oct. 5

More information: Click here for flier

Public book launch party for Young Angel Midnight, October 6

Celebrate the innovative art and artists of Lowell at the book launch party of Young Angel Midnight: An Emerging Generation in the Arts in Lowell. Free & open to the public! - Thurs., Oct. 6, 6:30-8:30pm

More information: www.cultureiscool.org/lowell-anthology

Lowell Celebrates Kerouac Festival, October 6-10

Enjoy a variety of events in honor of Lowell native Jack Kerouac at the Lowell Celebrates Kerouac Festival, which features exhibits, walking tours, performances & more! - Oct. 6-10

More information: www.lowellcelebrateskerouac.org

Non-Fiction Book Club at the Pollard Memorial Library, October 6

Nicholas Carr

Join the Pollard Library's Non-Fiction Book Club to discuss The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains by Nicholas Carr. - Thurs., Oct. 6, 6:30pm

More information: www.pollardml.org

The Bridge Review, Call for Submissions

The Bridge Review will produce a 2012 special issue in support of the Centennial Anniversary of the Great Lawrence Strike of 1912 (the "Bread & Roses Strike"). Deadline for submissions: Jan. 11, 2012

More information: Click here for submission guidlines

Point de Vue/Impressions on view in Downtown Lowell, September-October

La Boniche, downtown Lowell.

A French-themed art exhibit curated by Judy Bessette and sponsored by the Arts League of Lowell ALL is on view at La Boniche and Welles Emporium in downtown Lowell. - Sept.-Oct.

More information: La Boniche: (978) 458-9473 and Welles Emporium: (978) 454-4401

Massachusetts Cultural Council Artist Fellowships, deadline October 7

Applications are being accepted for 2012 Massachusetts Cultural Council Artist Fellowships in the Drawing, Painting, and Traditional Arts categories. - Deadline: Oct. 7

More information: View the application

Submit your favorite recipe to "Lowell Cooks!", extended deadline November 15

Calling all restaurants, chefs, cooks, and foodies! Submit your favorite recipe for consideration in "Lowell Cooks!", the City's new community cookbook set for release in Spring 2012. - Extended deadline: Nov. 15

More information: www.cultureiscool.org/lowell-cooks

Pollard Independent Film Night: Colors of the Mountain, October 13

Pollard Library's FREE Independent Film Night takes place the 2nd Thursday of the month! This month, see Colors of the Mountain - Thurs., Oct. 13, 6:30pm

More information: www.pollardml.org

Lowell Festival Foundation seeks Executive Director

The Lowell Festival Foundation (LFF) seeks an Executive Director to work within a collaborative management structure, inspire others to share the partnership’s vision and commitment to the LFF's mission.

More information: Arthur Sutcliffe, chelms8@aol.com

David Sedaris Local Writers Contest, deadline October 14

David Sedaris

Local writers! Get details on this special contest in honor of David Sedaris' Lowell appearance at Lowell Memorial Auditorium on Oct. 21! Prize includes a meet & greet with Sedaris and the chance to introduce him on stage. - Deadline: Oct. 14

More information: Click here for contest page

Saturday Matinee at the Pollard: Dark Victory, October 15

Bring your tissues, and join us for another fall classic featuring Lowell's own Bette Davis in one of her most notable roles in Dark Victory. - Sat. Oct. 15, 1pm

More information: www.pollardml.org

Call for Entries: Whistler House Members Exhibit, deadline October 25

The Whistler House Annual Members Exhibit 2011 will take place November 19-December 30. If you aren’t a member become a member and submit your work! - Deadline for entries: Oct. 25

More information: http://www.whistlerhouse.org

Help assemble quilts to honor fallen troops at a special "Sit and Sew" event, November 11

Massachusetts needs more than 100 quilts for our fallen soldiers’ Gold Star mothers and spouses. Help the New England Quilt Museum meet this goal at a special Veterans' Day "Sit and Sew" event! - Fri., Nov. 11, 10am-3pm

More information: Click here for details

Open call for photography subjects: "After Hours Passions"

Adrien Bisson

Photographer Adrien Bisson & Creative Collaborator Suzzanne Cromwell are casting subjects to be photographed for a project with the working title "After Hours Passions." Open to men and women of any age from any location. Please see link below for complete details.

More information: www.adrienbisson.com/open-call

Once and for A.L.L. Exhibition at the Brush Gallery, through October 22

Come view Once and for A.L.L. an exhibition of work by members of the Arts League of Lowell at The Brush Gallery & Artists' Studios. - Through Oct. 22

More Information: www.thebrush.org

Shelf Life at Groton Public Library through November 5

Come see the current exhibit, Anne Krinsky: Shelf Life, a site- specific installation at the Groton Public Library.- On view through Nov. 5

More Information: www.gpl.org

Riverscaping Design Competition for Public Art, deadline December 10

Connecticut River

Riverscaping announces their public art design-build competition for four pieces of public art along the Connecticut River. Applicants must be from northeast region CT, MA, NH, VT, ME, NY, NJ. - Deadline: Dec. 10

More information: http://riverscaping.org/

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