| "We must rediscover the distinction between hope and expectation."
-Ivan Illich
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Welcome to our NEW Eblast! We thank you for your patience as we update our Eblast provider and layout. For items to be considered please send a description of your event of no more than two lines of text, a jpeg image and include full contact information and URL if applicable.
Best Wishes, COOL |
| | | Save the Date: Winterfest 2012, February 9-11
|  Save the Date for the new and expanded WinterFest 2012! Food, music and fun for the whole family! Plus don't miss out on the Looks of Lowell Fashion Show, Lowell Gallery Walk, the Soup Bowl Competition and National Human Dogsled Competition! -Feb. 9-11
Sign up now for the Dog Sled Competition, registration closes January 30!
More information: www.lowellwinterfest.org
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| Now on View: Raymond Pettibon: The Punk Years 1978-86 | 
Raymond Pettibon: The Punk Years 1978-86 The University Gallery at UMass Lowell presents the graphic design of "Raymond Pettibon:The Punk Years, 1978-86" from Jan 23 - Feb 17. The exhibit includes over 200 examples of Pettibon's powerful designs made within that period when he was immersed in the Los Angeles punk rock scene. Special events include a lecture and History of Punk Rock film series.
More information: www.uml.edu/dept/art/galleries
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| Thursday, January 26 |  Live Concerts on the Corner (Indoors)
Come enjoy an evening of music and hear Lowell's own Johannah Zacharer perform at Athenian Corner on -Thurs., Jan. 26, 7 pm
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| Saturday, January 28
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Small Publishers Book Fair at the Old Court Lowell area small press book publishers round-up upstairs at The Old Court pub, -Sat., Jan. 28, 2-5 pm. Everyone welcome to meet writers, editors, artists, and readers. Special prize drawings, discounted books, high-end networking. More information: http://www.facebook.com/events/352775798084299/ 
Gravity:Stop at 119 Gallery Exhibit Reception
A collaborative installation, Gravity:Stop, by Alyshia Lien and Patrick Pierce including sculpture, video, objects, poetry and more! Come to the 119 Gallery for the Opening Reception -Sat. Jan. 28, 3-6pm
Exhibit on View Jan. 17- Feb. 11
More information: www.119gallery.org  Free Super Saturday!
Join The American Textile History Museum for our first 2012 FREE Super Saturday event, featuring fun and educational hands-on activities that celebrate the joy of invention and the do-it-yourself spirit that have shaped our history. More information: www.athm.org 
Welcome to the Neighborhood Lowell's oldest gallery/studio complex welcomes Lowell's newest! Work by the artists of the new Appleton Mills Artist Live/Work complex on exhibition at the Brush Gallery & Artists' Studios. Exhibit on View Jan. 28 - March 3
-Opening Reception: Jan. 28, 2 - 4 pm More information: www.thebrush.org 
Chili Contest! Vote for your favorite chili and let your tastebuds be heard! $5.00 - Tickets at the Brush Gallery -Jan. 28, 2 - 4 pm Proceeds to support our Special Perspectives Art Program for mentally-challenged adults.
More information: www.thebrush.org
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| Sunday, January 29
| |  Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles at Lowell Memorial Auditorium Enjoy an evening dedicated to The Beatles at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium.
-Sat., Jan. 29, 7:30pm
More information: http://www.lowellauditorium.com/ |
| Opportunities | 
The City of Lowell is Seeking a Director of CASE/Executive Director of COOL The City of Lowell is seeking a Director of Cultural Affairs & Special Events/Executive Director of the Cultural Organization Of Lowell. More information: http://www.lowellma.gov/depts/hr/job-postings 
COOL is Seeking Part-time Bookkeeper COOL is seeking an experienced bookkeeper to work part-time in our office during business hours. Please send resume and letter of interest to LZ Nunn, ED at lznunn@lowellma.gov 
BECAUSE OF HER AWARD, DEADLINE FEB.10 The Lowell Women's Week "Because of Her" Award recognizes women who demonstrate a strong commitment to their community through their courage, generosity, compassion, and activism. More information: kadams@girlsinclowell.org  ArtCorps is seeking Artists for Social Change
ArtCorps is seeking Artists to go to Guatemala and Belize to strengthen sustainable development in Central America! More information: www.artcorp.org  Register for the WinterFest Human Dogsled Race Today!
Sign-up now to participate in the Human Dogsled Race during Winterfest 2012. Registration closes on January 30th! More information: www.lowellwinterfest.org |
Ongoing Exhibits and Shows
| | Loading Dock Gallery- 50 under 50, on view until January 29, http://www.theloadingdockgallery.com/ American Textile History Museum- Aloft: The Wonder of Kites until May 27, http://www.athm.org Merrimack Repertory Theatre- The Voice of the Turtle, on view until January 29, http://www.merrimackrep.org/home/ The Ayer Lofts Art Gallery- debuts the photo art of Eddie DiCroce, on view through February 5 steve@vangoghsgear.com 119 Gallery- Gravity: Stop, A Collaborative Installation, January 17-February 11, www.119gallery.org
Whistler House Museum of Art- Sustenance on view until February 24, http://www.whistlerhouse.org New England Quilt Museum- Campaigns & Commemorative: Quilts for Presidents, on view until March 24, www.nequiltmuseum.org Drive-By- Parlor at Drive-By in Watertown, |
| | | February 1- Community Yoga Class 6pm, lysisson@gmail.com February 1-26- Earth Stories at the Loading Dock Gallery, www.theloadingdockgallery.com February 2- Non-fiction Book Club at the Pollard Memorial Library, www.pollardml.org February 4- Open Studios at Western Avenue Studios, http://westernavenuestudios.com/ February 4- Gifts from the HeART, Western Avenue Studios, http://westernavenuestudios.com/ February 4- Super Bowl Saturday Matinee at the Pollard: The Blind Side, www.pollardml.org February 7- Steampunk Soiree at the Revolving Museum, www.revolvingmuseum.org February 9-11- Winterfest 2012! http://www.lowell.org/Pages/Winterfest.aspx/ February 9-March 4- Daddy Long Legs at MRT, www.merrimackrep.org February 11- Winterfest Matinee at the Pollard Library: The Smurfs, www.pollardml.org February 11- Blast! at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, www.lowellauditorium.com
February 12- Valentine's Day Concert by Andover Chamber Music, More Info Here
February 16- Stanley Swann Jazz Showcase, www.stanleyswann.com
February 24-24- XFest 2012 at 119 Gallery, http://www.119gallery.org/
February 26- Family Concert by the Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra, www.lowellphilharmonic.org
February 29- ALL Gallery: ALL Leaps Forward, jeanwinslow@msn.com
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