| "Without tradition, art is a flock of sheep without a shepherd. Without innovation, it is a corpse."
-Winston Churchill
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| | | 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 TODAY!
More information: www.lowellwinterfest.org
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| Now on View: Sustenance | 
Sustenance, Artwork by Michael Jones & Poetry by Christine Jones
The Whistler House Museum of Art presents Sustenance, an exhibit of Artwork by Micheal Jones and Poetry by Christin Jones. On view until February 24 More information: www.whistlerhouse.org
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| Wednesday, February 1 |  Community Yoga Class @ 6pm
Come enjoy a community yoga class at the Lincoln School. Class is free but donations are accepted.
-Wed., Feb. 1, 6 pm
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| Thursday, February 2 | 
Non-Fiction Book Club: Emperor of all Maladies
Come discuss the Emperor of all Maladies at the Pollard Memorial Library Non-Fiction Book Club. The Book Club meets the first Thursday of each month from 6:30-7:30pm.
-Thurs., Feb. 2, 6:30-7:30pm
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| Friday, February 3 | 
Earth Stories Opening Reception at the Loading Dock Gallery
works on/of paper by Michal Truelsen
on view from February 1 - February 26, 2012
Artists Reception: -Fri., Feb. 3, 6-9 pm
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| Saturday, February 4
| |  Open Studios at Western Avenue Studios: Gifts from the heART!
Just in time for Valentine's Day gift giving! Visit participating studios at Western Avenue Studios for Valentine's Day specials and collect stickers on your postcard for a chance to win one of three gift certificates. -Sat. Feb. 4, 12-5pm More information: http://westernavenuestudios.com/GFTH/index.html
Super Bowl Sunday at the Pollard: The Blind Side Come enjoy a touching film, The Blind Side, and get ready for the Super Bowl with this football themed movie! The Pollard Memorial Library Super Bowl Weekend Movie. -Sat., Feb. 4, 1-3pm More information: www.pollardml.org |
| Tuesday, February 7 | 
Steampunk Soiree: Steamer
In celebration of Charles Dickens' 200th birthday, Frenchy and the Punk will be performing at the Revolving Museum!
-Tues., Feb. 7, 5:30- 9:30pm!
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| 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 |
Ongoing Exhibits and Shows
| | American Textile History Museum- Aloft: The Wonder of Kites until May 27, http://www.athm.org 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 The Brush Gallery- Welcome to the Neighborhood, on view until March 3, www.thebrush.org The Loading Dock Gallery- Earth Stories, on view February 1-26, www.theloadingdockgallery.com The University Gallery at UMass Lowell- Raymond Pettibon: The Punk Years, 1978-86, on view until February 17, www.uml.edu/dept/art/galleries |
| | | 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 9- Protektor at the Pollard Memorial Library, www.pollardml.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 21- Night at the Museum, www.uml.edu/tsongas/anniversary
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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