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"Happiness is having a large, loving,
close-knit family in another
city." |
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--
Comedian George
Burns | |
| Thursday
Night "Concerts on the Corner" |
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The Athenian Corner presents an outdoor music series
featuring local musicians in our outdoor seating area.
Former "Lowell High Idol" Tim Bergeron kicks off the
series on Thur. July 8 at 5:30pm. All shows are free and
open to the public.
More
Information: www.atheniancorner.com | |
| Armory
Park Family Fun Event, July 10, 12-3pm
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Bring the whole family to Armory Park for live
entertainment, arts and crafts, games, music and food.
Sponsored by: State Representative Kevin Murphy,
Coalition for a Better Acre, Enterprise Bank, and City
Councilor Rita Mercier.
More
Information:
978-452-9995 | |
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Lowell celebrates the World Cup with
"Playing for Peace" |
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Catch World Cup fever right here in Lowell at the
City's "Playing for Peace" programs! Events
include a soccer film screening, the 1st Annual Youth
World Cup, and the ONE Lowell World Cup 2010. Presented
in partnership with the City of Lowell, ONE Lowell,
Pollard Memorial Library, and the Lowell Film
Collaborative.
More information: http://www.cultureiscool.org/playing-for-peace-world-cup-events
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| James B.
Francis: Horticulturist, July 11 and 18, 1-2pm
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Mr. Francis will always be credited for his masterful
management of Lowell's canal system. But, did you know
he was also an avid horticulturist? Come take a walk
along the streets and canals of his time with a Park
Ranger. The tours begin at the National Park Visitor
Center and are free. They are approximately half a mile
and there is a limit of 30 people. Reservations
preferred.
More Information:
978-970-5000 | |
| Lowell
Jazz Day Camp |
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A two week program, July 12 - 23.
Two day program July 21 & 22. Both
program's ensembles perform in front of Mambo Grill
during Lowell Folk Festival on July 23. Two more
programs: Aug. 9-13 (workshop 1) &
16-20 (workshop 2).
More
Information: info@inthespace.net | |
| Joyful
Music Children's Summer Program at The Space, June and
July, Every Wed., 10am |
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Music Together is an internationally recognized early
childhood music program for infants, toddlers,
preschoolers and the people who love them. This class
will teach you to share the joyful experience of family
music making in a relaxed and informal
setting.
More Information: www.joyfulmusic.com | |
| Open
House/Art Exhibit - Hosted by Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union,
July 14, 6pm-8pm |
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Come view selected pieces from ALL Arts Gallery's
recent "Earthly Connections III" exhibition showcasing
contemporary, abstract and multi-dimensional work of
local artists. Artwork is for sale and admission is
free.
More Information: www.JDCU.com | |
| World
Musical Workshops |
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The Lowell Folk Festival, known for its fantastic
collection of traditional folk music from around the
world, will give guests the opportunity to learn more
about their favorite musical styles and instruments
during our daily workshop and musical demonstrations
throughout the weekend.
More
Information: www.lowellfolkfestival.org | |
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COOL Board seeks nominations for board
members |
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The Board of Directors for the Cultural Organization
of Lowell (COOL) is seeking nominations to serve on the
board at two and three year terms. If interested, please
send a resume and a letter of intent to lznunn@lowellma.gov
by July 20 at 5pm.
More
Information: www.cultureiscool.org | |
| Revolving
Museum Summer Mural Program - 5 openings left!
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Seeking youth ages 12-22 to design and paint a
120-foot mural to be installed on Merrimack Street in
downtown Lowell this summer. Class meets Tue., Wed. and
Thur. Noon-4pm through July 22. Free.
More
Information:
978-937-2787 | |
| "Menopause
The Musical," Aug. 3 and 4 |
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It's time to kick-up those high heels. The
international hit show Menopause The Musical® is
returning to Lowell Memorial Auditorium. The cast laughs
at their woeful hot flashes, forgetfulness, mood swings,
wrinkles, night sweats and chocolate binges. The
laughter-filled 90-minute production includes parodies
from the classics of the '60s and '70s and
'80s.
More Information: www.lowellauditorium.com | |
| Art Quilts
Lowell 2010 at the Brush Gallery & Artists
Studios |
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| Betty Busby, Sea Urchin I
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Sophisticated art and handmade tradition fuse
seamlessly as art quilters from across the United States
showcase their work at The Brush Gallery & Artists
Studios, Aug. 10-Sept. 11. The exhibition is free to the
public and will showcase delicate art quilting
techniques.
More Information: www.lowellquiltfestival.org | |
| Pumpkin
Art Festival Fine Art and Craft Exhibit and Sale, Sept.
11, 10am-3pm |
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Deadline to submit application is Sept. 1
Pumpkin
Art Festival at the Tewksbury United Methodist Church.
Space is limited: first come, first serve. No vendors;
hand-made crafts only. TCA reserves the right to refuse
any artwork.
More Information: www.tewksburycommunityofartists.com | |
| An Evening
with Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson, Nov. 20, 8pm
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Ian Anderson, known throughout the world of rock
music as the flute and voice behind the legendary Jethro
Tull, celebrated his 40th year as a recording and
performing musician in 2008. Jethro Tull formed in 1968
and became one of the biggest progressive rock bands of
the '70s.
More Information: www.lowellauditorium.com | |
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About the COOL Cultural
E-newsletter |
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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.
Deadlines: To insure
your posting is in the coming week's e-blast, we must
receive it by the previous Friday.
To
subscribe, send an email to scromwell@lowellma.gov
with the subject line, "Please subscribe to COOL
e-blast."
To unsubscribe, scroll
down to the bottom of this e-newsletter and use the
"SecureUnsubscribe" link.
If there is an upcoming
event that you would like to put on the COOL calendar
(www.cultureiscool.org), email LZ Nunn
at LZNunn@lowellma.gov
to obtain a
password.
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Links to our cultural
community:
Lowell Memorial
Auditorium, http://www.lowellauditorium.com/eventlistings.aspx
Merrimack Repertory
Theatre, www.merrimackrep.org
The Bridge Review:
Merrimack Valley Culture, http://ecommunity.uml.edu/bridge/
Website for Lowell
artists, www.lowellisart.com
Art community
chronicle, www.vyumagazine.com
Arts League of Lowell,
www.artsleagueoflowell.org
Western Avenue Studios,
www.westernavenuestudios.com
Ayer Lofts, www.Ayerlofts.com
The Brush Art Gallery
and Studios, www.thebrush.org
The Image Theater, www.imagetheater.com
Whistler
House Museum of Art, www.whistlerhouse.org
American
Textile History Museum, www.athm.org
119
Gallery, www.119gallery.org
For a fuller listing of
links see the COOL website, www.cultureiscool.org |
