"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.
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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 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
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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
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Opportunities
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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
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Ongoing Exhibits and Shows
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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,
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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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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 hhagman@lowellma.gov. 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.
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 hhagman@lowellma.gov with the subject line, "Please subscribe to COOL e-blast."
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