"Without tradition, art is a flock of sheep without a shepherd. Without innovation, it is a corpse."  
-Winston Churchill


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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COOL
IN THIS ISSUE
Save the Date
Now on View
Opportunitites
Ongoing Exhibits and Shows
Save the Date: Winterfest 2012, February 9-11
WinterfestSave 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  
 

 

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

 

 

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


 

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


More information: www.pollardml.org
 
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


More information: www.theloadingdockgallery.com  
 
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!
 


 
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    

  

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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  

Coming Soon

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
March 8- Jack's Serious Exuberance at Ayer Lofts Gallery, www.ayerlofts.com
March 8- The Piano in a Factory at the Pollard Memorial Library, www.pollardml.org
March 9-
Winter Concert by Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra, www.lowellphilharmonic.org
March 22- Phil Vassar at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, www.lowellauditorium.com
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