Cultural Events & Resources Mid-November 2021 |
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Visit our website (by clicking above) to see our real-time Events Calendar! |
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Our Holiday Gift Guide is Here! |
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Thank you to all FCA members who submitted ads for our 2021 Holiday Gift Guide, a digital flipbook catalog that will give your business exposure by bringing people to your storefront or website this holiday season. Support your fellow creatives by shopping local this year! You can view the gift guide online at our website below. | | |
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FCA Support Grant Program Applications are Open! |
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The Fitchburg Cultural Alliance has put aside $2000 to be distributed through our annual Support Grant Program in 2021! Applicants must be FCA members – if you are not currently a member, now is a great time to join! (You can also submit a completed membership application along with your grant application.) Applications are due by February 1, 2022 at 5 PM. Download the forms on our website! |
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Here are some events happening during November – we hope you'll attend and enjoy them. Support our members & local organizations! |
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Gardner Area League of Artists Presents... Holiday Art Sale Saturdays, now through December 18 10 AM - 4 PM GALA's popular Holiday Art Sale is back for 2021! They have original art by local artists at affordable prices, plus handmade ornaments and more! | | |
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Fitchburg Public Library Presents... Film Screening: Nomadland Tuesday, November 16th 3:30 - 6:30 PM Join us for the opening event of this year's Community Read – a screening of the Oscar-winning film Nomadland. The screening will be followed by a discussion at 5:30 PM moderated by Fitchburg State's Prof. Kevin McCarthy. Light refreshments provided. | | |
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Fitchburg Cultural Council Presents... FCC Monthly Meeting Tuesday, November 16th 4:30 - 5:30 PM Join us for the FCC's monthly meeting, held on the third Tuesday of each month. All FCC meetings are open to the public, so come learn what's happening in your community! Learn more at the link below. | | |
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Seven Bridge Writers' Collaborative Presents... Taxes for Writers Saturday, November 20th 10:30 AM Seven Bridge Writers’ Collaborative presents an online workshop with Beth Logan on Taxes for Writers – very helpful for all freelance writers! It’s free, but registration is required. | | |
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Indian Hill Music Presents... Jenna Moynihan & Owen Marshall Saturday, November 20th 8 PM Scottish fiddler Jenna Moynihan and guitarist Owen Marshall are the stars of the latest show in Indian Hill Music’s Headliners concert series! Learn more and get tickets online. | | |
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Fitchburg Cultural Council Presents... FCC Winter Sculpture Submissions DEADLINE: Wednesday, November 24th Showcase your talent and help us make City Hall & the Winter Bazaar festive by submitting a winter sculpture to be displayed at City Hall all December! Learn more and find the sign-up link on the event page below. | | |
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Creative Connections Gallery Presents... Evergreen Wreath Workshop Saturday, November 27th 3 - 5 PM Create an all-natural evergreen wreath for your holiday decorating. A fun, easy beginner-level class. Class size is limited to 10 people max, so sign up now! | | |
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Indian Hill Music Presents... Fall Youth & Adult Large Ensembles Indian Hill's flagship Youth and Adult Large Ensembles are back for fall 2021! To join most ensembles, you can submit a video audition. The Youth Choruses and the adult New Horizons Concert Band are open to all, no experience required! For more information, check out their website below. |
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Don't miss out on these exhibits! |
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Gallery Sitka Presents... Kate Shaffer On display through Thanksgiving – see the show in person and online! | | |
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Gallery Sitka Presents... Nina Arnold On display until Thanksgiving – see the show online and in person at The Bull Run Restaurant in Shirley, MA! | | |
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FSU CenterStage Presents... Jenn Houle On display through December 10 at the Hammond Art Gallery at Fitchburg State University! | | |
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Video on Demand! Locally Produced Shows on FATV.org |
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Art Matters A monthly interview series hosted by the Fitchburg Art Museum, featuring artists, staff, and community members discussing the power of art and its role in our everyday lives. |
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I Remember When
This is a weekly show called "I Remember When" and is focused on Mid-Century Modernism seen in Fitchburg Architecture, presented by the Fitchburg Historical Society. |
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Princeton Arts Society Presents... Small Works & Holiday Marketplace December 3 - 5, 10 - 12 PAS is holding their annual Small Works & Holiday Marketplace in person for 2 weekends this year! Members can find the entry form to sign up via their website below. | | |
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New Players Theatre Guild Presents... Baby December 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 Mark your calendars for NPTG's next musical production! Directed by John Stella, musical direction and accompaniment by Kris Layton. | | |
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Fitchburg Gyumri Arts Connection Presents... Art and Craft Fair December 4 & 5 Artists and crafters, sign up now to sell your work at this new Art and Craft Fair December 4 - 5! Youth artists aged 10 - 18 are also welcome to join in and sell their work! Email sallycragin@verizon.net. | | |
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FSU CenterStage Presents... In the Holiday Mood with the Glenn Miller Orchestra Sunday, December 5th 7 PM The Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform at the Weston Auditorium at FSU. This show sells out quickly so be sure to order your tickets early! | | |
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Seven Bridge Writers' Collaborative Presents... Winter 2021-2022 Creative Writing Groups Registration opens December 5th All writing groups are free and open to the public! Class sizes are limited, and registration is first-come, first-served. | | |
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Fitchburg Public Library Presents... Monthly Book Club Wednesday, December 8th 1-2 PM, 6:30-7:30 PM The Fitchburg Public Library meets in the Garden Room on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Come to one or both times! December's book is The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict. | | |
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The Forge Theater Lab Presents... Good Grief! A Full-Length Play by Mary Darling December 10 & 11 7:30 PM Good Grief! is back for its second production after a sold-out run in Lowell last month! This showing in Worcester will have many of the same actors along with some new faces. Tickets available soon at www.jmacworcester.org. | | |
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Museum of Russian Icons Presents... Gallery Tour: Mary, the Winter Rose Saturday, December 11th 12 PM & 2 PM Mary is often known as the rose without thorns, a nod to her immaculate conception, and during the Middle Ages, the rose became symbolic for the Mother of God. Join Laura Garrity-Arquitt to tour the Museum’s Mother of God icons and explore their stories and symbolism. Free with admission! | | |
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Fitchburg Cultural Council Presents... FCC Winter Bazaar Saturday, December 11th 11 AM - 4 PM Join us at Fitchburg's City Hall for a day of shopping with local artists! This is event is free to attend. Artists, want to participate? Learn more at the link below. | | |
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Fitchburg Historical Society Programs Receive Support from Mass Humanities Recently, Mass Humanities awarded a grant of $2,790 to support the Fitchburg Historical Society’s project, Digital Accessibility for Historic Photos and Documents. In addition, the Historical Society has received a Bridge sponsorship, from Mass Humanities as well, for $1,500 to help support three new TV programs on Fitchburg History that will be created at the Fitchburg Access TV studios. | | |
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The Andres Institute has lots of great events coming up – it's a great time to become a member! This outdoor sculpture park is sure to be a beautiful sight in the fall. | | |
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Christ Church Fitchburg invites you to be part of the music! They offer three choral ensembles (children/youth/adults) and welcome instrumentalists of all ages and styles. No religious affiliation is required and materials are provided for free. Choral rehearsals take place Thursday evenings beginning September 2. For more info: music@christchurchfitchburg.org | | |
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Every Wednesday at 7 PM, The Forge Theater Lab hosts their online Wright Club, a judgment-free creative space for writers who want to work in a quiet and nurturing virtual environment. Drop-ins welcome! See their website for more info and the link to join. | | |
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Keep up with the latest GALA news! Become a member of GALA! | | |
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The Fitchburg Art Museum is open Wednesday through Friday 12 to 4pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 11 to 5pm. Free admission on the First Thursdays of the month, with extended hours until 7 PM. No reservations are required. | | |
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SUBMIT YOUR NEWS & VIDEOS! Submit your educational videos to us for promotional sharing on our website, social media, and YouTube channel. We send out two Newsletters monthly: one on the 1st and one on the 15th of the month. In an effort to support our members and the arts, and provide material for our local educators, we encourage you to participate in this endeavor. Do you need help with your videos? Reach out to us. |
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We have a Community Resource Bank on our website with health resources, local resources, calls for artists, and more. If you have something that you would like us to post on our website, please send us an email with the information to be added. |
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For more information on the following visit our website. Artist Opportunites Resources Events Calendar |
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The Fitchburg Cultural Alliance was formed in 1978 to promote the rich and diverse cultural activities that exist in the community. |
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