Cultural Events & Resources Mid-December 2021 |
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Visit our website (by clicking above) to see our real-time Events Calendar! |
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Check Out Our Holiday Gift Guide! |
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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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Find More Local Holiday Gifts! |
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On December 11, over 50 amazing local artists and crafters sold fabulous locally made gifts at the Winter Bazaar at Fitchburg City Hall! Want to find them again? You can! Check out our handy list of vendors at the link below. Plus, we have an easy online form you can fill out to order online! Find the order form here: tinyurl.com/A75KJX6W | | |
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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 December – 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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Seven Bridge Writers' Collaborative Presents... Winter 2021-2022 Creative Writing Groups Registration open NOW for January groups! 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... LEGO Club Thursday, December 16th 4 - 5:30 PM Come build with us at the library! We'll bring the bricks, you bring your imagination! For ages 5-12. | | |
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Indian Hill Music Presents... Trad Jam Concert & Session Friday, December 17th 7:30 PM Acclaimed fiddler Laurel Martin and Mark Roberts perform a lively set of Celtic tunes followed by an open session. Bring your instrument and jam, or just listen and enjoy! Get your tickets online. | | |
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Friends of Saima Park Presents... Christmas Party Sunday, December 19th 12 - 3 PM Join the friends of Saima Park for a fun afternoon with music, dancing, a basket raffle, and more! Hosted at the Oak Hill Country Club. | | |
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Indian Hill Music Presents... Holiday Concert: NE Flute Orchestra Sunday, December 19th 3 PM Join IHM for an afternoon concert of seasonal and holiday favorites played by their NE Flute Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Eileen Yarrison! Get your tickets online. | | |
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Gardner Area League of Artists Presents... Water: A Juried Art Exhibit Call for Entries DEADLINE: Monday, December 20th This juried art exhibit will be held at the Fitchburg Art Museum from January 12 - February 7, 2022. Registration is open NOW – sign up online! | | |
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Christ Church Fitchburg Presents... Christmas Eve at Christ Church Friday, December 24th 5 PM All are invited to join Christ Church Fitchburg for the 5 PM presentation of Camille Saint-Saëns' Oratorio de Noël, featuring the Christ Church Choir accompanied by organ, string quartet, and harp. | | |
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Fitchburg Public Library Presents... Game Break Tuesday, December 28th 4 - 5 PM Children ages 8+ are invited to hang out at the library & play video games, board games, & more. Children under 12 will need a parent/guardian present. | | |
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Don't miss out on these exhibits! |
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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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The Forge Theater Lab Presents... Auditions for Feb. 2022 Workshop January – Dates coming soon! Local actors: Auditions originally scheduled for December have been postponed. Keep an eye on their website and Facebook page for the new audition dates coming in January 2022! | | |
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Creative Connections Gallery Presents... An Artist's Journal 5 Session Workshop Saturdays, January 15 - February 5 3 - 5 PM "An Artist's Journal" is a five-week, Saturday workshop series exploring collage & mixed media techniques. Materials are provided, and all skill levels are welcome! Register online. | | |
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Seven Bridge Writers' Collaborative Presents... Amazon Marketing Saturday, January 15th 10:30 AM Seven Bridge Writers’ Collaborative presents an online workshop with Susan Hubbard on Amazon Marketing – very helpful for all writers who want to publish their books on Amazon! It’s free, but registration is required. | | |
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Fitchburg Public Library Presents... Monthly Book Club Wednesday, January 12th 1-2 PM, 6:30-7:30 PM The Fitchburg Public Library meets for Book Club in the Garden Room on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Come to one or both times! January's book is Never Caught by Erica Armstrong Dunbar. | | |
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Museum of Russian Icons Presents... Free Sunday Sunday, January 23rd 11 AM - 5 PM Enjoy FREE admission to the Museum of Russian Icons, sponsored by the NYPRO Foundation! | | |
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Indian Hill Music Presents... Free Lesson Day Saturday, January 29th 9 AM - 4 PM Give IHM's music school a try with a FREE 30-minute private lesson! Registrations opening soon. | | |
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Call For Plays The Forge Theater Lab is seeking new one-act and full-length plays focused on climate change. They are accepting submissions from writers within 80 miles of Fitchburg, MA, or who are alumni of Fitchburg State University. Deadline to submit: April 11, 2022 | | |
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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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