Cultural Resources & News October 2020 |
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The Fitchburg Cultural Alliance in partnership with NewVue Communities has started a 2020 Census PSA campaign to help spread the word about why it matters to be counted from members of our community. |
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You Can Count - a poem by Meredith Geraghty of New Vue. |
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The Fitchburg Cultural Alliance will resume board meetings and activities starting in September within the guidelines of the "new normal" determined by the state and CDC. We will continue to update the Events Calendar, publish a newsletter on the 1st and 15th of each month, and looking forward to planning our signature events for the new year. For instant updates check our Facebook page. |
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The FCA is calling all creatives in our region to submit an educational video for us to use on our Facebook page and our YouTube channel. Videos should be 1-4 minutes long, acceptable for all audiences and ages, and should offer tips and training in the field of your expertise. | | |
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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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We are now on YouTube! If you have a video that you would like us to share with our newsletter, please send us the link via email or on Facebook. |
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The Uncommon Yogi presents... FREE Outdoor Yoga Classes* Weekly on Sundays at 9 AM Classes will be located on the grass under the Pine Trees at the intersection of Prat Road & Beech St. in Fitchburg. Bring a blanket. Bug spray, mat-if you have one, if not one will be provided. Take the family, get out of the house, obey the Covid-19 protocol and enjoy what nature and yoga has to offer. For information call Yogi Freddy B at
978-846-6007. * Weather permitting. | | |
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Gallery Sitka presents... Harvest — an online art show Friday, October 2 6 – 7 PM Join Gallery Sitka on Facebook live with artist Dawn Haley Morton to discuss her work in the Harvest show. — Friday, October 9th 6 – 7 PM Join Gallery Sitka on Facebook live with artist Linda Greenwood to discuss her work in the Harvest show. — Friday, October 9th 6 – 7 PM Join Gallery Sitka on Facebook live with artist Colette Schumate Smith to discuss her work in the Harvest show. | | |
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NewVue Communities presents... Fitchburg National Night Out 2020 Tuesday, October 6th4 PM – 8 PM Streaming live to build police, community relations through open and honest conservation. | | |
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SBWC presents... From Page to Stage
with Leaf Seligman Saturday, October 17th10:30 AM - 12:30 PM This is an online event. This program is free and open to the public. No registration required. | | |
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Fitchburg Public Library presents... Uplift Your Spirit with
Laughter & Meditation Wednesday, October 28th7 PM This is a free online event. Register Today! | | |
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Fitchburg State University Presents... Nathan McGarigal Virtual Gallery Fitchburg Alum, Nathan McGarigal, exhibits his travel photography in the Sanders Hall Gallery. Each of his works of art are for sale for $130.00. All proceeds will be donated to the Gunther Hoos Scholarship Fund, a Fitchburg State University Scholarship. If interested and for additional details, please email eventmanagement@fitchburgstate.edu.
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Fitchburg State University Presents... Leslie Schomp's Virtual Show in the Hammond Hall Art Gallery Her work consists of figurative drawings and sculptures that utilize botanical and animal references to communicate ideas about various states of human psychology. | | |
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Blacksmith & Renaissance Fair Presents... Blacksmith Demonstration
with Carl West a professional blacksmith who operates Prospect Hill Forge and Blacksmith School Saturday, October 24th 10 AM – 12 PM This is a free event and will be held over Zoom. Follow them on Facebook for details and Zoom meeting information! | | |
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Fitchburg Art Museum Presents... The Big Picture: Giant Photographs and Powerful Portfolios On view now until
June 6, 2021 | | |
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Fitchburg Art Museum Presents... Cloth is Money –
Textiles from the Sahel On view starting
October 10th | | |
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GALA – Gardner Area League of Artists Virtual Gallery Art Tour Take a look at some of the art from GALA, online! | | |
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2020 Census – Be Counted! The 2020 Census will influence community funding and congressional representation for the next decade. | | |
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Indian Hill Music continues the 2020-2021 school year virtually. Indian Hill Music is offering their classes online. FAQ's and registration information can be found here. | | |
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Fitchburg Open Studios has been postponed until 2021. Follow FOS on Facebook to learn about the event for next year. | | |
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The 2020 Blacksmith and Renaissance Festival has been postponed until further notice due to COVID-19. |
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Fitchburg Historical Society - Virtual Resources! Join our Group! If you want to search in our online collection, you can go to this page: https://fitchburg.pastperfectonline.com/search And to participate in history discussion about Fitchburg, featuring lots of historic photos of the city, Facebook users can join our group. |
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Library staff have begun compiling this listing of free resources that have been made available in light of the COVID-19 health crisis. Some are library resources you can access anytime for free, some are always-free websites, and others have been made free for a limited time. |
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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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