Cultural Resources & News SEPTEMBER 2020 |
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Don't forget to check our Cultural Events Calendar. We are getting new listings from our cultural partners and artists almost every day! |
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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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New Vue Presents... Art Stewards Training July 28 – September 15, 2020
Tuesdays, 6pm – 8pm Join us online!
Contact Francisco Ramos, Community Organizer for more information and to sign up. Direct: 978-288-0166
Office Main Line: 978-342-9561 | | |
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Guitar League Central Mass presents... Monthly Meeting Tuesday, September 15th at 7 PM Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month! Due to COVID, meetings are through Zoom. Come check us out; your first meeting is always free. | | |
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Outdoor Fitchburg
Farmers' Market Thursday, September 17th – 3 - 6 PM Thursday, September 24th – 3 - 6 PM Thursday, October 1st – 3 - 6 PM Thursday, October 8th – 3 - 6 PM Thursday, October 22nd – 3 - 6 PM Thursday, October 29th – 3 - 6 PM Fitchburg Public Library 610 Main Street Fitchburg, MA 01430 | | |
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Gallery Sitka presents... Harvest — an online art show Wednesday, September 16th 6 – 7 PM Join Gallery Sitka on Facebook live with artist Marika Hahn to discuss her work in the Harvest show. — Friday, September 19th 6 – 7 PM Join Gallery Sitka on Facebook live with artist Chris Reid to discuss her work in the Harvest show. — Friday, September 19th 6 – 7 PM Join Gallery Sitka on Facebook live with artist Angelique Luro to discuss her work in the Harvest show. | | |
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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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SBWC Presents... Writing Dialogue with Sally Cragin Saturday, September 19th 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM This program is free and open to the public. No registration required. This program will be online. | | |
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Indian Hill Music Presents... Virtual Free Class Day Saturday, September 19th 9 AM – 4 PM Sign up for Virtual Free Class Day on Saturday, September 19, and
take charge of your at-home music education experience. | | |
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Finnish Center at Saima Park Presents... Tori & Basket Raffle Sunday, September 20th 10 AM – 2:30 PM • Mini Tori: Baked goods, arts, crafts, bee products! Hot coffee and pulla! • Mini Flea Market:
to benefit the Scholarship Fund. • Basket raffle and a 50/50 Raffle! • Memberships: don't forget to renew! • BYO Lunch! Enjoy a picnic on our beautiful grounds - tables will be available. | | |
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Fitchburg Public Library presents... Simple Steps to Get Organized Zoom Workshop Thursday, September 24th 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM This fun and informative Zoom workshop will provide attendees new ways to think about their stuff as well as simple steps they can take to help conquer clutter! Registration required. | | |
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Fitchburg Art Museum Presents... The BIG Picture: Giant Photographs and Powerful Portfolios On display starting September 26th. P.S. FAM is having free admission until October 2nd. Check out their website
for details. | | |
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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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Check out the September GALA newsletter! |
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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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Seven Bridge Writers' Collaborative Presents... Writing Biography with James Dempsey Saturday, October 3rd 3 – 5 PM This is a free virtual workshop. | | |
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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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