Cultural Events & Resources August 2021 |
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Visit our website (by clicking above) to see our real-time Events Calendar! |
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Take a look at our Arts & Culture Directory! |
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Produced by the Fitchburg Cultural Alliance and its partners, Sitka Creations and NewVue Communities, this directory will promote the diverse cultural organizations, individual artists of all media, and art-supporting businesses to an estimated audience of 20,000 or more in the North Central Massachusetts region. The finished directory has been published. A printed version will be free and distributed to libraries, museums, galleries, visitor centers, and coffee shops throughout the region. A digital version will be shared extensively on social media platforms and e-mail marketing. We hope this directory will be a vital link to you and your organization. | | |
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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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"A Place I Know" – original music by Jennifer L. Jones, Music Dreams Productions. |
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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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Here are some events happening during August – we hope you'll attend and enjoy them. Support our members & local organizations! |
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Hollis Hills Farm Presents... Weekends at the Farm! Friday, Saturday & Sundays throughout August Join us for a weekend of delicious BBQ food, refreshing drinks, live music, and beautiful views on the farm! |
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The City of Fitchburg Presents... Beatles For Sale at Coggshall Park! Sunday, August 8 2 PM - 4 PM Enjoy your favorite Beatles songs outdoors at Coggshall Park in Fitchburg! Free admission. |
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Concerts on the Common Presents... Fellowship of the King! Wednesday, August 11 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM New England's premier Elvis Presley tribute, featuring Dan Fontaine! Free admission, located on the Upper Common in Fitchburg. |
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Winchendon Rod and Gun Club Presents... Winchenstock 2021! Saturday, August 14 12 PM - 9 PM Winchenstock is back for 2021! Featuring The Fools, with the Big RanDom, Point the Finger, KILROY, Brian Dickens, and Mark Fisher. Get tickets online: www.showtix4u.com/event-details/50280 |
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Fitchburg Public Library Presents... Animal Adventures Monday, August 2nd 2 PM Best suited for ages 5-10. Registration required. | | |
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Fitchburg Art Museum Presents... August Adventures 2021 Thursday, August 5th 12 PM - 7 PM Free admission & fun activities for all ages! No reservations needed. | | |
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FCA and ReImagine North of Main Present... First Thursdays Thursday, August 5th 12 PM - 9 PM Come out and explore Main Street on the first Thursday of each month throughout the summer! See the event page for the full schedule. | | |
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Creative Connections Gallery Presents... Clara Dennison - Elemental: New Monoprints & Watercolors Saturday, August 7th 12 PM - 2 PM Join us in our newly renovated gallery space for the first opening of 2021! | | |
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Fitchburg Public Library Presents... Storytime at Hollis Hills Farm Wednesdays, August 11th & 25th 10:30 - 11 AM Join Miss Molly for a fun outdoor storytime at Hollis Hills Farm! This storytime is for all ages and includes songs, fingerplays, movement, & stories. No registration is necessary. | | |
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Fitchburg Cultural Council Presents... FCC Grantee Reception & Community Input Friday, August 13th 5 PM Join us at the Fitchburg Art Museum to honor this year's grant-funded programs and provide feedback on what kind of art, science, and humanities programs you'd like to see! | | |
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Hollis Hills Farm Presents... HHF Car Show Sunday, August 15th 10 AM - 4 PM (car registration begins 9 AM) Hollis Hills Farm 340 Marshall Rd, Fitchburg, MA 01420 | | |
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Fitchburg Cultural Council Presents... Monthly Meeting Tuesday, August 17th 4:30 PM | | |
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Guitar League Presents... Massachusetts Chapter Monthly Meeting Tuesday, August 17th 7 PM | | |
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GALA Presents... Art Critique Class Saturday, August 21st 10 AM - 12 PM Free for all GALA members. New artists can join their first class free. Bring up to 3 pieces of your artwork to share with the group. Email jandu516@gmail.com to join. | | |
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Indian Hill Presents... Summer Music Explorers August 9-13 Full-day and half-day options. Move, clap, play, and learn with musical songs and instrument activities under the guidance of our expert early childhood teachers. Ages 6-9. |
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Indian Hill Presents... Summer Jams August 2nd - 6th 9 AM - 4 PM Join Summer Jams, our youth summer rock band, in person! Ages 10-15. |
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Indian Hill Presents... Summer Night Music August 4, 11, 18, 25 7 - 9:30 PM It's your time to play! Engage with your peers in a fun and challenging ensemble program just for adults. |
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Indian Hill Presents... Fall Youth & Adult Large Ensembles Indian Hill's flagship Youth and Adult Large Ensembles are back for fall 2021! To join, you must submit a video audition (except for the Youth Choruses). Additional info at the link below. |
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Fitchburg Open Studios 2021 September 25 & 26, 2021 Come visit local artists and studios in this free, self-guided art discovery tour! See participating artists at the link below. | | |
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Don't miss out on these exhibits! |
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New England Poetry Club has always recognized the outstanding work of poets with its annual awards and contests. Our contests are open to all writers in English, with the exception of the Amy Lowell Prize which will be given to a poet with strong ties to New England. | | |
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Gallery Sitka Presents... Melissa Richard On display now at the Bull Run Restaurant. | | |
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Gallery Sitka Presents... Carolyn Todd On display until August 31, 2021 Hosted at The Greenfield Gallery. | | |
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Seven Bridge Writers' Collaborative Presents... Fall 2021 Creative Writing Groups Beginning mid-September 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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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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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. The Discover Ancient Egypt exhibition has now reopened. 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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