cultural events

MAY 2019

May 2019 is filled with cultural events in the greater Fitchburg area! For a comprehensive list of member listings and last minute updates, visit our website or our Facebook page.

Fitchburg Farmers and Crafters Market

 

Last Day Indoors is May 2nd

 

3 - 6:30 PM at Fitchburg Art Museum

 
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Celebrate Star Wars Day at the Library! 

Saturday, May 4th

10 AM – 7 PM

Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420

 

Join us starting at 10:00 am for a Star Wars movie marathon of the original trilogy, screened in the auditorium. Answer trivia questions to play for a prize!
 

Kids under 12 can stop in to the Youth Library from 12 Noon - 2:00 pm for Star Wars crafts, games, snacks, and a scavenger hunt! Create a Jedi Name, or participate in Light Saber or Fighter Pilot training.
 

Teens 12-18 are welcome for a special after-hours celebration. Teens should arrive by 3:45 for food, games, a cosplay contest, and more!

This is a free program. Free parking is available in the lot at the corner of Boulder Drive and Newton Place.

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Belated Earth Day Art Exhibit

Saturday, May 4th • 3 PM – 5 PM

Gallery Sitka, 2 Shaker Road, Ste D101, Shirley, MA 01464

 

Featuring Represented Artists: Iphigenia Burg, Colette Shumate Smith,

David Smith, Beth Barry, Ruth LaGue, Susan Wadsworth
Featuring Guest Artist: Sharon Thompson

 
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Janet Cragin

Youth Arts Awards

 

Wednesday, May 8th

6 - 8 PM

 

Fitchburg Art Museum

185 Elm Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420

 
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Pacific Islands Family Day

 

Sunday, May 19th

1 - 4 PM

 

Fitchburg Art Museum

185 Elm Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420

 
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GOOD GRIEF

Saturday, May 25th

7:30 PM

Kent Recital Hall, 160 Pearl Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420

 

When recovering addict Maggie's younger brother loses his life on prom night, she can't help but think it should have been her. GOOD GRIEF explores a journey of loss, recovery, and hope in the age of social media. This performance is not recommended for children under age 14.

 

Finnish Pannukakku Breakfast

 

Saturday, May 25th

8 - 10 AM

 

Finnish Center of Saima Park

67 Scott Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420

 
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NEWS

FITCHBURG OPEN STUDIOS

Fitchburg Open Studios is a free, self-guided, art discovery tour, which takes place over the Fall weekend of October 19th and 20th, 2019. This tour, allows you to visit with as many artists and locations as you desire, with each stop offering its own unique and varied experience. Using the City of Fitchburg as the “core” of the tour, Open Studios branches off to include artists in several neighboring communities, all of which are within an easy drive of each other. Simply grab a map, plan your day, and enjoy a little “leaf peeping” along the way!

Registration is now open!

Registration closes June 15th.

 
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Fitchburg Arts Community Forum

Tuesday, May 7th at 6:30 PM

 

Fitchburg Art Museum, 185 Elm Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420

 

 
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Join us to hear from the architect, see the latest plans and provide input about NewVue Communities collaboration with Fitchburg Art Museum, ReImagine North of Main, and the City of Fitchburg.

 

When construction is finished:

• Approximately 62 rental apartments

• Mixed income housing

• Artist studio & community space

• Off street parking for the project & for Lowe Park

NPTG's 2019 Kid's Summer Workshop Program

Announcing the 2019 Summer Children's Workshop, culminating in 4 performances of "Shrek - The Musical, Jr!"


Karen and Kevin Baldwin will once again leading this summer with an expanded program, culminating in production and four performances of "Shrek The Musical Jr."
The program will be (3) sessions per week and the length of the total program is extended to allow for some family vacation time and still adequate rehearsal.  

Registration is limited. Ages between 10 and 17.

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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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