Cultural Events & Resources September 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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Get your digital copy of the 2021 Arts & Culture Directory of North Central MA at the link below! | | |
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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 performance by the Zahili Gonzalez Zamora Duo – live from Indian Hill Music! |
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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 September – 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! Join us in September for weekends of delicious BBQ, refreshing drinks, live music, and beautiful views on the farm! Open on Labor Day! |
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Growing Places & the City of Fitchburg Present... Fitchburg Farmers Market Every Thursday, August 5th - October 7th 3 - 6 PM Join us on Mill St. every Thursday to find great locally grown produce, art, music, and more. Rain or shine! Interested in becoming a vendor? Email Kim@growingplaces.org. |
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FCA & ReImagine North of Main Present... First Thursdays in Fitchburg Thursday, September 2nd 12 - 9 PM The final First Thursday of the summer! Check out the full schedule at the link below, and bring the whole family for an outdoor block party on Main St.! | | |
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Fitchburg Public Library Presents... Fitchburg Public Library Book Club Wednesday, September 8th 1 - 2 PM; 6:30 - 7:30 PM Meet in the Garden Room on the second Wednesday of the month. Please email fplref@cwmars.org or call 978-829-1780 with any questions! September 8: "The Given Day" by Dennis Lehane | | |
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Fitchburg Public Library Presents... Fascinating Rhythms Thursday, September 9th 6:30 PM Cornell Coley presents an interactive solo concert of Afro-Latin rhythms, songs, and movement. This program is for all ages! | | |
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Friends of Saima Park Presents... Finnish Language Classes September 13th - November 15th, 2021 Fall classes at the Finnish Center at Saima Park begin on September 13th for New Beginners & Advanced Beginners, and on October 18th for Intermediates. Email finnishcenter@yahoo.com to register. | | |
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Seven Bridge Writers' Collaborative Presents... Fiction Essentials, with Rich Marcello Wednesdays, September 15th - November 17th 6 - 9 PM This 10-week course is designed for active, beginning writers who want to hone their craft. Register online now! | | |
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Indian Hill Music Presents... Free Class Day September 18th, 2021 Aspiring musicians of all ages are welcome to try out a free class at Indian Hill Music! Advance signup is required – register online now! | | |
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Seven Bridge Writers' Collaborative Presents... Writing Historical Fiction, with Ursula Wong Saturday, September 18th 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM This workshop is for writers interested in historical fiction. Free admission, registration is required. | | |
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Hollis Hills Farms Presents... HHF Harvest Jam Saturday, September 18th 12 - 9:30 PM Celebrate harvest time with a full day of music and more! Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door, kids under 16 free! Get tickets online. | | |
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Finnish Center at Saima Park Presents... Annual Tori/Nordic Marketplace & Car Cruise Sunday, September 19th 10 AM - 2:30 PM Come to Saima Park for a family day of food, fun, and classic cars! Free admission & parking. | | |
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Finnish Center at Saima Park Presents... Music & Moonlight Tuesday, September 21st 7 PM Enjoy a walk under the full moon with live music by the Saima Park Community Orchestra. Feel free to bring a picnic dinner! | | |
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Guitar League Presents... Massachusetts Chapter Monthly Meeting Tuesday, September 21st 7 PM | | |
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Fitchburg Cultural Council Presents... Sensory Friendly Days Wednesday, September 22nd 10 AM - 12 PM We invite you, your family or group, and any caregivers to join us for a sensory-friendly experience at Wachusett Meadow. Preregistration is encouraged. | | |
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New Players Theatre Guild Presents... Steel Magnolias September 24th - 26th, October 1st - 3rd 7:30 PM Fri/Saturdays, 2 PM Sundays Come see NPTG's production of Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling, directed by Michael Knight! Get tickets online. | | |
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GALA Presents... Art Critique Class Saturday, September 25th 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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Fitchburg Cultural Alliance Presents... Fitchburg Open Studios 2021 September 25th & 26th, 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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Indian Hill Music Presents... Fall Youth & Adult Large Ensembles Indian Hill's flagship Youth and Adult Large Ensembles are back for fall 2021! To join most ensembles, you must submit a video audition. Additional info at the link below. |
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Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg & Leominster Presents... 2021-22 After School Program Mandatory orientations held August 30th - September 2nd, 4 - 5 PM. Program begins September 7th. Register kids aged 8 - 18 now for BGCFL's After School Program! They offer homework help, STEAM programs, and much more. All new and returning members must attend one orientation day before starting. Visit their front desk or call 978-534-8538 x110 to sign up. |
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Andres Institute of Art Presents... Remote Iron Melt Fundraiser – Fall 2021 Mold pickup dates: September 23rd, 25th, 30th, October 2nd Carved mold dropoff dates: September 25th, 30th, October 2nd, 7th 10 AM - 2 PM Andres Institute of Art is holding a Remote Iron Melt fundraiser! Pick up a mold, take it home and scratch your own design into it, then return it. AIA will take the molds to their foundry on October 9th, and return your finished cast iron artwork later for you to pick up on October 14th and 16th. Register online at their website below! |
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Don't miss out on these exhibits! |
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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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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... Elizabeth Hughes On display this month at the Bull Run Restaurant. | | |
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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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