Oct 14- Nov 7
Reception Sat Nov 1, 3 p.m.

This month 119 Gallery will exhibit 'zines from several corners of the country showcasing everything that this ultimate form of free media has to offer. 'Zines, short for magazine, are independently created publications the forgo the glossy celebrity banter to focus on alternative thoughts and ideas. Tools used to create 'zines haven't changed much over the last few decades- glue sticks, staples and photocopy machines are still the tools wielded by 'zine makers, and they like it that way.

119 Gallery has a tradition of demystifying nontraditional art. In addition to showcasing new art media, we educate viewers about the tools artists use to express themselves. By hosting this exhibit, 119 Gallery hopes to remove any reservations those curious about 'zines may have.

We'll have plenty of 'zines on hand to peruse and purchase- covering everything from art to radical feminism. You can pull up a chair at one of our vintage desks or couches to pour yourself over back issues of local favorite OUtlET or view original cover art from a host of zines from around the country.

'Zine art shuns new technologies in favor of more direct expression on paper. 'Zines are about communication and removing barriers to self-expressoin. There are no rules- the artists can do whatever they want. Self publication does not involve editors or guidelines that block provacative and risky voices. They forgo the digital for the tangible. 

'Zines are not underground. They are simply underrepresented. The exhibit will showcase artists from Lowell, Boston, New Hampshire and beyond. Included are the creators of the local OUtlET 'zine along with Gina Kamentsky, Mike Dailey, Heather Noeker, Dei Xrist, Gareth Hinds and more.

 

'Zine' Exhibition
Tue Oct 14-Sat Nov 8
Reception Nov 1, 3 p.m.
A showcase of several local and nationally renowned 'zine creators. Lounge in a parlor style setting to peruse and purchase independently produced publications.

Salvation Army Benefit Show
Fri Oct 17, 7 p.m. $8 or $6 with three non perishable food items. Featuring: xQuicksilverx, Astronomer, Forever The Fallen, Spies Like Us, Scare Don't Fear

2nd Annual Drag Nation Halloween Ball
 Sat Oct 18, 8 p.m. $7
Drag fashion show and cabaret featuring many special appearing in a lineup to blow your socks- or whatever you might be wearing- off. Light refreshments will be served.

Illusion Of Safety
Wed Oct 22, 8 p.m. $10 Donation
Dan Burke and others featuring electronic synthesis, computer composition and manipulation, musical reference.

Crank Sturgeon
Thurs Oct 23 8 p.m. $5 Donation
Finominal fishy performance artist, noise maker, part time robot vocaliste and uninhibited exhibitioniste.

Birdorgan
Fri Oct 24, 8 p.m. $10 Donation
A multimedia performance featuring Marc Bisson on tabletop guitar and objects, DeiX on vocals and objects, Mike Fun on analog synth and vocoder and Walter Wright on analog synth and video.

Hollywood Lies, Beneath The Sheets, Stay, Life On Hold
Sat Oct 25, 8 p.m. $7
Produced by Mat Barletta

BRNG Touch
Sun Oct 26, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
$75/$50 non-members/members
Jessica Rylan holds a workshop on building a touch sensitive version of the Flower Electronics battery powered noise generator. Participants will leave with a fully functional, expressive musical instrument