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SUMMARY:Birds!
DESCRIPTION:Fivesparks and the Boxborough Birders present BIRDS!\, a curated art exhibition exploring and celebrating the wonder\, beauty\, and diversity of birds.\n \nFeaturing works that interpret the theme of BIRDS! that reflect not only birds themselves\, but also their habits\, homes\, interactions\, impacts\, and traces. Come enjoy wonderful bird-themed artwork by local\, regional and artists across the USA in a variety of mediums.\n \nParticipate in bird-themed programs\, all during prime bird-watching\, migratory season. You can see all the Birds! exhibit-related events HERE. \n \nOn view April 18 – May 30\, 2026.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/birds/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:BIRDS,exhibit
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SUMMARY:Music is Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Age-old practices of meditation\, such as Zen\, remain an effective means of promoting stress-reduction and attaining self-awareness. \nThis series\, entitled “Music is Meditation\,” will explore the possibilities of using “musical mantras” in the place of verbal ones in the practice of collective meditation. \nEach session will entail two 20-minute meditation periods\, each employing recurrent musical motives or tranquil meandering themes\, played on keyboard\, as a focus for inward centering. \nThe first meeting will begin with a brief introduction to the practice of collective meditation. \nParticipants should wear comfortable clothing\, and bring a small mat if intending to sit on the floor. Chairs will be provided. \nMusic is Meditation will meet weekly at 9:00am- 10:00am on Friday mornings for 4 sessions May 8 through June 5 (no session May 15)\nFee for the 4 class series is $50.\nClick HERE to Register for Music is Meditation
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/music-is-meditation-2/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Gallery\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:movement,music,workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Moll":MAILTO:moll_kn@outlook.com
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SUMMARY:The Drawing Room - May
DESCRIPTION:The Drawing Room – May:\nAn open drawing studio with artist guidance\nThe Drawing Room offers a welcoming space for focused drawing\, creative exploration\, and artistic community\, led by artist and teacher Mara Levin. These open studio sessions invite artists to work at their own pace\, with guidance available whenever it’s helpful. Drawing on decades of experience\, Mara offers demonstrations\, support\, and practical insights that help artists find their creative rhythm. Sessions conclude with an optional informal sharing time for feedback or conversation about their work. All levels are welcome. \nYou may bring work in progress or start something new. Please bring your own references (photographic or real-life objects)\, drawing tools\, and supplies. Feel free to bring a beverage in a no-spill travel mug. \nWhat Would You Like to Work On?\nHere are some ideas:\n* Subjects from nature\, real or imaginary\n* Comics\n* Portraits\n* Abstract art\n* Anything that sparks your creativity \nDrawing Mediums\nAll drawing mediums are welcome. (Please bring solvent-free materials suitable for a shared indoor studio space.) Examples include graphite pencil or stick (dry or water-soluble)\, colored pencil (dry or water-soluble)\, charcoal\, Conté crayon\, pastel pencil\, watercolor\, gouache\, and pen or brush with ink. \nSupplies\nYou may bring supplies you already have or purchase new ones. Please bring appropriate paper for your chosen medium(s). \nFor your convenience\, I have created a web page with recommended drawing supplies—including both basic materials and optional extras—with clearly marked affiliate links for graphite\, colored pencil\, charcoal\, Conté crayon\, gray marker\, and watercolor:\nhttps://www.maralevinfineart.com/page/38107/art-class-supplies \nMeets weekly on Fridays 10:00am – 12:30pm: 5/01/2026\, 5/08/2026\, 5/22/2026\, 5/29/2026. \n$100 for 4 session series. \nQuestions: info@maralevin.com \nClick HERE to register for The Drawing Room 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/the-drawing-room-may/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Cove
CATEGORIES:art,workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mara Levin":MAILTO:info@maralevin.com
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SUMMARY:Birds! Exhibit Event - Birds\, Bats & Bugs: The Underlying Unity of Flight Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Birds\, Bats & Bugs: The Underlying Unity of Flight\, Richard Fichera.  \nRichard’s background spans 50 years in the computer industry with strong interests in a number of related technical fields and an undergraduate engineering\, math and science background at UC Berkeley. His interest in birds began about 7 years ago when he retired and immediately took the Cornell Bird Biology course. \nRichard’s curiosity about avian flight was piqued when he attended a lecture at Joppa Flats in Newburyport where a statement was made that bats use a different mechanism than birds to fly and somehow “swim” through the air. Richard dug into this topic using his technical background to explore animal flight mechanics\, and developed this presentation both as a way to educate himself and share his learning with others.  \nJoin us at Fivesparks during the Birds! Exhibit to learn about flight from Richard\, member of the Boxborough Birders.  \nThis lecture is FREE for all to attend.  Friday\, May 8\, 7pm.  \nThe Birds! curated art exhibit as well as the corresponding bird-related events and programs were planned in partnership with the Boxborough Birders Group. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/birds-exhibit-event-birds-bats-bugs-the-underlying-unity-of-flight-lecture/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:BIRDS,speaking
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