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SUMMARY:Birds! Art Exhibit Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Fivesparks in appreciating  the magnificence of birds and the artists who celebrate them in their art. \nOpening reception open to all\, refreshments offered from 4:00-6:00pm.  \nSaturday\, April 18\, 2026.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/birds-art-exhibit-reception/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:BIRDS,exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419
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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.\n \nOpening Reception (free to all) on Saturday\, April 18\, 2026\, 4-6pm. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/exhibit-birds/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:BIRDS,exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T160000
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SUMMARY:Last Day to View: Orchard Women of Harvard
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 2026\, 12-4pm  \n– This is the last day to view the photographs\, artwork and history featured in the exhibit Orchard Women of Harvard.  \n \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Harvard Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/last-day-to-view-orchard-women-of-harvard/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T205531
CREATED:20260205T234701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T123216Z
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SUMMARY:10th Annual Bloom N Art - School Viewing Hours
DESCRIPTION:Special open hours for students\, teachers and administrators to view the Bloom N Art exhibit.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/10th-annual-bloom-n-art-school-viewing-hours/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T205531
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SUMMARY:10th Annual Bloom N Art Show
DESCRIPTION:In the tradition of prestigious museums\, the Garden Club of Harvard created a wonderful event celebrating the relationship between artwork and floral arrangements.  \nIn partnership with the Bromfield School Art Department and Fivesparks\, the Garden Club of Harvard is proud to present its 10th annual Bloom N Art show. This year we are celebrating the 10th year of an amazing collaboration and recognizing how it’s founder and all 10 years of amazing student and floral art.  Come and celebrate with us!  \nFree and open to the public\, this event highlights artwork created by middle and high school students from The Bromfield School.  This year\, we are excited to also include students from the Hildreth Elementary School. Artwork is paired with Garden Club members\, who interpret the artwork in amazing\, beautiful\, creative and unique floral arrangements. \nThis is a true multi-generational\, community-wide event!   \nBloom N Art is on view at Fivesparks Saturday\, March 28th from 10am-4pm and Sunday March 29th from 12-4pm.   \nThere is a private reception for student artists and their families\, school teachers and administration and the Garden Club of Harvard floral arrangers on Friday March 27th. The show is open for additional viewing by The Bromfield School classes\, students\, teachers and administrators on Monday\, March 30th. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/10th-annual-bloom-n-art-show/2026-03-29/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T205531
CREATED:20260205T233800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T123143Z
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SUMMARY:10th Annual Bloom N Art Show
DESCRIPTION:In the tradition of prestigious museums\, the Garden Club of Harvard created a wonderful event celebrating the relationship between artwork and floral arrangements.  \nIn partnership with the Bromfield School Art Department and Fivesparks\, the Garden Club of Harvard is proud to present its 10th annual Bloom N Art show. This year we are celebrating the 10th year of an amazing collaboration and recognizing how it’s founder and all 10 years of amazing student and floral art.  Come and celebrate with us!  \nFree and open to the public\, this event highlights artwork created by middle and high school students from The Bromfield School.  This year\, we are excited to also include students from the Hildreth Elementary School. Artwork is paired with Garden Club members\, who interpret the artwork in amazing\, beautiful\, creative and unique floral arrangements. \nThis is a true multi-generational\, community-wide event!   \nBloom N Art is on view at Fivesparks Saturday\, March 28th from 10am-4pm and Sunday March 29th from 12-4pm.   \nThere is a private reception for student artists and their families\, school teachers and administration and the Garden Club of Harvard floral arrangers on Friday March 27th. The show is open for additional viewing by The Bromfield School classes\, students\, teachers and administrators on Monday\, March 30th. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/10th-annual-bloom-n-art-show/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T190000
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CREATED:20260205T234206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T122454Z
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SUMMARY:10th Annual Bloom N Art - Private Reception
DESCRIPTION:Student artists\, their families\, Bromfield and Hildreth school teachers and administration\, Garden Club of Harvard floral arrangers and Board members and Fivesparks Board members are invited for a private reception to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Bloom N Art. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/10th-annual-bloom-n-art-private-reception/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T205531
CREATED:20260221T195736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T144254Z
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SUMMARY:Save Our Schools: March for our Lives Charity Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:With the recent active shooter scare at UMass Lowell on 9/3/25\, the Evergreen High School shooting in Colorado on 9/10/25\, as well as number of other recent shooting incidents\, the local artist community is doing their part to make our community safer. While the UMass Lowell shooter on September 3\, 2026  turned out to be a hoax\, the fear that was created was very real. \nMarch for our Lives is a student-led organization founded by survivors of the Parkland\, Florida high school shootings in 2018. They lead demonstrations in support of gun control legislation and their mission is to end gun violence in our lifetime. They have championed gun violence prevention legislation at all levels of the government to save lives and create a better\, safer future. \nFollowing the horrific shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde\, March for our Lives led a protest in DC. Just a day after MFOL marched\, Senator Chris Murphy announced a bipartisan gun reform package with the support of 10 Republicans\, and just weeks later\, they successfully passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act\, the first federal gun safety law in nearly 30 years. \nA charity artwork silent auction and fundraising event run by local-artist\, Lisa Nelson will help raise money for March for our Lives. \nFor two weeks prior (3/7-3/21)\, display tables will be setup in the Fivesparks LOFT featuring artwork donated by a number of local professional artists along with silent auction sign-up sheets. Visitors can bid on these items throughout the 2-week period. Click here for a link to the Silent Auction event. \nAt the end of the two weeks\, a fundraising event will be held at Fivesparks on 3/21/26.  Entrance is free\, refreshments will be served and winning bids for the art silent auction will be announced around 7pm.  \nAll money raised will be donated to March for our Lives.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/save-our-schools-march-for-our-lives-charity-fundraiser-silent-auction/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Gallery\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:exhibit,live
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T205531
CREATED:20260221T200953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T144202Z
UID:10002993-1774094400-1774108800@www.fivesparks.org
SUMMARY:Save Our Schools: March for our Lives Silent Auction
DESCRIPTION:With the recent active shooter scare at UMass Lowell on 9/3/25\, the Evergreen High School shooting in Colorado on 9/10/25\, as well as number of other recent shooting incidents\, the local artist community is doing their part to make our community safer. While the UMass Lowell shooter on September 3\, 2026 turned out to be a hoax\, the fear that was created was very real. \nMarch for our Lives is a student-led organization founded by survivors of the Parkland\, Florida high school shootings in 2018. They lead demonstrations in support of gun control legislation and their mission is to end gun violence in our lifetime. They have championed gun violence prevention legislation at all levels of the government to save lives and create a better\, safer future. \nFollowing the horrific shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde\, March for our Lives led a protest in DC. Just a day after MFOL marched\, Senator Chris Murphy announced a bipartisan gun reform package with the support of 10 Republicans\, and just weeks later\, they successfully passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act\, the first federal gun safety law in nearly 30 years. \nA charity artwork silent auction and fundraising event run by local-artist\, Lisa Nelson will help raise money for March for our Lives. \nFor two weeks prior (3/7-3/21)\, display tables will be setup in the Fivesparks LOFT featuring artwork donated by a number of local professional artists along with silent auction sign-up sheets. Visitors can bid on these items throughout the 2-week period.  \nAt the end of the two weeks\, a fundraising event will be held at Fivesparks on 3/21/26.  Entrance is free\, refreshments will be served and winning bids for the art silent auction will be announced around 7pm.  \nAll money raised will be donated to March for our Lives.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/save-our-schools-march-for-our-lives-silent-auction/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Loft\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T205531
CREATED:20260124T232919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T173101Z
UID:10002947-1773914400-1773936000@www.fivesparks.org
SUMMARY:Village Nursery School Children's Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Fivesparks is proud to collaborate with Harvard’s Village Nursery School to help them present their annual Children’s Art Show.  \nIf you visit Fivesparks during the week of March 17-19\, 2026\, you’ll delight in the creations of some of the littlest artists\, in addition to our formal art exhibition on display.  \nThe Village Nursery School is a non-profit\, private school for toddler and preschool aged children from Harvard and surrounding communities. Learn more about the school at villagenurseryschool.org. \nFivesparks visitors can view the show Tuesday-Thursday during our regular open hours\, 10am-4pm. Special viewing times arranged only for Village Nursery School families occur Monday-Thursday evenings.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/village-nursery-school-childrens-art-show-3/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Gallery\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T205531
CREATED:20260124T232919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T173101Z
UID:10002946-1773828000-1773849600@www.fivesparks.org
SUMMARY:Village Nursery School Children's Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Fivesparks is proud to collaborate with Harvard’s Village Nursery School to help them present their annual Children’s Art Show.  \nIf you visit Fivesparks during the week of March 17-19\, 2026\, you’ll delight in the creations of some of the littlest artists\, in addition to our formal art exhibition on display.  \nThe Village Nursery School is a non-profit\, private school for toddler and preschool aged children from Harvard and surrounding communities. Learn more about the school at villagenurseryschool.org. \nFivesparks visitors can view the show Tuesday-Thursday during our regular open hours\, 10am-4pm. Special viewing times arranged only for Village Nursery School families occur Monday-Thursday evenings.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/village-nursery-school-childrens-art-show-3/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Gallery\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T205531
CREATED:20260124T232919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T173101Z
UID:10002945-1773741600-1773763200@www.fivesparks.org
SUMMARY:Village Nursery School Children's Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Fivesparks is proud to collaborate with Harvard’s Village Nursery School to help them present their annual Children’s Art Show.  \nIf you visit Fivesparks during the week of March 17-19\, 2026\, you’ll delight in the creations of some of the littlest artists\, in addition to our formal art exhibition on display.  \nThe Village Nursery School is a non-profit\, private school for toddler and preschool aged children from Harvard and surrounding communities. Learn more about the school at villagenurseryschool.org. \nFivesparks visitors can view the show Tuesday-Thursday during our regular open hours\, 10am-4pm. Special viewing times arranged only for Village Nursery School families occur Monday-Thursday evenings.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/village-nursery-school-childrens-art-show-3/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Gallery\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T205531
CREATED:20260221T200953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T144202Z
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SUMMARY:Save Our Schools: March for our Lives Silent Auction
DESCRIPTION:With the recent active shooter scare at UMass Lowell on 9/3/25\, the Evergreen High School shooting in Colorado on 9/10/25\, as well as number of other recent shooting incidents\, the local artist community is doing their part to make our community safer. While the UMass Lowell shooter on September 3\, 2026 turned out to be a hoax\, the fear that was created was very real. \nMarch for our Lives is a student-led organization founded by survivors of the Parkland\, Florida high school shootings in 2018. They lead demonstrations in support of gun control legislation and their mission is to end gun violence in our lifetime. They have championed gun violence prevention legislation at all levels of the government to save lives and create a better\, safer future. \nFollowing the horrific shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde\, March for our Lives led a protest in DC. Just a day after MFOL marched\, Senator Chris Murphy announced a bipartisan gun reform package with the support of 10 Republicans\, and just weeks later\, they successfully passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act\, the first federal gun safety law in nearly 30 years. \nA charity artwork silent auction and fundraising event run by local-artist\, Lisa Nelson will help raise money for March for our Lives. \nFor two weeks prior (3/7-3/21)\, display tables will be setup in the Fivesparks LOFT featuring artwork donated by a number of local professional artists along with silent auction sign-up sheets. Visitors can bid on these items throughout the 2-week period.  \nAt the end of the two weeks\, a fundraising event will be held at Fivesparks on 3/21/26.  Entrance is free\, refreshments will be served and winning bids for the art silent auction will be announced around 7pm.  \nAll money raised will be donated to March for our Lives.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/save-our-schools-march-for-our-lives-silent-auction/2026-03-14/2/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Loft\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T205531
CREATED:20260221T200953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T144202Z
UID:10003010-1773482400-1773504000@www.fivesparks.org
SUMMARY:Save Our Schools: March for our Lives Silent Auction
DESCRIPTION:With the recent active shooter scare at UMass Lowell on 9/3/25\, the Evergreen High School shooting in Colorado on 9/10/25\, as well as number of other recent shooting incidents\, the local artist community is doing their part to make our community safer. While the UMass Lowell shooter on September 3\, 2026 turned out to be a hoax\, the fear that was created was very real. \nMarch for our Lives is a student-led organization founded by survivors of the Parkland\, Florida high school shootings in 2018. They lead demonstrations in support of gun control legislation and their mission is to end gun violence in our lifetime. They have championed gun violence prevention legislation at all levels of the government to save lives and create a better\, safer future. \nFollowing the horrific shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde\, March for our Lives led a protest in DC. Just a day after MFOL marched\, Senator Chris Murphy announced a bipartisan gun reform package with the support of 10 Republicans\, and just weeks later\, they successfully passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act\, the first federal gun safety law in nearly 30 years. \nA charity artwork silent auction and fundraising event run by local-artist\, Lisa Nelson will help raise money for March for our Lives. \nFor two weeks prior (3/7-3/21)\, display tables will be setup in the Fivesparks LOFT featuring artwork donated by a number of local professional artists along with silent auction sign-up sheets. Visitors can bid on these items throughout the 2-week period.  \nAt the end of the two weeks\, a fundraising event will be held at Fivesparks on 3/21/26.  Entrance is free\, refreshments will be served and winning bids for the art silent auction will be announced around 7pm.  \nAll money raised will be donated to March for our Lives.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/save-our-schools-march-for-our-lives-silent-auction/2026-03-14/1/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Loft\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:exhibit
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T205531
CREATED:20260221T200953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T144202Z
UID:10002986-1773136800-1773158400@www.fivesparks.org
SUMMARY:Save Our Schools: March for our Lives Silent Auction
DESCRIPTION:With the recent active shooter scare at UMass Lowell on 9/3/25\, the Evergreen High School shooting in Colorado on 9/10/25\, as well as number of other recent shooting incidents\, the local artist community is doing their part to make our community safer. While the UMass Lowell shooter on September 3\, 2026 turned out to be a hoax\, the fear that was created was very real. \nMarch for our Lives is a student-led organization founded by survivors of the Parkland\, Florida high school shootings in 2018. They lead demonstrations in support of gun control legislation and their mission is to end gun violence in our lifetime. They have championed gun violence prevention legislation at all levels of the government to save lives and create a better\, safer future. \nFollowing the horrific shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde\, March for our Lives led a protest in DC. Just a day after MFOL marched\, Senator Chris Murphy announced a bipartisan gun reform package with the support of 10 Republicans\, and just weeks later\, they successfully passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act\, the first federal gun safety law in nearly 30 years. \nA charity artwork silent auction and fundraising event run by local-artist\, Lisa Nelson will help raise money for March for our Lives. \nFor two weeks prior (3/7-3/21)\, display tables will be setup in the Fivesparks LOFT featuring artwork donated by a number of local professional artists along with silent auction sign-up sheets. Visitors can bid on these items throughout the 2-week period.  \nAt the end of the two weeks\, a fundraising event will be held at Fivesparks on 3/21/26.  Entrance is free\, refreshments will be served and winning bids for the art silent auction will be announced around 7pm.  \nAll money raised will be donated to March for our Lives.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/save-our-schools-march-for-our-lives-silent-auction/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Loft\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T205531
CREATED:20260125T172720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T174209Z
UID:10002949-1772982000-1772989200@www.fivesparks.org
SUMMARY:Art Exhibit Opening Reception: Orchard Women of Harvard
DESCRIPTION:Visit Fivesparks on Sunday\, March 8 to meet the artists and orchardists featured in Orchard Women of Harvard.  \nLight refreshments served.  Free and open to all!  \nSunday\, March 8\, 3:00-5:00pm \n \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Harvard Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/art-exhibit-opening-reception-orchard-women-of-harvard/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T205531
CREATED:20260221T200953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T144202Z
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SUMMARY:Save Our Schools: March for our Lives Silent Auction
DESCRIPTION:With the recent active shooter scare at UMass Lowell on 9/3/25\, the Evergreen High School shooting in Colorado on 9/10/25\, as well as number of other recent shooting incidents\, the local artist community is doing their part to make our community safer. While the UMass Lowell shooter on September 3\, 2026 turned out to be a hoax\, the fear that was created was very real. \nMarch for our Lives is a student-led organization founded by survivors of the Parkland\, Florida high school shootings in 2018. They lead demonstrations in support of gun control legislation and their mission is to end gun violence in our lifetime. They have championed gun violence prevention legislation at all levels of the government to save lives and create a better\, safer future. \nFollowing the horrific shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde\, March for our Lives led a protest in DC. Just a day after MFOL marched\, Senator Chris Murphy announced a bipartisan gun reform package with the support of 10 Republicans\, and just weeks later\, they successfully passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act\, the first federal gun safety law in nearly 30 years. \nA charity artwork silent auction and fundraising event run by local-artist\, Lisa Nelson will help raise money for March for our Lives. \nFor two weeks prior (3/7-3/21)\, display tables will be setup in the Fivesparks LOFT featuring artwork donated by a number of local professional artists along with silent auction sign-up sheets. Visitors can bid on these items throughout the 2-week period.  \nAt the end of the two weeks\, a fundraising event will be held at Fivesparks on 3/21/26.  Entrance is free\, refreshments will be served and winning bids for the art silent auction will be announced around 7pm.  \nAll money raised will be donated to March for our Lives.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/save-our-schools-march-for-our-lives-silent-auction/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Loft\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412
DTSTAMP:20260430T205531
CREATED:20260125T165730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T183542Z
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SUMMARY:Orchard Women of Harvard
DESCRIPTION:In late summer and early fall\, city-dwellers and locals are drawn to the beautiful orchards of Harvard\, Massachusetts to pick fruit straight from the trees.  For the past few years\, photographer Ellen Harasimowicz has visited four of these orchards in all seasons\, searching for the extraordinary within the ordinary. \n In this International Year of the Woman Farmer *\, she presents an exhibition of four women who own and manage these local orchards. Two grew up in the business\, one married into it\, and one revived an abandoned orchard and made it organic. The women\, whose ages span decades\, are strong and productive like their fruit trees. Both the women and their trees embody beauty\, resilience\, and hope\, while providing rootedness and nourishment for their community. The orchardists face similar climate and economic challenges\, but each finds her own way to meet them. \nThis exhibition is a collaboration with the orchardists  – Pam Lawson (Doe Orchards) and Linda Hoffman (Old Frog Pond Farm)\, who are showing their artwork alongside Ellen’s photography\, and Stephanie Green O’Keefe (Westward Orchards) and Katie Carlson (Carlson Orchards)\, who are contributing family stories and photos. \nOn view February 28\, 2026 – April 11\, 2026. \nMeet the artists and orchardists at the Opening Reception\, free and open to all\, Sunday\, March 8\, 2026 3:00-5:00pm. \n*The United Nations declared 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer. \n  \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Harvard Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/orchard-women-of-harvard/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T205531
CREATED:20260107T172457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T120650Z
UID:10002872-1768658400-1768665600@www.fivesparks.org
SUMMARY:Opening Reception for Artists in Residence 2026
DESCRIPTION:Come meet the artists participating in our 4th Annual Artists in Residence (AIR) program! \nOn Saturday\, January 17th\, 2-4pm\, please come and join us as we introduce this year’s artists.  It’s a chance to meet them in person\, chat about what they hope to do during their 6 weeks in the temporary studios scattered throughout our beautiful\, historic building. \nParticipating Artists  \nJohn Haiduk (Lowell\, MA) – Acrylic \nAnn Marie Hershberger (Bolton\, MA) – Multimedia\nGina Kalenderian (Lancaster\, MA) – Oil & Watercolor\nOreon Mode (Sudbury\, MA) – Multimedia\nSuzan Osborn (Harvard\, MA) – Oil\nAnne Swinton (Northborough\, MA) – Clay\nCorinne Walker (Lancaster\, MA) – Pastels\nJudy Warner (Harvard\, MA) – Oil\n \n\nFree and open to all.  Light refreshments available. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/opening-reception-for-artists-in-residence-2026/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:AIR,exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260222
DTSTAMP:20260430T205531
CREATED:20251221T211931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T185026Z
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SUMMARY:Artists in Residence (AIR) Program 2026
DESCRIPTION:For what has now become an annual tradition\, Fivesparks is thrilled to invite artists into our historic building for 6 weeks of communal creativity for our Artists in Residence (AIR) Program. We also welcome the public to observe\, visit and interact with artists while they work. \nAIR26 runs from Saturday\, January 17 – Saturday\, February 21\, 2026. The multi-week event will kick off with a reception\, open to all on January 17\, 2-4pm.  \nIn addition to interaction and observation\, all artists will have art to sell\, arranged as the Artists in Residence Exhibition. \nStop in often to see what’s happening: Tuesdays-Fridays 10am-4pm and Saturdays 12-4pm
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/artists-in-residence-air-program-2026/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:AIR,art,exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="AnaMaria Nanra":MAILTO:fivesparkseventsandvolunteers@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T205531
CREATED:20251217T200000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T012047Z
UID:10002857-1767448800-1767456000@www.fivesparks.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Tour with Judith Schutzman
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Judith Schutzman at Fivesparks on Saturday\, January 3rd at 2pm for an intimate conversation about her artwork in her solo show Becoming.  \nThis is an opportunity to ask Judith about her artwork and creative processes or about specific pieces in the show. And simply be inspired by her immense love of artmaking.  \nThis is a free event\, open to all on the last day of the exhibit. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/gallery-talk-with-judith-schutzman/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Gallery\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:exhibit,speaking
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ORGANIZER;CN="AnaMaria Nanra":MAILTO:fivesparkseventsandvolunteers@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T205531
CREATED:20251104T231417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T163642Z
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SUMMARY:Gingerbread Showcase! Competition & Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Gingerbread Showcase! Competition & Exhibit\nWhat better place to delight in the tradition of gingerbread houses (and gingerbread boats\, trains and other creations) than at Fivesparks\, in Harvard’s picture-postcard town center?\nCome join us in celebrating this age-old winter tradition and witness the edible marvels created by your neighbors\, friends and fellow community members. Or\, take the opportunity to show off one of your OWN creations!  \nThe amazing displays will be on view at Fivesparks for all to enjoy on Saturday\, December 13th from 10am-4pm and Sunday December 14th from 12-4pm.   \nThe following categories will be judged for some amazing prizes:  \n\nAdult Individual\nTeen Individual (aged 13-17)\nGroup (any group of people\, all ages\, collaborating on one display)\n\nAdditionally\, there is a non-competitive\, display-only category.  \nA reception and awards ceremony will happen on Saturday\, December 13th\, 2-4PM. \nThe Gingerbread Showcase is a free event for the community and all Fivesparks visitors to enjoy!  \n*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-\nWhile the Gingerbread Showcase exhibit is free to the public\, we invite visitors to support our neighbors facing food insecurity by bringing in a non-perishable food item — such as a baking mix — for our Loaves and Fishes donation basket\, or by making a cash donation using the QR code at the donation table. \nThe donation table will be at Fivesparks through December 15th.   \nSee a list of Loaves and Fishes’ most-needed items. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/gingerbread-showcase-competition-exhibit/2025-12-14/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T205531
CREATED:20251104T231417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T163642Z
UID:10002849-1765620000-1765641600@www.fivesparks.org
SUMMARY:Gingerbread Showcase! Competition & Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Gingerbread Showcase! Competition & Exhibit\nWhat better place to delight in the tradition of gingerbread houses (and gingerbread boats\, trains and other creations) than at Fivesparks\, in Harvard’s picture-postcard town center?\nCome join us in celebrating this age-old winter tradition and witness the edible marvels created by your neighbors\, friends and fellow community members. Or\, take the opportunity to show off one of your OWN creations!  \nThe amazing displays will be on view at Fivesparks for all to enjoy on Saturday\, December 13th from 10am-4pm and Sunday December 14th from 12-4pm.   \nThe following categories will be judged for some amazing prizes:  \n\nAdult Individual\nTeen Individual (aged 13-17)\nGroup (any group of people\, all ages\, collaborating on one display)\n\nAdditionally\, there is a non-competitive\, display-only category.  \nA reception and awards ceremony will happen on Saturday\, December 13th\, 2-4PM. \nThe Gingerbread Showcase is a free event for the community and all Fivesparks visitors to enjoy!  \n*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-\nWhile the Gingerbread Showcase exhibit is free to the public\, we invite visitors to support our neighbors facing food insecurity by bringing in a non-perishable food item — such as a baking mix — for our Loaves and Fishes donation basket\, or by making a cash donation using the QR code at the donation table. \nThe donation table will be at Fivesparks through December 15th.   \nSee a list of Loaves and Fishes’ most-needed items. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/gingerbread-showcase-competition-exhibit/2025-12-13/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T205531
CREATED:20251014T171033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T171158Z
UID:10002817-1765117800-1765126800@www.fivesparks.org
SUMMARY:Becoming - Artist Talk & Exhibit Reception
DESCRIPTION:All are welcomed to meet Judith Schutzman\, first prize winner of Destination: Nature (2024)\, and join her in celebrating the opening of Becoming\, her solo exhibition at Fivesparks.  \nSunday\, December 7\, 2025\, 3:00-5:00pm.  Enjoy music and light refreshments.  \nJudith will hold a brief artist talk and time for questions in the Gallery\, directly before the reception at 2:30pm.  \n 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/becoming-artist-talk-reception/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="AnaMaria Nanra":MAILTO:fivesparkseventsandvolunteers@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260104
DTSTAMP:20260430T205531
CREATED:20251014T164008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T155534Z
UID:10002816-1763769600-1767484799@www.fivesparks.org
SUMMARY:Becoming
DESCRIPTION:ON THE SHOW BECOMING \nBecoming is part retrospective\, part new work.  While not Judith Schutzman’s first solo show – others were at Indian Hill Music (now Groton Hill Music Center)\, Emerson Hospital\, and two on Long Island – this is the first place award from the Destination Nature show 2024\, sponsored jointly by Harvard’s Conservation Trust and Fivesparks.    \nThe winning triptych is included in the show along with other block prints\, monotypes\, monoprints\, and collaged prints.  There are also drawings\, oil paintings\, watercolors\, Asian brush paintings\, collages\, pastels\, and sculpture\, reflecting Judith’s expansive interests and media.   \nJudith waited until her retirement from teaching English to begin art study. Then she opted to explore\, seeking great teachers\, people she respected for their work and integrity as human beings.  Many became friends as well as mentors. \nBecoming  is on view at Fivesparks from Saturday\, November 22\, 2025 through Saturday\, January 3\, 2026. \nAn Artist Reception will be held on Sunday\, December 7\, 3-5pm.  Judith will present a brief artist talk and time for questions directly before the reception at 2:30pm. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/becoming/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="AnaMaria Nanra":MAILTO:fivesparkseventsandvolunteers@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T205531
CREATED:20251004T223446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T223446Z
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit Closing Event & Book Reading
DESCRIPTION:Linda Hoffman will read from her book Overheard in the Orchard\, created collaboratively with photographer Ellen Harasimowicz.  The reading will be in conversation with guitarist Greg Carlson.  \nEllen and Linda will discuss their experiences and processes in creating the book.  All three artists from the exhibit will take questions.  \nSaturday November 15\, 2025. 4pm. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/art-exhibit-closing-event-book-reading/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:exhibit,speaking
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ORGANIZER;CN="AnaMaria Nanra":MAILTO:fivesparkseventsandvolunteers@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T205531
CREATED:20251004T223005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T223005Z
UID:10002813-1760281200-1760288400@www.fivesparks.org
SUMMARY:Art Exhibit Reception: Overheard in the Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Please join your friends\, neighbors and fellow art lovers at Fivesparks to celebrate Overheard in the Orchard\, the book and art by Linda Hoffman and Ellen Harasimowicz with guest Ariel Matisse.  \nOpen to all.  Refreshments provided.   \nSunday October 12\, 3-5pm. \nAn informal artist talk will occur at 4pm. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/art-exhibit-reception-overheard-in-the-orchard/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:exhibit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fivesparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Image-2.png
ORGANIZER;CN="AnaMaria Nanra":MAILTO:fivesparkseventsandvolunteers@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251116
DTSTAMP:20260430T205531
CREATED:20250917T000534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T162944Z
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SUMMARY:Overheard in the Orchard - Ellen Harasimowicz\, Linda Hoffman and Ariel Matisse
DESCRIPTION:“I am an apple tree. I come from a long line of apple trees reaching back eons.” \nAnd so begins Linda Hoffman and Ellen Harasimowicz’s collaborative artist book\, Overheard in the Orchard\, a series of conversations between one Golden Delicious tree and their orchardist written by Hoffman with orchard photographs by Harasimowicz. The exhibit at Fivesparks invites visitors into the orchard at Old Frog Pond Farm in Harvard—not only as the home of apple trees\, but also as a place of birds\, insects\, history\, longing\, and mystery. Joining Hoffman and Harasimowicz is Hoffman’s daughter\, Ariel Matisse\, who grew up working in the orchard where this very tree still bears a bountiful crop every year. The exhibit brings together Harasimowicz’s silver-toned and color photographs\, Hoffman’s sculptures and watercolors\, and Matisse’s prints and wire sculptures – a multimedia visual feast\, alive with textures\, shadows\, shapes\, and forms. \nOn view October 4\, 2025 – November 15\, 2025. \nReception\, open to all\, Sunday\, October 12\, 2025\, 3:00-5:00pm. \nExhibit closing event on Saturday\, November 15\, 2025\, 4:00pm. Book reading by Hoffman and thoughts shared from both Hoffman and Harasimowicz about the collaborative process that resulted in the book Overheard in the Orchard. \nBooks can be purchased at Fivesparks during the exhibit. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/overheard-in-the-orchard-ellen-harasimowicz-linda-hoffman-and-ariele-matisse/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="AnaMaria Nanra":MAILTO:fivesparkseventsandvolunteers@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T205531
CREATED:20250811T115123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T192409Z
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SUMMARY:Free Demo with Master Pastelist Robin Frisella
DESCRIPTION:Copper Bowl by Robin Frisella \nRobin Frisella’s pastel paintings are known for their rich textures\, natural light effects\, and nostalgic grace. Drawing from a carefully curated collection of antique vessels\, vintage glassware\, and fresh flowers and fruit\, she creates serene tableaus that weave together the past and present – objects rich with history pared with nature’s ephemeral gifts. The paintings Frisella creates have an almost photo-realistic quality\, but they are hardly images captured in a flash. Each painting is meticulously arranged and rendered in layer upon layer of pastel pigment. Speaking of her process\, Robin explains “working in pastel allows me to build soft\, buttery layers that bring a richness and depth to each piece – capturing light\, texture\, and atmosphere in a way that feels both vivid and intimate.  \nRobin began her creative journey in 2000\, when a local pastel class sparked a passion that quickly grew into a full-time calling and her work has since garnered numerous national and regional awards. She is a juried member of the Copley Society of Art and a signature member of the Pastel Society of NH. In October 2016 she received the designation of Master Pastelist from the Pastel Society of America. In addition\, Robin’s work has been published in the Best of America Pastel Artists Vol. II\, The American Artist Magazine\, New Hampshire Magazine\, Artscope Magazine\, Monadnock Table\, The American Art Collector\, The Artist Magazine\, and the Pastel Journal. \nThis is an amazing opportunity to hear Robin talk about her work and process! Presented by the Central Mass Pastels Society\, as part of the National Juried Show Marks of Distinction. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/free-demo-with-master-pastellist-robin-frisella/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:art,exhibit,speaking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T205531
CREATED:20250810T232640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T192030Z
UID:10002773-1757775600-1757782800@www.fivesparks.org
SUMMARY:Marks of Distinction - Reception and Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the excitement and celebration of the many talented artists participating in this year’s National Juried Show presented by the Central Mass Pastels Society\, Marks of Distinction.  \nSaturday\, September 13\, 3-5pm. Refreshments and music to be enjoyed\, and awards announced.  Come have a lovely afternoon at Fivesparks. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/marks-of-distinction-reception-and-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:exhibit
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