Chat with Mardie
2025-05-21 12:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Fivesparks
Exhibiting artist Mardie Luppold will be at Fivesparks on Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout her exhibit to talk with visitors.
She welcomes your insights, questions, curiosities and reactions to her varied works on display as part of her current show Archetypes: Making the Invisible, Visible.
Mardie has a lifetime of fascinating experiences that translate into her work. You will gain a wealth of understanding by talking with her.
Stop in on Wednesdays or Thursdays between 12:00-2:30pm, through the end of the exhibit, May 24, 2025.

Chat with Mardie
2025-05-22 12:00 - 14:30 | Fivesparks
Exhibiting artist Mardie Luppold will be at Fivesparks on Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout her exhibit to talk with visitors.
She welcomes your insights, questions, curiosities and reactions to her varied works on display as part of her current show Archetypes: Making the Invisible, Visible.
Mardie has a lifetime of fascinating experiences that translate into her work. You will gain a wealth of understanding by talking with her.
Stop in on Wednesdays of Thursdays between 12:00-2:30pm, through the end of the exhibit, May 24, 2025.

Off-Brand Comedy Improv Troupe
2025-05-23 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Fivesparks Gallery, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
We are a local comedy improv troupe comprised of actors and improvisors who have been performing at different locations around the area since 2018. We love what we do, and love bringing JOY and LAUGHTER to the world!
Our Improv shows are appropriate for adult and young adult audiences (not for kids). We love to have fun, but we do not pull anyone on stage against their willing participation. If we have a game where we ask for a volunteer to join us, then we take someone who has raised their hand.
Two performances: May 23rd and 24th, 7:30pm. Tickets $18 in advance, $20 at the door.
Doors open at 6:30pm. Bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.
Fivesparks is an ADA-accessible venue.
ADVANCE TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
ONLINE TICKET SALES END AT 12PM THE DAY OF THE SHOW. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR ($20).
Come have some fun and laughter with us!

4 Voices in Color - Artist Meet & Greet
2025-06-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Fivesparks
4 Voices in Color
Susan Aeschbach, Cathie Brenner, Margo Ezekiel and Judith Stein are Boston-based abstract artists. “4 Voices in Color” showcases their different views on both the natural world and the fantasy world. Each artist has a unique approach to creating abstracts incorporating a variety of materials and mediums. The exhibit includes mixed media works, acrylic paintings, oil paintings, collage, fiber arts, and eco prints.
Bonded by their shared passion for abstract work and a determination to deepen their own art practices, Susan, Cathie, Margo and Judith have created a group with two other artists called the Black Sweater Artist Group. This group meets regularly to share ideas, exchange resources/techniques, encourage further experimentation in their work, and exhibit collaboratively when possible.
Judith Stein & Susan Aeschbach will be at Fivesparks on Friday, June 13, 2025, 2:00-4:00pm to meet visitors and talk about their art.
Judith is a painter and mixed media artist from Needham, Massachusetts. This exhibit showcases her exploration of gelli-plate and eco printing as well as collage. Inspired by nature and its intricate patterns and rich textures, most of her work revolves around botanicals and nature-related themes.
Susan is a painter and mixed media artist from Newton, MA. She seeks to capture the aliveness that is inherent in all things animate and inanimate. She paints intuitively, particularly loves working with color and the inspiration for her abstract work often comes from nature and fantasy.
Stop by to meet the artists, hear about their inspirations, processes or to ask your own questions about their art.
Free and open to all.

4 Voices in Color - Artist Meet & Greet
2025-06-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Fivesparks
4 Voices in Color
Susan Aeschbach, Cathie Brenner, Margo Ezekiel and Judith Stein are Boston-based abstract artists. “4 Voices in Color” showcases their different views on both the natural world and the fantasy world. Each artist has a unique approach to creating abstracts incorporating a variety of materials and mediums. The exhibit includes mixed media works, acrylic paintings, oil paintings, collage, fiber arts, and eco prints.
Bonded by their shared passion for abstract work and a determination to deepen their own art practices, Susan, Cathie, Margo and Judith have created a group with two other artists called the Black Sweater Artist Group. This group meets regularly to share ideas, exchange resources/techniques, encourage further experimentation in their work, and exhibit collaboratively when possible.
Cathie Brenner & Margo Ezekiel will be at Fivesparks on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 2:00-4:00pm to meet visitors and talk about their art.
Cathie is a painter and collage artist from Brookline, MA. Her mixed media paintings incorporate old scraps from family fabric, found images, writing, sand and seaweed, and other plant life. She is inspired by textures, color, memory and meaning.
Margo is a contemporary collage artist from Newton, MA. She prints her papers using a gelli-plate, which allows her to create rich textures and patterns without a press. She works organically and rarely starts with an idea; she looks to her very messy table for a spark of inspiration.
Stop by to meet the artists, hear about their inspirations, processes or to ask your own questions about their art.
Free and open to all.

Free Demo with Master Pastelist Robin Frisella
2025-09-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Fivesparks
Copper Bowl by Robin Frisella
Robin 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.
Robin 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.
This 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.

Off Brand Comedy Improv Troupe
2025-10-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Fivesparks Gallery, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
We are a local comedy improv troupe comprised of actors and improvisors who have been performing at different locations around the area since 2018. We love what we do, and love bringing JOY and LAUGHTER to the world!
Our Improv shows are appropriate for adult and young adult audiences (not for kids). We love to have fun, but we do not pull anyone on stage against their willing participation. If we have a game where we ask for a volunteer to join us, then we take someone who has raised their hand.
One performance on Saturday, October 25th, 7:30pm. Tickets $18 in advance, $20 at the door.
Doors open at 6:30pm. Bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.
RESERVE TICKETS HERE
Fivesparks is an ADA-accessible venue.

Free Demo! Building with Gingerbread: Tips & Tricks
2025-11-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Fivesparks Gallery, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Just ahead of the first ever Fivesparks Gingerbread Showcase, join us for BUILDING WITH GINGERBREAD: Tips & Tricks
Building with gingerbread doesn’t have to be stressful! Join us for a free demonstration of gingerbread construction tips and tricks from two local bakers with decades of experience.
Instructors Judy Baumhover and Lyn Slade will share with you the disaster-averting tips they’ve learned over the years. From major (start early!) to minor (tweezers are your friend), you’ll leave armed with lots of new techniques to help you avert disaster and enjoy the process.
Get inspiration for designing your entry for the Fivesparks Gingerbread Showcase (December 13 + 14) or come just to sharpen your skills and enjoy the show!
Open to adults and teens (kids 9-12 are welcome with an adult).
Instructors: Judy Baumhover graduated at the top of her class from the Culinary Institute of America’s Baking & Pastry program and embarked upon a career of creating wedding cakes and truffles for private clients as well as various catering companies. Lyn Slade is the former owner of Chef D’jour Ltd. Catering, Charlotte‘s House B&B, and Designs by Lyn Cookie Buffets. Now retired, she continues to bake as a hobby.
These two friends are always happy to share their love and knowledge of the craft of baking. With just a little encouragement, they’ll also tell us some of their always-entertaining near-disaster stories — moments that every baker can relate to!
Saturday, November 15, 1-3pm. This is a FREE event! No need to register.

Art Exhibit Closing Event & Book Reading
2025-11-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Fivesparks
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.
Ellen and Linda will discuss their experiences and processes in creating the book. All three artists from the exhibit will take questions.
Saturday November 15, 2025. 4pm.
