Fivesparks

Free Demo! Building with Gingerbread: Tips & Tricks
2025-11-15 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Gallery Tour with Judith Schutzman
2026-01-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Fivesparks Gallery, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Join artist Judith Schutzman at Fivesparks on Saturday, January 3rd at 2pm for an intimate conversation about her artwork in her solo show Becoming.
This 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.
This is a free event, open to all on the last day of the exhibit.

Meet & Greet with State Representative Dan Sena
2026-02-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Fivesparks Gallery, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Please join State Representative Dan Sena for a Meet & Greet on Thursday, February 5th between 6:30pm- 8:30pm at Fivesparks, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA 01451. This is a great opportunity to meet others from around the 37th Middlesex District and to hear from Dan, discuss local issues, and share your thoughts. Enjoy food, drinks and conversations!
Please RSVP to Dan Sena’s office.

Off Brand Improv Comedy Troupe
2026-06-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-06-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Fivesparks Gallery, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
We are a local improv troupe and have been performing at different locations since 2018.
Our Improv show is for adult and young adult audiences (not for kids). We do not pull anyone on stage. 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, Friday, June 12 at 7:30pm and Saturday June 13 at 7:30pm. Tickets $18 in advance, $20 at the door (cash or venmo).
Doors open at 6:30pm. Bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.
RESERVE TICKETS HERE
Fivesparks is an ADA-accessible venue.
