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SUMMARY:Author Event\, Anna Von Mertens - Attention is Discovery: The Life and Legacy of Astronomer Henrietta Leavitt
DESCRIPTION:Visual artist and author Anna Von Mertens will talk about her book Attention Is Discovery:\nThe Life and Legacy of Astronomer Henrietta Leavitt (to be released September 17th by the\nMIT Press)\, which tells the fascinating story of the underrecognized woman whose\ndiscovery founded modern cosmology. \nCelebrating the path that led to that discovery\, the book is highly visual in nature. As part of her talk\, Von Mertens will show details of the photographic glass plates of that night sky that Leavitt studied to make her discovery; historic photos of the group of women\, now known as the Harvard Computers\, who worked at the Harvard College Observatory at the turn of the 20th century—women who chose not to marry or have children and instead chose to be dedicated to their astronomical work and to each other; and art that the artist made in response to Leavitt’s legacy that engages close looking. One of these artworks is a diptych of two hand-stitched quilts: the\nfirst shows the stars above the place of Leavitt’s birth on the day of her birth; the second\nshowing the stars on the day of her death above Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, where she spent her life looking. \nBook event is free\, and open to all. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/author-event-anna-von-mertens-attention-is-discovery-the-life-and-legacy-of-astronomer-henrietta-leavitt/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Gallery\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:speaking
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SUMMARY:The Council of Wise Women - A Book Talk & Signing
DESCRIPTION:A secret society\, magical chicken soup\, and a young girl who is wise beyond her years? Join us for The Council of Wise Women\, a book talk and signing with award-winning author Izzy Abrahmson. \nThe Council of Wise Women is Izzy’s latest novel about Rachel Cohen and her family in a village on the edge of the Black Forest. It’s a stand-alone book for adults in “The Village Life” series. \nIzzy Abrahmson is the author of The Village Life Series. He’s also a pen name for Mark Binder\, an Audie Award nominated storyteller. A graduate of Columbia University\, Mark studied storytelling with Spalding Gray\, mythology with T.E. Gaster\, and playwrighting at the Hammerstein Center. He holds an MA in acting\, writing and directing from the Trinity Rep Conservatory. Village Life stories have been\npublished in magazines and newspapers\, and performed around the world. \nCome to Fivespraks to meet Mark and hear about his latest book.  Open and free to all.  \nThis event is part of the WE NEED GOOD STORIES world tour. \nFor more info\, visit https://izzyabe.com/
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/the-council-of-wise-women-a-book-talk-signing/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Gallery\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:speaking
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SUMMARY:Marks of Distinction - National Exhibition: Pastels Talk and Gallery Tour
DESCRIPTION:This intimate discussion about the art of pastels and a tour of the current exhibition will be presented by the President of the Central Mass Pastels Society (CMPS)\, Jane Robbins. Free to all. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/marks-of-distinction-national-exhibition-pastels-talk-and-gallery-tour/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:exhibit,speaking
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ORGANIZER;CN="AnaMaria Nanra":MAILTO:fivesparkseventsandvolunteers@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Author Event & Book Release: Helen Batchelder -  'Up on End and Spinning'
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy a late afternoon treat at Fivesparks! Tasteful goodies\, iced teas\, and a book reading — who could ask for more? \nAuthor Helen Batchelder is a lifetime resident of Harvard\, Massachusetts\, recently “removed” to southwest of Worcester. \nThis event heralds the release of her novel\, Up on End and Spinning\, diving into the breadth of effects families have on our later relationships as experienced by Sarah Hartford\, daughter of Margaret\, famous poet and activist. \nBatchelder explores psychology\, philosophy\, gendered perceptions\, and New England culture in the last 25 years of the 20th century. It’s not dystopian\, science fiction\, or action adventure. It’s literary fiction with a touch of mystery\, a story of loss and regret\, rage and change\, love and persistence — and learning to believe in oneself. \nSegments of the book will be read\, allowing for audience discussion. \nBatchelder has served as an historian\, lecturer\, lay sermon writer\, teacher\, and more. She is a poet\, song writer\, and vocalist. \nThe book will be available for purchase\, and is available through Amazon. \nFREE and open to the public. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/author-event-book-release-helen-batchelder-up-on-end-and-spinning/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:speaking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Batchelder":MAILTO:wordpainting@hotmail.com
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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet with State Representative Dan Sena
DESCRIPTION:Please join State Representative Dan Sena – and invite your friends and other local DTC members – for a Meet & Greet on Monday\, May 20th between 6:30pm- 8:30pm at Fivesparks\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA 01451. This is a great opportunity to meet other active Democrats from around the 37th Middlesex District and to hear from Dan\, discuss local issues\, and share your thoughts. Enjoy food\, drinks and conversations! \nPlease RSVP below so we can order enough appetizers and drinks. And you will receive a reminder email a few days before the event. \nRSVP using this link.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/meet-greet-with-state-representative-dan-sena/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:speaking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sahana Purohit":MAILTO:sahana.purohit@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Author Event: Bob Feldman - "Deception Downeast: A Tale of Power\, Blackmail\, Genius & Redemption"
DESCRIPTION:Deception Downeast: A Tale of Power\, Blackmail\, Genius & Redemption Hardworking fishermen\, an energy conglomerate\, and a tech billionaire clash in an epic struggle for the future of a postcard-perfect Maine village. Sam and Marylin Wicker\, desperate for a fresh start\, accept a dream offer to return to their home town\, where they become trapped in a spiral of deceit and danger. Powerful outside forces and explosive local conflicts force them to choose between their own survival and the sacrifice of their idyllic village. At stake are the preservation of a way of life\, the global balance of energy dominance\, the life of a good man who made a mistake\, and a natural paradise in peril. Deception Downeast is a suspenseful page turner that keeps you on the edge of your seat as you pull for and against a cast of fascinating and artfully drawn characters. \nCome hear longtime Harvard resident Bob Feldman read from and talk about the release of his first novel!   \nThere will be a Q & A\, and if you’ve read the book\, you can ask some in-depth questions!  \nWhen: Sunday\, May 19th\, 4pm                                                                                                      \nFREE to all – Reservations not required
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/book-event-deception-downeast-a-tale-of-power-blackmail-genius-redemption-by-local-harvard-author-bob-feldman/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Gallery\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:speaking
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SUMMARY:Artist Speaking Event: The Making of a Field Artist - An Illustrated Talk by Barry Van Dusen
DESCRIPTION:The Making of a Field Artist: a one hour illustrated talk by Barry Van Dusen \nBarry Van Dusen’s art and his career took on an exciting new dimension when he decided to devote himself to drawing and painting nature subjects outdoors – direct from life. \nHear about his inspirations and influences\, his challenges and set-backs\, as well as his progress and successes as he learned the art of working directly from his natural subjects. \nAdmission:  $10. Please complete your reservation and payment below. \nBarry Van Dusen is an internationally recognized artist living in central Massachusetts. Barry has illustrated many publications for the Massachusetts Audubon Society\, and his bird illustrations have appeared in books published by the American Birding Association\, HarperCollins\, Princeton University Press and Cornell University (Comstock). His book FINDING SANCTUARY was published by Mass Audubon in 2020. \nHe is currently the featured artist of the Fivesparks exhibit Natural Inspirations.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/artist-speaking-event-the-making-of-a-field-artist-an-illustrated-talk-by-barry-van-dusen/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Gallery\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:art,speaking
ORGANIZER;CN="Barry Van Dusen":MAILTO:barryvandusen4@gmail.com
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