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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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SUMMARY:Felt a Ghost
DESCRIPTION:Join fiber artist Rachel Benson after school on Harvard 1/2 days to learn the art of needle felting! \nOpen to grades 5th-8th\nJoin for one\, two or all three classes. \nSchool Half Day: 12:45-2:30pm \nOctober 8th – Felt a Ghost\nNovember 13th – Felt an Owl\nNovember 20th – Felt a Snowman \nFor more info and to register\, click HERE
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/felt-a-ghost/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Loft\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:art,kids
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Benson":MAILTO:rachelbenson@thefiberweb.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T160000
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SUMMARY:Snapology: School Half Day - Monster Mania
DESCRIPTION:Get your scare on with Snapology’s Monster Mania Workshop! \nCome over to Fivesparks on the October 8th school half-day! Students will create their own Jack O’Lanterns as well as haunted scenes that will engage student’s creativity and problem solving as they work with increasingly difficult and complex challenges. Students not only learn about the origins of scary myths\, but they will use their knowledge for their builds thereby confronting what lurks in the night!  \nThis workshops is appropriate for kids aged 5-12 years. 1:00-4:00pm\, $60/registrant \nClick HERE to register for Monster Mania with Snapology of Harvard\, MA \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nSnapology is the premier partner for STEAM programs worldwide. The organization’s goal is to provide children’s enrichment with STEAM learning programs that engage kids 4-14 years old with fun\, hands-on activities to teach science\, technology\, engineering\, art and math. While children are exploring robotics\, coding and design challenges using LEGO® bricks\, K’Nex\, and technology\, they’re building skills that will help them throughout school and their careers. To kids\, it’s just fun!  \nFivesparks is partnering with Snapology of Harvard\, MA to bring these fun and educational programs to our community! Snapology of Harvard\, MA is owned/operated by area parents whose family fell in love with Snapology’s methods and philosophies.  So much so\, they want to share them!  You will find Snapology of Harvard\, MA programs at Fivesparks\, in local schools and community centers around the Metro-West area. https://www.snapology.com/massachusetts-harvard/ \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/snapology-monster-mania-school-half-day-workshop/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Cove
CATEGORIES:kids,Snapology,workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Snapology of Harvard%2C MA":MAILTO:naomi.ahuja@snapology.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T210000
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SUMMARY:Etudes in the Gallery: a Benefit Concert on Piano for the Fivesparks Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Pianist D.J. Cleavinger returns to the Fivesparks gallery for an intimate night of music\, ranging from Beethoven’s dramatic Pathétique Sonata to the harmony of Schubert and Debussy. Some Bernstein closes the first half\, and the breathtaking journey of Chopin’s 12 Etudes\, Opus 10 serves as the second half. Proceeds from this recital benefit the annual Fivesparks Music Festival. \nBIO:  \nA native of Cincinnati\, OH\, D.J. Cleavinger grew up in an array of artistic activities: piano and voice study\, leading roles in musical theatre productions\, studio art classes – earning three gold key awards in the National Scholastic Competition\, and various genres of choral singing through churches\, schools\, and the Cincinnati May Festival Youth Chorus. He completed his Bachelor of Music in 2021 at Miami University of Ohio\, and his Master of Music from Boston University in 2025 as a student of Pavel Nersessian. \nD.J. has performed at summer festivals in Austria\, Germany\, Maryland\, Massachusetts\, New Hampshire\, North Carolina\, Ohio\, Puerto Rico\, and Spain; he has studied with esteemed artists such as Dror Biran\, Kenneth Griffiths\, Jihye Chang\, Frank Huang\, Siok Lian Tan\, and Asiya Korepanova. Since age 14\, D.J. has served in various churches as pianist\, organist\, and vocalist. He is an avid reader\, a lover of languages\, and a frequent collaborator of both instrumental and vocal opportunities. \nFriday\, October 10\, 2025 \n7:30-9:00pm with intermission \nTICKETS \nGeneral Admission: $20\nSeniors  /  Students 12-18yrs: $15\nKids 12 and under: FREE \n 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/etudes-in-the-gallery-a-benefit-concert-on-piano-for-the-fivesparks-music-festival/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Gallery\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:music
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="AnaMaria Nanra":MAILTO:fivesparkseventsandvolunteers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T123000
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SUMMARY:Pastel Painting with Ann Gillespie - Fall Session
DESCRIPTION:This class is now full.  If you would like to receive information about the next session\, please contact the instructor\, Ann Gillespie at agillespieart@gmail.com. \nPastel painting with a focus on local landscape. \nAnn will cover the basics of her process along with exploring composition\, values\, color and mark-making. She will have a combination of weekly demos and exercises at the beginning of class\, followed by plenty of one-on-one feedback at your easel. \nAll pastel levels are welcome but some previous drawing or painting experience is necessary. \nContact agillespieart@gmail.com with questions\, to register and for list of supplies. This class is appropriate for adults.  $330/participant. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/pastel-painting-with-ann-gillespie-fall-session/2025-10-15/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Gallery\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:art,workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Gillespie":MAILTO:agillespieart@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T201500
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SUMMARY:Felt a Cat
DESCRIPTION:Join fiber artist Rachel Benson to learn the art of needle felting!\nOpen to Adults and teens (kids 9-12 are welcome with an adult)\nJoin for one\, two or all three classes! \nOctober 15th\, 4:15-6:00pm – Felt a Pumpkin Face\nOctober 15th\, 6:30-8:15pm – Felt a Cat\nNovember 20th 6:30-8:15pm – Felt a Fall Scene \nFor more info and to register\, please click HERE.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/felt-a-cat/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Loft\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:art,kids,workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Benson":MAILTO:rachelbenson@thefiberweb.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T193000
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SUMMARY:RD King plus Lindsay Straw & Andy Cambria (Fall Concert Series)
DESCRIPTION:Join Fivesparks and Fugitive Productions in an intimate setting for a four-event concert series in Harvard’s beautiful town center.  \nCome to the whole series:\nThursday\, September 11: 440 Gypsy Jazz\nThursday\, October 16: RD King plus Lindsay Straw & Andy Cambria\nThursday\, November 13: Cassandre McKinley\nThursday\, December 4: Bruce Gertz Quartet \nAbout R.D King\nR.D. King is an award-winning fingerstyle guitarist\, composer\, and music educator. A captivating and energetic performer\, King blends guitar pyrotechnics with cinematic and evocative music. King is a TEDx Cambridge performer\, the winner of the 2017 Canadian Guitar Festival’s International Fingerstyle Guitar Competition\, and a finalist of the 2019 Walnut Valley Festival’s International Fingerstyle Guitar Competition. He has opened for Grammy-nominated Ari Hest\, Andy McKee\, Liz Longley\, and many others \nHis compositional prowess has earned him numerous awards and accolades\, including back-to-back Outstanding Achievement in Songwriting Awards in the 2023 and 2024 Great American Songwriting Contest\, placing as a finalist in the 2023 International Acoustic Music Awards\, and winning the 2018 Walnut Valley Festival’s NewSong Showcase (Instrumental Category).  \nR.D. King has released six albums of solo fingerstyle guitar music\, the latest of which is Songs of Spring (2023). He resides in Boston where he performs and is an associate lecturer at UMass Boston. \nAbout Lindsay Straw & Andy Cambria\nKnown among guitar circles for their work at The Music Emporium\, Andy Cambria and Lindsay Straw also share a love for pithy\, complex songs of the folk\, bluegrass and Celtic persuasion. Blending harmony vocals and double guitars\, Irish bouzouki and clawhammer banjo\, and throwing in some old-time tunes for good measure\, the duo loves tackling songs both traditional and contemporary — but there has to be a good story. Their music is sure to appeal to fans of folk duos like Gillian Welch & David Rawlings and the Murphy Beds. \nDoors: 7pm • Performance: 7:30–9:30pm • $22/advance\, $27/door (incl. fees) •  Tickets
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/rd-king-plus-lindsay-straw-andy-cambria-fall-concert-series/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Fugitive Fall Series,music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T024223
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SUMMARY:Pastel Painting with Ann Gillespie - Fall Session
DESCRIPTION:This class is now full.  If you would like to receive information about the next session\, please contact the instructor\, Ann Gillespie at agillespieart@gmail.com. \nPastel painting with a focus on local landscape. \nAnn will cover the basics of her process along with exploring composition\, values\, color and mark-making. She will have a combination of weekly demos and exercises at the beginning of class\, followed by plenty of one-on-one feedback at your easel. \nAll pastel levels are welcome but some previous drawing or painting experience is necessary. \nContact agillespieart@gmail.com with questions\, to register and for list of supplies. This class is appropriate for adults.  $330/participant. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/pastel-painting-with-ann-gillespie-fall-session/2025-10-22/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Gallery\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:art,workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Gillespie":MAILTO:agillespieart@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T024223
CREATED:20250710T140005Z
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SUMMARY:Off Brand Comedy Improv Troupe
DESCRIPTION: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! \nOur 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. \nOne performance on Saturday\, October 25th\, 7:30pm.  Tickets $18 in advance\, $20 at the door.  \nDoors open at 6:30pm. Bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. \nRESERVE TICKETS HERE \nFivesparks is an ADA-accessible venue.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/off-brand-comedy-improv-troupe-2/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Gallery\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:speaking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T173000
DTSTAMP:20260429T024223
CREATED:20250709T203012Z
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SUMMARY:Schubert: Winterriese - Vocal and Piano Performance
DESCRIPTION:“I will sing you a cycle of horrifying songs…”\n—FRANZ SCHUBERT \nFranz Schubert’s Winterreise (Winter Journey) is arguably the most influential work for voice and piano of the 19th century. \nThroughout their performance of this cycle of 24 songs\, tenor Christopher Hossfeld and pianist Trevor Berens weave haunting\nmelodies into the story of a homeless stranger traversing a metaphorical winter landscape. Reeling from the horrors of a frozen heart in a frozen world\, the stranger bares his most interior and private thoughts in this deeply human psychological struggle of resilience in the face of rejection\, death\, and trauma. Schubert’s highly sensitive and prophetic music inspires profound empathy\, not only for the stranger and his plight\, but also for anyone today seeking safety\, community\, and belonging. More information can be learned at www.winterreise.net. \nThis program at Fivesparks will consist of a brief presentation about the works as well as translation of lyrics for everyone.   \nSunday\, October 26\, 2025. 4:00-5:30pm. $20.  \nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/schubert-winterriese/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Gallery\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T213000
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CREATED:20250930T100739Z
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SUMMARY:Fivesparks Theater presents: 2 Across
DESCRIPTION:Presents: \n2 Across\, a romantic comedy by Jerry Mayer\, directed by Bob Eiland. \n  \n  \n  \nPerformance Dates: \n  Thursday\, October 30 – 7:30pm\n  Saturday\, November 1 – 7:30pm\n  Sunday\, November 2 – 2:00pm matinee\n  Friday\, November 7 – 7:30pm\n  Saturday\, November 8 – 7:30pm\n  Sunday\, November 9 – 2:00pm matinee \n  \nStarring: Frank Aronson and Lynda Vernalia \nIn 2 Across\, Janet\, a high-achieving\, Catholic psychologist\, and Josh\, a free-spirited Jewish\, unemployed businessman\, both 40-50\, board a San Francisco BART train at 4:30 a.m. Each is doing the New York Times crossword puzzle; she’s a pro\, he always quits. Over the course of their journey\, we see how they rub each other the wrong – and right – ways\, and how each has changed by the end of the ride. \nPlaywright Mayer wrote for some of our most celebrated TV shows\, all of which brilliantly combined heart and humor: M*A*S*H\, All in the Family and The Mary Tyler Moore Show\, to mention a few. \n🎟PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS\nAll performances: $25\n2 Across is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc.  www.concordtheatricals.com
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/fivesparks-theater-presents-2-across/2025-10-30/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Gallery\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Eiland":MAILTO:bob@egselite.com
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