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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Natural Inspirations - Paintings by Barry Van Dusen
DESCRIPTION:On View:  April 6 – May 25  \nPublic Reception:  Sunday\, April 14\, from 3-5pm \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.  \nThis exhibition showcases his watercolor paintings of New England birds\, wildflowers\, insects and other animals.  You’ll find New England landscapes here too and a special group of paintings from his travels around the world. Some of these pictures were painted on location\, while others were created in the studio.  Related ‘mini-exhibition’ feature his field sketches and book illustrations\, and a special selection of pictures by some of his European colleagues. \n150 of Barry’s watercolors and field sketches are included in a new book\, “A Year of Birds: Writings on Birds from the Journal of Henry David Thoreau“\, available from the Thoreau Society. \n\nDrawing & Painting\nNature Workshop\nwith Barry Van Dusen \nSaturday\, April 27: 10am-4pm \nIllustrated Talk: The Making of a Field Artist\n\nwith Barry Van Dusen \nSaturday\, May 18: 4-5pm
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/exhibit-natural-inspirations-paintings-by-barry-van-dusen/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:exhibit
ORGANIZER;CN="AnaMaria Nanra":MAILTO:fivesparkseventsandvolunteers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T160000
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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:Private & Semi-Private Music Lessons for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Private/Semi-Private lessons are offered to kids 12 yrs and under on recorder\, guitar and/or keyboard.  Lessons will be scheduled on Mondays or Tuesdays (after other scheduled music courses taught by Steve\, generally after 5pm).  \nThese lessons will help young beginners build a strong foundation for more advanced studies on any of these instruments. \nCareful listening and musicianship skills are emphasized. Fourth and fifth-grade recorder students will gain a solid foundation that will allow for rapid progress upon selecting band instruments in sixth grade. \nLessons are reasonably-priced and conveniently located in the center of Harvard. The ability to group kids into semi-private lessons offers the opportunity for middle-low income families to participate in quality music education.  \nSteve Peisch has taught music at several schools\, including the New England Conservatory\, Deerfield Academy\, Lawrence Academy\, The Indian Hill Music School (now called the Groton Hill Music Center) the Bromfield School\, and Hildreth Elementary School. \nMost recently\, he has focused on providing excellent and enjoyable music classes for the youngest elementary school age children\, having learned from first-hand experience that providing a strong foundation at this level will strengthen the music programs that follow in both middle and high schools. \nPeisch is committed to developing curiosity and creativity in young people\, to sequencing instruction carefully and in conversation with other music teachers\, to broadcasting high expectations in music and other arts classes\, and to encouraging music students to make connections with other subject areas. \nPeisch’s music is available on his website\, http://hundredsrecords.com/index.html\, and his recommendations for arts educators can be found on his company’s website\, http://www.newdirectionsinartseducation.com/ \nContact Peisch at stevepeisch2@gmail.com with questions\, pricing information and to register. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/private-music-lessons-for-kids/2024-05-20/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Movement Room\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:kids,music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Peisch":MAILTO:stevepeisch2@gmail.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:Drawing Lessons by the Green: All Levels
DESCRIPTION:Come have fun drawing with us at Fivesparks in Harvard’s town center. Enjoy the camaraderie of other drawing enthusiasts while learning and growing your art at your own pace\, thoughtfully guided by award-winning professional artist and art educator\, Mara Levin. \nBeginners will start with traditional basic drawing lessons\, while more advanced artists can work on projects in progress from home or begin new works inspired by Mara’s demonstrations and samples in graphite\, charcoal\, conte crayon\, pastel\, markers\, ink wash\, etc. \nWe will cover basic shapes\, light\, shadows\, and shading. We will talk about perspective\, texture\, composition\, focal points\, thumbnail drawings\, and more. Mara will bring a tablet so we can look at drawings by great artists for information and inspiration. Realistic and abstract drawings will both be encouraged and all subject matter is allowed. \nStudents are responsible for bringing all their own references (such as photographs)\, materials\, and supplies. \nREGISTER BELOW.\nQuestions for Mara: info@maralevin.com \nPlease bring the following supplies to the first class (Amazon examples shown). \nDrawing pad or loose sheets
Strathmore 400 series Medium Drawing Spiral Paper Pad 11×14 24 Sheets or other size(s) \nA few basic drawing pencils HB – 6B or pencil leads in holders\, such as: 
Faber-Castell Graphite Sketch Pencil Set – 6 Graphite Pencils (2H\, HB\, B\, 2B\, 4B\, 6B)\nOR\, buy HB\, 2B\, 4B\, 6B pencils or leads and holders separately (these will be shown in the first class) \nKnife or sharpener for pencils \nKneaded Eraser \nA drawing board with clip is very handy\, but not required. Make sure the board is big enough to hold your pad.
Example: ALVIN Artist Sketch Board with Cutout Handle 15″ x 16″ Model SB1516 – Portable Drawing Board \nTuition: $200 for ten 2-hour sessions
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/drawing-lessons-by-the-green-all-levels/2024-05-24/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Cove
CATEGORIES:art,workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Mara Levin":MAILTO:info@maralevin.com
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