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SUMMARY:Marks of Distinction - Central Mass Pastels Society National Juried Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our 2025 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! CMPS is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. Congratulations to the accepted artists and award winners for your diverse and beautiful work! Thank you to our Jurors of Selection\, Robin Frisella and Charles Peer\, and our Judge of Awards\, Joaquim Homann of Harvard University Art Museums.  \nLive Demo with Robin Frisella on Saturday\, September 27\, 2025\, 1:00-3:00pm. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/marks-of-distinction-central-mass-pastels-society-national-juried-art-show/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
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SUMMARY:Taiwan Mahjong for Adult Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Taiwan Mahjong is easy to learn and fun to play. You are not required to purchase a\nplay card every year\, it is free style. Once you know how\, you can play with anyone\nat any time. It is a four-person table game. Holidays are coming\, grab a family or\nfriend and learn it together. \nSpace is limited\, so register now!  \n3 Wednesdays in September. $80. \nTo sign up\, please contact the instructor\, Fay Childers at faychilders@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/taiwan-mahjong-for-adult-beginners/2025-09-10/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Loft\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:workshop
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SUMMARY:440 Gypsy Jazz (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 440 Gypsy Jazz\nIn the style of hot club jazz\, 440 presents their toe-tapping original tunes and Django’s music arranged with beautiful harmony by violin and clarinet.  \nTomoko Iwamoto\, violin\, a leader of 440\, has been in Boston jazz scene for more than 30 years. Being a “jazzy” violinist with a strong classical background\, she expanded her repertoire in jazz\, rock\, pop to world music\, toured with Hypnotic Clambake\, while studying Jazz Composition and Arranging at Berklee College of Music. During her recent trip to Europe\, she jammed with world renown gypsy jazz musicians; Tcha Limberger & the members of Les Violins de Bruxelles\, and Chris & Julian Brunard. She appeared as a guest soloist with Mood Swings Orchestra and Women In World Jazz\, and collaborated with modern jazz guitarist\, Chris Mcdermott. \nJohn Clark\, clarinet\, is the founder of the Wolverine Jazz Band and has been a fixture on the New England Jazz scene for many years. He has played professionally in the Boston area with numerous traditional jazz and big bands\, including the High Society Dance Orchestra\, Dan Gabel’s Abeltones\, Commonwealth Jazz\, the New Black Eagle Jazz Band\, and the Paramount Jazz Band of Boston. John is an acknowledged authority on the history of jazz and has recorded extensively. He holds a PhD. in Musicology and has published books and articles on the foundations of Early Jazz. \nJack Soref\, guitar\, graduate of Berklee College of Music\,  became captivated by the music of Django Reinhardt after attending the International Django Reinhardt festival in Samois-sur-Seine France in 2002. Jack is a mainstay of Django Festivals Django in June\, where he has taught since 2009\, and the Midwest Gypsy Swing Fest\, where he has performed as recently as 2023.  \nGregory Toro\, bass\, was born and raised in Boston. He fell in love with music and rhythm as a child\, and at the age of 10 joined a neighborhood steel band that played calypso and church music on weekends. He found his true calling as a bass player when he was 16 years old. Greg studied electric and upright bass and jazz composition at Berklee\, where he collaborated with musicians from many countries and cultures. He has traveled the world with jazz and rock groups. \nDoors: 7pm • Performance: 7:30–9:30pm • $22/advance\, $27/door (incl. fees) •  Tickets
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/440-gypsy-jazz-fall-concert-series/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Fugitive Fall Series,music
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SUMMARY:Marks of Distinction - Reception and Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the excitement and celebration of the many talented artists participating in this year’s National Juried Show presented by the Central Mass Pastels Society\, Marks of Distinction.  \nSaturday\, September 13\, 3-5pm. Refreshments and music to be enjoyed\, and awards announced.  Come have a lovely afternoon at Fivesparks. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/marks-of-distinction-reception-and-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
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