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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T110000
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SUMMARY:Make a Stained Glass Pumpkin
DESCRIPTION:Make a Stained Glass Pumpkin! \nCreate a 3-D pumpkin just in time for your fall holiday decorating. A variety of colors will be available of pre-cut pieces to create a 5-sided pumpkin. \nAll materials provided. Students will learn to foil and solder. \nThis class is appropriate for adults and kids aged 7 years and older (caregivers are not required to stay).  \nSunday\, November 9th\, 11:00am-12:30pm. $45 \nTo register\, please click HERE.  \nJudy Romatelli is owner of Periwinkle Art & Glassworks\, a studio and gift shop located at the Prescott School on Main Street in Groton\, MA. Judy is brining her passion and years of knowledge creating stained glass pieces to Fivesparks! 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/make-a-glass-pumpkin/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Cove
CATEGORIES:art
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ORGANIZER;CN="Judy Romatelli":MAILTO:judy@periwinkleglassworks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T160000
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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/2025-11-09/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T100000
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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/2025-11-12/
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:20251113T124500
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SUMMARY:School Half Day - Felt an Owl
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-an-owl/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Loft\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:kids
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Benson":MAILTO:rachelbenson@thefiberweb.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T130000
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SUMMARY:Snapology: School Half Day - Brick Art & Design Lab
DESCRIPTION:Edgar Degas\, a famous artist\, once said\, “Art is not what you see\, but what you make others see.” \nAs your child learns about different types of art and the periods in which they were created\, students will also be interpreting what they see and creating their own works of art out of LEGO® bricks. \nIn Snapology’s Brick Art and Design Lab class\, children will draw inspiration and guidance from great works of art like Da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa\,” Van Gogh’s “Starry Night\,” Wright’s “Falling Water\,” and so many more! By the end of the experience\, your child will be able to not only share\ninformation about famous artists\, art forms\, and art movements\, but create their own unique works of art that reach beyond the past and into the future. \nThis workshops is appropriate for kids aged 5-12 years.  \nThursday\, November 13th. 1-4pm (School half-day).  $60/registrant \nClick HERE to register for Brick Art & Design Lab 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/
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/snapology-school-half-day-brick-art-design-lab/
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:20251113T163000
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SUMMARY:Felt a Squirrel
DESCRIPTION:Felt a Squirrel\nJoin fiber artist Rachel Benson to learn the art of needle felting while creating an adorable little fall squirrel holding an acorn. \nThursday 11/13\, 4:30-6:15pm \nThis class is open to adults and teens (13+). Kids aged 9-12 can join with an adult. \n$30  \nFor more info or to sign up click HERE:
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/felt-a-squirrel/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Cove
CATEGORIES:art,kids
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Benson":MAILTO:rachelbenson@thefiberweb.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T193000
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SUMMARY:Cassandre McKinley (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 Cassandre McKinley\nBoston native\, Cassandre McKinley\, is a singer\, recording artist\, composer\, producer\, vocal coach and educator. As an artist and singer\, she channels a vast spectrum of genres that include Soul\, Jazz\, Blues\, R&B\, Pop\, and Country and has unwittingly unified them into a singular sound that is primitively hers. McKinley’s consensual freedom from stylistic boundaries has become her signature approach to making music. \n“There’s a music style called ‘jazzsoul’ (we made it up) and our anointed queen is Boston native Cassandre McKinley” (Boston Globe). \nMcKinley is deeply rooted in a recording career\, having released five solo albums\, and is revered for her spirited and impassioned live performances. Her most notable collaborations include those with Peter Eldridge (New York Voices)\, Duke Levine\, Dave Mattacks\, Clay Osborne\, Bernard Purdie\, Herb Pomeroy. She appeared as a regular featured artist alongside the great J. Geils in his named Jazz & Blues Review to sold out audiences throughout New England. Her music can be heard on hundreds of national and international radio stations\, cable and internet music outlets including iHeartRadio\, Spotify\, Pandora and XM Radio. She serves an Associate Professor in the Voice Department at Berklee College of Music in Boston and Berklee Online. \nFeatured Performers\nTim Ray\, piano • Dave Mattacks\, drums • Robert Nieske\, bass \nDoors: 7pm • Performance: 7:30–9:30pm • $22/advance\, $27/door (incl. fees) •  Tickets
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/cassandre-mckinley-fall-concert-series/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Fugitive Fall Series,music
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SUMMARY:Snapology: Animation Studio Class Series
DESCRIPTION:Animation Studio with Snapology (Ages 6-14):\nIn Snapology’s Animation Studio\, students will create fantastic movies with stop motion animation using LEGO® bricks. Children will work in teams under guided instruction to make a digital movie using stop motion techniques. Teams will go through the entire movie making process\, from plot and character planning to editing. The best part is\, their video will be uploaded to Snapology’s YouTube channel\, so they can show friends and family their very own video! \nStudents will gain hands-on experience with computer-based movie-making software\, learning to create\, edit\, and add sounds and music while becoming comfortable navigating computer menus and applications. They will also develop original stories and characters through guided instruction in story and character development\, skills that not only enhance their films but also strengthen their storytelling abilities in the classroom. Just like professional filmmakers\, students practice teamwork by collaborating on group planning\, sharing ideas\, and respecting their partners’ contributions to bring their creative visions to life. \nFour Saturdays in November (1st\, 8th\, 15th\, 22nd). 10:30am-12:00pm \n$150 per participant  \nTo register for this class series\, please click HERE.  \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-animation-studio-class-series/2025-11-15/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Cove
CATEGORIES:kids,Snapology
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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:20251115T130000
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SUMMARY:Free Demo! Building with Gingerbread: Tips & Tricks
DESCRIPTION:Just ahead of the first ever Fivesparks Gingerbread Showcase\, join us for BUILDING WITH GINGERBREAD: Tips & Tricks\nBuilding 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. \nInstructors 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.  \nGet inspiration for designing your entry for the Fivesparks Gingerbread Showcase (December 13 + 14) or come just to sharpen your skills and enjoy the show! \nOpen to adults and teens (kids 9-12 are welcome with an adult). \nInstructors: 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. \nThese 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! \nSaturday\, November 15\, 1-3pm.  This is a FREE event! No need to register.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/building-with-gingerbread-tips-tricks/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Gallery\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:art,speaking,workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="AnaMaria Nanra":MAILTO:fivesparkseventsandvolunteers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T180000
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit Closing Event & Book Reading
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nEllen and Linda will discuss their experiences and processes in creating the book.  All three artists from the exhibit will take questions.  \nSaturday November 15\, 2025. 4pm. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/art-exhibit-closing-event-book-reading/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:exhibit,speaking
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ORGANIZER;CN="AnaMaria Nanra":MAILTO:fivesparkseventsandvolunteers@gmail.com
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