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SUMMARY:Becoming
DESCRIPTION:ON THE SHOW BECOMING \nBecoming is part retrospective\, part new work.  While not Judith Schutzman’s first solo show – others were at Indian Hill Music (now Groton Hill Music Center)\, Emerson Hospital\, and two on Long Island – this is the first place award from the Destination Nature show 2024\, sponsored jointly by Harvard’s Conservation Trust and Fivesparks.    \nThe winning triptych is included in the show along with other block prints\, monotypes\, monoprints\, and collaged prints.  There are also drawings\, oil paintings\, watercolors\, Asian brush paintings\, collages\, pastels\, and sculpture\, reflecting Judith’s expansive interests and media.   \nJudith waited until her retirement from teaching English to begin art study. Then she opted to explore\, seeking great teachers\, people she respected for their work and integrity as human beings.  Many became friends as well as mentors. \nBecoming  is on view at Fivesparks from Saturday\, November 22\, 2025 through Saturday\, January 3\, 2026. \nAn Artist Reception will be held on Sunday\, December 7\, 3-5pm.  Judith will present a brief artist talk and time for questions directly before the reception at 2:30pm. 
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ORGANIZER;CN="AnaMaria Nanra":MAILTO:fivesparkseventsandvolunteers@gmail.com
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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/2025-12-03/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Gallery\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Gillespie":MAILTO:agillespieart@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Bruce Gertz Quartet (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 Bruce Gertz\nBruce Gertz is an award-winning\, bassist\, composer\, author\, educator\, touring and recording artist\, and is on the staff of Berklee College of Music. In addition to a raft of Boston Music Awards\, Gertz has garnered a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Performance grant\, a composition award from the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, and recognition from the music rights organization ASCAP\, Billboard magazine\, and other organizations. \n“Gertz has shown a consistency that the vast majority of his better-known contemporaries have failed to match. The music he creates has the power to evoke feeling\, thought\, and motion. He continues to work at it\, and the fruit of his efforts is unmistakable every time he plays” ( Boston Globe). \nGertz was named “Outstanding Bassist” by Boston Music Awards. His contribution to music education has earned him multiple recognition awards from The International Association of Jazz Educators and the Jazz Education Network and he serves on the advisory board of the International Society of Bassists. \nAs a bandleader\, Gertz has recorded more than 20 albums. He has performed and recorded with such artists as Gary Burton\, Jerry Bergonzi\, John Abercrombie\, Joey Calderazzo\, Kenny Werner\, Mick Goodrick\, Kurt Rosenwinkel\, Billy Hart\, Bill Frisell\, Bob Berg\, George Cables\, Gil Evans\, Tom Harrell\, Jon Hendricks\, Diane Schuur\, Dave Brubeck\, George Garzone\, Mike Stern\, Larry Coryell\, Joe Lovano\, Cab Calloway\, Maynard Ferguson\, Count Basie\, and many others. \nDoors: 7pm • Performance: 7:30–9:30pm • $22/advance\, $27/door (incl. fees) •  Tickets \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/bruce-gertz-quartet-fall-concert-series/
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SUMMARY:2025 Holiday Artisan Fair
DESCRIPTION:Fivesparks is excited to once again bring this holiday fair to the community\, featuring unique handmade gifts by many of our talented friends and neighbors: ornaments\, silk scarves\, greeting cards\, stationery\, ceramics\, glass and wooden wares\, handmade soaps\, fiber arts\, jewelry\, and more. Support local arts and give gifts as individual and unique as your friends and loved ones!\nIf you are interested in reserving space as a vendor\, please follow this link. \n 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/2025-holiday-artisan-fair/
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