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SUMMARY:Orchard Women of Harvard
DESCRIPTION:In late summer and early fall\, city-dwellers and locals are drawn to the beautiful orchards of Harvard\, Massachusetts to pick fruit straight from the trees.  For the past few years\, photographer Ellen Harasimowicz has visited four of these orchards in all seasons\, searching for the extraordinary within the ordinary. \n In this International Year of the Woman Farmer *\, she presents an exhibition of four women who own and manage these local orchards. Two grew up in the business\, one married into it\, and one revived an abandoned orchard and made it organic. The women\, whose ages span decades\, are strong and productive like their fruit trees. Both the women and their trees embody beauty\, resilience\, and hope\, while providing rootedness and nourishment for their community. The orchardists face similar climate and economic challenges\, but each finds her own way to meet them. \nThis exhibition is a collaboration with the orchardists  – Pam Lawson (Doe Orchards) and Linda Hoffman (Old Frog Pond Farm)\, who are showing their artwork alongside Ellen’s photography\, and Stephanie Green O’Keefe (Westward Orchards) and Katie Carlson (Carlson Orchards)\, who are contributing family stories and photos. \nOn view February 28\, 2026 – April 11\, 2026. \nMeet the artists and orchardists at the Opening Reception\, free and open to all\, Sunday\, March 8\, 2026 3:00-5:00pm. \n*The United Nations declared 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer. \n  \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Harvard Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/orchard-women-of-harvard/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
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SUMMARY:Ensemble Eclectica Concert
DESCRIPTION:Ensemble Eclectica weaves together early music and jazz in a lively and light-hearted conversation of genres and styles\, finding that these divergent musical traditions have much more in common than we might think. From Thelonious Monk on the theorbo (a large ancient lute) to gentle Jazz scatt improvisation on songs from the Renaissance\, this innovative quartet (Peter Lehman\, theorbo & seven- string guitar; Rick McGlaughlin\, stand up bass; Fabio Pirozzolo\, percussion; and Louise Grasmere\, vocals) takes listeners on journey that spans centuries\, sparks surprising musical connections\, and creates a sound that is at once old\, new\, surprising and fun. \n  \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Harvard Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. \n  \nSunday\, March 22\, 2026. 3:00pm-5:00pm\, $20 \nPurchase Tickets Here
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/ensemble-eclectica-concert/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Gallery\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:live,music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T154500
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SUMMARY:HES After School Program: Canvas & Cocoa
DESCRIPTION:Warm up your winter with this child-friendly spin off of your typical “Paint & Sip.”\nCanvas & Cocoa offers a guided painting class\, paired with an iconic hot cocoa bar for your child to enjoy while creating their masterpiece. Socializing\, sipping hot cocoa\, and learning the basics of acrylic paint on canvas will keep your child looking forward to the next session. \nThere will be 5 Tuesday after-school sessions\, starting March 3 and ending March 31st. Each session will offer a different guided session\, progressively getting more challenging. \nThe 5-session package is $200 per student. All painting supplies and materials and the amazing cocoa bar are included.  \nCome dressed for potential mess- acrylic paint does not come out in the wash! If there are allergies\, or dietary/religious restrictions please notify Meghan Lowe (MLowe@psharvard.org)\, as substitutes can be made accordingly. \nThis workshop is appropriate for children in 2nd grade through 5th grade and will be held at Hildreth Elementary School directly after school. Specific instructions will be sent to you after registration.  \nTo register for this class\, click HERE. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/hes-after-school-program-canvas-cocoa/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:Hildreth Elementary School\, 27 Mass Ave\, Har vard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:HES,kids,workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Meghan Lowe":MAILTO:MLowe@psharvard.org
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SUMMARY:Pastel Painting with Ann Gillespie - Winter Session
DESCRIPTION:Pastel painting with a focus on local landscape.  \nAnn will go over 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 to register and for a supply list or any questions you have.  This class is appropriate for adults.  $330/participant.  \nThis class series is now full.  Please contact Ann at the email above to learn about future classes. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/pastel-painting-with-ann-gillespie-winter-session/2026-03-25/
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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SUMMARY:10th Annual Bloom N Art - Private Reception
DESCRIPTION:Student artists\, their families\, Bromfield and Hildreth school teachers and administration\, Garden Club of Harvard floral arrangers and Board members and Fivesparks Board members are invited for a private reception to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Bloom N Art. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/10th-annual-bloom-n-art-private-reception/
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SUMMARY:Taiwan Mahjong for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Taiwan Mahjong is easy to learn and fun to play with friends. It is a four-player’s game but different than American version and doesn’t require to purchase a play card yearly. Once you know how\, you can play with anyone. Let’s grab a friend and learn it together. \nMeets on Saturday mornings 10:00am – 12:00pm: 3/28/2026\, 4/11/2026\, 4/18/2026\, 4/25/2026 (no class on 4/04/2026) \n$150 for 4 class series. \nTo sign up\, please contact the instructor\, Fay Childers at faychilders@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/taiwan-mahjong-for-beginners-2/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fay Childers":MAILTO:faychilders@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:10th Annual Bloom N Art Show
DESCRIPTION:In the tradition of prestigious museums\, the Garden Club of Harvard created a wonderful event celebrating the relationship between artwork and floral arrangements.  \nIn partnership with the Bromfield School Art Department and Fivesparks\, the Garden Club of Harvard is proud to present its 10th annual Bloom N Art show. This year we are celebrating the 10th year of an amazing collaboration and recognizing how it’s founder and all 10 years of amazing student and floral art.  Come and celebrate with us!  \nFree and open to the public\, this event highlights artwork created by middle and high school students from The Bromfield School.  This year\, we are excited to also include students from the Hildreth Elementary School. Artwork is paired with Garden Club members\, who interpret the artwork in amazing\, beautiful\, creative and unique floral arrangements. \nThis is a true multi-generational\, community-wide event!   \nBloom N Art is on view at Fivesparks Saturday\, March 28th from 10am-4pm and Sunday March 29th from 12-4pm.   \nThere is a private reception for student artists and their families\, school teachers and administration and the Garden Club of Harvard floral arrangers on Friday March 27th. The show is open for additional viewing by The Bromfield School classes\, students\, teachers and administrators on Monday\, March 30th. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/10th-annual-bloom-n-art-show/2026-03-28/
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