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SUMMARY:Birds!
DESCRIPTION:Fivesparks and the Boxborough Birders present BIRDS!\, a curated art exhibition exploring and celebrating the wonder\, beauty\, and diversity of birds.\n \nFeaturing works that interpret the theme of BIRDS! that reflect not only birds themselves\, but also their habits\, homes\, interactions\, impacts\, and traces. Come enjoy wonderful bird-themed artwork by local\, regional and artists across the USA in a variety of mediums.\n \nParticipate in bird-themed programs\, all during prime bird-watching\, migratory season. You can see all the Birds! exhibit-related events HERE. \n \nOn view April 18 – May 30\, 2026.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/birds/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:BIRDS,exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T100000
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SUMMARY:Music is Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Age-old practices of meditation\, such as Zen\, remain an effective means of promoting stress-reduction and attaining self-awareness.  \nThis series\, entitled “Music is Meditation\,” will explore the possibilities of using “musical mantras” in the place of verbal ones in the practice of collective meditation.  \nEach session will entail two 20-minute meditation periods\, each employing recurrent musical motives or tranquil meandering themes\, played on keyboard\, as a focus for inward centering.  \nThe first meeting will begin with a brief introduction to the practice of collective meditation.  \nParticipants should wear comfortable clothing\, and bring a small mat if intending to sit on the floor. Chairs will be provided.  \nMusic is Meditation will meet weekly at 9:00am- 10:00am on Friday mornings for 4 sessions (April 3\, 10\, 17 and May 1\, skipping April 24 for school break)\nFee for the 4 class series is $50.\nClick HERE to Register for Music is Meditation
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/music-is-meditation/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Moll":MAILTO:moll_kn@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T112007
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SUMMARY:Birds! Exhibit Event - Birds\, Bats & Bugs: The Underlying Unity of Flight Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Birds\, Bats & Bugs: The Underlying Unity of Flight\, Richard Fichera.  \nRichard’s background spans 50 years in the computer industry with strong interests in a number of related technical fields and an undergraduate engineering\, math and science background at UC Berkeley. His interest in birds began about 7 years ago when he retired and immediately took the Cornell Bird Biology course. \nRichard’s curiosity about avian flight was piqued when he attended a lecture at Joppa Flats in Newburyport where a statement was made that bats use a different mechanism than birds to fly and somehow “swim” through the air. Richard dug into this topic using his technical background to explore animal flight mechanics\, and developed this presentation both as a way to educate himself and share his learning with others.  \nJoin us at Fivesparks during the Birds! Exhibit to learn about flight from Richard\, member of the Boxborough Birders.  \nThis lecture is FREE for all to attend.  Friday\, May 8\, 7pm.  \nThe Birds! curated art exhibit as well as the corresponding bird-related events and programs were planned in partnership with the Boxborough Birders Group. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/birds-exhibit-event-birds-bats-bugs-the-underlying-unity-of-flight-lecture/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:BIRDS,speaking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T112007
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T112326Z
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SUMMARY:Birds! Exhibit Event: Guided Bird Walk with the Boxborough Birders at Fruitlands
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 16\n7:00 AM – 10:00 AM\nFruitlands Museum\, Harvard \nJoin the Boxborough Birders Group and Brookline Bird Club for a guided bird walk on the Fruitlands grounds. We will look for resident species including Indigo Bunting\, Savannah Sparrow\, Hermit Thrush\, Scarlet Tanager\, Veery\, Blue-headed Vireo\, Wild Turkey\, American Kestrel\, and a variety of warblers. \nExpect to walk about two miles on trails through meadows and woods\, with some steep sections. Prepare for ticks. We will bird at the meeting location for about 30 minutes so any latecomers can catch up. \nMeeting place: Top parking lot at Fruitlands Museum\, 102 Prospect Hill Road\, Harvard. \nLeaders: Sandy Oxley\, Al Sgroi \nHow to join: Please contact Sandy Oxley (cassandra.oxley@gmail.com) to receive up-to-date communication for this event. You don’t need to be a member of Boxborough Birders to join\, and the walk is free!  \nDirections\neBird Hotspot \nThe group will visit Fivesparks after the walk to view the art exhibit Birds!  \nThe Birds! curated art exhibit as well as the corresponding bird-related events and programs were planned in partnership with the Boxborough Birders Group. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/guided-bird-walk-with-boxborough-birders/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:BIRDS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boxborough Birders":MAILTO:cassandra.oxley@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T190000
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SUMMARY:Birds! Exhibit Event: Night Owl Night - PJ Storytime Author Visit & Activity
DESCRIPTION:Children and caregivers\, come to Fivesparks for a fun bird-themed PJ Storytime!  \nChildren learn fun facts about owls and try out their owl voices before a reading by author Susan Edwards Richmond of her Mass Book Award Honor title\, NIGHT OWL NIGHT.  \nIn the story\, Sova follows her dream of encountering a favorite animal in the wild and helping her scientist mother gather information to protect it.  \nParticipants are invited to chat with Susan after the reading and create an owl mask or puppet to take home. \nFriday\, May 29\, 6:30pm. $10/child or $20 for families with 3 or more children/family. This program is great for kiddos 3-8 years old\, but older and younger siblings and caregivers are welcome\, wearing your favorite PJs!\nREGISTER HERE\n \nThis workshop is being offered as part of the Birds! exhibit on view at Fivesparks from April 18 – May 30\, 2026. \n \nSusan Edwards Richmond is the award-winning author of The Great Pollinator Count\, selected as an NSTA-CBC best STEM Book of the Year.  Her other picture books include Bioblitz! Counting Critters\, Bird Count\, and Night Owl Night\, a Massachusetts Book Award Honor Title and a Bank Street college of Education Best Children’s Book selection.  Bird Count won the International Literacy Association’s Primary Fiction Award and is a Mathical Honor Book.  Susan is also the author of Science Play\, an activity book for preschoolers in Storey Publishing’s Busy Little Hands series. \n \nA passionate birder and naturalist\, Susan has taught preschool on a farm and wildlife sanctuary in eastern Massachusetts for more than a decade.  She is happies exploring natural habitats with her husband and two daughters\, and learns the native wildlife wherever she travels. \n \n\n \nThe Birds! curated art exhibit as well as the corresponding bird-related events and programs were planned in partnership with the Boxborough Birders Group. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/birds-exhibit-event-night-owl-night-pj-storytime-author-visit-activity/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:BIRDS,kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T120000
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SUMMARY:Birds! Exhibit Event: Live Bird Show!
DESCRIPTION:Don’t Miss This!  Come to Fivesparks to see the Birds! exhibit one last time and be marveled by some REAL feathered friends! \nJoin Bethany Boucher of Amazing Animal Ambassadors to learn about a wide range of birds from parrots\, birds of prey and more. \nSome of the birds you might see include a macaw\, cockatoo\, kookaburra\, green aracari\, great horned owl\, red tailed hawk and raven. \n \nThis is a special event to mark the end of our art exhibit Birds!  \nThe event is $5 per person\, all ages. Registration is required to ensure enough space for everyone.    \nThe Birds! curated art exhibit as well as the corresponding bird-related events and programs were planned in partnership with the Boxborough Birders Group. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/birds-exhibit-event-live-bird-show/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:BIRDS,kids,live,speaking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T112007
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SUMMARY:Birds! Last day to view
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the amazing celebration of Birds! \nLast day to view is Saturday\, May 30\, 2026. 12:00-4:00pm. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/birds-last-day-to-view/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:BIRDS,exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720
DTSTAMP:20260430T112007
CREATED:20260312T234524Z
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SUMMARY:Dialogues in Dual Languages
DESCRIPTION:When people speak in different languages\, how do they develop empathy and understanding? When the world is full of noise and misinformation\, how do we learn to listen and to hear each other?  This show presents thirteen pairs of visual artists and poets in collaborations that seek to illuminate\, advance\, reflect and resonate with one another.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/dialogues-in-dual-languages/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T112007
CREATED:20260312T234909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T235257Z
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit Reception: Dialogues in Dual Languages
DESCRIPTION:Join Fivesparks in celebrating the 13 artist & poet pairs that comprise Dialogues in Dual Languages.  \nSunday\, June 14\, 3-5pm.  \nWhen people speak in different languages\, how do they develop empathy and understanding? When the world is full of noise and misinformation\, how do we learn to listen and to hear each other?  This show presents thirteen pairs of visual artists and poets in collaborations that seek to illuminate\, advance\, reflect and resonate with one another. \n 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/are-exhibit-reception-dialogues-in-dual-languages/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T112007
CREATED:20260312T235148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T235220Z
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SUMMARY:Last day to View: Dialogues in Dual Languages
DESCRIPTION:When people speak in different languages\, how do they develop empathy and understanding? When the world is full of noise and misinformation\, how do we learn to listen and to hear each other?  This show presents thirteen pairs of visual artists and poets in collaborations that seek to illuminate\, advance\, reflect and resonate with one another.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/last-day-to-view-dialogues-in-dual-languages/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTSTAMP:20260430T112007
CREATED:20260313T011639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T011639Z
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SUMMARY:Marks of Distinction - Central Mass Pastel Society National Juried Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the 2026 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. \nOn view August 25 – September 25\, 2026.  \nReception & Awards Ceremony\, open to all\, Sunday\, September 13\, 2026. \n2:00-4:00pm. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/marks-of-distinction-central-mass-pastel-society-national-juried-art-show/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T112007
CREATED:20260313T011906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T011906Z
UID:10003043-1789308000-1789315200@www.fivesparks.org
SUMMARY:Marks of Distinction - Central Mass Pastel Society Juried Art Show Reception & Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Reception & Awards Ceremony \nSunday\, September 13\, 2026 \nLight refreshments served\, open to all. 2:00-4:00pm. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/marks-of-distinction-central-mass-pastel-society-juried-art-show-reception-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T112007
CREATED:20260313T012046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T012046Z
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SUMMARY:Marks of Distinction - Central Mass Pastel Society National Juried Art Show - Last day to view
DESCRIPTION:Last day to view the National Juried Art Show\, Marks of Distinction presented by the Central Mass Pastel Society.  \n 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/marks-of-distinction-central-mass-pastel-society-national-juried-art-show-last-day-to-view/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261129
DTSTAMP:20260430T112007
CREATED:20260407T203346Z
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SUMMARY:Agnes Abbot: Rediscovering a Local Treasure
DESCRIPTION:Agnes Abbot: Rediscovering a Local Treasure\nWe are honored to share the work of a beloved local artist whose creative spirit continues to live on through her art. Each piece reflects her unique vision\, passion\, and connection to the community\, offering a glimpse into the world as she saw it. By making her artwork available\, we hope to celebrate her legacy and allow others to experience the beauty and meaning she brought to her craft. \nWhether you are discovering her work for the first time or have long admired her talent\, these pieces serve as a lasting tribute to a life devoted to artistic expression.”
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/agnes-abbot-rediscovery-a-local-treasure/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:exhibit
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