Jazz it up
The Parish Jazz Band will perform a virtual livestream concert Sunday, Nov. 14, 3 p.m., to benefit the Virginia Thurston Healing Garden. The PJB is affiliated with the First Parish Church of Stow and Acton, playing music from the Great American Songbook, bebop, and Latin jazz. Registration is open to the public, free of charge, with suggested donation of $10. For more details and to register, visit www.healinggardensupport.org. The Healing Garden is an educational nonprofit organization dedicated to providing integrative cancer care.
Exhibits, classes, activities at Fivesparks
Fivesparks is located at 7 Fairbank Street. Get more information and register for all classes via the calendar at fivesparks.org.
- New exhibit in the Little Art Gallery: “Thankful Feast.”
- Power Vinyasa Yoga, Tuesdays through Dec. 7, 6:30 p.m.
- Exhibit: “Mediated Landscapes,” through Saturday, Dec. 18.
- Design a 3-D scene, felting: for kids 9 to 12, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 4 p.m.
- Wet-felted napkin rings: for ages 9 through adult, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 6 p.m.
- Youth Theater Workshop: two-day workshop on school half-days, Monday, Nov. 22 and Tuesday, Nov. 23.
- Mindfulness for Children class: Two workshops, Saturdays, Nov. 20 and Dec. 4 and 11, 10 a.m.
At the library
- Saturday Storytime, ages 3 to 7. Saturday, Nov. 13, 10:30 a.m. Outdoors on the library lawn.
- Write Stuff writing group, fourth through sixth grades. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 4 p.m. Limited to 12 children who are Harvard residents/HES students. Register at childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org. This group will meet outdoors on the library lawn (in case of rain, it will meet virtually via Zoom).
- Craft program on the library lawn, ages 8 and up. Tissue paper flowers, Thursday, Nov. 18, 4 p.m. Limited to eight children who must be 8+. Register by sending an email to childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org.
- Children’s literature book discussion group for grownups: Thursday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m. November’s books are Molly Bang’s “Picture This: How Pictures Work” and an assortment of picture books. Email childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org to be added to the email list for this group. Limited to grownups with a Harvard/HES connection. This book group will meet virtually via Zoom.
- Teen Dungeons and Dragons group: Thursday, Nov. 18, 3:15 p.m. To join the email list, email the teen librarian at jhayes@cwmars.org or call the library at (978) 456-4114.
- Teen Connections book group: Thursday, Nov. 18, 6:45 p.m. For teens in grades 7 to 12 and the adults in their lives. Meets virtually once a month. To join the email list, email the teen librarian at jhayes@cwmars.org or call the library at (978) 456-4114.
- Teen book group, grades 7 to 9: Tuesday, Nov. 30, 4 p.m. Meets virtually once a month. To join the email list, email the teen librarian at jhayes@cwmars.org or call the library at (978) 456-4114.
Learn about Harvard’s history
Longtime resident Carlene Phillips will talk about her recent book, “A Common History: The Story of Harvard’s Identity,” Sunday, Nov. 14, 4 p.m., at Fivesparks, 7 Fairbank Street. Phillips will relate stories from the book, sign copies, and take questions, comments, and stories from the audience. The book will be for sale for $25.
Conservation Trust to meet
Harvard Conservation Trust’s annual meeting takes place Wednesday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m. at the Harvard Historical Society, 215 Still River Road. Lindsay Randall, curator at the Robert S. Peabody Institute at Phillips Academy, will speak on Harvard and the Nashoba Valley’s rich indigenous history spanning 15,000 years. The collaboration between the HCT and Bromfield community service program will also be discussed. Proof of vaccination and masks are required. Register at bit.ly/HCTannualmeeting. Event is for HCT members and Bromfield parents only. To become a member visit https://harvardconservation trust.org.
Make yourself comfortable
The Women’s Business Network will meet Thursday Nov. 18, 7:15 p.m. via Zoom to discuss “Comfortable in Your Skin and Naturally You on Camera” with Linda Ugelow, on overcoming anxiety. WBN is a local volunteer-run networking group of 60 women in small businesses, professional practices, nonprofits, and the arts who meet monthly for mutual support, education, and networking. Guests are welcome. To get the Zoom link or for more information, contact Deb Oliva at dboliva@charter.net or (617) 543-1208.
Reimagining the string band
Fivesparks, 7 Fairbank Street, and notloB Parlour Concerts welcome Noah y Maurizio’s Acoustic Nomads, Saturday, Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m., who bring their varied backgrounds in traditional and contemporary music and Appalachian, Venezuelan, Brazilian, and jazz influences. Suggested donation: under 18 and seniors, $15; adults, $20. Reservations strongly suggested at https://tinyurl.com/9ne59mn9.
Erin Ash Sullivan in concert
Harvard’s own singer-songwriter Erin Ash Sullivan will perform at Fivesparks, 7 Fairbank Street, Sunday, Nov. 21, at 3 p.m. Sullivan’s music focuses on the power of story to build connection; her solo album, “We Can Hear Each Other,” was released in May of 2021 featuring the single “Fireflies.” Admission is $20. Visit bit.ly/3mxinxU for more information.
OUT OF TOWN
Orthodox art exhibit
The Museum of Russian Icons, 203 Union Street, Clinton, presents “Icons For Our Time: Orthodox Art from Around the World,” now through April 3, 2022. The exhibit features 15 icons by contemporary painters from around the world. Masks are required for all visitors. Learn more at museumofrussianicons.org/current-exhibitions.
New England art and artists
The Lancaster Community Center and the Lancaster Cultural Council will host “The Beauty Around Us,” an open, juried exhibition showcasing area artists, at the Lancaster Town Hall, 695 Main Street, Lancaster, Friday, Nov. 12 to Sunday, Nov. 21. The opening reception will be held Friday, Nov. 12, 6 to 9 p.m., with food and drinks from local restaurants and live acoustic music by Boston-based musician Chris Hersch. All works are for sale, from $50 to $2,000. For more information and daily hours, visit Lccfallart2021.squarespace.com.
Scottish fiddle and guitar at Indian Hill
“Fiddle Fall” continues with the Jenna Moynihan and Owen Marshall Duo performing “Traditional Meets Contemporary: Scottish Fiddle and Guitar,” Saturday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m., at Blackman Hall, Indian Hill Music, 36 King Street, Littleton. Tickets are $25. Learn more and purchase advance online tickets at sforce.co/3mUwrBy.
Tenor Fred VanNess performs in Stow
The Sounds of Stow Chorus and Orchestra will perform Sunday, Nov. 21, 2 p.m. at the Hale Middle School, 55 Hartley Road, Stow. Featured will be works by Thomas Ades, Ola Gjello, Adolphus Hailstork (featuring tenor Fred VanNess), and Christopher Tin. Audience members must be fully vaccinated and masked and bring proof of vaccination to the concert. Tickets available at soundsofstow.org. For more details and information, email info@soundsofstow.org or call 978-707-9887.
Mechanics Hall concert
The New England Symphony Orchestra season continues with a “Festive Baroque and Beyond” concert at Mechanics Hall, 321 Main Street, Worcester, Saturday, Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. The program features selections by J.S. Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, and Georg Phillip Telemann. Also appearing will be the Worcester Children’s Chorus and soprano soloist Elaine Daiber. Music Director Roderick MacDonald will give a preconcert talk for ticketholders at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available at newenglandsymphony.org or from the Mechanics Hall box office at 508-752-0888.
