3rd Annual IGersBoston Gallery Event to Benefit Transition House, a Domestic Violence Agency That Works to Prevent and End Domestic Violence in Our Community
On the evening of Monday, October 22, The Fairmont Copley will be hosting the exclusive 2018 IGersBoston Gallery event. The gallery features over 100 stunning images of Boston and our home state of Massachusetts, taken by you – our talented community. Light bites, comfortable gallery space, elegant atmosphere, cash bar and the best hospitality awaits you courtesy of Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston’s historic landmark hotel located in the heart of Copley Square.
Doors will open and the auction will begin promptly at 7:00PM. Space is limited, so please purchase your tickets sooner rather than later.
Want to make a bigger difference? Ticket options include options to fund school supplies and provide rental assistance to make a difference in the lives of survivors of domestic violence.
For more information on this event, please click here.
About IGersBoston
The IGersBoston Instagram community was launched on April 1st, 2012 with their first ever Picture of the Day. Since then, they have grown to over 70,000 followers, posted nearly 2000 pictures and featured hundreds of people in the community who, with their talent and pictures, capture breathtaking views of Boston on a daily basis.
A never before seen pizza showdown is coming your way!
This fall at Eataly, some of New England’s most decorated athletes will trade their jerseys for pizzaioli (pizza maker) aprons and step up to our authentic Neapolitan wood-fired ovens. Pizza-making skills will be put to the test as each athlete competes for the title of “Best Pizzaiolo Pro.”
On October 24, athletes Rob Ninkovich and Jarvis Green of the New England Patriots will trade their jerseys for pizzaioli (pizza maker) aprons and step up to our authentic Neapolitan wood-fired ovens. Two of New England’s most decorated athletes will put their pizza-making skills to the test and compete for the title of “Best Pizzaioli Pro!” At the end of the night, guests can taste and vote for their favorite pizza as well as meet and have their photo taken with the guest athletes.
And the best part of all? Portions of proceeds from tickets and pizza sales will go to each athlete’s charity of choice. Jarvis Green’s charity of choice is the Pitt Hopkins Research Foundation (dedicated to finding a treatment and eventual cure for Pitt Hopkins Syndrome) and Rob Ninkovich’s charity of choice is The Light Foundation (helps youth achieve their highest potential by providing them with unique outdoor learning experiences).
Can’t make it to the event? Don’t worry! For the rest of the month, each athlete’s pizza will be featured on La Pizza & La Pasta’s menu for you to come by and try.
Join Bar Boulud Sommelier David Bérubé and special guest Emmanuel Lemoine for an educational four-course dining experience
On Friday, October 26, 2018, join Bar Boulud and Sommelier David Bérubé with special guest Emmanuel Lemoine, Château de Beaucastel US Export Director, for a memorable four-course dining experience.
One of the largest wine estates in the Rhône wine region of southeastern France, Château de Beaucastel has been managed by several generations of the Perrin family. The family maintains an impressive portfolio of wines, all of which showcase the complexity and diversity of terroirs of the Rhône region.
Emmanuel Lemoine will present five extraordinary wines including a rare white Chateauneuf-du-Pape. The winery’s 2016 vintage will make its first appearance in the market at the evening’s dinner.
Chef de Cuisine, Brian Arruda will prepare a menu to be served as follows:
Assorted Canapés
Coudoulet de Beaucastel White, Côtes du Rhône, 2014
Chilled Chestnut Velouté
comice pears, caviar, chives
Château de Beaucastel White 2016
Roasted Bone Marrow
garlic confit, pain de campagne, veal jus
Coudoulet de Beaucastel Red, Côtes du Rhône, 2016
Herb Crusted Lamb Saddle
root vegetable gratin, shallot confit, grain mustard jus
Château de Beaucastel 2015
Château de Beaucastel 2016
Cheeses with Chef’s selection of accompaniments
Saint-Marcellin, Beaufort, Bleu de Bresse
*(ticket price includes tax and gratuity)
Join the Pru for a Spooktacular Day of Fun the Sunday before Halloween!
Parents, bring your children to trick-or-treat at over 50 participating stores and restaurants. Other activities include face painting, magic shows, and activities by local Boston attractions.
Prudential Center’s nonprofit partner this year is The Play Brigade.
This year, they are proud to support Teal Pumpkin Project by providing non-food items at many of their stores for trick-or-treating. Check the map day-of for a list of stores handing out these goodies!
FAQ’s
WHERE IS IT?
Prudential Center, Center-wide! Activities will take place throughout the Center on the day of the event, so wear your walking shoes and wander around to experience all the spooky fun!
WHEN IS IT? Sunday, October 28
11:00 AM-1:00 PM: Trick-or-Treating
1:30 PM: Kids Concert (Outdoors; weather permitting.)
HOW DO I PARTICIPATE?
For a $5 donation to our nonprofit partner, The Play Brigade, your child gets a trick-or-treat bag to use for collecting candy at participating stores. You can purchase a ticket/bag in the following ways:
– Online (Bring your Eventbrite ticket with you day-of)
– Starting October 1 at the Concierge Desk
OR
– In-person early on the day of the event as bag sales start at 9:00 AM. Visit the check-in areas in Center Court or across from Earls Kitchen + Bar to make your donation, get a trick-or-treat bag and pick up a map of activities.
Activities include:
– Trick-or-Treat (11:00 AM-1:00 PM)
– Face Painting
– Magic Shows
– Kids Concert (weather-permitting)
– Children’s activities, details to come!
PARKING?
Parking for the day will be $18. Pick up a discounted parking pass on the day of the event at one of the check-in stations.
ACCESSIBILITY
Prudential Center is wheelchair accessible, with elevators located by entrances on Huntington Avenue, Boylston Street, by Lord & Taylor and California Pizza Kitchen, and via the Sheraton Boston hotel. A limited number of free wheelchair rentals are available from the Concierge Desk. Accessible parking spots are located in the garage on all levels.
The Back Bay Association Cordially Invites You to Attend a
Back Bay Update
Featuring Guest Speaker
William G. Gross
Commissioner
Boston Police Department
November 7, 2018
8:30 – 9:30 am
The Colonnade Hotel
120 Huntington Avenue
To RSVP, please click here or call 617.266.1991
*This is a members-only event
Calling all donut lovers! Join Post 390 for their 5th Annual Rise & Rumble Donut Throwdown.
Dig in to donuts from the city’s favorite pasty chefs, then vote for your favorite to be crowned the Rise & Rumble Champion. Tickets also include Post 390’s brunch buffet and coffee and espresso Bar. Cash bar available for bloody marys, mimosas, and any of your other favorite brunch beverages. Doors open at 11am and the championship belt will be passed on just before 2pm!
Here are this year’s competing restaurants:
Kick off the holiday season with child-friendly activities and festive treat with the Catered Affair and Boston Public Library Candy Cane Tea!
Photo: Eventbrite
The hanging of the Christmas wreaths, the lighting of the Menorah, the smell of cookies baking in the oven. The Catered Affair has a deep affection for holiday traditions. That’s why we’ve created one of our own right here at The Boston Public Library. Our Annual Candy Cane Tea is a free community event that brings families together to kick off the holiday season with child-friendly activities, delightful treats and a festive traditional tea prior to the popular Copley Square tree lighting ceremony.
The Catered Affair at the Boston Public Library is happy to invite you to join them for this unique Boston holiday activity and family tradition. The Candy Cane Tea is free and open to the community, drawing children of all ages with seasonal activities and seasonal food and drink.
Join them for a fun-filled afternoon that celebrates all of the joyful traditions of Christmas, Hannukah and Kwanzaa. Kids can partake in a variety of festive holiday-themed crafts, listen to book readings dedicated to the season, and enjoy a true tea experience from The Catered Affair. Featured treats include:
- Peppermint Bark
- Gingerbread
- Sugar Cookies
- Hot Chocolate
- Candy Apple Juice & more!
Add the Candy Cane Tea at the Boston Public Library to your holiday traditions this year and start out with a warm, festive afternoon before heading out to enjoy the Copley Square tree lighting ceremony.
Due to the popularity of this event, the organizers will be distributing tickets via raffle. REGISTERING IN THIS EVENT WILL ONLY ENROLL YOU IN THE RAFFLE. They will be giving away 200 tickets to randomly selected winners registered to this event. Winners will be notified on 11/13 via email, so please be sure to provide your email address when registering. You can request up to 4 tickets with your entry.
If you are a winner, you will have until Tues., November 21st to register your tickets and secure your spot at this year’s Candy Cane Tea. Note: you may only register for the number of tickets you requested in your raffle entry—we want to make sure all families selected to attend will have their requested tickets!
Click here to register for your chance at tickets!
Kick off the holiday season in Copley Square with Santa Claus, Rudolph, and more!
This free event will feature appearances by Mayor Walsh, Santa Claus, and Rudolph along with musical performances by vocalist Mark “sing” Robertson, the Boston Children’s Chorus, the Boston Pops Brass Quintet, and Berklee College of Music‘s own Natalie Daniela Castro Diaz.
The Old South Church bell will toll when the tree is illuminated. Light refreshments will be provided by local businesses New England Coffee, and HP Hood LLC. Fairmont Copley Plaza will host a family reception immediately following for all in attendance. The reception will include cookie decorating, photos with Santa and treats from the Fairmont Copley Plaza.
Even more festivities will take place in and around Copley Square on November 26. The Boston Public Library and The Catered Affair will host a Storytime and Candy Cane Tea at the library from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The tea is free but reservations are required by calling (617) 859-2272.
For additional information please call the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at (617) 635-4505. To learn more about The Friends of Copley Square, please visit www.friendsofcopleysquare.org.
Join Alice’s Table and Trunk Club for an evening of fashion, floral arranging, and fun!
Learn the art of flower arranging for your holiday table, explore all that the Club House at Trunk Club Boston has to offer! Get your holiday fashion vibes going with this beautiful event with cocktails, bites, flower arranging and fashion!
The flower arranging can take anywhere from one to two hours, depending on the complexity and format of the arrangement. Alice’s Table provides aprons for you to wear for the duration of the event. Working with flowers can be messy, so make sure to wear something you won’t mind getting a little dirty.
You don’t need to bring anything out of the ordinary with you – we provide the flowers, vases, and tools you will need to create your arrangement.
Trunk Club is a Nordstrom Company that delivers style to your door. You can also meet a stylist at one of their amazing clubhouses! Trunk Club stylists are men and women who understand that the right wardrobe can help you land the job, feel more confident, or simply free up time for more important things than shopping. And yes, they’re real people—you can meet your stylist at a Clubhouse!
Purchased tickets but something came up? You can transfer your ticket to another class as long as you contact us at least 48 hours before the event. Please note we do not offer refunds per Alice’s Table’s refund policy.
To learn more about Trunk Club, please click here.
The perfect event for book lovers — all benefitting the Boston Public Library!
The City-Wide Friends of the Boston Public Library will host a book sale from 10am to 4pm. Most books are $1-$2, and they have something for everyone- mystery, romance, biography, history, art, science, cooking, and a ton of books for kids! If you’re more musically inclined, we have sheet music, records, and CDs.
Too many books? Bring donations to the sale! Or, if it’s one bag of books, drop them at the circulation desk anytime- just make sure they’re labeled City-Wide Friends. If you have a larger donation, call us at (617) 859-2341 and they’ll make an appointment for drop-off.
All proceeds from these sales are used to purchase equipment and sponsor programs for the BPL.
For more information on the FrIends or to make sure you never miss a sale, follow them on Facebook (Facebook.com/citywidefriends) or Twitter (@cwfbpl) or check out our website at citywidefriendsbpl.org.
