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Oct
20
Fri
A Night Out for Napa Valley
Oct 20 @ 6:30 pm

Four Courses, One Great Cause

On October 20, Fleming’s will host a special dining experience with a menu inspired by Napa Valley. Some of the most wonderful Napa wines will be paired with dishes in their signature style of cuisine. A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to the United Way of the Wine Country to directly help with the relief efforts.

The Napa Valley Wine Harvest
Pairing Experience

First Course

ROASTED GOLDEN BEETS
Goat cheese, toasted pistachios, fresh microgreens drizzled with a lemon balsamic vinaigrette
Paired with Schramsberg, Blanc de Blancs North Coast

Second Course

SAN FRANCISCO BAY SEAFOOD CIOPPINO
Chilean sea bass and jumbo shrimp over hearty gnocchi and roasted tomato broth
paired with Franciscan Oakville Estate, Chardonnay Napa Valley

Third Course

VINTNER’S FILET
sautéed mushroom medley, Napa herb hollandaise, and merlot salt
Paired with Oberonm Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Feb
24
Sun
Ellie Fund’s Red Carpet Gala at Fairmont Copley Plaza
Feb 24 @ 5:30 pm – 11:00 pm

Didn’t get your invite to the Oscars? It’s just as well because the Ellie Fund is hosting their 23rd Annual Red Carpet Gala the same evening with an epic awards watching party and tasting event.

On Sunday, February 24th, head on over to the Fairmont Copley Plaza to join Boston’s top movers & shakers in a celebration of film, philanthropy and food from some of the city’s best chefs. You’ll have the chance to meet Stefano Zimei of Chopps American Bar & GrillDelio Susi of SulmonaPatrick McRell of Our FathersTatiana Rosana of Outlook at the EnvoySean MacAlpine of City TableStan Hilbert owner of ForageEfe Onoglu of Nahita and Brian Mercury of Oak + Rowan.

In addition to the chef stations, there’ll be a cocktail reception, silent & live auctions, streaming of the awards show straight from Hollywood, dancing and live music. The night is all in support of the nonprofit’s mission to help breast cancer patients with transportation, light housekeeping, grocery assistance and more. Tickets are $300 per person, and you can reserve an entire table if you’ve got a group of eight — get more details and find the tickets this way.

Photos and text from Boston Chefs

Mar
12
Tue
An Evening with Renée Fleming at French Cultural Center
Mar 12 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Join the French Cultural Center for an intimate dinner and conversation with renowned opera and Broadway star Renée Fleming.

About Renée Fleming

COVER_briottetRenée Fleming is one of the most highly-acclaimed singers of our time. Winner of four Grammy® awards, she was presented with the National Medal of Arts by President Obama in 2013. In 2014, she became the first classical artist ever to sing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl, and she has sung for momentous occasions from the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony to the Diamond Jubilee Concert for Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace.

Renée earned a Tony Award nomination for her performance in the 2018 Broadway production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel. Her recent tour schedule has included concerts in New York, London, Vienna, Paris, Madrid, Tokyo, and Beijing. She is heard on the soundtracks of the Best Picture Oscar winner The Shape of Water and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, and as the singing voice of Roxane, played by Julianne Moore, in the film of the best-selling novel Bel Canto. As Artistic Advisor to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, she spearheads a collaboration with the National Institutes of Health focused on music, health, and neuroscience.

Renée’s most recent album Renée Fleming: Broadway was released in September by Decca. She has recorded everything from complete operas and song recitals to indie rock, jazz, and the soundtrack of The Lord of the Rings. Among Renée’s awards are the Fulbright Lifetime Achievement Medal, France’s Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur, Germany’s Cross of the Order of Merit, and Sweden’s Polar Music Prize.

http://www.reneefleming.com

About Mosaïque

COVER_briottetCultural programs are at the core of the French Cultural Center’s mission to promote the vibrant growth of Francophone cultures and the French language in New England. From art exhibits, concerts, and film screenings to author talks and children’s workshops, we continually seek to welcome experts in various cultural fields to provide a window onto the diverse cultures of the Francophone world.

Support Cultural Programming in Boston

Gifts made in honor of the Mosaïque Award Ceremony are 100% tax-deductible and provide critical support for cultural programming at the French Cultural Center.

Make checks payable to: French Cultural Center
Mail to: French Cultural Center
Attn: Joyce Grippen, Director of Development 
53 Marlborough Street
Boston, MA 02116

Apr
23
Tue
Rebuilding Notre-Dame de Paris at the French Cultural Center
Apr 23 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

An evening of remembrance, community, and support.

In light of the recent fire at Notre-Dame de Paris, the French Cultural Center will host an evening to honor and celebrate this iconic landmark. 

Professor Antoine Picon of the Harvard University Graduate School of Design will join us for a presentation on the marvelous architecture of Notre-Dame de Paris, including what was lost in the fire, and its significance today.

The 25-minute presentation will be followed by a reception with light refreshments. Guests will have the opportunity to make a donation to support restoration efforts – from $5 to $5,000, every dollar counts!

All donations will benefit the Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris, an organization dedicated to restoring this iconic cathedral.

Click here to RSVP.

May
10
Fri
Cocktails and Collecting Kickoff at Copley Society of Art
May 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Enjoy cocktails, a photo booth, refreshments and networking with young professionals all while learning what Co|So Circle events entail.

Have fun at an elegant cocktail party while getting an exclusive evening preview of our Fresh Paint artwork. Over 70 Fresh Paint works will be available for attendees to place early silent auction bids before the Gala on May 16th.

During the event, there will be a live artist demonstration, and the artwork created that night will be raffled off at the end of the evening!

May
16
Thu
31st Fresh Paint Auction & Gala at Copley Society of Art
May 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Fresh Paint is Copley Society of Art’s largest and most important fundraiser of the year.

Come score original works of art by over 70 artists in our silent auction, as well as various raffle prizes.

Interested in becoming a Fresh Paint sponsor? Email CoSo at info@copleysociety.org for more information. Individual sponsorship opportunities for Fresh Paint will include your name on the gala program and their website.

Feb
6
Thu
Conspire Coworking Open House
Feb 6 @ 7:30 am – 8:30 pm

Revolutionize the way you work. Join The Revolution for a complementary day of co-working and see what makes Conspire so special.

Conspire at The Revolution is here to take care of you so you can take care of business.

Conspire is a creative space where classic Boston comfort meets modern coworking. With everything from a TV lounge to red-velvet booths and a private Think Tank boardroom, brains can’t help but buzz here.

Stay fueled with unlimited coffee, tea and water throughout the day. Plus, the essentials: WiFi, printing, bag check, full gym featuring a Peloton bike and shower access.

Conspire offers 3 different tiers of memberships, daily, weekly and monthly and are designed to fit your busy schedule.

Sign up for a weekly membership during the open house and get an extra day on the house!

Bring your business card to enter to win some killer prizes. Raffle items include; a free night stay at The Revolution Hotel and a free 5 day membership to Conspire. 

To learn more about The Revolution, please click here.

Mar
18
Wed
Co|So Workshop: Create Eye Catching Acrylics with Chris Firger
Mar 18 @ 9:30 am – Mar 20 @ 4:30 pm

During this 3-day studio workshop Chris Firger will share a variety of the techniques he uses to create bold, dynamic, and eye-catching work.

During this 3-day studio workshop Chris Firger will share a variety of the techniques he uses to create bold, dynamic, and eye-catching works with acrylic paint. For experienced painters and beginners alike, this class will explore subjects such as composition, brushwork, layering, even varnishing, all with the goal of bringing more life to each painting you work on. Each day students can expect a lesson and demonstration from the artist in the morning, followed by painting and one on one instruction in the afternoon. Students will be responsible for bringing their own painting supplies (*see below), lunch, and reference photos. To purchase tickets click here.

The program will run Wednesday March 18 – Friday March 20, 2020. 9:30 – 4:30 with a one hour lunch break each day.

Tuition is $300 ($250 for Artist Members of the Copley Society of Art and $275 for Patrons and Young Collectors. Please call the gallery to apply your discount to the workshop tuition fee)

Enrollment: Registration is open from December 15 to March 10. Workshop is limited to 14 students.

*A full supply list and syllabus will be provided upon registration. If you would like more details or if you have additional questions please contact either Chris Firger at christopher.firger@gmail.com or the gallery at info@copleysociety.org

Apr
1
Wed
Terra Wine Dinner: A tour of the hills of Valtellina
Apr 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Ascend to Terra for a multi-course dinner under the stars (with wine pairings!) for a culinary tour of the valley.

Ascend to Terra for a multi-course dinner under the stars (with wine pairings!) for a culinary tour of the valley with one of the region’s most celebrated producers: Nino Negri. The former winemaker’s daughter herself, Sara Maule, who now resides locally, will guide you through this captivating landscape and introduce the traditions of Valtellina.

The Valtellina is an Alpine valley in Northern Lombardy, just below the border with Switzerland, that was carved out by the mighty river Adda.  The valley lies in between the Rhaetian Alps to the north and the Bergamo Alps to the south.

Nino Negri, located in this very valley, was established in 1897 is one of Italy’s most celebrated producers in the Valtellina.  The winery operates to this day in a centuries old castle, and uses the original cellars with natural underground temperature control to age their wines.

Each wine will be perfectly paired to savory courses like Pizzoccheri alla Valtellinese, a traditional Alpine pasta dish. You will dive into flame-kissed flavors of the seasonal ingredients prepared over Terra’s famous wood-fire grill as you discover the stories and history behind the dishes and wine.

Get your tickets for this magical night of vino, food, and a storied tour of Valtellina—without leaving Boston—on April 1st!

For more about Terra, please click here.

Apr
7
Tue
Ligurian Tasting Dinner at Eataly
Apr 7 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

During this multi-course dinner, Eataly will take you on a journey through the flavors of Liguria’s coastal towns.

Home to the famed Cinque Terre, Liguria’s turquoise coastline is dotted with some of the most beautiful spots in Italy. And right up there with the breathtaking views are fresh flavors of the coast!

During this multi-course dinner, Eataly will take you on a journey through the flavors of Liguria’s coastal towns. From focaccia to pesto Genovese, some of their favorite staples come from this Tyrrhenian gem. Enjoy fresh pesto made in the true Genovese-style using a mortar and taste some of the most traditional seafood prepared by their chef. The four savory courses will allow you to travel through Liguria as you discover the unique traditions of this maritime region. The dinner will end on a sweet note with a final fifth course handcrafted by their expert pastry team.

And because an authentic Italian dinner is incomplete without vino, the dinner will also feature optional wine pairings available for purchase and selected by their Beverage Manager Gregg Guertin. Liguria’s native varietals include Vermentino, Dolcetto, and Sangiovese.

Spring is in the air! Don’t miss this tasting experience as you take a trip to Liguria’s coast celebrating their fresh ingredients (without ever leaving Boston)!

For more about Eataly Boston, please click here.


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