Women’s Lunch Place Presents Grammy Award-Winner Lori McKenna to Benefit Women Experiencing Homelessness and Poverty
This concert benefitting the Women’s Lunch Place (67 Newbury Street) will be held in the Sanctuary inside the Church of the Covenant.
Lori McKenna is one of Nashville’s most in-demand country songwriters. Her songs have been cut by artists such as Alison Krauss, Reba, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw and Keith Urban. Like Hunter Hayes’ “I Want Crazy,” Little Big Town’s “Girl Crush,” “Your Side of the Bed” and “Sober”? She’s the powerhouse behind those, as well.
Her credits landed her five Boston Music Awards, as well as featured performances at the Sundance Film Festival and the Newport Folk Festival. Along with her successes as a songwriter, McKenna released eight critically acclaimed studio albums. Her latest album, Numbered Doors was named by Rolling Stone as one of the 40 Best Country Albums of 2014.
About Women’s Lunch Place
Women’s Lunch Place cares for Boston’s most vulnerable women with dignity, fostering their resilience and empowering them to pursue their dreams. Last year, they prepared and served 85,575 meals to over 1,300 individual women. Medical care is provided free by Healthcare Without Walls. Advocates and support staff assist women in crisis, struggling with domestic violence, addiction, mental illness, or the stress of being homeless. Women interested in pursuing employment, housing, and other opportunities use the resource center and library, which provides access to computers and phones, free Wi-Fi, the Internet, and office supplies. The Creative Expression Program offers classes in painting and drawing, photography, sewing and knitting, and writing. Additional classes are offered in yoga, meditation, and wellness to provide women the chance to heal and respite from the stressors of poverty and loneliness.
For more information about Women’s Lunch Place, please click here.
Fall is cool and all… but honestly, what would it be without pumpkin spice!?
It’s the flavor of the season that you don’t even need to be #basic to obsess over… and it’s coming to City Table in a BIG way!
City Table is devoting an entire weekend to the sacred pumpkin spice– their special themed menu will be available on both Saturday & Sunday from 10am – 2pm (in addition to their regular brunch menu). They will offer a variety of mouthwatering #pumpkinspice creations, both sweet and savory. From french toast to pasta, they’ve covered it all– check out some of their offerings below!
Cocktail specials coming soon – head to bit.ly/pumpkinspicemenu to view the menu on their website.
Food Specials:
Pumpkin Spice Beignets
– Cinnamon sugar, espresso crème anglaise for dipping
Basic Parfait
Housemade granola, pumpkin spice yogurt, fresh berries
OMG (Oh My Gourd)
Two eggs baked in an acorn squash, smoked maple bacon
Maple French Totes
Griddled sourdough French toast, maple pecan topping,
cinnamon whipped cream, bourbon syrup
#PumpkinRavioli
Candied walnuts, fresh sage, smoked maple cream
Fall is cool and all… but honestly, what would it be without pumpkin spice!?
It’s the flavor of the season that you don’t even need to be #basic to obsess over… and it’s coming to City Table in a BIG way!
City Table is devoting an entire weekend to the sacred pumpkin spice– their special themed menu will be available on both Saturday & Sunday from 10am – 2pm (in addition to their regular brunch menu). They will offer a variety of mouthwatering #pumpkinspice creations, both sweet and savory. From french toast to pasta, they’ve covered it all– check out some of their offerings below!
Cocktail specials coming soon – head to bit.ly/pumpkinspicemenu to view the menu on their website.
Food Specials:
Pumpkin Spice Beignets
– Cinnamon sugar, espresso crème anglaise for dipping
Basic Parfait
Housemade granola, pumpkin spice yogurt, fresh berries
OMG (Oh My Gourd)
Two eggs baked in an acorn squash, smoked maple bacon
Maple French Totes
Griddled sourdough French toast, maple pecan topping,
cinnamon whipped cream, bourbon syrup
#PumpkinRavioli
Candied walnuts, fresh sage, smoked maple cream
Celebrate 20 Years of Sex and the City with The Lenox
What better way to celebrate 20 years since our first introduction to the fabulous four than their religious weekend practice… Brunch!
Grab your leading ladies & join The Lenox in the beautiful Dome Room, Sunday September 30th, for their first ever Sex and the City Brunch. Be transported to the chic streets of Manhattan with their breathtaking terrace and bouquet arrangements.
Your ticket includes:
- Open La Marca Bubbly Bar
- Made-To-Order Omelette Station with farm fresh eggs
- Sweet & Savory Waffle Bar with toppings to include fresh berries, candies, whipped cream, warm Vermont maple syrup, and more
- Build-Your-Own Yogurt Parfait
- Union Square Donuts Custom Donut Wall
- Sex and the City Inspired Games
- Fun Prizes
- Gift Bags
- & More!
The movie and soundtrack will be the perfect backdrop to an afternoon of gossip & glamour. Refresh your memory on everyone’s favorite seasons to prepare for Sex and the City trivia and games sprinkled in between the fun.
Please let The Lenox know the names of everyone in your party during checkout and they will try their best to seat you with your preferences. The best way to guarantee seating with your entire group is to purchase a full table at a discounted rate.
This event is 21+ with a valid ID. All sales are final, sorry no refunds.
Join Taj Boston for a Pop-up Rooftop Brunch and Book Signing featuring Kim Foley MacKinnon and her new book 100 Places to See in Boston Before You Die.
A featured destination in Ms. MacKinnon’s book, the Rooftop at The Taj boasts one of the most dramatic views in Boston of Back Bay and beyond. Each adult ticket includes a copy of 100 Places to See in Boston Before you Die, a curated compendium of the best of Boston, with ideas, essential sights, can’t-miss dining and more. In addition, author Kim Foley Mackinnon will be in attendance to sign books and share her Boston expertise.
The hotel’s culinary team has created a menu that includes something for every palate from omelet and waffle stations, soups and salads, raw bar display, cheese and charcuterie and more. Enjoy assorted entrees, a sushi station, and an Asian station. Brunch has a sweet finish with a selection of desserts.
Celebrating 35 Years of Women’s Lunch Place
The Spaghetti Dinner is Women’s Lunch Place’s annual fall fundraising event. This year will be a celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the shelter. We will honor Anne and David Bromer for their vision and support for the Creative Expressions Program providing guests with the opportunity to explore their talents and interests.
Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston provides a wonderful setting for this lively, family style dinner. Table hosts don chef’s jackets & hats and serve spaghetti, meatballs, and a variety of delicious toppings. An irresistible silent auction and raffle add to the evening’s entertainment. After the dinner program, a dessert reception and dancing is hosted by the WLP Young Professionals.
About Women’s Lunch Place
Women’s Lunch Place (WLP) opened its doors in November of 1982 to serve women a hot lunch in a safe welcoming place. We have grown from serving lunch three times a week into a vibrant and supportive day community that is open six days a week. We serve healthy breakfasts and lunches, and we also provide basic necessities and services that help restore dignity and hope.
Medical care is provided free by Healthcare Without Walls, and advocates and support staff assist women in crisis, struggling with domestic violence, addiction, mental illness, or the stress of being homeless. Women interested in pursuing employment, housing, and other opportunities use our resource center and library, which provides access to computers and phones, free Wi-Fi, the Internet, and office supplies. The Creative Expression Program offers classes in painting and drawing, photography, sewing and knitting, and writing. Additional classes are offered in yoga, meditation, and wellness to provide women the chance to heal and respite from the stressors of poverty and loneliness.
The Bristol at the Four Seasons Hotel Boston is hosting a chic tequila dinner with Clase Azul.
Enjoy a six-course meal as Clase Azul ambassador Cris Colle pours tastes of the entire Clase Azul portfolio.
Menu
AMUSE BOUCHE
La Pinta & Moet Chandon Brut
DUO OF EAST COAST OYSTERS
Pomegranate Margarita Cloud | Bloody Maria Granita
The Juan Collins
Clase Azul Plata
LEMON & LIME CURED HAMACHI
Agave Soda Foam | Heart of Palm
The Paloma
Clase Azul Reposado
BEET CARPACCIO
Grapefruit Gel | Whipped Honey | Citrus ‘Soil’ | Macadamia
The Tequila Sunrise
Clase Azul Anejo
ANCHO & COFFEE RUBBED DECKLE OF RIBEYE
Aji Verde Emulsion | Crisped Yuca
The Envy
Clase Azul Mezcal
PINEAPPLE ‘UPSIDE DOWN’ CAKE
Brown Brickle Ice Cream | Pretzel Tuile
For more on the Four Seasons Hotel Boston, please click here.
Ex’s and Ohhh’s they haunt us… So off to the Valentine’s Day themed Drag Brunch…
Hosted by Robyn Edges and Neon Calypso-OH-OH-OH
Whether you’re trying to find your squeeze or forget them, join Back Bay Social at our Valentine’s edition Ex’s and Ohhh’s Drag Brunch on Saturday, February 15th. Doors at 11am, Show at 1pm.
One, two, three they’re going to bring the mimosas to me.
We always want to come but we never want to leave!
Performances by Mizery Mcrae and Teasha.
Check out the brunch menu here
**** AN EVENTBRITE TICKET DOES NOT GUARANTEE A TABLE OR SEATING. PLEASE VISIT BACK BAY SOCIAL’S WEBSITE HERE TO MAKE A RESERVATION ****
Who knows Boston trivia better than The Revolution Hotel?
Come test your knowledge with us at our trivia night where true friendships are put to the ultimate test. The pressure is on, will you be your teams MVP?
Cosmica drinks and tacos will be flowing at our cash bar in our coworking space, Conspire. Located inside The Revolution Hotel in Boston’s South End.
For more about The Revolution, please click here.
Be Your Own Brave & Reignite Your Life’s Work: A Book Signing and Guided Visualization for Women.
Looking to make a change or leap towards the next chapter of your life? Join The Revolution on Monday, March 23rd for a book signing and guided Visualization with Kelley Connors, MPH, who’s a Life Work Coach & Brand Consultant.
Release your inner critic and walk forward with your brave, wise loving self on the journey to what’s next. Plus, drop your name in the raffle to win a copy of Kelley’s book or a free 30 minute coaching session with her.
About Kelley Connors
Kelley Connors, MPH, is a life work coach and personal brand consultant who helps women leaders reignite their life’s work. She is trained in positive psychology, health and wellness, mindfulness and coaching. Her unique blend of skills complements a 20 year career in advertising and PR for organizations and small businesses. Kelley received her MPH from Boston University School of Public Health and she lives in the South End and Martha’s Vineyard with her husband Julien and her dog Lucy. She teaches yoga and mindfulness to a community of women in Rosie’s Place and is a coach to many women seeing what’s next.
For more about The Revolution Hotel, please click here.
