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Aug
21
Sun
Beauty Brunch Back Bay
Aug 21 @ 11:00 am
Beauty Brunch Back Bay @ Post 390 | Boston | Massachusetts | United States

Welcome to Beauty Brunch Back Bay, a Brunches of Boston event celebrating glamour, relaxation and excellent food. 

Our host Post 390, is transforming part of their dining area into our exclusive spa and providing a separate dining space where you’ll enjoy a specially crafted two course brunch that includes bottomless banana bread and a mimosa. Beauty Brunch Back Bay attendees will receive complimentary hair styling from Mitchell John Salon stylists, make up services from Beauitful Belleza owner Carina Lopez, eyebrow waxing provided by Peaches and Pearls Skincare owner Jenn Irwin,  5-10 minute massages compliments of John John Mobile Massage, access to a full retail pop up from Fashion Fun Pop Up and tickets to the International Fine Arts Show

This event is perfect for anyone looking for an excuse to be pampered. Whether you need some “me time”, want to catch up with friends over brunch and beauty or are celebrating a special occasion, join us for Beauty Brunch Back Bay and be Brunch Royalty! 

Meet your Beauty Brunch Back Bay Glam Team! 

Eric HauckHighly respected for his cutting edge hair styling and iconic cuts and known among industry professionals for having some of the best razor cutting skills, Eric Hauck has certainly made a name for himself as a leader in the competitive hair care business. He has worked backstage at some of Fashion Week’s biggest shows including Dior, Marc Jacobs, and Helmut Lang and on the pages of leading fashion and beauty publications in the US and internationally. After 11 years he has relocated to Boston where he is the Lead Stylist and Creative Director of Mitchell John Salon, as well as an Education Director at Living Proof. 

Victoria VitaleAfter 5 years of perfecting her craft, Victoria has become known for her voluminous blowouts and intricate updos. She has found the key to her success is fine attention to detail and ensuring a cohesive look. Joining Mitchell John was the next evolution of her training and after completing the rigorous training program faster than any other stylists has, she has become a rising star among the team.

Jenn IrwinWith over 11 years in the Esthetic industry, Esthetician & Lash Artist Jenn Irwin brings a high level of knowledge and passion for performing quality skincare services including facials, peels, waxing & eyelash extensions. She recently left a local spa chain to open Peaches & Pearls Skincare Boutique in Lexington, MA where she can now fully realize her mission of offering clients customized services featuring locally made products with a focus on natural & organic ingredients.
Carina LopezBeautiful Belleza offers on-site makeup services in the Boston area. Founder and makeup artist Carina Lopez has over 6 years of experience enhancing women’s natural beauty.  She uses makeup as tool to improve women’s self-image and lift their confidence and self-esteem.
John PeñaJohn John Massage was created on the vision of making massage accessible to all. John brings the spa experience to your location of choice and personalizes each massage to address your individual needs.  He specializes in chair massage for corporate and private events. John is also known for sports massage with clients including international athletes from the Copa America.

Tickets to This Event Include: 

  • Two Course Brunch at Post 390 in private dining area* 
  • Complimentary Mimosa
  • Complimentary hair styling provided by Mitchell John Salon**
  • Complimentary make up servies from Beautiful Belleza
  • Complimentary eyebrow waxing from Peaches and Pearls Skincare 
  • Complimentary 5-10 minute massages from John John Massage 
  • On-site shopping experience from Fashion Fun Pop 
  • Tickets to the International Fine Arts Show Boston 
  • A Brunches of Boston swag bag filled with gifts from local businesses 
Details: 
Beauty Brunch Back Bay is an exclusive Brunches of Boston event open from 11 AM-2 PM. Attendees are welcome to enjoy brunch and beauty services as they please throughout the three hour event window. 
Any additional  alcohol can be purchased directly through Post 390. 

*gluten free and vegetarian options available upon request 

**Hair styling limited to up-dos, styled pony tails, braids.

Please let us know if you will be joining Beauty Brunch Back Bay as part of a birthday celebration. 

Sep
7
Thu
Live in the Library at the Boston Park Plaza
Sep 7 @ 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm

On Thursday nights this fall, The Library at Boston Park Plaza will offer live music, featuring some of the area’s top local talent from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. To complement the live entertainment, a special small plates menu will be offered as well as a cocktail and wine menu.

September 7 – The Desmond Scaife Duo

September 14 – The Desmond Scaife Duo

September 21 – The Desmond Scaife Duo

September 28 – Nacim Ortiz

There is no cover charge.

Sep
14
Thu
Live in the Library at the Boston Park Plaza
Sep 14 @ 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm

On Thursday nights this fall, The Library at Boston Park Plaza will offer live music, featuring some of the area’s top local talent from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. To complement the live entertainment, a special small plates menu will be offered as well as a cocktail and wine menu.

September 7 – The Desmond Scaife Duo

September 14 – The Desmond Scaife Duo

September 21 – The Desmond Scaife Duo

September 28 – Nacim Ortiz

There is no cover charge.

Sep
21
Thu
Live in the Library at the Boston Park Plaza
Sep 21 @ 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm

On Thursday nights this fall, The Library at Boston Park Plaza will offer live music, featuring some of the area’s top local talent from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. To complement the live entertainment, a special small plates menu will be offered as well as a cocktail and wine menu.

September 7 – The Desmond Scaife Duo

September 14 – The Desmond Scaife Duo

September 21 – The Desmond Scaife Duo

September 28 – Nacim Ortiz

There is no cover charge.

Sep
28
Thu
Live in the Library at the Boston Park Plaza
Sep 28 @ 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm

On Thursday nights this fall, The Library at Boston Park Plaza will offer live music, featuring some of the area’s top local talent from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. To complement the live entertainment, a special small plates menu will be offered as well as a cocktail and wine menu.

September 7 – The Desmond Scaife Duo

September 14 – The Desmond Scaife Duo

September 21 – The Desmond Scaife Duo

September 28 – Nacim Ortiz

There is no cover charge.

Oct
4
Wed
Italian Garden Party
Oct 4 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Join the Boston Park Plaza as the Garden Suite Terrace is transformed into a lush Tuscan patio for a family style dinner featuring variety of Italian wines from Banville Wine Merchants.

Lia Tolaini Banville will guide guests through the tasting which will include a number of varietals, including Brunello and Borolo, as well as the blend from her family’s vineyard in Tuscany, Tolaini Valdisanti.

As a complement to the wines, the culinary team at Boston Park Plaza will present a family style five course dinner served al fresco on the Terrace.

Availability is extremely limited.

 

Oct
11
Wed
Tastes of Mexico with Don Julio Tequila
Oct 11 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tastes of Mexico with Don Julio Tequila @ Boston Park Plaza Hotel | Boston | Massachusetts | United States

Join the experts from Don Julio for an intimate tequila tasting in Boston’s Park Plaza’s Library.

Learn about the history of this storied brand and Don Julio, the man behind the tequila industry we know today. Sip and sample cocktails and taste each tequila neat, including the most exclusive Don Julio 1942 blend.

Chef Peter Eco has created a menu – featuring flavors from across Mexico – that complements the cocktails and tequila.

Price is inclusive of tax and gratuity.

Jan
25
Thu
Women’s Lunch Place Benefit Concert with Lori McKenna
Jan 25 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Women’s Lunch Place Presents Grammy Award-Winner Lori McKenna to Benefit Women Experiencing Homelessness and Poverty

Women's Lunch Place Benefit Boston Back Bay

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.

Oct
19
Fri
Women’s Lunch Place 35th Anniversary Spaghetti Dinner Celebration
Oct 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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.


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