Ready to verify your Mayflower connection?
Interested in confirming a patriot ancestor?
Consider joining a lineage society! Meet with representatives from a number of national and local hereditary societies (including the Daughters of the American Revolution, Society of the Cincinnati, the Mayflower Society, Sons of the American Revolution, Society of Colonial Wars, and others) to learn more about the organization, the application process, and requirements.
This is a free, drop-in activity open to the public with a brief presentation at 11:00 am (and repeated at 2:00 pm). Registration is encouraged.
For more information or to register, please click here.
Join SERV for a Breakfast and Panel Discussion
We’re excited to announce our seventh seminar in a series of speaker and networking events for private events managers! Join us on February 28th at Grill 23 for breakfast and a discussion. The focus of this discussion will be on local urban development, upcoming conventions, future corporate neighbors, overall trends to expect and how this will affect our events industry as we know it.
PANEL SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
- Jeffrey Gates-Partner, The Aquitaine Group: Aquitaine, Gaslight, Metropolis, Cinquecento
- Chris Coombs-Chef / Owner, Boston Urban Hospitality: Deuxave | Boston Chops | dbar
- Bob Luz-President & CEO, Massachusetts Restaurant Association
- Lisa Deveney-Director of Convention Services, Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Rosemarie Sansone-President & CEO, The Downtown Boston Business Improvement District (BID)
SCHEDULE:
8:45am – 9:30am – breakfast and networking
9:30am – 10:30am – panelist discussion
10:30am – 11:00am – Q+A
SERV (Society for Event Planners: Restaurant Venues) is anorganization of private event managers who provide support and education to industry professionals. The quarterly speaker series includes a panel and networking opportunities over light breakfast. The panel discussions span a wide variety of topics from business and professional development to event technology, vendor relations and marketing, all pertaining to the private events industry with a focus on restaurant venues.Currently, SERV chapters exist in Boston and New York.
SERV is excited to announce their next seminar in a series of speaker and networking events for private events managers
Join them on June 27th at Tuscan Kitchen for breakfast and a discussion. The focus of this panel will be on social media; how restaurants can promote event spaces through their social media channels and working with influencers.
PANEL SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
- Kimberley Ring-Founder, Ring Communications
- Hannah Huke-Director of Marketing, the Briar Group
- Emily Hagen-Content Manager, Eastern Standard, Row 34, Island Creek Oyster Bar, The Hawthorne, Les Sablons, Branch Line
- Tenzin Samdo-Beverage Director & Partner- Artscience Culture Lab & Café and
Founder: @bostonmixdrink - Tiffany Lopinsky-Food Blogger and Founder: @bostonfoodies
SCHEDULE:
8:45am – 9:30am – breakfast and networking
9:30am – 10:30am – panelist discussion
10:30am – 11:00am – Q+A
This event is open to the public and seating will be limited. Please purchase tickets as soon as possible.
SERV (Society for Event Planners: Restaurant Venues) is anorganization of private event managers who provide support and education to industry professionals. The quarterly speaker series includes a panel and networking opportunities over light breakfast. The panel discussions span a wide variety of topics from business and professional development to event technology, vendor relations and marketing, all pertaining to the private events industry with a focus on restaurant venues.Currently, SERV chapters exist in Boston and New York.
Lisa Flores, Founder & President
Kelly Fay, Vice President of Programs
Maura Lacy, Vice President of Communications
Kerry Lynch, Vice President of Membership
Courtney McCabe, Treasurer
Joseph Bittner, Vice President of New Membership
Nicole Lazcano, Vice President of Sponsorship
#SERVboston
www.servsociety.com
The Hottest Standup Comedy Showcase Comes to Cafeteria on Newbury
The last Wednesday of every month at Cafeteria features an unforgettable experience combining the most talented local and national comedians, including previous winners of the Boston Comedy Festival, acts that have been on Conan, Jimmy Kimmel, Late Night with Steven Colbert, Comedy Central, Sirius XM and more.
Not only is this show completely free – you can enjoy free drink samples from our sponsors* (that’s right – free alcohol!), $5 burgers, and a custom drink menu full of cocktails available exclusively during the show – if it seems too good to be true, Cafeteria invites you to come see for yourself
Doors open at 7pm, the show begins at 8pm – previous shows have packed to capacity, so while this event is not ticketed, we do recommend arriving early to reserve a seat.
Join The Lenox on Friday, March 22nd, at 6:00pm for a wonderful wedding showcase in their gilded Dome Room!
Photo: Silver + Salt Photo
With live music provided by members of HOT MESS, enjoy samples from Bully Boy, Lord Hobo Beer, Bantam Cider – a donut from our Union Square Donut Wall, Ben & Jerry’s Sundae Bar and more.
The Lenox’s Wedding Coordinators will available as well as a variety of wedding vendors on hand to answer any of your questions.
Be sure to check out all of WEDDING SHOWCASE VENDORS:
- Band – Hot Mess
- Photographers – Silver & Salt
- Bakery – Dessert Works
- Florist – Beach Plum
- Lighting – Your Love in Lights
- Wedding Rentals – Peak Event Services
- Bubbles – La Marca
- Liquor – Bully Boy
- Beer – Lord Hobo
- Cider – Bantam
- Donut Wall – Union Square
- Dessert – Ben & Jerry’s
- Bridal Favors – Seacoast Sweets
- Hair – Courtney Parsons
- Music – Entertainment Specialists
- Jewelers – Lux Bond & Green
- Spa/Salon – G2O Spa + Salon
For more details visit their website here!
A special overnight package is available as well – spend the night and enjoy the event and a bottle of bubbly!
You never get a second chance at a first impression.
First impressions are most important when building your network, whether it is at a business networking event or online via social media channels such as Linkedin.
Linkedin is still king when it comes to professional networking and there have been some amazing changes to the platform to encourage collaboration and engagement. A potential connection first impression of you is your Linkedin Profile, so it is essential that you dedicate time to assure you have a Linkedin Profile that stands out.
Jeffrey DeSocio, Owner/Principal of AIMC Business Solutions, will be the guest speaker and will provide a great overview of the “How to Score a Rocking Linkedin Profile” including some key tips to have an All-Star Profile.
The event will take place on Monday, April 29th from 6:30pm – 8pm, at the Microsoft Store in the Prudential Center in Boston right before the upcoming Small Business Expo in Boston.
The event is a combination of networking and presentation. Here is the agenda:
- 6:30pm-7:00pm: Introductions and Networking – Get your professional headshot.
- 7:05pm-7:45pm: How to Score a Rocking Linkedin Profile
- 7:45pm-8:30pm: More Networking and Some Homework & Networking
This event is being run by AIMC Business Solutions, Mass Professional Networking & The Microsoft Store.
In this illustrated lecture, landscape scholar Judith B. Tankard surveys the inspiration, characteristics, and development of garden design during the Arts & Crafts Movement.
Tankard presents a selection of houses and gardens of the era from Britain and the United States, with an emphasis on the diversity of designers who helped forge a truly distinct approach to garden design. Her lecture is the first event in a series of exhibition programming for The Gardens of Rose Standish Nichols, 1890-1935 opening May 16, 2019 at the Nichols House Museum.
Judith B. Tankard is a landscape historian, award-winning author, and preservation consultant. She taught at the Landscape Institute of Harvard University for more than twenty years. She is the author or coauthor of ten books on landscape history, including Gardens of the Arts & Crafts Movement, Ellen Shipman and the American Garden and Beatrix Farrand: Private Gardens, Public Landscapes. A popular lecturer in the United States and Britain, Judith is a speaker at symposia and conferences devoted to the preservation of historic landscapes.
Image: the garden at Snowshill Manor, Gloucestershire; © National Trust Images Nick Meers
Join SERV Boston for their next quarterly educational seminar, in a series of speaker and networking events for private event managers.
This event will begin with breakfast followed by a panel discussion focusing on the topic Boss Lady: Influence, Innovate, and Inspire…Fearlessly. Then our panelists will share their experiences on “how they got here,” through their hardships, determination, leadership, and passion.
The venue and breakfast are graciously being donated by Mistral.
PANEL SPEAKERS:
Tzurit Or, Founder, Tatte Bakery & Café
Chef Lydia Shire, Chef & Co-Owner, Scampo
Marlo Fogelman, Principal, Marlo Marketing
MODERATOR:
Leigh Harrington, Managing Editor, Exhale Lifestyle
SCHEDULE:
8:45am – 9:30am – breakfast and networking
9:30am – 10:30am – panelist discussion
10:30am – 11:00am – Q+A
SERV (Society for Event Planners: Restaurant Venues) is an organization of private event managers who provide support and education to industry professionals. The quarterly speaker series includes a panel and networking opportunities over light breakfast. The panel discussions span a wide variety of topics from business and professional development to event technology, vendor relations and marketing, all pertaining to the private events industry with a focus on restaurant venues. Currently, SERV chapters exist in Boston and New York.
Lisa Flores, Founder & President
Kelly Fay, Vice President of Programs
Maura Lacy, Vice President of Communications
Kerry Lynch, Vice President of Membership
Courtney McCabe, Treasurer
Nicole Lazcano, Vice President of Sponsorship
#SERVboston
www.servsociety.com
Celebrate National Beer Day at Back Bay Social’s Back Bay Beer Festival!
Your ticket includes:
- Admission to the event
- Food truck inspired snacks
- Tasting with 12 different beers — including Down Eat Cider
- “Back Bay Brew Card” to you can keep track of everything you tried
- Giveaways & swag from all of our beer sponsors!
But first, Champagne!
Join The Lenox for your first step to planning your dream wedding at the Lenox Hotel with some of their favorite local vendors! The Lenox is opening their doors to future Newlyweds and their friends and family to experience their beautiful Dome Room and visit with their favorite wedding vendors all while enjoying complimentary hors d’oeuvres and adult beverages!
Couples will have the opportunity to chat with the Lenox Hotel’s wedding experts in a relaxed setting. Mingle with the industry’s top wedding photographers, bakers, florist, DJ, rental company and so many more!! Wedding planning can be stressful, but at their Wedding Marketplace, it doesn’t have to be! Bring your partner, friends and family members and come enjoy a fun night out all while checking off your Wedding To-Do list!
This Wedding Marketplace Event is FREE with your RSVP!
Be sure to check out all of WEDDING MARKETPLACE VENDORS:
- Photographers – Scott Zuehlke Photography & Amy Spirito Photography
- Florist – Table & Tulip
- Cake – Dessert Works Bakery
- Videographer – Next Level Films
- Bridal Favors – Seacoast Sweets
- Bridal Favors – Q’s Nuts
- Music – 617 Weddings
- Dessert – Ben & Jerry’s
- Dessert – Union Square Donuts
- Custom Gifts – LUX BOX Company
- Invitations – Lynn Graham Design
- Lighting – Your Love in Lights
- Wedding Rentals – Peak Events
- Photo Booth and Pianist – Entertainment Specialists
- Bubbles – La Marca
- Liquor – Bully Boy
- Beer – Night Shift Brewing
- Hair – Kloud Nine Hair Salon
- Event Design – Vintage Charm Rentals & Design
- Menswear – 9Tailors
For more about this event, please click here.
