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 Hauck: Highly 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. 

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 

*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. 

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.

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.

A Cheese Filled Evening

On Wednesday, April 4th, the cheese stands together at Post 390 for a very special Massachusetts Cheese Trail Farm-to-Post dinner. Executive Chef Nick Deutmeyer has invited his cheesiest friends to the restaurant and created a menu to showcase the best in Massachusetts cheesemaking. Representatives from local fromageries like Upinngil Farm, Ruggles Hill Creamery, and Westfield Farm will be on-site to discuss their cheeses while you enjoy a four-course dinner with each course showcasing a different maker. The evening kicks off at 6:00pm with a welcome reception over passed hors d’oeuvres featuring three Upinngil Farm cheeses, followed by a quartet of queso courses, and finishing with a bonus cheese from Shy Brother’s Farm (in case you get the munchies in the Uber). Tickets are $55 including tax and tip, and if you can’t make it, the Mass. Cheese Trail menu will be available during dinner service at Post for a limited time.

RECEPTION
Upinngil Farm (Gill, MA)
Upinggillar, Spinach, Bacon, Paté Brisée
Feta, Cucumber, Oven Roasted Tomato
Ayrshire, Herbed Butter Cracker, Jagerwurst

FIRST COURSE
Robinson Farm (Hardwick, MA)
Arpeggio “the aroma and flavor notes of the terroir in one bite”
Early Spring Asparagus, Sugar-Stack Ham, Foraged Morels, Caramelized Onion Soubise

SECOND COURSE
Ruggles Hill Creamery (Hardwick, MA)
Greta’s Fair Haven “fruity, peppery, and densely textured”
Chilled Roast Chicken, Marbled Rye, Pickled Green Strawberries, Cracked Black Pepper, Green Peas

ENTRÉE
Westfield Farm (Hubbardston, MA)
Hubbardston Blue Cow “surface ripened…very soft and creamy center”
Garlic & Herb Leg of Lamb, Duck Fat Fried Potatoes, Lemon Smashed Peas, Pan Drippings

DESSERT
Smith Country Cheese (Winchendon, MA)
Extra Aged Gouda “creamy, nutty parm-like cheese”
Strawberry & Almond ‘Shortcake’, Aged Gouda Ice Cream, Strawberry-Gouda Crumb, Rhubarb Jam, Toasted Almonds

TAKE HOME
Shy Brother’s Farm (Westport Point, MA)
Hannahbells “thimble-shaped morsels that pack a dramatic throw-weight of pungency and lingering flavor”

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

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.

Learn from industry leaders how social media can help you successfully build your business.

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. 

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