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May
15
Mon
Eventide Oyster Co Pop-Up at Uni
May 15 @ 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Fresh off their award and before they open their Boston restaurant, the Eventide team will pop up at Uni during regular dinner hours (5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.), serving up a number of a la carte specials alongside Uni’s usual menu.

EVENTIDE OYSTER CO. BROWN BUTTER LOBSTER ROLL. / PHOTO BY KNACK FACTORY PROVIDED TO EATER BOSTON

Yes, the famous brown butter lobster roll will be available, as well as chowder ramen (pork and clam skewer, potato, celery), buttered ramen (yellow chive, maitake, daikon bushi), smoked sablefish (ramen cracker, umeboshi, tofu), and brandade (potato, cod, cauliflower romesco, ramp).

Call Uni for reservations (617-536-7200), book online, or just show up; there will be limited walk-in availability.

Jun
30
Fri
A Wicked Cocktail Dinner at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Jun 30 @ 6:00 pm
A Wicked Cocktail Dinner at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar @ Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar | Boston | Massachusetts | United States

Join Fleming’s Boston for a special cocktail dinner featuring four extraordinary cocktails from A Wicked Fleming’s Dinner. This one-night-only event includes a perfectly prepared four course menu, expertly curated by Sous Chef Poi Ali. Tables are limited, so please reserve yours today.

First Course
Passed Hor D’oeuvres
Savory Apple Flatbread & Seared Ahi Tuna Crostini
Witches Death- Prosecco over Cotton Candy with a Pop Rock Rim

Second Course
Passion Fruit Shrimp
Seared Jumbo Shrimp served with a Passion Fruit Agrodolce Sauce
Land of AHHHS- Malibu Rum Mango Puree lemon juice with a sugared rim

Third Course
Filet and Scallop
Filet over Crispy Potato Pancake garnished Asparagus and a Gorgonzola Cream Sauce paired with Pan Seared Sea Scallops and a Red Pepper Lime Drizzle
Flying Monkey Sangria, Dreaming Tree Merlot Blood Orange Vodka Fruit Juice

Dessert
White Chocolate Mousse
Choice of Good or Evil White Chocolate Mousse
Emerald City- Lemoncello Liqueur

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

Oct
21
Sat
School of Fashion Design Open House
Oct 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Your Fashion Education Begins Today

Join the School of Fashion Design on October 21 for an Open House!  Explore the Newbury Street location, tour work rooms, and meet the professional teaching faculty.  You can also enjoy demos in sketching, fabric draping, pattern making, and more.

Nov
16
Thu
Daou Wine Dinner
Nov 16 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Daou Wine Dinner

Special Guest: George Daou, Owner/ Winemaker

Join Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar for a special wine dinner featuring three extraordinary wines from Daou Vineyards. This one-night-only event includes a perfectly prepared four course menu, expertly curated by Chef Partner Poi Ali. Tables are limited, so please reserve yours today.

First Course
Assorted Passed Hors d’Oeuvres
prosciutto-wrapped high country asparagus and bacon-wrapped scallops
DAOU, Chardonnay Paso Robles, 2015

Second Course
Carpaccio Salad
beef tenderloin, arugula, parmesan crouton, sun-dried tomato, onion, creamy caper vinaigrette
PESSIMIST by DAOU, Red Blend Paso Robles, 2016

Third Course
Iron-Crusted CAB Ribeye with Grilled Shrimp
horseradish mashed potatoes, daou reserve cabernet reduction
DAOU, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Paso Robles, 2015

Fourth Course
Rustic Berry Tart
blueberry, strawberry, raspberry, rustic pie crust
Coffee or Tea

CALL 617-292-0808 TO RESERVE

Nov
18
Sat
Vince Private Shopping Event Benefitting Lion Heart
Nov 18 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Shop Vince and Raise Funds for Breast Cancer Research

Vince at 71 Newbury Street invites you to join them in raising funds for breast cancer research with Lion Heart.  Twenty percent of all sales on November 18 will be donated to Lion Heart’s breast cancer research fundraising team.

Lion Heart is committed to finding a cure for breast cancer. Founded and led by Kathleen van Rijn, Lion Heart supports Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven and the Yale Cancer Center by endowing breast cancer research grants. 100% of all money raised is donated to Breast Cancer Research.

To learn more about Lion Heart, please click here.

To learn more about Vince, please click here.

Sep
11
Tue
Meet & Greet with School of Fashion Design Executive Director
Sep 11 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Meet & Greet with School of Fashion Design Executive Director @ School of Fashion Design | Boston | Massachusetts | United States

Join the School of Fashion Design to welcome their new Executive Director Michelle Simpson, and kickoff their 85th academic school year!

Light refreshments, good company, SFD fashion in their galleries, and students ready for another great school year!

Free and open to the public, but please RSVP to help us plan enough food and beverages.

About the School of Fashion Design

Founded in 1934, The School of Fashion Design is the only educational institution in Massachusetts dedicated exclusively to the study of fashion design. We provide students with a solid foundation in apparel design and construction that you won’t find anywhere else. We offer small, hands-on classes taught by expert faculty in professional studio workrooms, and our Newbury Street location is the heart of the Boston fashion district.

About Michelle Simpson

An education leader, innovator and brand strategist, Michelle has more than 20 years of experience in public and independent classrooms and has consulted with schools and learning centers in the U.S., China, Dubai and India. 

Previously, Michelle served as the director of environmental education at Northfield Mount Hermon School and the executive director at Oak Meadow, a progressive K-12 school in Brattleboro, VT. She also founded the Intentional Classroom, which creates learning spaces to cultivate 21st-century skills, meet programmatic goals and foster a sense of stewardship among school communities. She has provided leadership in the progressive, experiential education sector for the past decade, presenting on tradition and innovation in K-16 education at conferences such as SxSWedu, National Association of Independent Schools, National Partnership for Educational Access, and Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility. Her writing has appeared in Independent Ideas, Living Education and parent.com. She earned her bachelor’s degree in education and English at the University of Rhode Island and her master’s in environmental studies at Antioch University New England, and attended Harvard’s Women in Education Leadership program. 

Michelle assumed leadership of the School of Fashion Design on Aug. 1 and believes fashion is a driving force in human history that can be a tool for cultural, economic and ecological good. “I am delighted to serve an institution with such distinctive history and lasting relevancy,” she says, “and excited to be part of a talented team developing innovative programs to prepare SFD students for the fashion industry of the future.”

Oct
5
Fri
Shop Lilly Pulitzer to Support the School of Fashion Design
Oct 5 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Stock up on fun, festive prints and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the School of Fashion Design.

Oct
20
Sat
School of Fashion Design Open House
Oct 20 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
School of Fashion Design Open House @ School of Fashion Design | Boston | Massachusetts | United States

Learn Why Your Fashion Education Begins at School of Fashion Design!

 

Explore School of Fashion Design’s Newbury Street location, tour studio workrooms, meet their professional teaching faculty, and see demos in sketching, garment construction, pattern making, and fabric draping.

Now accepting applications for January 2019.
Days, evenings, and weekend classes
Full time, part time, or continuing education
Beginner and advanced classes

Email fashion@sfdboston.org for more info and to RSVP.
(617) 536-9343

Mar
20
Wed
Style Your Threads at the School of Fashion Design
Mar 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Join Style Your Threads and the School of Fashion Design to learn how to refresh your wardrobe for Spring.

“Best of Boston” stylist Geraldine Cole will provide expert tips and advice on which basics should be in every closet, and how to style your existing favorite pieces in your wardrobe.

Do you have that one piece you love but can’t figure out how to style it?
Bring it along and get Geraldine’s personal advice to make it work!

To help you get your threads refreshed right away, Denise Hajjar Boutique will also be on-site with great wardrobe and accessories available for sale.

Complementary light refreshments provided.

The School of Fashion Design is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Your donation helps us continue to provide mastery level fashion education to our students, as well as bring outstanding fashion related program and events to you!

About the School of Fashion Design:

Celebrating 85 years of leading fashion education! The School of Fashion Design is the only educational institution in New England dedicated exclusively to the study of fashion design. We provide students with a solid foundation in apparel design and construction, and the skills required for a successful career in fashion. Come meet our expert faculty, check out our studio workrooms, and experience our hands-on classes, all right on Newbury Street, at the heart of Boston fashion.
Your fashion education begins here!
Courses are offered days, evenings, and Saturdays. Next semester begins in June.
www.schooloffashiondesign.org
admissions@sfdboston.org
617.536.9343
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