Mardi Gras ~~~ Fat Tuesday ~~~ Carnivale
Whatever you call it, it translates to the same Fabulous and Mysterious last hurrah before Lent!!
It’s not just New Orleans and Rio that will have all of the fun this year…BYPA is hosting its own Boston Mardi Gras!! Complimentary Beads, Masks, appetizers, and renowned “King Cakes” will be waiting for you upon arrival.
The BYPA Mardi Gras Party will be hosted at LIR on Tuesday, February 28th from 6PM to 10PM (you can stay and play at Lir until 1AM!) Mardi Gras colors are Purple, Gold, and Green.
Tickets will be available until noon on February 28th for FREE as a Boston Calendar Subscriber, any remaining tickets will be sold for $20 cash until we are at capacity. Official members of BostonYPA who RSVP in advance will also attend for free.
What is included in your ticket:
A New Orleans style Mardi Gras party right here in Boston with other young professionals like yourself
Complimentary appetizers: New Orleans style food and traditional bar bites
Food specials so you can enjoy New Orleans style food like Shrimp Po’Boy Wrap and Big Cajun Hot Wings
Masks, and Beads for everyone! We will have more than enough supplies, but please feel welcome to bring your own.
A Professional Photographer, and photos uploaded to our Facebook page within 48 hours!
The much touted King cake … Who will be King or Queen of the Party?
There will be Mardi Gras drink (hurricanes) available and food specials prepared by LIR and available for purchase
Event is cash bar, please remember to tip your bartenders!
Stay, play and dance the night away at LIR til closing
What a night, maybe you’ll meet that mystery masked someone or earn some extra beads!
Dress Code: Mardi Gras Style is encouraged! Get in the spirit and come dressed to impress! Bonus if you dress in Mardi Gras colors!
King Cake Contest: There will be one King Cake for every 25 attendees, with one Mardi Gras “baby” in each King Cake. Those that find the babies will be entered into a King/Queen of Mardi Gras contest. The winner of the contest will be crowned King or Queen of Mardi Gras with a crown and tons of throwing beads and win a prize!
This event is 21+
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.
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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”
Learn how to make your very own sweet and savory travel cakes, cakes that stay moist and travel well, with Executive Pastry Chef Valerie Nin!
Join Grill 23 for an intimate two hour class where you’ll prep, bake and decorate vanilla buttercake and cornbread. Optional additions of fruit, sweets, jalapenos and cheese will be available for that extra touch. Also learn how to make lemon royal glaze and chcocolate glaze. Finally, enjoy your creations with tea and coffee (or take them home) during their fun Q&A .
Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.
Tickets are limited.
Join Salon Acote for an evening of beauty, shopping, and champagne.
