For the Love of Literacy Gala - Friday, November 5th in Boston

Last year I attended the Room to Read fundraiser to support a friend who was on the committee.  After hearing John Wood speak, I was hooked on the organization. This group is truly making a difference for children around the world.  This Friday is the "For the Love of Literacy Gala" in Boston and I hope to see you all there.  Supposedly they have the band from Chelsea Clinton's rehearsal dinner and from what I hear, they are a lot of fun so be sure to wear your dancing shoes.  Individual tickets are $75 or $250 for VIP. 

http://www.roomtoread.org/Document.Doc?id=292

Fort Point Open Studios this Weekend!

If you are in town this weekend, go to Fort Point to check out the work from over 150 artists!  Please go swing by to see Filiz Emma Soyak, one of my classmates from UVM, she will be at 15 Channel Center Street on the 6th floor.  


I am hoping to make it over on Sunday, but I am off to Newport to run a half marathon that I have not trained nearly enough for!  Ugh:(


Have a great weekend everyone!

The Boston Lobster Party - Next Saturday!

Let's celebrate Lobster, a New England tradition, on Saturday, October 16th in the South End of Boston.  Enjoy food from Union, Gaslight, Rocca, South End Buttery, and many other great restaurants plus 15 local brews (including Cisco!).  $35 or $46 tickets are still available and proceeds go to three organizations: Community Servings, Share our Strength and Lovin' Spoonfuls. 

The Boston Lobster Party

Saturday, October 16th 

540 Harrison Avenue, South End

2-4:30pm 

http://bostonlobsterparty.eventbrite.com/

A concert on a yacht!

Most of you have probably heard of Gilt Groupe by now, it is pretty awesome.  And now they have launched Gilt City, bringing you great local deals.   Right now you can purchase tickets ($80) for the Travie McCoy concert, the artist behind "Billionaire," which will take place on October 18th.   What's unique is that the concert is on a yacht!  For three hours, cruise around, enjoy drinks & apps and some great music. 


To join Gilt City click on this link and keep an eye out for future deals:


http://www.giltcity.com/invite/ewilson41

Save the Date - Friday, November 5th - Room to Read Fundraiser

My friend Kate has been involved with Room to Read for over a year now and after attending last year's event and listening to John Wood speak, I am hooked as well.  I am looking forward to this year's event, so please be sure to mark Friday, November 5th off on your calendar and I will see you there!

For the Love of Literacy Gala 10 Years - 10,000 Libraries - 1,000 Schools - 10,000 Girls Educated Please join the Boston Chapter and John Wood, founder and board chair of Room to Read, to celebrate the organization's 10th anniversary year. In its first decade, Room to Read has impacted the lives of more than four million children in Asia and Africa. Help us achieve our goal of reaching 10 million children by 2015. The event will be co-hosted by NECN's Billy Costa and Jenny Johnson and will include cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and live and silent auctions. Friday, November 5, 2010 6:00 PM VIP Reception hosted by John Wood Doors open for General Admission at 7:00 PM Seaport Hotel - 1 Seaport Lane, Boston Cocktail attire suggested Friday, November 05, 2010 Tickets are $75 or $250 for VIP, to purchase click here.

Free Boston Pops Concert Tomorrow on Boston Common

As part of the 125th anniversary celebration of the Boston Pops, Keith Lockhart and the Pops will be performing on Boston Common tomorrow at 3pm FOR FREE!  The concert will feature The Dream Live On: A Portrait of the Kennedy Brothers.

Three Cheers for MDA - Thursday, September 30th in Boston

Head out on Thursday, September 30th to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.  The event will take place at Smith & Wollensky's so you know the food will be good.  There will also be some great auction items and for only $50, this is a deal so bid high when you go!

West Elm Boston - Handmade Art Event - October 14th

I love West Elm. I love Etsy. And I certainly always love a good, unique find for my home.  These are all of the reasons I am attending this cool event at West Elm on October 14th between 6-9pm.  Be sure to RSVP. And did I mention, drinks too?

Saturday, September 25th - Boston Esplanade Centennial Gala

Join in on the centennial celebration of the Charles River Esplanade on Saturday, September 25th. Enjoy dinner, cocktails and dancing. This is also a great reason to get dressed up now that everyone is starting to trickle back into town. $125 for members and $150 for non-members. The Esplanade is such a special place in Boston, you will be supporting an organization to keep it looking beautiful. 

Special shopping event at Cynthia Rowley this Thursday with Elements of Style

I wish I could go!!!  I am obsessed with the elements of style blog and Cynthia Rowley isn't so bad either!

Wine tasting at Brix this Thursday to Support Room to Read!

Swing by Brix in the South End of Boston this Thursday for a casual fundraiser to support Room to Read.  Room to read partners with local organizations in developing countries to build libraries, schools and even publish children's books in their native languages. 

As if it is not enough that this is for a great cause, if you have not been to Brix, it is a wonderful wine store with a great selection.

Wine tasting at Fenway Park - Thursday, May 13th

The inaugural wine tasting event at Fenway Park to support the Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB) is right around the corner!  Space is limited so buy your tickets now! Enjoy a wonderful array of wines, hors d' oeuvres, and a silent auction at one of the most famous ballparks!  And the silent auction is one you will not want to miss!

This cause is one that is near and dear to my heart. My close friend Abby was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) after we graduated from college.  Abby will continue to lose her sight (her mother & brother also have this disease) as she gets older, her vision will gradually close in.  FFB raises money to fund research to find cures for retinal-related diseases and with so many wonderful human trials over the past year, I am confident if we keep up this work, Abby will be able to keep her vision.  

Thursday, May 13th 

6:30-9:30pm 

Fenway Park

Boston

Tickets are $125 and $100 for under 30, to purchase tickets or sweepstakes entries, please visit:
www.FightBlindness.org/BostonWineTasting 

'Tis the season, the charity season

The charity events are really picking up now that the warm weather has arrived! Of course I hope everyone is saving Thursday, May 13th for our inaugural wine tasting event at Fenway Park to support the Foundation Fighting Blindness AND Saturday, May 15th for an event held by the United Way Emerging Leader's which will take place at the Boston Children's Museum. 


I received an event request on facebook for another great event that will take place at Fenway Park on Friday, April 9th.   This is the 4th  Annual Toast to benefit Boston Prep. The evening includes an all-star silent auction, live music, dinner, an open bar, and a toast to the school. Tickets are $100 in advance, $125 at the door. To purchase tickets: http://www.bostonprep.org. Baseball Formal: Black Tie optional, Ball Cap / Red Socks encouraged.


With all of these upcoming events and weddings, I need to do some dress shopping!

Slofting to Save and to Stop - this Thursday in Boston

Laurie and Katie are raising money for two great organizations: SOAR (Speak Out About Rape) and Boston Children's Hospital.   One is jumping out of a plane and the other running a marathon.  Laurie is a good friend who is absolutely terrified of heights - when we went zip-lining in Costa Rica, there were a lot of tears and hugging of trees.   Laurie went through a horrific rape experience that most of us didn't even know about until recently.  She has chosen to skydive to raise money for this cause, which is pretty amazing because it is probably one of her worst fears.   


Come out this Thursday to the Sail Loft to support both organizations. There is no charge at the door but donations are appreciated and there will be a silent auction.   You can find the event on facebook  for more information. 


Sail Loft 
80 Atlantic Avenue
7pm - midnight

Around town

It has been quite awhile since I have been in Boston for a weekend, I am usually in Vermont skiing but this weekend, I am home! Back in December I kept saying "oh things will quiet down in January" and that is surely not the case - there is a lot going on right now. But no complaints!

I wanted to share two great events I came across:

I posted another Haiti relief event the other day, this is another great event at the Vault next Wednesday, January 27, 20106-9 PMThe Vault (Side Room)105 Water Street, Boston, MA. Suggested donation levels $20, $50, $100.

Donations are going to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund’s relief and recovery efforts. For more information or to contribute online, please visit http://www.clintonbushhaitifund.org/index.php

Host Committee: Senator Robert Hedlund, State Representative Jeffrey Sanchez, Boston City Council President Mike Ross Boston, City Councilor At-Large Ayanna Pressley, Boston City Councilor John Tobin.

This weekend is the Boston Wine Expo - a huge event at the Seaport World Trade Center. I might swing by on Sunday to get some tips for our upcoming wine tasting at Fenway Park to support the Foundation Fighting Blindness. If you have not bought your tickets yet, they are $85 per day and it looks like Saturday is sold out so Sunday it is! If anyone goes, I am looking for good wine tasting ideas.

Fundraisers supporting Haiti relief

Stella, one of my favorite restaurants in Boston is hosting a fundraiser to support Haiti relief on 

Tuesday, January 26th from 6:30-10:30pm.  

The event includes open bar, live jazz and guests chefs.  Each will be serving up passed hors d'oeuvres from their own restaurants.  

100% of proceeds go directly to Yele Haiti, founded by Wyclef. 

Many local businesses are helping to raise money, so please keep an eye out. If you find more that are donating 100% of proceeds, please let me know so I can help spread the word. 

Save the dates, we have a lot going on this Spring

Those that know me know that I stay very busy. I am often racing from work to a meeting as I am involved with a few organizations. I am planning two large fundraisers this Spring plus a few smaller ones along the way.  These great organizations need your help, so please save these dates.  Plus you will meet some pretty fantastic new people and have a lot of fun! Please email if you would like additional information about any of these.

Winter Warmer to support the United Way Emerging Leaders

Tuesday, February 23rd

Rocca

South End, Boston

Wine tasting at Fenway Park to support the Foundation Fighting Blindness

Thursday, May 13th 

Fenway Park

Boston

Cocktails & Dancing (real title TBD) at the Children's Museum to support the United Way Emerging Leaders

Saturday, May 15th 

Boston

MFOCF fundraiser in Miami

February 19th

Anyone planning a winter getaway to Miami?  My friend Melanie has organized a cool fundraiser for her foundation (the Melanie Finley Ovarian Cancer Foundation) at the the Gansevoort South’s Plunge Rooftop Bar & Lounge (pic below, great spot!) on February 19th from 7:30-10pm. Buy your tickets now.