Boston Photographer
Bill Brett took this portrait of Kip Tiernan about 15 years ago and it was part of his fifth book, “Boston: Irish.” BACK BAY — The three arches on Dartmouth Street near Boylston Street mark the extraordinary life of Kip Tiernan, founder of Rosie’s Place and champion of those who others often overlooked, who died of cancer on July 2, 2011 at the age of 85. Dozens of people turned out on Saturday, Oct. 6,…
BACK BAY — Boston College president Father William Leahy was honored at the Catholic Extension’s inaugural award dinner at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on March 20, 2018. Father Leahy received the Spirit of Francis Award “for his commitment to provide theological education to Catholics from under-resourced mission dioceses.” Leahy was honored by Cardinal Sean O’Malley at the event, which was emceed by radio host Candy O’Terry. The Boston Pilot reported that in remarks before presenting…
BACK BAY — The Spaulding Hospital Professionals Council (which many knew by its former name the Young Professionals Group) hosted some 250 people at a recent fundraiser held at the Mandarin Oriental, Boston hotel. The group is dedicated to making the lives of the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital’s patients better. All photos are by Bill Brett.
BACK BAY — Thursday’s snowstorm and the stretch of extremely cold temperatures have meant that a number of social events have been postponed, but that didn’t stop Bill Brett from filing some shots. Bill hit the streets on Saturday in the Back Bay, particularly Newbury and Boylston streets near Copley Square and the Prudential Center. Overnight, Boston is projected to have the lowest temperatures for this date in the more than 140 years of record-keeping.…
BACK BAY — Hundreds braved the first snowfall of the season for the annual Santa Speedo Run, which raises money for Play Ball! Boston. The SSRun takes the runners, many in Speedos or other bathing suits, on a loop up Boylston Street and down Newbury Street back to the Lir restaurant in the Back Bay. The runners raised more than $76,000 as of the publishing time of this post. All photos are by Bill Brett.
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