Bill Brett – Page 103

Bernadette Peters steals the show at the Presidents at the Pops

May 10th, 2019 Comments Closed

BOSTON — Symphony Hall was packed to the upper balcony for the 38th annual Presidents at the Pops on May 9, 2019 when Broadway superstar Bernadette Peters almost stole the spotlight from the Boston Pops Orchestra led by maestro Keith Lockhart. The original Boston Pops corporate fundraising event, Presidents at Pops celebrates the extraordinary partnership between the corporate community and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Designed specifically for the Boston business community, Presidents at Pops offers…

Keep Reading →

by billbrettboston

Recent Events

Boston Arts Academy Foundation’s gala raises more than $1.375 million for school

May 9th, 2019 Comments Closed

BOSTON — 500 guests attended the Boston Arts Academy Foundation’s annual gala “Boston Arts Academy Honors,” which was held in the Rose Kennedy Ballroom of the InterContinental Boston hotel. The gala, which was held on May 4, 2019, raised $1.375 million. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh served as the event’s honorary chairman, and Jeff Rosica, President and CEO, Avid Technology, was the gala chairman. The honorary guest was Deborah B. Goldberg, state treasurer and receiver general,…

Keep Reading →

by billbrettboston

Bill Brett Boston

Century Bank marks 50th anniversary of service to Greater Boston

May 8th, 2019 Comments Closed

MEDFORD — Hundreds of well-wishers and employees turned out recently as Century Bank celebrated its 50th anniversary. Of course, the one person missing from the special celebration was the bank’s founder, Marshall Sloane, who died on April 6, 2019 at age 92. Marshall and his family, who continue to run the bank, are featured in Bill Brett’s forthcoming book “Boston: Game Changers.” Despite the loss of Century’s beloved founder, the 50th anniversary celebration had a…

Keep Reading →

by billbrettboston

Bill Brett Boston

Brain Aneurysm Foundation holds 18th annual Arterial Challenge

May 7th, 2019 Comments Closed

FENWAY PARK — 800 walkers and runners took part in the Brain Aneurysm Foundation’s 18th annual Arterial Challenge at Fenway Park, which raised more than $84,000 for brain aneurysm research. All photos by Bill Brett

Keep Reading →

by billbrettboston

Recent Events

Friends of Michael Joyce Playground hold Derby Party

May 6th, 2019 Comments Closed

SOUTH BOSTON — 125 guests attended the Friends of Michael Joyce Playground’s Kentucky Derby party held at Amrhein’s to raise money to support and maintain the playground at Marine Park that bears the name of the late South Boston resident and activist. All photos by Bill Brett

Keep Reading →

by billbrettboston