WINCHESTER — Local real estate magnate and philanthropist Bill Cummings has written an autobiography and was at Winchester’s Book Ends on March 10 for his first event to talk about the book. “Starting Small and Making It Big: An Entrepreneur’s Journey to Billion-Dollar Philanthropist” chronicles his life from his humble beginnings in Medford to his membership in the Giving Pledge, an international organization founded by Melinda and Bill Gates and Warren Buffett for the world’s…

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QUINCY — The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield held its annual gala at the Boston Marriott Quincy. The March 3 event, which was sold-out despite the previous day’s storm, honored the Brait family and raised money for the club’s programs for young people. Kiss 108 FM radio personality and “Dining Playbook” co-host Billy Costa was the emcee. All photos by Bill Brett

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THEATER DISTRICT — 400 guests attended the annual gala for the American Repertory Theater at Harvard University. The event, which returned to the stage at the Boch Center Wang Theatre, raised $1.3 million to fund the ART’s programs. At the March 5 event, ART Artistic Director Diane Paulus honored ART Trustee and longtime Boston arts patron and philanthropist Paul Buttenwieser, who attended with his wife, Katie. Also in attendance were incoming Harvard president Lawrence S.…

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BOSTON — More than 350 guests attended the 22nd annual Oscar Night Red Carpet Gala, which was sponsored by WCVB-TV (Channel 5) which aired the Academy Award broadcast. Held at the Fairmont Copley Plaza hotel, the swanky party raised money to benefit the Ellie Fund, which provides support and services to those faced with breast cancer. WCVB’s Ed Harding, Maria Stephanos, Emily Riemer and Ben Simmoneau served as the evening’s hosts and event emcees. Walmart‘s…

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