CHARLESTOWN — 400 guests attended the 50th annual Lt. Michael P. Quinn Scholarship dinner dance, which was held on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the Knights of Columbus hall in Charlestown. This year’s scholarship recipient is Devin James Gallagher of Charlestown. The honored guest was Brigadier General Benjamin T. Watson, commanding general, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune. The dinner has been held for 50 years to honor the life of Quinn, a Charlestown native who…

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BOSTON — 150 guests attended the Brain Aneurysm Foundation’s 3rd annual Champion Awards event, which was held on Friday, April 5, 2019 at the UMass Club. The Foundation’s co-founder Dr. Christopher S. Ogilvy was on hand for the event. This year, the nonprofit recognized a number of people and organizations for their support of research into brain aneurysms, a condition that affects as many as one in 50 people. Those honored include: Mayor Martin J.…

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BOSTON — 1,200 guests attended the Catholic Schools Foundation’s 29th annual Inner-City Scholarship Fund Dinner, one of Boston’s most exclusive galas. The April 4 event raised $3.75 million which will fund approximately 4,000 scholarships for students to attend some 54 Catholic schools in Greater Boston. [Edited on 04.12.19 to reflect new fundraising total.] The night brought together people from Boston’s business and philanthropic communities for an unforgettable evening featuring student beneficiaries of the Inner-City Scholarship…

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QUINCY — 200 guests attended the South Shore Health’s annual Luminaria event, which was held on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at the Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy. The evening paid tribute to exceptional individuals who have made an impact in Home Care in our community: Jim & Mary Bristol and Rose Di Pietro, MSN, MBA, RN. Jim & Mary Bristol are pillars of the South Shore Community. Local business leaders who generously support South…

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THEATER DISTRICT — More than 500 guests attended American Repertory Theater’s annual gala, which raised more than $1.4 million. The gala was held on Monday, April 1, 2019 on the stage of the Boch Center Wang Theatre. The swanky soiree was co-chaired by RoAnn Costin, Fay and Bill Shutzer, and Lis Tarlow and Steve Kay and the evening will also include the presentation of the 2019 ART Angel Award to Harvard University President Emerita Drew…

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