Daily Archives: June 26, 2015

Thursday, July 16, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Esplanade Summer Dock Party

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On Thursday, July 16th, the Esplanade Friends Council will host the 5th annual Esplanade Summer Dock Party from 7:00—10:00pm on the Docks at Community Boating Inc. Over the past four years the Dock Party has become a Boston social calendar staple and has sold out weeks in advance.

This year’s event will include dinner, dessert, beer from Sam Adams, and a special summer wine selection. Don’t miss your chance to join us this year for a fantastic night of dinner, drinks and dancing on the docks. The funds raised at this event are critical to our organization’s ability to fund important park improvements and community enriching programs for the enjoyment of the park’s millions of visitors.

Chance to Win – For only $20 a ticket you will have the chance to win one or more of our amazing prize packages including 2 round trip tickets from JetBlue. Attire is casual. Casual summer/boating attire is welcome. Ladies, please refrain from wearing thin heels that can get stuck between the dock platforms. Sandals, wedges, and thick heels are recommended.

$80 Ticket (if purchased by June 30th) Ticket price will increase to $100 beginning July 1st. Ticket includes admission, wine, beer, dinner and dessert. Must be 21 or older to attend. This year’s event is co-chaired by Kimberly Buder and Stephen Pleines. To buy tickets on line, visit http://www.esplanadeassociation.org/events-2/upcoming-events/annual-dock-party/

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Wednesday, July 8, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Mount Auburn’s Beautiful Public Lots

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Mount Auburn, since its beginnings in 1831, has set aside modest burial spaces suitable for single grave interments. The first such space was called St. James’ Lot and it is on Cypress Avenue (1831). This Wednesday, July 8 walking tour led by Volunteer Docents Rosemarie Smurzynski and Bill McEvoy will begin at 5:30 in Story Chapel and then continue with a walk on the grounds to St James’ and St. John’s public lots preserved as a country cemetery. Note: this program is two hours. Funding for programs has been provided in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. $7 for Friends of Mount Auburn, $12 for nonmembers. Register online at http://mountauburn.org/2015/mount-auburns-beautiful-public-lots/  Image from www.promptguides.com.