Daily Archives: November 3, 2019

Sunday, November 17, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Laura Dowling: Inspiring Holiday Decor

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As chief floral designer at the White House for six years under President Barack Obama, Laura Dowling was a creative mastermind behind the lavish White House holiday season, working with First Lady Michelle Obama and an extraordinary group of volunteers to create holiday magic. In this November 17 Museum of Fine Arts Boston lecture and floral demonstration, Dowling shares her tips, techniques, and inspiration for creating her favorite White House holiday designs—from Thanksgiving table settings to festive wreaths, trees, and garlands.

The lecture, in the Remis Auditorium, begins at 1 pm. Book signing to follow in the MFA Bookstore.  $48 MFA members, $60 nonmembers. To order tickets by phone, call 1-800-440-6975 ($6 processing fee applies); to order in person, visit any MFA ticket desk. To order on line, visit www.mfa.org.

This event is presented in partnership with the MFA Associates. 

Thursday, November 7, 5:00 pm – 128th Annual Meeting of The Trustees

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The Annual Meeting and Dinner of The Trustees of Reservations is an opportunity to reflect on the past year’s accomplishments and to look ahead to the coming year. Over a delicious dinner in the State Room, 60 State Street in Boston, we will confirm new Governance members, thank outgoing volunteers, recognize exceptional service to The Trustees, and receive institutional reports from President & CEO Barbara J. Erickson and the Officers of the Board.

This year we are delighted to honor entrepreneur Ted Ladd (below) with the Charles Eliot Award for his years of outstanding leadership and service to The Trustees. $100 – rsvp by calling 617-542-7696 option 7, or email development@thetrustees.org.