Daily Archives: December 3, 2019


Thursday, December 12, 6:30 pm – Decorating “The People’s House”

Author and renowned event producer Bryan Rafanelli and Jeremy Bernard, former White House social secretary under President Obama, will share their memories of holidays in the Obama White House on December 12 beginning at 6:30 in WBUR’s CitySpace at the Lavine Broadcast Center, 890 Commonwealth Avenue.

The pair will discuss how the process of designing holiday décor was more than creating visually stunning displays, it was one that honored the history of a great house and the values of the First Family. $10, and door will open at 5:30 Buy tickets at www.wbur.org

Jeremy Hobson, co-host of Here & Now, will moderate. Copies of Rafanelli’s new book, A Great Party – Designing The Perfect Celebration will be on sale. Rafanelli will sign copies following the discussion.


Saturday, December 7 – Sunday, December 8, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – NABB’s Annual Christmas Tree Sale

The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay will again hold its annual Christmas Tree Sale on December 7 and 8 at the Clarendon Street Playground, on the corner of Clarendon Street and Commonwealth Avenue.

Fresh cut Balsam Fir trees from Maine in a variety of sizes will be sold, and local delivery available. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Friends of the Clarendon Street Playground and the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay.  To make a special order or to find out further details, please contact the NABB office at 617-247-3961 or info@nabbonline.com.