Boston Flora

Tag: Catered Affair

  • Sunday, September 15, 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Downton Abbey-inspired Garden Party

    You’re invited to join The Massachusetts Horticultural Society for a Downton Abbey-inspired Garden Party at the Gardens of Elm Bank, 900 Washington Street in Wellesley, from 3 – 7:30 pm. This festive event will support the Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s Garden to Table program.

    Spend the afternoon strolling through the exquisite Gardens at Elm Bank, admiring a handful of vintage cars, watching a professional cricket match at “tea time”, and more. At 5:30pm, the doors to the historic Hunnewell Building will open to a Pimms cup, beer & wine, and delicious hors d’ouevre from the Catered Affair. Join our best costume & best hat contests and win luxury prizes.  Post-Edwardian era attire encouraged.

    Tickets are $125 each. This highly-anticipated event is expected to sell out quickly so be sure to register now. We look forward to seeing you there!  You may register on line at http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e7v6rol93c8bc522&llr=kzaorjcab, or call Event Volunteer and co-hostess Leslie Mann at 508-904-4967.

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  • Tuesday, June 21, 5:30 pm – Summer Solstice Stroll

    The Friends of Copley Square invite you to the second annual Summer Solstice Stroll, a walking tour and celebration of Copley Square’s landmarks, on Tuesday, June 21, beginning at 5:30 pm.  A reception at The Courtyard Restaurant at the Boston Public Library is hosted by The Catered Affair. This is an exclusive opportunity to hear an illustrated talk by Henry N. Cobb, FAIA, architect of the John Hancock Tower an founding partner of Pei Cobb Freed & Partners, on the design of the Tower with reference to the presence of Trinity Church and the evolution of Copley Square.  You will experience an insider’s view of the stained glass and enjoy an organ demonstration at Trinity Church.  You will visit the Civil War Exhibitions at the Boston Public Library, and hear a musical performance at Old South Church inspired by the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War.  Following this array of events, you will be treated to a delicious light buffet supper hosted by The Fairmont Copley Plaza.

    The Summer Solstice Stroll benefits The Friends of Copley Square, which provides funding to assist the City of Boston with the preservation, maintenance, and beautification of Copley Square.  The Friends is a registered 501(c)3 organization.  Patriotic attire is encouraged.  $125 per person, or, at the sponsorship level, $175 per person (sponsorship will include a one year membership in The Friends of Copley Square.)  RSVP by June 17 at www.friendsofcopleysquare.org, or by mail to Friends of Copley Square, Post Office Box 170124, Boston, MA 02117-0084.  You may also telephone 617-536-2101, or email SolsticeStroll@gmail.com.