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  • Sunday, June 27, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Collectors & Philanthropists Tour

    Join Anthony Sammarco for a tour on Sunday, June 27 highlighting the lives of intriguing collectors and generous philanthropists buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, 95 Forest Hills Avenue, Boston. The Jordans of Jordan Hall, Forsyth of the Forsyth Dental Clinic, and Carney of Carney Hospital are just a few of the men who made vast fortunes and then became patrons of the arts, science, and social causes. Many wealthy women were also active philanthropists, such as Pauline Agassiz Shaw, founder of the North Bennet Street School and supporter of the American kindergarten movement, pictured below.

    Meet at Main Gate. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water; this is a 2-hour walk (with frequent stops) over varied terrain. Admission: $9.  For more information, log on to www.foresthillstrust.org.

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  • Saturday, March 13 – Longwood Symphony Orchestra Benefit Concert for The Food Project

    Founded in 1982, The Longwood Symphony Orchestra is recognized as a unique model of community engagement.  The group uses its performances to raise both funds and awareness through its healing Art of Music ™ program.  On Saturday, March 13, at the New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall, the Longwood Symphony Orchestra will hold a concert benefiting The Food Project.  Tickets will be available for $40 per individual.  $100 will buy a ticket to the concert and a pre-concert reception.  $250 will purchase a ticket to the concert and reception, as well as two tickets for Food Project youth and/or members of their families.  For more information, or to reserve tickets, email events@thefoodproject.org.