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  • Wreath of the Day, From the Archives – Offbeat Colors

    One of our most active members, Bev Christians, has run or contributed to a number of Garden Club of the Back Bay events, such as the Winter Tea and the Twilight Garden Party, but is not particularly fond of traditional Christmas colors of red and green. She has, for a number of years, requested a more offbeat look, sometimes chartreuse, sometimes pink, to hang in her South End home. Designer Rita Christensen has obliged with some truly spectacular wreaths, a few of which are pictured below.

    Thank you to Margo Newman for sponsoring today’s Wreath of the Day posting.

  • Kate Fichter Named New Executive Director of The Esplanade Association

    The Esplanade Association is pleased to welcome Kate Fichter as its new Executive Director. Kate has extensive experience in civic design, project management, and long-term planning, having worked for both the Massachusetts House of Representatives and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. A native Bostonian, she grew up in the Back Bay and has known the Esplanade since her childhood. She is a graduate of the
    University of Chicago and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

    Kate will be taking over from Margo Newman, The Esplanade Association’s Executive Board Chair, who has graciously been our interim volunteer Executive Director for the past year. Kate’s duties will include direction of all the operations of the organization, including capital projects, program activities, park care, and advocacy. To read more about The Esplanade Association, visit www.esplanadeassociation.org.

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  • Thursday, March 27, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Esplanade Stories

    Margo Newman will share famous historical stories related to the Charles River Esplanade on Thursday, March 27, from 6 – 7:30 pm at the University Club of Boston, 426 Stuart Street.  The event is sponsored by The Esplanade Association.  For more information visit www.esplanadeassociation.org.

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