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BILL BRETT’S BOSTON PARTY PICTURES

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5-17-2013 Brookline, Mass. 600 guests attended boys and Girls Clubs of Boston's 8th Annual House Party at the home of Stephanie and John Connaughton of Chestnut Hill. This year a 1 Million Dollar Bain Captial Children's Chaity Match Challenge help the event raise a total more than 2,5 Milion for the organization. L. to R. Events Hosts John and Stephanie Connaughton of Brookline. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 17 in Brookline

    Events hosts John and Stephanie Connaughton of Brookline.

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    BILL BRETT’S BOSTON PARTY PICTURES

    5-17-2013 Brookline, Mass. 600 guests attended boys and Girls Clubs of Boston's 8th Annual House Party at the home of Stephanie and John Connaughton of Chestnut Hill. This year a 1 Million Dollar Bain Captial Children's Chaity Match Challenge help the event raise a total more than 2,5 Milion for the organization. L. to R. are This group was invited to perform at the party L. to R. Javon Martin of Dorchester, Ashanti Phillips of Dorchester, Eye2 Eye Singer Penni Layne , Berthony Henri of Dorchester and Eche Onwuama of Dorchester. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 17 in Brookline

    There were 600 guests at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston's 8th Annual House Party at the home of Stephanie and John Connaughton of Chestnut Hill. This year, Bain Capital Children's Chaity Match Challenge raised $1 million for the organization, helping the event raise a total of more than $2.5 million.

    From left: Performers Javon Martin of Dorchester, Ashanti Phillips of Dorchester, Eye 2 Eye singer Penni Layne, Berthony Henri of Dorchester, and Eche Onwuama of Dorchester.

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    5-17-2013 Brookline, Mass. 600 guests attended boys and Girls Clubs of Boston's 8th Annual House Party at the home of Stephanie and John Connaughton of Chestnut Hill. This year a 1 Million Dollar Bain Captial Children's Chaity Match Challenge help the event raise a total more than 2,5 Milion for the organization. L. to R. Members of the Blue Hills Boys and Girls Club in Mattapan. Javon Markin and Ashanti Phillips both of Dorchester. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 17 in Brookline

    Javon Markin and Ashanti Phillips, members of the Boys and Girls Club in Mattapan, both of Dorchester.

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    5-17-2013 Brookline, Mass. 600 guests attended boys and Girls Clubs of Boston's 8th Annual House Party at the home of Stephanie and John Connaughton of Chestnut Hill. This year a 1 Million Dollar Bain Captial Children's Chaity Match Challenge help the event raise a total more than 2,5 Milion for the organization. L. to R. Danielle Camiel of Newton, Carorlyn Kraft of Newton and Laura Balter of Wellesley. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 17 in Brookline

    From left: Danielle Camiel of Newton, Carorlyn Kraft of Newton, and Laura Balter of Wellesley.

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    5-17-2013 Brookline, Mass. 600 guests attended boys and Girls Clubs of Boston's 8th Annual House Party at the home of Stephanie and John Connaughton of Chestnut Hill. This year a 1 Million Dollar Bain Captial Children's Chaity Match Challenge help the event raise a total more than 2,5 Milion for the organization. L. to R. Wyc and Corinne Grousbeck of Weston. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 17 in Brookline

    Wyc and Corinne Grousbeck of Weston.

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    5-17-2013 Brookline, Mass. 600 guests attended boys and Girls Clubs of Boston's 8th Annual House Party at the home of Stephanie and John Connaughton of Chestnut Hill. This year a 1 Million Dollar Bain Captial Children's Chaity Match Challenge help the event raise a total more than 2,5 Milion for the organization. L. to R. Events Hosts John and Stephanie Connaughton of Brookline. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 17 in Brookline

    Events hosts John and Stephanie Connaughton of Brookline.

    Bill Brett for the Boston Globe
    5-17-2013 Brookline, Mass. 600 guests attended boys and Girls Clubs of Boston's 8th Annual House Party at the home of Stephanie and John Connaughton of Chestnut Hill. This year a 1 Million Dollar Bain Captial Children's Chaity Match Challenge help the event raise a total more than 2,5 Milion for the organization. L. to R. are Andrea Perry of Boston, Maureen and Jean-Bernard Charles of Milton. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 17 in Brookline

    From left: Andrea Perry of Boston, Maureen and Jean-Bernard Charles of Milton.

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    5-17-2013 Brookline, Mass. 600 guests attended boys and Girls Clubs of Boston's 8th Annual House Party at the home of Stephanie and John Connaughton of Chestnut Hill. This year a 1 Million Dollar Bain Captial Children's Chaity Match Challenge help the event raise a total more than 2,5 Milion for the organization. L. to R. are Russell Franks of Brookline and Mary Hull of Boston. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 17 in Brookline

    Russell Franks of Brookline and Mary Hull of Boston.

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    5-17-2013 Brookline, Mass. 600 guests attended boys and Girls Clubs of Boston's 8th Annual House Party at the home of Stephanie and John Connaughton of Chestnut Hill. This year a 1 Million Dollar Bain Captial Children's Chaity Match Challenge help the event raise a total more than 2,5 Milion for the organization. L. to R. are Jody Chin of Westwood and Annette Goubeaux of Boston, Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 17 in Brookline

    Jody Chin of Westwood and Annette Goubeaux of Boston.

    Bill Brett for the Boston Globe
    5-17-2013 Brookline, Mass. 600 guests attended boys and Girls Clubs of Boston's 8th Annual House Party at the home of Stephanie and John Connaughton of Chestnut Hill. This year a 1 Million Dollar Bain Captial Children's Chaity Match Challenge help the event raise a total more than 2,5 Milion for the organization. L. to R. are Bob Cleary of Weston, Jerry Jordan of Boston, John Spooner of Boston and Tom Stemberg of Boston. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 17 in Brookline

    From left: Bob Cleary of Weston, Jerry Jordan of Boston, John Spooner of Boston, and Tom Stemberg of Boston.

    Bill Brett for the Boston Globe
    5-17-2013 Brookline, Mass. 600 guests attended boys and Girls Clubs of Boston's 8th Annual House Party at the home of Stephanie and John Connaughton of Chestnut Hill. This year a 1 Million Dollar Bain Captial Children's Chaity Match Challenge help the event raise a total more than 2,5 Milion for the organization. L. to R. are Sara and Patrick Sarkis of South Boston. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 17 in Brookline

    Sara and Patrick Sarkis of South Boston.

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    5-17-2013 Brookline, Mass. 600 guests attended boys and Girls Clubs of Boston's 8th Annual House Party at the home of Stephanie and John Connaughton of Chestnut Hill. This year a 1 Million Dollar Bain Captial Children's Chaity Match Challenge help the event raise a total more than 2,5 Milion for the organization. L. to R. are Sandy Edgerley of Brookline with Jo and Ruthanne Fuller of Newton. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 17 in Brookline

    From left: Sandy Edgerley of Brookline with Joe and Ruthanne Fuller of Newton.

    Bill Brett for the Boston Globe
    5-17-2013 Brookline, Mass. 600 guests attended boys and Girls Clubs of Boston's 8th Annual House Party at the home of Stephanie and John Connaughton of Chestnut Hill. This year a 1 Million Dollar Bain Captial Children's Chaity Match Challenge help the event raise a total more than 2,5 Milion for the organization. L. to R. are Ed Quinones of Duxbury, Sarah Dale of Boston and Stefan Castellucci of Boston. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 17 in Brookline

    From left: Ed Quinones of Duxbury, Sarah Dale of Boston, and Stefan Castellucci of Boston.

    Bill Brett for the Boston Globe
    5-17-2013 Brookline, Mass. 600 guests attended boys and Girls Clubs of Boston's 8th Annual House Party at the home of Stephanie and John Connaughton of Chestnut Hill. This year a 1 Million Dollar Bain Captial Children's Chaity Match Challenge help the event raise a total more than 2,5 Milion for the organization. L. to R. are Rob and Dana Smith of Wellesley with Sandy and Paul Edgerley of Brookline. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 17 in Brookline

    From left: Rob and Dana Smith of Wellesley with Sandy and Paul Edgerley of Brookline.

    Bill Brett for the Boston Globe
    5-17-2013 Brookline, Mass. 600 guests attended boys and Girls Clubs of Boston's 8th Annual House Party at the home of Stephanie and John Connaughton of Chestnut Hill. This year a 1 Million Dollar Bain Captial Children's Chaity Match Challenge help the event raise a total more than 2,5 Milion for the organization. L. to R. are Karen Canfield of Scituate with Rick and Tricia Harrington of Scituate. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 17 in Brookline

    From left: Karen Canfield of Scituate, with Rick and Tricia Harrington of Scituate.

    Bill Brett for the Boston Globe
    5-17-2013 Brookline, Mass. 600 guests attended boys and Girls Clubs of Boston's 8th Annual House Party at the home of Stephanie and John Connaughton of Chestnut Hill. This year a 1 Million Dollar Bain Captial Children's Chaity Match Challenge help the event raise a total more than 2,5 Milion for the organization. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 17 in Brookline

    Guests at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston's 8th Annual House Party at the home of Stephanie and John Connaughton of Chestnut Hill.

    Bill Brett for the Boston Globe
    5-17-2013 Brookline, Mass. 600 guests attended boys and Girls Clubs of Boston's 8th Annual House Party at the home of Stephanie and John Connaughton of Chestnut Hill. This year a 1 Million Dollar Bain Captial Children's Chaity Match Challenge help the event raise a total more than 2,5 Milion for the organization. L. to R. are Jim and Kerri Coughlin of Hingham. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 17 in Brookline

    Jim and Kerrie Coughlin of Hingham.

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    5-17-2013 Brookline, Mass. 600 guests attended boys and Girls Clubs of Boston's 8th Annual House Party at the home of Stephanie and John Connaughton of Chestnut Hill. This year a 1 Million Dollar Bain Captial Children's Chaity Match Challenge help the event raise a total more than 2,5 Milion for the organization. L. to R. are Sonia and Francisco Robles of Newton. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 17 in Brookline

    Sonia and Francisco Robles of Newton.

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    5-17-2013 Brookline, Mass. 600 guests attended boys and Girls Clubs of Boston's 8th Annual House Party at the home of Stephanie and John Connaughton of Chestnut Hill. This year a 1 Million Dollar Bain Captial Children's Chaity Match Challenge help the event raise a total more than 2,5 Milion for the organization. L. to R. are Jim and Kerri Coughlin of Hingham. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 17 in Brookline

    Jim and Kerrie Coughlin of Hingham.

    Bill Brett for the Boston Globe
    5-17-2013 Brookline, Mass. 600 guests attended boys and Girls Clubs of Boston's 8th Annual House Party at the home of Stephanie and John Connaughton of Chestnut Hill. This year a 1 Million Dollar Bain Captial Children's Chaity Match Challenge help the event raise a total more than 2,5 Milion for the organization. L. to R. are Iris and Tom Chen of Sharon. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 17 in Brookline

    Iris and Tom Chen of Sharon.

    Bill Brett for the Boston Globe
    5-17-2013 Brookline, Mass. 600 guests attended boys and Girls Clubs of Boston's 8th Annual House Party at the home of Stephanie and John Connaughton of Chestnut Hill. This year a 1 Million Dollar Bain Captial Children's Chaity Match Challenge help the event raise a total more than 2,5 Milion for the organization. L. to R. are Jerry and Darlene Jordan of Boston with Christina and Tad O'Donnell Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 17 in Brookline

    From left: Jerry and Darlene Jordan of Boston with Christina and Tad O'Donnell.

    Bill Brett for the Boston Globe
    5-17-2013 Brookline, Mass. 600 guests attended boys and Girls Clubs of Boston's 8th Annual House Party at the home of Stephanie and John Connaughton of Chestnut Hill. This year a 1 Million Dollar Bain Captial Children's Chaity Match Challenge help the event raise a total more than 2,5 Milion for the organization. L. to R. are Darlene Jordan and Bryan Rafanelli both of Boston. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 17 in Brookline

    Darlene Jordan and Bryan Rafanelli, both of Boston.

    Bill Brett for the Boston Globe
    5-17-2013 Brookline, Mass. 600 guests attended boys and Girls Clubs of Boston's 8th Annual House Party at the home of Stephanie and John Connaughton of Chestnut Hill. This year a 1 Million Dollar Bain Captial Children's Chaity Match Challenge help the event raise a total more than 2,5 Milion for the organization. L. to R. are Tad O'Donnell and Eleanor Cunningham Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 17 in Brookline

    Tad O'Donnell and Eleanor Cunningham.

    Bill Brett for the Boston Globe
    5-17-2013 Brookline, Mass. 600 guests attended boys and Girls Clubs of Boston's 8th Annual House Party at the home of Stephanie and John Connaughton of Chestnut Hill. This year a 1 Million Dollar Bain Captial Children's Chaity Match Challenge help the event raise a total more than 2,5 Milion for the organization. Wambura Mitaru Berkley College of Music singing at the event. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 17 in Brookline

    Wambura Mitaru from Berklee College of Music sang at the event.

    Bill Brett for the Boston Globe
    5-17-2013 Brookline, Mass. 600 guests attended boys and Girls Clubs of Boston's 8th Annual House Party at the home of Stephanie and John Connaughton of Chestnut Hill. This year a 1 Million Dollar Bain Captial Children's Chaity Match Challenge help the event raise a total more than 2,5 Milion for the organization. L. to R. are Paul and Lisa Rooney of Milton and Jim and Maryann Rooney of Dorchester. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 17 in Brookline

    From left: Paul and Lisa Rooney of Milton and Jim and Maryann Rooney of Dorchester.

    Bill Brett for the Boston Globe
    5-17-2013 Brookline, Mass. 600 guests attended boys and Girls Clubs of Boston's 8th Annual House Party at the home of Stephanie and John Connaughton of Chestnut Hill. This year a 1 Million Dollar Bain Captial Children's Chaity Match Challenge help the event raise a total more than 2,5 Milion for the organization. L. to R. are John Hailer and Maureen Farrington both of Boston. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 17 in Brookline

    John Hailer and Maureen Farrington, both of Boston.

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    5-17-2013 Brookline, Mass. 600 guests attended boys and Girls Clubs of Boston's 8th Annual House Party at the home of Stephanie and John Connaughton of Chestnut Hill. This year a 1 Million Dollar Bain Captial Children's Chaity Match Challenge help the event raise a total more than 2,5 Milion for the organization. L. to R. are Greg and Michelle Shell of Milton and Jim and Maryann Rooney of Dorchester. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 17 in Brookline

    From left: Greg and Michelle Shell of Milton, and Jim and Maryann Rooney of Dorchester.

    Bill Brett for the Boston Globe
    5-15-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 700 guests attended the North Bennet St, SchoolAlumni and Student Exhibit held in the Lobby at 2 International Place. Globe photo by Bill Bett

    May 15 in Boston

    More than 700 guests attended the North Bennet Street School Alumni and Student Exhibit held in the lobby at 2 International Place.

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    5-15-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 700 guests attended the North Bennet St, SchoolAlumni and Student Exhibit held in the Lobby at 2 International Place. Students playing for the guests are Justin Rose, Alex Moore [Playing horn] and Panos Tsigkos, Globe photo by Bill Bett

    May 15 in Boston

    Student musicians Justin Rose, Alex Moore (on the horn), and Panos Tsigkos.

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    5-15-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 700 guests attended the North Bennet St, SchoolAlumni and Student Exhibit held in the Lobby at 2 International Place. L. to R. are North Bennet St. School President Miguel Gomez-ibanez meeting up with Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 15 in Boston

    North Bennet Street School President Miguel Gomez-Ibanez and Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis.

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    5-15-2013 Dorchester, Mass. Over 550 guests attended Catholic Charities Spring Celebration held at the JFK Library in Dorchester. the event honored Marshall and Barbara Sloane of Century Bank, they raised 1,3 Million Dollars. L. to R. are Cardinal Sean O'Malley greeting Barry Sloane family, his son Marshall, wife Dr. Candace, and sons Charles and Jack Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 15 in Dorchester

    More than 550 guests attended Catholic Charities Spring Celebration held at the JFK Library in Dorchester, to honor Marshall and Barbara Sloane of Century Bank. The event raised $1.3 million.

    From left: Cardinal Sean O'Malley greeted Barry Sloane, his son Marshall, wife Dr. Candace Sloane, and sons Charles and Jack.

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    5-15-2013 Dorchester, Mass. Over 550 guests attended Catholic Charities Spring Celebration held at the JFK Library in Dorchester. the event honored Marshall and Barbara Sloane of Century Bank, they raised 1,3 Million Dollars. L. to R. are Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley hugs honored guest Marshall Sloane, Chairman of the Board of Century Bank. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 15 in Dorchester

    Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley hugged honored guest Marshall Sloane, chairman of the board of Century Bank.

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    5-15-2013 Boston, Mass. 900 guests attended 10th Anniversary of Party in the Park to preserve the legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted's Emerald Necklace. L. to R. areGeri Denter;ein of Cambridge and Vivien Li of Boston. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 15 in Boston

    There were 900 guests at the 10th Anniversary of Party in the Park at the Kelleher Rose Garden in the Back Bay Fens, a charity luncheon to support the restoration and maintenance of the Emerald Necklace park system. Held every May, the event is frequently called the “hat lunch” because so many guests complement their spring wardrobes with flowers, feathers and fascinators.

    Pictured: Geri Denterlein of Cambridge and Vivien Li of Boston.

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    5-15-2013 Boston, Mass. 900 guests attended 10th Anniversary of Party in the Park to preserve the legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted's Emerald Necklace. L. to R. are Ashley Harmon of Boston, Jenny Besser of Boston and Karen Nanji of Boston. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 15 in Boston

    From left: Ashley Harmon, Jenny Besser, and Karen Nanji, all of Boston.

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    5-15-2013 Boston, Mass. 900 guests attended 10th Anniversary of Party in the Park to preserve the legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted's Emerald Necklace. L. to R. are Christina Smith of Brighton and Nicole Simeral of Quincy. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 15 in Boston

    Christina Smith of Brighton and Nicole Simeral of Quincy.

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    5-15-2013 Boston, Mass. 900 guests attended 10th Anniversary of Party in the Park to preserve the legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted's Emerald Necklace. Simone Winston of Weston. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 15 in Boston

    Simone Winston of Weston.

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    5-15-2013 Boston, Mass. 900 guests attended 10th Anniversary of Party in the Park to preserve the legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted's Emerald Necklace. L. to R. are Monique Taylor of Hyde Park and Roger Harris of Sharon. Globe photo by Bill Bett

    May 15 in Boston

    From left: Monique Taylor of Hyde Park and Roger Harris of Sharon.

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    5-15-2013 Boston, Mass. 900 guests attended 10th Anniversary of Party in the Park to preserve the legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted's Emerald Necklace. L. to R. are Isabelle Megard of Hingham, Sandra Engle of North Andover, Vte Prevost of Boston and Monika Moesslang of Boston. Globe photo by Bill Bett

    May 15 in Boston

    From left: Isabelle Megard of Hingham, Sandra Engle of North Andover, Vte Prevost of Boston, and Monika Moesslang of Boston.

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    5-15-2013 Boston, Mass. 900 guests attended 10th Anniversary of Party in the Park to preserve the legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted's Emerald Necklace. L. to R. are Event Chairs RoAnn Costin of Cambridge and Jane Roy of Cohasset Globe photo by Bill Bett

    May 15 in Boston

    From left: Event chairwomen RoAnn Costin of Cambridge and Jane Roy of Cohasset.

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    5-15-2013 Boston, Mass. 900 guests attended 10th Anniversary of Party in the Park to preserve the legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted's Emerald Necklace. L. to R. are Jody Dow of Brookline, Andrea Keough of Boston, Diana Roberts Bray of Milton and Anne Fitzpatrick Cucchiaro of Boston. Globe photo by Bill Bett

    May 15 in Boston

    From left: Jody Dow of Brookline, Andrea Keough of Boston, Diana Roberts Bray of Milton and Anne Fitzpatrick Cucchiaro of Boston.

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    5-15-2013 Boston, Mass. 900 guests attended 10th Anniversary of Party in the Park to preserve the legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted's Emerald Necklace. L. to R. are Event Chairs Holly Stafford of Duxbury and Lynn Dale of Boston. Boston. Globe photo by Bill Bett

    May 15 in Boston

    From left: Event chairwomen Holly Safford of Duxbury and Lynn Dale of Boston.

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    5-15-2013 Boston, Mass. 900 guests attended 10th Anniversary of Party in the Park to preserve the legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted's Emerald Necklace. Dr. Daniela Winston of Newton and Dr. Sofia Ostrer of Brookline. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 15 in Boston

    Dr. Daniela Winston of Newton and Dr. Sofia Ostrer of Brookline.

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    5-15-2013 Boston, Mass. 900 guests attended 10th Anniversary of Party in the Park to preserve the legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted's Emerald Necklace. Katherine Chapman of Boston. Globe photo by Bill Bett

    May 15 in Boston

    Katherine Chapman of Boston.

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    5-15-2013 Boston, Mass. 900 guests attended 10th Anniversary of Party in the Park to preserve the legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted's Emerald Necklace. L. to R. are Krystian von Speidel of Hartford, Ct. and Julie Gordon of Boston. Boston. Globe photo by Bill Bett

    May 15 in Boston

    From left: Krystian von Speidel of Hartford and Julie Gordon of Boston.

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    5-15-2013 Boston, Mass. 900 guests attended 10th Anniversary of Party in the Park to preserve the legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted's Emerald Necklace. Boston. Globe photo by Bill Bett

    May 15 in Boston

    Guests at the 10th Anniversary of Party in the Park.

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    5-11-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 700 guests attended Newton-Wellesley Hospital Chariable Foundation 14th Annual Gala Let's Paint the Town Red'', the event was held at Westin Copley Place. L. to R. are Laura Maguire of Middleton, Ashley Drinkwater of Beverly and Haillie MacNeill of Beverly. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 11 in Boston

    More than 700 guests attended the Newton-Wellesley Hospital Charitable Foundation’s 14th Annual Gala, “Let's Paint the Town Red,” at the Westin Copley Place.

    From left: Laura Maguire of Middleton, Ashley Drinkwater of Beverly, and Haillie MacNeill of Beverly.

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    5-11-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 700 guests attended Newton-Wellesley Hospital Chariable Foundation 14th Annual Gala Let's Paint the Town Red'', the event was held at Westin Copley Place. L. to R. are Peter DeLuca of Weymouth and Renee Hill of Boston. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 11 in Boston

    Peter DeLuca of Weymouth and Renee Hill of Boston.

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    5-11-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 700 guests attended Newton-Wellesley Hospital Chariable Foundation 14th Annual Gala Let's Paint the Town Red'', the event was held at Westin Copley Place. L. to R. are Ed Morata and Carol Lu of Newton with Event Chairs. Minou and Peter Palandjian Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 11 in Boston

    From left: Ed Morata and Carol Lu of Newton, with event chairs Minou and Peter Palandjian.

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    5-11-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 700 guests attended Newton-Wellesley Hospital Chariable Foundation 14th Annual Gala Let's Paint the Town Red'', the event was held at Westin Copley Place. L. to R. are Carol Lu and her husband Ed Morata of Newton. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 11 in Boston

    Carol Lu and her husband, Ed Morata, of Newton.

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    5-11-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 700 guests attended Newton-Wellesley Hospital Chariable Foundation 14th Annual Gala Let's Paint the Town Red'', the event was held at Westin Copley Place. L. to R. are Nancy and Neal Foster of Weston. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 11 in Boston

    Nancy and Neal Foster of Weston.

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    5-11-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 700 guests attended Newton-Wellesley Hospital Chariable Foundation 14th Annual Gala Let's Paint the Town Red'', the event was held at Westin Copley Place. L. to R. are Richard and Claire Fullam of Dorchester. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 11 in Boston

    Richard and Claire Fullam of Dorchester.

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    5-11-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 700 guests attended Newton-Wellesley Hospital Chariable Foundation 14th Annual Gala Let's Paint the Town Red'', the event was held at Westin Copley Place. L. to R. are Patti Collins, Cindy Boyle, Michael Boyle, Mary Crimmer and Collen Forbes all from Reading. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 11 in Boston

    From left: Patti Collins, Cindy Boyle, Michael Boyle, Mary Grimmer and Colleen Forbes, all from Reading.

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    5-11-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 700 guests attended Newton-Wellesley Hospital Chariable Foundation 14th Annual Gala Let's Paint the Town Red'', the event was held at Westin Copley Place. L. to R. are Kristan Murphy of Lynnfield, Eileen Madigan of Groton and Theresa Murphy of Reading. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 11 in Boston

    From left: Kristan Murphy of Lynnfield, Eileen Madigan of Groton, and Theresa Murphy of Reading.

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    5-11-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 700 guests attended Newton-Wellesley Hospital Chariable Foundation 14th Annual Gala Let's Paint the Town Red'', the event was held at Westin Copley Place. L. to R. are Chairman of Board Duke Collier and his wife Maren of Newton, Board Vice Chairman Bill Elfers of Wellesley and Joan Archer of Wellesley. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 11 in Boston

    Fom left: Duke Collier, executive chairman at Arsenal Medical, and his wife, Maren, of Newton, committee co-hairman Bill Elfers of Wellesley, and Joan Archer of Wellesley.

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    5-11-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 700 guests attended Newton-Wellesley Hospital Chariable Foundation 14th Annual Gala Let's Paint the Town Red'', the event was held at Westin Copley Place. L. to R. are Margot Palandjian and Kyle Saidnawey both of Belmont. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 11 in Boston

    Margot Palandjian and Kyle Saidnawey, both of Belmont.

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    5-11-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 450 guests attended the Zootopia 2013 to benefit Zoo New England held at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. L. to R. are Mary Nee of Milton, President of Animal Rescue League of Boston, Chairman of the Boston Malcolm McDonald of Boston and Dr. Martha Smith-Blackmore of Weymouth, Vice President of Animal Rescue League of Boston. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 11 in Boston

    More than 450 guests attended Zootopia 2013, a benefit to help Zoo New England, at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel.

    From left: Mary Nee, president of Animal Rescue League of Boston, of Milton; Malcolm McDonald, chairman of the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s Board of Directors, of Boston; and Dr. Martha Smith-Blackmore, vice president of the Animal Rescue League of Boston, of Weymouth.

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    5-11-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 450 guests attended the Zootopia 2013 to benefit Zoo New England held at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. L. to R. are Gail Fine and her husband Channel 5 President Bill Fine of Wellesley. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 11 in Boston

    Gail Fine and her husband, Channel 5 president Bill Fine, of Wellesley.

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    5-11-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 450 guests attended the Zootopia 2013 to benefit Zoo New England held at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. L. to R. are Bruce and Elizabeth Figueroa Rich Musiol of Boston,of Norfolk, Denise Leyhe of Littleton and Tom Keane of Acton. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 11 in Boston

    From left: Bruce and Elizabeth Figueroa, of Norfolk, Rich Musiol of Boston, Denise Leyhe of Littleton, and Tom Keane of Acton.

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    5-11-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 450 guests attended the Zootopia 2013 to benefit Zoo New England held at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. L. to R. are Gareth LeCornu of Boston and Laura Richter of Winchester. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 11 in Boston

    Gareth LeCornu of Boston and Laura Richter of Winchester.

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    5-11-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 450 guests attended the Zootopia 2013 to benefit Zoo New England held at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. L. to R. are Katy Powell of Boston and her mother Sherryl Powell of Orlando, Florida, Nancy Fox of Sandwich and her daughter Katie Fox of Boston. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 11 in Boston

    Katy Powell of Boston, her mother, Sherryl Powell of Orlando, Nancy Fox of Sandwich, and her daughter, Katie Fox of Boston.

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    5-11-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 450 guests attended the Zootopia 2013 to benefit Zoo New England held at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. L. to R. are Ann Edwards and her husband David Passafaro of Boston. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 11 in Boston

    Ann Edwards and her husband, David Passafaro, of Boston.

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    5-11-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 450 guests attended the Zootopia 2013 to benefit Zoo New England held at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. L. to R. are Jamie Oppedisano and his wife Pam of Hingham. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 11 in Boston

    Jamie Oppedisano and his wife, Pam, of Hingham.

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    5-11-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 450 guests attended the Zootopia 2013 to benefit Zoo New England held at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. L. to R. are Bob Beal of Boston Suzanne Lavoie of Boston. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 11 in Boston

    Bob Beal of Boston, and Suzanne Lavoie of Boston.

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    5-11-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 450 guests attended the Zootopia 2013 to benefit Zoo New England held at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. L. to R. are Vivian Beard of Lexington and Hassell McClellan of Milton. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 11 in Boston

    Vivian Beard of Lexington and Hassell McClellan of Milton.

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    5-11-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 450 guests attended the Zootopia 2013 to benefit Zoo New England held at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. L. to R. are Channel 5 Anchor Bianca de la Garza, Guest speaker Jeff Corwin of Marshfield, he is Wildlife biologist and Emmy Award winning TV Host, Event MC Robin Young, WBUR9-.9 Host of Here and Now and John Linehan President and CEO Zoo New England. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 11 in Boston

    From left: Channel 5 Anchor Bianca de la Garza; guest speaker Jeff Corwin, a wildlife biologist and Emmy Award winning TV host, of Marshfield; event emcee Robin Young, host of WBUR’s “Here and Now”; and John Linehan, president and CEO of Zoo New England.

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    5-11-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 450 guests attended the Zootopia 2013 to benefit Zoo New England held at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. L. to R. are Vytas Simas and his wife Hope Aldrich both of Wellesley. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 11 in Boston

    Vytas Simas and his wife, Hope Aldrich, of Wellesley.

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    5-11-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 450 guests attended the Zootopia 2013 to benefit Zoo New England held at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. L. to R. are Maureen and Bill Geary of Quincy. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 11 in Boston

    Maureen and Bill Geary of Quincy.

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    5-11-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 450 guests attended the Zootopia 2013 to benefit Zoo New England held at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. L. to R. are Karen Gillespie and Boston Marathon Champion Bill Rodgers of Boston. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 11 in Boston

    Karen Gillespie and former Boston Marathon champion Bill Rodgers of Boston.

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    5-11-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 450 guests attended the Zootopia 2013 to benefit Zoo New England held at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. L. to R. are Bahjat Shariff and his wife Zoila of Cumberland, R.I. and Meghan Ferguson of North Attleboro. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 11 in Boston

    From left: Bahjat Shariff and his wife, Zoila, of Cumberland, R.I.; and Meghan Ferguson of North Attleborough.

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    5-11-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 450 guests attended the Zootopia 2013 to benefit Zoo New England held at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. L. to R. are Ruth and Shelly Bramson of Boston. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 11 in Boston

    Ruth and Shelly Bramson of Boston.

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    5-11-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 450 guests attended the Zootopia 2013 to benefit Zoo New England held at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. L. to R. are Michael Goldstein and Allison Picott of Concord.Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 11 in Boston

    Michael Goldstein and Allison Picott of Concord.

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    5-9-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 550 guests attended 20th Annual New England Women;s Leadership Awards Dinner to benefit tthe Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester, held at the Seaport World Trade Center. L. to R. President and CEO Bob Scannell of Milton, Event MC WBZ-TV Channel 4 Lisa Hughes and Chairman of the Board Lee Kennedy Jr. of Duxbury. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 9 in Boston

    Over 550 guests attended the 20th Annual New England Women’s Leadership Awards Dinner at the Seaport World Trade Center to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester.

    From left: Bob Scannell of Milton, president and CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester; Lisa Hughes, event emcee of WBZ-TV Channel 4; and Lee Kennedy Jr. of Duxbury, chairman of the board.

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    5-9-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 550 guests attended 20th Annual New England Women;s Leadership Awards Dinner to benefit tthe Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester, held at the Seaport World Trade Center. L. to R. Jim Brett, Chairman of President Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities with Patrick Whelen of Milton. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 9 in Boston

    James Brett, chairman of The President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities, with Patrick Whelen of Milton.

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    5-9-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 550 guests attended 20th Annual New England Women;s Leadership Awards Dinner to benefit tthe Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester, held at the Seaport World Trade Center. L. to R. Nicole Sobel of Dorchester, Joan Pennant of Dorchester and Elnez Saidifar of Somerville. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 9 in Boston

    Nicole Sobel of Dorchester, Elnez Saidifar and Vallapa Paravichai of Peabody.

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    5-9-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 550 guests attended 20th Annual New England Women;s Leadership Awards Dinner to benefit tthe Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester, held at the Seaport World Trade Center. L. to R. Beverly Quinn of Nahunt and Jennifer Dunn of Boston. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 9 in Boston

    Beverly Quinn of Nahant and Jennifer Dunn of Boston.

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    5-9-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 550 guests attended 20th Annual New England Women;s Leadership Awards Dinner to benefit tthe Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester, held at the Seaport World Trade Center. L. to R. Frank Campbell and Stephanie Callahan both of Quincy.Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 9 in Boston

    Frank Campbell and Stephanie Callahan, both of Quincy.

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    5-9-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 550 guests attended 20th Annual New England Women;s Leadership Awards Dinner to benefit tthe Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester, held at the Seaport World Trade Center. L. to R. Dorothy DiPesa of Quincy and Phyllis Godwin of Hingham. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 9 in Boston

    Dorothy DiPesa of Quincy and Phyllis Godwin of Hingham.

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    5-9-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 550 guests attended 20th Annual New England Women;s Leadership Awards Dinner to benefit tthe Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester, held at the Seaport World Trade Center. L. to R. Doug Leu and Debbie Pepper of Milton. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 9 in Boston

    Doug Leu and Debbie Pepper of Milton.

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    5-9-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 550 guests attended 20th Annual New England Women;s Leadership Awards Dinner to benefit tthe Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester, held at the Seaport World Trade Center. L. to R. US Attorney Carmen Ortiz of Milton, Joanne Jaxtimer of Milton an Elizabeth Keeley of Melrose. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 9 in Boston

    From left: US Attorney Carmen Ortiz of Milton, Joanne Jaxtimer of Milton, and Elizabeth Keeley of Melrose.

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    Caitlin Wells of Boston and Jon Brideau of Hudson

    May 9 in Boston

    Caitlin Wells of Boston and Jon Brideau of Hudson

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    5-9-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 550 guests attended 20th Annual New England Women;s Leadership Awards Dinner to benefit tthe Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester, held at the Seaport World Trade Center. L. to R. Honoree Margaret Blood of Jamaica Plain, Honoree US Attorney Carmen Ortiz of Milton, President and CEO Bob Scannell of Milton, Dinner Chair Joanne Jaxtimer of Milton and Honoree Diane Patrick of Milton. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 9 in Boston

    From left: Honoree Margaret Blood of Jamaica Plain, Honoree and US Attorney Carmen Ortiz of Milton, President and CEO Bob Scannell of Milton, Dinner Chair Joanne Jaxtimer of Milton, and Honoree Diane Patrick of Milton.

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    5-8-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 600 guests attended The Breast Cancer Research FoundationBoston Hot Pink Party Featers Glitz and Glam. L. to R. are Channel 5 Kelley Tuthill, Leonard Lauder and Deborah Norville, Host of Inside Edition. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 8 in Boston

    Over 600 guests attended The Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s Boston’s Hot Pink Party: Feathers, Glitz, and Glam.

    From left: Channel 5 Kelley Tuthill, Leonard Lauder and Deborah Norville, host of “Inside Edition.”

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    5-8-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 600 guests attended The Breast Cancer Research FoundationBoston Hot Pink Party Featers Glitz and Glam. L. to R. are Dr. Carolyn Kaelin of Boston, Blaire Luciano and her mother Stacey Luciano of Brookline and Tiffnay Ortiz of Newton. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 8 in Boston

    From left: Dr. Carolyn Kaelin of Boston, Ballard Lucchino and her mother Stacey Lucchino of Brookline, and Tiffnay Ortiz of Newton.

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    5-8-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 600 guests attended The Breast Cancer Research FoundationBoston Hot Pink Party Featers Glitz and Glam. L. to R. are Tiffnay Ortiz of Newton, Margaret McNeill of Wellesley, Ashley Bernon of Wellesley,Penny Fireman of Wellesley,Kat Vandernot of Weston . Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 8 in Boston

    From left: Tiffany Ortiz of Newton, Margaret McNeill of Wellesley, Ashley Bernon of Wellesley, Penny Fireman of Wellesley, and Kat Vandernot of Weston.

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    5-8-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 600 guests attended The Breast Cancer Research FoundationBoston Hot Pink Party Featers Glitz and Glam. L. to R. are Jennifer McMahon of North Andover, Mark and Courtney Williams of Sherborn and Boston Harbor Hotel Generla Manger Jon Crellin. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 8 in Boston

    From left :Jennifer McMahon of North Andover, Mark and Courtney Williams of Sherborn and Boston Harbor Hotel Generla Manger Jon Crellin.

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    5-8-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 600 guests attended The Breast Cancer Research FoundationBoston Hot Pink Party Featers Glitz and Glam. L. to R. are Channel 5 Kelley Tuthill, Leonard Lauder and Deborah Norville, Host of Inside Edition. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 8 in Boston

    From left: Channel 5’s Kelley Tuthill, Leonard Lauder, and Deborah Norville, host of “Inside Edition.”

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    5-8-2013 Boston, Mass, 1600 guests attended The Greater Boston Chamber2013 Inuctees Acadmy of Distinguished Bostonians held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. L, to R. are Honor guests Governor Deval Patrick, Anne Finucane, Global Strantagy and Marketing Officer Northeast President Bank of American and Pulizer Prize Winning Author David McCullough. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 8 in Boston

    1600 guests attended The Greater Boston Chamber 2013 Inductees Academy of Distinguished Bostonians held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

    From left: Honored guests Governor Deval Patrick, Anne Finucane, Global Strategy and Marketing Officer at Bank of America, and Pulizer Prize-winning Author David McCullough.

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    5-4-2013 East Boston, Mass. Members of the Sitzundjibers Meetup Group and other guests enjoy he 139th Kentucky Derby Party at Suffolk Downs in East Boston.L. to R. are Claire Morton of Northampton and Carol Nelson of Needham. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 5 in East Boston

    Members of the Sitzundjibers Meetup Group and other guests attended the 139th Kentucky Derby Party at Suffolk Downs.
    Pictured: Claire Morton of Northampton and Carol Nelson of Needham.

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    5-4-2013 East Boston, Mass. Members of the Sitzundjibers Meetup Group and other guests enjoy he 139th Kentucky Derby Party at Suffolk Downs in East Boston. L. to R. are Linda McNeill of Burlington, Shannon Brandno of Malden, Cindy Scola of Burlington, Barbi Scola of Billerica and Jill Tesak of Groton. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 5 in East Boston

    From left: Linda McNeill of Burlington, Shannon Brandno of Malden, Cindy Scola of Burlington, Barbi Scola of Billerica, and Jill Tesak of Groton.

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    5-4-2013 East Boston, Mass. Members of the Sitzundjibers Meetup Group and other guests enjoy he 139th Kentucky Derby Party at Suffolk Downs in East Boston. L. to R. are Caroline Daigle of Duxbury, Kate Garrity of Brighton and Alex Hallowell of Cambridge. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 5 in East Boston

    From left: Caroline Daigle of Duxbury, Kate Garrity of Brighton, and Alex Hallowell of Cambridge.

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    5-4-2013 East Boston, Mass. Members of the Sitzundjibers Meetup Group and other guests enjoy he 139th Kentucky Derby Party at Suffolk Downs in East Boston. L. to R. are Cathy Selvitella of North Easton and Carol Pagliaro of Marblehead. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 5 in East Boston

    Cathy Selvitella of North Easton and Carol Pagliaro of Marblehead.

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    5-4-2013 East Boston, Mass. Members of the Sitzundjibers Meetup Group and other guests enjoy he 139th Kentucky Derby Party at Suffolk Downs in East Boston. L. to R. are Karen DeSpirito of Melrose, Sandra Caggiano of Lynn, Diane Giove of Everett and Corinne Barisano of East Boston. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 5 in East Boston

    From left: Karen DeSpirito of Melrose, Sandra Caggiano of Lynn, Diane Giove of Everett, and Corinne Barisano of East Boston.

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    5-4-2013 East Boston, Mass. Members of the Sitzundjibers Meetup Group and other guests enjoy he 139th Kentucky Derby Party at Suffolk Downs in East Boston. L. to R. are Rowena Palmer of Waltham and her daughter Linda Griffin of Waltham. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 5 in East Boston

    Rowena Palmer of Waltham and her daughter, Linda Griffin of Waltham.

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    5-4-2013 East Boston, Mass. Members of the Sitzundjibers Meetup Group and other guests enjoy he 139th Kentucky Derby Party at Suffolk Downs in East Boston. L. to R. are Event Chair Ben Sabatini of Natick and Sharon Cerny of Lexington. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 5 in East Boston

    Event chairman Ben Sabatini of Natick and Sharon Cerny of Lexington.

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    5-4-2013 East Boston, Mass. Members of the Sitzundjibers Meetup Group and other guests enjoy he 139th Kentucky Derby Party at Suffolk Downs in East Boston. Kieu Hua of Action. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 5 in East Boston

    Kieu Hua of Acton.

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    5-4-2013 East Boston, Mass. Members of the Sitzundjibers Meetup Group and other guests enjoy he 139th Kentucky Derby Party at Suffolk Downs in East Boston. Diane Johnson of Needham. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 5 in East Boston

    Diane Johnson of Needham.

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    5-4-2013 East Boston, Mass. Members of the Sitzundjibers Meetup Group and other guests enjoy he 139th Kentucky Derby Party at Suffolk Downs in East Boston.L. to R. are Connie Beauregard of Arlington, Linda Devine of Waltham and Diana Grammont of Bedford. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 5 in East Boston

    From left: Connie Beauregard of Arlington, Linda Devine of Waltham, and Diana Grammont of Bedford.

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    5-4-2013 East Boston, Mass. Members of the Sitzundjibers Meetup Group and other guests enjoy he 139th Kentucky Derby Party at Suffolk Downs in East Boston.L. to R. are Mark Heyda of Lynnfield and Anne Bishop of Milton. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 5 in East Boston

    Mark Heyda of Lynnfield and Anne Bishop of Milton.

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    5-4-2013 East Boston, Mass. Members of the Sitzundjibers Meetup Group and other guests enjoy he 139th Kentucky Derby Party at Suffolk Downs in East Boston.L. to R. are Roberta Cloth of Newton and Leslie Seabury of Boston. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 5 in East Boston

    Roberta Cloth of Newton and Leslie Seabury of Boston.

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    5-4-2013 East Boston, Mass. Members of the Sitzundjibers Meetup Group and other guests enjoy he 139th Kentucky Derby Party at Suffolk Downs in East Boston.L. to R. are Kathe Daley of Newton and Lee Drescher of Falmouth. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 5 in East Boston

    Kathe Daley of Newton and Lee Drescher of Falmouth.

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    5-4-2013 East Boston, Mass. Members of the Sitzundjibers Meetup Group and other guests enjoy he 139th Kentucky Derby Party at Suffolk Downs in East Boston.L. to R. are Hanne Straume of Boston, Cynthia Pierce of Nahunt and Vale Dooley of Southborough. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 5 in East Boston

    Hanne Straume of Boston, Cynthia Pierce of Nahunt, and Vale Dooley of Southborough.

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    5-4-2013 East Boston, Mass. Members of the Sitzundjibers Meetup Group and other guests enjoy he 139th Kentucky Derby Party at Suffolk Downs in East Boston.L. to R. are Paul Kusinitz of Lexington and Nancy Miller of Salem. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 5 in East Boston

    Paul Kusinitz of Lexington and Nancy Miller of Salem.

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    5-4-2013 East Boston, Mass. Members of the Sitzundjibers Meetup Group and other guests enjoy he 139th Kentucky Derby Party at Suffolk Downs in East Boston. Carol Nelson of Needham. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 5 in East Boston

    Carol Nelson of Needham.

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    5-1-2013 Boston, Mass. 400 guests attended the 5th Annual Crossroads for Kids Urban Campfire Fundraiser held at the Wharf Room in the Boston Harbor Hotel. L. to R. are Erin Brett of Hingham and Katie Puzo of Quincy. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 1 in Boston

    There were 400 guests atthe 5th Annual Crossroads for Kids Urban Campfire Fundraiser held at the Wharf Room in the Boston Harbor Hotel.

    From left: Erin Brett of Hingham and Katie Puzo of Quincy.

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    5-1-2013 Boston, Mass. 400 guests attended the 5th Annual Crossroads for Kids Urban Campfire Fundraiser held at the Wharf Room in the Boston Harbor Hotel. L. to R. are Renata Caines of Duxbury, Matt Pennucci of Leominster, Guest Speaker Krystal Edwards of Roxbury and Tatiana Joyce of East Boston. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 1 in Boston

    From left: Renata Caines of Roxbury, Matt Pennucci of Leominster, guest speaker Krystal Edwards of Roxbury, and Tatiana Joyce of East Boston.

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    5-1-2013 Boston, Mass. 400 guests attended the 5th Annual Crossroads for Kids Urban Campfire Fundraiser held at the Wharf Room in the Boston Harbor Hotel. L. to R. are Allison Parker of Boston, Gretchen Heins of Boston and Ellen Forest of Boston. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 1 in Boston

    From left: Allison Parker, Gretchen Heins, and Ellen Forest, all of Boston.

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    5-1-2013 Boston, Mass. 400 guests attended the 5th Annual Crossroads for Kids Urban Campfire Fundraiser held at the Wharf Room in the Boston Harbor Hotel. L. to R. are Therese Hudson of Charlestown and Scott Longo of Bridgewater. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 1 in Boston

    Therese Hudson of Charlestown and Scott Longo of Bridgewater.

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    5-1-2013 Boston, Mass. 400 guests attended the 5th Annual Crossroads for Kids Urban Campfire Fundraiser held at the Wharf Room in the Boston Harbor Hotel. L. to R. are Liza Gorman of South Boston, Anna Geraty of Charlestown, Christina Smith of Brighton and Lauren Maiellano of Charlestown. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 1 in Boston

    From left: Liza Gorman of South Boston, Anna Geraty of Charlestown, Christina Smith of Brighton, and Lauren Maiellano of Charlestown.

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    5-1-2013 Boston, Mass. 400 guests attended the 5th Annual Crossroads for Kids Urban Campfire Fundraiser held at the Wharf Room in the Boston Harbor Hotel. L. to R. are Erin Brett of Hingham and her twin brother Tim Brett of South Boston.

    May 1 in Boston

    Erin Brett of Hingham and her twin brother, Tim Brett, of South Boston.

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    5-1-2013 Boston, Mass. 400 guests attended the 5th Annual Crossroads for Kids Urban Campfire Fundraiser held at the Wharf Room in the Boston Harbor Hotel. L. to R. are Anna Jedrey and Hudson Evei both of South Boston. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 1 in Boston

    Anna Jedrey and Hudson Evei, both of South Boston.

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    5-1-2013 Boston, Mass. 400 guests attended the 5th Annual Crossroads for Kids Urban Campfire Fundraiser held at the Wharf Room in the Boston Harbor Hotel. L. to R. are Lune Charles of Brockton, Patrick Cleary of Roslindale, Suffolk Country District Attorney Dan Conley, Kristeon Mesa of Boston and Khamari Barnes of Dorchester. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 1 in Boston

    From left: Lune Charles of Brockton, Patrick Cleary of Roslindale, Suffolk District Attorney Dan Conley, Kristeon Mesa of Boston, and Khamari Barnes of Dorchester.

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    5-1-2013 Boston, Mass. 400 guests attended the 5th Annual Crossroads for Kids Urban Campfire Fundraiser held at the Wharf Room in the Boston Harbor Hotel. L. to R. are Ashlee Robertson of Boston and Connie Brown of Boston, Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 1 in Boston

    Ashlee Robertson and Connie Brown, both of Boston.

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    5-1-2013 Boston, Mass. 400 guests attended the 5th Annual Crossroads for Kids Urban Campfire Fundraiser held at the Wharf Room in the Boston Harbor Hotel. L. to R. are Mahsa Noble of Boston, Connie Brown of Boston, Maggie Burke of Newton and Sandy Missakian of Watertown. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 1 in Boston

    From left: Mahsa Noble of Boston, Connie Brown of Boston, Maggie Burke of Newton, and Sandy Missakian of Watertown.

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    5-1-2013 Boston, Mass. 400 guests attended the 5th Annual Crossroads for Kids Urban Campfire Fundraiser held at the Wharf Room in the Boston Harbor Hotel. L. to R. are Kelley Doyle of Norwell, President of Crossroads for Kids Deb Samuels of Plymouth and Liz Niedermeyer of Chestnut Hill. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    May 1 in Boston

    From left: Kelley Doyle of Norwell, Deb Samuels of Plymouth, president of Crossroads for Kids, and Liz Niedermeyer of Chestnut Hill.

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    5-1-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 400 guests attended Laboure Center 31st Annual Spring Benefit. L. to R. are Director Sister Maryadele Robinson of South Boston. L. to R. are Jennifer Roberts of Newton and Rosella Campion of Boston Globe photo by By Bill Brett

    May 1 in Boston

    Jennifer Roberts of Newton and Rosella Campion of Boston.

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    5-1-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 400 guests attended Laboure Center 31st Annual Spring Benefit. L. to R. are Director Sister Maryadele Robinson of South Boston. L. to R. are Lisa Whalen of Quincy, Maryellen Brett of Dorchester and Mark Whalen of Quincy. Globe photo by By Bill Brett

    May 1 in Boston

    From left: Lisa Whalen of Quincy, Maryellen Brett of Dorchester, and Mark Whalen of Quincy.

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    5-1-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 400 guests attended Laboure Center 31st Annual Spring Benefit. L. to R. are Director Sister Maryadele Robinson of South Boston. L. to R. are Rob Sheridan and his sister Kate Sheridan both of Boston with John Forger of Canton. Globe photo by By Bill Brett

    May 1 in Boston

    Rob Sheridan and his sister, Kate Sheridan, both of Boston, with John Forger of Canton.

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    5-1-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 400 guests attended Laboure Center 31st Annual Spring Benefit. L. to R. are Director Sister Maryadele Robinson of South Boston. L. to R. are Tom O'Donnell of Boston, Nancy Lenhart of Higham and Joe Connarton of Waltham. Globe photo by By Bill Brett

    May 1 in Boston

    From left: Tom O'Donnell of Boston, Nancy Lenhart of Higham, and Joe Connarton of Waltham.

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    5-1-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 400 guests attended Laboure Center 31st Annual Spring Benefit. L. to R. are Director Sister Maryadele Robinson of South Boston. L. to R. are Maren and Ryan Bradley of Cohasset, with Molly Bradley of Boston and her mother Elaine Bradley of Hingham. Globe photo by By Bill Brett

    May 1 in Boston

    From left: Maren and Ryan Bradley of Cohasset, with Molly Bradley of Boston and her mother, Elaine Bradley, of Hingham.

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    Laboure Center 31st Annual Spring Benefit

    May 1 in Boston

    From left: Sister Maryadele Robinson of South Boston, director of the Laboure Center, event co-chairwoman Jennifer Roberts of Newton, and honored guest Robert Sheridan of Hingham.

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    Boston Scholar Athletes gala

    April 30 in Boston

    More than 800 guests attended the Boston Scholar Athletes fund-raising gala held at Boston University’s Agganis Arena with special guest, actor Mark Wahlberg.

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    Boston Scholar Athletes gala

    April 30 in Boston

    Event chairman John Fish, CEO of Suffolk Construction, and Mark Wahlberg.

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    Boston Scholar Athletes gala

    April 30 in Boston

    Actor Mark Wahlberg with a stuffed "Ted” bear.

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    Boston Scholar Athletes gala

    April 30 in Boston

    Mark Wahlberg adressed the crowd at Agganis Arena.

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    Boston Scholar Athletes gala

    April 30 in Boston

    Actor Mark Wahlberg mingled with the crowd.

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    Boston Scholar Athletes gala

    April 30 in Boston

    Attendees at the Boston Scholar Athletes fund-raising gala. This year’s gala had a pep rally theme.

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    BCYF Curley Community Center

    April 27 in South Boston

    More than 500 local Comcast employees and members of City Year spent the day to improve the BCYF Curley Community Center in South Boston. The groups helped paint the Senior Room, clean up the Harbor Walk along the South Boston shoreline, and helped two Boston public schools in the neighborhood. The company expects more than 70,000 Comcast volunteers to participate in more than 700 projects across the country.

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    BCYF Curley Community Center

    April 27 in South Boston

    Members of Quincy Asian Resources painted the hallway of Curley Community Center.

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    BCYF Curley Community Center

    April 27 in South Boston

    William Huang of Quincy from the Quincy Asian Resources was on the ladder with his group.

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    BCYF Curley Community Center

    April 27 in South Boston

    More than 500 local Comcast employees and members of City Year spent the day to improve the BCYF Curley Community Center in South Boston.

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    United Nations Association of Greater Boston 10th Consuls Ball

    April 26 at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston

    There were 450 guests at the United Nations Association of Greater Boston 10th Consuls Ball at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel.

    From left: Dr. Izabela Malinowska of Brookline and Dr. S. Allen Counter of Cambridge, who is the honorary consul general of Sweden.

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    United Nations Association of Greater Boston 10th Consuls Ball

    April 26 at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston

    From left: General Scott Rice of the Massachusetts National Guard and his wife, Nancy, of Southampton, and Jill Milano and her husband, Thailand’s Honorary Consul General Joe Milano of Lynnfield.

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    United Nations Association of Greater Boston 10th Consuls Ball

    April 26 at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston

    Elizabeth Koutoujian and her husband, Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian of Waltham.

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    United Nations Association of Greater Boston 10th Consuls Ball

    April 26 at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston

    From left: Elizabeth and John Naughton, and Kathy Greaney, all from Cohasset.

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    United Nations Association of Greater Boston 10th Consuls Ball

    April 26 at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston

    From left: Julie Quelch, the Kingdom of Morocco’s Honorary Consul General John Quelch of Lincoln, and Chile’s Honorary Consul General Paul William Garber of Brighton.

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    United Nations Association of Greater Boston 10th Consuls Ball

    April 26 at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston

    The Republic of Korea’s Consul General Kangho Park and his wife, Kyung, of Newton.

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    United Nations Association of Greater Boston 10th Consuls Ball

    April 26 at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston

    Anne Medinus and her daughter Nonye Brown-West of Marshfield.

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    United Nations Association of Greater Boston 10th Consuls Ball

    April 26 at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston

    Richard Golob of Wellesley, president of the United Nations Association of Greater Boston, and Janice Hunt of Needham.

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    United Nations Association of Greater Boston 10th Consuls Ball

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    Clara Lora of East Boston, Hakan and Margaret Satiroglu of Boston, and Rosette Cataldo of Revere.

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    April 26 at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston

    Ralph and Karen Kane of Danvers.

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    United Nations Association of Greater Boston 10th Consuls Ball

    April 26 at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston

    Anu and Anant Agarwal of Weston and General Counsel to Boston, New England, Susie Kitchens, of Boston.

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    United Nations Association of Greater Boston 10th Consuls Ball

    April 26 at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston

    Michael Kitchens of Boston with Erlend Lochen and his wife, Beatriz Cotta, of Newton.

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    April 26 at the Fairmonyt Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston

    Japan’s Consul General Akira Muto and his wife, Misako, both of Boston.

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    United Nations Association of Greater Boston 10th Consuls Ball

    April 26 at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston

    Marcela Aguirre of Boston and Grace Holley of Malden.

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    United Nations Association of Greater Boston 10th Consuls Ball

    April 26 at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston

    Steve and Denise Dunbar of Peabody.

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    Derby Dash for the Friends of the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit

    April 26 at the Blue Glass Cafe in Boston

    There were 300 guests at the Derby Dash for the Friends of the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit at the Blue Glass Cafe in Boston.

    From left: Karen Detemple of Brookline, Joshua Janson of Boston, and Ashley Bernon of Wellesley.

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    Derby Dash for the Friends of the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit

    April 26 at the Blue Glass Cafe in Boston

    Anja Kola and Kier McDonough, both of Boston, and Molly Dunne of Brookline.

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    Derby Dash for the Friends of the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit

    April 26 at the Blue Glass Cafe in Boston

    Sylvia Dandrata of Needham, Boston Park Ranger Gene Survillo, chief of the mounted unit, and Patsy Ostrander of Boston.

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    Derby Dash for the Friends of the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit

    April 26 at the Blue Glass Cafe in Boston

    From left: Lisey Good and her husband, Lenny Snyderman, both of Cohasset, and Joshua Janson of Boston.

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    Derby Dash for the Friends of the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit

    April 26 at the Blue Glass Cafe in Boston

    From left: Anja Kola and Kier McDonough, both of Boston, and Molly Dunne of Brookline.

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    Derby Dash for the Friends of the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit

    April 26 at the Blue Glass Cafe in Boston

    Genevieve and David Jacobs of Essex.

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    Derby Dash for the Friends of the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit

    April 26 at the Blue Glass Cafe in Boston

    Greg and Stephanie Loeber of South Boston.

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    Derby Dash for the Friends of the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit

    April 26 at the Blue Glass Cafe in Boston

    From left: Anna Klykova of Belmont, Sandra Jean-Louis of Cambridge, and event auctioneer Adrienne Camire of Boston.

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    April 26 at the Blue Glass Cafe in Boston

    From left: Emily King of Boxford, Meghan Kaupp of Boston, Joanna Prager of Boston, Kelly Zarrella of Boston, and Carly Corbacho of Boston.

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    Derby Dash for the Friends of the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit

    April 26 at the Blue Glass Cafe in Boston

    Pam and Nicholas Lazares of Milton.

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    Derby Dash for the Friends of the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit

    April 26 at the Blue Glass Cafe in Boston

    From left: Mina Kim of Cambridge, Kelly Brilliant of Brookline, and Fredericka Veikley of Boston.

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    Derby Dash for the Friends of the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit

    April 26 at the Blue Glass Cafe in Boston

    Maureen McQuillen of Dorchester and Lina Baldassarre of Watertown.

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    Derby Dash for the Friends of the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit

    April 26 at the Blue Glass Cafe in Boston

    From left: Kim Noltemy of Cambridge, Sarah Manoog of Swampscott, Stacy Whalen-Kelley of Salem, Jason Schneider of Attleboro, Louisa Ansell of Hopkinton, and Laura Schneider of Attleboro.

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    4-25-2013 Cambridge, Mass. The 2013 Harvard Arts Medal Ceremony Honoring Matt Damon the event was held in Sanders Theatre, Memorial Hall at Harvard University.L. to R. are Moderated by Actor John Lithgow and Matt Damon. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    April 25 at Harvard University in Cambridge

    Actor Matt Damon was honored at the 2013 Harvard Arts Medal Ceremony in Sanders Theatre at Memorial Hall at Harvard University.

    Pictured: Moderator John Lithgow and Matt Damon.

    Read the full story: Matt Damon receives Arts Medal from Harvard (Names)

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    4-25-2013 Cambridge, Mass. The 2013 Harvard Arts Medal Ceremony Honoring Matt Damon the event was held in Sanders Theatre, Memorial Hall at Harvard University. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    April 25 at Harvard University in Cambridge

    The crowd at the 2013 Harvard Arts Medal Ceremony honoring Matt Damon.

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    4-25-2013 Cambridge, Mass. The 2013 Harvard Arts Medal Ceremony Honoring Matt Damon the event was held in Sanders Theatre, Memorial Hall at Harvard University. L. to R. are Moderated by Actor John Lithgow and Actor Matt Damon . Globe photo by Bill Brett

    April 25 at Harvard University in Cambridge

    Moderator John Lithgow and actor Matt Damon.

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    4-25-2013 Cambridge, Mass. The 2013 Harvard Arts Medal Ceremony Honoring Matt Damon the event was held in Sanders Theatre, Memorial Hall at Harvard University. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    April 25 at Harvard University in Cambridge

    Matt Damon at the 2013 Harvard Arts Medal Ceremony.

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    4-25-2013 Cambridge, Mass. The 2013 Harvard Arts Medal Ceremony Honoring Matt Damon the event was held in Sanders Theatre, Memorial Hall at Harvard University. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    April 25 at Harvard University in Cambridge

    Matt Damon at the 2013 Harvard Arts Medal Ceremony.

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    4-20-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 200 guests attnded the ''Bright Lights, Big City'' Gala held at the Ritz Carlton Boston Hotel, the raised 200, 000 dollars. L. to R. are Nicole Maxey of Boston and former New England Patriot Marshall Faulk. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    April 20 in Boston

    More than 200 guests attended the Jaden’s Ladder Bright Lights, Big City Gala at the Ritz-Carlton Boston Common Hotel. The event raised $200,000.

    Pictured: Nicole Maxey of Boston and former NFL player Marshall Faulk.

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    4-20-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 200 guests attnded the ''Bright Lights, Big City'' Gala held at the Ritz Carlton Boston Hotel, the raised 200, 000 dollars. L. to R. are Pat Williams of Dorchester and Nadia Paspal of Boston. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    April 20 in Boston

    Pat Williams of Dorchester and Nadia Paspal of Boston.

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    4-20-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 200 guests attnded the ''Bright Lights, Big City'' Gala held at the Ritz Carlton Boston Hotel, the raised 200, 000 dollars. L. to R. are Stasia Boduch and her daughter Madeline of Dover, New Hampshire. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    April 20 in Boston

    Stasia Boduch and her daughter, Madeline, of Dover, N.H.

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    4-20-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 200 guests attnded the ''Bright Lights, Big City'' Gala held at the Ritz Carlton Boston Hotel, the raised 200, 000 dollars. L. to R. are Sasha Lowery of Pattweson, New Jersey, Ketler Bosse of Manchester, New Hampshire and Betsy Baptiste of Malden. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    April 20 in Boston

    From left: Sasha Lowery of Paterson, N.J., Ketler Bosse of Manchester, N.H., and Betsy Baptiste of Malden.

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    4-20-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 200 guests attnded the ''Bright Lights, Big City'' Gala held at the Ritz Carlton Boston Hotel, the raised 200, 000 dollars. L. to R. are Pat Williams of Dorchester and Nicole Maxey of Boston. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    April 20 in Boston

    Pat Williams of Dorchester and Nicole Maxey of Boston.

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    4-20-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 200 guests attnded the ''Bright Lights, Big City'' Gala held at the Ritz Carlton Boston Hotel, the raised 200, 000 dollars. L. to R. are Vincent Peters of Mashpee and Karen Monteiro of Hyannis. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    April 20 in Boston

    Vincent Peters of Mashpee and Karen Monteiro of Hyannis.

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    4-20-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 200 guests attnded the ''Bright Lights, Big City'' Gala held at the Ritz Carlton Boston Hotel, the raised 200, 000 dollars. L. to R. are Lynn Stefano of Quincy, Michael Rotondi of Hinham and Suzanne Gratta of Kingston. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    April 20 in Boston

    Lynn Stefano of Quincy, Michael Rotondi of Hinham, and Suzanne Gratta of Kingston.

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    4-20-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 200 guests attnded the ''Bright Lights, Big City'' Gala held at the Ritz Carlton Boston Hotel, the raised 200, 000 dollars. L. to R. are Chris Coates and Jessica Baillardeon both of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    April 20 in Boston

    Chris Coates and Jessica Baillardeon, both of Portsmouth, N.H.

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    4-20-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 200 guests attnded the ''Bright Lights, Big City'' Gala held at the Ritz Carlton Boston Hotel, the raised 200, 000 dollars. L. to R. are Denise Jacobsohn of York, Maine, Cin Jachar of Portsmouth, New Hamshire and Christine Howell of Exeter New Hampshire Globe photo by Bill Brett

    April 20 in Boston

    From left: Denise Jacobsohn of York, Maine, Cin Jachar of Portsmouth, N.H., and Christine Howell of Exeter, N.H.

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    4-20-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 200 guests attnded the ''Bright Lights, Big City'' Gala held at the Ritz Carlton Boston Hotel, the raised 200, 000 dollars. L. to R. are Jessica Baillardeon of Atkinson, New Hampshire, Brandee Gibbs of Streatham , New Hampshire, Ted Vrettos of Portsmouth, New Hampshire and Jayne Berube of Rye, New Hampshire. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    April 20 in Boston

    From left: Jessica Baillardeon of Atkinson, N.H., Brandee Gibbs of Streatham, N.H., Ted Vrettos of Portsmouth, N.H., and Jayne Berube of Rye, N.H.

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    4-20-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 200 guests attnded the ''Bright Lights, Big City'' Gala held at the Ritz Carlton Boston Hotel, the raised 200, 000 dollars. L. to R. are Actress Rae Dawn Chong, Atlanta Falcons Harry Douglas, Co-Founder Oneta Bobbett of Rye, New Hampshire and former Boston Celtics Great JO JO White. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    April 20 in Boston

    From left: Actress Rae Dawn Chong, Atlanta Falcons player Harry Douglas, Oneta Bobbett of Rye, N.H., co-founder and program director for Jaden’s Ladder, and former Boston Celtics player Joseph Henry “Jo Jo” White.

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    4-20-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 200 guests attnded the ''Bright Lights, Big City'' Gala held at the Ritz Carlton Boston Hotel, the raised 200, 000 dollars. L. to R. are Co-Founder Kristi Bartlett of Quincy, Betsy Crespo of Milton and Boston Police Officer Jennifer Penton of Boston. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    April 20 in Boston

    From left: Co-founder Kristi Bartlett of Quincy, Betsy Crespo of Milton, and Boston Police Officer Jennifer Penton of Boston.

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    4-13-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 700 guests attened the 24th MassArt Annual Benefit Art Auction held at the College, The event raised over 750,000 dollars. L. to R. are Elisa Hamilton of Watertown, she is Chair of Alumni Leadership Council and Artist Steve Hollinger of South Boston. Globoe photo by Bill Brett

    April 13 in Boston

    Over 700 guests attended the 24th MassArt Annual Benefit Art Auction held at the college, which raised over $750,000 dollars.

    Elisa Hamilton, chair of the Alumni Leadership Council, of Watertown, and artist Steve Hollinger of South Boston.

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    4-13-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 700 guests attened the 24th MassArt Annual Benefit Art Auction held at the College, The event raised over 750,000 dollars. Globoe photo by Bill Brett

    April 13 in Boston

    The 24th MassArt Annual Benefit Art Auction.

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    4-13-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 700 guests attened the 24th MassArt Annual Benefit Art Auction held at the College, The event raised over 750,000 dollars. L. to R. are Robert Beal of Boston and Dawn Barrett, she is President of Mass. College of Art and Design. Globoe photo by Bill Brett

    April 13 in Boston

    Robert Beal of Boston and President of Mass. College of Art and Design Dawn Barrett.

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    4-12-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 150 guests at the Save Venice Boston Gala, the event was held at the Boston Public Library. L. to R. are Stephanie Coleman of Boston and Lynn Julian of Boston. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    April 12 in Boston

    Over 150 guests at the Save Venice Boston Gala at the Boston Public Library.

    Stephanie Coleman, left, and Lynn Julian, both of Boston.

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    4-12-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 150 guests at the Save Venice Boston Gala, the event was held at the Boston Public Library. Suzanne Messere of Charlestown and Julie Crites of Boston. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    April 12 in Boston

    Suzanne Messere of Charlestown, left, and Julie Crites of Boston.

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    4-12-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 150 guests at the Save Venice Boston Gala, the event was held at the Boston Public Library. L. to R. are Katie Barrow of Boston and Martha Clawson of Boston. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    April 12 in Boston

    Katie Barrow and Martha Clawson, both of Boston.

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    4-12-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 150 guests at the Save Venice Boston Gala, the event was held at the Boston Public Library. L. to R. are April and Liber Riccio of Boston. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    April 12 in Boston

    April and Liber Riccio of Boston.

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    4-12-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 150 guests at the Save Venice Boston Gala, the event was held at the Boston Public Library. L. to R. are John Grace and Anna Gabrieli both of Belmont. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    April 12 in Boston

    John Grace and Anna Gabrieli, both of Belmont.

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    4-12-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 150 guests at the Save Venice Boston Gala, the event was held at the Boston Public Library. L. to R. are Allie Nikolaisen of Boston. Jennie Miller and her sister and Meg Miller of Boston. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    April 12 in Boston

    From left: Allie Nikolaisen, Jennie Miller, and her sister, Meg Miller, all of Boston.

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    4-12-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 150 guests at the Save Venice Boston Gala, the event was held at the Boston Public Library. L. to R. are Julie Barry of Brighton, Diane Baiano of Boston and Stephanie Bond of Needham. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    April 12 in Boston

    From left: Julie Barry of Brighton, Diane Baiano of Boston, and Stephanie Bond of Needham.

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    4-12-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 150 guests at the Save Venice Boston Gala, the event was held at the Boston Public Library. L. to R. are Penny Shultz and Joel Wolff both of Watertown. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    April 12 in Boston

    Penny Shultz and Joel Wolff, both of Watertown.

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    4-12-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 150 guests at the Save Venice Boston Gala, the event was held at the Boston Public Library. L. to R. are Karl and Teryn of Boston, Richard Baiano of Boston and Craig Tevolitz of Boston. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    April 12 in Boston

    From left: Karl and Teryn Weintz, Richard Baiano, and Craig Tevolitz, all of Boston.

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    4-12-2013 Boston, Mass. Over 150 guests at the Save Venice Boston Gala, the event was held at the Boston Public Library. Event Co-Chairs Richard Baiano and Gina Morda both of Boston. Globe photo by Bill Brett

    April 12 in Boston

    Event co-chairs Richard Baiano and Gina Morda, both of Boston.

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