The Scene In and Around Boston . . .
By Hilda M. Morrill
January 26, 2007
 Pictured after the NECN taping in the newly re-designed George kitchen in Milton are, left to right, interior designer Mitch Bobkin, Domain founder Judy George, and “New England Dream House” hostess Beth Shelburne. (Photo © Hilda M. Morrill)
We recently had the pleasure of attending a festive “Open House” at the new Natick home of our friend Mitch Bobkin. A noted interior designer, most recently with Domain Home Fashions, Mitch has “transformed” several homes for clients, and for himself, into elegant show houses.
More than one person at the party noted that the house was so spectacular it should be on TV. Well, next thing we knew, we were lucky to be present during the taping of a segment for NECN’s “New England Dream House.”
It was fun to see Beth Shelburne, the charming hostess of the popular program, along with her very professional crew “do their thing.” We were amazed to see how much work and time goes into putting such a show on the air.
The taping is scheduled to air this coming Sunday, January 28 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. There will also be repeat airings at 3:30 p.m. on January 29, February 1, 6, 9 and 14. The segment will also be available on the NECN Web site. Ultimately, visitors to Mitch’s own Web site will be able to view it along with a previous taping at the home of Domain founder and CEO, Judy George, for whom Mitch designed a new “dream” kitchen and sunroom last year.
For more information, be sure to visit www.mfb-designs.com. Congratulations and best wishes to all!
“Fantasy Wedding Festival” scheduled for Lombardo’s
“The Fantasy Wedding Festival at Lombardo’s,” scheduled for this coming Sunday, January 28 in Randolph, is the place to be if you’re planning a wedding.
Beginning at noon, more than two dozen vendors representing a variety of services will be on hand to give attendees valuable tips and information. At 2 p.m. there will be a Fashion Show by Yolanda’s and Mr. Tux. The Ovations 10-piece band will make everything even more festive.
There will be numerous booth prizes and an incredible “Free Wedding Giveaway” valued at more than $20,000 for one lucky couple.
The grand prize includes: flowers, DJ & band, wedding cake, limousine, invitations, calligraphy board, a wedding-night hotel room; a honeymoon vacation package from The Travel Center; wedding party tuxedos from Mr. Tux; $1,000 toward a wedding gown from Yolanda’s; videography from Boston Bride Corporation; and a photography package from Photography by Regis. Winners must be present to win.
For admission costs or more information, call Lombardo’s at 781-986-5000 or visit
www.lombardos.com.
“Great Chefs Food & Wine Tasting” at the Marriott in Quincy
Bring your discerning palate and an appetite for fine food and wines to the “19th Annual Great Chefs Food & Wine Tasting” on Tuesday, February 6, at the Boston Marriott Quincy.
Billy Costa, host of NECN's “TV Diner,” will emcee this elegant evening that will feature samples from more than 20 of the finest restaurants and bakeries from the Greater Boston and South Shore areas, as well as wine from international vintners.
A few of the featured participating establishments include Bia Bistro, Bistro 712, Bon Caldo, Fox and Hound Grill and Tavern, Hancock’s Restaurant, Konditor Meister, PURE Chocolate, The Square Café, Tullio’s Restaurant and Grotto, and Veronica’s Sweetcakes.
With Valentine's Day just a week after the event, the evening's "Have a Heart" theme ensures the perfect atmosphere to help raise awareness for Partners Home Care's cardiac programs.
The event will also feature live and silent auctions, providing guests with an excellent opportunity to do some last-minute shopping for their sweetheart. Featured items include a ride in the Goodyear Blimp and the opportunity to be "Diner for a Day" and appear on “TV Diner” with Billy Costa.
Proceeds support the non-profit mission of Partners Home Care to provide high-quality health care, health education and supportive services in the home or community setting to children and adults in eastern Massachusetts, including those who might not otherwise receive that care.
For tickets or more information, visit www.partnershomecare.org or call 781-681-1232.
Harris Center Forum on February 27 Free and Open to the Public
The Harris Center for Education and Advocacy in Eating Disorders at Mass General Hospital will present its “11th Annual Public Forum” at The Brattle Theatre in Cambridge on Tuesday, February 27, at 6:30 pm.
Free and open to the public, the forum will be hosted by Lauren Greenfield, the award winning documentary filmmaker. Ms. Greenfield is considered a preeminent chronicler of youth culture as a result of her groundbreaking projects “Girl Culture” and “Fast Forward.”
The Harris Center will screen Ms. Greenfield's first feature-length documentary film, “THIN,” which follows four young women struggling with anorexia in a residential eating disorders treatment facility.
“THIN” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and has won Best Feature Documentary at the Independent Film Festival of Boston, the Newport International Film Festival, the Jackson Hole Film Festival and recently was awarded the Times BFI London Film Festival Grierson Award.
David B. Herzog, MD, Professor of Psychiatry (Pediatrics) at the Harvard Medical School and Director of the Harris Center for Education and Advocacy in Eating Disorders at MGH, will give a brief overview of the Harris Center and welcome the audience, and subsequently participate in a question-and-answer period after the film.
The Forum, which is being held in honor of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, serves to educate the public about eating disorders and related issues as well as to promote dialogue concerning a variety of related topics such as image, self-esteem and stress.
For more information, please call 617-724-1744.
Enjoy!
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