The Scene In and Around Boston . . .
By Hilda M. Morrill
March 23, 2007
 George K. Regan, Jr., founder and president of the Regan Communications Group. (Photo courtesy of Robin Rehfield)
Congratulations are in order to the Regan Communications Group. The public relations agency was recently named a “2007 Corporate Friend of Children” by the Child Welfare League of America (CWLA). Led by George K. Regan Jr., Regan Communications has been instrumental in support of the work performed by Parents for Residential Reform at the Federation for Children with Special Needs and the Children’s Holiday Gift Fund.
Nominated by Parents for Residential Reform at the Federation for Children with Special Needs, Regan Communications has used media connections and staff volunteerism to help change the perception of the child welfare system in its community and has advocated on behalf of children and families at the local, state, and regional levels.
The award was presented on February 27 at a dinner held during CWLA’s National Conference in Washington, DC. “My staff and I consider it a privilege to be associated with the Child Welfare League of America. Recognizing as we do the tremendous work that is done every day on behalf of this great cause by so many individuals and organizations, it is humbling and gratifying to be recognized for our modest contributions,” said Regan.
Founded in 1984 by George K. Regan, Jr., the Boston-based agency also currently manages offices on Cape Cod as well as Rhode Island, Connecticut and Florida. For more information, please visit
www.regancommunications.com. Best Wishes!
TomorrowNite Gala Raises $550,000
On February 24, more than 580 guests attended the 16th annual “TomorrowNite 2007 Gala,” a benefit for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The event, which was presented by The Tayebati Family Foundation and chaired by Milton resident Anne Tamer Hajjar, raised $550,000.
The Citi Performing Arts Center (the former Wang Center) was transformed into a "Fire & Ice" themed extravaganza featuring two bands, creative cocktails, gourmet dining and more than 75 unique silent auction items. Recognized as the Hospital's premier fundraiser for this region, the Boston-based event has raised more than $4-million to date.
Emceed by 7News' Frances Rivera, one of the highlights of the evening featured a special performance of "Ice Cream with Suzanne" by 13-year-old Lizzie Ayoub, singing a song she wrote about a St. Jude’s patient she had met.
Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tenn., St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. No family ever pays for treatments not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay.
For more information, please visit www.stjude.org. Congratulations and Best Wishes all around!
Denise Hajjar Fashion Show to Benefit Home for Little Wonderers
Noted fashion designer Denise Hajjar invites us to her “Spring / Summer Collection Fashion Show,” which takes place at The Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel on Wednesday March 28, from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Proceeds will benefit The Home for Little Wanderers.
Denise says, “Please join emcee, WVCB-TV Channel 5’s Susan Wornick, as we experience a night of beautiful fashions, great raffle drawings and a fabulous live auction package, so that we continue to keep ‘hope alive’ for the children served by the Home. . . .”
The evening begins with a reception at 6 p.m. followed by a short program, the fashion show and a live auction. For ticket information and reservations, please call Jamille Benson at 617-927-0682. To learn more, visit
www.thehome.org.
Big Apple Circus Scheduled for City Hall Plaza
The 29th season show of the “Big Apple Circus” is guaranteed to delight one and all. A host of international performers, including jugglers, acrobats, equestrians, aerialists, horses, dogs, jesters and Grandma the Clown will welcome us to this season’s brand-new production of “Step Right Up!” “Grandma,” the star icon of the Circus and International Clown Hall of Fame inductee Barry Lubin, hails from the U.S.
Performances begin Saturday, March 31 and run for 55 shows through Sunday, May 6 under the Big Top at its new location, Boston City Hall Plaza. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster at 617-931-2787, ticketmaster.com and at all Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets may also be purchased in person at BOSTIX (two locations, Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Copley Square).
The Big Top is heated in cold weather and air conditioned in warm weather for all–season comfort. All can experience the instant connection between audience and artist as attendees sit less than 50 feet from the ring. For inquiries about wheelchair–accessible seating, please call the Ticket Info Line at 800-922-3772.
For more information, including membership and private performances, visit
www.bigapplecircus.org.
James Taylor to Return to Tanglewood
Looking ahead: Legendary singer-songwriter and Massachusetts native son James Taylor returns to Tanglewood for one night only this summer to perform Friday, August 24, at 7 p.m. in the Koussevitzky Music Shed.
We are told that Taylor will perform his critically acclaimed “One Man Band” show, an intimate performance of his most beloved songs along with accompanying autobiographical stories, film clips and images. He will be joined by pianist Larry Goldings.
“This marks a return to an earlier, simpler style of performance for the perennial, quintessential singer-songwriter, recalling the beginning of his career in the late ’60s when he’d hit the road with a guitar, a suitcase, and a handful of original songs.”
To charge Tanglewood tickets to a major credit card, call SymphonyCharge at 617-266-1200 or 888-266-1200. Tickets may also be purchased online through
www.tanglewood.org.
Enjoy!
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