The Scene In and Around Boston . . .
By Hilda M. Morrill
May 4, 2007
 A striking and most appropriate table arrangement at the Lidia Bastianich presentation/book signing includes not only flowers and copies of Lidia’s new book, but also several different types of pasta, a mesh bag full of fresh garlic cloves, and jars of peppers and beans preserved in olive oil. (Photo © Hilda M. Morrill)
Hubby and I were among the hundreds of people who lined up early at the World Trade Center to see and hear PBS Chef Lidia Bastianich’s cooking demonstration during the recent “WGBH Wine and Food Festival.”
The noted TV personality, restaurateur and Italian cookbook author was in Boston to promote her latest book, “Lidia’s Italy: 140 Simple and Delicious Recipes from the Ten Places in Italy Lidia Loves Most,” which she wrote with her daughter Tanya Bastianich Manuali.
The book happens to be the basis for the new PBS show, “Lidia’s Italy,” which debuts this coming Saturday, May 5 at 1:30 p.m. on WGBH-TV, Channel 2.
We really enjoyed our delightful afternoon with Lidia and Tanya as they cooked, told stories, showed preview clips from the new show (which was mostly filmed in Italy), and answered questions from the audience.
Best of all, we got to taste three of the yummy recipes and everyone went home with a copy of the book, which the mother and daughter duo graciously offered to sign. Grazie!
Spa to Host Fundraiser for Susan G. Komen Foundation
Emerge By Giuliano, Boston's luxury day spa and salon for men, women and couples, will host a fundraising event this Sunday, May 6, to benefit the Susan G. Komen For The Cure Breast Cancer Foundation. The event affords guests an ideal opportunity to shop for Mother's Day gifts. The spa is located at 275 Newbury Street in the heart of Boston's fashionable Back Bay.
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Emerge will feature: a champagne and classic hors d'oeuvres reception; informal modeling of daytime, business and evening wear courtesy of award-winning designer Denise Hajjar; music from Entertainment Specialists; and the Boston premiere of Sharyn & Co, a new jewelry line created by longtime Boston designer Sharyn Fireman.
Ten percent of all sales on May 6 for spa and salon services and merchandise will be donated to the Foundation. Additionally, ten percent of all gift certificate sales between May 1 and Mother's Day, May 13, will be donated to the Foundation.
Denise Hajjar and Sharyn Fireman have also committed ten percent of their sales related to the event. Admission is free, however at press time spa and salon services during the event were booked. Call 617-437-0006, ext. 210, for more information.
Boston Pops Opening Night
Singer-songwriter Ben Folds joins Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops to launch the “2007 Pops Season” on Wednesday, May 9. “Opening Night at Pops” features Mr. Folds performing such hits as “Brick” and “The Luckiest.”
“Opening Night at Pops” is a fundraiser for the orchestra and includes a champagne reception for ticket holders before the concert. Benefactor tickets include a post-concert dinner at the Fairmont Copley Plaza.
Beth and Carmine Martignetti and Megan and Robert O’Block are the Opening Night Benefactor Co-Chairs.
Benefactor Committee members include: Jim and Nancy Bildner; Cindy and Ollie Curme; Roger and Judith Feingold; Jerry and Darlene Jordan; Charles and Lisa Larkin; Joyce and Edward Linde; Ann M. Philbin; Kristin and Roger Servison; Thomas Stemberg and Katherine Chapman; Paul Verrochi; Christopher Wilson; Rhonda and Michael Zinner, M.D.; and Linda and Brooks Zug.
In Mr. Lockhart’s 13th season with the orchestra, he will lead 29 concerts, including the return of the Pops’ acclaimed “Jazz Fest” with Dianne Reeves, Gary Burton, and Chick Corea (May 29-June 2); a “Tribute to Broadway” (June 13-15); the ever-popular “Pops on the Edge” programs (June 23-27); and the Pops’ “Annual July 4 Celebration” on the Charles River Esplanade.
Academy Award-winning film composer and Boston Pops Laureate Conductor John Williams also leads the orchestra in performances of his film score to the Harry Potter movies and other Hollywood blockbusters (May 22-26). Marvin Hamlisch takes the Symphony Hall podium (June 19), and Charles Floyd also returns for this year’s soul-stirring Gospel Night (June 16), a cherished Pops tradition.
To charge tickets to a major credit card, call the Boston Pops’ SymphonyCharge at 617-266-1200 or 888-266-1200. For current Boston Pops program information, dial 617-CONCERT (266-2378). For further information, please call the Boston Symphony Orchestra at 617-266-1492.
New this year, patrons can take advantage of the Keith Lockhart VIP Ticket Packages through Mr. Lockhart’s Web site,
www.keithlockhart.com. The VIP Ticket Package includes one ticket to selected Pops concerts, an exclusive tour of Symphony Hall or Tanglewood, a gift card to the keithlockhart.com store, and the chance to meet Mr. Lockhart.
“Lilac Sunday” at Arnold Arboretum Scheduled for Mother’s Day
The Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain hosts “Lilac Sunday” on May 13, which just happens to be Mother's Day. This beloved celebration includes tours, Morris dancing, children's activities, and of course, more than 180 different kinds of lilacs.
The Arboretum is open from dawn to dusk, with festivities taking place between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, and picnicking is allowed. For more information, call 617-524-1718.
Enjoy!
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