Left to Right: David Gibbons, General Manager of the Taj Boston, and international opera star Placido Domingo greet Her Royal Highness Dona Cristina de Borbon, Infanta of Spain, and His Excellency Don Inaki Urdangarin, Duke of Palma (her husband), at Taj Boston. (Photo by Roger Farrington)
 

Taj Boston was proud to be the official hotel sponsor of Placido Domingo's "Around The World Tour, Boston." The occasion marked the internationally renowned tenor's first gala concert appearance in Boston.

Upon Mr. Domingo's arrival at the hotel, he and David Gibbons, General Manager, also greeted Her Royal Highness Dona Cristina de Borbon, Infanta of Spain and her husband, His Excellency Don Inaki Urdangarin, Duke of Palma.

"To have one of the greatest operatic artists of all time with us," said Gibbons, "is a milestone in this legendary 1927 building's rich history." The Taj hosted Placido Domingo's press conference at the hotel and the post-performance gala dinner in the Grand Ballroom. Executive Chef Franck Steigerwald and his chefs created an "artistic menu" for this once-in-a-lifetime dinner.

Burns Library at B.C. Hosts "Reflections of Ireland"

Boston College recently hosted "Reflections of Ireland: Music and Landscapes" by artist Richard "Skip" Toomey at the John J. Burns Library. The exhibit included a tribute to some of Boston's legendary senior Irish musicians.

The Burns Library maintains an ongoing schedule of physical and virtual exhibits highlighting the holdings of its Archives and Special Collections. For information about upcoming events, call 617-552-3282.

Geraldine Ferraro to Appear at "Reaching for a Cure"

On Friday, May 2, join cancer survivor and former U.S. vice presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro for the second annual "Reaching for a Cure" gala at the Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Ms. Ferraro will inspire guests with a talk about her battle with multiple myeloma, a common, but incurable blood cancer. She will also be honored for her dedication to help find a cure and treatments for the disease.

The gala includes dinner, dancing and an auction full of sports, travel and dining packages to support multiple myeloma research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Visit www.reachingforacure.org or call 617-582-8342 for tickets and more information.

"Mother's Day Brunch" Scheduled at Museum of Science

The Museum of Science will host a "Mother's Day Brunch" with Wolfgang Puck Catering on Sunday, May 11 from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

We are invited to enjoy "an exquisite brunch with breathtaking views of the Charles River and Boston skyline" at the Museum. The buffet-style brunch includes a wide array of foods created by Wolfgang Puck Catering, such as Swiss-fallen soufflé with caramelized banana and candied lemon zest, scrambled cage-free eggs with house cured bacon and boursin, organic chicken breast with Vidalia onion ragu au jus, honey roasted ham with horseradish remoulade, and much more.

Brunch will be served at the Museum's Skyline Room and D'Arbeloff Suite overlooking the Charles River. The brunch includes admission to the Exhibit Halls and a special gift for mothers.

Member discounts are available as well as discount parking. Reservations are recommended by calling 617-723-2500. We are told that the Museum will also host a brunch on Father's Day.

Enjoy!

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