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Beacon Circle Events

The Beacon Circle is a wonderful way to gain insider access to GBH. Every year, patrons are invited to private parties and concerts, exclusive film screenings and discussions at GBH Studios and more. Meet the notable reporters, filmmakers and musicians you love through a series of unique events and share these experiences with a community of your peers.

To learn more about how to join the Beacon Circle or about the events below, please call the Beacon Circle Concierge Line at 617-300-3900 or email beacon_circle@wgbh.org.

Upcoming Events

"NOVA 50" in front of a starry night sky

Celebrate 50 Years of NOVA

Wednesday, April 3, 7-9:30pm
GBH Studios, One Guest Street
$75

Beacon Circle patrons are invited to join GBH President and CEO, Susan Goldberg and Executive Producers Julia Cort and Chris Schmidt in celebrating 50 years of scientific discovery, innovation and storytelling with NOVA.

Special guests include:

  • Miles O'Brien
  • Dr. Alok Patel
  • Dr. Melissa Lott
  • Dr. Daniela Rus
  • Dr. Hakeen Oluseyi
  • David Pogue

A special invitation to this exclusive event was sent to all Beacon Circle patrons.
The Culture Show

An Evening with The Culture Show

Tuesday, May 21, 7-9:30pm
GBH Studios, One Guest Street

Beacon Circle patrons and GBH special friends are invited to join the hosts of The Culture Show - GBH’s Jared Bowen, Callie Crossley, Edgar B. Herwick III, and James Bennett II - for an engaging program and reception.

A special invitation to this exclusive event will be sent to all Beacon Circle patrons.

More For You

In addition to the event experiences designed exclusively for you, GBH Beacon Circle members receive a 20% discount to select GBH events, from live music, storytelling, lectures and tasting events. Check out everything that’s coming up.

Champions Circle Behind the Scenes of Antiques Roadshow with Marsha Bemko

Champions Circle Behind the Scenes Tour of ANTIQUES ROADSHOW

Wednesday, March 27, 11am-1pm
GBH Studios

Ever wonder how those treasures and jaw-dropping items are selected for ANTIQUES ROADSHOW? Since its debut in 1997, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW has been a fan-favorite and is PBS’s most-watched on-going series, enjoyed by viewers across the country. This series is produced right here at GBH, so guests will have the unique opportunity to go behind the scenes with an exclusive tour of the ANTIQUES ROADSHOW production offices. Join us!

Register Here
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Champions Circle Coffee & Conversation: Explore the World of GBH Podcasts

Thursday, April 4, 10am-11am
Virtual Event via Zoom

Take a break and join Sandy Chin, Associate Director of Champions Circle for coffee and conversation. This virtual meet-up provides an opportunity to get to know other Champions Circle patrons and learn directly from the content creators about productions coming down the pipeline at GBH. This morning we will spotlight GBH's podcast initiatives. Our featured guest will be Devin Robins, Managing Producer of Podcasts at GBH.

Register Here

Past Events

We’re delighted to offer this library of some of our favorite past patron events, recorded for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy them for the first time or relive the magic of a past Beacon Circle experience!

Four people stand together smiling.
Deconstructing Opera: Omar, April 12, 2023: Advisors Council member Michelle Shell and guest pose with Rhiannon Giddens and Reverend Emmett G. Price III.
Elizabeth Friar
A man and a woman look at a gallery of paintings.
NOVA's Climate Across America, May 4, 2023: Beacon Circle patrons Edye and Bob Baker experience the Peabody Essex Museum’s exhibition On This Ground: Being and Belonging in America.
Elizabeth Friar
Two women are engaged in lively conversation.
GBH Producer’s Briefing, June 7, 2023: Chair of the GBH Board of Trustees Ann Fudge mingles with GBH Director of Digital Learning and Business Development, Pegeen Wright.
Elizabeth Friar
An arial shot of a large group of people in an atrium, mingling and standing around tables.
FRONTLINE 40th Anniversary Celebration, December 6, 2023: Beacon Circle Patrons enjoy a reception celebrating FRONTLINE’s 40th Anniversary.
Elizabeth Friar
A man and a woman talk to each other in a hallway.
Conversation and Cannoli with Lidia Bastianich, November 2, 2022: GBH Advisors Council and Beacon Circle Committee member Fran Chin chats with Lidia Bastianich before the program.
Meredith Nierman
Three women and a man stand together with their arms around each other, smiling for the camera.
NOVA’s Climate Across America, May 4, 2023: Beacon Circle patrons Eliot and Constance Beal enjoy the reception at NOVA’s Climate Across America event with their daughter and granddaughter.
Elizabeth Friar
A woman is singing in front of a crowd, accompanied by a man playing the piano behind her.
Deconstructing Opera: Omar , April 12, 2023: Soprano Brianna J. Robinson performs “My daddy wore a cap, like yours” from Omar, accompanied by pianist, Brendon Shapiro.
Elizabeth Friar
Five women pose against a backdrop with the GBH logo.
Conversation and Cannoli with Lidia Bastianich, November 2, 2022: Beacon Circle Chair Holly Muson and her guests pose with Lidia Bastianich.
Meredith Nierman
Five people sit on a stage in front of an audience. The people on the stage are sitting under a screen that reads "FRONTLINE" at the top, and list their names over each of their heads as follows: "Raney Aronson-Rath, James Jacoby, Ramita Navai, A.C. Thompson, Mystyslav Chernov."
FRONTLINE 40th Anniversary Celebration, December 6, 2023: Beacon Circle Patrons listen to a panel of FRONTLINE Journalists, moderated by Executive Producer Raney Aronson-Rath.
Elizabeth Friar
A man and a woman stand together, smiling.
NOVA’s Climate Across America, May 4, 2023: Beacon Circle members Patricia and Galen Ho pose for a photo at the Peabody Essex Museum.
Elizabeth Friar
Two woman smile at a gift box containing a book and a bottle of wine.
Conversation and Cannoli with Lidia Bastianich, November 2, 2022: Beacon Circle Patron Joan Curry and her guest enjoy their raffle prize.
Meredith Nierman
Two women talk on a stage, one of those women is holding a violin.
In Concert and Conversation with Lara St. John, October 5, 2022: Violinist Lara St. John chats with CRB host Laura Carlo in between performances.
A man in a baseball cap smiles at two women talking to each other.
Deconstructing Opera: Omar, April 12, 2023: Beacon Circle patron Rosamond Vaule and her son mingle with Grammy Award winning musician and composer Rhiannon Giddens.
Elizabeth Friar
A woman is standing in a room of people seated at tables. She is holding a microphone and asking a question.
GBH Producer’s Briefing, June 7, 2023: GBH Trustee Susan Luo asks a question at the GBH Producer’s Briefing.
Elizabeth Friar
Two women smile as they look at a climate change exhibition, comprised of two lamps enclosed in a glass case.
NOVA’s Climate Across America, May 4, 2023: Beacon Circle member Bettina Igel and her guest explore the Peabody Essex Museum’s exhibition Climate Action: Inspiring Change.
Elizabeth Friar
Five people pose for a photo with their arms around each other's shoulders.
An Evening with Judy Woodruff, March 30, 2023: Judy Woodruff gathers with GBH Advisors Council and Beacon Circle Committee members Karen Levy and Gloria Rose and patrons Henry and Laurie Kay for a photo.
Elizabeth Friar
Three people are laughing as they converse with a woman whose back is turned to the camera.
An Evening with Judy Woodruff, March 30, 2023: GBH Board of Advisors members Eugene Mahr and Ingrid Chung and her husband, Michael Obuchowski, converse with GBH President and CEO, Susan Goldberg.
Elizabeth Friar
Three people stand together, smiling.
GBH Producers Briefing, June 7, 2023: GBH Trustees Cynthia Strauss and Vincent Rougeau pose with GBH President and CEO Susan Goldberg.
Elizabeth Friar
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