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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.

Go Behind the Scenes

Joining the Beacon Circle unlocks fabulous experiences tailored to you. Discover a new side of GBH with two unique experiences, guided by our team.

Customized GBH Studio Tour in Brighton
Step inside our headquarters for a personalized tour of our innovative studios. Learn how your favorite programs come to life, meet the people behind the mic, and explore the heart of our operations. From friends who stay glued to our world-class newsroom reporting to CRB enthusiasts to budding Arthur fans, there’s something for everyone — so bring the whole family!

Watch Boston Public Radio Live at the Boston Public Library
Take a front-row seat for a live broadcast of Boston Public Radio at the BPL’s Newsfeed Café. Jim Braude and Margery Eagan tackle smart local conversation with leaders and thinkers shaping Boston and New England.

Overhead view of the GBH Boston Public Library Studio with people sitting at tables and chairs watching the broadcast of Boston Public Radio
GBH Studio at the Boston Public Library

Save the Date

We invite you to save the date for the following events. For more information, keep an eye on your inbox for a formal invitation in the coming weeks. Not receiving Beacon Circle invitations? Please email beacon_circle@wgbh.org to resubscribe to our email list!

2000 Meters to Andriivka

FRONTLINE’s  "2000 Meters to Andriivka"

Tuesday, November 4, 7 - 8:15pm
GBH Studios

You are invited to join FRONTLINE’s Editor-in-Chief and Executive Producer Raney Aronson-Rath and filmmakers Mstyslav Chernov and Michelle Mizner for an inside look behind FRONTLINE’s new film, 2000 Meters to Andriivka,
From the Oscar®-winning team behind 20 Days in Mariupol, L, 2000 Meters to Andriivka documents the toll of the Russia-Ukraine war from a personal and devastating vantage point. Following his historic account of the civilian toll in Mariupol, Mstyslav Chernov turns his lens toward Ukrainian soldiers — who they are, where they came from, and the impossible decisions they face in the trenches as they fight for every inch of their land.

RSVP HERE

Patron Perks

In addition to the event experiences designed exclusively for you, GBH Beacon Circle members receive a 20% discount to select GBH events. A sampling of offerings is below. To see everything that's coming up — from live music to lectures, tastings to author talks — please visit gbh.org/events.

Revolutionary Art with Costume Designer Ruth Carter

Revolutionary Art with Costume Designer Ruth Carter

Wednesday, November 5, 6 - 7:30pm
Boston Public Library

Join us at the Boston Public Library for a conversation with trailblazing costume designer Ruth E. Carter, the first Black woman to win two Academy Awards in Costume Design—for Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

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A Conversation with Jacques Pépin

Friday, November 7, 1:30-3pm
Virtual
$120, includes cookbook
Be sure to enter the discount code before selecting your tickets

GBH presents a national virtual event honoring chef and culinary personality, Jacques Pépin.

Jacques sits down for a wide ranging discussion which will include: reflections on his career, his decades-long connection to public media, the important work he does with his foundation, and his enduring role as a culinary icon.

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Beyond the Page with M.L. Rio

Beyond the Page with M.L. Rio

Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 7- 8pm
Virtual

Go “backstage” with acclaimed author, M.L. Rio, as she discusses her writing career and latest novel, Hot Wax.

With a career ranging from acting to academia, M.L. Rio is the author of the internationally bestselling novel If We Were Villains and the USA TODAY bestselling novella Graveyard Shift. Her latest release, Hot Wax, is a vivid and immersive tale of one woman’s reckless mission to make sense of the events that shattered her childhood and made her who she is.

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!

An Evening with The Culture Show

NOVA's 50th Anniversary Celebration

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Boston Speaker Series Dinner with Marie Yovanovitch, January 16, 2024: Peter Banks and Karen Levy in conversation with Marie Yovanovitch before enjoying dinner at The Lenox and attending Yovanovitch’s Boston Speaker Series lecture.
Lisa Abitbol / Courtesy of GBH
NOVA’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, April 3, 2024: Beacon Circle patron and Board of Trustees Chair Ann Fudge, and President and CEO Susan Goldberg, share a moment with NOVA’s eclipse glasses.
Elizabeth Friar / Courtesy of GBH
An Evening with The Culture Show, May 21, 2024: Beacon Circle Committee Chair, Holly Muson, and patrons enjoy hors d’oeuvres during a reception with the arts and culture community celebrating six months of 'The Culture Show.'
Meredith Nierman/Meredith Nierman / Courtesy of GBH
NOVA’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, April 3, 2024: GBH Advisor Elizabeth Bennett Carroll and Board of Advisors Chair Renee Inomata pose with Co-Executive Producer Julia Cort at NOVA’s 50th Anniversary.
Elizabeth Friar / Courtesy of GBH
An Evening with The Culture Show, May 21, 2024: Patrons and guests enjoying a performance from GBH musicians in residence The Ulysses Quartet.
Meredith Nierman/Meredith Nierman / Courtesy of GBH
An Evening with The Culture Show, May 21, 2024: Beacon Circle Committee Members David Weisner, Liz Rogers, and Oscar Malcolm enjoy refreshments after attending four interviews with the co-hosts of 'The Culture Show' and creatives across the Commonwealth.
Meredith Nierman/Meredith Nierman / Courtesy of GBH
NOVA’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, April 3, 2024: NOVA Science Trust donors Eleanor Morgan and Howard Morgan experiencing a virtual reality provided by NOVA for the 50th Anniversary event.
Elizabeth Friar / Courtesy of GBH
Boston Speaker Series Dinner with Marie Yovanovitch, January 16, 2024: Beacon Circle patrons Yvette Cendes, Martin Pierce, Mary Jo Haggerty, and Sunny Yando pose with former diplomat and retired senior member of the United States Foreign Service, Marie Yovanovitch.
Lisa Abitbol / Courtesy of GBH
Benefactors and Innovators Producers Briefing, June 5, 2024: Beacon Circle patrons Richard Fudge and Gloria Rose with Executive Producer Cameo George before hearing remarks from FRONTLINE, AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, and National Programming Executive Producers.
Courtesy of GBH
Up Close and Personal with GBH News, April 10, 2024: Beacon Circle patrons enjoy remarks from GBH News and The World during an intimate reception held at Ralph Sheridan and Anne Steer’s home.
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Boston Speaker Series Dinner with Marie Yovanovitch, January 16, 2024: Jennifer Stone, Jonathan Green, and other patrons enjoy a conversation with Marie Yovanovitch over dinner.
Lisa Abitbol / Courtesy of GBH
NOVA’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, April 3, 2024: Co-Executive Producer Christ Schmidt smiling with donors Tedd and Ella Saunders after receiving his new NOVA50 lab coat.
Elizabeth Friar / Courtesy of GBH
An Evening with The Culture Show, May 21, 2024: Patron Jonathan Gbur shares his artistic skills during our interactive arts reception in celebration of 'The Culture Show.'
Meredith Nierman/Meredith Nierman / Courtesy of GBH
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