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.
Join us for an extraordinary evening celebrating all of your favorites: Our local news and music programs, GBH Kids shows, NOVA, MASTERPIECE, FRONTLINE, AMERICAN EXPERIENCE and ANTIQUES ROADSHOW. Learn more about GBH75: A Gala Celebration here: https://www.wgbh.org/collections/gbh75-gala
Our fall patron offerings will be announced soon! 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!
September & Late Fall
Patrons contributing $10,000 or more annually are also invited to join us for exclusive events each year. In September we will gather for a cocktail reception with Pete Buttigieg ahead of his Boston Speakers Series lecture. More bespoke engagements to be announced this fall.
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.
Thursday, September 10
5:30 – 6:30 PM
In-person
GBH Jazz Nights are back! Catch live performances from Greater Boston’s finest jazz artists on the second Thursday of every month. Up first, violinist Rob Flax and guitarist Slava Tolstoy blend jazz, hot swing, pop, and global folk traditions into an upbeat original sound filled with humor and joy.
Thursday, September 17
6:30 – 8 PM
GBH Studio at the Boston Public Library
Join us at our GBH Studio at the Boston Public Library for a conversation with photographic artist Marsha Wilcox and MIT astrophysicist Sara Seager, moderated by Harvard art historian Jennifer Roberts. They’ll explore the many meanings of light — from artistic expression and visual perception to the mysteries of the universe — and examine how light and darkness shape discovery, imagination, and our understanding of the world.
Tuesday, September 22
6:30 – 9:15 PM
In-person
Join us for the first Stories from the Stage live taping of the season. Storytellers explore what it really means to be happy, and the unexpected choices, risks, and discoveries we make in the search for joy, purpose, and a more fulfilling life.
Thursday, October 8
8:00 – 9: 00 PM
Virtual
Rick Steves sits down with Samantha Brown, host of Samantha Brown’s Places to Love, to reflect on his career, discuss his decades-long connection to public media, and share a few tips on the best places to explore around the globe. There will even be time for a few guests to ask their own travel questions!
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. Fill out the interest form and our staff will be in touch to learn what you value most about GBH and customize the tour to your interests. Bring a friend or the whole family — there is something for everyone!
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.
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!
