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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.

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!

FY25 Beacon Circle Boston Speaker Series Dinner

Beacon Circle Benefactor & Innovator Nights

February & June 2025

Patrons contributing $10,000 or more annually are also invited to join us for two exclusive events each year. In February we gathered for dinner with Admiral James Stavridis ahead of his Boston Speakers Series lecture. In June, Benefactors and Innovators are invited to a reception with GBH President and CEO Susan Goldberg and her senior leadership team. Guests will receive a formal invitation for the event in June by email. For more information, please reach out to the Beacon Circle concierge line at 617-300-3900 or beacon_circle@wgbh.org. 

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.

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GBH Music Presents: Christina Day Martinson and Friends

Thursday, June 17, 7-9:30pm
GBH Studios
$50 in-person ticket, 20% discount using the Beacon Circle code at registration

Join Grammy-nominated baroque violinist Christina Day Martinson for an intimate recital celebrating her extraordinary career and the forthcoming documentary A Second Movement, which captures her life story and artistry. Hosted by CRB’s Brian McCreath, this special performance features several of her acclaimed collaborators and includes a conversation with Christina.

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From Paperwork to Peace of Mind: Estate Planning with Aging Loved Ones

Wednesday, June 18, 2-4pm
GBH Studios
Complimentary, Registration Required

Whether you're planning your own estate or helping out with an aging loved one, join us for an estate planning seminar with BNY Wealth Planning Strategist, Jere Doyle. You will learn practical tips and tactics, questions to ask, and the family conversations that will give you the peace of mind that comes from proper planning.

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In the colors of the disability pride flag, line-drawn people form a circle. They represent people with disabilities including a person in a wheelchair, using a prosthetic leg, holding a white cane, and standing with a service dog. Title - Disability Reframed a growing community. June 26, 2025 from 6 to 9 pm at GBH. Moderated by Nicole Agois.

Disability Reframed: A Growing Community

Thursday, June 26, 6-9pm
GBH Studios and Virtual

Complimentary, Registration Required

More than 70 million adults in the U.S. — 1 in 4 people — live with a disability, and this number continues to grow. Some disabilities are visible, others are not, but all experiences are valid and deserve recognition, support, and community. We’ll have an engaging conversation hosted by Nicole Agois, Managing Director of Open Door Arts, on why disability should be recognized as a natural part of the human experience and how to foster a more inclusive world that welcomes and supports people of all abilities.

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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
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: Patrons and guests enjoying a performance from GBH musicians in residence The Ulysses Quartet.
Meredith Nierman/Meredith Nierman / Courtesy of GBH
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
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.
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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.'
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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!

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