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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 two events this fall. 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!

FRONTLINE Countdown to November

Wednesday, October 23, 7-9:30pm
GBH Studios
$75 + Fees General Admission
$50 for Beacon Circle Patrons

Join us for a deep dive into the 2024 presidential elections with our award-winning FRONTLINE team. Academy Award-winning Editor-In-Chief, Raney Aronson-Rath and the talented filmmakers behind FRONTLINE's pivotal fall documentaries will share their unique perspectives on the race and what is at stake this November.

In Concert & Conversation with John Holiday

In Concert & Conversation with John Holiday

Thursday, November 21, 7-9:30pm
Fraser Performance Studio

Experience the thrill of a live studio recording with countertenor John Holiday, one of opera’s fastest-rising stars, as he makes his GBH Music debut with a program of oratorio and American classics.

Patron Perks

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.

MASTERPIECE Watch Party: Marlow Murder Club

Tuesday, October 1, 2-3:30pm
GBH Studios
Complimentary, Registration Required

Join GBH for an early screening of The Marlow Murder Club's premiere episode. Movie theater style snacks and drinks will be provided.

An all-new adaptation of Robert Thorogood’s novel The Marlow Murder Club is coming to MASTERPIECE on PBS on October 27, 2024. The thrilling, four part series stars Samantha Bond who is joined by Jo Martin, Cara Horgan and Natalie Dew.

1:30pm Doors Open, 2pm Program Begins

An Afternoon with Jacques Pépin

Monday, November 18, 1-3pm
GBH Studios

Legendary French chef, Jacques Pépin--author, television personality and educator will be live in the GBH Studios. The wide-ranging conversation, led by James Beard award-winning chef and restauranteur Jody Adams, will touch upon Jacques’s career and culinary experiences cooking in some of the finest French restaurants in the world. Guests will learn more about their friendship with chef and GBH television personality Julia Child, and Jacques's involvement in a dozen PBS television programs and much more!

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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