Boston Sports Stars Rally for Children
Boston's most valuable players lend their support at the annual Champions for Children’s gala.
February 27, 2012
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Members of Boston’s professional sports teams, including the Bruins, Celtics, Red Sox, New England Patriots, and New England Revolution, led the 2011 Parade of Champions into the Champions for Children’s gala on December 1. The event, the premier fundraising gala for Children’s Hospital Boston, welcomed guests such as former New England Revoltuion player and current ESPN analyst Taylor Twellman and his colleague Hannah Storm, with the Stanley Cup and a room at the Seaport World Trade Center lined with iconic duck boats. The Boston Bruins were honored for their unwavering commitment to Children’s Hospital Boston community. Bruins Captain Zdeno Chara received this year’s Champion Award from the children whose lives he has touched with his generous spirit and big heart. This year’s event raised nearly $3.8 million for the hospital.—JESSICA LANIEWSKI
Steven Tyler Celebrates with Boston Common
The rock icon rolls into our cover party in true rebel style.
October 10, 2011
Anyone would draw attention arriving at a party on an acid-green, three-wheeled motorcycle, but when Steve Tyler arrived in said fashion—complete with police escort—he created quite a stir. The native New Englander turned King of Rock, American Idol judge and author returned to the city on June 29 to help fête his current cover for Boston Common magazine. Walking a leopard print runway, he was greeted to his Welcome Back to Town party by Niche CEO Jason Binn, Publisher Glen Kelley and Editor in Chief Janice O’Leary. Tyler’s daughter Chelsea, his son Taj, longtime girlfriend Erin Brady and assorted friends and fans were on hand. Guests enjoyed cocktails by Grey Goose as well as passed hors d’oeuvres.
The entertainment for the Bing-sponsored evening included the premiere of Tyler’s new music video, performances by two of Boston University’s male a cappella troupes and live music from the James Montgomery Blues Band. Aerosmith’s front man joined Montgomery on stage at the end of the evening for a surprise harmonica and vocal duet performance for guests such as Wyc and Corinne Grousbeck and John Henry with wife Linda Pizzuti Henry.
