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South Enders gather for the Gardens

Thursday May 17, 2018

Submitted by Friends of the Public Garden

On Friday, April 27, 2018, Boston's most anticipated springtime gala, the Friends of the Public Garden's Green and White Ball, raised $650,000 for the care of the Boston Common, Public Garden and Commonwealth Avenue Mall.

Nearly 300 guests enjoyed the Friends' largest fundraiser of the year, which was led by Co-Chairs Tamar Frieze (Back Bay), Ashley Harmon (Beacon Hill), Jackie McCabe (Beacon Hill) and Jessica Schmitz (Beacon Hill). Blossoming at a new venue, Four Seasons Hotel Boston, the event's new partners Marc Hall Design, Frost Productions and PEAK Event Services, delighted guests with a stunning design deeply rooted in the history of the parks.

The Ball honored Honorary Co-Chairs Julie and Ronald Druker, and The Druker Company, LTD was a generous Underwriter sponsor of the event. Party-goers, which included the Young Friends of the Public Garden, donned fashion-forward floral gowns and dapper tuxedos and enjoyed a lively cocktail reception, a three-course dinner and dancing with the band Night Shift.

Over the past 21 years, the Green and White Ball has raised over $6 million to renew, care and advocate for the Boston Common, Public Garden and Commonwealth Avenue Mall, which has been the mission of the Friends since its inception 48 years ago.

Proceeds from the events have provided critical funds for annual care and maintenance in the parks, including the care of 1,700 trees and 42 pieces of public art. For more information about the Friends of the Public Garden and its work, visit www.friendsofthepublicgarden.org.