Commonwealth Pier, Harborwalk, Boston, MA 02210

Celebrate women entrepreneurs and their champions who are taking Massachusetts to new heights!
The annual fundraiser for <a href="https://www.woce.us/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">WOCE</a>, the Startup Party with a Purpose, is a celebration of women entrepreneurs and their champions who are shaping the future of Greater Boston and Massachusetts. Your support of this non-profit will elevate businesses owned by women, helping them scale and deliver community and economic impact. Network with top business leaders, community influencers, visionary entrepreneurs, and elected officials. We are also thrilled to have <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirley-leung-globe" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Shirley Leung</a>, business columnist and associate editor, and host of Globe Opinion podcast “Say More.” as our Emcee.
<h3>Join us as we celebrate these amazing honorees:</h3>
• Entrepreneur of the Year-Joanne Chang, Pastry Chef/Co-Owner, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/flour-bakery-cafe/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Flour Bakery+Cafe</a>
• Entrepreneur of the Year-<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-powers-8a575432/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Liz Powers</a>, Co-Founder &amp; CEO, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/artlifting/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ArtLifting</a>
• Corporate Champion-<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/yiehsinhung/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Yie-Hsin Hung</a>, President &amp; CEO, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/state-street/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">State Street</a> Investment Management
• Community Champion-<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/foley-hoag-llp/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Foley Hoag LLP</a>, Legal excellence rooted in community impact since 1943.
• Entrepreneur Champion-<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drshakennawilliams/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dr. Shakenna K. Williams</a>, MBA, PhD, Executive Director of the Babson College's Frank &amp; Eileen™ Institute for Women and Allies, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/babson-college/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Babson College</a>
• Media Champion, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alberto-vasallo-iii/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Alberto Vasallo III</a>, President &amp; CEO, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/elmundoboston/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">El Mundo Boston </a>
<h3>Host Committee</h3>
Co-Chairs:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-madsen-181aa752/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Grace Madsen</a>, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Chairman and CEO at State Street
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandycarroll/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mandy Carroll</a>, Principal/Partner, BDO
Host Committee:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alec-s-3b6a94196/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Alec Stern</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alina-ritter-cbpa-606b114/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Alina Ritter</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-haskell-a71ab958/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Amber Haskell</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aymbre-paige/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Aymbre Paige</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anuradha-yadav-2532152/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Anuradha Yadav</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethanygrazio/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Beth Grazio</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbiecarlton/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Bobbie Carlton</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-baines-29679767/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Casey Baines</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiacohen/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Cynthia Cohen</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/daylana-ervin-parker-b183754/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Daylana Ervin-Parker</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominicamenta/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dominic Amenta</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmajanke/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Emma Janke</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeggers/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jana Eggers</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kris-laping/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Kris Laping</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-herlihy-b816673/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Marianne Herlihy</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/maura-fitzgerald/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Maura FitzGerald</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalia-urtubey/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Natalia Urtubey</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pramila-yadav-a03192a0/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Pramila Yadav</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/saskiaepstein/overlay/contact-info/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Saskia Epstein</a>,<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenayr/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Steve Ayr</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/supark/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sung Park</a>
By registering, you acknowledge that photos and/or videos may be taken or recorded and expressly agree that such photos/recordings can be used by WOCE and Fidelity Labs, made available through all channels such as, but not limited to, its social media accounts and through other promotional distribution methods.

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You may not expect a community so deeply academic to be so warm and welcoming, but Commonwealth contains multitudes—just like you. 
Are you interested in applying&nbsp;for the 2027–2028&nbsp;school year? <a href="https://www.commschool.org/admissions-aid/admissions-events/registration" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Come to our Virtual Open House</a> to hear from current students and faculty, learn about different areas of school life, and discover all that makes Commonwealth so uncommon.
You will&nbsp;get a real sense of the Commonwealth experience and what your future here might be like:
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Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions! Fall season starts Tuesday, October 6, 7pm, at Brookline Senior Center. Director Eric Tarlin will have you making music in no time, whether you can read music or not. This fall our theme is “Horn Bands from the 60’s, 70’s &amp; 80’s”, including Earth Wind &amp; Fire, Chicago, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Tower of Power, Gloria Estefan, Paul Simon, Gladys Knight, Toto, Steely Dan, and even a tribute to the late Dolly Parton.&nbsp;Come try it out risk-free! Find your voice. Feed your spirit. Make new friends. For more information, visit our website RockVoices.com

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Macy's, 250 Granite St., Suite 8160, Braintree, MA, 2184

Join Wacoal for Fit for the Cure®, a special in-person event that combines expert bra fittings with meaningful impact in the fight against breast cancer.
Receive a complimentary bra fitting. For every guest who gets fit and purchases a regular-price Wacoal or b.tempt’d bra at the event, Wacoal will donate $5 to Susan G. Komen®, supporting breast cancer research, patient services, and critical education programs.
Whether you’re overdue for a fitting, refreshing your top drawer, or simply looking for a meaningful way to give back, this is an easy way to do something good for yourself and your community.
Bring your daughters, friends, sisters, and neighbors. Make it a girls’ day with purpose!
The event runs all day; check your location for availability. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome, and the event is open to all.

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The Phantom of the Opera — Live in Concert
Experience the legendary 1925 silent film The Phantom of the Opera on the big screen, accompanied live by the New England Film Orchestra, conducted by Gina Naggar, performing Carl Davis’s acclaimed symphonic orchestral score.
Starring Lon Chaney in his iconic portrayal of the Phantom, Rupert Julian’s film was the first major screen adaptation of Gaston Leroux’s 1910 novel and remains one of the defining works of silent cinema.
Davis’s score draws heavily on Gounod’s Faust — the opera at the center of the film’s Paris Opera House setting — while creating a haunting musical identity for the Phantom himself. As Davis described it: “horror, pure horror.” Performed live alongside the film, the score heightens its romance, spectacle, suspense, and terror, transforming this silent masterpiece into an immersive concert-cinema experience.
Beneath the grandeur of the Paris Opera House lives a mysterious masked figure who has become obsessed with young singer Christine Daaé. When Christine discovers the truth behind the voice guiding her career, she is drawn into the Phantom’s hidden world beneath the theater, setting in motion a gothic tale of obsession, jealousy, and forbidden love.
A cinematic classic. A live orchestra. An unforgettable night at the movies.

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Are you a high school student dreaming of a future in fashion? This online course is designed to help you build a compelling fashion portfolio tailored for art and design school applications. Over six weekly group sessions, you'll develop two original design projects, learn how to present your creative vision, and explore what schools typically look for in a portfolio.
This class will cover essential elements like mood boards, sketching, fabric selection, and illustration techniques, with special attention to ready-to-wear design. You’ll also gain insight into application requirements—from essays to sewing projects—so you can confidently apply to your chosen schools.
In the final session, you'll receive a one-on-one 20-minute portfolio review to discuss your work and next steps for submission.

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NYC and Boston's rising stars of standup comedy come together in this special event. You've seen our comics on Hulu, Amazon; at venues like NY Comedy Club, The Stand, The Comedy Studio, Comedy Connection, The Wilbur Theatre, and more. You don't want to miss this. Join us at The Cellar of Bell Inn and Tavern, Peabody. Just 5 min from Salem.&nbsp;

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