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
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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!
April 3, 2025
GBH Studios
We invite you to save the date for Beacon Circle Night at Stories from Stage! Take a seat on the set of a live taping and enjoy magnificent and engaging storytelling with your fellow patrons. A reception with WORLD’s new Editor-in-Chief, Nina Chaudry will precede the taping. Check your inbox for your formal invitation and register now!
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 .
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 .
Wednesday, April 23, 7-8 pm
Zoom
Complimentary virtual event
Jennifer Weiner is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of nineteen novels, including In Her Shoes, now a major motion picture. Her newest book, The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits, will be released tomorrow. Be among the first to hear about this highly anticipated book and hear directly from Jennifer during this unforgettable evening. She’ll take you behind the scenes of her extraordinary career, giving you an exclusive peek into her creative process, and so much more!
This event is free to all, but guests can purchase a signed copy of The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits for $60 at registration.
Wednesday, April 30, 7:15-9 pm
GBH Studios/Virtual
Complimentary virtual event
$50 in-person ticket, 20% when you use the Beacon Circle discount code
GBH Music and JazzBoston celebrate International Jazz Day with Walid Zairi & Talween, showcasing original world jazz music that blends the oud and accordion. Oud player and Talween frontman Walid Zairi’s compositions are influenced by his Tunisian African roots and classical Arabic music background, with jazz elements layered in to create a fresh and energetic sound.
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!
