
Special Guest & Dinner Host Selections
Chef’s Delight
Host: Janit Greenwood & Barry Goldman, Weston
Restaurateur and entrepreneur Joey Crugnale will prepare a delicious dinner and share his hospitality as he does at his successful restaurants: Naked Fish and Red Sauce.
Driven to Distraction
Host: Jo & Mike Solet, Cambridge
What do Ben Franklin, Thomas Edison, Dustin Hoffman, and Robin Williams have in common? Researcher and author Dr. Ned Hallowell is one of the country’s leading experts on Attention Deficit Disorder.
Life with a Rock & Roll Band
Host: Amy Cody & John Furst, Newton
For the past 15 years, Bert Hollman has managed the Allman Brothers Band, Rock’n Roll Hall of Fame members, Class of 1994. Hear highlights of his career in the entertainment business as one of its best Artist Managers.
What Happened in the Garden of Eden?
Host: Gail & Steve Gerzof, Newton, Kosher
Rabbi Harold Kushner has helped millions of people through his bestselling books including When Bad Things Happen to Good People and When All You’ve Ever Wanted Isn’t Enough.
Winning in Today’s Business Environment
Host: Suzanne & Norman Priebatsch, Back Bay, Boston
Jack & Suzy Welch talk about today’s business challenges and opportunities with a focus on how to win both at work and in life and have fun doing it!
A Night at the Oscars
Host: Sara & Jeff Sherman, Newton
Ty Burr is the film critic for The Boston Globe and author of The Hundred Greatest Movies of All Time and The Hundred Greatest Stars of All Time.
Prize Winning Commentary
Host: Eileen Morrison, Nancy & Dan Gaulin, Ann Battle, Newton
The Boston Globe columnist Eileen McNamara received a Pulitzer Prize for Distinguished Commentary and the American Society of Newspaper Editors’ award for Distinguished Writing.
Here’s To Your Health!
Host: Dale & Harold Stahler, Newton
In over two decades at The New York Times and The Washington Post, Phil Hilts has written hundreds of front-page stories on medicine and public health.
On Beauty
Host: Arline & Larry Heimlich, Newton
Renowned dermatologist Dr. Jeff Dover talks about revolutionizing the treatment of the aging face.
‘Til Death Do Us Part
Host: Barbara & Steve Grossman, Newton
Hilary & Julie Goodridge won their courageous fight for same sex marriage as lead plaintiffs in Goodridge v. Dept. of Public Health.
Bipartisan Social Security Reform
Host: Sheryl Marshall & Howard Salwen, Newton
Bob Pozen has been President of Fidelity Management & Research Co. and is now Chairman of MFS Investments. Bob has proposed a progressive indexing plan to save Social Security now being considered by Republicans and Democrats.
The Blog Connection
Host: Patty & Dick Simon, Newton
Media personality Christopher Lydon has returned to the air with a show called “Open Source” which will integrate with the internet through streaming audio, email, and blogs, allowing the show to be interactive and international.
Passion for Change & Compassion for People
Host: Alderman Victoria Danberg & Dr. John Ficarelli, Newton
As one of the most effective advocates for social justice in our time, Hubie Jones shapes the civic landscape in Boston and shows creativity and unflagging energy to build organizations and bring people together.
Art Under Construction
Host: Shelly & Ofer Nemirovsky, Back Bay, Boston
Jill Medvedow, Director of the Institute of Contemporary Art, is working hard to give contemporary art in Boston a “shot in the arm” through a new building on the waterfront which is sure to be an architectural landmark.
Who’s On First?
Host: Joan & Irwin Tepper, Newton
Sports analyst Charlie Pierce appears weekly on National Public Radio’s sports program Only a Game, a regular panelist on Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me, and a frequent host on ESPN radio.
Round Up the Posse
Host: Susan & Barry Benjamin, Chana & Steve Meyer, Newton Kosher
Andrea Cabral is the first female sheriff in Massachusetts. As Suffolk County Sheriff, Andrea is responsible for the House of Correction, the Suffolk County Jail, the Suffolk County Women’s Resource Center, and more.
Beat the Press
Host: Arlene & Larry Rand, Newton
Emily Rooney is host and executive editor of Greater Boston, WGBH’s local issues, politics, and public affairs program. Emily has received awards for excellence in broadcast journalism and advocacy of media accountability.
Making Scents of Chocolate
Host: Evy & Joe Megerman, Brookline
Temper Chocolates is an elegant shop in the Commonwealth Hotel that offers chocolates from around the world plus chocolate perfumes! Owner Caroline Yeh is passionate about teaching how to select and appreciate fine chocolate.
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