Blackstone's of Beacon Hill
Beginning Tuesday, December 1st, Blackstone's of Beacon Hill (46 Charles St.) will launch its fourth annual 12-Days of Christmas Celebration that will once again feature the “Build a Basket of Cheer Program” fulfilling their continued mission to give back to the local community. Customers, vendors, neighbors and friends will participate in a united effort to support two local organizations – Beacon Hill Civic Association, which is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the residential quality of life in our neighborhood, and the Beacon House, a Rogerson Community that subsidizes housing for elders and people with disabilities. The campaign will showcase two exciting events – Wednesday, December 2nd from 3:30 to 7:00pm local PBS documentary film producer and author, Lorie Conway and Saturday, December 5th from 3:00 to 7:00pm folk artist and children’s book illustrator/
“Our ‘Build a Basket of Cheer Program’ was designed to bring together as many people in our neighborhood all focused on a common goal – to improve life in our community,” says Jennifer Hill, co-owner of Blackstone’s. Over 20 valued vendors of Blackstone’s have donated many of their fine products. Each item will have a suggested price that when purchased by a customer will become a gift to be placed in the front window under a Christmas tree and later donated to the Beacon House. The money raised by the purchase of the donated items will be given to support the Beacon Hill Civic Association’
Blackstone's 12-Days of Christmas are as follows:
Tuesday, December 1st – 6 – 7pm
Blackstone’s is thrilled to kick off its 12-days of Christmas on December 1st with the Three Sopranos – RCM. RCM? You may already know Rachel, Christina and Molly as friends and employees of Blackstone’s, but they are also classically trained sopranos appearing locally and regionally. They will graciously perform at Blackstone’s from 6 to 7pm singing many of your holiday favorites in a wonderfully rich melodic style that is truly amazing! Refreshments will be served.
Tuesday, December 2nd – 3:30 – 7pm
Meet PBS documentary film producer and author Lorie Conway creator of “Forgotten Ellis Island: The Extraordinary Story of America’s Immigrant Hospital”. Lorie, a local Beacon Hill resident, will be available to autograph copies of her book and companion DVD which was broadcast on national PBS in 2009. Lorie will provide an onsite computer for you to trace your lost relatives and Ellis Island heritage firsthand. Who knows who you might be related to? Refreshments will be served.
Saturday, December 5th – 3 – 7pm
Famous folk artist and children's book illustrator/
Thursday, December 10th – 5 – 9pm
Blackstone’s will once again be a part of the wildly popular Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll, one of the most anticipated holiday celebrations of them all. For one glorious evening, Charles Street on Beacon Hill is closed down allowing friends, families and neighbors to roam from store to store enjoying holiday cheer while completing their last minute Christmas lists. Stores stay open until 9:00pm serving refreshments while all around there are activities aplenty including horse and carriage rides, roving Victorian carolers and even an appearance by Santa Claus himself.
All-in-all, a great way to spend the holiday season at Blackstone's of Beacon Hill and amongst the many fine shops in historic Beacon Hill. "It cannot be said often enough how much we appreciate our valued customers and generous vendors who believe along with us, that the season of giving does not begin or end with Christmas, but is a continuum throughout the year, and that if the common good can become a common goal then by working together we can do much for our community, "says co-owner Mark Duffield.
Contact at Blackstone’s:
Jennifer Hill / Mark Duffield
617 227 4646
www.blackstonesbeaconhill.com
jennifer@blackstonesbeaconhill.com
mark@blackstonesbeaconhill.com
About Blackstone’s
For more than a quarter century this award winning Beacon Hill gift store continues to be a popular destination spot for residents and visitors alike. Blackstone’s offers a wide selection of home décor, seasonal décor, & gift ideas including lines like Root Candle, Caspari, The Bee Man, and Ana Candles for candles; Crabtree & Evelyn for personal care; Charlotte's Daughter, Lovell Designs, Morse Code and Sea Breeze Design for jewelry; Anne Marie Murray hand-painted porcelain, Bethany Lowe Designs, Byers' Choice Carolers, Caspari and Ihr paper products, JingleNog Ornaments, Michael’s Gardens Witch Hats, Wee Forest Folk, Wendt & Kuehn, and Wilhelm Schweizer Pewter Figures for seasonal and holiday; Ben’s Garden, Caspari & Ihr Paper Products, Eloquent Ink, Kedron Designs, and Table Art for home décor and tabletop. Our book lines include Hachette, Harcourt, Harper Collins, Peter Pauper Press, Penguin, Random House, Chronicle, Independent Publishers Group, and Commonwealth Edition; Personal accessories include Alynn Ties, Baggallini, Sea Bags, Vera Bradley, MY Oilcloth, Vineyard Vines, and Josh Bach Ties.
Blackstone’s also places a strong emphasis on products from local artisans and craftspeople including a growing selection of Made in New England products – Anne Made, Artful Wares, Arts of the Sailor, Cape Cod Specialty Foods, Eloquent Ink Ceramics, Harbor Sweets Candies and Chocolates, Hestia Creations, Lovell Designs Jewelry, Luke Adams Glass, Morse Code Jewelry, New England Cranberry Company, Sea Bags, Sea Breeze Designs Jewelry. A growing category for us at Blackstone’s is our exclusives line products ranging from stationary, napkins, rugs, pillows, ties and more!
About Us
Jennifer Hill and Mark Duffield assumed ownership of Blackstone’s of Beacon Hill in April 2006. They have a combined 30 years of experience working for and with non-profit organizations (in Boston WGBH and New England Conservatory)
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