Boston Continues to “Sparkle” for Rosie’s Place

BOSTON - May 14, 2015 - PRLog -- (BOSTON, MA) –Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 7th, 2015 from 3:30PM – 5:00PM as Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro, located at 25 Charles Street in Boston’s fashionable Beacon Hill, hosts “Sparkle VIII,” an event billed as “…an afternoon of fashion, food & fun.”  The event will bring together ladies and gentleman from around Greater Boston to sip cocktails, enjoy light fare and finger foods, and view the latest styles during an afternoon charity fashion show to benefit Rosie’s Place, a sanctuary for poor and homeless women.

This year’s special guest hosts will be Erica Corsano, lifestyle editor and social columnist at The Boston Herald, and Jenny Johnson, co-host of NESN’s “Dining Playbook.”  Modeling the latest summer fashions will be editors, producers, writers and on-air talent from some of Boston’s most prominent media outlets. Graciously donating their time to this year’s event will be: Nelly Carreño, meteorologist for NECN, Sean Donovan, social media maven aka “BostonMo,” Cheryl Fenton, freelance lifestyle magazine writer and Digital Editor for Boston magazine's Weddings, Jacqueline Houton, editor of The Improper Bostonian, J.C. Monahan, co-anchor of WCVB-TV's “NewsCenter 5 at 5:00” and "Chronicle," Lisa Pierpont, editor of Boston Common magazine, Bree Sison of WBZ “This Morning,” Janet Wu, anchor/reporter for WHDH Channel 7.

This year’s style makers will be glammed up from head-to-toe in outfits, accessories and beauty products from Boston’s best designers, boutiques and beauty experts including: The Beauty Mark, Christina K. Pierce Fashion Agency, Crush Boutique, G2O Spa + Salon, Habit, Holiday, Ku de Ta, LIT Boutique, Twilight and Uniform.

The all-inclusive $30.00 admission price is not only a front row seat to the afternoon fashion show, set in communal seating to encourage gab and gossip, but also includes: gourmet hors d'oeuvres, (1) cocktail provided by Brockman’s Gin (full cash bar also available), an exclusive “Sparkle VIII” discount giving attendees 15%-20% off at all participating vendors, and a complimentary gift bag filled with goodies galore. A percentage of proceeds from the event will go to Rosie’s Place.

Every year Sparkle sells out well in advance. Tickets are required and can be purchased by calling Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro at 617-723-7575 or visiting sparkle8.eventbrite.com. All major credit cards are accepted and tickets are non-refundable. This is a 21+ event.

About Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro:

Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro is both an intimate and authentic boutique hotel, and an award-winning Bistro in Boston’s historic Beacon Hill. The Hotel consists of 12 guest rooms and one in-room suite; blending both modern convenience and historical character reflected in its thoughtful and distinctive design.

The Bistro serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as, weekend brunch and is open 365 days a year. Hours of operation are as follows:  Breakfast: Monday through Friday 7AM to 10AM & Saturday and Sunday 7:30AM to 10AM, Lunch: Monday through Friday 11:30AM to 3PM, Brunch: Saturday and Sunday 10AM to 3PM,  Afternoon Bar Menu:  All Week 3PM to 5:30PM, Dinner:  Monday through Saturday 5:30PM to 11PM - Sunday  - 5:30PM to 10PM.

Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro is located at 25 Charles Street and is adjacent to the Public Garden on the corner of Charles and Chestnut Street, easily accessible by T from either the Charles/MGH or Park Street Stations. For more information please call 617-723-1133 or 617-723-7575 or log on to: www.beaconhillhotel.com.

About Rosie’s Place:

Rosie’s Place was founded in 1974 as the first women’s shelter in the United States. Their mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment to help poor and homeless women maintain their dignity, seek opportunity and find security in their lives. Today, Rosie’s Place not only provides meals and shelter but also creates answers for 12,000 women a year through wide-ranging support, housing and education services. Rosie’s Place relies solely on the generous support of individuals, foundations and corporations and does not accept any city, state or federal funding. To learn more about Rosie's Place visit www.rosiesplace.org