Thursday, October 17, 2013  6pm-9pm
Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley Street     DIRECTIONS

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Join over 200 guests from the arts, cultural, education, medical, historic preservation, and culinary communities in Roxbury and around Greater Boston at the fifth annual Heart of the Hub to celebrate Roxbury's physical and cultural assets, and the people who work tirelessly to strengthen them. This annual event includes a silent auction featuring art and gift packages and A Taste of Roxbury reception catered by area restaurants. Our mistress of ceremonies is WCVB's Karen Holmes Ward. The E-Water Band will return to perform live, including a tribute to Roxbury's own Donna Summer.

Heart of the Hub is attended by dozens of local artists who donate items to the silent auction, such as fine art photography, paintings, jewelry, and mixed media work. Guests have the opportunity to learn more about Roxbury's thriving arts community while networking with peers, enjoying a sampling of food and beverages, and dancing to great music.

Before the close of the evening, we honor individuals with the Roxbury Puddingstone Awards for their extraordinary and tireless efforts to highlight and preserve Roxbury's physical and cultural assets. Previous award recipients include State Representative Byron Rushing, E. Barry Gaither, Klare Shaw, Bing Broderick, Melvin Miller, Rev. Michael Haynes, Candelaria Silva-Collins, John Wilson, Glynn Lloyd, Clarence "Jeep" Jones, and Paul Goodnight.


We hope you will join us to celebrate Roxbury's assets and to enjoy the festivities!

2012 Mistress of Ceremonies
   Karen Holmes Ward, WCVB-TV

2012 Honorary committee chair
    Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston

2012 Honorary committee
   Abe Ryebeck, The Theater Offensive
   Ayanna Pressley, Boston City Council
   Bing Broderick, Haley House Bakery Cafe
   Byron Rushing, State House of Representatives
   Candelaria Collins, Door2door to the Arts & Huntington Theatre Co
   Carolyn Crowley, Eastern Bank
   Charlayne Murrel-Smith, Boston Children's Museum
   Elizabeth Malia, State House of Representatives   
   Gloria Fox, State House of Representatives
   Imari Paris Jeffries, Boston Rising
   Jeanne Pinado, Madison Park Development Corporation
   Maicharia Weir Lytle, LIFT Boston
   Peter Lee, Highland Park resident
   Sonia Chang-Diaz, State Senate
   Tito Jackson, Boston City Council
   Todd Fry, Merrimack Valley Sandbox Initiative

2012 Host committee 
   Alkia Powell
   Amit Dixit
   Benjamin Kraines
   Betsy Cowan
   Derek Lumpkins
   Jacquinn Williams
   Kim Janey
   Laura Palmer Edwards
   Marisa Luse
   Michelle Caldeira 
   Terri Brown

Silent auction items range in scope to include
   Roxbury memorabilia
   Guided walking tour by a local blogger
   Jewelry and unique works of art
   Boston Celtics tickets
   A weekend at the Boston Harbor Hotel
   A half day sailboat adventure with lunch included
   Theater and symphony tickets
   ...and more!