Museums on Us from Bank of America

The first weekend of every month, Bank of America's monthly "<a href="https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/arts-and-culture?bcen=8a6b#museums-on-us">Museums on Us</a>" program offers free admission to a number of Boston's most prestigious museums. &nbsp; The nationwide program is available to all Bank of America, Merrill, and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders, and opens up more than 225 of the nation's most prominent cultural institutions in 35 states.&nbsp;<a href="https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/museums-on-us-partners">In Massachusetts, the participating museums are</a>:<ul><li>The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston</li><li>The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston</li><li>Fitchburg Art Museum</li><li>EcoTarium, Worcester</li><li>The Peabody Essex Museum, Salem</li><li>The Mount, Edith Wharton's home in Lenox</li><li>Orchard House, Louisa May Alcott's home in Concord</li><li>Springfield Museums</li><li>The New Bedford Whaling Museum</li><li>( The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum (Saturdays only)&nbsp;</li></ul>Bank of America offers this benefit to promote greater cultural understanding, expand accessibility to the arts, and strengthen communities. Upon arriving at a participating institution, customers need only present their Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit card along with a photo ID to gain free general admission for themselves.

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BAAF 2025 Champion Reception

The BAAF (Boston Arts Academy Foundation) 2025 Champion Reception is&nbsp;a night dedicated to recognizing&nbsp;individuals who embody the Boston Arts Academy's commitment to the arts, scholarship, and global citizenship with the prestigious Champion Award. Celebrate the power of arts education and the incredible talent of Boston Arts Academy students at this year’s&nbsp;Champion Reception honoring Pamela E. Allara and Raynya and Omar Simmons! The evening will feature:<ul><li>A&nbsp;cocktail reception, perfect for celebrating, mingling, and networking with fellow arts advocates, change makers, and community leaders.</li><li>A live&nbsp;performance by an alumni band, showcasing the lifelong impact of a BAA education.</li><li>An&nbsp;exciting raffle&nbsp;with exclusive items and experiences that directly support our mission to champion creativity and empower the next generation of artists.</li><li>A heartfelt&nbsp;program recognizing our Champions, honoring those who make a transformative difference in our community.</li></ul>And the night doesn’t end there! Attendees are invited to the&nbsp;premiere of the highly anticipated Boston Arts Academy student-led production of&nbsp;Pippin&nbsp;in BAA's stunning theatre, just across the street. Don’t miss this extraordinary celebration of creativity, community, and commitment to arts education. Together, we can inspire and empower the artists of tomorrow! Help us change lives through the arts and purchase your tickets, sponsorships, and ads now and make an immediate impact.&nbsp;

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