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Amplify Berklee Gala — Berklee College of Music raised $1.3 million for the Berklee City Music program at its annual gala, Amplify Berklee, which took place on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Westin Copley Place, Boston. Lea Grace Swinson performs at the gala. PHOTO: DAVE GREEN

Amplify Berklee Gala — David Bogen, far left, interim president and provost poses with other school officials. PHOTO: DAVE GREEN

Amplify Berklee Gala — DJ Jazzy Jeff spins. PHOTO: DAVE GREEN

Amplify Berklee Gala — André 3000, Carlos Niño, Surya Botofasina, Deantoni Parks and Lil’ John Roberts discuss their experiences in the music industry PHOTO: Elizabeth Friar

Amplify Berklee Gala — Performers entertain the crowd. PHOTO: DAVE GREEN

Central Boston Elder Services 50th Anniversary Gala — Sylvia Exantus is presented a proclamation from the City of Boston. (from left) Royal Bolling, CBES Board Chair; Emily Shea, Commissioner of Boston Age Strong Commission; Sylvia Exantus, CBES Chief Executive Director and Jose Masso, City of Boston Chief of Health and Human Services. PHOTO: Obi Photography

Central Boston Elder Services 50th Anniversary Gala — Sandra Harris, AARP Massachusetts President (left) and Sylvia Exantus, CBES Chief Executive Director. PHOTO: Obi Photography

Central Boston Elder Services 50th Anniversary Gala — Drum Major awardee Frieda Garcia making her acceptance speech at the podium. PHOTO: Obi Photography

Central Boston Elder Services 50th Anniversary Gala — Sylvia Exantus and Royal Bolling with award winner. PHOTO: Obi Photography