Tag: Friends of Boca Grande

Prof. Tamar Gendler, March 19 on philosophers

We cling to the notion of free will, believing our decisions are the product of rational thought. But what if our choices are subtly steered by unseen forces? Recent studies, like those that will...

Tamar Gendler, Yale dean, explores ancient secrets, new insights

Unlock the secrets to a more fulfilling life with Tamar Gendler, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Yale University, as she presents “Ancient Secrets to Modern Happiness” on Wednesday,...

Evan Thomas to explore the moral and strategic dilemmas of atomic bomb

February 20, 2025
Staff Report
Entertainment, Events, News

Acclaimed author and historian Evan Thomas will deliver a compelling presentation on the complex decision to use the atomic bomb at the end of World War II. The event, scheduled for Wednesday,...

Folk and guitar legend Tom Rush performing Tuesday at Community Center

“Tom was not only one of my early heroes, but also one of my main influences.” – James Taylor Tom Rush is a gifted musician and performer, whose shows offer a musical celebration, a journey...

Books & Things

February 13, 2025
Staff Report
Entertainment, Events, News

Ahead: Evan Thomas Road to Surrender: Three Men and the Countdown to the End of World War II by American journalist Evan Thomas is at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26 Thomas takes us on the...

Living with the ‘New Normal’ of fires, floods and hurricanes: Jan 29

Work with Ford Foundation; thinker on resource economics BY FRIENDS OF BOCA GRANDE At 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29 in the Community Center Auditorium, Margaret Walls, senior fellow and...

All That Jazz

January 16, 2025
Staff Report
Events

During the first event held in the Community Center Auditorium this year,Emilie-Claire Barlow performed with her longtime bandmates, bassist Jon Maharaj and celebrated guitarist (and recent...

Mount Vernon at St. Andrews

January 16, 2025
Staff Report
Events

At the Mount Vernon lecture last week, Doug Bradburn with Marta Howell of Friends of Boca Grande. The event was held at St. Andrew’s to a full house. Photo by Garland

Historian pens book on signer John Hancock

January 16, 2025
Staff Report
Entertainment, Events, News

Join Friends of Boca Grande on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 4:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s for a lecture by author and historian Brooke Barbier, speaking on her new book, “King Hancock.” This is the...

Appreciating our regular island journalists

January 16, 2025
Garland Pollard
Editorial

The Boca Beacon is a community enterprise. It is part of a great American tradition, the independent, family-owned community weekly newspaper. This week, we want to thank the local contributors...