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The 2008 MBL Gala


Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Annual Chamber Music Concert at the MBL

Featuring the Tokyo String Quartet

Sunday, August 10

Marine Biological Laboratory

Woods Hole, Massachusetts

Be a part of the MBL’s premier summer event!
Guests will enjoy a grand evening of cocktails and a gourmet dinner alongside Eel Pond in Woods Hole, capped off by a special performance from the world-renowned Tokyo String Quartet.

Proceeds will support the MBL’s renowned research and educational programs.


Tokyo String Quartet

5:30 PM - Hors d’oeuvres, Meigs Room, Swope Center

6:00 PM - Candlelight Dinner, Swope Center Terraces

8:00 PM - Tokyo String Quartet Concert, Lillie Auditorium:

Program:
HAYDN Quartet in G major, Op. 76/1
HOSOKOWA Blossoming
Intermission
BEETHOVEN Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 130

The Tokyo String Quartet: (clockwise from top): Kikuei Ikeda, violin; Martin Beaver, violin; Kazuhide Isomura, viola; Clive Greensmith, cello. Photo Credit: Christian Ducasse

To learn more about the Tokyo String Quartet, visit www.tokyoquartet.com.


Did You Know?
You can share this special evening with friends, family, and colleagues by hosting a table. Table hosts receive preferred concert tickets, dinner seating for eight, reserved parking, and more. Tables are limited, so make your reservations soon!

Tickets: Please note that dinner tickets will be sold until August 4. Concert tickets will be available until they are sold out.

Table Host - $2,500 ($500 tax-deductible)

  • Seating for one table of eight at dinner
  • Complimentary champagne at dinner
  • Preferred seating for eight at concert
  • Reserved parking
  • Acknowledgment in program

Preferred Concert Tickets: $150/person (preferred seating, reserved parking, acknowlegment in program)
Concert Tickets: $50/person (seating: front, rear center, and sides)
Concert Tickets: $35/person (seating: rear and far sides)
Dinner Tickets: $100/person

Tickets are limited, please reserve your tickets by July 11 for best selection.

For more information call: (508) 289-7423 or e-mail us at . (No telephone reservations, please.)