5 Guests arrived at the MIT Media Lab to the sounds of El Sistema Side by Side, courtesy of Longy School of Music. The student orchestra performed Brahms Hungarian Dance and the piece Pajarillo. (top) Evening host Robin Young of WBUR’s Here & Now drew on deep personal experience as a Cantabrigian to make everyone feel connected. She honored the qualities that define the city: compassion for those in need, a welcome for new arrivals, a commitment to innovation, and a shared appreciation for the city’s long and storied history. (inset) Gail Roberts provided the creative energy to make the event happen—and stepped up to welcome the community to the celebration. (bottom)