Boston Scenes

Inaugural Celebration 2011

Gov. Deval Patrick is joined by Lt. Gov. Tim Murray as they walk down the grand staircase in the Statehouse after the swearing-in ceremonies to greet the general public. (Don West photo)

Gov. Deval Patrick and his wife Diane dancing to the sounds of a swing orchestra at the Boston Public Library. (Erint Images photo)

Dr. Karen Walker, June Elam and Crystal Johnson. (Erint Images photo)

Chief Justice Roderick Ireland takes a moment with state Rep. Benjamin Swan on the House floor prior to the swearing-in of Gov. Deval Patrick to his second term in office. (Don West photo)

10th Annual Haitian Independence Day Gala

Organzed by the Haitian-Americans United, Inc. (H.A.U.) on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at Lombardo's in Randolph. This year's gala was organized: To reflect on Haiti ’s dire conditions since the January 12, 2010 earthquake. (Beausejour Antoine photos)

Roberth Hildreth, CEO and Founder of the Boston-based firm, International Bank Services. Receiving plaque from Task Force Member, Kerby Roberson.

Commissioner John M. Auerbach of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Receiving plaque from Marie St. Fleur.

Father Michael Harrington for Cardinal Sean Patrick O'Malley. Receiving plaque from Dr. Eno Mondesir.

Former Haiti's Ambassador to the U.S. Raymond L. Joseph. Receiving plaque from Dr. Eno Mondesir.

Kate Guedj, Vice President for Philanthropic and Donor Services of the Boston Foundation. Receiving plaque from Dr. Eno Mondesir.

11 year-old Rebecca N. Zama reciting a poem from her first poem book: Optimum Me. The poems are inspired by the 2010 earhtquake in Haiti.

Air Force Airman Hadassah M. Torres recently graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Torres completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. She is the daughter of Maria Joseph of South Boston. (Photo courtesy of Joint Hometown News Service)

Arc-en-Ciel Dance Troupe, a Haitian folkloric dance company, performs at the 10th Annual Haitian Independence Day Gala organized by the Haitian-Americans United, Inc. (H.A.U.) on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011 at Lombardo’s in Randolph. (Beausejour Antoine photo)

On Friday, Jan. 7, Gov. Deval Patrick visited Dorchester’s King K-8 School. The governor, just one day after being sworn in to his second term, took part in the “Readers are Leaders” program that brings people from various backgrounds to the school to read. Gov. Patrick read to a class of kindergartners and to a class of sixth-graders during his visit. (Photo courtesy of Boston Public Schools)