Evening Events

Opening Night Celebration—Experience One of Boston’s Cultural Treasures
Saturday, August 19, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Museum of Fine Arts

Come and discover one of Boston’s cultural treasures during our Opening Night reception! With the skyline of Boston illuminating in the distance, the MFA is the ideal location for summer festivities. Indulge in delicious foods, refreshing beverages and extraordinary company. Connect with your association peers as you dance to the rousing sounds of live music and mingle under the stars in the museum’s breathtaking Japanese garden and courtyard. The possibilities are endless, all while surrounded by some of the most treasured masterpieces in the world.

The museum is yours to explore during this Opening Night celebration. From the works of Degas and Monet to Picasso and Pollock, the museum offers some of the world’s most brilliant collections of American, European, Egyptian and Asian art, culminating in an unexpected visual experience. During our celebration, the MFA will also be housing its special exhibit, entitled “Americans in Paris,” a collection of vibrant paintings by some of America’s most renowned artists. The exhibit, which will include the works of John Singer Sargent, Mary Cassatt and Childe Hassam, embodies what our celebration is all about: elegance, sophistication and enthusiasm. Don’t miss this outstanding kick-off to our 2006 Annual Meeting & Exposition!

CIC Hall of Leaders Gala
Sunday, August 20, 7:15 PM - 10:15 PM
Boston Marriott Copley Place
Join us for a night of celebration and recognition! The Convention Industry Council (CIC) has honored outstanding leaders and innovators within the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry with its biennial Hall of Leaders Gala and awards ceremony for over 15 years. Please join the 2006 Hall of Leaders Inductees to celebrate! Our honorees include:

• Bill Boyd, CITE, CMP, CMM, president/ CEO, Sunbelt Motivation and Travel, Inc.
• Bob Dallmeyer, president, R.D. International
• Virginia Lofft , former vice president/ publishing director, Primedia Business, The Meetings Group Magazines
• J. Frank Poe - director of convention & event services department, City of Dallas
• Mickey Schaefer, CAE , president, Mickey Schaefer & Associates, LLC
• Carl C. Thompson, executive director, Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP)
Additional ticket purchase necessary - purchase tickets when you register or visit http://www.conventionindustry.org/events/hol_gala.htm

Club Energy at Ned Devine's Pub
Sunday, August 20th from 10:00PM - 1:00AM!
^{Instead of its usual Monday Night placement - Club Energy is on Sunday night - So come out for the FUN!}
Don't let the night end after you've dined at one of Boston's finest restaurants or attended the CIC Hall of Leaders Dinner! Come to Club Energy – the perfect way to top off your evening. Club Energy will be held at one of the most renowned pubs in Boston, Ned Devine's in historic Faneuil Hall. You'll dance the night away with terrific music in a great pub atmosphere. There will also be a spot for those who want a decidedly relaxed atmosphere to connect with friends. This event is for all association executives and industry partners. Ticket sales support The Center for Association Leadership.

Additional ticket purchase necessary - Purchase your tickets to this fun evening in advance and save.
Advance purchase: $85.00
At the door: $100.00.
A block of 12 tickets: $850.00 (a savings of $170.00)
See the registration form for ticket information

A Spectacular Evening under the Stars with the Boston Pops!
Tuesday, August 22, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Bank of America Pavilion
Join Keith Lockhart, the 20th conductor in the history of the Boston Pops Orchestra for out an outstanding evening of entertainment, food and beverage and a chance to relax under the stars! Lockhart, now in his eleventh season as conductor, has conducted more than 600 concerts in Boston’s Symphony Hall and made 56 television shows, including the annual nationally televised Fourth of July Fourth spectacular.

So join us at the Bank of America Pavilion, set off of Boston’s harbor and one of the city’s best places to hear live music. The Pavilion offers breathtaking views of the Boston skyline and waterfront and is the perfect place to wrap-up the Annual Meeting with your association peers.

This will be an evening you’ll truly enjoy and never forget.

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