Join SERV for a Breakfast and Panel Discussion
We’re excited to announce our seventh seminar in a series of speaker and networking events for private events managers! Join us on February 28th at Grill 23 for breakfast and a discussion. The focus of this discussion will be on local urban development, upcoming conventions, future corporate neighbors, overall trends to expect and how this will affect our events industry as we know it.
PANEL SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
- Jeffrey Gates-Partner, The Aquitaine Group: Aquitaine, Gaslight, Metropolis, Cinquecento
- Chris Coombs-Chef / Owner, Boston Urban Hospitality: Deuxave | Boston Chops | dbar
- Bob Luz-President & CEO, Massachusetts Restaurant Association
- Lisa Deveney-Director of Convention Services, Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Rosemarie Sansone-President & CEO, The Downtown Boston Business Improvement District (BID)
SCHEDULE:
8:45am – 9:30am – breakfast and networking
9:30am – 10:30am – panelist discussion
10:30am – 11:00am – Q+A
SERV (Society for Event Planners: Restaurant Venues) is anorganization of private event managers who provide support and education to industry professionals. The quarterly speaker series includes a panel and networking opportunities over light breakfast. The panel discussions span a wide variety of topics from business and professional development to event technology, vendor relations and marketing, all pertaining to the private events industry with a focus on restaurant venues.Currently, SERV chapters exist in Boston and New York.
Join Boston magazine and AT&T for their second annual Eat & Run
Featuring Kathrine Switzer
Meet Kathrine Switzer, the iconic marathon trailblazer. Pose for a picture, get her autograph, and purchase the 50th anniversary copy of her book, Marathon Woman. Attendees will also be among the first to access AT&T’s official Boston Marathon phone case.
Taste delicious healthy dishes from:
Chef Carl Dooley ~~ The Table
Chef Meghann Ward ~~ Tapestry
Chef Dolly Bourommavong ~~ Metropolis Cafe
And more!
Rescue & Jessica: A Life Changing Friendship
Join us on Saturday, April 14, from 2–3:30 p.m., during marathon weekend for an inspiring afternoon story time and book signing event from the authors of Rescue and Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship. Based on a real-life partnership, this new children’s picture book is a heartening story of the love and teamwork between a girl and her Service Dog, and will be released in April just ahead of the fifth anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing.
Co-authors Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes, survivors of the Boston Marathon bombing who both lost legs as result, along with Jessica’s Service Dog, Rescue, will read Rescue and Jessica to guests and sign purchased copies of the book*. NEADS, the organization that trained Rescue as a Service Dog and placed him with Jessica, will be in attendance to further educate about its work and the importance of service dogs. Carly Copley, Fairmont Copley Plaza’s beloved canine ambassador and fellow black lab, will also be present to meet the crowd. A selection of sweet treats (cookies, of course!) and beverages (milk, coffee, tea, lemonade) will be served.
To reserve a ticket to the event, we ask for a $10 donation per adult and $5 donation per child. 100 percent of these proceeds will be donated to NEADS to support its remarkable mission and services.
*Copies of Rescue and Jessica will be available to purchase at the event thanks to Belmont Books, a Belmont-based bookstore, for $16.99 each.
About Rescue and Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship
Rescue thought he’d grow up to be a Seeing Eye dog — it’s the family business, after all. When he gets the news that he’s better suited to being a Service Dog, he’s worried that he’s not up to the task. Then he meets Jessica, a girl whose life is turning out differently than she’d imagined it, too. Now Jessica needs Rescue by her side to help her accomplish everyday tasks. And it turns out that Rescue can help Jessica see after all: a way forward, together, one step at a time.
About NEADS
Rescue is a Service Dog who was trained by NEADS. NEADS World Class Service Dogs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Princeton, Massachusetts. Established in 1976, NEADS is accredited by Assistance Dogs International, the governing body that establishes industry standards and practices. NEADS offers a wide spectrum of assistance dog services, including Service Dogs for adults and children with a physical disability, Service Dogs for veterans, Hearing Dogs, and Social Dogs for children on with autism or other developmental disabilities. NEADS dogs are also partnered with professionals in classroom, hospital, ministry, and courthouse settings.
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26.2 looks good on you – join us STEPS from the the finish line for a #MarathonMonday Finish Line Party!
Join the Back Bay Social Club for a special Marathon Monday celebration. Doors open at 8am with a special Marathon Monday brunch menu. Back Bay Social Club will be serving specialty cocktails as well as Samuel Adams 26.2 on draft. There will also be giveaways throughout the day.
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Join Porto Boston all weekend long to gear up for the Marathon, and end on a high note with their 2nd Annual Marathon Monday Party!
April 13-15 (Friday through Sunday Night)
Stop by Porto for pre-run carbo loading! Porto will be serving a Jody’s Lasagna special, which is vegetarian-friendly. Porto will also be offering $1 oysters all weekend long!
April 16 (Marathon Monday)
With Porto being just steps away from the finish line, what better place is there to cheer on the runners? Porto will be open from 11am-6pm on Marathon Monday with a patio lounge and an outdoor bar! There will also be a $1 Oyster Shucking Boat from Island Creek Oysters, cocktail specials, boozy sno-cones, a rose bar, and more!
Great company and great vibes just steps away from the finish line! No cover charge, just come on in to celebrate Marathon Weekend at Porto!
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Special guests of Century Bank are collaborating to offer a fun and unique event to Realtors, their clients and local residents. Award winning Interior Designer; Dane Giamichael/Dane Austin Design – Architect; Steve Reilly of SLR Architecture and the talented Aga Orlowska, Art Curator – The Gallery Event will be amongst the panel of experts available. The day will be interactive, fun and exciting with local artwork, gift certificate drawings, light refreshments available. Free 15-minute consultations will be available based on schedule availability. A fun and free way to decide, should we move? Build/extend? Redesign/Refresh?
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Fourth of July at Top of the Hub
This July 4th, raise a glass 52 stories high to America as you watch the fireworks from the top of the Prudential Tower at Top of the Hub. The fun starts at 6:00 pm with a Chef’s welcome reception, a champagne toast, passed apps, and (most importantly) an open bar. At 7:30 you’ll sit for a decadent five-course dinner with a cash bar and accompanying live music, and at 8:30 you’ll be treated to a simulcast of the Boston Pops concert on the Esplanade. Finally, end the evening with a bang as the fireworks pop off at eye level.
Take a peek at the menu here:
Champagne Toast Upon Arrival
Open Bar
Chef’s Selection of Passed & Stationary Hors d’Oeuvres
Chilled Heirloom Tomato Soup
Summer Berries, Avocado, Basil
Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail
Citrus, Sea Beans, Miner’s Lettuce, Cilantro
Sweet Corn Agnolotti
Smoked Bacon, Chanterelle, Narragansett Creamery “Crescendo” Fondue
Surf & Turf
5 oz. Snake River Farms Kobe Beef Rib Cap Steak, 5 oz. Butter-Poached Lobster Tail,
Smoked Crushed Fingerling Potatoes, Roasted Mushrooms, Swiss Chard, Brown Butter Sabayon
Strawberry Shortcake
Whipped Cream, Blueberry Sauce
Tickets are $250 (nonrefundable; excluding tax, gratuity, and drinks from the cash bar), and a credit card is required to reserve. Call the restaurant for yours at 617.536.1775.
Join the Revere Hotel for an Oktoberfest Celebration on the Rooftop
Not able to make it to Germany this Oktoberfest? No worries. The Revere has you covered with steins of Sam Adams Oktoberfest beer, mini bratwurst, sauerkraut, pretzel bites, and more.
Tickets are going quickly, so reserve yours today!
Learn from industry leaders how social media can help you successfully build your business.
PANEL SPEAKERS
Hannah Huke, Marketing Director of the Briar Group
JQ Louise, Lifestyle Influencer and Fork Lift columnist at the Boston Herald
Lauren Metter, Founder of Metter Media
SEMINAR SCHEDULE
8 a.m. | Registration
8:30 a.m. | Panel Begins
9:15 a.m. | Networking
10 a.m. | Event Ends
Learn how to make your very own sweet and savory travel cakes, cakes that stay moist and travel well, with Executive Pastry Chef Valerie Nin!
Join Grill 23 for an intimate two hour class where you’ll prep, bake and decorate vanilla buttercake and cornbread. Optional additions of fruit, sweets, jalapenos and cheese will be available for that extra touch. Also learn how to make lemon royal glaze and chcocolate glaze. Finally, enjoy your creations with tea and coffee (or take them home) during their fun Q&A .
Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.
Tickets are limited.