Friday Special Events

Friday Night Laughs with Kathleen Madigan

Friday, February 1, 2013
9:00pm ›› BCEC Ballroom

This is the perfect opportunity to share a few laughs with your friends, colleagues, and family. Kathleen Madigan will leave you laughing for days to come with her wit and balance of cynical and approachable equal-opportunity antagonism. Plus, look out for a special guest!

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Tickets for this event are still available. Please purchase onsite at the Registration Desk in the North Lobby.

Candice on Design
3:00 pm - 4:45 pm ›› Seaport Hotel, Plaza Ballroom
$25

Candice Olson is one of North America's most loved and recognized design personalities. In 2002, she started creating interiors for her top-rated TV show "Divine Design" and immediately became known for her signature style and trademark sense of humor. Candice will take us through the before and afters of a few of her design projects, answer questions, and show the fun and cheeky side of the interior design business!
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Yoga
8:00 - 9:00 am ›› Seaport Hotel, Liberty AB
No Charge

Certified instructor Kendall Covitz will teach Vinyasa Yoga, a modern-day form that offers a vigorous workout and promises to reduce stress and improve overall strength and flexibility. Prepare to breathe deeply, sweat and have fun! Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat.

›› Strengthen and activate your core muscles
›› Walk away feeling centered, grounded, and ready to take on the rest of the day
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Diablo Glass School
9:00 - 11:00 am ›› Off-Site, Transportation Provided
$25

Diablo Glass School offers a space where both beginning and experienced artists are welcome to express their creativity in a fun and supportive environment. This event is sure to be red hot, so bring a water bottle and sunglasses! Comfortable closed-toe shoes are a must!

›› Observe as molten glass is gathered from a 2100˚F furnace and manipulated with gravity and tools
›› Gain experience cutting glass and arranging colors and shapes
›› Create an eye-catching fused-glass piece
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The Writer's Life with Nancy Thayer
10:00 - 11:30 am ›› Seaport Hotel, Seaport A
No Charge

Nancy Thayer, a self-proclaimed "writing maniac," is a New York Times best-selling author and longtime Nantucket resident. Join Ms. Thayer for a lighthearted looked at a typical day in the life of a writer. Do you have a gift to be a writer? Find out!

›› Discover how an interview, notes, and a story lead to incredible experiences of meeting people, going to different places and viewing the world differently than you did before
›› Engage with the author of 21 novels, including Summer House, Beachcombers, and Summer Breeze (released in June 2012)
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Mistral Bistro Dessert Demonstration
12:00 - 2:00 pm ›› Off-Site, Transportation Provided
$75

Join us at Boston's acclaimed French restaurant, Mistral, for an exquisite three-course luncheon. Savor the outstanding French Mediterranean cuisine. Located in the city's stylish South End, the restaurant's decor is reminiscent of Provence, evoking a feeling of warmth and sophistication. With a consistent and artful blend of exceptional fare and award-winning, professional service, it is no wonder that Mistral continues to be a top choice in fine dining in Boston.

›› Savor the outstanding French Mediterranean cuisine
›› Enjoy a demonstration on the techniques used for making one of the restaurant's signature desserts
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Wang Theatre Tour
1:00 - 2:30 pm ›› Off-Site, Transportation Provided
$25

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of one of Boston's most prominent landmarks. With over 85 years of history, the Want Theatre remains a vital part of Boston's cultural life and the anchor of the historic Theater District. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Wang Theatre has been home to world-class entertainment since opening in 1925.

›› Learn about the Wang Theatre's unique history
›› Marvel at the venue's impressive restoration
›› Stand on the stage that has been graced by Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Benny Goodman, New Kids on the Block, Led Zeppelin, and many others!
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Champagne Tea at the Rowes Wharf Sea Grill
2:00 - 4:00 pm ›› Off-Site, Transportation Provided
$41

Experience the treasured tradition of afternoon tea at the Rowes Wharf Sea Grill located in the Boston Harbor Hotel. Relax and enjoy one of life's simple pleasures in a beautiful waterfront setting.

›› Begin with a glass of Pipe Heidsieck Champagne accompanied by freshly cut strawberries and Devonshire cream
›› Select from the Sea Grille's collection of loose leaf teas and enjoy pastries and delicate tea sandwiches from Chef Daniel Bruce and Pastry Chef William Romiza.
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