CONTENTS November • December 2011
ON THE COVER: The Lenfest Plaza at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia, PA.
PAGE 34 Drexelbrook Catering along with Frank's Union Wine Mart at the 18th Annual Taste & Tour of the Countryside, Drexel Hill, PA.
FEATURES
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PAGE 42 ACE Conference Center, a top site for meetings and special events in Lafayette Hill, PA
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Meetings and Events at Historic Venues Sites that blend historic surroundings with modern conveniences
Small Meeting Destinations Places that cater to small and mid-sized meeting groups
Trade Shows: MVP of 2011 The trade show industry remains strong despite the economy
Plugged In! New Meeting Technologies Latest information and updates on new event technology
Planning in Unique Event Venues The benefits and challenges of planning at one-of-a-kind sites
A Million Little Creases Our intrepid concierge eats and folds his way through the 2011 Origami Convention in NYC
EVENTS EXTRAS DB Events’ Launch Party in Lancaster 22
Confectioner’s Chocolate Dessert Contest 23 Second Annual Feastival Showcase Trade Shows: The Value of Viral Videos Location Reports
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Bucks, Chester, Delaware Counties, Philadelphia and Valley Forge/Montgomery County, PA
Events Worthy Happenings
Annual Taste & Tour of the Countryside EventMakers
PAGE 42 Lincoln Financial Studio at the new Dorrance H. Hamilton WHYY Public Media Commons in Center City Philadelphia, PA
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Calendar of Events Advertiser Directory
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EVENTS MID-ATLANTIC November • December 2011
Historic Locations
Small Meeting Destinations
Best In Trade Shows
The new Lenfest Plaza at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia
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