petition to seek greater opportunities for liberty.
“We typically host corporate events, such as retreats, cocktail parties and training programs,” lists Lisa Polakoff Webb,events and facility rental manager for the National Liberty Museum. “The museum is available for rental during business hours aswell as at night. One of my recent favorite meetings was a team building program to benefit Boys and Girls Clubs. The corporation collaborat- ed to fabricate bikes thatwere then given to the clubs.”
“We also did a cocktail reception during Fashion Week,” she continues. “Models wearing various local designers’ attire strolled through the front gallery. We hold about 75 to 100 events per year. The museum is part of the Premier Venues of Philadelphia, a selection of sites supported by dedicated profession- als who follow industry best practices and provide top quality service. I, personally, am a board member of International Live Events. This is an organization where creativity, inspiration, teamwork, education and relationships merge to capture our vision and direc- tion as event planners.”
An underwater world of wondrous marine life is displayed in glorious beau- ty at the NationalAquariumin Baltimore, Maryland. Not only is it the first public aquarium in America, it also is a key component of the city’s Inner Harbor, and is home to more than 20,000 fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles and marine mammals in award-winning habitats. A high point is Blacktip Reef, an exhibit featuring more than 700 animals, includ- ing blacktip reef sharks.
“The National Aquarium is more than a venue,” asserts Corinne Weaver,
the
aquarium’s media relations coordinator. “It’s truly a destination. Guests not only meet in unique spaces set against a beautiful Inner Harbor backdrop, they also have the chance to journey from reefs to rainforests. This attraction appeals to every type of event from wed-
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