even arrange private shopping experi- ences for groups.”


ArtsQuest attracts corporate meetings, networking gatherings, product launches, training sessions and numerous other events. Extra, added spice may include: a glassblowing experience, improvisational comedy, any food event imaginable, or music and arts programs. Themes are strate- gically matched to walking tours and décor.


Drexinger stresses the importance of ArtsQuest’s support of planners’ ideas and goals. “We’re in the same busi- ness as the planner. Each event is dif- ferent and we know that, so don’t expect to see Package A or Package B! We infuse our suggestions with client objectives to create a success event for them,” she concludes.


Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, PA offers unique experiences for corporate events, including giraffe and bison feedings, impressive animal exhibits, and Treetop Adventures; credit: Allebach Photography


Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, PA is the perfect venue for those who want to enjoy an event experience that includes some real “party ani- mals!”


Comcast Spectacor Acquires Brûlée Catering


Comcast Spectacor, the parent company of Spectra’s Venue Management, Food Services and Hospitality and Corporate Partnerships divisions, has purchased Brûlée Catering by Chef Jean-Marie Lacroix from GuestCounts Hospitality. The premium hospitality leader is now within the Comcast Spectacor portfolio.


“We’re excited to welcome the talented team at Brûlée Catering into the Comcast Spectacor family and add several extensions to Spectra’s growing Food Services and Hospitality business,” remarks Dave Scott, Comcast Spectacor president and CEO. “This acquisi- tion marks a strategic step forward as we continue to expand Spectra into new, high-growth areas, which include premium catering for a broad range of clients.”


The zoo opened in 1924 when a pri- vate landowner donated eight acres and a handful of white-tailed deer to the borough. Since then, it has added myriad animals - many rare, some endangered - and doubled in size. It welcomes over half a million guests per year, as well as numerous groups.


Al Zone, executive director at Elmwood, is as enthusiastic about the zoo as any kid or first-time visitor. “It’s an awesome place for an event. There are quite a few possibilities to mingle with animals while giving back to employees or clients, net- working, celebrating, team building or hosting a company-wide picnic. Some of our larger clients return almost every year.”


A few fun ideas from Zone include: adding animal feedings; face painting; zoo tours; Treetop Adventures; train or carousel rides; or including animal


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