CONTENTS September • October 2017


Cover: Sydney James Harcourt, original cast member in the musical Hamilton,at the opening gala for the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, PA page 22


photo credit: Susan Beard Design photo credit: Bill Dowling


PAGE 22 Banquet set up at the Museum and Visitor Center at Gettysburg National Military Park in Gettysburg, PA


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PAGE 46 Groups engage in team bonding through a number of experiences and in a variety of settings, such as Dilworth Park, one of the Center City District Parks in Philadelphia, PA


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FEATURES


NOT the Same Old Conference Center First-rate regional conference facilities defying expectations


Night (or Day) at the Museum Conferences and events at museums, theaters and attractions


Holiday Parties and Events Putting together great holiday functions for clients and employees


Team Building and Experiential Events Experiences and activities that promote strong group bonds


Technology Update The latest and greatest technologies available for meetings and events


Temp Check Gauging the state of the region’s hospitality industry in an era of technology


Audi FEASTIVAL Signature culinary and performing arts fund raiser


EVENTS EXTRAS


Roberts Event Group: Sponsorship Opportunities Gaylord National: Christmas on the Potomac Valley Forge TCB: Team Building Through The Arts


EventsWorthy HSMAI Philadelphia Summer Dine Around Event Trends 2017


Location Report Baltimore, MD


Montgomery County, MD Cambridge, MD


National Harbor, MD Washington, DC


EventMakers


PAGE 60 An event at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, PA, with technology, lighting and special effects orchestrated by Advanced Staging Productions


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Calendar of Events Events Happenings


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EVENTS MID-ATLANTIC September • October 2017 celebrating30 years


Conference Centers Museums & Attractions Holiday Parties


Sydney James Harcourt, original cast member in the musical Hamilton, at the opening gala for the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, Pa


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