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Wednesday - Pre-conference dinner
Thursday - Clam Bake
Friday - Group Hotel Dinner
Spouse/Guest excursion - Thursday
Spouse/Guest excursion - Friday
Saturday Excursion

 

Pre-conference dinner on Wednesday 26th September at the Kingfish Hall restaurant (7.00pm to 10.30pm- meet in lobby at 6.45pm)

A three course served dinner will be served on the night before the first day of the conference - open to all delegates and their spouses/guests and a chance to meet before the conference. Set in the famous Kingfish Hall restaurant, near Faneuil Hall and Quincy market and within a short walking distance of the Langham Hotel, we will have a menu choice on the night, after some pre-dinner drinks.

Menu Open bar - wine, beer, sodas, cocktails * Tuna Tartar…Raw Tuna with Sriracha Aioli, Toasted Sesame Oil, Cilantro and Ginger on Sushi Rice with Nori or Calamari Rings. . .Crispy Fried & Spicy Lemon Aioli or Wood Grilled Shrimp Skewer. . .Toasted Foccacia & Roasted Tomato Salad * Crispy Trout …Preserved Lemon Risotto, Crab Beurre Blanc, Sautéed Baby Spinach or Salmon. . .Crab Falafel Crust, Green Curry Couscous, Lemon Yogurt Pool, Cucumber Green Bean Riata & Za'atar Toast or Wood Grilled Sirloin… Garlic Mashed Potato, Wild Mushroom Ragu, Haricot Vert, Gorgonzola Cream, Red Wine Glaze * Classic Boston Crème Pie… White Chocolate Pastry Cream, Chocolate Glaze or Key Lime Pie . . .Toasted Coconut, Whipped Cream * wine, water and coffee

Cost per person: £75.00

 

Thursday, 27th September - external dinner- traditional Massachusetts 'Clam Bake' lobster dinner (7.30pm to 10.30pm - meet in lobby at 7.15pm)

On Thursday evening, after the first conference day, there will be a traditional Clam Bake dinner at the Boston Aquarium, supported by the Mellon Bank of Boston. The menu includes clam chowder, lobster, corn on the cob, and various accompaniments.

Cost per person: part of conference package for delegates
Cost for spouse/guest: £56.00

Group Hotel Dinner preceded by hosted drinks reception - Friday, 28th September (7.15pm to 10.30pm - meet in lobby at 7.00pm)

On Friday there will be a dinner at the hotel preceded by a drinks reception at the University of Massachusetts Club on the 34th floor of an adjacent building, kindly hosted by the United States Trust Company. After dinner there will be the 'famous' World Link for Law quiz and the selection of the conference location for 2009.

Cost per person: part of conference package for delegates
Cost for spouse/guest: £70.00

Thursday 27th September - Walking Tour of Beacon Hill. An inside look at 19th century Beacon Hill with lunch. (10.30-3.00pm - meet in hotel lobby at 10.00am)

Explore the treasures of this richly endowed area with a guide who will lead the way as we walk through modern day Back Bay with its plethora of shops and bistros and magnificent old buildings that have found new life in this wonderful residential and sophisticated business community as you explore the Back Bay's rich 19th century architectural history. Notable sites along the way will include Trinity Church, "New" Old South and the Boston Public Library.

After a guided stroll through the nation's oldest Botanical Garden, the Boston Public Garden, we will begin our exploration of Beacon Hill, one of Boston's most charming and historic enclaves, on foot.

As your guide leads you through this charming area, you will see steep cobblestoned streets, brick townhouses, gaslights and hidden gardens. We will also visit the "Flat" of the Hill, the charming area that is built on the banks of the Charles River and will visit the lesser known side of the Hill, discovering the narrow alleyways and courtyards where fugitive slaves were hidden during the heyday of the Underground Railroad.

The tour of the Hill will culminate in a visit to a wonderful early 19th century townhouse on Beacon Hill where guests will have a unique glimpse into the domestic life of the 19th and early 20th centuries on Boston's historic Beacon Hill. This Federal, Greek Revival styled house is filled with precious possessions, artwork, oriental rugs and furniture from across the globe, including works of America's foremost sculptor of the 19th century, Augustus St. Gaudens. As interesting as the house, its owner, Miss Rose Standish Nichols, was an author, suffragette, life long pacifist and women's rights activist. She supported herself as a landscape architect. None of which were the norm for a 'proper' 19th century lady. The Nichols house and museum is part of the historic legacy of one of the most famous neighbourhoods in America.

Lunch will be at the little French Bistro on the Hill, voted Best of Boston for two years running.

Two Course Bistro Lunch Menu Entrée (Choice of): Quiche du Jour, Mixed Greens Traditional Veal Blanquette with Seasonal Vegetables & Potatoes Grilled Chicken Breast with Truffle Butter, Seasonal Vegetables & Potatoes Beef Bourguignon, Seasonal Vegetables & Potatoes Seafood Crepes with Seasonal Vegetables Seared Salmon Filet with Lemon Confit, Seasonal Vegetables & Potatoes Dessert (Choice of): Chocolate Mousse, Homemade Pastry, Sorbet One Beverage Coffee, Tea, Iced Tea or Mineral or Sparkling Water

After lunch, guests will have 45 minutes on their own to explore Charles Street, perhaps visiting an antique shop or two, a Gallery, a gift or clothing boutique. The guide will stay to assist guests boarding cabs back to the Langham. Guests will have the option of either staying in Beacon Hill for some more shopping or taking a cab back to the Langham with the group.

Cost per person: £56.00

Friday 28th September - Back Bay Gallery stroll along Newbury Street & lunch (10.00am to 3.00pm - meet in hotel lobby at 9.30am)

Boston has a thriving Arts Community with galleries, communities of artists, lofts and studios juxtaposed between buildings in the neighbourhoods throughout Boston, Cambridge, Somerville and surrounding towns. Boston has so many institutions granting college degrees to artists of all kinds.

The guide will greet our group in the Back Bay at 10:00am, and begin a walking tour to three Back Bay Art Galleries:

We'll visit the venerable Vose Gallery, the oldest family-owned art gallery in the country. Run by the same family for five generations, the gallery began modestly as an art supply store in Providence in 1841. Over 28,000 paintings have passed through this family's gallery since 1896; a great many of which hang in over 145 museums and private collections throughout the world. We'll enjoy refreshments at the gallery, hear anecdotes about the perils and pleasures of running this exciting family business and view the present collection. Today the gallery handles American paintings of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries along with a special gallery committed to living artists.

The next gallery on Newbury Street is the Copley Society (CoSo) which is the oldest non-profit art association in the US. The organization has been promoting artists and the visual arts since 1879 when John Singer Sargent was one of their members. Today the Copley Society, with 700 artist members, holds 18 exhibitions a year following its mission to offer opportunity to both established and (often young) emerging artists who have yet to find opportunity at a gallery or museum. CoSo is committed to the public support of visual arts in New England and beyond.

A third gallery will be chosen based upon what is being shown at the Copley Society in September, 2007. We would like to present something non-representational, abstract and edgy using mixed media, since Vose is old-school, and the shows at the Copley Society vary according to their mission.

One course lunch examples, including non-alcoholic beverage Lobster Quesadilla Fresh Lobster, Roasted Red Onions, Oven-Dried Tomatoes, Scallions, Cilantro, Jalapeno, Cheddar Cheese with Guacamole, Salsa, Sour Cream Asian Yellow Fin Tuna Entrée Salad Seared Sushi Grade Tuna, Field Greens, Wok-Charred Peppers, Sesame Green Beans, Sweet & Sour Cucumbers, Pickled Onions, Lemon Wasabi Vinaigrette and Sweet Soy topped with Crispy Wontons Grilled Tenderloin Entrée Salad Grilled Tenderloin of Beef, Field Greens, Chopped Tomatoes, Garlic Croutons, Tossed with Gorgonzola Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette, Topped with Crispy Shallots Cuban Sandwich Roasted Pork, Sliced Ham, Pickles and Swiss Cheese on Griddled French Bread with Roasted Garlic Mayonnaise, French Fries and Spicy Homemade Ketchup, Cole Slaw

Cost per person: £56.00

Saturday 29th September- City tour (10.00am to 3.45pm - meet in lobby at 9.45am) - Boston by 'Duck' vehicle, walking tour & Italian lunch in the North End

Meeting at 9.45am, our journey begins when a chartered 'Duck' pulls up to the Langham Hotel. We will be met at our hotel by our guide who will board us onto the Duck. Our guests are in for the ride of their life on this authentic renovated World War II amphibious landing vehicle. Our 'Conducktor' will take us on a tour of Boston, pointing out highlights along the Freedom Trail and other famous landmarks, culminating in a splashdown into the Charles River, providing another fun and unique perspective of Boston.

Boston has grown from a narrow peninsula in colonial times to a thriving, cosmopolitan metropolis. As we meander through the various neighbourhoods and environs of Boston old and new, our guide will bring 17th, 18th and 19th century Boston alive, pointing out the countless historical landmarks and architectural monuments of the past, as well as the 20th and 21st century skyscrapers that have so radically altered the original Shawmut Peninsula. We'll view the palatial mansions and churches of the Victorian Back Bay, the charming Beacon Hill streetscapes and the many colonial landmarks of the Freedom Trail.

Following the waterfront, past the site of the Boston Tea Party, our Duck will drop us off at the edge of the North End, one of the oldest Italian communities in America, and one of the most historic neighbourhoods of Boston. Since the 17th century, the North End has been a centre of commerce and colonial housing for the "latest" group of immigrants. Now a vibrant and exciting area, the North End is the heart of Boston's "Little Italy". Its streets are a juxtaposition of Revolution era churches, historic buildings, famous colonial residents' homes and modern day restaurants and cafés. Led by the guide, we'll proceed on foot through the narrow, winding streets of the North End to Paul Revere Mall where we will relive the events that sparked the Revolution with a visit to the Old North Church. After a morning Duck Tour and a walking tour of the North End, we will have private room lunch at a local North End Italian favourite.

Lunch Menu Red & White Wine Appetisers: Ceasar Salad Crispy Italian breaded calamari with lemon and a side of marinara sauce Pasta Course: Lobster raviolis served with chunks of lobster meat, in a lobster cream sauce Dessert and Coffee: Miniature Italian Pastries; Espresso & Cappuccino

After lunch our guide will walk us back to Quincy Market, America's oldest marketplace. We will have an hour amid the hustle and bustle to meander through this vibrant landmark and wind among the shops, outdoor restaurants and bars and vendor carts before the guide walks us back to the Langham Hotel. For those who wish to stay and enjoy the marketplace or head over to Long Wharf for a boat cruise, the walk to the hotel is a short one.

(PLEASE NOTE: This tour is limited to a maximum of 32 persons on a "first come first served basis", because the Duck has a limited seating capacity)

Cost per person: £85.00