Social Program
DUCK BOAT TOUR OF BOSTON
Sunday, September 30, 201212:30 pm to 4:30 pm (departing every thirty minutes)
Dress Code: Casual
Registered Participants and Accompanying Persons are invited to take a complimentary tour of Boston on our famous “Duck Boats”, a wonderful way to see Boston from land and water. A "Duck" is an authentic renovated amphibious landing vehicle, retrofitted to take you on a unique historical tour of Boston, with a very special splashdown right into the Charles River for a breathtaking water view of Boston.
The Duck Boats will depart from the Congress venue every half hour on a continual basis throughout the afternoon. Each tour will take approximately 70-80 minutes.
LECTURE ON BOSTON
Sunday, September 30, 20125:30pm to 6:30pm
Business attire
An entertaining presentation highlighting the history, sites, and people of Boston and its surrounding areas will be offered to registered Participants and Accompanying Persons prior to the Opening Ceremony
OPENING CEREMONY AND WELCOME RECEPTION
Sunday, September 30, 20127 pm - 10 pm
Dress Code: Business Attire
Participants and Accompanying Persons are invited to attend the Congress Opening Ceremony which will be held in the Ballroom on the 3rd Floor of the Hynes Convention Center. Please also join us for the Welcome Reception which will be held immediately following the Opening Ceremony in the Veterans Memorial Auditorium (Exhibit Hall) on the 2nd Floor of the Hynes Convention Center. The evening will feature a variety of food and entertainment as IFA members reconnect and develop new relationships.The Welcome Reception is sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers.
© 2010 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
EVENING AT THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
Monday, October 1, 20127:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Dress Code: Business Attire
Exclusively for IFA Congress Participants and Accompanying Persons, please enjoy an evening of art, food and entertainment at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts. The original Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) opened its doors to the public on July 4, 1876, the USA’s centennial. Built in Copley Square, the MFA was then home to 5,600 works of art. Over the next several years, the collection and number of visitors grew exponentially, and in 1909 the Museum moved to its current home on Huntington Avenue. Today the MFA is one of the most comprehensive art museums in the world; the collection encompasses nearly 450,000 works of art. More than one million visitors each year visit the MFA to experience art from ancient Egyptian to contemporary, special exhibitions, and innovative educational programs. November 2010 marked the opening of the new MFA. Designed by well-known Foster and Partners architects, The New MFA comprises a new wing for Art of the Americas; renovated art of Europe galleries; improved conservation and education facilities; The Linde Family Wing devoted entirely to contemporary art; and a new, larger public space—the Ruth and Carl J. Shapiro Family Courtyard. The Evening at the Museum of Fine Arts is sponsored by Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.
Photo Credit Michael J. Lutch
CULTURAL EVENING AT THE BOSTON POPS
Tuesday, October 2, 20127:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Dress Code: Business Attire
The Cultural Evening will feature an exclusive concert arranged specifically for IFA Participants and Accompanying Persons by the world-famous Boston Pops Orchestra. Having just celebrated its 125th Anniversary season, the Boston Pops has long since earned its nickname "America's Orchestra". Performing great music ranging from Broadway through today’s hits is what the Pops does best every year at Symphony Hall, drawing from a wealth of repertoire including light classical music, jazz, film, gospel, big band favorites, and contemporary hits. Acoustically renowned Symphony Hall is your backdrop for experiencing Boston's most beloved and iconic musical institution. The Cultural Evening is sponsored by Ernst & Young.
GALA DINNER AT THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
Thursday, October 4, 20127:00 pm to midnight
Dress Code: Business attire
The Gala Dinner will be held at the Museum of Science, one of the most popular landmarks in the Boston region. Located on the Charles River, the museum straddles the line between Boston and Cambridge. It features over 500 interactive exhibits along with the renowned Charles Hayden Planetarium and the Mugar Omni IMAX Theatre. The IFA Gala Dinner will be prepared and served by the award-winning team at Wolfgang Puck Catering. Bringing a superior level of creativity and flavor to the kitchen, Wolfgang Puck's chefs draw inspiration from around the globe, combining elements from various cuisines to create unique combinations of taste, texture, and color. Their commitment to building menus around local ingredients results in the highest quality foods on every plate — from the ripest tomato, to the sweetest strawberry, to the most aromatic truffle. Entertainment for the Gala evening will include the Museum’s exhibits as well as brief shows in the Planetarium and Omni Theater before dinner. After dinner, the IFA tradition continues with an evening of dancing featuring the music of Eye to Eye, one of Boston’s most entertaining dance and performance bands. The Gala Dinner is sponsored by Deloitte.
