Wednesday, December 31st
Hyatt Regency Boston
One Avenue de Lafayette,
Boston, MA 02111

Your night to remember includes:

 What is included:

  Your night to remember starts with a cocktail reception option

and your choice of either a scrumptious all-inclusive dinner

or a delicious hors d’oeuvres reception. 

Then, slide over to the dance floor as the live band,
The Love Dogs, and a DJ help you dance the night away with
swing, Motown, Soul, R & B, 70s, 80s, 90s and current top-40 dance hits.
             

*Don't let the name fool you this is one of Boston's

best-known bands playing a great variety of

Swing, Motown, Soul, R&B, and rock & roll.

As the clock strikes 12, ring in the new year with tons of party

favors and a complimentary toast from our sponsor as we watch the

ball drop on huge multimedia displays.

  

Black-Tie Optional

Premium Cocktails

This event will sell out!

Reservations:

All-Inclusive Dinner Package (7:30pm - 2am) includes:

An exclusive hors d'oeuvres reception starting at 7:30pm,

complimentary cocktail reception and delicious dinner stations

served from 7:30pm - 9:30pm (menu below),

premium bar, dancing, midnight toast, entry into the grand ballroom

cash bar, gift bags and party favors.

Only $175 until 11/23, $195 until 12/15, $225 until 12/29

Black Friday Special offer $155 - limited tickets available - offer only good until block is sold out.
Click here to reserve now

No tickets will be sold at the door!

All-Inclusive Reception Only (8:30pm - 2am) includes:

Entry into the grand ballroom festivities,
a complimentary cocktail reception from 8:30-9:30pm,
a premium bar & hors d'oeuvres reception,
dancing, midnight toast, cash bar, and party favors.
Only $95 until 11/23, $125 until 12/15, $150 until 12/29

Black Friday Special offer $75 - limited tickets available - offer only good until block is sold out.

Click here to reserve now

No tickets will be sold at the door!

Party Only (9:30pm - 2am) includes:

Entry into the grand ballroom festivities, a premium bar,

dancing, midnight toast, cash bar, and party favors.

 only $65 until 11/23, $85 until 12/15, $95 until 12/29

Black Friday Special offer $55 - limited tickets available - offer only good until block is sold out.

Click here to reserve now

No tickets will be sold at the door!

   Click here for volunteer options - $30

Click here for frequently asked questions

Revelers to date & Resolutions: (Hosts & Friends)

Jeff Popkin, Colette Phillips, Lois Catanzaro, Valerie Mcsorley, Joonbug,
The Love Dogs, NewYears.com, BostonEventGuide.com

Hotel Rooms

Discounted hotel rooms are available at The Hyatt Regency Boston until 12/23
for $199 (normally $390) calling by calling 888-233-1234 and mentioning the Back Bay Gala
for the discount. (Parking is not included.)

Volunteers needed

Click here for volunteer options - $30

Tuxedo Rentals

Mention Boston Event Guide or Back Bay Gala and save on any rental!

Rental prices start at only $65 at any Mr. Tux or Men's Warehouse location.

Call 1-800-668-5252 for locations.

Reception Menu (8:30pm - 9:30pm)

Enjoy a welcoming reception with delicious passed hors d'oeuvres:

Risotto Arancini with Spicy Tomato Coulis
Peking Duck Roll with Hoisin Sauce
Miniature Chicken Wellington with Cabernet Reduction
Tandoori Chicken Satay with Cucumber Raita
Mushroom Phyllo Triangle

Dinner Menu

Enjoy a welcoming reception with delicious passed hors d'oeuvres:

Risotto Arancini with Spicy Tomato Coulis
Peking Duck Roll with Hoisin Sauce
Miniature Chicken Wellington with Cabernet Reduction
Tandoori Chicken Satay with Cucumber Raita
Mushroom Phyllo Triangle

Salad Station
Boston Bibb Lettuce with Great Hill Bleu Cheese
Locally Grown Tomatoes, Dried Cranberries and Cider Vinaigrette
French Served Apple, Endive and Feta Salad with Lemon-Thyme Vinaigrette
Arugula, Pear and Reggiano Salad with Chives and Pine Nut Pesto
French Served Spicy Greens with Preserved Lemon, Chick Peas, Parmesan and Peppercorn Vinaigrette

Pasta Station
Wild and Domestic Mushrooms with Truffled Lunette Pasta in Porcini Mushroom Jus
or
Cavatappi with Roasted Fennel Sausage, Garlic Slivers and Julienne Tomatoes
or
Farfalle with Smoked Chicken and Broccoli in Roasted Tomato Vodka Cream
Served with
Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese And Warm Garlic Bread


Carving Stations
Bacon Wrapped Turkey Breast
Sweet Potato and Raisin Salad
Cranberry-Pecan Chutney and Bourbon Gravy
Yankee Corn Bread

Salmon En Croute
Shaved Fennel and Caper Salad
Garden Carrots Roasted with Fresh Thyme
Caper-Herb Tartar Sauce
Grilled Flatbreads

Pastrami Crusted Sirloin
Marbled Baby Maine Potatoes with Rosemary and Thyme Butter
Caraway Jus and Red Cabbage Slaw
Multigrain Loaf

Served with
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Chef’s choice of seasonal vegetables


Desserts
Lemon Mousse Tart wit Blueberry Compote
Individual Apple Pie with Caramel Sauce
Fig, Mascarpone and Biscotti Parfait
Chocolate Yule Log
Double Chocolate Tart with Cranberry Coulis

Served with Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, and Assorted Tazo Teas
 

Parking

Parking is available at The Hyatt Regency Boston for a cost of $12 for the

evening or $30 for valet parking. Less expensive evening parking rates may

be found at other lots in the area.

Tickets

Your tickets will be waiting for you at the registration table, starting at 7:30pm (dinner),

8:30pm (reception), or at 9:30pm (party). If you purchased more than one ticket,

your guests' tickets will be listed under your name.
All ticket sales are final. No refunds, exchanges, or credits are available.

Who is coming
Professionals in their 40s, 50s+...mostly small and large groups of
friends, couples and singles looking to have fun and socialize. The event is open to

everyone and, of course, couples are welcome.

Ticket Payment
We offer secure online ticketing. You can call us, and we will be happy to take your order
over the phone at 781-444-7771, or you can mail us a check for the exact ticket amount
payable to "Back Bay Gala." Mail to: Boston Event Guide, PO Box 488, Needham Heights, MA 02494.
Mailed checks will not be accepted if postmarked after 12/26/2008.

Silent Auction

100% of the online silent auction will benefit The Ellie Fund, a nonprofit
organization whose mission is to fight breast cancer by easing the
effects on patients and their families. For more information, go to
www.elliefund.org. To donate an item, please contact julie@elliefiund.org.

This is a private 21+ event. You must be a member or guest of a member. It is free
and easy to join, just visit www.bostoneventguide.com and click 'Subscribe'!

781-444-7771