We cordially invite you to the
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The Back Bay Gala -Join us in the elegant ballrooms of The Hyatt Regency Boston located in the heart of Boston.
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*Cocktail reception with complimentary hors d’oeuvres option *Delicious all-inclusive dinner option *Live band and DJ with a huge dance floor *Online silent auction with fantastic items *Party favors, gift bags and multimedia displays *Hotel room discount *Tuxedo rentals starting at $65 |
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.
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.
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.
No tickets will be sold at the door!
Bring your friends, group or company and get a discount
Consider bringing the group or company and let us do all the event planning for you. We offer group discounts for 10 or more and can package together any of your special needs like reserved area, catering, entertainment, full bar service and more. We can accommodate anywhere from 25-1100 people and we have multiple spaces available. We can handle any requests.
To get your group discount call Elexa at 781-444-7771.
Complimentary 40+ ticket offer to those in need due to the economic times.
Click here if you would like to take advantage of this offer
Volunteer spaces are filled for this year
Sponsors
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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 for $199 (normally $390)
until they sell out. To reserve call 800-233-1234 and mentioning the
Back Bay Gala or Boston Event Guide for the discount. (Parking is not included.)
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:
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
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
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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.
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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
