Back Bay Gala 40+ - Up to 75% off until Friday December 30, 2011

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Join Boston Event Guide for Boston's Back Bay 40+ Gala at the Seaport Boston Hotel this New Years Eve!

The Best 40+ New Year's Eve event in Boston for 14 years running.

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Seaport World Trade Center - Waterfront Ballroom

Saturday December 31, 2011

1 Seaport Lane, Boston

7:30pm to 2am

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Featuring The Love Dogs & DJ Karl!

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!

Your night to remember starts with a cocktail reception and your choice of either a scrumptious all-inclusive dinner or a delicious hors d’oeuvres reception.

Then, slide over to the dance floor, where The Love Dogs and DJ Karl will provide you with Motown, 80s, 90s, and current top-40 dance club hits to get you dancing.

As the clock strikes 12, ring in the new year with tons of party favors from our sponsors. Watch the ball drop on huge multimedia displays!

For a $10 donation to The Ellie Fund guests will receive a VIP goody bag filled with items from our sponsors when they depart.

Black Tie Optional & Premium Cocktails

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

Enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and delicious dinner stations and desserts from 7:30pm - 9:30pm (menu below)

Entry into the Waterfront Ballroom celebration with The Love Dogs and DJ, dancing, midnight toast, and party favors

Special Offer up to 75% off until Friday (Full price $359) - limited tickets available - offer only good until deadline then prices go up.

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

Cocktail & hors d'oeuvres reception (menu below) from 8:30 - 9:30pm

Entry into the Waterfront Ballroom celebration with The Love Dogs and DJ, dancing, midnight toast, and party favors

Special Offer up to 75% off until Friday (Full price $199) - limited tickets available - offer only good until deadline then prices go up.

-Party Only (9:30pm - 2am) Includes:

Entry into the Waterfront Ballroom celebration with The Love Dogs and DJ, dancing, midnight toast, and party favors

Special Offer up to 75% off until Friday (Full price $149) - limited tickets available - offer only good until deadline then prices go up.

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-Frequently Asked Questions:

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-Dinner Menu

This is a sample menu and items are subject to change

Dinner includes reception menu below

SALAD STATION

Mixed Baby Greens with Caramelized Butternut Squash with Cinnamon Croutons and

Cranberry Vinaigrette

CARVING STATION

Herb Roast Beef Tenderloin

Horseradish Cream and Grain Mustard

Served with Soft Parker House Rolls

ACCOMPANIMENTS

Bleu Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Platters of Warm Wood Grilled Vegetables with Aged Balsamic Vinegar

ENTRÉE

Roasted Breast of Chicken with a Corn Bread and Cranberry Stuffing,

Maple Spaghetti Squash

And Rosemary Sweet Potatoes

Sesame Crusted Swordfish Medallions, Roasted Butternut Squash, Sweet Chili Sauce

HOLIDAY DESSERT DISPLAY

An Assortment of Mini Holiday Pastries and Petit Fours, Individual Mini Crème Brulee,

Assorted Cheesecakes, Whole Pies, Tortes, Cakes and Holiday Cookies

Fresh Fruit Skewers with Fondue set with Cannolis and Biscotti

Warm Chocolate Bread Pudding with Vanilla Rum Sauce

Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Assorted

Reception Menu

This is a sample menu and items are subject to change

Reception is a light sampling option and not dinner

BREADS AND SPREADS

Selection of Hand Crafted Bread served with an Assortment of

Spreads to include:

Tapenade, Warm Cheese and Sundried Tomato, Hummus,

White Bean Spread, Roasted Tomato and Mozzarella,

And Flavored Olive Oils

TUSCAN ANTIPASTI

Imported Proscuitto and Salami

Balsamic Marinated Mushrooms, Roasted Peppers and Olives

Fresh Mozzarella and Asiago Cheeses

Hearth Baked Breads and Grissini

PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES

Scallops Wrapped in Bacon

Roasted Eggplant, Caramelized Onion and Pignoli Nut Phyllo Purses

Creole Style Crab Cakes with Chili Remoulade

Mini Beef Wellington

Gingered Chicken Cakes with Cilantro Mayonnaise

-Hotel Rooms - call for current rates and availability

The Seaport Hotel - $199 by calling 617-385-400

Courtyard Marriott on Tremont - $199 by calling 617-426-1400 - .8 miles away

The Residence Inn at Tudor Wharf - $249 and up call 617-242-9000 - 1 miles away

Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel- $249 and up 617-338-4111 - .1 miles away

The Copley Marriott Hotel - $249 and up by calling 617-236-5800 - 1 mile away

Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel - $364 and up call 617-532-4600 .1 miles away

The W Boston - $399 and up by calling 617-261-8700 - .8 miles away

-Tuxedo Rentals

Mention Back Bay Gala and save on any rental!

Rental prices start at only $39 at any classic Tuxedo location.

Classic Tuxedo, 223 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116, 617-424-7707

-Event Setup/Seating/Bars

The Back Bay Gala is set up as a social reception with as much seating as possible

to allow for ample room for dancing.

Cash bar prices are the same as you would find at any upscale Boston venue

with prices ranging from $5-$7 per beer and $6-$12 for cocktails.

-Parking

Special Event Self-Parking in the Seaport Hotel Garage at $19.00 per car

Valet Parking at $32.00 per car

other outdoor lots range from $10 - $14.

-Transportation

Seaport Hotel is conveniently located on Boston's Waterfront and is accessible by the

MBTA via South Station or Silver Line World Trade Center stop.

-Tickets

If ordered before December 20th they will be mailed to you

After December 20th your tickets will be waiting for you at the registration table

under your name. If you purchased more than one ticket, your guests' tickets

will be held under your name.

If you purchased your tickets through another website other than Boston Event Guide

they will not be available for pick up until the event start time for the ticket you purchased.

All ticket sales are final. No refunds exchanges or credits are available.

-Who is Coming?

40s+...mostly small and large groups of friends looking to have fun and socialize. Our goal is always an even ratio of males to females, and, of course, couples are welcome. Just to clarify, we have many people who attend solo looking to meet others and others that come with 2-20 friends or their significant other. This is a FUN party, and it always attracts a hip crowd.

-Fundraising

100% of the volunteers, gift bags, events prizes and other fundraising activities the night of

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.