Meeting News - April 7, 2008 - (Page 20)

Insider Report: New England Manchester Museum Grows The Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, NH, reopened in March after a $21.4-million expansion that added a variety of meeting and event space, as well as new galleries that allow the museum to display more of its European and American art collections. “We’ve always had space for small corporate events, but the expansion has added a 3,000-sf Winter Garden, a light-ﬁlled open space that can hold 120 guests for a sit-down dinner or 300 to 400 for cocktails,” said Karen Tebbenhoff, marketing and public relations manager for the museum.“In itself, that’s a huge change from before. It will serve as a cafe during business hours and be available for private rentals during closed hours.” A 180-seat, AV-equipped auditorium also was added, along with a seminar room that seats up to 25 and two classrooms seating up to 60 each. “We’ve incorporated edge design with reﬁned style, making these spaces the ultimate in event destinations,” said Niemetz. Maine’s White Barn Inn Acquires Meeting Facility The luxury White Barn Inn in Kennebunkport, ME, has acquired Chase Hill Center, a Kennebunkport riverfront meetings and events facility with four function rooms and an outdoor deck. Chase Hill is suited for groups of up to 50, with catering provided by the White Barn Inn or Stripers Waterfront Restaurant. Creative Endeavor: Currier Museum expands Westin Copley Place Unveils $13-Million Makeover Job The Westin Copley Place Boston has completed a $13-million renovation of its meeting and event space, including a redesign of the hotel’s three ballrooms—52,000 sf in all. The Staffordshire Ballroom was expanded, and advanced AV and lighting were added to the Essex and America ballrooms, but the most visible aspect of the renovation was the contemporary makeover by architect Peter Niemetz that added colors like beige, cream, taupe, and celadon in the design. Regent Boston Opening Soon The Regent Boston at Battery Wharf, scheduled to open early this summer in Boston’s North End, will have 150 luxury rooms, 6,200 sf of meeting space, an 18,000-sf Guerlain spa, and a restaurant by three-star Michelin Chef Guy Martin of Le Grand Vefour in Paris. The hotel will have a total of seven meeting rooms, two of which will be divisible. r —Section written by Bob Curley How do you deﬁne success team? for your Begin with the Babson experience that reflects our singular focus on your success. Benefit from our dedication to supporting your goals in a stimulating yet secluded setting. Discover how this balance can inspire and motivate your team. 211 guest rooms 22,500 sq. feet of meeting space Gourmet dining Dining room and lounge Recreational facilities 30 minutes to Logan Airport Planning a meeting? Call 781-239-5800 or visit www.babsonecc.com to reserve your meeting experience today. S h a r e . E n g a g e . L e a r n . Your answer for successful meetings. 20 MeetingNews April 7, 2008 www.meetingnews.com http://www.babsonecc.com http://www.babsonecc.com http://www.meetingnews.com

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