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SAGES Social Programs

Welcome Exhibit Reception

Date: Thursday, April 10, 2008
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Place: Exhibit Hall A
Fee: No fee for registrants & registered guests
Dress: Business casual

Special promotions, presentations, and entertainment. Great food! Open bar!
Note: Children under the age of 14 will not be permitted in the Exhibit Hall due to safety considerations.

SAGES Meet the Leadership Reception for New SAGES Members, Residents, and Fellows

Date: Friday Evening, April 11, 2008
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Place: Philadelphia Marriott Hotel, Liberty Ballroom A
Dress: Casual

SAGES Main Event & Annual “Sing-Off” Historic Gala
An Evening at the National Constitution Center

Date: Friday Evening, April 11, 2008
Location: Constitution Center
Time: 7:30 - 11:00 PM
Dress: Casual
Fee: Included in Registration for SAGES SuperPass (Option A) and registered guests
Tickets: $85.00 (for additional guests & Registration Options B & C)

Join us for a fabulous evening of History, Dining, Dancing and Libations at The National Constitution Center. Located just two blocks from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, it is an interactive museum devoted to the U.S. Constitution and the story of we, the people. Meet the real Ben Franklin! The evening will conclude with the SAGES International Sing-Off.

Dinner, Drinks, Music, Dancing: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
SAGES Sing Off: 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM
More Music, Drinks & Dancing: 10:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Sing-Off Instructions – How to Enter the Competition:

  1. Due to limited time, you MUST sign up in advance to participate. Acts will not be added on-site.
  2. All acts are limited to one song or presentation, not to exceed 5 minutes. The MC has been given “pull the plug” privilege, and will adhere strictly to this time restriction.
  3. Keep in mind that the Sing-Off is in the name of fun. Serious musicians need not apply!
  4. Please rehearse your act in advance. You will be performing for several hundred of your colleagues!
  5. All Sing-Off participants are required to attend a rehearsal prior to the event on the evening of the main event (exact time TBD)
  6. When you register, you must include the name of your group, names of participants (aliases are acceptable), name of your act or song, and city or institution. These will be published in the program. Please contact Sallie Matthews at the SAGES office (sallie@sages.org) no later than March 14, 2008 to register.
  7. All acts must provide a back-up disc at least 2 weeks prior to the event, or notification if live instruments will be used.