Wednesday, 23 July 2008 Welcome Reception “City of Champions” In Boston, there is a lot of pride in sports. There is a sense of unity between Bostonians based on their love for the home teams. Our first evening reception will introduce you to the city that has been fortunate to hold seven World Series, three Super Bowls and 17 NBA championships as bragging rights. The Red Sox, Celtics and Patriots make Boston a true “City of Champions."

 

Thursday, 24 July 2008 WaterWorks "Summer in the City" What New England trip would be complete without a traditional clam bake?! Tonight, we will enjoy a quintessential New England meal, EO style! We will be crackin’ lobster and shucking clams under the stars at one of the most unique venues in Boston. For those without a palette for seafood, a range of traditional non-seafood fare is also available. A part of Marina Bay in the Boston Harbor, WaterWorks is the Northeast’s largest and most exciting outdoor entertainment complex.

 

Friday, 25 July 2008 Networking Evening on the InterContinental Promenade There’s no better way to cap off the day than to mingle with your EO peers. Enjoy a gourmet meal while networking under the stars with fellow members. This is sure to be an EO dining experience like no other!

Saturday, 26 July 2008 Moakley Courthouse "The Spirit of Innovation" Are you eager to dine by the water? For the final evening of the University, we will be dining where the city meets the sea at the Moakley Federal Courthouse. The soaring glass walls lend itself to the magnificent views of the harbor. This unobstructed view will serve as the background to the final evening’s dinner.

 

Registrants, full participation guests and limited guests are invited to sign up for ONE Off-Site Activity, which will take place on Saturday, 26 July 2008. Off-Site registration closes on Wednesday, 9 July 2008.

Off-Site Activities are your chance to see the best of Boston! Select from a wide range of exhilarating activities, such as:

• Cooking with Ming Tsai
• Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees (EO Private Suite Tickets*)
• Rowing Regatta on the Charles
• Coastal Boat Tour
• Exclusive Duck Tour
• Boston Beer Works **Due to low sign-ups for this activity, this activity has been canceled.
• Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum **Due to low sign-ups for this activity, this activity has been canceled.
• John F. Kennedy Library
• Fort Warren Prison Tour **Due to low sign-ups for this activity, this activity has been canceled.

Online registration has closed. You may register on-site at the EO registration desk for Off-Site activities pending space availability.

Cooking with Ming Tsai

Enjoy an afternoon with world-renown chef, Ming Tsai! Learn firsthand some tricks of the trade from the former host of “East Meets West” chef himself. You can now catch Ming on two different cooking shows: "Ming’s Quest" and "Simply Ming." This intimate interaction with this cutting-edge chef could just transform you into the chef you’ve always wanted to be! You’ll have the experience of a lifetime as Blue Ginger celebrates 10 years on the Boston scene.

Enter the lottery for Red Sox vs. Yankees Game Tickets
(user pay supplement required: US$100)

*The lottery for this Off-Site is closed and the winners have been selected and notified.

Witness one of the biggest rivalries in sports history, EO style! Relax in a private suite while the Red Sox and Yankees battle in historic Fenway Park. Maybe you’ll get lucky and see Dice-K (Daisuke Matsuzaka) pitch a no-hitter or Manny hit a grand slam. Whether you’re a Red Sox or a Yankees fan, this EO suite is big enough for both. This game is more than just baseball, it’s about a rivalry, a culture and history.

Rowing Regatta on the Charles
(user pay supplement required: $100)

Every year, Bostonians come out in droves to see the “Head of the Charles,” where crew teams of all ages compete to prove who’s best. Crew can be a fun team or individual sport, but even better with a little competition. Join this EO version of the “Head of the Charles” and find out who will be the EO Regatta champs! You’ll receive off and on-water training by a professional coach. Nothing better than a traditional Boston past-time on a beautiful summer afternoon!

Coastal Boat Tour

Nothing says Boston or New England like a relaxing afternoon on board a boat! Come join us on an EO Exclusive Charter for a unique tour by water of the Boston area. While aboard, you might think you are rich and famous, and others might, too! Take advantage of being in a city on the Atlantic Ocean and enjoy the open seas on this three-hour tour!

Exclusive Duck Tour

Unless you fought in World War II, you probably haven't ridden on a "duck" before. This "duck" is an authentic renovated amphibious landing vehicle, retrofitted to take you on a special historical tour of Boston, with a very special splashdown right into the Charles River for a breathtaking water side view of Boston, the kind of view that you can't get anywhere else. During your tour you'll see the highlights of Boston's Freedom Trail and other famous landmarks. You'll cross over the Charles River, and once on the Cambridge side, your "duck" becomes waterborne for the ride of your life.

Boston Beer Works

Beer Works at 112 Canal Street is their newest location and is over 16,000 square feet! This location features two floors and 15 championship billiard tables. Enjoy an exclusive tour of the brewery as well as a tasting of the fine beers brewed right on site. Enjoy this exciting and upbeat tasting with the experts from this famous local brew house.

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is housed in a five-story Italian Renaissance structure that surrounds an open courtyard filled with plants and flowers. Mrs. Gardner's home contains masterpieces of Botticelli, Reubens, Raphael and Rembrandt, as well as other art and artifacts that she collected during her travels. At the turn of the century, Isabella Stewart Gardner was one of Boston's most prominent citizens and her home reflects her appreciation for all manner of arts. She was renowned for her charm and known for her eccentricity, and the museum she created is a reflection of all of her qualities. Take a fascinating self guided tour of her home and all the breathtaking art.

John F. Kennedy Library

Your tour will begin as you travel from the Intercontinental Hotel to the shoreline of Dorchester Bay, where you will visit the spectacular John F. Kennedy Library, designed by I.M. Pei. First you will see a short film about President Kennedy, and then you will walk the campaign trail, view the famous Kennedy/Nixon debates, see the often humorous press conferences, and continue on through the highlights of his presidency. You can sit in on the strategy sessions during the Cuban Missile crisis; see the Kennedy oval office and the gifts the Kennedy's received during his presidency, as well as mementos from his personal life. For a short time, you will re-live the thousand days of "Camelot"!

Fort Warren Prison Tour

Fort Warren, built between 1833 and 1869, located on George's Island in Boston Harbor, is a former Civil War prison and continued to be a harbor defense fort for many generations. Today the fort is maintained by the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) and is the centerpiece of the Boston Harbor Islands, a national park area. The fort is situated on a 28-acre island at the entrance to Boston Harbor where it once protected the main shipping channels.

Started in 1833, Fort Warren belonged to the federal government until 1958, when the state obtained possession. Famed historian Edward Rowe Snow told many tales about Fort Warren and some of his stories are featured on this Web site. Mr. Snow was one of the leaders in preserving this fort for generations to come. Today, more than 100,000 people visit the fort each summer.

Walking around Fort Warren, you will see areas both inside and outside the fort. Topics discussed include the fort’s design, its use during the Civil War and its changing role through World War II. Learn the historic importance of the harbor to the defense of our nation’s coastline and the importance of legends and other stories to historic research. Stops include rooms and areas used for living quarters, operations, and artillery.