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MEET IN KEARNEY TABLE OF CONTENTS MEETING VENUES 3 HOTELS WITH CONVENTION MEETING SPACE 10 COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM 11 RECEPTION VENUES 13 RESTAURANTS WITH PRIVATE DINING 15 SPEAKERS 18 PROGRAMS 20 ENTERTAINMENT 23 CONTACT 26 With top notch facilities experienced professionals convenience and ease for attendees Kearney has everything you need to make your next event a success that s why Kearney is where the Heartland gathers
DOWNTOWN ON THE BRICKS MCCUE S TAPROOM KEARNEY WATER TRAIL MEET IN KEARNEY 1 900 GUEST ROOMS 0VER 3 000 SQ FT OF EVENT SPACE POPULATION OF 33 500 CENTRALLY LOCATED 1 Omaha 3 hr Des Moines 4 5 hr Kansas City 5 hr Denver 5 hr Cheyenne 4 5 hr Minneapolis 8 hr 125 RESTAURANTS BARS DAILY FLIGHTS FROM DENVER 6 GOLF COURSES Kearney is a convenient location to gather for special events meetings conferences of all sizes KEARNEY NEBRASKA Conveniently located flexible supported by the best convention services staff in the state Kearney is where the heartland gathers Rich in history flavor recreation you ll find plenty of reasons to Meet in Kearney SANDHILL CRANE CAPITAL YANNEY PARK LOADS OF LIVE MUSIC
YOUNES CONFERENCE CENTER NORTH YOUNES CONFERENCE CENTER NORTH 75 000 sq ft meeting space 2 ballrooms 21 300 sq ft 14 400 sq ft Up to 38 break out rooms w capacity of 10 1 100 Meeting Venues Attached Crowne Plaza Hotel w 172 Sleeping Rooms AMENITIES Indoor water park Attached restaurant bar boutique Starbucks coffee shop 4
HOLIDAY INN CONFERENCE CENTER 23 000 sq ft meeting space YOUNES CONFERENCE CENTER SOUTH YOUNES CONFERENCE CENTER SOUTH 50 000 sq ft meeting space 2 ballrooms 16 000 sq ft 13 000 sq ft 2 ballrooms 6 200 sq ft 6 900 sq ft 7 break out rooms w capacity of 10 375 156 sleeping rooms AMENITIES Indoor water park Attached restaurant bar boutique Up to 21 break out rooms w capacity of 40 340 Two adjoining hotels 5 HOLIDAY INN CONFERENCE CENTER
JOY S TABLE ANGUS BURGERS SHAKES CUNNINGHAM S ON THE LAKE YOUNES CAMPUS YOUNES CAMPUS OFFERS On site catering State of the art facilities Multiple built in registration areas storage 8 HOTELS 911 ROOMS SHOPPING RESTAURANTS BARS SPA HIKE BIKE TRAIL Free parking Complimentary WiFi TOP NOTCH FACILITIES EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS CONVENIENCE AND EASE FOR ATTENDEES COMBINE WITH EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR NEXT EVENT A SUCCESS 7 THAT S THE YOUNES DIFFERENCE FYRE MODERN GRILL UMED SPA COPPERMILL STEAKHOUSE LOUNGE 8
BUFFALO COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS ARCHWAY RAMADA HOTELS WITH CONVENTION MEETING SPACE ADDITIONAL MEETING VENUES AmericInn Lodge Suites 215 West Talmadge Rd 308 234 7800 Capacity 25 Fairfield Inn 510 West Talmadge Rd 308 236 4200 Capacity 100 Ramada 301 South 2nd Ave 308 237 3141 Capacity 1 000 Best Western Plus Mid Nebraska Inn Suites 224 2nd Ave South 308 234 2541 Capacity 60 Hampton Inn 507 West Talmadge Rd 308 234 3400 Capacity 60 Quality Inn 121 3rd Ave 308 237 0838 Capacity 20 Crowne Plaza 707 W Talmadge 308 238 7000 Call for Capacity 9 VIAERO CENTER MERRYMAN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY Econo Lodge 411 South 2nd Ave 308 698 2810 Capacity 30 Holiday Inn 110 South 2nd Ave 308 237 5971 Capacity 700 Microtel Inn Suites 104 South Talmadge St 308 698 3003 Capacity 20 10
COMMUNITY MEETING ROOMS Archway 3060 East 1st St 308 237 1000 Buffalo County Extension Center 1400 East 34th St 308 236 1235 Central Community College 1215 30th Ave 308 338 4400 Eagles Club 17 West 24th St 308 234 2216 ESU 10 76 Plaza Blvd 308 237 5927 G W Frank Museum University of Nebraska at Kearney Campus 2010 University Drive 308 865 8284 Hyvee 5212 3rd Ave 308 236 0020 Tasting Room Knights of Columbus 1900 Central Ave 308 237 4255 Nebraska Firefighters Museum Education Center 2834 E 1st St S 308 338 3473 COMMUNITY MEETING ROOMS CONT Kearney Park Rec 18 East 22nd St 308 237 4644 Various Sites Nest Space 2224 Central Ave 308 624 2000 Kearney Public Library 2020 1st Ave 308 233 3282 Rowe Sanctuary Iain Nicolson Audubon Center 44450 Elm Island Rd Gibbon NE 308 468 5282 GOLF COURSES WITH MEETING ROOMS Awarii Dunes Golf Course 5245 S RD Axtell NE 308 743 1111 Meadowlark Hills Golf Course 3300 30th Ave 308 233 3265 The Greens at Prairie Hills 21595 Hwy 10 Pleasanton NE 308 224 5708 Salvation Army Community Room 1719 Central Ave 308 234 9998 Team Concepts 301 Central Ave 308 224 2430 Kearney Elks Country Golf 2635 East 103rd St 308 238 0760 Kearney Country Club 2800 19th Ave 308 234 315 12
Legacy on the Bricks 16 W 21st Street 402 327 1943 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 759 2215 1st Ave 308 234 9714 Mac s Creek Vineyard 43315 Rd 757 Lexington NE 308 324 0440 Meadowlark Hills Golf Course 3300 30th Ave 308 233 3265 RECEPTION VENUES Archway 3060 East 1st St 308 237 1000 Meeting Room Capacity 10 30 Best Western Plus Mid Nebraska Inn Suites 224 2nd Ave South 308 234 2541 Buffalo County Extension Center 1400 East 34th St 308 236 1235 Buffalo County Fairgrounds 3807 Ave N 308 236 1201 13 Eagles Club 17 West 24th St 308 234 2216 Holiday Inn 110 South 2nd Ave 308 237 1529 G W Frank Museum University of Nebraska at Kearney Campus 2010 West 24th St 308 865 8284 Kearney Community Theatre 83 Plaza Blvd 308 234 1529 Kearney Country Club 2800 19th Ave 308 234 3151 Kearney Elks Country Golf 2635 East 103rd St 308 238 0760 Knights of Columbus 1900 Central Avenue 308 237 4255 Merryman Performing Arts Center 225 West 22nd St 308 698 8052 Minden Opera House 322 East 5th St Minden NE 308 832 0588 World Theatre 2318 Central Ave 308 234 8046 Museum of Nebraska Art 2401 Central Ave 308 865 8559 Nebraska Firefighters Museum Education Center 2834 E 1st St S 308 338 3473 Ramada 301 South 2nd Ave 308 237 3141 The Village 1920 A Avenue 308 293 0231 Trails Rails Museum 710 West 11th Street 308 234 3401 Younes Conference Center North 707 Talmadge St 308 238 7002 Younes Conference Center South 416 Talmadge St 308 234 2212 14
RESTAURANTS WITH PRIVATE DINING SPACE Alley Rose 2013 Central Avenue 308 234 1261 Capacity 60 Private Dining The Chicken Coop Sports Bar Grill 2115 Avenue A 308 338 8500 Capacity 100 Coppermill Steakhouse 421 Talmadge Street 2 308 455 4581 Cunningham s Journal 15 West 23rd Street 308 236 9737 Capacity 100 Cunningham s on the Lake 610 Talmadge Street 308 237 5122 Fanatics 2021 Central Avenue 308 233 0030 Capacity 70 Joy s Table Pasta and Steaks inside Holiday Inn 110 S 2nd Ave 308 455 8013 Kyoto Hibachi 404 3rd Avenue 308 224 2636 Little Mexico 716 East 25th Street 308 236 6662 Capacity 30 Thunderhead Brewery 115 East 21st Street 308 440 9866 Valentino s 5115 2nd Avenue 308 233 3888 Capacity 40 16
SPEAKER LISTINGS SPEAKER BUREAUS CENTER FOR RURAL AFFAIRS The staff is knowledgeable in agriculture and rural community issues from school to finance to livestock and the environment and healthcare reform Their programs are current compelling and sometimes controversial www cfra org 402 687 2100 Speakers Programs Entertainment MIDWEST SPEAKERS BUREAU Speakers Trainers Entertainers https www speakernow com 877 974 6972 MIDAMERICA SPEAKERS BUREAU MSB MSB was established right in the Midwest This organization has provided speakers to several associations who cover a variety of topics which include humor inspiration motivation leadership customer service setting goals marketing social media and everyCENTER FOR RURAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP thing in between Their speakers have a rather wide range of fees Need speakers to bring real world experience to your next conferthus they generally match up a speaker with the associations needs ence Want a professional development webinar series featuring practical approaches Ready to bring entrepreneurships training and and budget Contact Barry Carlson at 308 946 3236 308 940 0430 success stories to your community and leaders Contact http www midamericaspeakersbureau com energizingentrepreneurs org 402 323 7336 NEBRASKA ARTS COUNCIL The Nebraska Arts Council provides an Artist Directory of Touring HUMANITIES NEBRASKA SPEAKERS BUREAU Programs including Dance Literature Music Theatre and more Humanities Nebraska offers speakers on a wide variety of topics to http www artscouncil nebraska gov 800 341 4067 any nonprofit organization or educational or governmental institution in the state to spark learning and discussion in schools libraries museums senior centers and other venues Authors historians scholars and other experts offer nearly 300 humanities programs through the Speakers Bureau http humanitiesnebraska org speakers speakers index Disclaimer Contacts and numbers may change 18
BUSINESS BETTY STREFF Nice is not a four letter word and nice guys and gals definitely do not finish last Betty Streff will encourage you to live more joyfully and have better results in your business life by remembering good manners and being kind Years of extensive research by such powerhouses as the Gallup Organization demonstrate the lasting impression a kind gesture can impart It lasts forever and has a magical way of growing and being embellished as time goes by Inspired by over 30 years of reading and studying success leadership motivation and spirituality Betty describes herself an Old War horse in retail customer service and hospitality She will deliver a fast paced humorous and thought provoking presentation on how you can radically distinguish yourself by simply remembering what she calls the platinum rule Guaranteed to leave you smiling and enthused Customized from 30 minutes to 2 hours fees and travel expenses are negotiable 308 627 5558 bjstreff hotmail com CENTRAL NEBRASKA ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE FINANCIAL ADVISORS A wide variety of topics are available on any line of insurance including business automobile life disability and long term care and Mutual Funds The Auto Insurance Made Easy game is also available and suitable for any age Gene Beerbohm Principal Financial Group 308 440 2449 ETIQUETTE What if proper etiquette dining wasn t about the food What if it was about something far more important like your personal brand your communication style your perception in the community and even your career This highly interactive workshop can be custom tailored to fit a brief presentation of 15 minutes a detailed sit down meal of 2 hours or anything in between Contact Brandon Benitz 308 224 9527 PATRICK H MCGAUGHEY CPF IOM Patrick McGaughey s 30 successful years in management and sales qualifies him to bring effective and stimulating information to your 19 organization or company He is recognized as one of the TOP 5 ENTER TRAINERS in the United States Therefore the information is pragmatic inspiring and effective while the training style allows the audience to laugh a little and learn a lot http www activatingpeople com HUMORISTS MOTIVATIONAL AARON DAVIS Speaker Author Motivator https attitudeovereverything com 800 474 8755 BARRY CARLSON His speeches are effective in transforming attitudes creating positive outlooks motivating action and improving performance As a businessman himself Carlson s presentations get to the hearts and minds of his audiences and become the talk of every event www barrycarlsonspeaks com DR JO ANNE OWENS NAUSLAR We Must MOVE TO IMPROVE Dr JoAnne Owens Nauslar has spent 43 years promoting the benefits of healthy active living She is considered one of the nation s most vocal personalities on issues of physical activity and the need for physical education in the critical core day You can contact her by visiting http www midamericaspeakersbureau com JOSH ERICKSON Owner of Team Concepts Josh is a master team builder serial entrepreneur and Gallup Certified Strengths Coach He speaks on leadership and motivation and can tailor to your program needs josh teamconcepts com or 308 224 2430 TOM JOHNSON A professional speaker from Omaha The title of his program is THERE IS NO TRAFFIC JAM ON THE EXTRA MILE It is humor with a touch of motivation Using real life experiences Tom will inspire you to live a more productive life Twenty one years of experience in the industry of telemarketing and advertising customer service leadership and communication training extramile4u msn com or 402 895 397 PROGRAM LISTINGS THE ARCHWAY The Archway s unique setting and easy access to I 80 provide a one of a kind venue for your business meeting or family celebration We have indoor and outdoor spaces available that can accommodate anywhere from 15 to 150 people for business meetings class reunions weddings and family celebrations We ll be happy to help you arrange catering for your event Contact Archway Event Coordinator Kara Stevens for information about making your next meeting or celebration really special at the Archway https archway org 308 237 1000 THE ASKIN NEBRASKAN Is Trivia Night what your group is looking for Teams compete by answering themed questions in up to 5 rounds Contact Jim Fields in Kearney https www facebook com askinnebraskan theaskinnebraskan gmail com 262 442 2709 BUFFALO COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE UNL A variety of educational programs are offered for all ages Listed below is a partial list of available programs Choc o late Flowers that are Edible Healthy Cooking with Fresh Herbs What s on a Food Label Slow Cooker Meals The above programs vary in length and cost Contact Carol Schwarz Extension Educator Buffalo County Extension Office Kearney NE 308 236 1235 BIG APPLE FUN CENTER Family Entertainment Facility offering 36 bowling lanes with automatic scoring Laser Tag indoor go carts and blacklight mini golf a huge game room with over 50 games a snack bar and sports bar and so much more http bigapplefuncenter com 308 234 4545 Disclaimer Contacts and numbers may change 20
CLASSIC CAR COLLECTION One of the best public car attractions between Chicago and Denver that includes over 200 vintage automobiles from the early 1900 s to the 1990 s Arrange a tour for your group or arrange an off site reception http www ccckearney com 308 234 1964 FRANK MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND CULTURE Tour and maybe have tea and cookies They have completely redone the inside and have opened the 3rd floor for tours for the first time http www unk edu offices frankhouse 308 865 8284 FT KEARNEY CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS Representatives from the Red Cross are available to present programs Some examples are Disaster Education Preparedness Blood Services donation blood and Health Safety Services 308 234 2770 KEARNEY FAMILY YMCA Various health related programs http kearneyymca org 308 2379622 KEARNEY LOCAL Custom events catered to your needs including Whodunit Mysteries Scavenger Hunts and more https www kearneylocal com KEARNEY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Prevention and Safety programs are available http www kvfd net fire prevention html 308 233 3226 LOOK WHAT S COOKIN Central Nebraska s largest cooking store offer great classes and programs 308 234 5544 http www lookwhatscookin com LOCAL FLORISTS LANDSCAPE GREENHOUSES Contact any of our local florists or greenhouses for a unique hands on demonstration or catered program Diva s at Kearney Floral https kearneyfloral com MUSEUM OF NEBRASKA ART Housed in a 1911 NeoClassical building and listed on the National Register of Historic Places MONA s permanent collection numbers nearly 6 000 works by artists of regional national and international acclaim Great for offsite receptions or for just a groups casual outing https mona unk edu mona 308 865 8559 NEBRASKA FIREFIGHTERS EDUCATION CENTER This statewide museum shares the story of Nebraska s proud firefighter heritage Featuring equipment and apparatus of days gone by the facility also serves as an interactive educational center teaching the value of fire prevention and fire safety A large conference room and party room are available for a variety of gatherings https nebraskafirefightersmuseum org 308 338 3473 NEBRASKA SAFETY CENTER The Nebraska Safety Center provides instruction in safety education service through seminars and workshops coordination of statewide programs and research in safety education Located at University of Nebraska Kearney campus 308 865 8256 PAINT PARADISE At Paint Paradise Paint Your Own Pottery studio the only difficult Earl May https www earlmay com locations kearney nebraska Johnson Landscaping https www johnsonlandscape net Steinbrink http steinbrink com Turkey Creek Garden Center http tobylong wixsite com turkeycreek services JUST BREATHE YOGA Need stress relief feel tight and out of shape Yoga is the answer Anyone can practice yoga Yoga exercises every part of the body from muscles and joints to internal organs She will teach yoga pilates or tai chi classes for a group of any size https justbreatheyoga us 308 627 5506 KEARNEY AREA CHILDREN S MUSEUM A great place for children and families to use their imagination in the most important work of childhood PLAY A private room is available for groups http kearneychildrensmuseum org 308 698 2228 21 ROCK IT EVENT PROS At RockIT we are ready to take your next event from ordinary to rockin A wide selection of inflatables bungee trampoline rope courses human fooseball dodge ball a mobile escape room and more http rockiteventpros com services 855 695 9255 THE RUSTIC PATCH Locally owned craft and gift shop located on Central Avenue in downtown Kearney They host a variety of classes and can host your private party Additionally they own a catering company and can provide you group appetizers or lunch Visit their website for more information https www therusticpatch com and https www therusticpatch com bookyourparty 308 224 3990 SLEUTH ESCAPE ROOM https www sleuthescaperooms com 308 455 3381 TRAILS RAILS MUSEUM Offering tours to either individuals or groups Blacksmiths could be pre scheduled to come in for blacksmith demonstrations and we host free Fabulous Friday programs the 2nd Friday monthly at 2 pm The conference center inside the Family History Center can comfortably seat 12 15 the Church building can be arranged in different ways to have meetings or school settings for approximately 60 and some groups have reserved the gazebo and grass square for picnics and outdoor meetings http www bchs us 308 234 3041 TRI CITY INFLATABLES Offering bounce houses combos slides water units bungee run basketball hoop and concessions tricityinflatables gmail com 405 658 2024 part is choosing from our great selection of bisque pottery Select from a rainbow of colors in our Paintbar to create your own custom pottery Canvas painting available too https www facebook com PaintParadisePottery 308 455 8300
BLACKBERRY WINTER Brass Kickin Classic Rock This is a seven piece horn powered rock band Their playlist always includes a wide selection of music from the iconic horn bands of the 60 s 70 s and 80 s Always a hit at any event listening or dancing https blackberrywinter com ENTERTAINMENT LISTINGS SINGING GROUPS BANDS MUSICIANS HABITAT 4 HARMONY This comedy men s quartet sings unaccompanied music in a variety of styles sure to have your convention or celebration audience smiling and laughing All we need is two mics Contact Fran Wilson frjgwils yahoo com 308 234 5376 https www gigsalad com habitat_4_harmony_kearney KEARNEY AREA BARBERSHOPPERS 1733 CHORUS The 4 part acappella songs by this chorus of barbershop singers spans many decades and styles with emphasis on patriotic and popular http kearneychorus com Fran Wilson frjgwils yahoo com 308 234 5376 THE MELLOW D S Larry s experience has provided him with a rainbow blend of musical preferences that included Classical Country 50 s and 60 s Rock n Roll Gospel and Rhythm Blues with Traditional and Bluegrass flavors In 2003 the Nebraska Country Music Foundation selected Larry as the Semi Pro Male Vocalist of the Year and runner up Songwriter of the Year In 2006 the Mellow D s were inducted into the America s Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame Contact Larry Doran http www themellowds com 402 363 9657 McCool Junction 23 NEBRASKA PRIDE CHORUS OF SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL This Kearney s women s chorus will satisfy any audience with their acappella barbershop style music They will entertain for your large or small group Judy Drown jdrown1223 gmail com 308 440 6409 OK SISTERS Kate Fly and Karen Lee have performed together for more than 30 years on stage Acoustic based https www facebook com oksisters PATSY CLINE Melinda Ferree as the Legendary Patsy Cline Contact Melinda Ferree 308 478 5837 PAUL SIEBERT Wide range of music includes classical pieces on acoustic guitar and hammer dulcimer 50 s and 60 s country favorites Paul used only acoustic instruments and vocal playing live or used a compact Bose Acoustic sound system it if needed http paulsiebertlive com 402 366 8245 CODE BLUE This is a five piece blues band that plays primarily classic blues and blues rock It features harmonica sax flute guitar bass and drums The group is also flexible and can cover many different genres of musical styles Other services include sound reinforcement for speakers musicians Special music styles for unique requests groups or solos Contact Greg Tesdall TREO A local band that performs all sorts of music including Blues Reggae Rock and Ballards Contact David N Kingsley M D 308 8652331 Kearney BLUE PLATE SPECIAL BAND One of Kearney s local favorite bands The four piece band includes a distinctive sound including guitars bass percussion horns keyboard and their remarkable four part vocal harmonies The song list is eclectic including songs from the 1940s to the 21st Century https www facebook com BluePlateSpecial TeZZ Smooth jazz pop styles with a female vocalist They also offer some interesting instrumentation drums keyboards three saxophones The band can adapt from large stage shows to small evening receptions Disclaimer Contacts and numbers may change UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY NEBRASKATS The Nebraskats show choir from the University of Nebraska at Kearney includes singer dancers who are accompanied by a band The Nebraskats were formed in 1967 and are the oldest collegiate group of this type in the state They have performed all across Nebraska the US and many overseas countries The energetic group has received wide acclaim from audiences wherever they have performed The Nebraskats music includes Broadway show tunes and popular music from the 30s to the present Contact the UNK Department of Music Performing Arts 308 865 8610 24
CASINO ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT PLUS Entertainment Plus is a great addition to any party or social event Activities provided include casino bingo carnival blackjack craps roulette and chuck a luck The activities are conducted professionally with play money Prizes and the method of prize distribution are the sole responsibility of the contacting organization These activities are for entertainment purposes only Sherry Morrow 308 440 5384 Located in Kearney MAGICIANS HYPNOTISTS ADAM WHITE Comedy Magic http www adamwhitemagic com MIKE PROCHNOW CERTIFIED STAGE HYPNOTIST Post prom parties Christmas special events community events weddings corporate events seminars meetings and more Mike has been a certified hypnotist with the National Guild of Hypnotists since 1998 Mike has performed at numerous Nebraska High School Proms Reunions Conventions Fairs Hospitals and more http www thehypnomike com DISC JOCKEYS LOCATED IN KEARNEY COMPLETE MUSIC VIDEO https completeweddingkearney com 308 237 5247 DJ AMERICA http www djamericaonline com 308 233 5872 PURE PLATINUM DJ SERVICE https www facebook com pureplatinumdj 308 440 5530 25 The Kearney Visitors Bureau staff can help you find the perfect program to fit your group A variety of retailers provide demonstrations and program options Please contact us for additional ideas WE OFFER A VARIETY OF COMPLIMENTARY SERVICES FOR YOUR CONFERENCE OR EVENT REGISTRATION Unlimited On Site Registration Assistance Name Badges Ribbons MATERIALS Visitor Information Display Visitor Guide Brochures Maps Brochures Available for Pre Mailings Table Tents Kearney Visitors Bureau Bags CONVENTION WELCOME City Dignitary Representative Visitors Bureau Representative PLANNING ASSISTANCE Online Proposal Request Facility Consultation Pre promotion Assistance Attendance Building Speakers Entertainment Listing Assistance With Tour Ideas Media Resource Ready to book your next event We are here to help SARAH FOCKE Tourism Convention Sales Manager Kearney Visitors Bureau sfocke visitkearney org Office 308 237 3178
Where versatile cutting edge meeting facilities blend with small town hospitality you can t find anywhere else there s that s why Kearney is where the Heartland gathers
Where versatile cutting edge meeting facilities blend with small town hospitality you can t find anywhere else there s that s why Kearney is where the Heartland gathers MEET IN KEARNEY MEETING PLANNER GUIDE MEETING VENUES PRIVATE DINING SPEAKERS ENTERTAINMENT