 This event promised a fun-filled weekend with HK collectors, artists Peter Calvesbert and Monique Baldwin, and Harmony Ball Company notables. Let Freedom Ring! took place in the historic Rittenhouse Square area of Philadelphia, October 1–3, 2004. The Radisson Plaza - Warwick Hotelwas our host hotel, where you were able to walk out the door to find shops, restaurants, museums, and historic sites all around.
Let Freedom Ring! was the theme for the event, reflecting on Philadelphia's history. Not only does Let Freedom Ring echo our country's most precious right, but it also applies to all of us as individuals. Pete carved an event piece by the same name.
Here's what attendees experienced in Philadelphia this October:
- A fun, interactive event, creating a "Get to know each other atmosphere" for collectors, the artists and HBC staff
- Events beginning with Registration at noon on Friday, and ending at 1:00 pm on Sunday
- Harmony Kingdom Artists Peter Calvesbert and Monique Baldwin as well as HBC staff in attendance
- An Exclusive 'Let Freedom Ring!' Event Piece
- Welcoming Reception, Dinner Banquet and a fabulous Sunday Brunch
- Hospitality Room for relaxation, games and light refreshments
- Lots and lots of door prizes and surprises for everyone
The preliminary agenda was:
 Friday, October 1, 2004
- Registration
- Welcome Session
- Games HK Style including a Treasure Hunt
- Reception Friday evening with plenty of Door Prizes
- Room Hopping
Saturday, October 2, 2004
- Signing times (morning and afternoon)
- Swap 'n Sell
- Lucky Dip
- Paint-Your-Own
- "Murphy's Marble Dust Awards" Dinner Banquet
Sunday, October 3, 2004
- Grand Finale Brunch with Live Charity Auction
All events were scheduled to provide two-hour breaks between sessions for plenty of relaxation and socializing time.
Cost:
The event itself costs $199, which includes event piece, Friday Reception, Saturday Dinner Banquet and Sunday Brunch. If you used a credit card or make payment through PayPal, the cost was $205, to cover the fees. Reservations were non-refundable, but may be transferred to someone else if proper notice was provided to the Reservation staff. The event was limited to 320 people.
We hope you had the opportunity to be a part of this great event!
Early Bird Registration (Closed):
Thanks to all the Harmony Kingdom collectors who registered and paid before December 8, 2003! Without your support, this Event could not be held. These folks were acknowledged at the Event for it is through their vision that we gathered in Philadelphia in October 2004.
The first 200 reservations received this early bird piece, carved by Monique Baldwin.
Event Registration:
Registration is closed.
Hotel Information:
HOP chose the Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel as the venue for Let Freedom Ring! Located in the historic Rittenhouse Square area of Philadelphia and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the hotel was originally constructed in 1926. With 545 rooms, the hotel is large enough for our collectors, yet it retains a feeling of intimacy. The staff has gone out of their way to work with the event committee. The rooms are more than comfortable and the food is outstanding! It is close to a wide variety of shopping and restaurants as well as public transportation to historic sites.
Attendees made their own reservations with the hotel. The hotel blocked enough rooms for our event; however, reservations needed to be complete prior to September 9, 2004. You needed to make your reservations early, to insure you get the room type and size you needed. Room rates started at $117 per night for 1–2 people. The room rate was also available for three days prior to and three days after the event, so attendees could take advantage of all that Philadelphia had to offer. The hotel is pet friendly and will accept small pets. A $50 non-refundable deposit was required. Guests with pets are assigned rooms on the "pet" floor.
The hotel had established a Web page just for the event where you could obtain additional information about the hotel (including a virtual tour) and make your reservations online.
LET FREEDOM RING!
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