ISPE DVC's iconic Holiday Soirée will be held at the incredible Franklin Institute in the heart of  Center City Philadelphia. The night will be filled with camaraderie, delicious food and swanky libations. As part of this celebration, you will have the opportunity to stroll through some of the most interesting exhibits at the Institute showcasing the fascinating science discovered in our world. 

Please join us for one of our most memorable soirées yet!

*** Complimentary Coat Check available in Jordan Hall Lobby

Parking & Directions

The Franklin Institute science museum is located at the intersection of 20th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The main entrance is up the main stairs into Jordan Hall. There is a separate entrance (located at ground level to the right of the main entrance stairs) which is wheelchair accessible to an elevator that has access to Jordan Hall. The main entrance, at the top of the outside staircase, and the side entrance (which has elevator access) lead to Jordan Hall, where we will have our check-in area and cocktail reception.

The museum's parking garage entrance is located behind the building at the intersection of 21st Street and Winter Street. The GPS address of the parking garage entrance is 271 North 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103Parking is complimentary. Please be sure to bring your parking ticket inside with you so that it can be validated at ISPE-DVC's Registration Desk in the Jordan Hall Lobby.

The Evening's Agenda

6:00 PM                Guests Arrive

6:00 – 7:30 PM     Cocktails (Open Bar!) & Passed Hors d’Oeuvres (Tour Exhibits at Leisure)

7:30 – 8:45 PM     Plated Dinner

8:45 – 9:30 PM     President’s Speech, Buz Lange Award, Chapter Sponsorship Recognition,

                                Basket of Cheer & 50/50 Raffle Winner Announcements

9:30 – 10:00 PM   Dancing and After Dinner Networking

10:00 PM               Holiday Soirée Adjourns

Ticket Prices

 

COST by Dec. 29

COST after Dec. 29

ISPE Member Single

$125

$175

ISPE Member Couple

$200

$300

ISPE Member Emerging Leaders/Students Single

$100

$150
ISPE Member Emerging Leaders/Students Couple $175 $225


Please indicate entrée preference(s) when purchasing your ticket(s):

Entrée Choices (all are served with Chef's choice of vegetables)

  • Braised Short-Rib; Herb Polenta, and Natural Cabernet Reduction
  • Miso-Glazed Salmon; Coconut Jasmine Rice and Baby Bok Choy
  • Vegan and Gluten-Free Dinner


**Would you like to attend the Holiday Soirée but you're not yet an ISPE member? Click here for membership details!**

Register now!