42nd Annual Meeting – Opening Reception, May 29, de Young Museum

This year’s opening reception for the 42 Annual Meeting was held at the de Young Museum.  The museum is located in Golden Gate Park, and the venue, surrounding area, and reception did not disappoint.  The museum provided a great place for the conference attendees to meet up with friends and colleagues, meet new professionals in the field and just have fun after a full day at the conference.
Not only was it a great atmosphere for socializing, but the food and drink did not disappoint.  For you foodies out there, the grub at the reception was amazing!  But then that seemed to be the theme of the day with delicious pastries and baked goods offered at both coffee breaks earlier in the day.  Check out some pictures from the reception below.  And a warning…most are of the food, because it was that good!
 

Everyone lines up at the end of the first day of the annual meeting to board buses to the De Young for the opening reception.
Everyone lines up at the end of the first day of the annual meeting to board buses to the De Young for the opening reception.

 
Everyone enjoyed the reception in the main entrance hall of the museum.
Everyone enjoyed the reception in the main entrance hall of the museum.

 

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There was sushi as well as a noodle dish served in small take-out containers (very cute!)

Very large bamboo steamers filled with different types of dumplings were set up on some tables.
Very large bamboo steamers filled with different types of dumplings were set up on some tables.

 
A jazz band was on hand to entertain attendees during the event.
A jazz band was on hand to entertain attendees during the event.

 

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So much food…cheese, quiche, vegetable paninis, pasta, chicken satay, mash potatoes and a meat station!

This would certainly be a conservation challenge! On display in the area of the reception were these amazing hats and costumes were part of an exhibit celebrating 40 years of the revue "Beach Blanket Babylon".
This would certainly be a conservation challenge! On display in the area of the reception were these amazing hats and costumes that were part of an exhibit celebrating 40 years of the musical revue “Beach Blanket Babylon”.

 
Fully stocked cash bar. These guys can make a mean margarita!
Fully stocked cash bar. These guys can make a mean margarita!

 
Just when you thought I couldn't possibly put in another food photo-the dessert bar!
Just when you thought I couldn’t possibly put in another food photo-the dessert bar!

 
This Opening Reception was definitely a great way to kick off #AICSF and I can’t wait for next year’s reception in Miami!