PVSC is offering a companion & social program for family and guests traveling to Seattle with conference attendees who are interested to see what the city has to offer. It also a chance to meet and mingle with other participants of the PVSC 52 Companion program.
In order to participate in the activities below, you will need to register as a conference companion. Companions will receive a name badge which will grant them access to the Monday evening welcome reception and conference coffee breaks.
It is the companion's responsibility to purchase their own admission ticket for each day's activities. The individual price for each activity is listed below. We recommend purchasing the Seattle CityPASS as we believe this will save money, especially if you wish to participate in more than one activity. You can purchase a CityPASS here. The Seattle CityPASS Adult Ticket Price is $127.00 and includes entry to the following:
Space Needle
Seattle Aquarium
Chihuly Garden and Glass
Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour
Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)
We look forward to meeting you in Seattle!
Alex Freundlich
Social Program Chair
[email protected]
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Pike's Market (on your own)
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch (on your own)
2:15 PM: Meet at Harbor Cruise Dock (see location below)
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM: Harbor Cruise (as a group)
Harbor Cruise Adult Price: $39.00 or Purchase CityPASS
If using CityPASS, use the CityPASS App to make a 2:45 PM reservation.
Harbor Cruise Adult: Argosy Harbor Cruise (Purchase 2:45 PM Ticket)
Market Location: 85 Pike Street
Cruise Location: Pier 55 on the Seattle Waterfront – 1101 Alaskan Way
Then in the afternoon, we plan to enjoy the sites of Seattle from the water on an Argosy Harbor Cruise. During this 1-hour narrated cruise, you’ll see all the beauty and history of the Emerald City. From the skyline to the shipping port, there’s views and history for everyone.
The cruise will include live narration with facts and history of Seattle’s past and present, panoramic, and up-close views of the Seattle skyline, shipping port and sweeping views of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound.
Note: Cruise route is approximate and can change based on each sailing’s weather patterns, vessel traffic, and other non-predictable factors, and based on our experienced captains’ discretion. Boarding begins about 20 minutes prior to departure and onboard seating is first-come, first-served.
12:00 - 2:00 PM: Lunch (on your own)
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Museum of Pop Culture (MoPop) (as a group)
If using CityPASS, use the CityPASS App to make a 10:00 AM reservation.
Museum of Pop Culture (MoPoP): $22.50 or Purchase CityPASS
If using CityPASS, use the CityPASS App to make a 2:00 PM reservation.
MoPoP: Ticket (Purchase 2:00 PM Ticket)
Needle's Main Entrance: 400 Broad St
Amory Food Court: 400 Broad St
MoPoP's Main Entrance:400 Broad St
Note: The Space Needle & MoPop complex is approximately a 20-25 minute walk from the Seattle Summit Convention Center or a 10 minute ride on the Monorail from downtown Seattle (the Westlake Shopping Center).
We recommend having lunch at the Amory Food Court between visiting these two attractions. This is located on the Seattle Center Campus and has a variety of restaurants for attendees to choose from.
Next, visit a museum like no other on earth. The Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) is located next to Seattle's historic Space Needle and houses some of the world's most legendary pop culture artifacts. Test your DJ skills in Sound Lab and get the scoop on the world's most mesmerizing producers of pop culture. Hands-on experiences, iconic artifacts, and award-winning exhibitions featuring luminaries in the fields of music, literature, television, and film make MoPOP a destination unlike any other.
If using CityPASS, use the CityPASS App to make a 10:00 AM reservation.
The aquarium includes both indoor and outdoor spaces. You will want to dress for the weather and/or bring layers to maintain your comfort as you explore.
The aquarium also has a cafe where their chefs curate sustainable dishes daily along with artisan coffee and beverages. Weather permitting, the cafe's outdoor deck also offers stunning views of Elliott Bay.
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Chihuly Garden & Glass Museum (as a group)
Note: Chihuly Garden & Glass Museum is approximately a 20-25 minute walk from the Seattle Summit Convention Center or a 10 minute ride on the Monorail from the Westlake Shopping Center.
The Seattle Monorail is an elevated straddle-beam above ground line in Seattle. The monorail travels only between Downtown Seattle (Westlake Station) and the Seattle Center Campus (which includes the Chihuly Garden Glass Museum). Each trip take approximately 10 minutes.
Thursday Night Conference Social (7:00 - 10:00 PM)
The Thursday night social will take place at the Pike Brewing Company, an independent craft brewery in the heart of downtown Seattle's Pike Pace Market neighborhood. Attendees must be 21 years old to attend this event. More details can be found here.
COMPANION & SOCIAL PROGRAM
PVSC 52 Companions,
It will be our pleasure to welcome you to Seattle, Washington for this year's conference.PVSC is offering a companion & social program for family and guests traveling to Seattle with conference attendees who are interested to see what the city has to offer. It also a chance to meet and mingle with other participants of the PVSC 52 Companion program.
In order to participate in the activities below, you will need to register as a conference companion. Companions will receive a name badge which will grant them access to the Monday evening welcome reception and conference coffee breaks.
It is the companion's responsibility to purchase their own admission ticket for each day's activities. The individual price for each activity is listed below. We recommend purchasing the Seattle CityPASS as we believe this will save money, especially if you wish to participate in more than one activity. You can purchase a CityPASS here. The Seattle CityPASS Adult Ticket Price is $127.00 and includes entry to the following:
Space Needle
Seattle Aquarium
Chihuly Garden and Glass
Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour
Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)
We look forward to meeting you in Seattle!
Alex Freundlich
Social Program Chair
[email protected]
Monday, June 10
Companion Activity #1 - Get to Know Seattle: Pike's Market & Harbor Cruise
SCHEDULE
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Companion Orientation Meeting (Summit Convention Center)10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Pike's Market (on your own)
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch (on your own)
2:15 PM: Meet at Harbor Cruise Dock (see location below)
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM: Harbor Cruise (as a group)
PRICE
Pike Place Market: FreeHarbor Cruise Adult Price: $39.00 or Purchase CityPASS
If using CityPASS, use the CityPASS App to make a 2:45 PM reservation.
PURCHASE TICKETS
Pike Place Market: FreeHarbor Cruise Adult: Argosy Harbor Cruise (Purchase 2:45 PM Ticket)
MEETING LOCATIONS
Orientation: Summit Convention Center - 900 Pine StreetMarket Location: 85 Pike Street
Cruise Location: Pier 55 on the Seattle Waterfront – 1101 Alaskan Way
DESCRIPTION
The day will start with the opportunity to explore Pike Place Market. This is one of the most popular markets in Seattle and offers a wide variety of shops centered around a public farmers market located by the waterfront. It's also one of the oldest continuously operating markets in the entire country, so you'll be experiencing a bit of history during our visit. The market itself is built on a hill, so despite initial appearances, you can find several lower levels full of shops you can peruse, along with some delicious restaurants. We will try to include time to visit the gum wall and the first Starbucks location.Then in the afternoon, we plan to enjoy the sites of Seattle from the water on an Argosy Harbor Cruise. During this 1-hour narrated cruise, you’ll see all the beauty and history of the Emerald City. From the skyline to the shipping port, there’s views and history for everyone.
The cruise will include live narration with facts and history of Seattle’s past and present, panoramic, and up-close views of the Seattle skyline, shipping port and sweeping views of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound.
Note: Cruise route is approximate and can change based on each sailing’s weather patterns, vessel traffic, and other non-predictable factors, and based on our experienced captains’ discretion. Boarding begins about 20 minutes prior to departure and onboard seating is first-come, first-served.
Monday Welcome Reception (5:00 - 7:00 PM)
Join your conference attendeee at the welcome reception. This will take place at the Seattle Summit Convention Center. This event is included with the PVSC 52 Companion Registration.
Tuesday, June 11
Companion Activity #2 - Seattle Center Campus: Space Needle & Museum of Pop Culture
SCHEDULE
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Seattle Space Needle (as a group)12:00 - 2:00 PM: Lunch (on your own)
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Museum of Pop Culture (MoPop) (as a group)
PRICE
Seattle Space Needle: $42.50 or Purchase CityPASSIf using CityPASS, use the CityPASS App to make a 10:00 AM reservation.
Museum of Pop Culture (MoPoP): $22.50 or Purchase CityPASS
If using CityPASS, use the CityPASS App to make a 2:00 PM reservation.
PURCHASE TICKETS
Seattle Space Needle Ticket (Purchase 10:00 AM Ticket)MoPoP: Ticket (Purchase 2:00 PM Ticket)
MEETING LOCATIONS
The Needle, Amory Food Court and MoPoP are part of the Seattle Center Complex.Needle's Main Entrance: 400 Broad St
Amory Food Court: 400 Broad St
MoPoP's Main Entrance:400 Broad St
Note: The Space Needle & MoPop complex is approximately a 20-25 minute walk from the Seattle Summit Convention Center or a 10 minute ride on the Monorail from downtown Seattle (the Westlake Shopping Center).
DESCRIPTION
The Seattle's Space Needle is located in the Lower Queen Anne neighborhood. This iconic landmark and observation tower was built for the 1962 World’s Fair. Perch on the glass benches known as "Skyrisers" and gaze out of floor-to-ceiling windows, snap a selfie at the outdoor deck, or head upstairs to The Loupe, an indoor lounge featuring the world’s first and only rotating glass floor. Here, you’ll be greeted with 360-degree views of the downtown Seattle skyline, Mount Rainier, Elliot Bay, and the Olympic and Cascade Mountains.We recommend having lunch at the Amory Food Court between visiting these two attractions. This is located on the Seattle Center Campus and has a variety of restaurants for attendees to choose from.
Next, visit a museum like no other on earth. The Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) is located next to Seattle's historic Space Needle and houses some of the world's most legendary pop culture artifacts. Test your DJ skills in Sound Lab and get the scoop on the world's most mesmerizing producers of pop culture. Hands-on experiences, iconic artifacts, and award-winning exhibitions featuring luminaries in the fields of music, literature, television, and film make MoPOP a destination unlike any other.
Wednesday, June 12
Companion Activity #3 - Seattle Aquarium
SCHEDULE
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Seattle Aquarium (as a group)PRICE
Seattle Aquarium Adult Price: $32.75 or Purchase CityPASSIf using CityPASS, use the CityPASS App to make a 10:00 AM reservation.
PURCHASE TICKETS
Seattle Aquarium: Ticket (Purchase 10:00 AM Ticket)MEETING LOCATIONS
Aquarium's Main Entrance: Pier 59 - 1483 Alaskan WayDESCRIPTION
Steps away from Pike Place Market, discover playful sea otters and seals, a giant Pacific octopus, luminous moon jellies and all their SEAlebrities! Wonder at the Window on Washington Waters, a floor-to-ceiling habitat with daily dive shows and touch live sea creatures in tide pools at the Seattle Aquarium.The aquarium includes both indoor and outdoor spaces. You will want to dress for the weather and/or bring layers to maintain your comfort as you explore.
The aquarium also has a cafe where their chefs curate sustainable dishes daily along with artisan coffee and beverages. Weather permitting, the cafe's outdoor deck also offers stunning views of Elliott Bay.
Thursday, June 13
Companion Activity #4 - Monorail & Chihuly Garden Glass Museum
SCHEDULE
10:15 AM: Meet at Chihuly Garden & Glass Museum (see location below)10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Chihuly Garden & Glass Museum (as a group)
PURCHASE TICKETS
Chihuly Garden: Ticket (Purchase 10:30 AM Ticket)MEETING LOCATION
Chihuly Garden & Glass main entrance: Seattle Center – 305 Harrison StNote: Chihuly Garden & Glass Museum is approximately a 20-25 minute walk from the Seattle Summit Convention Center or a 10 minute ride on the Monorail from the Westlake Shopping Center.
DESCRIPTION
This Chihuly Garden Glass Museum exhibits creative and colorful blown glass sculptures of renowned artist Dale Chihuly. Eight indoor galleries and lush landscaped gardens feature a mix of new and past significant works. The art is awe-inspiring no matter what time of day they are viewed. The highlight here is a 100-foot-long glass sculpture suspended in a glass conservatory—one of Chihuly's largest ever.The Seattle Monorail is an elevated straddle-beam above ground line in Seattle. The monorail travels only between Downtown Seattle (Westlake Station) and the Seattle Center Campus (which includes the Chihuly Garden Glass Museum). Each trip take approximately 10 minutes.
Thursday Night Conference Social (7:00 - 10:00 PM)
The Thursday night social will take place at the Pike Brewing Company, an independent craft brewery in the heart of downtown Seattle's Pike Pace Market neighborhood. Attendees must be 21 years old to attend this event. More details can be found here.