Special Evening Events at the 2017 Convention
We encourage all MLA convention attendees to join us for these special evening events during the convention.
Opening Night Reception
5 January, 10:00 p.m.–12:00 midnight
Petite Ballroom, second floor
Ritz-Carlton, 10 Avenue of the Arts
Presidential Address (Session 422)
6 January, 6:45–7:30 p.m.
Liberty Ballroom, level 2
Philadelphia Marriott, 1201 Market
Presidential Address Reception
6 January, 7:30–9:00 p.m.
Independence Ballroom, level 2
Philadelphia Marriott, 1201 Market
Benefit for the Humanities
7 January, 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Plaza Ballroom, level 3
Ritz-Carlton, 10 Avenue of the Arts
RSVP required
MLA Awards Ceremony (Session 677)
7 January, 8:15–9:00 p.m.
Liberty Ballroom, level 2
Philadelphia Marriott, 1201 Market
MLA Awards Ceremony Reception
7 January, 9:00–10:30 p.m.
Independence Ballroom, level 2
Philadelphia Marriott, 1201 Market