Michigan Reading Association

Luncheon Event Details

This year MRA is excited to offer a luncheon opportunity with Keynote Speaker Colby Sharp! If you are attending MRA's 67th Annual Conference, this is your opportunity to purchase a ticket for this limited seating spectacular presentation on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at 11:30 AM - 12:30PM. You will also have an opportunity to purchase Colby Sharp's latest book and have it signed by him. Cornucopia Bookstore will be on-site Saturday and Sunday at the conference. Be sure to make your book purchases prior to the luncheon for an opportunity to have it signed by Colby Sharp. Check in for the event will be available starting at 11:00 AM. The celebration will be held in the Ambassador Ballroom EAST , at the Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton , 187 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. 

• Luncheon Registration is required to attend this event.
• You must also be a registered attendee for the MRA 67th Annual Conference.
• Conference Registration will be verified. 
• Refunds will not be available.
• Seating is first come first serve.

Please contact MRA at  mra@michiganreading.org or 616-647-9310 with any questions.

Luncheon Menu Information

The registration process will allow guests to choose between two lunch options as follows, $30.00 per plate.

Option 1 

• French-cut Chicken Breast Lunch with herb roasted fingerling potatoes / green beans / herb jus sauce - gf
• Caesar salad of romaine lettuce with herb croutons, grated Parmesan cheese and traditional Caesar dressing
• Seasonal fruit swirled vanilla cheesecake with vanilla and seasonal fruit swirled sauces 

Option 2 

• Mushroom Risotto Lunch with savory consommé, spring peas, and mushroom ragout / balsamic reduction gf+v
• Caesar salad of romaine lettuce with herb croutons, with choice traditional Caesar dressing or Vinaigrette -v, both dressing options available at the table
• Chocolate cake with fresh berries and raspberry sauce gf+v

All plated lunches served tableside with freshly baked rolls and butter, coffees, a selection of hot teas and unsweetened iced tea.

gf- gluten free

v- vegan

All selections are peanut and tree nut free