Sunday, June 1, 2008
Opening Reception (7:00 - 9:00 p.m.)
Get to know Institute participants and
LERN faculty. The reception is free to
all Institute attendees. Please see the
hotel’s information board for the location
of this event.
Monday, June 2, 2008
City Tour (4:00 – 6:00 p.m.)
Get know downtown and the surrounding
neighborhoods in an open air trolley.
You’ll have a chance to see exciting
architecture both old and new. Learn
about a city that has a history of firsts
such as the first stop light (which you
will see) and the famous people like John
D. Rockefeller who made his fortune
there (you’ll learn how Standard Oil got
its name). The cost for the tour, including
transportation, is $20.
Dinner at the Blue Pointe Grille (Depart at 6:00 p.m.)
Located in the heart of the Warehouse
District, join us for a wonderful three-course
seafood dinner at one of the finest
restaurants in the city. The cost for the
dinner, including transportation, is $48.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Dinner and Bowling with the LERN Superstars
(Depart at 5:15 p.m.)
The Corner Alley is a fusion of an
upscale martini bar and state of the art
bowling alley. Come have some fun with
the LERN faculty, enjoy a pasta dinner
buffet including salad and dessert, and
compete against them for fun prizes.
Everyone comes out a winner at this fun
event! The restaurant is a short walk
from the hotel. The cost for dinner and
bowling is $39.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (3:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.)
The Hall’s website says it best; this tour
is the ultimate backstage pass!! You’ll
start your tour with two outstanding
short movies and then be free to explore
the beautiful museum designed by I. M.
Pei on your own. You should know that
cameras and recording devices are not
allowed. The cost for the tour, including
transportation, is $20.
Dinner at the House of Blues
(Depart hotel at 6:45 p.m.)
In keeping with the musical theme, join
us for a three-course Cajun/Creole dinner
at the famous House of Blues. Check out
www.hob.com to see if there might be a
concert you would like to see after dinner.
The restaurant is a short walk from
the hotel. The cost for dinner is $38.
Fees for social events are non-refundable
and must be received by Monday, May
19, 2008.
