Summer Institutes: Minneapolis / Social Events

To help you plan your visit, we recommend you explore Minneapolis online at: www.minneapolis.org. Always popular is the Mall of America which is easily accessible by the light rail station a few blocks from the hotel.

Sunday, June 5, 2011
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 6, 2011
Dinner at Saffron Restaurant
(6:00 – 8:00 p.m.)
Join us for a three-course Mediterranean/Middle Eastern dinner at this award winning restaurant a short walk from the hotel. You will have a choice of 3 entrees.
The chef has been featured on the Iron Chef television show. $53
www.saffronmpls.com

Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Dinner at Bar la Grassa
(5:45 - 7:45 p.m.)
Join us for a four-course Italian dinner with a choice of four pasta dishes at this James Beard nominated, and Bon Apetit Magazine award winner. It's only a short taxi ride from the hotel and transportation is provided. $52
www.barlagrassa.com

Fees for social events are non-refundable and must be received by Friday, May 6, 2011.