TUESDAY, AUGUST 10

Cocktail Reception

Join us at the Cocktail Reception on Tuesday evening from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the Armstrong Ballroom of the Sheraton Hotel.  It is a great opportunity to network with other attendees.  Complimentary appetizers will be served with a cash bar.

 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11

Conference-Wide Dinner Event at Bourbon Vieux

Join us Wednesday evening from 6pm – 9pm for a buffet dinner and live music at Bourbon Vieux, located on Bourbon Street.  The buffet dinner will include:  Spring Mix with Creole Tomatoes, Crumbled Bleu Cheese, Pecans & Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette, Chicken and Andouille Gumbo with White Rice, Corn Macque Choux, Miniature Spicy Natchitoches Meat Pies, Grilled Chicken Pasta, Crawfish Etouffee with White Rice, Cajun Fried Turkey with Pistolettes and Condiments, Pecan Praline Bread Pudding with Chantilly Cream.  There will be 3 hours of unlimited drinks (soda, beer, wine and Hurricanes!).  The cost is $75 per person.  You can bring guests for the same rate.  Space will be limited so be sure to sign up for the event early with your conference registration.  See the “Wednesday night” page for more details.

NEW ORLEANS

The Sheraton Hotel overlooks the Mississippi River and borders the French Quarter.  The French Quarter, also known as Vieux Carré, is the oldest and most famous neighborhood in the city of New Orleans.  The French Quarter is 78 sq. blocks.  There is shopping, dining, live music, street performers and an incredible nightlife.  The most famous of the French Quarter streets is Bourbon Street where every night is full of color and fun.  No trip to the Quarter is complete without at least one tour of its sights and sounds. 

The hotel is located on the historic streetcar line and just steps away from Harrah’s Casino, Aquarium of the Americas and Riverwalk Marketplace.