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Conference Entertainment for Attendees |
Additional Entertainment from The Big Easy |
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EARLY START to LATE FINISH Special contract arrangements have been made to allow conference attendees to stretch your stay from check-in on Friday January 18th to check-out on Thursday January 31st Mardi Gras Parade Schedule: Saturday January 19th - Krewe du Vieux (6:30 pm) - Krewe Delusion (follows Krewe du Vieux) - French Quarter Walking Parades Friday January 25th - Krewe of Cork (3:00 pm) - French Quarter Walking Parade - Krewe of Oshun (~ 5:00 pm) - in front of our hotel Saturday January 26th - Krewe of Pontchartrain (~ 4:00 pm) - Knights of Sparta Uptown (~ 8:00 pm) - Krewe of Pygmalion (following) - all in front of our hotel Sunday January 27th - Krewe of Carrollton Uptown (~ 2:00 pm) - Krewe of King Arthur (following) - in front of our hotel - and Mystic Krewe of Barkus (2:00 PM) French Quarter Walking Parade for dogs |
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Sunday Welcome Reception 7:00 to 10:00 PM Armstrong Ballroom Meet and greet friends from past conferences and make new business and social contacts at this Gala event Have a drink and hors d'oeuvre or make this your full evening meal after your flight into New Orleans Two drink tickets are provided in your registration package for this event This event proudly sponsored by Oracle http://www.oracle.com/primavera/index.html |
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Monday Mardi Gras Themed Networking Reception 4:50 to 6:30 P.M. in the Exhibitor Area Continue to cement ties made at your sessions today and compare notes with colleagues in other sessions Time for a drink or two and light hors d'oeuvres without ruining your appetite for dinner Two drink tickets are provided in your registration package for this event This event proudly sponsored by Synchro http://www.synchro.com |
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Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday Dine with Five New Friends™ Your Construction CPM Conference features a unique means to extend networking and appreciation of our host locales. New Orleans is noted for many fine restaurants. But getting reservations on short notice (especially as we approach Super Bowl Sunday) may be difficult. Be seated with your Five New Friends™ at a restaurant of your choice - separate checks please. Match-making by Kim is based upon your stated industries and preferences on the registration page to continue networking in a leisurely manner. Our restaurant selection features: Antoine's - Antoines set the standard that made New Orleans one of the greatest dining centers in the world. It is the birthplace of Oysters Rockefeller and Pommes de Terres Souffles. Try both! Jackets preferred but not required $$$$ - www.antoines.com Arnaud's - Classic French and Creole cuisine since 1918! Home of Shrimp Remoulade. Dressy, jackets suggested. $$$ - www.arnaudsrestaurant.com Bon Ton - Fine cuisine with casual New Orleans ambience. The city’s oldest Cajun restaurant. Excellent crawfish ettouffe. Try the 5-course crawfish sampler dinner. $$$ - www.thebontoncafe.com Dragos - A Louisian legacy (especially with oysters!) Do not leave the city without having Charbroiled Oysters from Dragos. $$ - www.dragosrestaurant.com Galatoire's - Steeped in tradition and simple elegance. Legendary food and service. Try oysters en brochette or crabmeat Yvonne. Better yet, just ask your waiter for suggestions. Dressy; jackets REQUIRED. $$$ - www.galatoires.com Mr. B's Bistro - Quintessential New Orleans meals served flawlessly. Best known for Barbequed Shrimp and Gumbo Ya-Ya. Excellent bar. Try traditional New Orleans drinks – Sazerac, Pimms Cup, or Brandy Milk Punch. $$$ - www.mrbsbistro.com |
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Monday "One Last Drink" at 711 Bourbon Heat 9 P.M. to midnight Continue your networking with "one last drink" at this bar, grill and disco. Enjoy a less expensive dinner at our "home away from home", view Bourbon Street from the 2nd floor balcony level, and throw your beads to the crowd below. One drink ticket is provided in your registration package for this event This event proudly sponsored by Synchro http://www.synchro.com |
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Tuesday Super Bowl Themed Networking Reception 4:50 to 6:30 P.M. in the Exhibitor Area Continue to cement ties made at your sessions today and compare notes with colleagues in other sessions Time for a drink or two and light hors d'oeuvres without ruining your appetite for dinner Two drink tickets are provided in your registration package for this event This event proudly sponsored by Deltek http://www.deltek.com |
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Tuesday Night Live New Orleans Jazz 9pm till midnight After your fine meal with friends, and a taste of the French Quarter, come back to our Armstrong Ballroom for dessert, a few more drinks, and the best live jazz New Orleans can offer. Your own private night club, starring The Charmaine Neville Band. 
 Two drink tickets are provided in your registration package for this event |
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Companion Programs SUN - "Walkin' Through New Orleans" narrated walking tour of the French Quarter - Mardi Gras Parades MON - "Rollin' Through New Orleans" private narrated bus tour, gourmet lunch on Lake Pontchartrain TUE - Creole Queen Mississippi Cruise and Luncheon WED - "Cookin' in New Orleans" |
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Companion Programs full Companion Program also includes: HOT breakfasts MON-TUE-WED-THU SUN Welcome Reception - 7:00 to 10:00 pm MON Mardi Gras Themed Networking Reception - 4:50 to 6:30 pm MON 711 Bourbon Heat Bar & Disco Reception - 9:00 to midnight TUE Super Bowl Themed Networking Reception - 4:50 to 6:30 pm TUE Live New Orleans Jazz - 9:00 to midnight |
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