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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 26th to check-out on Monday February 5th Mardi Gras Parade Schedule (outside our hotel): Friday Feb 2nd at 8pm - Krewes of Oshun then Cleopatra Saturday Feb 3rd at 3pm - Krewes of Pontchartrain, Choctow, Freret, Sparta and Pygmalion Sunday Feb 4th at 1pm - Krewes of Femme Fatal, Carrollton, King Authur & Merlin and Alla More parades beginning Wedneday February 7 until Fat Tuesday February 13 |
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Tuesday Welcome Reception 7:00 to 10:00 PM 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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Wednesday 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 Phoenix  |
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Wednesday Mardi Gras Parade 6:30 to 7:30 P.M. from our Happy Hour, down the escalator, across Canal Street and through the French Quarter escorted by New Orleans motorcycle police and a brass band 
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Wednesday - Thursday 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: For Wednesday evening after our Happy Hour and Parade through the French Quarter - 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 $$$$ - www.antoines.com Galatoire's - Steeped in tradition and simple elegance. Legendary food and service. Try oysters en brochette or crabmeat Yvonne. Better yet, just ask your waiter for suggestions. Dressy; jackets REQUIRED. $$$ - www.galatoires.com Red Fish Grill - Red Fish Grill is an award-winning casual New Orleans seafood restaurant located at the gateway to the French Quarter at 115 Bourbon Street. Casual $$ - www.redfishgrill.com Bourbon Heat - Traditional American & Creole Cuisine and Bar Fare. At end of our parade route. Enjoy dinner then enjoy a cigar with Ron Winter in the Courtyard, or walk upstairs for drinks, dancing, and people watching from the balcony. Casual $ - www.711bourbonheat.com/menu/main-menu For Thursday evening after our Happy Hour and before our Jazz Club at Sheraton - Arnaud's - Classic French and Creole cuisine since 1918! Home of Shrimp Remoulade. Dressy, jackets suggested. $$$ - www.arnaudsrestaurant.com Brennen's - Acclaimed Chef Slade Rushing's menus are rooted in Creole traditions and are bolstered with contemporary New Orleans influences. Casual. $$$ - www.brennansneworleans.com/ Bayona - Defying definition or simple classification, Susan Spicer's team creates food that moves across a spectrum of styles and influence. Casual. $$$ - www.bayona.com NOLA - NOLA is chef/restaurateur Emeril Lagasse’s casual and funky eatery in the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter. Casual. $$ - emerilsrestaurants.com/nola-restaurant |
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Wednesday "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. Two drink tickets are provided in your registration package for this event This event proudly sponsored by TBD |
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Thursday Super Football 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  |
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Thursday 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 hotel for dessert, a few more drinks, and the best live jazz New Orleans can offer. Your own private night club. Two drink tickets are provided in your registration package for this event This event proudly sponsored by TBD |
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Companion Programs TUE - "Walkin' Through New Orleans" narrated walking tour of the French Quarter WED - "Rollin' Through New Orleans" private narrated bus tour, gourmet lunch THU - Riverboat Cruise and Luncheon paddlewheel adventure on the Mighty Mississippi FRI - WWII Museum Adventure new exhibits - ticket to show - lunch included |
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Companion Programs full Companion Program also includes: HOT breakfasts WED-THU-FRI TUE Welcome Reception - 7:00 to 10:00 pm WED Mardi Gras Themed Networking Reception - 4:50 to 6:30 pm WED 711 Bourbon Heat Bar & Disco Reception - 9:00 to midnight THU Super Football Themed Networking Reception - 4:50 to 6:30 pm THU Live New Orleans Jazz - 9:00 to midnight |
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