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Guest Program Evening Events and Tours
Guest Program
The guest registration fee includes a ticket
to the Opening Reception on Sunday
evening, as well as access to the Exhibit Hall,
and admittance to the Guest Hospitality
Suite, which includes daily continental
breakfast. (Admittance to the Guest
Hospitality Suite is by guest badge only.)
All tours are available to registered
attendees. Tickets can be ordered online at
the AANS Web site, using the enclosed
forms, or onsite at the Tour Desk located
in Java East of the Sheraton Chicago Hotel
& Towers. Please note there is an additional
administrative fee for faxed and mailed
forms. Please note that onsite sales will be
limited and accommodated on a spaceavailable
basis; advance registration is
strongly encouraged. In accordance with a
policy established by the AANS Board of
Directors, medical registrants may not
register for tours and activities scheduled in
conflict with the Scientific Program,
Monday through Thursday.
Children under 18 years of age should
register for the Annual Meeting, even
though there is no registration fee, they will
receive a badge. This badge will allow full
participation in the guest program
activities, excluding access to the Exhibit
Hall. (Children under the age of 18 will
not be admitted to the Exhibit Hall. Please
make arrangements for your child's supervision
prior to visiting the Exhibit Hall.)
For guest program activities, children
under the age of 18 must be accompanied
by an adult.
Any special needs requests must be made
at least 30 days prior to the selected tour
or event to guarantee accommodation.
However, if a request is received within
30 days, we will make every effort to
accommodate it.
Tours & Optional Evening Events
Many attractions normally require that
tickets be purchased months in advance
with no guarantee of availability. Only
through AANS tours are you most likely
able to tour these exciting destinations.
Tickets will be distributed in Java East of
the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
only. All delegates must have their tour
tickets for participation and must provide
proof of registration with proper identification
(driver's license or state ID).
To register for any of the guest program
tours or events:
If you have any questions regarding the
tours or optional evening events, please
contact an In the Loop-Chicago representative
by phone at (866) 618-8676 or by
e-mail at aanstours@intheloop-chicago.com.
Tour and optional evening event
information may also be obtained online
at www.AANS.org.
The tours will depart from the Convention
Entrance of the Sheraton Chicago Hotel &
Towers. Tour participants staying at other
hotels can either walk, take a taxi to the
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers or take
the shuttle from their hotel to McCormick
Place and transfer to the Sheraton Chicago
route. Please allow adequate time to get to
the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers,
arriving 15 minutes prior to departure. All
tours and events will operate regardless of
weather.
Cancellations
Cancellation for any tour must be submitted
in writing no later than April 4, 2008,
to aanstours@intheloop-chicago.com or
(312) 870-1188 (fax).
Cancellation requests received in writing
on or before April 4, 2008, will receive a
full refund, less a $10 processing fee. No
requests for refunds will be accepted after
April 4, 2008. The tour company also
reserves the right to substitute appropriate
sites if necessary. In the event that a tour
must be cancelled, In the Loop-Chicago
will notify all registrants as soon as possible
and will offer another tour option or issue
a refund. Refunds for cancelled tours will
be credited within 4 to 6 weeks following
the meeting
It is expressly agreed that AANS and In the
Loop-Chicago shall not be liable for any
damage caused or incurred in connection
with these optional activities. Attendees
agree to indemnify AANS and In the Loop-
Chicago against liabilities arising from, or
in connection with, the AANS Annual
Meeting. Tours and optional evening events
are available exclusively to AANS Annual
Meeting attendees through In the Loop-
Chicago. Please visit www.AANS.org to
register for the tours. You may also
complete the enclosed tour registration
form and fax it directly to (312) 870-1188
(there is a $10 fee for registering via fax)
Tour Descriptions
Sunday, April 27
Chicago City Highlights Tour
Sunday, April 27
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
$48 per person
Chicago is a city of surprises, from the
glimmering lakefront to its outdoor
museum of architecture.
Sample the strength and beauty of this
great city on a three (3) hour tour. An
expert guide will point out the towering
buildings of downtown and the upscale
residences of the Gold Coast. Pause for a
photo at the museum campus, home to the
Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium and
Field Museum. This stop is truly one of the
most beautiful portraits of the lakefront.
Cruise down Michigan Avenue, "the
Magnificent Mile," home to countless
renowned designers and shops. Glimpse
the Merchandise Mart and other architectural
marvels, a unique collection that
rivals any city in the country. See Harpo
Studios, where Oprah Winfrey tapes her
show! Visit the site where the Great
Chicago Fire started and hear how this
sparked a great urban growth spurt. Marvel
at the wealth of public art ranging from
Picasso to Chagall. Pass by the brilliant
Buckingham Fountain. Along the way
you'll see some of the ethnic enclaves that
make Chicago a "city of neighborhoods,"
such as Little Italy. Your guide will narrate
the history of the financial canyon of
LaSalle Street, the economic engine of the
Midwest! On your ride back, you will pass
Millennium Park as well as the Symphony
Center and The Art Institute of Chicago.
Upon your return home, you can truly say
you saw Chicago.
Chicago Architectural Cruise & Michigan
Avenue Rolling on the River
Sunday, April 27
1:30-4:30 PM
$68 per person
Discover the beauty and rich architectural
history of world-famous buildings with a
cruise down the Chicago River! You will see
it all, from the gothic greatness of the
Tribune Tower to the Sears Tower, an
awe-inspiring structure that is so tall it
requires its own zip code! During your
90-minutes on board, sit back, relax and
listen as your expert narrator guides you
through the development of Chicago's
magnificent skyline.
Admire the innovative IBM building, the
last major Chicago design by the great Mies
van der Rohe. Gaze at Marina City, the
five-building complex that includes two
sixty-story apartment towers, offices,
restaurants, garages, hotels and a marina.
The sleek vertical lines of the NBC Tower
will draw your eyes up to the tip-top of this
stunning structure that was modeled after
New York's RCA Building.
Your lesson in architecture is not over
when you step off the boat! Your expert
tour guide will highlight the attractions
and shops in Chicago's Gold Coast
neighborhood and give you free time on
Michigan Avenue.
North Shore Gardens and Lunch
Sunday, April 27
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
$82 per person
Spend a day surrounded by the glorious
floral displays that make up Chicago's
North Shore Gardens! Your day starts at
the Chicago Botanic Garden where the
most striking aspect is the gardens physical
face. With 23 beautifully designed gardens,
boasting over one million different plants,
the Garden offers you the serenity you've
been looking for. Your visit begins with a
45-minute narrated tram tour around the
perimeter of the Garden. Learn about herb
gardens, perennial beds, rock gardens and
rhododendron plantings. At the conclusion
of the tram tour, enjoy a relaxing box lunch
amidst the flora. Then exercise those
calories away with a self-guided walking
tour through one of the spectacular
gardens. Listed in the National Register of
Historic Places, the Bahá'í House of
Worship, your next stop on the tour, has
attracted more than five million visitors
since it's opening in 1953. Smell the fresh
scent of roses as you stroll through the
serene garden. Admire the carefully
ornamented walls and 135-foot dome
that encompasses you with its strength
and beauty. Whatever your race, creed or
religion, the Bahá'í House of Worship is
a welcoming haven for all! Your day
concludes along beautiful Lake Shore Drive
and Sheridan Road, as your travel back
into the city an expert guide will share
the history and architecture of the area
with you. Admire outstanding homes,
impeccably maintained parks and the
vast beaches.
Monday, April 28
Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio
Monday, April 28
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
$105 per person
You will journey to the nearby suburban
neighborhood of Oak Park, where Frank
Lloyd Wright's legend began. During a 45-
minute tour through his Home and Studio,
an expert docent will recount the story of
Wright's work and life in Oak Park, the
location where he and his family spent the
first 20 years of his career, from 1889-1909.
You will have the chance to learn more
about Wright's famous "Prairie style"
architecture and the meaning behind it.
After leaving the artist's home and studio,
your docent will take you on a relaxing
stroll through the neighborhood's Historic
District. The district boasts 25 other
Wright buildings - the world's largest
concentration of Wright-designed structures!
Before continuing your tour, enjoy a
three (3) course lunch at a favorite
neighborhood Oak Park restaurant. After
enjoying fine cuisine, visit Unity Temple,
the first public space created by Wright in
1908. The U.S. Department of the Interior
gave Unity Temple its highest historical and
architectural honor in 1971, designating it
a National Historic Landmark. Unity
Temple is the last remaining public
building of Wright's "golden period," the
era when he founded The Prairie School of
architecture and design.
American Girl Tour
Monday, April 28
10:00 AM-3:00 PM
$135 per person
American Girl Place is the place for girls of all ages! It's where the magic of the past and present come to life in dazzling ways. Much more than a store, it's the place where imaginations soar-from shops for every historical character from the Cafe to the Theater to the Doll Hair Salon. Time to explore on your own through American Girl Place Chicago, towering three levels high, this store is sure to keep you fascinated every corner you turn. Enjoy a formal dining atmosphere that's fun for girls and dolls! In the café, no one will go home hungry, not even the dolls as they have a seat right next to you in their own chair attached to the table. After lunch, go crazy is the whirlwind of magic. Buy all those accessories you will need to make your dolls outfits complete. Stop by the hair salon to get a new up do for you and your doll to get ready for a night on the town. After you are all dolled up do not forget to model your new do as American Girl photographers snap your photo for the next magazine, at the American Girl photo studio.
Chopping Block: An Interactive
Culinary Experience
Monday, April 28
11:30 AM-3:30PM
$138 per person
Watch, learn, participate or simply relax as
Chopping Block's professional chefs take
you step-by-step through a hands-on class
geared to stimulate culinary creativity. At
The Chopping Block, they believe that
bringing people together over food is a
recipe for success. Here, you'll have the
opportunity to explore your own creativity
during this three (3) hour interactive
experience. Under the instruction of
Chopping Block's professional chefs, create
a meal that will stimulate your taste buds
and fill your stomach with delight.
Whether you learn how to make a gourmet
meal or a series of small dishes, this
experience will have you COOKIN' and
TASTIN'.
Chicago Pizza & Second City
Monday, April 28
5:30-10:30 PM
$140 per person
Begin your evening with a classic Chicago
experience.Chicago Style Pizza! Legend
has it two cab drivers were frustrated with
rush hour traffic, so they decided to ditch
the taxis, partner up with a pal, and go into
the pizza business. The original Gino's
opened in 1966 and continues to be as
popular today as ever. Each pizza is made
by hand and features its own unique look.
Each legendary pizza is created with a
secret, golden crust, fresh vine-ripened
tomatoes and loaded with a choice of fresh
ingredients. Once baked to perfection these
enormous pies are brought to your table in
well-seasoned pans. If your tastebuds aren't
craving the famous deep dish pizza, you
can enjoy their equally delicious thin crust
pizza and pastas made with a rich and tasty
marinara sauce.
Following a satisfying dinner, you will be
escorted to experience the ultimate
comedic performance at The Second City!
This comedy club is a famous North
American institution for stand-up comedy.
Legendary alumni who began their careers
in Chicago at The Second City include
Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi and Gilda
Radner. The main stage is the perfect spot
for you to be entertained by some of the
most talented improvisational actors
around! This is a great casual evening for
you to enjoy two Chicago icons. Be on the
look out, you may even see a performance
from the next comedic legend.
Tuesday, April 29
Chicago Neighborhoods Tour with Lunch
Tuesday, April 29
9:30 AM-2:30 PM
$80 per person
Did you know that Chicago is represented
by more than 40 ethnic groups? In fact, less
than a century ago the city boasted that
nearly three out of four residents were
immigrants or first generation Americans,
giving proof to the claim that our city is a
great melting pot of nationalities! With a
tour through Chicago's most diverse
neighborhoods, discover for yourself the
rich heritage and old world traditions of its
residents. Kick off your day with a brief
trip through Chicago's Little Italy district,
before moving on to the oriental themed
boulevards of Chinatown. Stroll through
the sculpture garden and shop in a wide
array of specialty shops! Travel from the
sights and sounds of Chinatown to
Greektown, where you will indulge in a
lunch of regional delicacies such as
saganaki, fresh rotisserie-roasted lamb and
baklava. After a satisfying meal, discover
the heart of Chicago's Mexican community
in Pilsen, where the sight of brightly
colored murals and the sounds of salsa
music surround you! Take time to appreciate
the works of local Latino artists that are
featured in the Mexican Fine Arts Center.
By exploring these diverse neighborhoods,
you will witness the Chicago that exists
beyond Michigan Avenue! Experience the
customs that have shaped Chicago into the
culturally rich city that it is.
An International Attraction.
Millennium Park Walking Tour
Tuesday, April 29
1:00-3:30 PM
$35 per person
Discover how Chicago has jumped into the
Millennium...Park! Take the journey into
the international destination with an expert
guide who will highlight the significance
and magnitude of Millennium Park to
Chicago. Discover the Frank Gehry
designed Jay Pritzker Pavilion, the most
sophisticated outdoor concert venue of its
kind in the United States; splash around in
the interactive Crown Fountain by Jaume
Plensa; or snap a photo in front of "The
Bean", one of the world's largest outdoor
sculptures, or even better take a picture of
your own reflection in it! "Millennium
Park," says one prominent civic leader, "will
be a worthy creation for all time. It will
define Chicago to the entire world as
America's greatest city."
Design a Handbag at 1154 Lill Studio
with Shopping in Lincoln Park
Tuesday, April 29
1:00-5:00 PM
$170 per person
Have you ever thought you could design a
handbag better than what you find in a
department store? Now you can! Chicago
owner and designer Jennifer Velarde and
her friend, business director Robin Quinn,
began with a dream of starting something
new and creative. At 1154 LILL, you create
your very own unique handbag. Choose
from various styles of bags and fabrics. A
dedicated 1154 LILL stylist will explain the
process and assist with your creative order.
Take home a ready-made selection that day
or have your custom-designed handbag
shipped in five to six weeks. Price includes
one handbag and U.S. shipping. Once
you've finished your bag, head out into the
neighborhood to shop in style in Chicago's
Lincoln Park. In this neighborhood, you'll
find specialty gift items as well as trendy
and upscale fashions. This neighborly
district is filled with tree-lined streets,
beautiful Victorian brownstones and
intriguing, intimate boutiques-perfect for
an afternoon of shopping.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra:
Symphonie Fantastique
(Performance currently scheduled)
Tuesday, April 29
7:30-10:00 PM
$120 per person (tickets only)
One of the most popular symphonic works
today, Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique tells
the story of an artist who poisons himself
with opium in the depths of his despair
over an unrequited love. Berlioz himself
may have been under the influence of
opium while composing the work for
his infatuation, an actress whom he had
never met.
Wednesday, April 30
Cycling: Sites & Sounds of Chicago
Wednesday, April 30
9:00 AM-1:00 PM
$75 per person
Chicago is ranked as the top bicycling city
in North America. Biking is really easy, lots
of fun and very safe, with over 150 miles of
bike paths implemented! It is the perfect
way to tour the city, exercise and get some
fresh air. With your very own professional
Bike Navigator, your group's guide will take
you off the beaten path and into the
gorgeous neighborhoods, parks and beaches
of Chicago. This ride includes it all -
Chicago's lakefront, Navy Pier, North
Avenue Beach, the Magnificent Mile,
Lincoln Park Zoo and more. You'll venture
into Chicago neighborhoods to see the
Gold Coast Mansions, the historic Old
Town District and more, making this
adventure Chicago's most popular ride.
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