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NASIG 22nd Annual Conference
May 31 - June 3, 2007 - Louisville, Kentuck |
Conference Events
Thursday, May 31st
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Reception at Frazier International History Museum. Thursday night, following our welcome session, there will be a reception at the Frazier International History Museum. Take a journey through 1000 years of history covering two continents, including viewing the Museum's permanent collection of arms and related artifacts made between the 16th and 20th centuries, mostly of American origin. Watch the Elizabethan sword masters demonstration, and listen to an interpreter describe the execution of Anne Boleyn. Enjoy plentiful hors d'oeuvres and listen to a bluegrass band on the Roof-top Garden, overlooking the Ohio River. The Museum is located at 829 West Main Street, within easy walking distance from the Galt House. Transportation will be available for those with special needs. Included with registration. Guest price $60.
Friday, June 1st
6:00 p.m.
Dine arounds begin. Sign up sheets for local restaurants with menus will be available near registration. Most restaurants will be within walking distance of the Galt House and a NASIG colleague will make reservations on your behalf, choose a meeting place in the Galt House, and walk over to the restaurant with the group.
6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Gallery Hop. On the first Friday of every month the Transit Authority of River City, (TARC) and Louisville's downtown galleries invite you to visit the community's Art Zone, a concentrated area where visual arts are flourishing. The Gallery Hop is scheduled for June 1, 2007. The Galt House is located just off Main Street, so just hop on a free TARC trolley and take a ride along the Main, Market Street and 4th Street corridors to visit participating galleries.
9:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Bourbon Tasting (Fund Raising Event for Student Scholarships). What is the difference between bourbon and whiskey? Can just any bourbon be "a Kentucky bourbon"? Join your colleagues in the Jockey Silks Bourbon Bar, located on the 2nd floor of the West Tower of the Galt House for a bourbon tasting. Learn about bourbon from the experts because the Jockey Silks boasts one of the largest Bourbon collections anywhere. Sign up in advance or at registration. Cost: $30 per person inclusive.
Saturday, June 2nd
6:00 a.m.
Fun Run. Join your NASIG colleagues, wearing their sneakers, bright and early on Saturday morning and take a pre-arranged run/walk near the hotel along the Ohio River in downtown Louisville. The 3 mile run/walk is intended to be taken at your own pace.
6:00 p.m.
Dine arounds begin. Sign up sheets for local restaurants with menus will be available near registration. Most restaurants will be within walking distance of the Galt House and a NASIG colleague will make reservations on your behalf, choose a meeting place in the Galt House, and walk over to the restaurant with the group.
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (boarding time 6:30 p.m.)
Cruise. Take a cruise down the Ohio River on the riverboat Spirit of Jefferson. This is a private 2 hour cruise, limited to the first 150 NASIG attendees who sign up. While cruising, you will enjoy a full dinner buffet. [View menu as pdf.] There are lots of interesting sights on both the Indiana and Kentucky sides of the Ohio. The boat is docked within walking distance from the Galt House. Sign up on the conference registration form. Cost: $45.00 for registrants. Guest price $60.
9:30p.m.-12:30a.m.
Open Mic event and Late Night Social. Join your colleagues and friends for the second annual Open Mic event at NASIG 2007! Whether you're a comedian, poet, singer, or story-teller, get on-stage at the Open Mic event and share your talent with the NASIG community. A small selection of props will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. A cash bar will also be available from
9:30-11:30p.m. Continue mingling after the entertainment portion of the evening at the late night social. We hope to see you at this fun and entertaining event that's sure to become a NASIG tradition. Room Location: Segell, Galt House east tower.
