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Monthly Archives: March 2011
Icebreaker bus shuttle schedule
The first shuttle to the Walker Icebreaker event will depart at 6:45 pm Friday. Buses will load on the 11th Street entrance of the Hilton. Later shuttles going to the Walker will continue until 8. Return service to the Hilton … Continue reading
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Welcome conference attendees!
As you are getting ready to join us for the 2nd Joint VRA + ARLIS/NA Conference in Minneapolis, you might still have questions about some things. The “About Minneapolis” link on the conference website will give you lots of information … Continue reading
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Skyway Conveniences
One of the frustrating things about spending time away from home is trying locate all the conveniences you take for granted at home. It also might not sound appealing to wander the streets of Minneapolis in our lovely March weather … Continue reading
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Vendor Slam
Wondering what a Vendor Slam is? Experience it first-hand in Minneapolis on Saturday, March 26, scheduled in Salons ABC. Vendors and exhibitors will give short presentations about products and services of interest to library and visual resources professionals. Complete with visuals, you will be able … Continue reading
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Event clarifications, updates, and additional information
It’s almost conference time! Here are a couple of updates on details regarding the Founders’ Fête, the Titian exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, and the Icebreaker Welcome Party. The Founders’ Fête is almost full, but there are a … Continue reading
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Weather report
Well it’s time to write about that dreaded topic – THE WEATHER. Ok, let’s be honest, March is not Minnesota’s best month. This time of the year, we are just getting over winter, with only a trace of spring in … Continue reading
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Shhh… Silent Auction! Donations valued at over $39,000!
Friends, it’s almost here! We thank the many volunteers who have come forward to make it happen this week and all the donors who overtopped the website with amazing, clever, appealing, OMG-I-must-have-it prizes. We on the committee admit we have … Continue reading
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Morning Minne-Tours
Each morning, Thursday through Sunday, we will be offering an early morning mini-tour for anyone bright-eyed and bushy-tailed enough to participate. These walking tours will introduce you to the downtown Minneapolis skyway system, and highlight works of architectural significance within … Continue reading
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Conference transportation
The following is the information regarding transportation for workshops, tours, and special events. Workshops All workshops will be held off-site. Transportation is provided as part of your workshop fee, and has been arranged to get you to your workshop location … Continue reading
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Vegetarian options
During the conference a number of events will have food served. These include hearty hors d’eouvres at the Founders’ Fête and “Icebreaker” Welcome Party, and buffets for breakfast meetings and the joint VRA & ARLIS/NA lunch. The local planning commttee … Continue reading
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