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Check out Dallas & Fort Worth
Dallas
Fort Worth
General Special Events
Monday, September 22
LIVE SURGICAL DEMONSTRATIONS - $100.00
Limited capacity; registration will be based on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sixth Floor Museum Cocktail Reception - Price To Be Determined
The Sixth Floor Museum is an educational and permanent historical exhibit that examines the life, times, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy within the context of American history. The Museum's exhibition area uses historic films, photographs, artifacts, and interpretive displays to document the events of the assassination, the findings of the official investigations that followed and the historical legacy of that national tragedy.
Tuesday, September 23
Fiesta Welcome Party - Included in Registration
Experience a big party of Texas culture with Tex-Mex cuisine and entertainment by mariachis and folklorico dancers. Feel free to take advantage of the swimming pool on this Indian summer night.
Wednesday, September 24
Western Night in “Cowtown” - Price To Be Determined
Experience authentic Fort Worth at the famous Fort Worth Stockyards for dinner, complete with long-horn steer, cowboys, and a wagon museum.
Thursday, September 25
Faculty Dinner (Faculty and their guest/spouse only)
Cocktail reception at the home of Dr. Ken and Mrs. Luci Salyer, followed by dinner at the Crescent Club.
Fort Worth Sundance Square - Free
Sundance Square in downtown Fort Worth is rich in Western history and lore. The area was named for the Sundance Kid, who with his partner, Butch Cassidy, was a frequent visitor to the area, then known as Hell's Half Acre. In Sundance Square, you'll find something for everyone – restaurants, art galleries, notable stores like Barnes & Noble, Jos. A. Bank, Pappagallo Classiques, Leddy's Ranch at Sundance, plus other small specialty boutiques. Sundance Square is also home to one of the world's finest concert/performance halls.
Friday, September 26
Closing Reception & Dinner at American Airlines’ C.R. Smith Museum - Included in Registration
The C.R. Smith Museum is one of the few museums in the world dedicated solely to commercial aviation. The museum opened in July 1993 and is dedicated to past and present American Airlines employees and C.R. Smith, longtime American Airlines president and aviation pioneer.
Guest/Spouse Social Day Events Package - $300.00
(Registration and all events below included)
Monday, September 22
Fort Worth Stockyards & Sundance Square
For the south Texas drovers herding cattle up the trail to the railheads in Kansas, Fort Worth was the last major stop for rest and supplies. The Fort Worth Stockyards is the history book of the livestock industry in Texas. Sundance Square in downtown Fort Worth is rich in Western history and lore. During the great cattle drives of the late 1800's, Fort Worth was one of the major stops on the legendary Chisholm Trail. The area was named for the Sundance Kid, who with his partner, Butch Cassidy, was a frequent visitor to the area, then know as Hell's Half Acre. Most of the buildings in Sundance Square date from the turn of the 20th century, and have been beautifully restored to provide a wonderful architectural view of the past. The red brick streets and lush courtyards add to Sundance Square's authentic aura. Sundance Square hosts restaurants, art galleries, shopping at notable stores and specialty boutiques. Sundance Square is also home to one of the world's finest concert/performance halls.
Tuesday, September 23
City of Dallas Tour
Dallas Heritage Village is a living history museum portraying life in North Texas from 1840-1910; Farmers Market; JFK Memorial; Pioneer Plaza – sculpture showcases a 19th-century cattle drive; Dallas World Aquarium; Latino Cultural Center; and some other sites.
Wednesday, September 24
Tour the Museum Capital of the Southwest
In Fort Worth, you can explore many museums that are world-famous for the beauty of their architecture and the quality of their collections. The Fort Worth Cultural District is home to five wonderful museums devoted to Western heritage and Fort Worth’s colorful past.
Thursday, September 25
Day of Nature & Shopping
Spend the morning at the Dallas Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, followed by lunch and the rest afternoon at NorthPark, a premier shopping center built to display large works of art, proudly offers a mix of the finest in luxury retail, market exclusives and fine dining with wide promenades, spacious courts, water features and lush landscaping.
Friday, September 26
State Fair of Texas
As the largest state fair in the U.S., the State Fair of Texas is a must-see for all visitors. A 24-day showcase of entertainment, exhibits and competition, it's presented in Dallas each fall in historic Fair Park, a 277-acre complex recognized for its beautiful landscaping and unique collection of art deco architecture. Opening Day includes a parade, and the fair’s location includes access to five museums, including The Women’s Museum.
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