CRE: Annual Convention - Spouse/Guest Program

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Spouse/Guest Program

Spouse/Guest Programs are open only to CREs, spouses, and guests who are registered for the Annual Convention.

+ Ticketed event
* Closed session

Sunday April 13
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm	DEVELOPMENT TOUR: Millennium Park † One of the most popular destinations in the City of Chicago, Millennium Park is an award-winning center for art, music, architecture and landscape design. The result of a unique partnership between the City and the philanthropic community, the park features the work of world-renowned architects, planners, artists and designers. This tour will provide an inside look at the public/private venture that led to development of the park and the park's impact on surrounding neighborhoods and businesses.
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm	New Member Welcome Reception* New members and their spouses and guests meet the national and chapter leadership.
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm	Welcome Reception All registered CREs, spouses, and guests are invited to this kick-off event.

Monday April 14
8:30 am - 9:30 am	Spouse/Guest Welcome Breakfast Meet and greet old friends and new CRE spouses.
9:45 am - 2:00 pm	Spouse/Guest Tour † "The Devil in the White City" Tour and Lunch at Rhapsody The tour will give attendees a fascinating look at murder, magic and madness during the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago, based on Erik Larson's NY Times bestselling book, "The Devil in the White City." Attendees will be dazzled with tales of the best and worst of the Gilded Age in Chicago. They will visit the original sites of the World's Fairgrounds, including a stop at the Wooded Island designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, and a visit to the Osaka Gardens and the Midway Plaisance. Attendees will also see the Palace of Fine Arts and the replica of the statue of the republic. A knowledgeable and high energy guide will narrate and point out significant buildings along the way, culminating in a tour of historic Prairie Avenue and the Glessner House. Attendees will lunch at one of Chicago’s top restaurants, Rhapsody, and will also receive their own autographed copy of the bestseller, "The Devil in the White City."
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm	Evening Event: Chicago Skyline Dinner Cruise† Sponsored by the Midwest Chapter A frequent saying in Chicago is that the best way to see the city's many architectural wonders is to see them from the water! To that end, the Monday evening event at Midyear will be a skyline dinner cruise on one of Chicago's newest cruise line -- Kanan Cruises. The private cruise will begin with a half hour reception to allow attendees to explore the vessel, or relax in the beautiful piano lounge complete with grand piano, comfortable leather sectionals, plasma screen TV's and cocktail tables around a fabulously appointed mahogany bar. Wine and appetizers will be served as guests settle in. After everyone is on board the vessel will set sail for a two and a half hour cruise along the shore of Lake Michigan with the spectacular Chicago skyline as the backdrop. A buffet dinner will be served. The vessel has four enclosed decks which are heated, with indoor and outdoor seating.

Tuesday April 15
11:30 am - 2:00 pm	Spouse/Guest Event † Shopping on the Magnificent Mile and Oak Street with Lunch at the Signature Room in the John Hancock Building. Just steps from The Drake Hotel are some of the most sophisticated boutiques, and exclusive shops and department stores in the world, including: Chanel, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Burberry, Yves Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Ralph Lauren, Tiffany & Co., Cartier, Watertower Place and many more. Take the day to enjoy them! At lunch time, join other spouses and guests at the Signature Room on the 95th floor of the John Hancock Building for upscale dining and a menu of gourmet food and wine. The Signature Room is literally the restaurant Chicagoans’ look up to. The sweeping panoramic views of Lake Michigan and the city is something not be missed.
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Evening Event: Cocktail Reception at Il Mulino Restaurant † Il Mulino is set in the historic Biggs Mansion in Chicago's elite Gold Coast. The 125 year-old building takes you back to 19th century Chicago with floor-to-ceiling bay windows, crystal chandeliers dangling from 15-foot ceilings, Italian marble fireplaces, mahogany millwork and black-tie service that makes this spot the most unique and romantic locale in Chicago. Enjoy delicious passed hor d'oeuvres from the Italian-Abruzzi region, prepared in the traditional ways - from scratch with only the best ingredients.
8:15 pm	Dine-A-Round: Streeterville and Rush Street Neighborhoods Chicago is home to some of the most renowned restaurants in the world, and was named "America's Favorite City for Food and Dining" by Travel & Leisure Magazine in 2007. Dine-A-Round restaurant choices will include classic Chicago steakhouses as well as a broad selection of international cuisines restaurants. Sign up during the Midyear Meetings in the registration office. To view the restaurants, click here.

Wednesday April 16
9:00 am - 10:00 am	Spouse/Guest Farewell Breakfast Say farewell to new and old friends and begin planning for the 2008 Annual Convention in Boston October 31 - November 3.

+ Ticketed event
* Closed session

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