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Social EventsGreet, Eat and Meet (GEM) Program - For Spouses and GuestsWe want the AACD conference to not only be a memorable experience for our members, but also their spouses and guests. The Greet, Eat and Meet (GEM) Program brings spouses and guests of registered attendees together in New Orleans for some fun and exploration of our vibrant host city. Who knows, you just might foster a great friendship along the way.GEM activities include: GEM Wednesday
9:30 am – 1:30 pm Meet for the bus outside of Hall A at 9:15 am Tour New Orleans’ fabled Garden District and soak in the beauty of a bygone era. Century-old oaks umbrella St. Charles Avenue, known locally and nationally as “The Avenue.” These gracious mansions of the late 1800s charm visitors with stylized cast-iron fences and Greek revival architecture. After touring this famed area, you will head to Magazine Street for a “Lunch and Learn” segment at a gourmet culinary shop. Your instructor will be the slow food maven, Chef Poppy Tooker. While eating, you will learn the history of savory and sweet “callas” and its place in the slow food movement. GEM Thursday 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Meet for the bus outside of Hall A at 9:15 am A short trip across the Crescent City Connection will bring you into Cajun land to experience the flora and fauna of southern Louisiana. Float boats take you through the Bayou swamp, overgrown with Cypress trees and tropical vegetation. Along this unique adventure, you may encounter local wildlife. The day will be capped off with a lunch amongst the lovely gardens at Victoria Inn. GEM Friday 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Meet for the bus outside of Hall A at 9:15 am Royal Street has always been a draw for antique hounds and culture lovers. Today’s activities will begin with brunch in a historical French Quarter courtyard. During brunch you will learn how to train your eye to find hidden treasures of various cultural historical periods. Our local antiquer will escort you to some of the best shops on Royal Street and share with you the in’s and out’s of antiquing. During your shopping excursion, you will be able to rely on your newfound skill of distinguishing between trash and treasure. As a registered spouse or guest of Excellence in Cosmetic Dentistry 2008, all of this can be yours to explore, in addition to: continental breakfasts, motivational morning General Sessions, the AACD Opening Reception, access to the AACD Exhibit Hall and additional lifestyle lectures. To register for the GEM Program, you will need to sign up as a spouse or guest.
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