In addition to sampling new work while you're here, make the most of your time in Denver at informal networking breakfasts and late-night gatherings, at dine-arounds on Thursday and Friday evenings, and in other social settings arranged to enable Convention participants to relax and enjoy the best of Denver while meeting new people and reconnecting with friends and colleagues from across the nation. Spend time in the NPAC Advocacy center, making your voice heard in local, state and national governments and agencies. And don't forget to make a 20-minute appointment to learn from experts in one-on-one consultations at the smART bar.
The Performing Arts Alliance Advocacy CenterLocated in Town Hall in the Exhibits at ArtsTown by Ovation TV in Halls E & F of the Colorado Convention Center will be an advocacy center filled with information and outfitted with computers for use by Convention delegates to send electronic messages to the federal, state and local legislators about key issues. Special software will be provided that gives easy access to contact information, updates on the most important legislation, and supplies standard formats for letters. Here's your chance to act on your commitment to take action.
smART barBefore your busy NPAC agenda fills up, pencil in a visit to the smART bar, and take advantage of a 20-minute, one-on-one consultation with a recognized expert in the field! Make an appointment for an open time slot during the Thursday or Friday lunch hour with an arts leader who has the answers to your burning questions about fundraising, marketing, licensing, programming, governance or whatever else is a concern for your organization.
The menu of topics and consulting leaders will be available at the smART bar in the ArtsTown Exhibit Hall beginning Wednesday June 11 at 7:00am. Space is limited, assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, and you must sign up in person. Sign-up sheets will be available on Wednesday for Thursday's smART bar and on Wednesday and Thursday for Friday's sessions, but will fill up quickly, so sign up early!
Consultation Times:
Thursday, June 12 1:30pm & 2:00pm
Friday, June 13 12:00noon & 12:30pm
ReceptionsOPENING PARTY
Wednesday, June 11, 5:30-7:00pm.
Expand your personal network as you mingle with many new faces from all over the performing arts universe, as well as orchestra colleagues, presenters, and business partners at the opening reception. Refreshments and cash bar available. Open to all.
Sponsored by Target with additional and deeply appreciated support from Center Plate
TRUSTEE RECEPTION
Wednesday, June 11, 6:15-7:15pm. Seawell Ballroom
Trustees from diverse performing arts disciplines are invited to a reception featuring cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, offering the opportunity to meet and share common interests. The reception is hosted by trustees from Denver's premiere performing arts organizations.
Thursday, June 12, 5:45pm - 6:45pm • ArtsTown, Halls E & F, Colorado Convention Center
ARTSTOWN RECEPTION
At the end of the first full day of Convention activities, head to the Exhibits at ArtsTown by Ovation TV for complimentary hors d'oeuvres and the chance to browse the exhibits and chat with the exhibitors over a glass of wine. A refreshing way to start your evening!
Friday, June 13, 10:00pm-1:00am
"ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENT" 35 AND UNDER
Are you 35 or younger?
Are you part of the next generation of performing arts professionals?
Are you looking to shake things up and network with your open-minded peers?
If you answered "yes" to all of the above, RSVP to aboudanoque@americanorchestras.org or 646/822-4077 and we'll clue you in on a special late-night event...
Late NightsLate Night with NPAC
Meet up with your colleagues in the arts at these informal gatherings and exchange ideas and/or experiences, or just hang out and share a drink. There are the places to find your fellow NPAC-ers. Please wear your name tag so you can easily identify each other and partake in any discounts the establishment may be offering.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9:00-11:00pm. NPAC has designated bars or restaurants for gatherings of affinity groups, again identified by job title, region or in other ways. These will not be exclusive—anyone will be welcome—but they will provide a place that registrants can go knowing they will find people there with common interests.
Download a PDF (one for each day) to see locations for three categories: Wednesday's groups are selected by job function, Thursday's by geographical region, and Friday by budget size.
Friday 13 June, 10:00pm
THE CLUB OF ROME
GLBT orchestra colleagues will gather at JR's (1669 Clarkson, 303-831-0459) for drinks. Email ClubORome@aol.com for more information. All are welcome!
Dine-AroundsDinners will be offered on Thursday and Friday evenings, with hosts who might be of particular interest to registrants. NPAC will identify restaurants; make arrangements for space and for participants to receive individual checks; and will have information available so that registrants can know what the restaurants are and who the hosts are and can sign up on site at registration to take part.
Registrants will self-select, choosing to go on the basis of the restaurant/cuisine, host, etc.
THE EXHIBITS AT ARTSTOWN BY OVATION TVVisit with over 100 exhibitors and business partners in the Exhibits at ArtsTown—hours are:
Wednesday, June 11: 9:00am-5:30pm
Thursday, June 12: 9:30am-6:45pm
Friday, June 13: 9:30am-4:00pm
POP Cyber Café and WiFiCatch up on your e-mail, visit key web sites, and find out the latest news via computers with high-speed Internet access located in the Exhibits at ArtsTown. Café hours are the same as the Exhibits at ArtsTown's above.
In addition, the Convention Center has a WiFi system, Priority Point. It is available in the lobbies and concourses for $5.95/hr or $15.95/day with credit card. WiFi does not work in the meeting rooms or the hall.