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AIC Color 01 Rochester
Rochester Riverside Convention Center 123 East Main Street, Rochester, NY, USA June 24-29, 2001 |
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Social Program
The social program will include many exciting events such as a welcome reception, a conference banquet and an excursion that will provide ample opportunity to socialize with colleagues while enjoying the sights of the "imaging city." Additionally, companion events will be available for guests of conference attendees. Rochester boasts many options for entertainment to include museum visits, sporting events, musical performances, outdoor activities, and the nearby wine country of the Finger Lakes Region.George Eastman House and International Museum of Photography & Film
Sunday, June 24, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Located on historic East Avenue in Rochester, the 12.5-acre museum site was the urban estate of George Eastman, founder of Eastman Kodak Company. The Museum includes Mr. Eastman's restored house and gardens, and display the art, technology, and impact of photography and motion pictures over 150 years.
Fee: $8.00 (transportation is included)
Advance reservations are necessary.
Welcome Reception
June 24, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Rochester Institute of Technology's Center for Imaging Science and Munsell Color Science Laboratory will host the AIC Congress Welcome Reception. There will be open laboratories, tours, demonstrations, music, drinks, and a buffet dinner. Please plan to visit RIT's unique suburban campus and enjoy a colorful evening to set the stage for an exciting Congress.
Fee:Included with Congress Registration.
Advance reservations are requested.
Excursion
Wednesday June 27, 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
After the General Assembly the afternoon is resrved for the Congress excursion. No lectures will be scheduled during this time. Just 20 miles away from Rochester, the Genesee Country Village and Museum maintains the third-largest collection of historic buildings in the nation. Each of the 57 19th-century building has been moved to the ste, restored to original condition, and furnished with period antiques. As you stroll through the buildings, "villagers" in period dress tell you about 1800s Genesee River Valley life. Live demonstrations of crafts and tasks of the 19th century take place every day.
Fee:$40.00 (transportation and lunch are included)
Advance reservations are necessary.
Banquet
Thursday, June 28, 6:00 - midnight
The Rochester Riverside Convention Center banquet will feature cocktails and a delicious sit down dinner. Entertainment will be provided by Nik and the Nice Guys, a band with national acclaim throughout the US. They will play swing, country, rock, and a variety of different types of music for your dancing pleasure. Additionally, the highly prestigious Judd Award will be presented. The award is presented biannually and was established in 1975 in memory of the outstanding color scientist, Deane B. Judd to recognize work of international importance in the field of color perception, color measurement, or color technology. Casual or formal dress is acceptable.
Transportation:
Fee:$80.00
Advance reservations are necessary.
Optional Evening Events (* times are approximate)
Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester
Tuesday, June 26, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.*
A visit to the Memorial Art Gallery is a journey through more than 5,000 years of art history. From the relics of antiquity to works in the vanguard of contemporary movements, the Gallery offers a panorama of the world's art.
Transportation:$8.00 (transportation and entrance fees are included)
Fee:
Advance reservations are necessary.
Baseball Game
Wednesday, June 27, 6:30 - 10:00 p.m.*
Enjoy a game at Frontier Field with the Rochester Red Wing baseball team.
Fee:$18.00 (transportation and ticket fees are included)
Advance reservations are requested.
Companion Program(* times are approximate.)
Historic Pittsford Village, Erie Canal, and Shopping*S
Monday, June 25, 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Spend the morning walking along the historic Erie Canal, viewing the 19th century architecture, and browsing in unique village shops.
Fee:$8.00
Advance reservations are necessary if you are NOT registered for the Companion Program.
Landmark Society Historic House Tour
Tuesday, June 26, 9:00 a.m. - 11:45AM*
Rochester's downtown now embraces the early 21st century, but blended in among the new is prominent and solid evidence of Rochester's history. Enjoy an architectural tour of downtown Rochester with the Landmark Society of Western New York.
Fee:$25.00
Advance reservations are necessary if you are NOT registered for the Companion Program.
Winery Tour and Tasting
Thursday, June 28, 1:30-4:30 p.m.*
At Rochester's Casa Larga Vineyards, see old world winemaking from graft to glass! The guided tour begin in the vineyard, where you will learn how our grapes are grown, harvested, and pressed. Then, follow the wine-making process through fermentation, oak cask aging, and bottling cellars. Complete your tour with the basics of wine tasting.
Fee:$16.00
Advance reservations are necessary if you are NOT registered for the Companion Program.
George Eastman House and International Museum of Photography and Film
Friday, June 29, 1:30 - 5:00 p.m.*
(see description above under Sunday June 24)
Fee:$8.00
Advance reservations are necessary if you are NOT registered for the Companion Program.
These tours have limited space. Therefore, we would appreciate confirmation of your attendance at the time of registration. If cancellations are necessary for any of these tours, please inform the Secretariat as soon as possible or at the Registration Desk upon your arrivall.
OPTIONAL PRE AND POST CONGRESS TOURS Niagara Falls Day Tour
Saturday, June 30, 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.*
Your day begin with an exciting Imax theatre production, "Niagara: Miracles, Myths, and Magic," followed by a behind the Falls boat ride on the The Maid of the Mist (raincoats are provided!), free time at the popular Casino Niagara, and a scenic cruise on Lake Ontario.
Transportation:Buses will pick-up at the Convention Center at 9:00 a.m. and return at 8:00 p.m. Time will be allotted for dinner.
Fee:$65.00 (transportation and lunch are included)
Cancelled Corning Museum of Glass and Finger Lakes Winery Tour
Saturday, June 30, 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.*
Your day begins riding along one of the beautiful Finger Lakes with a stop for a tour, wine tasting, and lunch at a local historic winery. Your day continues with a guided tour of the famous Corning Museum of Glass including a spectacular hot glass show. After shopping along historic Market Street, a buffet dinner will be provided.
For more information, contact Cathy Daniels Cerosaletti, Social Program Chair.
Email: daniels@image.kodak.com