Hi all conference attendees!
The week of the conference is finally here!!
The name tags are printed and award envelopes stuffed,
Caterers are cooking and the pillows fluffed.
Zip up that suitcase and head for the door,
ARLIS/NA awaits, Indy is yours to explore!
Okay -- first you have to pack that suitcase! What to bring?
Though the weather today in Indianapolis is rainy, the sun will be shining by Wednesday! Last week's snow showers are a distant memory and spring is definitely here! Flowers are guaranteed!
The weather for later this week and weekend will be springlike (that's midwest speak for "anything goes"). Bring layers, as it'll be cool in the mornings and evenings, but the lunch break or late afternoons will be perfect for getting outside for a bit of a walk and fresh air. The forecasters are predicting "abundant sunshine" and temperatures in the 60s for later in the week, but there may be a passing shower over the weekend, so bring a small umbrella or rain jacket. And don't forget your swimsuit, so you can try out the hotel's indoor pool and whirlpool.
For this last publicity post before the conference, we'll add some information to help you get your bearings in the hotel and some links for your travels:
REGISTRATION / HOSPITALITY DESK
The airport is only 14 miles from the hotel, so it won't take you long to get there. Once you've checked in, stop by the conference Registration/Hospitality Desk -- it'll be on the 2nd floor (Mezzanine Level) opposite the ballroom that will house our Exhibit's Hall. An escalator near the Starbucks in the hotel lobby will take you to the Mezzanine Level.
The hours for the Registration/Hospitality Desk are:
Thursday: 11 am-5 pm
Friday: 7 am-5 pm
Saturday: 7 am-5 pm
Sunday: 8 am-5:30 pm
Monday: 8 am-5 pm
COMMUNICATIONS
BULLETIN BOARD
There will be a bulletin board placed near the Registration / Hospitality Desk so that you can leave messages (the old-fashioned way!) to connect with friends and colleagues or to facilitate group gatherings.
INTERNET CAFE
Nearby, at the foyer to the Exhibits Hall, you will find the Internet Cafe, generously sponsored by AskART!!
The hours for the Internet Cafe are:
Saturday: 8 am-4 pm
Sunday: 8 am-4 pm
Monday: 8 am-noon
IMPORTANT LINKS
AIRPORT
Indianapolis International Airport
http://www.indianapolisairport.com/index.aspx
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Ground Transportation at the Airport
http://www.indianapolisairport.com/ parking_transportation/
HOTEL
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/indcc-indianapolis-marriott-downtown/
1-317-822-3500
For more information and links (including a direct link to the Indianapolis weather forecast), as well as all our previous posts, check out our blog: http://arlisnaindy.wordpress.com/
Looking forward to seeing you later this week,
Rebecca Price and Annette Haines
Indianapolis Conference Publicity
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