Spring 2008 Meeting
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General
Information
Date: 26–27 April 2007
Location: Dalton Center Building (Lecture Hall, Room 1110)
Hosted by Western Michigan University School of Music
Local Arrangements: Matthew Steel <matthew.steel@wmich.edu>
Registration
As always, registration for Chapter meetings is free to members in good standing--just
fill out a registration form and pick up a nametag at the registration
table
outside the meeting room. You may join or renew your membership by paying annual
dues to the Chapter treasurer at this time as well. Visit our membership and dues
pages for more information.
Accommodations
Because our upcoming meeting in Kalamazoo collides with Western Michigan University's graduation, you are urged to make reservations soon for the spring meeting (April 26–27) at one of the recommended hotels listed below. These suggestions have been provided by Professor Stanley Pelkey (Western Michigan University). Each hotel currently has limited vacancy. If you're still uncertain if you will be able to attend, consider making a reservation now and cancel it later if needed. This will guarantee you a room.
Recommended Hotels in Kalamazoo, Close to WMU
1. Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center
100 West Michigan Avenue
1-888-201-1718
2. Comfort Inn
739 W. Michigan Avenue
1-269-384-2800
3. Holiday Inn / West
2747 South 11th Street
1-269-375-6000
4. Hampton Inn and Suites
5059 S. 9th Street
1-269-372-1010
5. Fairfield Inn Kalamazoo West
6420 Crackerbarrel Road
1-269-353-6400
6. Baymont Inn
2203 S. 11th Street
1-269-372-7999
Travel
By Air
It is best to fly to the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO). It is only 5-6 miles from the University. Any money saved by flying to Grand Rapids and driving down would be eaten up by car rental or public transportation. There is shuttle service from AZO to the Radisson.
Driving
Directions & Parking Information
Please see the Western Michigan University Travel Site. Click here to download a WMU campus map. Follow directions to Miller Auditorium for parking (either in parking structure #2 or in nearby open lots) and to the Dalton Center (School of Music) for the meeting sessions.
Funding
Up to $100 is available to student presenters. Click here for info.
Conference
Sessions (See 2008 Spring program for details)
Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 27, 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Matthew Steel succeeded in securing a reservation for 20 during the busy graduation weekend at Gallagher’s Eatery and Pub for 8pm on Saturday the 26th. Gallagher’s features Irish cuisine among other dishes and is reasonably priced. It is located at 4210 Stadium Drive about half a mile east of the 131 expressway exit, a couple of miles west of the University—and not far from our west side hotels.
Cultural Attractions and Events
The Gilmore International Piano Festival (one of the great keyboard festivals of the world) kicks off this same weekend and is a real treat to attend. Events that mesh nicely with the meeting schedule, include:
Food & Restaurants
There are many wonderful local eateries on and near campus. Bring a healthy appetite!
Links
See the complete travel information on wikitravel and Discover Kalamazoo.
Weather
Expect unpredictable spring weather, but hope for a beautiful weekend. Temperatures can range from freezing
to warm.
Local Arrangements
Please extend our sincere thanks to Professor Matthew Steel of Western Michigan University for his hospitality.
Further details about the Spring meeting will be added as they become available.
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