2013 Conference Social Events

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2013 Conference Planning

2013 Conference Fun Stuff Planning

TUESDAY

On Tuesday, June 4th, 2013, the Apereo Conference will host a number of social events for our attendees.  Each event offers a unique opportunity to experience some of the culture and cuisine of southern California while getting to mingle with a small group of fellow attendees.  Time is indicated in PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) or GMT -8 unless noted otherwise.

  • Downtown San Diego Dine Around – Dine with a group of other attendees at one of several casual restaurants in Atlanta’s vibrant downtown district.
    • These are informal dinner get-togethers for six-to-eight people each, organized by cuisine
    • Cost: $15 to $35 due at venue

    • Most are walking distance

    • Meet in the hotel lobby at either 6:15 P.M. or 7:15 P.M. (depending on restaurant)

  • Gaslamp Quarter Pub and Grub –  A favorite neighborhood for locals and visitors alike!
    • Sample the food and beverages at one of several Gaslamp Quarter pubs along with up to five other conference attendees.
    • Cost: $10 to $25 (dessert and beverages extra; paid at venue)  + $6 transportation ($1 Breeze card + $5 round-trip fare).
    • Transportation via ???
    • Meet in hotel lobby at 6:15 PM

  • Harbor Cruise – Enjoy drinks and light hors d'oeuvres on a private cruise of the San Diego bay at sunset
  • Cost: $65 (includes two drinks)
  • Dinner after at one of several nearby casual eateries; not included in cost.
  • Meet in hotel lobby at 5:45 P.M.

  • San Diego Zoo (9 a.m.–6 p.m.)

    • Dinner with animals: 5-11pm for catered events ($12 pp park admission after 4pm) after 6pm limited to catered venue. Event Manager recomends we go with: RONDAVEL: This octagonal room has vaulted, beamed ceilings and rich earth-tones, with floor-to-ceiling picture windows overlooking an ornamental Asian garden complete with a koi pond and exotic waterfowl.
    • $F&B Minimum of $1500 for a private venue from 5-11 PM. 2013 Admissions and Facilities Guide , 2013 Catering Menu
    • Jen Patrawala, Event Sales Manager, San Diego Zoo Global, p. 619.685.3278 f. 619.685.3258 , 2920 Zoo DrivSan Diego, CA 92112
    • 10% discount $39.60 for adult when purchasing 15 or more adult tickets - Daytime - Private guided tour: 25+, 1.5 hour $39pp - 1 exhibit, 2.0 $49pp - 2 exhibits Only available before closing: 6pm
  • San Diego Safari Park (9am-5pm)
  • Sea World (9AM - 6PM)

Another Side of San Diego Tours:

  • Balboa park Walking tour 1.5 hours
    • Not recomended. Everything will be closed and it will be dark. Could get some history of the park but would not be able to enter any of the many attractions/venues.
  • Gaslamp Quarter Walking Tour(Private Tour) Custom Quote

    • Time: Anytime

    • Transportation: Walking (16mins)

    • Minimum: 30

    • Cost: $29.40*

    • Dinner: in the quarter

    • Tour Duration: 1.5 hours

  • Private Gaslamp Walking Tour with Scavenger Hunt

    • Time: Anytime

    • Transportation: Walking (16mins)

    • Minimum: 30

    • Cost: $60

    • Dinner: in the quarter

    • Tour Duration: 2 hours

Notes: Tuesday is very busy in the Gaslamp district due to Taco Tuesdays.  Agent is sending us custome quote and info on dinning recomendations.

 

  • San Diego Hall of Champions.  Hours: 10 am - 4:30 pm Daily.  Admission $5 - No one on staff to provide tours. Only open until 4:30. Self-guided tour special discount rate could be given for our group but only during the regular business hours

  • San Diego Harbor Excursion (Group Sales – Scott Rockman) http://www.sdhe.com/san-diego-harbor-tours.html

North Bay Tour: View the North Island Naval Air Station, Harbor and Shelter Islands, the Naval Sub Base and the Cabrillo National Monument. Tour is about 12 miles in length. 1 hour narrated harbor tour.

South Bay Tour: Take in the Star of India, the U.S. Navy surface fleet, Coronado Bay Bridge and busy shipyards. Tour is about 12 miles in length. 1 hour narrated harbor tour

Full Bay Tour: Our deluxe tour covers it all: Harbor and Shelter Islands, Point Loma, Cabrillo National Monument, North Island Naval Air Station, the Submarine Base, as well as the Coronado Bridge, and much more. Tour is about 25 miles in length. 2 hour narrated harbor tour

    • Cost: $22(North or South Bay 1hr) /$27pp (Full Bay 2hr) - waiting for info on private tour that fits our hours

 

Picture a place where you can savor three of the world’s most favorite indulgences — wine, cheese, and chocolate — in a setting reminiscent of your favorite neighborhood wine bar. Whether you prefer red wine, white wine or a little of both, you can choose from a boutique selection of California and international producers including a few gems that can only be found at ENO. A must visit for any wine enthusiast with great nightly specials and 25% off any bottle of wine to take to your room. But wine is just one part of the ENO experience. Here you can also savor numerous types of cheese from around the world, or lose yourself in the delightful decadence of handcrafted truffles and chocolate bars. All of these gourmet treasures are served in a welcoming, unpretentious atmosphere by a staff committed to creating an amazing tasting experience.

  • Time: Anytime

  • Transportation: Coronado Ferry

  • Maximum: 30

  • Cost: $1500 F&B purchase (+$50pp)

  • Dinner: at Venue

  • Tour Duration: 2 hours

Notes: They would setup food and wine options for us. General Manager is away he will contact me when he returns for more specifics

TASTING TUESDAYS: Sample 10 Wines for $12 Tuesdays, 5pm - 8pm ENO is pleased to introduce a unique twist on the traditional happy hour experience. Each Tuesday from 5pm to 8pm, ENO sommeliers offer guests the opportunity to sample 10 wines for just $12. This fun experience is perfect for individuals or groups of people who want to learn more about their favorite wines or just love sampling different flavors. Enjoy the California sunset out on the outdoor patio with fire pits overlooking the Pacific. Self-parking for 3 hours is validated with minimum purchase.

 

Caorlina Cruise — 7 to 14 passsengers: $29 per person.A gondola cruise family style through the canals and waterways of the Coronado Cays. Seven to 14 passengers can ride together on one boat. This cruise includes a complimentary appetizer or dessert platter. Blankets, an ice bucket, and wine glasses are provided. Guests are invited to bring their own beverage. Each cruise is 50 minutes. (18% gratuity will be added)

 Fleet Cruise — 7 to 44 passengers: $25 per person. Celebrate a special occasion with family, friends, or co-workers while traveling side by side on as many as six gondolas. Excellent for work parties, holiday celebrations, and weddings. With our six gondolas, The Gondola Company can accommodate groups of up to 44 people at once. Larger groups can also be accommodated. (18% gratuity will be added)

    • Time: Anytime

    • Transportation: Coronado Ferry

    • Maximum: 44

    • Cost: $25-$29

    • Dinner: at Venue (Coronado Island)

    • Tour Duration: 1-2 hours

  • Lambs Players Theatre:
  • Petco Park Tour http://sandiego.padres.mlb.com/sd/ballpark/tours/index.jsp

    • Cost $8.00 (Group of 25+)
      You haven't seen Petco Park until you've gone behind-the-scenes on one of our guided tours. Discover "writer's row" in the press box, learn about the historic Western Metal Supply Co. Building and explore the Padres dugout. The crown jewel of downtown San Diego, Petco Park serves up baseball Southern California style-complete with swaying palm trees and a sandy beach beyond center field.

      • Time: Upon Request
      • Transportation: Walking distance
      • Minimum: Group of 25
      • Cost:$8.00
      • Dinner: Near venue

  • National Comedy Theatre http://www.nationalcomedy.com/privateevents.html

The San Diego National Comedy Theatre show is an improv comedy show featuring professional comedians who perform  a series of scenes - all based on audience suggestion. Furthermore, the shows are CLEAN and appropriate for all audiences!

We could pretty much setup any type of tour through this company

  • Pirate Ship Adventure Tours http://www.pirateshipadventures.com/
    • Cost: $875/hr w/2 hr minimum +20% fess (port fees, etc) - $2100 for 2 hours
    • Cash Bar (or can do catering, hors d'oeuvres, etc for additional $$)
    • We would need a pretty large # of people to make this cost effective

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 In addition, various Apereo groups will be holding their own dinner meet-ups focused on bringing together people who work on a specific project or product:

  • User-Centered Design dinner – Location TBD; Hosts & contact: Allison Bloodworth (abloodworth at berkeley dot edu), Rachel Hollowgrass, Daphne Ogle & Sam Peck
    • If you are looking for ways to offer well designed experiences then you should come along to our User-Centred Design dinner. Join us for a lively evening as we share our design approaches, methods, practices and insight to better design with users at the forefront. This will suit you if you are:
    1. Struggling to get people engaged with an interface your team are currently working on or implementing.
    2. Looking to validate your work and capability before releasing it into the world.
    3. Wanting to push your interface and apps to new levels, giving people experiences that surpass expectations.

If this sounds like your cup of tea, come meet in the lobby at 6:30. There's a sign up sheet here: http://tinyurl.com/ucd-dinner-at-Apereo-2012

WEDNESDAY

On Wednesday, June 13th, 2012, the Apereo Conference will provide two more opportunities to get acquainted with fellow attendees.  Time is indicated in EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) or GMT -4.

  • Show Your Colors!  - Bring a conference appropriate shirt to wear during the day Wednesday that bears your institution’s symbol and/or colors.
  • Karaoke - Share a drink and a song with your fellow attendees at the ???
    • Cost: No cover; food and beverages not included and due at venue. 
    • Walking distance
    • Meet in hotel lobby at 8:30 P.M.

Ordering Tickets and/or Signing-UP

To order tickets for the World of Coke, Braves Game, or CNN Tour, or to sign-up to participate in the no-cost events, go to the conference Eventbrite site.

SCHEDULE TO BE DETERMINED

  • Apereo Runners and Walkers Club

Interested in getting out for a run or wal with other Open Source enthusiasts? Runners will be gathering several times during the conference to stretch their legs and to enjoy increasing their heart rates. Whether you are interested in an outing that is short or long, easy or intense, morning or afternoon, send Jim Helwig an email or indicate your interest on the wiki page at ??? and we'll see what we can organize.

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