J&W Denver Family Weekend 2006

Family Weekend Agenda
October 6-8, 2006

Friday, October 6
12:00 noon - 7:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION OPEN
Student Union

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
BUS TOUR OF DENVER*
Tour departs from the Student Union
Experience the mile-high city in a completely new way as you tour historic Denver and its metropolitan area. The tour is encourages visitors to “get off the bus” to explore the treasures that Denver has to offer. On this tour you will: visit the historic Brown Palace Hotel, travel through Lower Downtown (LoDo) and Larimer Square, see beautiful Coors Field-home of the Colorado Rockies baseball club and INVESCO Field at Mile High Stadium-home of the Denver Broncos football team, tour the beautiful Colorado State Capitol building, hear from costumed guides on a tour of the home of “The Unsinkable Molly Brown,” and pass through Denver’s historic neighborhoods and city parks.

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
DINNER ON YOUR OWN

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
TREATS AT TIFFANY'S
University Event Center
Join other J&W families as we kick off the “All That Wildcat Jazz” weekend! Enjoy pavlova, brigadeiro and various other desserts made popular during the roaring twenties while listening to the Pearl Street Jazz Quartet as they perform the classics from Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll Morton, the Gershwins, and more. Throughout the evening you’ll get the chance to meet “Bubbles Malone,” some speakeasy gangsters that have been wrangled in for the evening and Gino Mozzarella, a magician traveling through time to entertain you. Throw on your fedora and feather boa, roll up your sleeves and get your picture taken to capture the energy of this memorable evening.

Saturday, October 7
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
BREAKFAST*
Special Events Dining Room
Hosted by the Denver Family Advisory Board (DFAB), please join us for a delicious start to the day. This is a great chance to connect with other families and students from the Johnson & Wales community before the day’s activities begin.

8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
GOLF TOURNAMENT*
Meet in the Student Union
Enjoy 18 holes of golf at Heritage Eagle Bend, one of Denver’s premier country clubs. Hosted by the J&W student chapter of the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA), the tournament will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
DFAB Meeting
Special Events Dining Room
Following breakfast, the DFAB will conduct a regular business meeting to discuss upcoming events and opportunities available through the organization. All are welcome to join and become involved with the Board!

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
CULINARY DEMONSTRATION*
Jared S. Polis Auditorium
An alumnus from J&W Denver will be our guest to present various culinary techniques being taught on campus. After an energetic performance, enjoy a delectable treat that was just prepared before your eyes.

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION OPEN
Student Union

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
LUNCH
Wildcat Dining Center
Fuel up on all the essentials before heading to Flapper’s Field. This meal is part of your student’s on-campus meal plan.**

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
FLAPPER'S FIELD
Campus Commons
Flapper’s Field will feature live entertainment, music, caricature artists, balloon art and photo opportunities with amazing ‘20’s characters. Purchase your official “All That Wildcat Jazz” t-shirt, wear your best ‘20’s gear and enjoy a vibrant afternoon. Campus will come alive with a variety of departmental activities, vendors, meet and greets, and ‘20’s style fun!

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
SEATING FOR DINNER
University Event Center

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
DINNER AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT*
University Event Center
Make your way through the back alley entrance and join us in the Wildcat Speakeasy for the premier event of Family Weekend 2006! An upscale dinner based on traditional dishes and desserts of the era will be available as you enjoy your Speakeasy experience. In addition, the Swing Street Orchestra will transport you back to the lovely and exciting pink champagne time of the Charleston and Black-Bottom, Zoot Suits and feather boas. When Pink Champagne takes the stage, the sounds of the Andrews Sisters and Tuxedo Junction will come back to life. Put on your dancing shoes and prepare to swing with the flapper dancers while you enjoy “All That Wildcat Jazz!”

Sunday, October 9
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Brunch
Wildcat Dining Center
Enjoy our Sunday brunch before you leave campus. Brunch favorites include omelets made to order, pastries, Belgian waffles, pancakes, bacon, sausage, hash browns, fresh salad bar, soup, pizza, deli bar, and grill favorites. This meal is part of your student’s on-campus meal plan.**

*There are a limited number of spaces available for this event. Please make your reservations early to ensure your attendance at any of the events.

**If your student does not participate in the 7-day meal plan, the meal will cost $7.50.

***Dinner selections are beef or vegetarian.

A confirmation letter will be sent after reservations are received. Please contact den.familyweekend@jwu.edu or 303.256.9400 with any questions.

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RSVP deadline:
September 29, 2006

You can download, print, and complete the registration form (PDF). Send to:
Johnson & Wales University
Attn: Nicole Sands
7150 Montview Blvd, Denver, CO 80220

Hotels
We suggest the following hotels for your weekend stay. Please ask for the “Johnson & Wales Family Weekend rate.”

Doubletree Hotel
3203 Quebec Street
303.321.3333
$72.00/night
The closest full service hotel to Johnson & Wales, walking distance to many shops and restaurants, complimentary airport shuttle service, Hilton HHonors points and miles.

Drury Hotel
4380 Peoria Street
303.373.1983
$66.00/night
FREE hot breakfast, evening beverages and snacks, long distance, high-speed internet access, and premium channels in every room. Business Center, Indoor/Outdoor Pool, and Fitness Center available for guest use. Drury Gold Key Club points and miles.

Loews-Denver Hotel
4150 E. Mississippi Avenue
303.782.9300
$109.00/night
The Loews Denver Hotel is a four-diamond hotel just 5 1⁄2 miles from the University near the fashionable Cherry Creek neighborhood, complimentary parking.

The Oxford Hotel
1600 17th Street
303.628.5400
$145.00-$165.00/night
Complimentary Cadillac car service to downtown locations; health club, cruise room, McCormick’s Fish House and Bar, and 10% discount at Oxford Club Spa & Salon.

Radisson Hotel Stapleton Plaza
3333 Quebec Street
303.321.3500
$69.00/night
Complimentary shuttle to DIA and downtown. Quebec’s Bistro and Martini’s Lounge on-site. Fitness facility and outdoor pool.

Red Lion Denver Central
4040 Quebec Street
303.321.6666
$62.00/night
Only a five minute drive from campus, complimentary airport shuttle service, beautiful lobby and public space, walking distance to Quebec Square retail center.

Super Shuttle (1.800.258.3826) is available for airport transportation if needed. Please call for reservations and pricing information.

Additional local info.
Taxi - 303-777-7777
Enterprise - 303-320-1121
Thrifty -303-342-9400
Hertz -303-342-3800
Avis -303-342-5500