The First Timers' Reception will be held at the Art Gallery of Hamilton, a short walk from the conference hotel.
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Google map
Opening Reception
Join us at the Art Gallery of Hamilton (AGH) for an evening of good food and conversation. Located steps away from the Sheraton, the reception will take place in the Gallery's glass enclosed pavilion adjacent to the sculpture garden. Current exhibits include Nature and Spirituality: Emily Carr's Coastal Landscapes, By Popular Demand featuring the works of Lawren Harris, Tom Thomson, Cornelius Krieghoff, Auguste Rodin and many more, Size Matters exploring the role of size, shape and perception, and The Tanenbaum African Collection which includes ethnographic art primarily from West and Central Africa.
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Meet in the lobby of the Sheraton at 7:00am.
Interested in exploring the culinary delights of Hamilton? Hamilton has much to offer from the authentic Lebanese of LaLuna to the delights of global cuisine at Boo’s Bistro . Hosted dinners are being arranged at a number of restaurants close to the Sheraton (5-15 min. walk). Each group will meet their host(s) in the hotel lobby for 6:30. Sign-up sheets will be available at the hospitality desk.
Current Restaurants:
Meet in the lobby of the Sheraton at 6:30am.
The Royal Botanical Gardens, a short ride away, offers many indoor and outdoor gems. Before the banquet, you may wish to take a peaceful stroll through the Rose Garden, Hendrie Park or visit the Mediterranean Garden adjacent to the Ballroom. A bus will leave from the Sheraton at 6pm sharp taking people to the Royal Botanical Gardens.
Time: Buses will begin arriving at 6:15, dinner will be served at approximately 7:15. At 9pm the buses will return to the Sheraton.
Location: Google map
Sponsored by:
Hamilton Pubs
Up for a visit to the pub? Stroll over to Augusta Street or Hess Village to find Hamilton's best drinking holes. Or just ask one of the conference planning team for directions.
Meet in the lobby of the Sheraton at 7:00am.
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Here’s your chance to catch up on all the engaging talks and intriguing presentations we enjoyed at CHLA/ABSC 2012: slides from our speakers, papers and posters are now mounted on the conference website under Papers, Posters and Talks.
