Monday, October 8, 2001
Social Gathering/Reception
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
After the first day's sessions, renew old friendships and make new ones at the Social Reception with hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. All registered attendees will receive two complimentary drink tickets with their name badge. The reception will take place at the CNN Center Atrium, located on the ground level of the CNN Center.
Tuesday, October 9, 2001
2001 International Ultrasonics Symposium Banquet
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
(Busses will leave from the Omni Hotel beginning at 5:30 p.m. and will run continuously until 10:00 p.m.)
Atlanta History Center
Price per person US $50.00; Student price $25.00
Limited to 450 participants; register early.
The eighty-three thousand-square-foot Atlanta History Center will be the site of this year's Tuesday evening banquet. The museum is the largest museum in Georgia devoted exclusively to interpretations of history and one of the largest museums devoted to urban and suburban history in the United States. The museum's focus is to tell the story of all Atlanta, from Indian settlements and pioneer beginnings to the international city of today. Changing exhibitions, some developed by the Atlanta History Center and some loaned from such prestigious museums as the Smithsonian Institution, complement permanent exhibitions. The exhibitions showcase real artifacts supplemented by high-tech video and interactive hands-on areas.
Bring your walking shoes. This is not a sit down banquet. Rather, food and drink will be available throughout the Atlanta History Center while you walk around and enjoy the museum.
A varied program is being planned to entertain those who register for the Symposium as guests. Registration permits you to enjoy our continental breakfast each morning, as well as the evening Social Reception. Four guest tours, individually priced, will also be arranged for the enjoyment of the guests.
PLEASE NOTE: Only registered GUESTS may attend the Guest Breakfast. Check at Registration for the time and location of the morning Guest Breakfast.
Tour A: "Covington, Georgia - A Tour of the Past"
Date: Sunday, October 7, 2001
Duration: 6 hours - estimated (10:00a.m.-4:00p.m.)
Price: $70 per person
Inclusive of:
Just east of Atlanta on Interstate 20, you will have the opportunity to experience the timeless charm of Covington, GA. Founded in 1822, Covington boasts a wealth of old and new treasures for visitors. From its quaint downtown Square brimming with unique specialty shops and eateries to its beautifully restored Antebellum and Victorian era manor homes…there is something for everyone!
Perhaps, you will begin at Whitehall, which is one of the absolutely most splendid examples of Southern Architectural prominence. Built in 1940, the 10,000 square foot mansion's title is simply Whitehall. According to Margaret Mitchell, the magnificent mansion was her vision of Twelve Oaks. The new owners K.C. and Vernon Bassham are great admirers of "Gone with the Wind" and have spent many years as collectors of "Scarlett" memorabilia. Excited by fulfilling a life-long dream to live n a mansion of "Gone with the Wind" fame, K.C. spends much of his time researching her guest's questions and delights in educating the young with Gone with the Wind mini tours. This truly magnificent home, is definitely commands such a vision.
Just next door to Whitehall is Regency Hall. Terry Thompson and Arvin Spell, III are truly as gentlemanly as they come. They both have a flair for history and enjoy the acquisition of some of the most breathtaking layers of its charm. Quite surely this is one of the reasons they furnish Regency Hall in such a flamboyant, yet sophisticated manner. At your leisure, Terry will walk with the group through the home recalling the fascinating history behind his collections. The antiques and the history will be something you won't want to miss! You'll find the home is rare in the most wonderful ways!
After your tours, you will enjoy fine Southern Cooking at Social Circle's Blue Willow Inn. No one is allowed to leave hungry after feasting on a variety of Southern salads, meats, vegetables, breads and desserts. Along with your meal enjoy sweetened iced tea, the "Champagne of the South", and lemonade.
Tour B: "The Martin Luther King National Historic Site and The Carter
Presidential Center"
Date: Monday, October 8, 2001
Duration: 5 hours - estimated (11:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.)
Price: $ 72 per person
Inclusive of:
Go behind-the-scenes in Atlanta's and the nation's history! Because Atlanta was home to the Civil Rights Movement's most influential leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and others, Atlanta is steeped in civil rights history. You'll tour the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site. Another stop along the tour will include The Carter Center where the Former Georgia Governor and United States President, Jimmy Carter's memorabilia is housed.
At the turn of the century, Sweet Auburn Avenue was the hub of African American culture in Atlanta, and thanks to the city's tremendous preservation efforts, Sweet Auburn continues to be a district thriving with history and diversity. On the tour of the Sweet Auburn and MLK district, you'll view the homes, theatres, and churches of the leaders and entrepreneurs that emerged from the area. You'll also see landmarks of the Civil Rights Movement, such as Martin Luther King, Jr.'s place of teaching and worship, Ebenezer Baptist Church and his grave at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site.
Then travel down Auburn Street to the Sun Dial Restaurant located high above Atlanta's downtown skyline. The restaurant was established in 1976 atop the Westin Peachtree Plaza, the tallest hotel in the Western Hemisphere. The Westin Peachtree Plaza is 723 feet tall and 188 feet in diameter. This rotating restaurant will give you spectacular views of the city as you enjoy a magnificent lunch.
Finally, travel to The Carter Presidential Center, one of only ten presidential centers in the world. This beautiful and tranquil landmark pays homage to Jimmy Carter, our 39th U.S. President. Formal gardens, cherry orchards, wildflowers and waterfalls surround the museum, which houses a variety of exhibits. Exhibits feature an overview of the American presidency, a summary of the important events of the 20th century, as well as a summary of the Carter White House. Highlights include a look at reproductions of gowns worn by Rosalynn Carter and previous first ladies, as well as a look at several other elements that sustain the Carter legacy.
Tour C: "Underground Atlanta, The World of Coca-Cola, and the High Museum
of Art"
Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2001
Duration: 7 hours - estimated (9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.)
Price: $ 71 per person
Inclusive of:
Underground Atlanta is the historic heart the city. Lower Alabama Street is a brick paved road, the original byway through the great city of Atlanta. It is filled with interesting and unusual specialty retail stores, as well as, vendor carts. This fascinating piece of Atlanta's past is yours to explore. Following a visit to Underground, your group will make their way across the street to the World of Coca-Cola.
A unique Atlanta landmark, the World of Coca-Cola, has become a must visit attraction to locals and visitor alike. The museum features several very unique spaces within this exciting complex. Creating a Classic features explains the bottling process. The Pause That Refreshes highlights the history. Plus, you'll enjoy listening to the original songs and radio broadcasts sponsored by the company-all played on an authentic 1930's jukebox! Every Day … Everywhere features a theater showing a dazzling film on the international appeal of the world's most popular soft drink. The Real Thing presents vintage television commercials, sports and Santa. Club Coca-Cola is where your guests' "thirst for knowledge" really gets satisfied as they are invited to sample a wide range of Coke's products both domestically and internationally-from a soda fountain of the future to exotic flavors from around the world.
Then your group is off to lunch at a southern institution. For serious food and serious fun, the tour takes you to Mary Mac's Tearoom. For decades, Mary Mac's Tea Room has where Atlantans go for lunch and dinner, served just right. The menu has a treasury of Southern fare with original Southern charm and ambiance that makes it famous. You'll be sure to enjoy the Mary Mac's experience.
After lunch, ardent art lovers will welcome the opportunity to visit Atlanta's most treasured holdings at the High Museum of Art. Visit Atlanta's most exquisite art museum—the High Museum of Art, whose architecture is just as impressive as the priceless pieces it displays. The abstract, contemporary structure is a unique combination of stark white concrete, rounded edges, and plate glass windows which established the museum as one of the top ten buildings of the 1980's by the America Institute of Architecture. Inside, the three-story atrium rising through the center of the structure takes you to spacious galleries filled with permanent and traveling exhibits. You will be amazed by the rich history and expression showcased within the museum, including dramatic African masks and ceremonial figures, simplistic folk art and cutting-edge photography.
Tour D: "Atlanta Botanical Garden"
Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2001
Duration: 4 hours - estimated (9:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.)
Price: $ 61 per person
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The Atlanta Botanical Garden germinated from a conversation. Developed in the early 1970s by a group of plant enthusiasts it was officially incorporated in 1976 on land belonging to the City of Atlanta in Piedmont Park, the city's largest public park. The Garden's mission is multifaceted: To develop and maintain plant collections for the purpose of display, education, research, conservation and enjoyment. Nowhere is the wonder of The Atlanta Botanical Garden more vivid than in the outdoor collection. Best of all, it is a wonder that changes - sometimes subtly, often boldly - as the seasons change. New cultivars, unusual plant groupings, color and texture mixture are all used to stimulate the imagination and spark ideas that can come to life in private gardens. Your garden, perhaps.
From the backyard wildlife habitat to the tranquility of the Japanese garden you'll experience the wondrous beauty of the outdoors in all its varied glory. Indoors offers a completely different world. The tropical environment houses about 90 different plant species and also includes six species of birds. Desert plants, orchids and much more await your visit to Atlanta's thriving Garden oasis.
Following this gardening expedition, your group will make their way down the street to Agnes and Muriel's. This Atlanta favorite features "food you wish your Mom cooked." It is good old-fashioned "Mom food" with a modern twist, served on retro Fifties/Sixties china, in a converted brick bungalow inspired by Jane, June Cleaver and Pee Wee Herman.