Entertainment

(click link above for map of all entertainment options)

Orpheum: 612-339-7007: 910 Hennepin Avenue
The Orpheum Theater is located within walking distance of the Radisson Hotel. It will be presenting the Broadway musical and winner of nine Tony Awards, A Chorus Line.

Guthrie: 612-377-2224: 818 South Second Street
Located in downtown Minneapolis along the Mississippi River, the Guthrie Theater houses three stages, one restaurant, two bars, and a cafe. Guthrie performances will include The Intelligent Homosexual, a play by Tony Kushner, the Emmy- , Tony-, and Pulitzer-Prize-winning playwright of Angels in America.

Walker Art Center : 612-375-7600: 1750 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis is also home to the Walker Art Center, one of the nation’s best modern-art museums. In addition to being adjacent to its well-known sculpture garden, the Walker also houses two Wolfgang Puck restaurants: the 20.21 Restaurant and Bar featuring Asian-influenced Californian cuisine and the more casual Gallery 8 Cafe.

Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA): 612-870-3131: 2400 Third Avenue South
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts is located a short drive (or long walk) from downtown Minneapolis. The MIA’s fine-arts collection boasts an especially strong collection of Asian art.

Minnesota Orchestra: 1-800-292-4141: 1111 Nicollet Mall
The Minnesota Orchestra is located within easy walking distance of the Radisson Hotel. On Saturday the 20th, there will be a Symphony Ball.

Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome: 612-338-9467: 900 South Fifth Street.
The Metrodome Stadium is located in downtown Minneapolis. Over the BGA weekend, the Minnesota Twins baseball team will be playing Houston.

First Avenue and Seventh Street Entry: 612-332-1775: 701 First Avenue North
For the last three decades, First Avenue has been integral to the Twin Cities’ vibrant music scene. It is located within easy walking distance of the Radisson Hotel.

Walking and Running: 612-332-1775: Lake of the Isles, Lake Calhoun, and Lake Harriet
Within a short drive (or slightly ambitious walk or run) of the Radisson Hotel are three beautiful lakes linked by biking and walking paths.

Dakota: 612-992-1010: 1010 Nicollet Mall
This jazz club and restaurant is located within easy walking distance of the hotel.

Gay 90s: 612-333-7755:: 408 Hennepin Avenue
A nightlife landmark, this theatre cafe features drag, dancing, and dinner for gay and straight alike.

Hard Rock Cafe: 952-285-7625: 600 Hennepin Avenue
Food and beverages served with a rock n roll twist. Check out the special section featuring memorabilia of our homegrown star, Prince.

Fine Line: 612-338-8100: 318 1st Avenue North
The Fine Line Music Cafe is located in the heart of the Warehouse District in downtown Minneapolis. Local and national music acts play seven nights per week.

Meeting Highlights

Tuesday, 16 June
7:00 - 10:00 pm
Dinner in Honor of Thomas J. Bouchard, Jr. at Radisson Plaza Hotel

Wednesday, 17 June
8:00 - 5:00 pm
Festschrift at the Radisson Plaza Hotel

5:00 - 7:30 pm
Opening Conference Reception at the Weismann Art Museum

Thursday, 18 June
Paper and Poster Sessions

Friday, 19 June
Paper and Poster Sessions

Saturday, 20 June
Plenary Sessions

7:00 pm
Closing Banquet at the Radisson Plaza Hotel