NEAIR 33rd Annual Conference
November 4-7, 2006
Sheraton Society Hill
Philadelphia, PA
What to do?
Philadelphia offers all the sights and sounds of a major city. The Sheraton Society Hill is in a central location where you can easily access historical sights and landmarks, food, shopping, and other cultural venues. To start planning your visit, check out these comprehensive sites providing information about dining, museums, arts and culture:
GoPhila.com – the Official Visitor Site for Greater Philadelphia
Weather
Typical November weather in Philadelphia is 47 degrees Fahrenheit. An average low of 40 degrees and an average high of 55 degrees can be expected.
Dining Options
Dining options abound in Philly! Click here for a list of popular favorites. Menus and descriptions of nearby restaurants will be available at the Conference. Dining groups going to local restaurants will also be organized for Saturday and Monday evenings. See the NEAIR Conference Registration table when at the conference for more details.
Culture in Philadelphia
If you are looking to sample Philadelphia culture while at NEAIR, here are some of the events going on during your stay:
ART
Barnes Foundation Gallery – The most fantastic collection of artwork (primarily impressionist painters) in an intimate setting. Reservations are required and are scarce. Open to the public Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 AM to 5 PM.
www.barnesfoundation.orgPhiladelphia Museum of Art – Besides running up the stairs ala Rocky, there is plenty to see. Sunday morning's admission is free. Featured exhibition is TESOROS: The Arts in Latin America, 1492 to 1820. Benjamin Franklin Parkway. www.philamuseum.org
Rodin Museum – The largest collection of Rodin sculpture outside of Paris. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM. Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 22nd Street. www.rodinmuseum.org
CLASSICAL MUSIC
Philadelphia Orchestra – Performance on Saturday, November 4th at 8 PM. www.philorch.org . There are a variety of ensembles performing. Check with local arrangements for days, times and locations.
JAZZ
Zanzibar Blue – THE place for jazz in Philadelphia . At the Bellevue Stratford Hotel, Broad and Walnut streets. www.Zanzibarblue.com
BLUES
Warmdaddy's – Blues every night. Front Street near Market Street. www.warmdaddys.com
MUSEUMS
Franklin Institute, Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Special Exhibit: Darwin www.2.fi.eduTHEATER
Kimmel Center, Broad at Spruce Street, 215-893-1999
www.Kimmelcenter.org/kcp
--TANGO FIRE, November 4th.
--SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK, November 5th.Merriam Theater - ON GOLDEN POND, 888-451-5761
Forrest Theater - LEGENDS, 800-447-7400
www.forrest-theatre.comAcademy of Music - LeBOHEME, 215-732-8400
www.operaphilly.comWilma Theater - THE PILLOW MAN, 215-546-7824
www.wilmatheater.orgSPORTS
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Washington Capitals, Saturday, November 4th, 7 PM. www.philadelphiaflyers.com
Philadelphia Phantoms (hockey) vs. Wilkes Barre /Scranton Penguins, Saturday, November 4th, 7 PM. ww.phantomshockey.com
Walking/Running Routes
Walking and running routes from The Sheraton Society Hill will be available at the Conference. See the NEAIR Conference Registration table when at the conference for more details.
