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The Chicago Dental Society is hosting its 146th Midwinter meeting February 24-26, 2011. As one of the largest dental exhibitions in the United States, hundreds of manufacturers, suppliers and labs set up to provide you with a one-stop shop to view new products, learn about improving technology and purchase for your practice.

Registration:
  • Go to www.cds.org/mwm_2011 and click "Attendee Pre-registration."
  • Preregister online by January 31, 2011, for a discounted rate.
  • Prices vary according to profession, membership and student status.
Continuing Education:
Thursday-Saturday, February 24-26
  • View courses at https://cds.attregistration.com/Catalog/cdsCourseCatalog.aspx
  • Not all courses have handouts, but those that do will be available via PDF download, rather than paper copy. Paper copies will not be available onsite.
  • Check classroom numbers online as they become available in mid-January. They will also be in the official program presented onsite.
Exhibit Hall
Thursday-Saturday, February 24-26
9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
The exhibit hall, featuring nearly 600 different participating exhibitors, is located on Level 3, Hall F of the McCormick Place West Building at 2301 S. Indiana Avenue.

Special Events
Tickets are needed for all special events, regardless of whether there is a fee attached.

Opening Session – Featuring John Pinette
  • Thursday, February 24
    Reception: 4:30-5:30 p.m., Program: 5:30-7 p.m.
    McCormick Place West, Skyline Ballroom E (W375)
    Price: $10
    Event Number: SE1
A Touch of Glamour – Fashion Show and Luncheon
  • Friday, February 25 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; 11:30 a.m. cash bar reception
    Chicago Hilton & Towers, Grand Ballroom
    Price: $65
    Event Number: SE2
Friday Night Concert – Featuring Dennis DeYoung and the Music of Styx
  • Friday, February 25
    Doors Open: 8 p.m.; Performance: 9 p.m.
    Park West, 322 W. Armitage
    Price: $35
    Event Number: SE3
The President's Dinner Dance – Honoring Dr. and Mrs. Ian Elliott
  • Saturday, February 26
    Reception: 7-7:30 p.m.; Dinner: 7:30 p.m.
    Chicago Hilton & Towers, Grand Ballroom
    Price: $100
    Black tie optional
    Event Number: SE4
Sites in Chicago
The thriving metropolis of Chicago offers endless options for entertainment. Here are a few goings-on during the Midwinter Meeting.

A Little Bite of Chicago – A Tasting Tour
  • Between Berghoff beer and hot dogs, Chicago will tickle your taste buds.
    Thursday, February 24, 11:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
    Price: $80, includes tasting opportunities, lunch and transportation.
Broadway in Chicago
Want a night out on the town? Go see a show.
  • Million Dollar Quartet
    Thursday, February 24, 7:30 p.m.; and Friday, February 25, 8 p.m.
    Apollo Theatre
    Price: $55

  • Les Miserables
    Thursday, February 24
    7:30 p.m.
    Cadillac Palace Theatre
    Price: $55

  • Working
    Friday, February 25
    8 p.m.
    The Broadway Playhouse
    Price: $84
BIN 36 Wine School
Learn about wine and enjoy wine and cheese combinations.
  • Friday, February 25
    1:30-4:30 p.m.
    Price: $99
Scoozi! – Hands-on Cooking Demonstration
Try your hand at Italian cooking.
  • Saturday, February 26
    11:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m.
    Price: $98, includes lunch
Second City and Deep Dish
Enjoy two of Chicago's most famous institutions – deep-dish pizza and Second City Theatre.
  • Saturday, February 26
    5:45-10:30 p.m.
    Price: $95
Sweet Home Chicago Blues Evening
Enjoy mouth-watering soul food and live blues music.
  • Saturday, February 26
    7:45 p.m.-midnight
    Buddy Guy's Legends
    Price: $110
For more information about the Midwinter meeting visit: www.cds.org/mwm_2011/
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