
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/ |