"Congress Social Events"

Sunday, April 23
Welcome Reception
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Following the Mass at the St. Louis Cathedral on Jackson
Square, there will be a Welcome Reception next door at the Presbytere which features a colorful permanent exhibition
“It’s Carnival Time in New Orleans.”
Dress: Informal
Cost: Included in registration fee.

Monday, April 24, 2006
Antoine’s Restaurant and the Ursuline Convent
1:00 to 4:00 pm
For over 160 years,Antoine’s has combined excellent French-Creole cuisine, service and atmosphere to create an
unmatched dining experience for both locals and visitors.
After lunch, take a walk to the Old Ursuline Convent, the oldest building in the Mississippi River Valley. Now used as a museum, it houses many artistic treasures. Included will be an exhibition of 40 mosaics from the Vatican Mosaic Studio of Rome. Behind the main building there is a peaceful walled courtyard, ideal for prayer and meditation, which contains a statue of our own Philippine
Duchesne. No bus transportation, a walking tour.
Dress: Casual, walking shoes
Departure: Promptly at 1:00 pm from the Fairmont Hotel with guide
Minimum: 40
Cost: $61.00

Swamp Tour Excursion
1:00 to 4:00 pm
Experience Louisiana’s Cajun Country! Professional guides will escort AMASC guests in buses to the swamp lands of Louisiana. Once on board the boat, drift down the beautiful bayous gliding past exotic plants and indigenous creatures. On sunny days, you can often see alligators come out to sun on the banks. See the environment come alive with turtles, otters, heron, egrets, ibis, minks and all types of wildlife.
Dress: Casual
Departure: Promptly at 1:00 pm from the FairmontHotel.
Minimum: 40 persons
Cost: $66.00 per person

Circling the Crescent City
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Climb aboard buses for a comprehensive tour of the city.
Throughout the trip, guides will provide historical information, legends and anecdotes about the landmarks you pass. The journey begins in the French Quarter, rolls along Bayou St. John and crosses City Park with its New Orleans Museum of Art. It moves uptown to Tulane and Lo yola Universities and winds its way down St. Charles Avenue to the lush area known as the Garden District. Then the bus will swing around Lee Circle and into the Central Business District, where the most striking character is the coexistence of modern skyscrapers and distinctive, historic architecture.
Dress: Casual
Departure: Buses will depart promptly at 2:00 pm from the Fairmont.
Minimum: 40
Cost: $20.00 per person

Secret Gardens of the French Quarter
2:00 to 5:00 pm
Seldom seen in the French Quarter are the secluded gardens and
patios, which lie behind wrought-iron gates, at the end of narrow
alleys, over high walls. Since the climate in New Orleans is
tropical, so are its gardens, plant life and vegetation. There you will find fig trees, jasmine, wisteria, bougainvillea to note a few. The final stop will be a courtyard hidden behind heavy, antique
wooden gates. The patio adjoins a historic residence and
architectural gem dating back to the 1700s. The home has been
fastidiously restored by its present owner, former United States
C o n gresswoman and Ambassador to the Holy See, Lindy Boggs.
The afternoon will finish with libations in a garden. No bus
transportation; this is a walking tour.
Dress: Casual, walking shoes required.
Departure: Promptly at 2:00 pm from the Fairmont
with a guide
Minimum: 40 people
Cost: $30.00 per person

Evening Cruise on the Mississippi River
6:30 - 9:30 pm
The Riverboat Cajun Queen is an authentic replica of an old
paddle boat that provided passenger service along the Atlantic
and Gulf Coasts during the late 19th century. Cruise up the river
enjoying Dixieland Jazz, cool drinks, a Creole dinner and the
many sights and sounds that abound on the levees and moorings
of this busy port.
Dress: Casual
Departure: Buses will depart promptly at 6:30 pm from the
Fairmont.
Minimum: 40
Cost: $66.00 per person

Tuesday, April 25
Home Dinners
5:45 - 9:00 pm
Celebrate Southern Hospitality at its finest at the homes of
local alumnae.
Dress: Casual
Departure: At 5:45 pm from the Fairmont
Cost: Included in registration. No extra tickets will be
sold.

Wednesday, April 26
Twilight Dinner at Houmas House
4:30 to 10:00 pm
Houmas House, one of the most palatial plantations on River
Road, derives its name from the Houmas Indians who originally held this strip of land. The Greek revival mansion, built in 1840, and nestled amid moss-covered oaks, magnolias and sweet olive, affords a commanding view. The house has been thoroughly restored with period antiques and museum pieces. In addition to experiencing fine architecture, outstanding furnishings and beautiful gardens, guests will enjoy dinner on the lawn.
Dress: Casual
Departure: 4:30 pm from the Fairmont Hotel
Minimum: 200 people
Cost: $88.00 per person

Thursday, April 27
5:00 – 6:00 pm
Young Alumnae /i Party at the Rosary
6:00 pm $ transportation provided to the Fairmont
Cost: Included in registration fee

Farewell International Gala sponsored by Canada
7:30 – 10:30 pm
Fairmont Grand Ballroom
Cost: Included in registration fee
Dress: Native dress preferred

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