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Tuesday, April 5, 2016 Opening Reception 6-‐8 p.m.-‐ Omni Rooftop Pool Join us Tuesday evening as we kick off our 27th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. Wednesday, April 6, 2016 JAX Photo Walking Tour 2-‐4 p.m.-‐ Meet in hotel lobby Join us in an eye-‐opening tour of Downtown Jacksonville. Newbie and experienced photographers welcome. Please bring a camera or your smartphone for creative photo tips and a Jacksonville history lesson. Weather permitting. Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Art at the Main Library Downtown 4:45 p.m. 1st Tour-‐ Meet in hotel lobby 5:30 p.m. 2nd Tour-‐ Meet in hotel lobby There’s a lot to see at the new library downtown. Even the most sophisticated art taste will find something to satisfy it at the grand new building which opened to the public on November 12, 2005. There is something of interest on every level that will appeal to patrons who step inside the structure, which occupies almost one full city block of downtown Jacksonville.
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Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Art Walk 5 p.m.-‐ Hemming Park/Laura St, on own Held each month from 5-‐9 p.m.—rain or shine—the monthly First Wednesday Art Walk spans more than 15 blocks that includes more than 40 galleries, museums, cultural venues, restaurants, bars and businesses, plus dozens of artists in Hemming Park, street performers and live music. You may meet with the groups going on the library tours as it is in the same area at 4:45 or 5:30 p.m.
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Thursday, April 7, 2016 Bridge Walk 6:30 a.m.-‐ Meet in hotel lobby Wake up in the morning in Downtown JAX! Join us as we make a loop across the St. Johns River using the Main Street and Acosta bridges. Walking the bridges is a very popular Downtown exercise routine with its beautiful skyline views. Approximately 2 miles, weather permitting. Thursday, April 7, 2016 Sally Corporation 8 a.m.-‐ Meet in hotel lobby Established in 1977, Sally Corporation is The Great American Dark Ride Company. Discover the fun, fantasy and excitement in their interactive, classic, and haunted dark ride adventures. 30 people max. Please email megan.clark@fscj.edu to reserve your space.
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Downtown Areas of Interest: Jacksonville Landing Nestled along the gorgeous St. Johns River in Downtown Jacksonville, The Jacksonville Landing is home to year-‐round entertainment, a wide variety of waterfront dining options and an inside shopping mall all of which are sure to complete an afternoon or evening of fun. Sweet Pete’s Sweet Pete's is a chocolate and candy store featured on The Profit where you can buy gourmet candy or eat in the full service French/Southern inspired restaurant, The Candy Apple Café. Perfect for the epicurean candy enthusiast! MOCA The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville is located in the heart of downtown Jacksonville. Focusing on exhibiting and collecting art created since 1960, the Museum displays the works of national and international artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. MOCA Jacksonville is one of the Southeast’s largest museums of modern and contemporary art. MOCA is free Wednesday evening during Art Walk.