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GSA 2018 ANNUAL MEETING & EXPOSITION

Local Tours

The following local tours are open to all registered GSA Annual Meeting attendees and guests.
For short visits and historical tours, it is valuable to have an experienced and

knowledgeable tour guide to assist you as you explore the city. Our tour groups are small and
provide guests with an opportunity to ask questions and get off the beaten path!

101. Mimosas & a Masterpiece

Sun., 4 Nov., 9 a.m.–1 p.m. US$89; min. 20 participants.

Mimosa and a Masterpiece is an innovative and inspiring art
class that allows you to paint while sipping on a cocktail. A local
artist will guide you stroke-by-stroke through the process of com-
pleting a featured painting. The class is fun and energetic with
frequent breaks, lots of laughs, and no experience needed.
Afterward, attendees will enjoy retail therapy or dining options on
Mass Ave. with unique and historic shops, such as Silver in the
City, Sage Clothing Boutique, Arts A Poppin, and much more!

102. Indy Sampler

Mon., 5 Nov., 9 a.m.–noon. US$68; min. 20 participants. Jammin' on the Avenue Public Art. Photo courtesy of Drew Endicott Photography,
Visit Indy.
Guests will enjoy an in-depth sightseeing tour of Indianapolis,
including a bit of history and information on the city’s main 103. Wine and All That Jazz
attractions, restaurants, and citizens. Throughout the tour, guests
will be given an opportunity to ask questions of the well-trained Tues., 6 Nov., 1–3:30 p.m. US$59; min. 20 participants.
guides, who love interacting with attendees.
Surprising to many, Indianapolis has a deep jazz heritage, along
The Indy Sampler Tour includes one stop allowing guests a with roots and history of the Underground Railroad that went
stretch break and to experience one of Indy’s unique attractions. right through the heart of the city. Guests will learn more about
The planned stop for GSA will be at the Indianapolis Motor this heritage along Indiana Avenue in the near downtown area en
Speedway, where guests will get a glimpse into the rich racing route to the winery. WINE… Nothing is so simply satisfying, yet
history at this famed venue—home of the annual Indy 500, the so deliciously complex. For more than 25 years, the Chateau
largest one-day sporting event in the world. Thomas Winery has been celebrating this duality by crafting
some of the most delightful wines in the country. Guests will take
a cellar tour and participate in a wine tasting where they will
experience the wines of Indiana’s own Chateau Thomas Winery
while nibbling on fruit and cheese.

104. A True Tea Experience

Wed., 7 Nov., 12:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. US$85; min. 20 participants.

With a thirst for more customized experiences and a drive to
share the love of blending tea, HoiTEA ToiTEA has created an
opportunity for you to create your very own blend. Get educated
and be entertained. Take home your very own blend! You could
make multiple visits and leave with a different brew each time.
Never pretentious but always the proper amount of fun and blend-
ing guidance to create a tea that steeps to you! Smell the aromas,
taste the flavors, feel the warmth of your cup, and chat with other
tea lovers. Afterward, guests will enjoy the trendy, eclectic shops
and eateries in Broad Ripple Village, just steps away.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Photo courtesy of Visit Indy.

26 4–7 November 2018 • Indianapolis, Indiana, USA