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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
completing 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.
Guests will enjoy an in-depth sightseeing tour of Indianapolis,
including a bit of history and information on the city’s main Jammin' on the Avenue Public Art. Photo courtesy of Drew Endicott Photography,
attractions, restaurants, and citiz ens. Throughout the tour, guests Visit Indy.
will be given an opportunity to ask questions of the well-trained history at this famed venue—home of the annual Indy 500, the
guides, who love interacting with attendees. largest one-day sporting event in the world.
The Indy Sampler Tour includes one stop allowing guests a
stretch break and to experience one of Indy’s unique attractions. 103. Wine and All That Jazz
The planned stop for GSA will be at the Indianapolis Motor
Speedway, where guests will get a glimpse into the rich racing Tues., 6 Nov., 1–3:30 p.m. US$ 59; min. 20 participants.
Surprising to many, Indianapolis has a deep jaz z heritage,
along with roots and history of the Underground Railroad that
went right through the heart of the city. Guests will learn more
about this heritage along Indiana Avenue in the near downtown
area en route to the winery. WINE… Nothing is so simply satis-
fying, yet so deliciously complex. For more than 25 years, the
Chateau 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 customiz ed 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
Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Photo courtesy of Visit Indy. and eateries in Broad Ripple Village, just steps away.
28 4–7 November 2018 • Indianapolis, Indiana, USA