November 5-8, 1998
PROGRAM INFORMATION
The Byzantine Studies Conference is an annual forum for the presentation
and discussion of papers embodying the current research on all aspects of
Byzantine history and culture. All sessions will be held at the
University of Kentucky Student Center, located about one mile from the
Radisson Plaza Hotel. See enclosed map for locations.
REGISTRATION FEE
The registration fee includes all sessions and conference materials, all
refreshment breaks, two receptions (Thursday and Friday), and transporta- tion
between the Radisson and the conference sessions at the UK campus.
$65 Early Fee: (received by Oct 15)
$75 Late Fee: (received after Oct 15)
$15 Independent Scholars or
Graduate Students
REFUNDS
Registration fees will be refunded in full if written notification of
withdrawal is postmarked or faxed to UK Conferences & Institutes
(see reverse side for address and fax number) by October 22, 1998.
A $25 administrative fee will be charged to all requests for refunds
after October 22. Sorry, no refunds for the business lunch or banquet
after October 22.
MEMBERSHIP DUES
If you have paid your membership dues through 1998, an 8 or higher will
appear as the last number on the top of your mailing label and no
membership dues are required.
If the last number of your mailing label is 7 or lower, please remit your
membership dues with your registration fees.
$20 Regular Membership
$10 Independent Scholar or
Graduate Student
LEXINGTON
Lexington, in the heart of the Bluegrass region of Kentucky, is the horse
capital of the world. Every aspect of the horse world can be found in
Lexington. With a population of 235,000, the Lexington metropolitan area
offers the cultural advantages of a large city with easy access to beauti- ful
rolling hills. The downtown area has shops, museums, parks and restaurants
to entertain visitors. The University of Kentucky's 716-acre campus is
located just south of downtown Lexington.
TRAVEL TO LEXINGTON
Lexington is easily accessible by car or plane and is situated at the
intersection of two major interstate highways: I-75 and I-64. Although
the Lexington Blue Grass Airport is served by many airlines, the
Cincinnati and Louisville airports are only an 80-minute drive from
Lexington.
RADISSON PLAZA HOTEL
Located in the heart of downtown Lexington, the Radisson is about one
mile from the University of Kentucky campus and a ten-minute drive
from Lexington's Blue Grass Airport. The Radisson, a President's Award
winning hotel for excellence in service and luxurious facilities,
offers an indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, exercise room, free airport
limousine service, free self-parking in an enclosed garage, valet service, restaurant, and wheelchair-accessible rooms.
For reservations, call the Radisson at 1-800-333-3333 or (606) 231-9000.
Be sure to mention the Byzantine Studies Conference in order to receive
the special rate. Reservations must be made by the cut-off date in order
to guarantee the special rate. The Byzantine Studies Conference will
provide bus transportation from the Radisson to the UK campus and return.
Room Rates: $82 single, double, triple or quad
Cut-Off Date: October 5, 1998
SPECIAL EVENTS
Opening Reception
The opening reception will be held Thursday evening from 6:00-9:00 pm
at the Radisson Plaza Hotel. Refreshments and cash bar.
Friday Reception The Friday evening reception will be held from 7:00-
9:30 pm at the Hunt-Morgan
House, a Federal period town house built in 1814, located in the midst of
the antebellum splendor of Gratz Park in historic downtown Lexington, a few
blocks from the Radisson. The house features a three-story cantilevered staircase, garden, walled courtyard and the museum's collection of fine
Kentucky furniture, 19th century portraits, and porcelains. Hors
d'oeuvres and cash bar. Dinner on your own.
Business Lunch
The annual business lunch will be held Saturday at the University of
Kentucky Student Center. Cost is $12; please complete the appropriate
line on the registration form. All reservations for the business
lunch must be made by October 15; sorry, no refunds will be given
after October 22.
Banquet
The Banquet will be held Saturday evening at 7:00 pm at the Headley-
Whitney Museum, a diversified collection of fine arts which includes
the Jewel Room, Shell Grotto, and the Oriental Gallery. Guests will
have the opportunity to visit portions of the museum during the evening. Cost: $35. The cost of the banquet includes round-trip transportation between the Radisson and the Headley-Whitney Museum. Please complete
the appropriate line on the registration form. All reservations for
the banquet must be made by October 15; sorry, no refunds will be given
after October 22.
Tours
Tours of the Bluegrass region are being offered on Thursday afternoon
through a local tour agency. See the separate enclosure for
registration and additional information about the tours.
LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS
Alice Christ
Art Department
207 Fine Arts Bldg.,
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506-0022
Phone: (606) 252-4830
FAX: (606) 257-3042
E-mail: atchri00@ukcc.uky.edu.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Claudia Rapp
History Department JC 7R
University of California
405 Hilgard Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90024-1473
Phone: (909) 624-2176
FAX: (310) 206-9630
E-mail: rapp@history.ucla.edu.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Conferences and Institutes
218 Peterson Service Building
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506-0005
Phone: (606) 257-3929
FAX: (606) 323-8522
E-mail: mstoch@pop.uky.edu
REGISTRATION FORM
Byzantine Studies Conference
November 5-8, 1998
FIRST Name LAST Name
Nickname (for nametag):
Institution:
Address:
Phone: FAX: E-mail:
REGISTRATION FEE: $___________
_____$65 EARLY FEE: (received by October 15)
_____$75 LATE FEE: (received after October 15)
_____$15 Independent Scholars or Graduate Students
MEMBERSHIP DUES: $___________
If you have paid your membership dues through 1998, an 8 or higher will
appear as the last number on the top of your mailing label and no member- ship dues are required
If the last number of your mailing label is 7 or lower, please remit your
membership dues with your registration fees.
$20 Regular Membership
$10 Independent Scholar or Graduate Student
OPTIONS:
$12 Business Lunch (Saturday) $___________
$35 Banquet (Saturday) $___________
Vegetarian Meal Preferred for: _____Business Lunch ____Banquet
$0 I plan to attend the Thursday Reception _____Yes _____No
$0 I plan to attend the Friday Reception _____Yes _____No
GRAND TOTAL: $___________
PAYMENT INFORMATION:
_____Check enclosed payable to Byzantine Studies Conference
_____Purchase Order #
_____VISA _____Mastercard
Account #__________-__________-__________-__________
Expiration Date:______/______ Signature__________________________________
Please indicate any special needs here:
Return this form to:
Conferences and Institutes, 218 Peterson Service Building,
University of Kentucky,
Lexington, KY 40506-0005.
FAX: (606) 323-8522 Phone: (606) 257-3929.
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour I: Bluegrass Country
Thursday, November 5
1:30 to 4:30 pm
Enjoy an afternoon of sightseeing through the Bluegrass where you'll see
rolling pastures and famous horse farms such as Calumet, Manchester, Buck- ram Oak, and
others, with a stop at a private horse farm. Tour also includes
Keeneland Race Course, the Man O'War statue at the Kentucky Horse Park, and a
driving tour of historic downtown Lexington. Cost: $16 per person. Price
includes transportation, guide, all admission fees (where applicable), tax- es
and gratuities.
Tour II: Taste of Kentucky Tour
Thursday, November 5
1:30 to 5:00 pm
Visit Old Kentucky Chocolates where award-winning bourbon chocolates are
made, and see the equipment and process first hand -- with lots of samples too! Our
next stop will be at Labrot & Graham distillery, the oldest distillery site
in Kentucky, where you'll see the process of fermenting, brewing, bottling and
aging of a variety of bourbons. Cost: $16 per person. Price includes
transportation, guide, all admission fees (where applicable), taxes and
gratuities.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Detach and Mail to Blue Grass Tours _ _ _ _
TOUR REGISTRATION
Byzantine Studies Conference
Name:
Address:
Phone: FAX:
TOUR I: Bluegrass Country $16 X ______# of tickets =
$___________
TOUR II: Taste of Kentucky Tour $16 x _______# of tickets =
$___________
GRAND TOTAL $___________
Full payment is required to reserve your space(s). Tour registrations must
be received by October 15. Prices are based on 42 per motorcoach. Blue Grass
Tours may increase the fee or cancel the tour if less than 42 people
register for each tour; you will be notified in advance in either case.
Blue Grass Tours will issue a full refund with 48 hours advance notice and will refund all
fees in the event of cancellation due to insufficient numbers.
PAYMENT INFORMATION:
_____Check enclosed payable to Blue Grass Tours
_____VISA _____Mastercard
Account #__________-__________-__________-__________
Expiration Date:______/______ Signature__________________________________
Return this form to:
Blue Grass Tours and Charter, PO Box 1176, Lexington, KY 40589
FAX: (606) 255-4748 Phone: (606) 252-5744