Greetings all,
Some months ago I announced a paleoartist dinner and meet-and-greet
for SVP, for which many of you replied. I apologize for the silence
since, as I have been negotiating a deal at a local restaurant.
We will hold the gathering on Monday, October 11th. It will be at
Las Velas on the Market Square starting at 7:30. The deal they are
giving us has turned out to be particularly good, however, so I am
opening the event to all comers from SVP. They can accommodate
about 120 people. The restaurant will be closed to the public and
reserved for SVP. There will be an open bar period for at least an
hour and half at the beginning of the event, possibly longer
(working on details now) and light food (unlimited, though). If you
want a heavier meal that evening, there are several excellent places
to get a large meal on the square, and then join us at the
restaurant. It is walkable from the conference locality.
There will be a table reserved for paleoartists to place out any
work they wish to share; if you will have prints for sale at the
meeting feel free to bring samples to the gathering at Las Velas.
We are also planning a special toast to Owen Lovejoy, who we hope to
have in attendance as a guest of honor. The owners of the
restaurant are also interested in doing a paleontology theme for a
new wing of the Children's Hospital here in Pittsburgh, and will be
interested to talk about the possibility of visuals with artists in
attendance.
I would also like to have a more quiet sit-down with just the
artists crowd (I have noted all the RSVPs so far) at some point; we
can meet on Monday prior to the gathering at Las Velas, or later in
the meeting. My apartment is relatively local to the meeting and
museum, as well, and so the possibility for a quiet meet and greet
with drinks is possible there during one of the evenings or
subsequent to the event for anyone staying after SVP.
I know many of you are on your way, or already in Pittsburgh. If
you want to reach me at short notice (likely given my short notice
to begin with) you can call me at the number listed below in my
signature; it is a cellular phone.
Cheers,
--Mike Habib
Michael Habib
Assistant Professor of Biology
Chatham University
Woodland Road, Pittsburgh PA 15232
Buhl Hall, Room 226A
mhabib@chatham.edu
(443) 280-0181