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2009 Convention Information
July 9-11, 2009
Red Wing, MN
The RWCS Newsletter has hit the streets with all the Convention news, exciting auctions, and other information. So you can plan your Convention events in advance here is the latest information on Education Sessions, Kids View, Show and Sale, and so much more!
EDUCATION INFO:
Schedule Grid : Find out who is speaking and when on Friday, July 10
Session Descriptions and Speaker Bios : Learn more about speakers and topics
Kids View: Tenth Anniversary – Brought to you by the number 10: Check out the exciting events for the children at convention. They are celebrating 10 years of educating our young members.
Show and Sale Floor Plan : Over 150 sellers have contracted for tables at the Convention this year. You are sure to find something for your collection. Open to registered members at 9:00 a.m. sharp! The public is welcome at 10:30 a.m.
For those coming early to convention we have a number of events going on in the Community you don’t want to miss!
4th of July Central Park Band Shell – Celebrate the 4th of July and Grand Opening of the new band shell in Central Park located between East and West Avenue. Beginning at 3:30 p.m. in the park there will be music, food, and fun for everyone.
Schedule of events is as follows:
3:30 pm Welcome, Mayor John Howe
3:45 pm Hits from Fiddle on the Roof presented by The Phoenix Theatre
5:00 pm Rosanne Cash Duo
6:45 pm Roomful of Blues
8:45 pm Sheldon Theatre Brass Band
Cinema under the Stars: Following the 4th of July fireworks there will be a free showing of Independence Day (rated PG-13) in Bay Point Park. Click here to learn more.
RWCS Foundation Street Sale: On Sunday, July 5th, Downtown Red Wing is the annual street sale featuring many dealers selling antiques.
Concerts in the Park: On Wednesday, July 8 the Red Wing Arts Association will kick off their FREE summer concert series in Central Park at the New Band Shell. Performing during Convention Week is "Generation II Big Band." Step back and come and hear this great music performance beginning at 7:00 pm. Click here to learn more.
Don’t forget about those auctions advertised in the newsletter. Click here to learn more.