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REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE

Glorious American Music of the 30's and 40's

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Itinerary for May 5 — May 8, 2013

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Type: Hotel

 Description: All suites hotel

Contact info:
34 Wilmington Avenue
Rehoboth Beach, DC 19971 USA
phone: 800-227-5788
web: www.brightonsuites.com

Room amenities: Separate living room with full size sleep sofa; wet bar with refrigerator/freezer, microwave, hairdryer and coffee maker; two televisions with premium cable; data port phones; indoor pool; exercise ad changing rooms. Free Wireless Internet Access throughout hotel.

Facility amenities: Heated indoor pool; exercise room, Free Wireless Internet Access Throughout Hotel

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: Varies.
Contact hotel for rates/availability.

Check in time: 3:30 PM

Day One: Sunday, May 05 - Orientation/"Come Swing with Me!" 
Afternoon: Meeting in conference room for warm greetings and orientation

Dinner: Hotel Dining

Evening: Come Swing with Me! Catch the hits - a concert!

Lodging: Brighton Suites Hotel

Meals Included: Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Description: All suites hotel

Contact info:
34 Wilmington Avenue
Rehoboth Beach, DC 19971 USA
phone: 800-227-5788
web: www.brightonsuites.com

Room amenities: Separate living room with full size sleep sofa; wet bar with refrigerator/freezer, microwave, hairdryer and coffee maker; two televisions with premium cable; data port phones; indoor pool; exercise ad changing rooms. Free Wireless Internet Access throughout hotel.

Facility amenities: Heated indoor pool; exercise room, Free Wireless Internet Access Throughout Hotel

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: Varies.
Contact hotel for rates/availability.

Check in time: 3:30 PM

Day Two: Monday, May 06 - Glorious American Musical/Swing!/"Echoes of Harlem" 
Breakfast: Hotel Dining

Morning: Music comes alive with CD's and DVD's - Excerpts, behind the scenes, lively discussion.

Lunch: Hotel Cafe

Afternoon: Swing! History, Nostalgia, Lively Tunes!

Dinner: Delicious Local Restaurant

Evening: What's in a Song? Have fun with your favorites - the best of the 20th Century!

Lodging: Brighton Suites Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Description: All suites hotel

Contact info:
34 Wilmington Avenue
Rehoboth Beach, DC 19971 USA
phone: 800-227-5788
web: www.brightonsuites.com

Room amenities: Separate living room with full size sleep sofa; wet bar with refrigerator/freezer, microwave, hairdryer and coffee maker; two televisions with premium cable; data port phones; indoor pool; exercise ad changing rooms. Free Wireless Internet Access throughout hotel.

Facility amenities: Heated indoor pool; exercise room, Free Wireless Internet Access Throughout Hotel

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: Varies.
Contact hotel for rates/availability.

Check in time: 3:30 PM

Day Three: Tuesday, May 07 - Historic Rehoboth/Big Bands and Their Soloists 
Breakfast: Hotel Dining

Morning: Historic Rehoboth - "Walk and Talk" - Methodist Campground to Vacation Mecca. How to build a production at local theatre.

Lunch: Local Restaurant

Afternoon: Presentation by Instructor covering the history of "The Early Big Bands". Instructor to highlight Life and Career of Benny Goodman

Dinner: Hotel Dining

Evening: Enjoy the smooth sounds of our talented band!

Lodging: Brighton Suites Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Four: Wednesday, May 08 - Benny Goodman era, Building a Play 
Breakfast: Hotel Dining

Morning: Instruction - Music Lively Entertainment - Program ends at 11:00 a.m.

Meals Included: Breakfast


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