Excursions: Heard Museum Tequila Tasting and Free Tour of Cronkite School

Heard Museum Tour, Reception and Tequila Tasting Friday, 25 May 2012  7:00-9:30pm Price: $35.00 per person Visit the exquisite and exclusive surroundings of the Heard Museum for an evening of art and tequila tasting complimented by a variety of southwestern hors d’oeuvres. Make your way station-to-station to compare the best tequilas from the region and beyond. Participants will also have the opportunity to.explore the comprehensive collections, intriguing exhibitions, and  magnificent American Indian artwork displayed in this resplendent world class museum. The Heard Museum, the adobe-style building built in 1929 as the home of Dwight and Marie Heard, is nestled on a tree-lined street in the heart of Phoenix. The internationally acclaimed Museum is one of the best places to experience and learn about the fascinating cultures and art of Native Americans of the Southwest. The Spanish Colonial-style architecture of the Museum and its arched walkways, spacious galleries, museum store, outdoor bricked patios and fountains,  and lush desert landscapes add to the rich Southwestern experience that awaits you. L Transportation to and from the museum will be provided. The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication 5 Available Tour Options: Friday, 25 May – 3:00pm-4:15pm Saturday, 26 May – 10:30am-11:45am and 3:15pm-4:30pm Sunday, 27 May – 10:30am-11:45am and 3:00pm-4:15pm The Cronkite School will be offering 45-minute tours of its state-of-the-art facility, which is a three-minute walk from the convention hotel. Highlights of the tour include the First Amendment Forum, New Media Innovation Lab, state-of-the-art television studios and control rooms, digital editing suites, student newsrooms, and a gallery that features journalism artifacts, including items from Mr. Cronkite’s office. There is a 25 person limit per tour.