AAN 60^th Anniversary Celebration

Sunday, April 13, 2008

6:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
McCormick Place West, Third Floor

Come celebrate six decades of progress in neurology with your Academy friends and colleagues at the 60^th Anniversary party. Enjoy live entertainment, an incredible buffet of Chicago favorites, and more.
 

Neurobowl®

AAN Past President Thomas R. Swift, MD, FAAN, hosts another year of competition by the best and brightest in neurology for the enviable Neurobowl title. This popular quiz show focuses on the process of neurological diagnosis with common and rare neurologic case histories, video clips, investigations, and movie segments. Seating is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
 

Second City Comedy Troupe

Chicago comedy troupe Second City makes its Annual Meeting debut! Laugh out loud at this two-hour show tailored for neurology. Second City's alumni have gone on to become stars of movies and television, and garner awards galore. Notable grads include: John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray, John Candy, Mike Myers, Tina Fey, Steve Carell, and Stephen Colbert. This is sure to be a laugh riot—but seating is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis—so get there early!
 

Neuro Idol

The AAN is looking for performers for this year's Neuro Idol. Neuro Idol is a cabaret-style show that features musical performances by our very own members. If you have any hidden musical talents and would like to showcase them at the 60^th Anniversary Celebration, please contact Kris Fridgen at kfridgen@aan.com or (651) 695-2726.

Neuro Idol will take place during the 2008 Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL. The show is scheduled for Sunday, April 13 from 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. during the AAN 60^th Anniversary Party.
 

Neuro Theater

Theater buffs will enjoy this new highlight of the Opening Party—Neuro Theater, featuring two short plays dramatizing neurologic disorders. These works originally appeared off-Broadway in 2006 in the first-ever theater festival devoted to neurology. Each play runs for an hour with a brief intermission in between. Come be moved by these entertaining and provocative works that encapsulate the essence of neurologic disorders and vividly convey the complex nature of the human nervous system. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
 

Music of the Decades

There's something for everyone this year with "Music of the Decades," an extravaganza spanning a century of popular tunes. Beginning at 8:00 p.m., each hour will highlight hits from every era–from the 40s to the present. Come swing dance to the classics, twist to the oldies, or do the hustle to some all-time favorites. The night begins with the greatest hits from the 40s and 50s, from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; the 60s and 70s, from 9:00 p.m to 10:00 p.m.; and the 80s to the present from 10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. A professional DJ provides the tunes—you provide the dancing shoes!

Dance Contest! Don't miss the opportunity to show us what you've got! Register in one or all of the dance categories. Pull out your dancing shoes, pick your partner, and clear a space on the mantel for your trophy! Contact Judy Larson at jlarson@aan.com for more information and to register for the contest.
 

Silent Auction

Bid on exciting items and help raise support for research in neurology. Prizes include fine art, wines, event tickets, electronics, toys, and more. Proceeds go to fund clinical research training fellowships in neurology.