frequently asked questions
I'm not a music major; will the conference go over my head?
Music fans of all backgrounds will be able to understand and enjoy the conference. Participants cover a range of topics. Some tell stories about what it was like to work, play and socialize with the honoree while others discuss the honoree's music and cultural impact.
At the end of the day attendees walk away with new insights regarding not only the musician and his legacy but also the life and times in which he performed. Overall the conference offers a rare glimpse into the life of the honoree through the eyes of those who knew him personally and through the research of who studied his music.
What will be served for lunch?
Typically the lunch menu is reflective of the region in which the honoree was raised. Past events celebrating honorees from the south have included comfort foods ranging from barbecue to fried chicken.
I would like to attend the conference but I am unable to stay for the whole day. Is that a problem?
If you have to leave early, simply try to leave during one of the breaks between sessions so as to not disturb the other attendees.
I'm coming to the conference from out of town. Could you give me more detailed directions?
Detailed directions to campus—for those arriving by air, bus, car or train—are available on the Visit Case Western Reserve Web site.
I'm attending the concert Saturday night. How do I get to the State Theater from Case Western Reserve University?
The State Theatre is located four miles west of Case Western Reserve University on Euclid Avenue. You can take Euclid Avenue by car to downtown Cleveland and park in the PlayhouseSquare parking garage, which is also located on Euclid Avenue.
The RTA HealthLine also provides a fast, easy way to get downtown. You can catch the bus at a number of westbound locations on Euclid Avenue and exit at the Playhouse Square stops in Cleveland. Tickets are available for purchase at most HealthLine boarding stations. For more information, visit the RTA HealthLine Web site.