Final Five 2012!

Maguire University’s 50^th Anniversary Trip

The 2012 Final Five will be Maguire U’s 50^th appearance at the Final Four!! We have bought out the entire Le Marais Hotel in the French Quarter which has 64 sleeping rooms, 2 bars & a pool!!   Additionally, we have purchased 15 additional rooms at their sister hotel, Hotel Mazarin, just 1 block away.  If you want to be part of the traveling team for this monumental event don’t delay, we have just a handful of King rooms left and are sold out of Doubles.  Preference will be given to long time Maguire U students and alumni but we need your deposits as soon as possible.  For all the Freshman wishing to start matriculating at the University, get your deposits in as rooms will be given on a first come basis !!

Dates: March 30, 2012 to April 3, 2012

Maguire University Headquarters

Hotel Le Marais

717 Conti Street

New Orleans, LA  70130

http://www.hotellemarais.com/

Trip Cost – All payments are NOW DUE

4  Nights (beginning Friday March 30^th)
Single                           $ 1,850 total

Double                         $ 1,100 per person

Triple                           $ 890 per person

5  Nights (beginning Thursday March 29^th)

Single                       $ 2,050 total

Double                     $ 1,200 per person

Triple                       $ 955 per person

Extended Stay Rates negotiated for Maguire University Traveling Team

3/28  — Wednesday Night Rate is $171 per room including tax

3/27 & 4/3 – Tuesday Night Rates are $115 per room including tax

Payment Instructions

Make checks payable to Maguire University

Mail To:  Maguire University

6170 North Overhill Avenue

Chicago, IL 60631-1838

PLEASE INDICATE YOUR ROOMMATE AND NUMBER OF NIGHTS WITH PAYMENTS.  ALSO PROVIDE A PASSPORT PHOTO THAT WILL BE USED  TO CREATE YOUR MAGUIRE ID FOR ACCESS TO THE HOSPITALITY SUITE IN NOLA.

Please contact  Art Duffy or Meg Comer  with Questions.

Art Duffy                      asduffy@adcots.com (773) 255-9900

Meg Comer                 maguireu@me.com  (312)810-7120

NCAA Schedule of Events:  http://www.ncaa.com/championships/basketball-men/d1

Recommendations In and Around NOLA:

10 Big Easy Libations and Where to Find Them
New Orleans’ signature drinks are almost as famous as the nightlife bars and hot spots that make them:

1. Hurricane at Pat O’Brien’s
A sweet, juice-filled rum drink that is the most famous on Bourbon Street.

2. French 75 at the French 75 Bar at Arnaud’s
A potent cocktail made with gin, Champagne, lemon juice and sugar.

3. Ramos Gin Fizz at The Sazerac Bar in The Roosevelt New Orleans
New Orleans’ classic “morning after” drink is a frothy, sweet, ice-free gin cocktail that has been served since the 1880s.

4. Pimm’s Cup at the Napoleon House
A classic, refreshing cocktail that dates back to 1840 and features Pimm’s No. 1, lemonade and 7UP.

5. Sazerac at Swizzle Stick Bar in the Loew’s Hotel
The official cocktail of New Orleans is a mix of rye whiskey, bitters and absinthe.

6. The Absinthe House Frappé at Tujague’s
The signature cocktail is a simple concoction of absinthe, anisette and soda water.

7. The Vieux Carré at The Carousel Bar
A strong drink mixing whiskey, cognac and bitters, served on the rocks.

8. Brandy Milk Punch at Brennan’s
A milky brandy drink with a touch of nutmeg that’s perfect for brunch.

9. Café Brulot at Antoine’s
A flaming brandy coffee drink with a touch of cinnamon served at a restaurant that’s been in business since the Civil War days.

10. Hand Grenade at Tropical Isle
Theproprietors keep the ingredients of this neon green drink a secret, only calling it the most powerful cocktail on Bourbon Street. It comes served in a custom plastic yard glass, tinted green and shaped like a grenade at the bottom.