Social Activities and Events

Exciting Networking Activities and Tours!

We have created an outstanding optional tour program for your guests in Aurora at this year’s Global Congress!  This year’s events will give you a small sampling so you can get to know more about our host city and the surrounding area. Peruse these curated activities and sign up in advance. Tours are subject to cancellation if minimums are not met.   Please note, events should be purchased during the registration process, however, you can also modify or add these events to your registration by simply following the link in your registration confirmation letter. 

If you are having problems adding an event to your existing registration, please contact Gerardo Galindo by phone or email below.

By Phone:  714-503-6200 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm PST).
By email:   Gerardo Galindo at ggalindo@aagl.org.

Craft Beer Tour

Enjoy some of Aurora’s delicious craft beers and loads of entertainment at Aurora’s finest breweries – Bent Barley Brewing Company and Cheluna Brewery at Stanley Marketplace all aboard our very own trolley bus. You will receive a behind-the-scenes experience and see firsthand what makes each of these breweries so unique. This tour will also include a crash course in the history of brewing, beer tastings, and plenty of fun. Tour subject to cancellation if minimum is not met.

Date:

Friday, December 2, 2022

Time:

1:30 pm – 5:30 pm MT

Price:

$85 per person

Register

Schedule

1:20pmTrolley arrives at Gaylord Rockies
1:30pmDepart Gaylord Rockies for Bent Brewery. Bent Barley Brewing Company is an idea several years in the making, to provide quality beers to the Southeast Aurora area. Started by two friends and coworkers, Mark Job and Paul Dampier, who share a love of homebrewing, enjoying great beers with friends, and an understanding that not all beer lovers live within walking distance of downtown! As a majority veteran-owned company, Bent Barley is committed to utilizing U.S. made equipment and ingredients, and providing support to our local community and businesses. We are a brewery tasting room, and are therefore focused on producing the best beer possible. As such, although we will have snacks available, we are not a restaurant. We encourage you to visit any of the several dozen nearby restaurants within the Southlands Mall and surrounding area. You are always welcome to bring outside food into our tasting room. Additionally, Monsoon (our neighbors with amazing Indian cuisine) will deliver right to the taproom. (https://www.bentbarley.com/about.html)
3:15pmDepart Bent Barley for Cheluna Brewery. ¡Bienvenidos! Welcome to Cheluna, the first Latin-owned and operated craft brewery in Colorado! Located in the Stanley Marketplace, Cheluna was created by Javi and Jen as a place of community inspired by Oaxaca, Mexico, the home of Javi’s grandparents. 5280 Magazine named Cheluna their Top of the Town 2017 Editor’s Choice for Best New Brewery! We are pleased to offer the talents of local musicians, in addition to a running group and a home brewer group. Be sure to check our Events page or our Facebook page for more details. One of the best things about spending time at Cheluna is the ability to bring in food from any of the Stanley Marketplace restaurants or have delivered right to your table. We are very pleased to offer both pretzels and spicy Spanish peanuts – just like you’d be served in a Oaxacan bar – free of charge. https://www.cheluna.com/about2
5:00pmDepart Cheluna Brewery for Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
5:30pmArrive at Gaylord Rockies

2nd Annual Karaoke Party: Music is Medicine

Come cheer on your colleagues at the Foundation of the AAGL’s 2nd Annual Music is Medicine Karaoke Party and FUNdraiser! Admission is free but space is limited! Reserve your space by registering for the Karaoke Party Guest List! All attendees are invited to sign-ups for karaoke!  Click here for more information!

Date:

Friday, December 2, 2022

Time:

8:30pm – Midnight MT

Price:

Complimentary, but space is limited to perform songs!  

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Stanley Marketplace Tour

Date

Saturday, December 3, 2022

Time:

12:00 noon – 4:30 pm MT

Price:

$50 pp

Register

Schedule

11:30amBus arrives at Gaylord Rockies
12:00pmGive your trip to Aurora a twist with a visit to Stanley Marketplace. Our exclusive shuttle will take you directly to Stanley Marketplace where you will be greeted by our personal “Stanley Marketplace guru” for a welcome and overview of this community offering over 50+ places to eat, drink, shop, play, explore, and (oh-so much) more. Before you explore the many stores, have lunch (on own) at one of the many eateries. For a list of restaurants click here: https://303magazine.com/2017/03/stanley-marketplace-restaurants-1/ Stanley Marketplace is a "must see" experience in Aurora. For more information on Stanley Marketplace copy and paste this link to your browser: https://stanleymarketplace.com/.
4:00pmDepart Stanley Marketplace for Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
4:30pmArrive at Gaylord Rockies Resort

Presidential Gala: An Evening of Elegance 

This year’s Gala, themed “Evening of Elegance” will be one for the books! This evening is a white-tie (or black-tie) optional affair. Attendees and guests are suggested to dress in white, but this is not required. We want for you to dress and feel your best and join us to party and dance the night away.

You will enjoy a full bar, assorted appetizers, dessert, coffee, “cabaret” style seating, and live music for the night.  Three drink tickets are included per ticket and a cash bar is available there after.  Make your trip to Colorado one to remember and join hundreds of your friends and colleagues for this special closing event. Attire: white-tie/black-tie optional. Pre-sale tickets are $195/each. On-site price, $245/each. Purchase your ticket(s) in advance for savings!

Date:

Saturday, December 3, 2022

Time:

8:00pm – 12 Midnight MT

Price:

$195-Individual/$245-Onsite

Register

After Hours Networking Lounge (Your name and logo here, as an exclusive Sponsor!)

Join us in the new After Hours Networking Lounge!  Keep the conversation going & connect with your fellow MIGS colleagues in our after-hours themed networking lounge! Make new friends, connect with old ones, share memories and discuss hot industry topics. Ambient entertainment, light snacks, coffee, and a cash bar will be available. All are invited to the After Hours Lounge and it will be open on Thursday, December 1st and Friday, December 2nd, from 10 pm – 12 am MT. 

Interested in sponsoring the networking lounge? Click here for this exclusive sponsorship opportunity!

 

Date

Thursday, December 1 and Friday, December 2, 2022

Time:

10:00 pm – 12:00 Midnight MT

Price:

Included with registration.

Tour Cancellation Policy

Brewery and Stanley Marketplace Tour cancellations must be submitted in writing and received on or before November 15, 2022, less a $40 cancellation fee.  Refunds cannot be granted after this date due to contractual obligations. Email to: registrations@aagl.org.