Homecoming 2008

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Schedule of Event s

Thursday (Nov. 6)

6:30 p.m. Bus departs the Radisson for SMU
7:00 p.m. Alumni Band Rehearsal
8:30 p.m. Bus departs SMU for the Radisson
8:45 p.m. Welcome Reception at Trinity Hall in Mockingbird Station
Trinity Hall, on the second floor of Mockingbird Station at Central and Mockingbird, is a short walk from the Radisson.

The address is 5321 E. Mockingbird Lane. 214-887-3600.
The Diamond M Club (DMC) will provide appetizers.
20 oz. Guiness and Harp will be specially priced at $4.25 per pint.

Friday (Nov. 7)

11:30 a.m. Bus departs Radisson for Campisi's
12:00 p.m. Luncheon at Campisi's
Price is $10.00 for DMC members.  Non-members price is $15.00.
Payment can be made onsite at Campisi’s or any other DMC Homecoming event.
For those driving, please park across Mockingbird at the Kroger.

2:00 p.m. Bus departs Campisi's for the Radisson
4:00 p.m. Bus departs the Radisson for SMU
4:30 p.m. Heritage Hall Reception
Heritage Hall is located in Ford Stadium on the SMU campus.
Price is $10.00 for both DMC members and non-members.
Price includes appetizers and two beverage tickets.

5:30 p.m. Tour of New Band Hall Space in Dedman Center
6:00 p.m. Pep Rally at Doak Walker Plaza
7:30 p.m. 76th Annual Pigskin Revue at McFarlin Auditorium
Pre-purchased tickets will be available at the box office.
9:00 p.m. Bus departs McFarlin for the Radisson
9:00 p.m. Post-Pigskin Reception at the Radisson
The DMC reception will be located in Salon I/II.
Price is $15.00 for DMC members.  Non-members price is $20.00
Price includes food and a beverage ticket.

Saturday (Nov. 8)

8:00 a.m. Bus departs the Radisson for SMU
General Boulevard Information
The DMC's tent is located at the corner of Bishop and Binkley.
For those driving, free parking is available in the DART lot at Mockingbird and Central.
Shuttle buses provide free transportation to campus from the DART lot.
The DMC will provide non-alcoholic beverages and cups.  Beer and wine can be brought to the Boulevard.
Glass containers are not allowed and beverages must be poured into a cup when consumed.
For those wishing to perform with the Alumni Band, please wear alumni band red polo or red shirt.  Khaki pants preferred.

8:30 a.m. Breakfast on the Boulevard
There is no charge for breakfast.
10:00 a.m. Joint Rehearsal with the Mustang Band
11:00 a.m. BBQ Lunch for Mustang Band Alums
There is no charge for DMC members (and family).  Price for non-members is $5.00.

12:00 p.m. BBQ Lunch for Mustang Band Members
The DMC provides free lunch and beverages for all current Mustang Band members.

12:30 p.m. Alumni Band Performance
1:30 p.m. Alumni Band Leads people on the Boulevard into the Stadium
2:00 p.m.  Homecoming Football Game: SMU/Memphis
Pre-purchased tickets in the DMC block, if not received earlier, can be picked up on the Boulevard.
A small number of tickets in the DMC block remain available.
Alumni will join the Mustang Band for a halftime performance recognizing the 50th anniversary of Coach’s arrival at SMU.
A special presentation will be made and the combined bands will play Old Devil Moon and Shanty Town.

6:15 p.m. Bus departs SMU (Band Hall area) for the Radisson
7:30 p.m. Dinner & Celebration at the Radisson
This event will be held in Salon I/II.
Price is $20.00 for DMC members.  Non-members price is $25.00
Price includes dinner and a beverage ticket.
Prior to Salon I/II opening we will gather in the hotel bar area for cocktails.
Dress is casual.

A special package rate is available for those wishing to attend all events. The form with pricing information is available at www.diamondmclub.net. You can bring the form with payment to any DMC event and give it to a DMC Board member. Board members will be present at all events. Payment for all DMC events or merchandise must be made by cash or check. For those wishing to join the Diamond M Club and help support the Mustang Band, brochures including pledge cards will be available at all Homecoming events. You may receive DMC member rates for all events once you fill out a pledge card.

Hotel Information

The Radisson Hotel Central Dallas is conveniently located across North Central Expressway from SMU. When making your reservation please reference the SMU Diamond M Club. The address and phone number is: 6060 North Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas  75206, 214-750-6060.

Another hotel option is the Courtyard Dallas Central Expressway, approximately 3.8 miles north of the Radisson. Please reference the SMU Diamond M Club when making your reservation. The address and phone is: 10325 North Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75231, 214-739-2500, 800-321-2211