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Special Events TORONTO INTERNATIONAL JEWELLERY FESTIVAL Toronto International Jewellery Festival celebrates jewellery arts, metal arts and design from local, national and international participants. TIJF will showcase the city of Toronto in May as a hub of Canada's diverse jewellery sector with exhibitions and events that inspire the public to enrich their lives through jewellery. Over 25 exhibitions open during the Toronto SNAG conference! Get your TIJF catalogue and maps when you check in at the SNAG Registration Desk to help you navigate through the city's museums, galleries, and artists' studios during the Thursday night Exhibition Crawl or on your own time. Learn more: http://tijf.info/ Wednesday, May 15, 4:30–6:00pm Ontario Room GET READY, GET SET, GO! Is this your first time at a SNAG Conference? Make new connections, new friends and start your Meta-Mosaic experience off with an intimate and engaging social. A conference orientation and lively activities will lead into the pin swap and opening night reception. All are welcome! Wednesday, May 15, DIAMOND PIN SWAP + OPENING RECEPTION 6:00–8:00pm Did you know that Canada is the third largest diamond producer in the Canadian Room world? Let's celebrate the diamond! Join us for the 'Diamond' Pin Swap and bring your playful, clever, and inexpensive pins, and swap over hors d'oeuvres and drinks. The evening is all about expressing your multifaceted self, having fun and making new friends. This is SNAG's annual opening event and YOU make it one of the most memorable parties each year! Let your creativity sparkle and shine! Wednesday, May 15, 8:00pm–Midnight AFTER PARTY After the Pin Swap, join EVERYONE for a night on the town at Fionn MacCool's. Fionn MacCool's Located on one of Toronto's best outdoor patio strips and only a short 10 70 The Esplanade min jaunt from the hotel. Enjoy fine pub fare, socialize and dance to a live band. The first 200 guests will receive a $5 voucher for food and beverage. All attendees are welcome to meet at this local watering hole. Make new friends and rejuvenate old connections! Directions: Walk 3 blocks East on Front Street, turn right onto to Scott Street, and then turn left onto The Esplanade (#70). Thurs., May 16 & Fri., BOXED LUNCHES May 17 at 12:30pm Free boxed lunches will now be provided each day of the conference on Sat., May 18 at 12pm Thursday, Friday, and Saturday! Boxed lunches will include a sandwich Canadian Room Foyer or wrap, fruit or chips, and a drink. Lunches will replace the final night dinner, which you can enjoy on your own this year before returning for dessert and to dance the night away at our Great White North final party! 28