I wonder if I should attempt to get the following book autographed by G.K. 
Man, I’m kind of bummed that I have no affiliation with anyone playing in this event. I’d tag along just to see Kasparov speak.
There is no requirement that you be there as a player, parent, coach or other person involved in the main tournament.
There will be lectures and simuls you can attend, a ‘Family & Friends’ side tournament, a bookstore/vendor area, etc.
In addition to the top players who will be there, Astronaut Greg Chamitoff will be there. Dr. Chamitoff has been playing in the first ‘Earth vs Space’ match since last fall, when he was aboard the International Space Station. He has since returned to Earth but is continuing to make his moves. The students at Stevenson Elementary School in Bellevue WA select the candidate moves, which are then voted upon by fellow Earthlings.
LMAO!!! 
I’m not sure he’d be too thrilled with that choice.
Are you going to Nashville?
Yes I am. I am assuming you are too. If so perhaps we may get paired in the parents and friends event.
I’ll be there, and will play in the Parents&Friends. I can add Tennessee to my states played list. That would be cool. We’d have something to mutually blog about. I’ve been paired against several fellow bloggers in the past year.