Thanks DV,
I'll send you a note with respect to Harlan's.
Just my .02 worth regarding Sunday events - - the past two years Sunday seems to be a 'wind down' day (blame it on the Raki

) and folks usually roll out in the early afternoon.
In my opinion, any Sunday event scheduled later than noon, and winding up any later than 2 will have limited participation from the travelers.
That said, what day would benefit the most from the funds and help from the local law? I'd vote Saturday evening, maybe a cruise through the downtown campus, past some night spots and ending up at the hotels, would be a big hit with the crowd. My guess is that there will be a group of crusin' Saturday night either way - so it would just lend a little more organization to the evening.