Tuesday, April 20
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Furniture 500 Market Kick-off Party
Market Square Courtyard
Co-sponsored by NHFA, Nextel Wireless Communications and IFSA
Wednesday, April 21
7:15 – 8:30 a.m.
Grand opening of NHFA headquarters
3910 Tinsley Drive, Suite 101, High Point
Light breakfast, ribbon cutting, tour
4 – 6 p.m.
Furniture/Today Market Kickoff Party
J. Basul Nobles
6:30 p.m.
Graduation ceremonies
for the February 2004 class of IHFRA's Certified Home Furnishings Representative candidates
High Point Room, IHFC, 11th floor, Green Wing
Thursday, April 22
Breakfast
C&D Building
Mimosas, Bloody Marys, cappuccino, gourmet coffee, fresh juice, homemade bakery items, coffee cake, quiche and fruit
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Buyers Lunch
Featuring three different styles of New York-style pizza, salad and beverages
Hamilton Square
Complimentary buyer lunch
Hamilton Market
Gourmet pasta and salad lunches
Old Biscayne Designs
Suite 300, 330 N. Hamilton
4 – 6 p.m.
Wine and cheese
Floors 1-4, Showplace
Market Square Daiquiri Party
Market Square
Market Square Mezzanine Pizza Party
Market Square
Market Square & Suites at Market Square Party
4 – 7 p.m.
Bluegrass festival
Suites at Market Square
5 – 7 p.m.
Parker Southern co-hosting customer appreciation reception at Temple Inc.
Suite 210, South Court
220 N. Hamilton
Showroom grand-opening reception
David Francis Furniture
Suite 331, North Court, 200 N. Hamilton
6 p.m.
10th Annual Furniture Industry Awards Gala
honoring the NHFA's Retailers of the Year and the IHFRA Award recipients
IHFC ballroom
Co-sponsored by NHFA and IHFRA
6 p.m.
Reception and discussion, "Understanding the Female Furniture Shopper" with Elena Salij
Rowe Furniture, IHFC C-1058
Food and wine
6 – 8 p.m.
Home Accents Today Tent Party
Market Square Courtyard
Friday, April 23
Breakfast
C&D Building
Mimosas, Bloody Marys, cappuccino, gourmet coffee, fresh juice, homemade bakery items, coffee cake, quiche and fruit
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Buyers lunch
Hamilton Market
Buyers lunch
N.C.-style BBQ, featuring eastern and western N.C. varieties, BBQ chicken, lemonade and fixings
Hamilton Square
Lunch @ Plaza Suites
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Julia Wolfgang and Fleur De Lis
Serving sit-down bistro lunch.
Suite 314, South Court, 200 N. Hamilton
4 – 6 p.m.
Taste of C&D
Variety of foods, beverages and demonstrations by artisans and musicians.
4 – 6 p.m.
Wine and cheese
Floors 1-4, Showplace
4:30 – 6 p.m.
Cocktails
3rd floor, 330 N. Hamilton
Complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres prepared by the Painted Plate and sponsored by Hamilton Properties.
Complimentary cocktails
3rd floor, 300 N. Hamilton
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Complimentary bars featuring specialty drinks
IHFC Accessory floors 2,3 & 4
Kid's Choice Awards
4th floor, Showplace
Presented by Kids Today and Showplace Kids
5 – 7 p.m.
Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres
200 Steele
5 – 8 p.m.
Amy Howard Soiree
Suite 201, 330 N. Hamilton
Zocalo Party
Space 300, Hamilton Square
Emerson Et Cie
20th anniversary celebration
Suite 205, North Court, 200 N. Hamilton
Frederick Cooper's
Friday Night Party
Suite 302, South Court, 200 N. Hamilton
Nature's Gallery Cocktail Party
Suite 312, South Court, 200 N. Hamilton
Wildwood Lamps Cocktail Party
Suite 124, North Court, 200 N. Hamilton
6 p.m.
WithIt Courtyard Tent Party
Market Square Courtyard
Clay Metal & Stone new showroom party
C&D Building lobby
Robin Bruce & Dwell Magazine's "Let Us Inspire You" evening
Robin Bruce, IHFC C-1058
Blank canvases, a word-wall and a zen table-top sandbox, as well as paintbrushes will be provided. Bring your inner artist and unleash your creativity.
6 – 10 p.m.
Butler Specialty party
IHFC C-354
Food, drink, raffle tickets for prizes.
6:30 p.m.
Market Party at Innovation USA
Space 300, 220 Elm
Indiana Home Furnishings Club'ssocial and dinner party
High Point Country Club
$35.00 for representatives and $20.00 for dealers; RSVP to Susan Wright at SWSW855@cs.com
7 – 10 p.m.
Showplace After Hours
1st floor Atrium, Showplace
Dinner, drinks, dancing
Saturday, April 24
Breakfast
C&D Building
Mimosas, Bloody Marys, cappuccino, gourmet coffee, fresh juice, homemade bakery items, coffee cake, quiche and fruit.
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Plaza Suites brunch
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Buyers lunch
Hamilton Market
Buyers lunch
Hamilton Square
Soup and salad, featuring New England clam chowder, salad topped with salmon or chicken and beverage.
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Julia Wolfgang and Fleur De LisServing sit-down bistro lunch.
Suite 314, South Court, 200 N. Hamilton
4 – 6 p.m.
Market Square Daiquiri Party
Market Square
Market Square Mezzanine
Pizza Party
Market Square Mezzanine
Wine and cheese
Floors 1-4, Showplace
4 – 7 p.m.
Bluegrass festival
Suites at Market Square
4:30 – 6 p.m.
Cocktails
3rd floor, 330 N. Hamilton
Complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres prepared by the Painted Plate and sponsored by Hamilton Properties.
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Complimentary bar
IHFC Accessory Floors 2,3, & 4
5 – 7 p.m.
Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres
200 Steele
End Your Day on Elm
On the Plaza at 220 Elm
Live music, complimentary beverages and appetizers.
6 – 8 p.m.
Tri-State Furnishings Assn's complimentary hors d'oeuvres and cash bar
High Point Room, IHFC 11th floor, Green Wing
Sunday, April 25
Breakfast
C&D Building
Mimosas, Bloody Marys, cappuccino, gourmet coffee, fresh juice, homemade bakery items, coffee cake, quiche and fruit.
8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Sunday buyers breakfast
Full breakfast buffet is served featuring a variety of entrees, bread, pastries, coffees and tea. Pianist Jefferson Dalby and violinist Alan Mele will perform. Complimentary to buyers
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Buyers lunch
Hamilton Market
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Julia Wolfgang and Fleur De LisServing sit-down bistro lunch
Suite 314, South Court, 200 N. Hamilton
4 – 6 p.m.
Wine and cheese
Floors 1-4, Showplace
4:30 – 6 p.m.
Cocktails
3rd floor, 330 N. Hamilton
Complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres prepared by the Painted Plate and sponsored by Hamilton Properties.
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Complimentary bars
IHFC Accessory floors 2,3 & 4
4:30 – 8 p.m.
IHFC Super Sunday
Complimentary bars and hors d'oeuvres at 21 locations in showrooms.
6 – 8 p.m.
Progressive cocktail
Floors 1 – 5 Showplace
A different food and drink experience on every level.
Monday, April 26
Breakfast
C&D Building
Mimosas, Bloody Marys, cappuccino, gourmet coffee, fresh juice, homemade bakery items, coffee cake, quiche and fruit.
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Julia Wolfgang and Fleur De Lis
Serving sit-down bistro lunch
Suite 314, South Court, 200 N. Hamilton
3 – 5 p.m.
Wine and cheese
2nd floor lobby, Hamilton Square
4 – 6 p.m.
Wine and cheese
Floors 1-4, Showplace
4:30 – 6 p.m.
Cocktails
3rd floor, 330 N. Hamilton
Complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres prepared by the Painted Plate and sponsored by Hamilton Properties.
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Complimentary bar
IHFC Accessory Floors 2,3 & 4
6 – 8:30 p.m.
IHFRA Market Social
IHFC Green Wing, 11th floor, International Ballroom
Featuring Street Feet. Complimentary buffet and cocktails.
Tuesday, April 27
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Julia Wolfgang and Fleur De Lis
Serving sit-down bistro lunch
Suite 314, South Court, 200 N. Hamilton
4:30 – 6 p.m.
Cocktails
3rd floor, 330 N. Hamilton
Complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres prepared by the Painted Plate and sponsored by Hamilton Properties.
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Complimentary bar
IHFC Accessory Floors 2,3 & 4
6 – 9 p.m.
IHFC's buyers party
IHFC 11th floor, Green Wing, International Ballroom
Featuring Rob Massengale Band; buffet and cocktails. All IHFC buyer and exhibitor pass holders are invited as guests of IHFC.
Ongoing
Double Decker British Bus
Enjoy a ride on an authentic double-decker British bus. The bus has been converted to an open-air upper deck and runs a downtown market route from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday through Tuesday.
