Social events set for High Point Market

Offer chances to relax with peers

Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, October 1, 2010

HIGH POINT — Social events set for the High Point Market will offer many chances to relax and meet with peers. Events happening on multiple days are listed first and those taking place on single days follow.

Saturday, Oct. 16-Thursday, Oct. 21
8-10 am. - Complimentary buyers breakfast. C&D Bistro

Saturday, Oct. 16-Wednesday, Oct. 20
8-10 a.m. - Complimentary buyers breakfast. Atrium on Main, Ellington's Bistro

8:30-10 a.m. - Buyers breakfast. Showplace, Atrium

11 a.m.-2 p.m. - Complimentary buyers lunch. Atrium on Main, Ellington's Bistro

4-5 p.m. -Afternoon social. C&D, all floors

4- 6 p.m. - Accessory floor parties. IHFC, Accessory floors 2, 3, 4

4:30-6:30 p.m. - Market Square & Suites and SALON Receptions at various locations throughout the Market Square Complex.

Saturday, Oct. 16-Tuesday, Oct. 19
8:30-10 a.m. - Champagne breakfast. 200 N. Hamilton, Courtyard

4-6 p.m. - Complimentary wine and cheese. Atrium on Main, Ellington's Bistro

6- 8 p.m. - Sunset of 3 afternoon social. Showplace, 3rd floor balcony

Sunday, Oct. 17-Wednesday, Oct. 20
8 a.m.-6 p.m. - IFDA Hospitality Suite is open to all International Furnishings and Design Assn. members and those interested in joining. Use the hospitality suite to relax and recharge, take meetings, as a quiet space to work, or to meet colleagues. IFDA is open to all professionals in the home furnishings and home decor industries. Membership information can be obtained at the hospitality suite. 200 Steele, 1st floor

Sunday, Oct. 17-Tuesday, Oct. 19
8:30-10 a.m. - Champagne breakfast. 330 N. Hamilton, Courtyard

4-6 p.m. - Pavilions beach parties in the IHFC, Pavilions on Main 3

 

Friday, Oct. 15

5:30 p.m. - Official Kick-off Party. Presented by Furniture/Today, High Point Market and the International Home Furnishings Center. IHFC, Commerce Lobby

Saturday, Oct. 16
11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. - Complimentary buyers lunch with NY Pizza. Hamilton Square, Courtyard

4-6 p.m. - Stirring Excitement martini parties at InterHall, IHFC 1st floor

5-7 p.m. - It Takes a Community network mixer with conversation, wine and hors d'oeuvres in the Phillips Collection showroom, IHFC C-202. Sponsored by five industry associations - WithIt, a women's leadership development network; the Sustainable Furnishings Council, the Young Home Furnishings Professionals, the Accessories Resource Team and the American Society of Furniture Designers.

6:30-8:30 p.m. - Market Block Party. The street will be closed to traffic and food, drinks and live entertainment will be presented by 220 Elm, C&D, Market Square & Suites and the High Point Market Authority. Sponsored by Furniture/Today and Home Accents Today. Corner of West Commerce and Elm

7:30-9:30 p.m. - Stars under the Stars featuring Rock the House Rave. Center Stage between Transportation Terminal and Showplace

Sunday, Oct. 17

11: 30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. - Complimentary buyers lunch with North Carolina barbecue. Hamilton Square, Courtyard

4-7 p.m. - Sunday Uptown party at Hamilton Properties, 200 N. Hamilton, 330 N. Hamilton showrooms, and the Hamilton/Wrenn Design District showrooms

5-7 p.m. - Sunday Uptown party at 200 Steele

5-7 p.m. - 220 Elm Blues Jam featuring the After House Blues Band and complimentary beverages and appetizers. 220 Elm plaza

5-6 p.m. - Afternoon socials. Showplace, 1st and 2nd floors

5:30-7:30 p.m. - InterHall 20th anniversary celebration. IHFC InterHall, 1st floor

6 p.m.-9:30 p.m. - American Furniture Hall of Fame induction banquet. 2010 nominees are Gerald Birnbach, Manuel Capó, Thomas Day, Darrell and Stella Harris, Michael and George Massood, and Bob Timberlake. Cocktail reception begins at 6:00 p.m. with dinner following at 7 p.m. Contact the American Furniture Hall of Fame Foundation for more information at (336) 882-5900 or banquet@furniturehalloffame.com. IHFC, Green Wing, 11th floor

7:30-9:30 p.m. - Stars under the Stars concert featuring Kansas. Center Stage between Transportation Terminal and Showplace

8-9 p.m. - Hush-Amazed party. It's back and darker than ever. The 4,000 square-foot-merchandising concept area explores the theme, "It's Only Real When It's Dark" with the wickedly fun fantasies of Mike Ferrell and his team of artists. Dark food, dark drinks and a side of dark humor. Suites at Market Square, 1st (top) floor

Monday, Oct. 18

11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. - Complimentary buyers lunch. Entree with Chef's Special Sauce. Hamilton Square, Courtyard

4-6 p.m. - Stirring Excitement martini parties at InterHall, IHFC, 1st floor

5-7 p.m. - Industry Tweetup at Century Furniture. Mix and mingle with three Savannah College of Art and Design finalists in Project UDesign - and cast your vote to determine which eco-friendly wing chair will be seen next on the production line. Hospitality and onsite voting sponsored by Cargill BiOH Polyols, Ultrasuede EcoDesign and Century Furniture. Market Square Ground, 500 Market Square

6 p.m. - Temptations Review concert and auction party at the AFD (Art & Frame Direct) showroom, 122 N. Hamilton.

6-10 p.m. - 15th annual Pinnacle Awards. Reception begins at 6 p.m. with dinner and the awards ceremony to follow. For more information, contact Christine Evans, ASFD executive director, at info@asfd.com or call (910) 576-1273. IHFC, Green Wing, 11th Floor ballroom

6-7:30 p.m. - International Visitor Welcome Reception. Showplace West, International Buyer Center

6-8 p.m. - Showplace 10th anniversary party. Showplace, Atrium

7-9 p.m. - Oktoberfest. German-influenced food, local brews and wine, and live entertainment inspire this classic autumn celebration. Market Square, Courtyard

 

7-9 p.m. - High Point Bowling-A.R.T. (Accessories Resource Team Inc.) Sign up for an evening of industry fun. Sponsored by IHFC. For more information, call (704) 376-4278 or e-mail sharonjdavisnc@earthlink.net. High Point Bowling Center, 309 W. Fairfield, High Point

7:30-9:30 p.m. - Stars under the Stars featuring Sleeping Booty. Center Stage between Transportation Terminal and Showplace

Tuesday, Oct. 19

8:30-9:30 a.m. - IFDA breakfast. All International Furnishings and Design Assn. members and guests are invited for breakfast in the Cafe at 200 Steele. Network with IFDA members from around the country and talk about market trends and business strategies with your professional peers. $10 per person and reservations are required. Contact Susan Connor, suzconnnor@aol.com. 200 Steele, Cafe

11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. - Complimentary buyers lunch featuring Taste of Italy. Hamilton Square, Courtyard

6-8 p.m. - International Home Furnishings Representatives Assn. Market Social. IHFC, Green Wing, 11th Floor ballroom

7-9 p.m. - Industry mixer. Meet for drinks, food, music and socializing with people from all aspects of the home furnishings industry. Market Square, Courtyard

Wednesday, Oct. 20
7-9 p.m. - Courtyard Cookout. Pull up a chair and kick back at the Market Square & Suites famous Courtyard Cookout. Connect with colleagues over dinner and drinks and enjoy live entertainment. Market Square, Courtyard