Social events on tap for Las Vegas Market

Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, July 14, 2011

LAS VEGAS - Attendees will find plenty of opportunities to socialize and dine at the Las Vegas Market, Aug. 1-5. Multi-day events are listed first and single-day events follow.

Monday, Aug. 1-Thursday, Aug. 4

8:30-10:30 a.m. - Gift + Home breakfast. Complimentary breakfast throughout the Gift + Home floors, sponsored by Gift + Home and World Market Center. A-3, 4, B-3, 4, 5, C-5, 6, 7, 8, 9.

Monday, Aug. 1-Wednesday, Aug. 3
3-5 p.m. - High tea. Enjoy complimentary tea sandwiches, cocktails and a selection of gourmet teas in the new Gift + Home area. Sponsored by Gift + Home and World Market Center. C-512

Tuesday, Aug. 2-Thursday, Aug. 4
Courtyard uber lounge. Ease your way into the evening with a refreshing beverage and a comfortable seat. 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; 5-7 p.m. Thursday. Grand Plaza

Monday, Aug. 1
11 a.m.-Noon - Meet Sports Illustrated supermodel, songwriter and fashion designer Sabrina Barnett for an autograph and photo session. Registered buyers will receive a free gift signed by Barnett during the event. C-524-65

5-6:30 p.m. - Join WithIt and Four Hands for a networking reception and earn a free membership to WithIt. Four Hands will pay one year of a retailer's membership dues to WithIt if they are a new customer to Four Hands at the Las Vegas Market. Four Hands also will have a drawing for the new Kelly Hoppen Ideas Book. Sponsored by WithIt. A-146

5-7 p.m. - Industry mixer. Join The Phillips Collection along with WithIt, the Sustainable Furnishings Council, The American Society of Furniture Designers, A.R.T. and the Young Home Furnishings Professionals for an evening of food, drink and fun. Sponsored by World Market Center and The Phillips Collection. A-202

6-8 p.m. - Up on the Roof Gift for Life reception. This inaugural charity event benefits DIFFA, the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS, and features cocktails, appetizers, live music, prizes and a view of the glittering Las Vegas skyline. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online at https://www.diffa.org/buy_tickets.asp?id=76. Sponsored by World Market Center, Gift + Home, and the Gift & Home Trade Assn. Skyview Terrace, floor 16, Building B

Tuesday, Aug. 2
4-6 p.m. - Vegas Kids reception. Youth buyers can enjoy complimentary cocktails and appetizers and find a fun place to relax and network with colleagues. Sponsored by World Market Center and Vegas Kids. Building C, floor 2

5-7 p.m. - Western Home Furnishings Assn. Next Generation Now reception. If you are part of a family business and/or a future leader in the home furnishings industry, Next Generation Now invites you to attend an informal reception. Listen as past members share how this peer group helped broaden their industry knowledge and business skills. Sponsored by WHFA. One Six Club, Building B, floor 16

Wednesday, Aug. 3
8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. - International buyer brunch. Sponsored by World Market Center. International Lounge, C-484

4-6 p.m. - Lodge Living reception. The tradition continues with this mingling of Lodge Living fans. Join us for cocktails and appetizers, C-1376