Market Square Sets April Education, Social Events

March 6, 2011  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Markets on March 7, 2011

Market Square & Suites has announced its educational and social events for High Point Furniture Market, April 2-7.

The new Antique & Design Center on Market Square's Ground and Mezzanine levels will host a series of complimentary seminars in Market Square Space M1 on the Mezzanine Level.

The Antique & Design Center Lecture Series kicks off with VandM.com's "Yearbook 2010-2011: Trend Forecast For The Antique and Home Decor Industry" on Monday, April 4, 2-3 p.m.; presented by Bill Indursky, co-founder of high-end antique, home furnishings, art, and jewelry shopping site VandM.com.

Tuesday will feature four educational sessions, starting at 10:30-11:45 a.m., when antique dealer and designer Charles Hanlon of Mayfair Antiques will present "Classic Elements of Modern Design."

Shayne Hart, principal of Guild Inc., will present "From Business to Brand: How to go from unlocking the doors to unlocking your potential," 2-3:15 p.m.

At 3:30-4:45 p.m., antiques dealer, appraiser and authenticator David Lindquist of Whitehall Antiques will present "Antique Furniture--What to Know Before You Buy."

Also at 3:30-4:45 p.m., Barbara Segal, founder of Interior Designer Chat will present "The Value of Social Media in Today's Design World."

The social line-up kicks off with the Antique & Design Center's opening night gala, Thursday, March 31, 5-8 p.m., ground floor of Market Square.

Market Square Courtyard's "Kick-Off" party will feature live music, food, beer and wine, Saturday, April 2, 7-9 p.m., Market Square Courtyard.

Courtyard Blast-to-the-Past will feature music from the '60's, food, beer and wine, Sunday, April 3, 7-9 p.m., Market Square Courtyard.
 
Eastern Accents and Elle Decor magazine will host the Eastern Accents Barclay Butera Lifestyle Launch Party, Monday, April 4, 6-8 p.m., SAMS G-1000.
 
Linwood Furniture & Market Square present "A Celebration of North Carolina Artisans" featuring North Carolina artisan wines, moonshine, smoked whole pig and BBQ chicken, North Carolina music and storytelling, Monday, April 4, 7-9 p.m., Market Square Courtyard.

Barbara Segal of Interior Design Chat will host "Designer Tweet-Up,"  Tuesday, April 5, 5-6 p.m., featuring refreshments and networking with all tweeters in town for High Point Market. Hashtag is #IntDesignerChat, and Twitter handle is @IntDesignerChat. Interior Designer Chat also has a LinkedIn Group for professional participants of its weekly Interior Designer Chat, and a facebook fanpage.

Market Square's "Spring Fling" Courtyard Party will feature live music, food, beer and wine, 7-9 p.m., Market Square Courtyard.
 
Market Square's Courtyard Cookout will include live entertainment, Wednesday, April 6, 7-9 p.m., Market Square Courtyard.

In addition, daily afternoon receptions with complimentary beer, wine and specialty drinks are set for April 2-6, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Suites at Market Square, SALON and Market Square.