Las Vegas Market Announces Events

December 1, 2011  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Las Vegas on December 2, 2011

Las Vegas Furniture Market has set social and entertainment events for its Jan. 30-Feb. 3 winter 2012 edition.

Festivities kick off in the Grand Plaza on Monday, Jan. 30, 6-8 p.m. with the "Food Truck Festival." Gourmet food trucks will offer sliders, meatballs, BBQ, pizza,  even and vegetarian fare. DJ Twin will spin tunes from the 50's and 60's.

Starting Tuesday, Jan. 31 through Thursday, Feb. 2, market-goers can break their fast in the Grand Plaza with "Grab 'n' Go Breakfast," complements of Las Vegas Market.

Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., the "Boogie Nights" party in the Grand Plaza, featuring the band Boogie Nights, will feature disco-era music, food, refreshments and cocktails.

Also on Tuesday, 4-6 p.m., the Made in USA Pavilion on the second floor of Building B will host "Party in the U.S.A.," with all-American fare including sliders, mac-n-cheese, desserts and signature cocktails to celebrate U.S.-made home furnishings, featuring vintage neon displays and restored antiques.

Monday, Jan. 30 through Thurs., Feb. 2, 4-6 p.m., select furniture floors (A6, A9, B7, C13 and C16) will offer happy hour with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, compliments of Las Vegas Market. 

Wednesday, Feb. 1, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., international buyers are invited to attend a breakfast and reception at the International Buyers Lounge, WMC-C484.

Also on Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., the Grand Plaza will host buyers for delectable desserts, smores, hot chocolate and more, while the band Guilty Pleasures plays soft rock jams from the 70's and 80's.

On Thursday, Feb. 2 from 6-8 p.m., "Courtyard Uber Lounge" turns the Grand Plaza into a hot Vegas nightspot as Las Vegas Market nears the end of the week. Enjoy complimentary cocktails and hors d€™oeuvres while enjoying the music and atmosphere of the courtyard uber lounge.

"We want to make sure our attendees not only experience a compelling and successful Las Vegas Market with plenty of inspiration and new product for their stores, but to also have an experience that is enjoyable and offers networking opportunities all week long," said Robert Maricich, chief executive officer of International Market Centers, parent company of World Market Center Las Vegas. "This is, after all, Las Vegas and world-class hospitality is a priority to providing an exceptional Market experience to our buyers and exhibitors."

In addition to the array of events and receptions, other amenities that will be available to attendees include free Wi-Fi on campus, complimentary shuttle to/from host hotels, free parking in multi-level onsite parking garage, fully-equipped Internet lounges and convenient café and food kiosks.