High Point Announces Market Stars

August 27, 2007  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in High Point on August 2007 The Commodores will be bringing their “Brick House” and other hits to the High Point Market on Oct. 1, and Three Dog Night will sing about why “Mama Told Me (Not To Come)” Oct. 4 as part of the event’s free “Stars Under The Stars” series.

The Commodores, a legendary Motown act, are part of a nightly line up that will entertain market-goers Oct. 1-6. Concerts in the “Stars” tent between Showplace and the International Home Furnishings Center start each night at 7:30 p.m. (with doors opening at 7 p.m.), and complimentary food and drinks are provided.

In addition to the Commodores (Monday, Oct. 1) and Three Dog Night (Thursday, Oct. 4), the entertainers include The Dickens on Tuesday, Oct. 2. The regional band plays a mix of rock, R&B, reggae and hip hop. On Wednesday, Oct. 3, the Stars Tent will host a tickets-required Furniture Idol competitioin as part of the City of Hope’s National Furnishings Industry’s Spirit of Life fundraising dinner.

On Friday, Oct. 5, U-neek Flavur will play familiar favorites with distinctive harmonies and choreography. Wrapping up the week on Saturday, Oct. 6 is Hot Sauce, a Charlotte-based cover band that plays current hits and favorites stretching back to the ‘70s.

In addition, live entertainment and free food and drinks will also be offered at the Century Courtyard at Market Square 6-8 p.m. each night. The “Parties in the Courtyard” series is presented by the Market Authority and MMPI. Highlights include the ART Oktoberfest Tent Party with Jerry Goodman and his Band on Wednesday, Oct. 3. On Thursday Oct. 4, the site will host the EcoStyle Lounge Party in cooperation with the Sustainable Furniture Council, featuring the funky blues of the Sol Creech Band.

A full schedule of Fall Market entertainment and educational events is available at highpointmarket.org.