Tablewares Spring Fresh in NYC
This market presents a cross-section of goods that sets the proper mood for great repasts. Just add food, drink, and guests.
Staff -- Gifts & Decorative Accessories, 4/1/2003
April 26–May 1
41 Madison Avenue
New York 10010
(212) 686-1203
Show Hours: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily
Seminar
- Hit Them Where They Live: Marketing to the Echo Boom. Monday, April 28. 8 a.m. breakfast. Presented by Nina Lawrence, Condé Nast Bridal Group. Free, reservations required; call (212) 686-1203, fax (212) 779-7105.
LOOK FOR: "Entertaining Naturally" lobby displays by designer Charles Riley. Weddingbells limousine service. Complimentary beverages and snacks in Bridal Guide's Caffe Italia.
225 Fifth AvenueNew York 10010
(212) 684-3200
Show Hours: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily.
Travel Arrangements: Lois Lane Travel, (888) 212-8966.
Special Events
- NTGA Bridal Market Conference: Making Money in the Multicultural Marriage Market. Thursday, April 24. 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Sponsored by the National Tabletop and Giftware Association. Tickets: free for bridal registrars; $50, NTGA members; $150, all others. Includes lunch and closing reception. Pre-registration required. Call (856) 227-6802.
- F.I.T. Design Excellence Awards Cocktail Reception. Sunday, April 27. 5–7 p.m. Sponsored by Pantone.
Seminar
- Color 2003: The Future of Hue. Monday, April 28. 8–9:30 a.m. Speaker: Leatrice Eiseman, Pantone Color Institute.
LOOK FOR: Lobby displays designed by F.I.T. students. New showrooms: Heritage Irish Crystal, suite 1045, and Over & Back, suite 725. Romancing Provence and Mesa International expanded their showrooms, 1029 and 649, respectively.
New York Marketcenter230 Fifth Avenue
New York 10010
(212) 532-4555
Hours: 9 a.m.–5 p.m., daily. Weekend showroom openings optional or by appointment.
Travel Arrangements: Lois Lane Travel, (888) 212-8966.
LOOK FOR: Temporary exhibitors, Boston Warehouse Trading Corp., CBS Designs, Kamenstein Corp., Oggi Corp., and St. George Crystal. Permanent exhibitors: Anichini Linens, David Shaw Tableware, Jenigere, Lipper International, Metro Marketing, Miller Import, Scala International, and Ten Strawberry Street. Complimentary breakfast and snacks in the buyers lounge.
11 East 26th St.,
15 East 26th St.,
and other area participating showrooms
New York 10010
