Atlanta Inspires the Imagination

January 6–15

Temporaries, January 9–13

ATLANTA INTL. RUG MARKET

January 15–18

AmericasMart Atlanta

240 Peachtree Street

Atlanta 30303

(800) ATL-MART

www.americasmart.com

Show Producer: AMC

Show Hours: July 8–11, 14–17, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; July 12–13, 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Temporaries, July 11–15, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Rug Market, 9.a.m.–5 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: Ambassadors Services Group, (800) 241-6405 or (404) 584-7458. Delta Air Lines, refer to file number 198679A.

Special Events

• Tenth Anniversary Celebration in The Gardens. AmericasMart (AM) 1, floors 14 and 15. January 10–11.
• Up Close with Vern Yip, Trading Spaces' resident designer. Learn tips, techniques, secrets, and solutions. AM 1. January 11–12.
• Complimentary cocktails. AM 2, select floors. January 10–11.
• The Home Showcase. AM 1, floor 19, 19-A-23. January 9–11. Host: Mitchell Pennell. Seminars throughout the day.
• Holiday Party. January 9, 4 p.m. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Holiday & Floral Center, AM 1, floors 16–20.
• Ciao Italia. Experience the delights of Italy by the Italian Trade Commission. Complimentary buffet. International Business Center, AM 1, floor 9, 9-D-9B. January 10, 11:30 a.m.
• Super Salads on 11. Complimentary deluxe salad bar. Home Accents & Furnishings Center, AM 1, floor 11. January 11, noon.
• America's Magnificent Carpet Awards. Presented by ORIA. AM 3, floor 2, Grand Atrium. January 17, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
• Gallery of America's Magnificent carpets. AM 1, floor 4, 4-B-1. January 16–17, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., January 18, 9 a.m.–noon.

Seminars

Seminars will be held in AM 3, floor 3, Conference Center.

Friday, January 9

• Trends of the Home in 2004: WithIt Panel Discussion. 8–8:45 a.m. Details in market guide.
• A Smarter Way to Shop the Mart: Developing Positive Vendor Relations. 9–10 a.m. Speaker: Albert D. Maslia, director of retail services, AmericasMart Atlanta. Receive buyer handbook. AM 3, floor 5, Buyers Lounge.
• Turning Trends into Profits: A Panel Discussion. 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Leader: Joyce Washnik.

Saturday, January 10

• A Smarter Way to Shop the Mart: Turning Inventory into Profits. 9–10 a.m. Speaker: Al Maslia. AM 3, floor 5, Buyers Lounge.
• Merchandising and Promoting Your Store. 11 a.m.–noon. AM 3, floor 5, Buyer's Lounge. Speaker: Al Maslia.
• Lighting Secrets — Tips from the Expert. 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Leader: Lori Roper, Enlighten Lighting Design & Consultation.
• The Secrets of a Successful Business. 2–3 p.m. Speaker: Brian Kaznova, Kaznova Consultants.

Sunday, January 11

• Merchandising and Promoting Your Store… Shopping That Makes Sense. 11 a.m. – noon. Saturday repeat. AM 3, floor 5, Buyer's Lounge.
• How to Achieve Chic on Cheap. 11 a.m.–noon. AM 1. Check for location. Space limited. Speaker: Vern Yip, Trading Spaces. The Secrets of A Successful Business. 1–2 p.m. Saturday repeat.

Monday, January 12

• How to Achieve Chic on Cheap. 11 a.m.–noon. Sunday repeat.

LOOK FOR: Scrapbooking events and demonstrations. Gift & Resort Center/Gourmet Gallery, floor 14 of AM 3.

January 9–12

Georgia World Congress Center

285 Andrew Young Intl. Blvd.

Atlanta 30303

(800) 272-SHOW

www.thegiftfairinatlanta.com

Show Producer: George Little Management, Urban Expositions.

Show Hours: July 9–11, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. July 12, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: Connections, (800) 262-9974.

Special Events

• Teddy Bear Picnic with Teresa Kogut. Saturday, January 10, 12:30–2 p.m. Free. Celebrate with Whereoware.com. Enjoy a barbecue with all the fixings.

Seminars

Seminars are free but reservations are required. Call (914) 421-3206.

Friday, January 9

• Invitation to Tabletop Innovation. 9:30–10:30 a.m. Speaker: Ed Lent, president, Edvents.

Saturday, January 10

• Nuts & Bolts of Web Site Design. 9:30–10:30 a.m. Speaker: Ryp Walters, Overcoffee Productions.

Sunday, January 11

• New Consumer Profile: Gifting is a Verb. 9:30–10:30 a.m. Speaker: Pam Danziger, Unity Marketing.

Monday, January 12

• Gift Baskets Pricing for Profits. 9:30–10:30 a.m. Speaker: Ann Powell, Taylor Made for You.

LOOK FOR: The new Tabletop and Housewares division features a wide selection of tabletop, cutlery, cookware, bakeware, gadgets, and kitchen textiles. "Free Freight" Friday, free breakfasts, giveaways, afternoon pick-me-ups, and show specials, plus much more.