Dallas Celebrates 50 Years … and More

HOME & HOLIDAY EXPO

January 17–23

DALLAS SUPER MARKET

January 17–23

Dallas Market Center

2100 Stemmons Fwy.

Dallas 75207

(800) DAL-MKTS

www.dallasmarketcenter.com

Markets Presented: Home & Holiday Expo, January 17–23; Dallas International Gift & Home Accessories Market and Dallas Furniture Market, January 17–23; Dallas International Lighting & Accessories Market, 18–23; Dallas National Gourmet Food Show, Home & Holiday Expo temporaries, and F!NDS Temp Show, January 20–23

Market Highlights: The Dallas Market Center begins to mark its 50th Anniversary year. A ribbon-cutting on Thursday morning, January 18, celebrates the opening of the new 500,000 sq. ft. expansion of the Trade Mart. The Accessory Resource Team (ART) honors Aga Home Group's Judy George with its Academy of Achievement Award at the 18th Annual ARTs Awards Gala, this year to be held in Trade Mart's new Grand Pavilion. And HGTV's Candice Olsen of Divine Design is a keynote speaker.

Show Producer: Dallas Market Center

Show Hours: January 17–18, 21–23, 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m. January 19–20, 8:30 a.m.–8 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: MarketTravel, (800) DAL-MKTS or visit www.dallasmarketcenter.com

Special Events

• Designers in the House. Top designers, including Bob Mackie and Jessica McClintock, will make special guest appearances in the showrooms of individual lighting companies. A complete schedule of times and places will be available at market.

• “Headlights on Dallas” Harley Davidson giveaway. One lucky buyer will win a custom motorcycle.

• Trade Mart Expansion Ribbon Cutting. Thursday, January 18. 8:30 a.m. With Dallas Mayor Laura Miller.

• Table Top Discovery Tour. Thursday, January 18. 10 a.m. Tour begins at the Trade Mart Atrium (by front escalators). With retail expert Rawlins Gilliland. Repeats on Friday, January 19.

• Holiday & Home Expo Cocktail Reception. Thursday, January 18. 6–7:30 p.m. IFGC Lobby. Co-sponsored by AFIA and DMC

• Texas-sized Grand Opening Party & Concert. Thursday, January 18. 6–9 p.m. Grand Pavilion at the Trade Mart. Celebration of Lighting Market's grand opening. Concert by Lantana, an all-female Country & Western band. Enjoy complimentary drinks, food and music.

• Table Top Discovery Tour. Friday, January 20. 10–11:30 a.m. Repeat of Thursday's tour.

• ARTs Silent Auction & Cocktail Party. Friday, January 19. Grand Pavilion at the Trade Mart. Bidding 1–7 p.m. Cocktails, 6 p.m. Benefits Gift for Life/amFAR.

• ARTs Awards Gala. Saturday, January 20. 6:30 p.m., cocktails followed by dinner in the Grand Pavilion at the Trade Mart. Tickets: $125/person; $95/ART members. Contact Stephanie Selaiden, (214) 655-7635.

• Floral Silent Auction. Sunday, January 21, 3–4:30 p.m. First floor, IFGC.

Seminars will be held in Suite 9065 WTC unless otherwise noted.

- Friday, January 19

• State of the Industry and How it Will Affect You. 11 a.m.–noon. Presenter: Randy Eller. Grand Pavilion at the Trade Mart.

• Keynote: Candice on Design. 2–3 p.m. Presenter: Candice Olsen of HGTV's Divine Design. WTC Hall of Nations atrium.

- Saturday, January 20

• A Shopkeeper's Guide to Selling on eBay. 9–10 a.m. Presenter: Mary Liz Curtin. Sponsored by eBay.

• Lighting Trends 2007. 11 a.m.–noon. Presenter: Karyl Pierce Paxton.

• Building a Brand with Personality. 1–2 p.m. Presenter: Mary Liz Curtin. Sponsored by eBay.

• 2007 Outdoor Living Trends. 3–4 p.m. Presenter: Courtney Mueller, Garden Decor.

- Sunday, January 21

• Trends, Traditions and Timeless Good Taste. 11 a.m.–noon. Presenter: Mary Liz Curtin.

LOOK FOR: Market Orientations, 9–10 a.m. suite 657 WTC. Complimentary coffee and donuts in the lobbies in the morning. Extended buying hours on Friday and Saturday. Afternoon snacks, hospitality, cocktails and other beverages in various locations and showrooms.