2007 Calendar of Events
April 5–June 30 Spring Dream Rooms
Tour nine stunning rooms created by some of the Design Center’s most luxurious showrooms, featuring Barbara Barry for Kravet and Henredon, Century Designer Showrooms, Charles Pollock, Holly Hunt, J. Robert Scott, JANUS et Cie, Nancy Corzine, Niedermaier and William Switzer.
April 27–30 ARTROPOLIS™
A citywide celebration of art, antiques, design and culture.
April 28–May 20 12th Biennial Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens
Tickets are $30. lakeforestshowhouse.com
May 9–12 Red Tag Sale
Shop samples from more than 25 participating showrooms on floors 6, 16, 17 and 18. Trade Preview: May 9–10; Open to the Public: May 11–12
June 11–13 Fine Design at NeoCon® Worlds Trade Fair
Fine Design is in the residential component of NeoCon, offering design professional a series of educational seminars, special showroom events and more.
September 11 2nd Tuesday, Design Inspiration
Enjoy a day of showroom events and inspiration, headlined by a 10 a.m. business presentation.
September 17–20 International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market
View the newest in indoor/outdoor furniture designs in the permanent showrooms on 16 and 17, temporary floors 7 and 8 and in various design center showrooms throughout the building.
Sept 28–Dec 21 2007 DreamHome
The 3rd annual DreamHome returns to The Mart with another stellar design line up. Tour the luxurious spaces in the permanent location in the North Lobby, 1st floor.
October 9–10 DesignChicago and Ones to Watch Reception
Don’t miss the 2nd annual Design Chicago Fall Market celebrating the Future Fashions of Fabric, Furniture and More, offering TWO days of product debuts, color and trend seminar and keynote presentations.
Fall 2007 ASID Design Excellence Awards
This event grows more dazzling each year. Keep an eye out for more information from ASID on their annual celebration of design.
November 2007 ELLE DECOR’s Dining by Design
Whether the ultimate in forward design or simply over-the-top, tables at the 2007 Dining by Design benefiting DIFFA/Chicago will leave you inspired. Stay posted for dates and times.
November 2–3 Fall Treasure Hunt™
Mark your calendar and get ready to shop the Treasure Hunt trade preview on the 2nd and over the weekend on the 3rd.
November 13 2nd Tuesday, Design Inspiration
Get ready for the New Year with the last CEU accredited 2nd Tuesday of 2007. Keep your 2nd Tuesdays free for The Mart!
December 11 2nd Tuesday Holiday Fête
Toast a prosperous 2007 and welcome in 2008 with the 4th annual holiday fête. Mix and mingle while you enjoy cocktails, raffle prizes and wonderful goodie bags from the showrooms.

Visit merchandisemartdesigncenter.com for details.
All dates subject to change.

Mart Moves

A. Rudin, Suite 1711
A. Rudin welcomes Miles Coric to the showroom to join Randi Perly in serving you. Coric is a familiar face in The Mart and has worked with the design community for years. Please stop in soon to see both Randi and Miles as well as all the new furniture, accessories, artwork and more at A. Rudin.

CAI Designs, Suite 1619
CAI Designs welcomes Ramsey Prince to their showroom. Prince hails from Baltimore and brings with him previous knowledge of the designer industry. He has extensive experience with WeatherMaster outdoor furniture as seen in the LaneVenture showroom, Suite 1748, which is now being represented by CAI Designs.

 

George Smith, Suite 1879A
George Smith invites you to meet Dawn McField, who will be running the George Smith showroom on the 18th floor. Please stop by on your next trip to The Mart.

Kravet, Suite 6-128
KravetKravet is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicholas Lomangino as Vice President of Kravet Inc.’s newest division—Floorcovering. Lomangino joins Kravet after a career at F. Schumacher & Co. Kravet has recently launched a comprehensive collection of carpets including Tibetan, hand-knotted Orientals, Aubusson and Naturals including raffia and hemp carpets.

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