| February 13 |
2nd Tuesday,™ Design Inspiration
Enjoy a day of education and celebration, featuring a keynote presentation teaching the importance of small talk, special events in the casual showrooms on 16 and 17 and a special event at Donghia. |
| February 27 |
ASID Design Summit
ASID invites you to its annual Design Summit at The Merchandise Mart for a day of exciting speakers, seminars and networking. |
| March 1 |
House & Garden’s Designers’ Best
Invite one of your best clients to attend this special event at The Mart with you. House & Garden’s Carolyn Sollis will unveil designers’ picks for the Best of the Best. |
| March 13 |
2nd Tuesday, Design Inspiration
The 2nd Tuesday series continues with a keynote presentation by national speaker Fred Berns, who will teach you how to charge (and get) twice your price. |
| April 10 |
2nd Tuesday, Design Inspiration
Steve Nobel, of the Luxury Marketing Council, will headline the day with his presentation, Aiming at Affluence. Learn how to reach the top tier of clients at the level to which they are accustomed. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Fall 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. |
| 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 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. |
