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DesignFind: What are the top 3 Design Events upcoming?

1. Architectural Digest Home Design Show, New York
March 26-29, 2009
Pier 94, 12th Ave at 55th St
New York, NY
Ph: 800-677-6278
www.archdigesthomeshow.com

Discover design inspiration at the 8th annual Architectural Digest Home Design Show. Explore the latest ideas and products for the home – from furniture and lighting to kitchens and baths. Whether starting from scratch or searching for that single object to finish a room, the Show promises to introduce you to something you simply have to bring home.

2. 2009 Kips Bay Decorator Show House
April 17th – May 17th
22 East 71st Street, New York, NY 10021 (Between 5th & Madison Ave)
http://kipsbay.org/show_info.html

Photo: Kips Bay Showhouse Archives-designed by Michael McKinnon, Inc.

“Showhouses are built on fantasy, and the most amazing fantasies of all are seen each Spring at the Manhattan showhouse to benefit the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club.” -House Beautiful magazine August 2006.

Don’t miss out on these Kips Bay Decorator Show House events:

President’s Preview
April 14, 2009
This intimate and exclusive evening begins with a champagne reception with the designers at the Show House and will finish with an elegant black-tie dinner and entertainment.
6 to 7:30 p.m. 22 East 71st Street, New York
7:30 to 10 p.m. The Union Club, 101 East 69th Street

The Opening Night Gala
April 16, 2009
Visit the Show House for a preview and lively cocktail party before it opens to the public.
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
22 East 71st Street, New York
Concurrent Cocktail Reception at Asprey, 853 Madison Avenue

Please call 718.893.8600 x245 for tickets and more information

3. Tucson Museum of Art League 2009 Designer Showhouse
Feb 21-Mar 29, 2009
Rancho Merlita, 8520 E. Wrightstown Road, Tucson, AZ 85715
http://www.tucsonmuseumofart.org/showhouse/index.html

Hundreds of new, innovative decorating and remodeling ideas and resources showcasing the latest in color, furniture and accessory ideas for indoor and outdoor living in a romantic 1950’s era southwest ranch; plus interior design seminars and cooking demonstrations; $20, Tues-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun noon-4pm.

If you did not find an event near you in the list above, perhaps one of these great events is happening near you:

DESIGN EVENTS CALENDAR – Your Global Guide to Design
MARCH-APRIL 2009 (listed chronologically)

Designer Style: Home Decorating in the 1950s
Now thru September 2009
Museum of Domestic Design & Architecture (MoDA)
Middlesex University, Cat Hill, Barnet, Herts, EN4 8HT
United Kingdom
http://www.moda.mdx.ac.uk/

Art Exhibition: The Jazz Century
Now through June 28, 2009
Musée du quai Branly
37, quai Branly
Paris, France 75007
http://www.quaibranly.fr/en/

Art Exhibition: Alexander Calder, Les années parisiennes (The Parisian years), 1926-1933
Now through July 20, 2009
Centre Pompidou, Gallery 2 Level 6, Museum Gallery Level 4
Paris, France
http://www.centrepompidou.fr/

Tucson Museum of Art League 2009 Designer Showhouse
Through Mar 29, 2009
Rancho Merlita, 8520 E. Wrightstown Road, Tucson, AZ 85715
http://www.tucsonmuseumofart.org/showhouse/index.html

Designer Days: New York Design Festival at 7 W New York
March 23-30, 2009
7 W 34th Street, New York, NY
Ph: 212-279-6063
www.7wnewyork.com

Round Top and Warrenton Antiques Fair
March 25-April 4, 2009
Various Venues, Round Top and Warrenton, TX
www.roundtop.org

Architectural Digest Home Design Show, New York
March 26-29, 2009
Pier 94, 12th Ave at 55th St
New York, NY
Ph: 800-677-6278
www.archdigesthomeshow.com

DIFFA’s Dining by Design New York
March 26-30, 2009
New York, NY
Ph: 212-727-3100
www.diffa.com

Contemporary Drawing Fair 09
March 26-29, 2009
Carreau du Temple
1 rue Dupetit-Thouars
Paris, France 75003
http://www.salondudessincontemporain.com

For its third annual edition, the Contemporary Drawing Fair will be opening its doors in a brand new space in the very heart of Paris. After the Haussmannian apartments in the avenue d’Iéna in 2007 and the office-buildings in the Saint-Augustin quarter in 2008, the 2009 edition will be taking up residence in the Carreau du Temple, a stunning example of 19th century ironwork architecture and future local forum for both sport and culture.

Sarasota Bradenton Spring Home Show
March 27-29, 2009
Sarasota Bradenton International Convention Center
8005 15th St East, Sarasota, FL 34243
www.acshomeshow.com/HGExpo/SB2S.html

Staten Island Chamber of Commerce Spring Home Show
March 27-29, 2009
College of Staten Island
2800 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314
www.acshomeshow.com/HGExpo/SIS.html

Miami Home Design & Remodeling Show
March 27-30, 2009
Miami Beach Convention Center
www.homeshows.com

Atlantique City
March 28-29, 2009
Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ
www.atlantiquecity.com

Boston Gift Show
March 28-31, 2009
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
Ph: 914-421-3200
www.bostongiftshow.com

The Chicago Market: Living & Giving
March 29-31, 2009
The Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL
Ph: 800-677-6278
www.mmart.com

Marburger Farm Antique Show
March 31-April 4, 2009
2248 S State Highway 237, Round Top, TX 78954 (Tent F – Spaces FC3 & FD3)
Round Top, TX
www.roundtop-marburger.com

Court Pomp and Royal Ceremony, Court Dress in Europe, 1650-1800
March 31-June 28, 2009
Palace of Versailles
France
http://www.chateauversailles.fr/en/

Market Wednesday, AmericasMart, Atlanta
April 1, 2009
Atlanta, GA
Ph: 800-ATL-MART
www.americasmart.com

Designer Wednesday, San Francisco Design Center
April 1, 2009
San Francisco Design Center
Ph: 415-490-5800
www.sfdesigncenter.com

RDC 2008: Residential Design & Construction
April 1-2, 2009
Seaport World Trade Center
Boston, Massachusetts
http://www.rdcboston.com/home.asp

HSMAI’S Affordable Meetings Mid-America, Navy Pier, Chicago
April 1-2, 2009
Navy Pier, Chicago, IL
Ph: 914-421-3200
www.affordablemeetings.com

One Of A Kind Show & Sale, National Trade Center, Exibition Place, Toronto
April 1-5, 2009
Toronto, Ontario
Ph: 416-960-3680 ext. 305
www.oneofakind.com

West Palm Beach Antique Show
April 3-5, 2009
South Florida Fairgrounds, West Palm Beach, FL
www.dmgantiqueshows.com/wpb

Long Island Spring Home Show
April 3-5, 2009
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale, NY 11553
www.acshomeshow.com/HGExpo/NCS.html

Suburban Maryland Spring Home Show
April 3-5, 2009
Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex
8001 Sheriff Road, Landover, MD 20785
www.acshomeshow.com/HGExpo/PGS.html

West Friendship Maryland Spring Home Show
April 3-5, 2009
Howard County Fairgrounds
2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship, MD 21794
www.acshomeshow.com/HGExpo/HFS.html

Super Market Monday, Denver Merchandise Mart
April 6, 2009
Denver, CO
Ph: 800-289-6278
www.denvermart.com

First Monday & Tuesday Mini Market, Dallas Market Center
April 6-7, 2009
Dallas, TX
Ph: 800-DAL-MKTS
www.dallasmarket.com

The Chicago Markets First Tuesday, The Merchandise Mart
April 7, 2009
Chicago, IL
Ph: 800-677-6278
www.mmart.com

First Tuesday, LA Mart
April 7, 2009
Los Angeles, CA
Ph: 800-526-2784
www.lamart.com

Metro Home Show, Metro Toronto Convention Centre
April 10-12, 2009
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
255 Front Street West, Toronto, ON
Ph: 416-585-8000
www.metrohomeshow.com/ME2/Sites

Saudi Building & Interiors Exhibition (sbie)
April 12-16, 2009
Jeddah Centre for Forums & Events
Saudi, Arabia
www.acexpos.com

Third Thursday, Seattle Design Center
April 16, 2009
Seattle, WA
Ph: 206-762-2700 ext. 216
www.seattledesigncenter.com

Designer Workshop Series, Marketpace Design Center, Philadelphia
April 16, 2009
Philadelphia, PA
Ph: 215-561-5000
www.marketplacedc.com

2009 Kips Bay Decorator Show House
April 17-May 17, 2009
22 East 71st Street, New York, NY (Between 5th & Madison Ave)
http://kipsbay.org/show_info.html

CMG’s Spring International Conference
April 17-21, 2009
Seattle, Washington
www.colormarketing.org/

Participation in CMG’s International Conferences is one of the most valued benefits of membership in CMG. Held semi-annually, the Conferences consistently attract more than 400 members. Attendees focus on color forecasts for Consumer/Residential products at the Spring Conference and Contract/Commercial products at the Fall Conference. Visit www.colormarketing.org/ for additional information.

The New York Tabletop Week at 7 W New York
April 21-24, 2009
7 W New York, NY
Ph: 212-279-6063
www.7wnewyork.com

BIG + BIH Fair
April 21-26, 2009
Bangkok, Thailand
http://www.bigandbih.com/

Bangkok International Gift Fair and Bangkok International Houseware Fair (BIG+BIH), known as Asia’s most prominent exhibitions for gift and decorative industries, are back in April with even higher level of commitment to deliver the best of quality, design and business values. Visit BIG+BIH Fairs are Back and Better! for additional information.

i Saloni 2009 – Salone Internazionale Del Mobile
April 22-27, 2009
Palazzo Reale
Milan, Italy
www.cosmit.it/

Great projects, great displays and great crowds will provide the basic ingredients for what is universally regarded as the key event par excellence at global level in the home furnishing sector. Alongside the Salone Internazionale del Mobile, now in its 48th edition, together with the International Furnishing Accessories Exhibition this year will be Euroluce, the eagerly-awaited International Lighting Exhibition that sets the sectorial benchmark with its wide range and broad spectrum of goods that go to make up a unique lighting sector scenario – from light sources to domestic lighting, from technical illumination to urban illumination – embracing both technological and formal innovation. A major collateral event dedicated to light will also be held in the city.

SaloneSatellite, that unmissable event and great crowd-pulling catalyst, will be held again this year, with its line-up of creative young talent at the service of businesses.

Again this year we will be working in partnership with the Municipality of Milan which, for the third time, has offered us its prestigious headquarters at Palazzo Reale. This time it will serve as the venue for a truly special and unique event that will tie modern and antique furnishing in with a special pedigree mapping out the origins of Made in Italy. Visit www.cosmit.it/ for additional information.

DIFFA’s Dining by Design, Kansas City
April 24-25, 2009
Kansas City, KS
Ph: 212-727-3100
www.diffa.com

San Francisco Spring Home Show
April 24-26, 2009
Cow Palace
2600 Geneva Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94014
www.acshomeshow.com/HGExpo/CP2S.html

Minnesota Spring Home Show
April 24-26, 2009
Minnesota State Fairgrounds
1265 North Snelling Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108
www.acshomeshow.com/HGExpo/MSS.html

Eye on Design with Vern Yip, Seattle Design Center (Open to the public)
April 25, 2009
Seattle, WA
Ph: 206-762-2700 ext. 216
www.seattledesigncenter.com

17th Semi-Annual Trinity Antiques District Street-Wide Sale
April 25, 2009
Dallas, Texas

With over 200 vendors and stores participating, the event stretches from the 900 to 1300 block of N. Industrial, Dragon & Slocum Streets.

Sollo Rago Modern Furniture Auction
April 25-26, 2009
Lambertville, New Jersey
http://www.ragoarts.com/auctions/modern

Juan Montoya to sell select property from his modern furniture collection.

Energy Efficiency Global Forum & Exposition (EE Global) 2009
April 27-29, 2009
Palais des Congres
Paris, France
www.eeglobalforum.org/

The word is out. Energy efficiency is our quickest, cheapest and cleanest solution for addressing the world’s increasing energy demand and mitigating climate change. Now is the time to put this limitless resource to work. On April 27-29 the Alliance to Save Energy will host EE Global 2009, the world’s only energy efficiency conference and exposition, at the Palais des Congres in Paris, France.

6th International Trade Exhibition for Construction Technology, Building Materials, Equipment & Environmental Technology
April 27-29, 2009
Qatar
www.ifpqatar.com

High Point Market Spring
April 25-30, 2009
International Home Furnishings Center
High Point, NC
Ph: 336-888-3733
www.ihfc.com

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