Design Calendar: March 29–April 19, 2012
Feast your eyes on what's new in tabletop products, explore efficiently designed homes in Austin and more
Stroll the National Mall and see pink petals abloom or explore this year's Pasadena Showcase House. Our roundup of upcoming events across the country has something for you. Below, our five picks to help fill out your weekend calendar.
SHOW — April 17–20, 2012
New York Tabletop Show
The New York Merchandise Mart
41 Madison Ave., 39th Floor, New York City
See what's new and trending in table settings as 41 Madison hosts its annual four-day event where notable retailers and designers showcase their latest merchandise. Over 23 showroom floors ranging from china to flatware will be available for both industry buyers and sellers to browse.
Preregistration is open exclusively to the trade, including wholesale buyers, designers, chefs and those in the hospitality industry.
Preregister online
New York Tabletop Show
The New York Merchandise Mart
41 Madison Ave., 39th Floor, New York City
See what's new and trending in table settings as 41 Madison hosts its annual four-day event where notable retailers and designers showcase their latest merchandise. Over 23 showroom floors ranging from china to flatware will be available for both industry buyers and sellers to browse.
Preregistration is open exclusively to the trade, including wholesale buyers, designers, chefs and those in the hospitality industry.
Preregister online
FAIR — April 13–15, 2012
Dallas Art Fair
1807 Ross Ave., Suite 250, Dallas
Whether you're an established art collector or just a modern and contemporary art enthusiast, head over to the Fashion Industry Gallery in the downtown Dallas Arts District and immerse yourself in a weekend of art. The fourth annual Dallas Arts Fair will feature over 70 national and international dealers and galleries exhibiting paintings, sculpture, drawings, prints, photographs and more.
Hours: Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cost: $25 single-day pass; $50 three-day pass
Purchase tickets online
Dallas Art Fair
1807 Ross Ave., Suite 250, Dallas
Whether you're an established art collector or just a modern and contemporary art enthusiast, head over to the Fashion Industry Gallery in the downtown Dallas Arts District and immerse yourself in a weekend of art. The fourth annual Dallas Arts Fair will feature over 70 national and international dealers and galleries exhibiting paintings, sculpture, drawings, prints, photographs and more.
Hours: Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cost: $25 single-day pass; $50 three-day pass
Purchase tickets online
HOME TOUR — April 14, 2012
Smarter Spaces Tour
Austin, Texas
Step inside 11 Austin homes celebrating utility and clever design in the first annual Smarter Spaces Tour. On this self-guided driving tour, see how architects, builders and designers maximized the space in homes ranging from 182 to 2,500 square feet. Architects featured include GnM Lohr Homes, Sago International (photo) and Harris Welker Architects.
Hours: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Cost: $25 in advance; $30 same day
Purchase tickets in advance
Smarter Spaces Tour
Austin, Texas
Step inside 11 Austin homes celebrating utility and clever design in the first annual Smarter Spaces Tour. On this self-guided driving tour, see how architects, builders and designers maximized the space in homes ranging from 182 to 2,500 square feet. Architects featured include GnM Lohr Homes, Sago International (photo) and Harris Welker Architects.
Hours: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Cost: $25 in advance; $30 same day
Purchase tickets in advance
SHOWCASE HOME — April 15–May 13, 2012
2012 Pasadena Showcase House
La Cañada Flintridge, California
Over 30 designers came together to transform this year's Pasadena Showcase House room by room: a Spanish colonial revival built in 1927 by architect John Winford Byers. Step inside the eight made-over bedrooms and explore the two acres of designed landscape. Proceeds from the showcase house benefit music programs and nonprofit organizations that provide music therapy, music education, scholarships and more.
Purchase tickets online
More design events: March 9–31, 2012, March 17–April 5, 2012, March 22–April 12, 2012
What's on your calendar? Let us know in the Comments.
2012 Pasadena Showcase House
La Cañada Flintridge, California
Over 30 designers came together to transform this year's Pasadena Showcase House room by room: a Spanish colonial revival built in 1927 by architect John Winford Byers. Step inside the eight made-over bedrooms and explore the two acres of designed landscape. Proceeds from the showcase house benefit music programs and nonprofit organizations that provide music therapy, music education, scholarships and more.
Purchase tickets online
More design events: March 9–31, 2012, March 17–April 5, 2012, March 22–April 12, 2012
What's on your calendar? Let us know in the Comments.
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Washington, D.C.
Celebrate springtime and see the nation's capital in bloom at the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. This year's five-week event marks the 100-year anniversary of the festival, which celebrates the friendship between Japan and the United States; it includes the Blossom Kite Festival, live music and food at the Southwest Waterfront Fireworks Festival, cultural performances and more.
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