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VIP Wine Tasting Reception
Porcelanosa Tile/Kitchen/Bath, Suite 149

5–6 PM
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Wine & Culinary Event and Silent Auction

6–8:30 PM
The main event features 30 luxury LuxeHome boutiques hosting top Chicago-area chefs and superb wines from winemakers worldwide and spirits to benefit the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago. Enjoy an evening with the best in food, drink and design in the name of charity.
For more detailed program information or to reserve tickets by phone, contact the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago at (312) 628-0211.

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Event: Always Already

Date:

Friday, November 20, 2009
Time:
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:
Chicago Art Source
Where:
1871 N. Clybourn

Fluid and intangible, memory is a central concept for contemporary artists. While scientists and doctors work tirelessly to understand the mechanics of the mind, artists respond to its confounding nature by making works of art.

The artists in this group show are united by their individually honed crafts of mark making, photography and sculpture. No matter the process, these artists are contributing to the irreverent flow of art and history.

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Index Dubai 2009

INDEX brings you over 1,000 exhibitors from 47 countries and 26 national pavilions showcasing the best of the interior design industry from all over the World. Whether its contract and residential furniture, lighting, textiles, floor and wall coverings, art and accessories, retail design or interior design services, INDEX has it all. This year’s show has a host of exciting new features providing more design inspiration than ever before.
From Saturday 14th of November to Tuesday 17th of November at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Saturday 14th November 11:00 - 20:00
Sunday 15th November 11:00 - 20:00
Monday 16th November 11:00 - 21:00
Tuesday 17th November 11:00 - 18:00

Admission
Free admission at any time for professional and trade visitors upon completing a registration form and presenting a relevant business card.

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Event- Merchandise Mart Chicago

Join luxe. interiors + Design Group Publisher Dana Meacham as she gives you an inside look at timeless design and the luxuries that really matter, as well as award-winning interior designer Tom Stringer, acclaimed architects Phillip J. Liederbach and R. Michael Graham and Baker Furniture's Jim Caughman, as they share the trade secrets behind their classic styles. Immediately following, join the 2009 DreamHome designers for a private tour of the Design Center and finish your evening in the DreamHome with a cocktail party and spectacular giveaway prizes!
3:00 PM	|	Panel Presentation in the Library, Suite 1520
4:30 PM	|	Private Guided Tours of the Design Center at The Merchandise Mart hosted by the 2009 DreamHome Designers
5:30 PM	|	Cocktails in the DreamHome with a spectacular Giveaway (must be present to win)

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Workshop/ Italy

Dates:

Friday, October 23, 2009 at 9:00am

Monday, October 26, 2009 at 3:00pm

Location:

MARINELLA DI SELINUNTE

Gumdesign was selected with the study Iotti / Pavarani of Reggio Emilia between 5 creative groups for the redevelopment of Marinella di Selinunte (Tp).

Purpose of the architectural competition, the definition of a likely scenario for land use and the system of paths that connect two major urban arteries and the sea. Redesign the system of paths that connect two major urban arteries and the sea, within the area represented graphically in the Annex, to improve connections between the top and bottom of Selinunte.

In jury Prestinenza Luigi Puglisi, Odile Decq, Marcello Panzarella, Joseph Gini, Vito Court, Sergio Charter, Giuseppe Nannerini, Flavio Albanian, Orazio Monaco, Giuseppe Taddei. The 5 Italian studies selected will see their projects involving professional assignment for environmental restoration of the "land of temples".

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Rethink, Retrain, Return

Have you heard of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle? Spin it and join us for “Rethink, Retrain, Return” where we will learn how to rethink the way we live in this challenging economy and environment...read more here from Foresight Design.

Here is info for the event:

July 29, 2009
7–8:30pm

Chopin Park
3420 N Long Ave (2nd floor Auditorium in the fieldhouse)
Chicago, IL 60641

RSVP at lafleen@gmail.com

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Design Event: First Tuesday Seminar/ Chicago

It's that time again for the first Tuesday seminar held at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago. This month the seminar is focused on Green Retailing presented by Karydes Consulting. Not only will you be joining other designers in the event, you will be treated to a complimentary lunch and the first 50 guests receive a gift bag!

RSVP at shall@mmart.com or 312-527-6448

The info is:
Tuesday, August 4
11 am - 1 pm
The Merchandise Mart, Suite 1493

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Design Event: Dream Home- Chicago

It's that time again! The Merchandise Mart is hosting the annual opening of DreamHome. DreamHome is the gathering of some of the most talented interior designers who create custom rooms using high end materials and furniture. The Preview Gala is hosted inside the DreamHome rooms and serves as the first opportunity to not only experience the spaces , and to meet the designers, but all of the proceeds from the benefit go to University of Chicago Cancer Research
Foundation (UCCRF) Women's Board.

While the tickets for the Preview Gala are for a good cause, they range from $110 for an individual to $750 for a group. The good news is that DreamHome will be in the Merchandise Mart until December 18th.

Dream Home/ Merchandise Mart, Chicago April 16th-December 18th April 16th Private Gala event- $110/person April 17th-December 18th- $5 Suggested Donation
Go here for more info about the event!

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Green Design Event - Chicago (Updated!)

Please join Pallandrome and GreenWerks at Enclave March 27th form 6:30 to 9:30 pm for Blank Canvas: A Design Showcase. This is a networking event for eco-friendly interior designers, architects, landscapers and contractors. A portion of the proceeds will benefit TreeCago, a program that plants trees throughout the city

There will also be complimentary cocktails and hors d'oeuvres served. RSVP at blankcanvaschicago.com.

The cost is $10 at the door

Enclave
222 Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL

We hope to see you at Blank Canvas on the 27th! Please email info@pallandrome.com or call 888-326-7895 with questions.

*Remember to bring your business cards if you have any*

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Dining By Design

Dining by Design, an annual fundraiser

It's that time again! DIFFA Dining by Design will have it's seventh-annual design event in the Merchandise Mart, directed to raise money for Chicago agencies fighting AIDS/HIV. Dining by Design is a compilation of top local and national designers who are given a 11'x11' empty space and a dining table seating 10 showcase their ultimate creativity incorporating design, fashion and architecture. The three day extravaganza starts November 6 - 8.

To read more about this event, visit this link-
http://www.mmart.com/designcenter/event_information/diningbydesign.html

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