SHOWROOM HOURS
Thursday, Jan. 17-Monday, Jan. 21, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
DAILY EVENTS
New Buyer Orientation
Apparel Mart
Thursday-Sunday, 9 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Buyer’s Lounge, 4C56, 4th Floor, Front Lobby Balcony.
Buyer’s Lounge
Open daily: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Apparel Mart 4C56, 4th Floor, Front Lobby Balcony.
International Hospitality Suite
Friday-Sunday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
4th Floor, Back Lobby Balcony.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 16
Ready on Wednesday
Select Showrooms open 8:30 a.m – 6 p.m.
Appointments are suggested but not required. Look for Ready on Wednesday signs placed near each showroom entrance.
THURSDAY, JAN. 17
Dine Around
5-7 p.m.: Treat yourself to samplings from Dallas’s finest restaurants. 1st Floor, Front Lobby; 2nd Floor, Back Lobby; 3rd Floor, Front Lobby.
Shop Late ‘Til 8
6-8 p.m.: Take advantage of extended shopping hours with participating showrooms.
FRIDAY, JAN. 18
Early Bird Hospitality
8:30 a.m.: Complimentary breakfast. 1st Floor, Front Lobby.
Spring-Summer 2002 Color, Fabric and Silhouette Trends
9 a.m.: Cotton Incorporated’s Tamela VanValkenburg will present color and fabric direction for spring-summer 2002 women’s, men’s and children’s wear. Spring-summer 2002 color strips will be available. Handouts, including retail reports, will be provided to recap the current trends in the marketplace. 4th Floor, Front Lobby.
“Egg”stravaganza
2 -4 p.m.: The Easter Bunny will make an appearance and will have treats for children. 4th Floor, G Aisle.
Rolling Refreshments
3 p.m.: Grab afternoon refreshments as the rolling cart strolls the children’s area. 3rd Floor, Front Lobby Children’s Area.
Related Galleries
SATURDAY, JAN. 19
Early Bird Hospitality
8:30 am: Complimentary breakfast. 1st Floor, Front Lobby.
Making Business Happen Instead of Waiting for It to Happen
9 a.m.-10 a.m.: Presentation by National Public Radio commentator, motivational speaker and former Neiman Marcus sales director Rawlins Gilliland. 4th Floor, Front Lobby.
Helping Your Customer Find Personal Style
2 p.m.: Presentation by Maggie McQuown, with VisibleEDGE Resources. 4th Floor, Front Lobby.
Sinful Selections
3 p.m.: A sampling of sweet goodies. 2nd Floor, 2G & F Temporary Showrooms.
SUNDAY, JAN. 20
Early Bird Hospitality
8:30 a.m.: Complimentary breakfast. 1st Floor, Front Lobby.
Cookie Cart 3 p.m.: Grab a cookie and a soft drink as the cookie cart strolls through the halls of the West Atrium. 1st Floor, West Atrium.