Trade Show Scheduling

Direction by Indigo is the most important and influential show for the North American textile market design. This show brings together some 100 exhibitors including top international design studios as well as bookshops and trend bureaus. It offers designs for prints, embroideries, knits, applied, jacquard and transfer papers addressing all segments of the fashion and home markets. 2,500 visitors come each session to prepare their collection and find the reasons that will make the success of their designs. The August show reached 2,179 visits by quality buyers during the three-day event.

In January 2010 Direction by Indigo and Premiere Vision Preview New York will join forces at Metropolitan Pavilion to give designers, manufacturers and product developers everything they need to create and design their collections all under one roof. New York buyers will be the first to see the Spring 2011 season. You will be able to view and buy designs and forecasts, survey Indigo trends and Premiere Vision colors, develop fabrics with the world’s best mills and start your collections.

This show will have a brilliant global exhibitor base that covers fabric, trims, textile and surface design, forecasters and business services, insightful seminars, and fashion information for buyers and designers planning and preparing their own collections. Direction by Indigo will feature: a selection of designs presented by the exhibitors: the Exhibitors’ Trend Wall, the TV display; the Indigo fashion information for Surface Design one month before the Indigo show in Paris; First Vision colors for the Spring 2011 season: Wall Color and Color Card.

Direction by Indigo 2010 will be held January 12-13, 2010 at the Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18^th Street, New York, NY 10011. For more information you can visit their web site at http://www.indigo-salon.com or contact them at P.O. Box 115, Maplewood, NJ 07040. Email: info@directionshow.com. Telephone: (973) 761-5598. Fax: (973) 761-5188.

The 85^th Annual Greater New York Dental Meeting will be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center November 27 – December 2. One of the largest dental meetings in the world, last year’s meeting hosted over 57,000 health care professionals. Over 500 exhibitors will be on hand to demonstrate and teach you about new products and technology from around the world. You will be able to touch, use and compare the newest materials and technology available in dentistry today. An unparalleled educational program will feature some of the most highly regarded educators in the field of dentistry.

Education is the primary focus of the Dental Meeting. Almost every dental subject will be available. There will be a choice of full-day seminars, half-day seminars, essays, hands-on workshops, and the new glass-enclosed Live Patient Demonstration Area. From Friday until Wednesday over 300 programs will be presented.

The Scientific Sessions are divided into Seminars, Hands-on Workshops, Essays, Table Demonstrations and Luncheon and Learning programs. Your staff members should take advantage of as many sessions as possible. This will enable your dental team to excel in delivering the finest dental care in the world. A multitude of courses will be available throughout the week on such topics as:

• Adhesive Dentistry 2K9
• The Magic of Laser Assisted Cosmetic Dentistry
• Emerging Trends in Periodontics
• Bullet Proof Guide to Implant Success
• Removable Prosthetics in the Age of Implants
• Dentistry’s Role in a Bioterrorism/Mass Disaster Scenario
• Direct Composite Restorations

GNYDM will be held November 27 – December 2, 2009 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 West 34^th St., New York, NY 10001. For more information and registration you can visit their web site at http://www.gnydm.com or contact Greater New York Dental Meeting, 570 7^th Avenue, Suite 800, New York, NY 10018. Telephone: (212) 398-6922. Fax: (212) 398-6934. Email: info@gnydm.com.

Looking for the best in lingerie and swimwear? Curve NY is the only high-end lingerie, men’s underwear and swimwear show in North America. It covers the two major North American markets with bi-annual shows in New York and Las Vegas. This year’s August show in New York will feature Spring/Summer 2010 collections of over 250 international brands. This will be followed by September’s show at the Venetian hotel August 31^st through September 2^nd.

Curve NY promises stylish productions and out of the box initiatives. It will provide the best opportunity to connect with your current vendors and discover new ones. You will be able to discover a wide range of products to optimize the merchandising of your store as well as discover the latest trends and make informed purchase decisions.

Collections showcased will include fashion intimate apparel, foundations, lingerie, loungewear, sleepwear, daywear, shapewear, hosiery, maternity, plusize, swimwear, beachwear, active wear, beauty care, home accessories, delicate wash, men’s underwear, men’s swimwear, men’s sleepwear, men’s loungewear, special needs, and footwear.

A specialized educational program will keep you on top of the latest retail techniques. There will also be a breakfast get-together to meet and network with retail participants.

Curve NY will be held at the Galleria in the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 West 24^th Street, New York, NY 10001. The show will run from August 2^nd through 4^th, 2009. For more information you can contact CURVExpo at 1171 East Putnam Ave., Suite 1B, Riverside, CT 06878. Telephone: (203) 698-7470. Fax: (203) 698-7471. Email: info@CURVEXPO.com. For registration and information you can also visit their web site at http://www.curvexpo.com/new-york/show-info.php.

New York is the place to be February 13-15 for all fashion fanciers as Couture Fashion Week showcases couture and luxury fashion along with fine art, world-class entertainment, and receptions. Fine designers from around the world will present their exquisite garments and accessories. Socialites, fashionistas, upscale consumers, stylists, fashion industry consultants, and VIPs will gather at the Waldorf-Astoria for runway shows, exhibits, network parties, and dinners. This event will offer unique branding opportunities for luxury products and services.

One of the runway shows to be presented will be Space Couture, a sampling of the highly creative winning designs of a series of competitions. This fashion show will be held on Sunday, February 15^th.

Leading French-Lebanese fashion designer Dany Atrache will make his debut at Couture Fashion Week. He is considered to be one of the leading fashion trendsetters in MEA. Award-winning Catalin Botezatu of Romania will also be presenting his most recent collection of innovative creations. He is one of the few major fashion designers who directs and styles his own shows and makes all of his own accessories. He caters to politicians, socialites, VIPs, entertainers, and celebrities as well as to every woman looking to bring out her femme fatale side. Many other leading fashion designers will be on hand to showcase their latest creations.

Gold Medal winner at the Paganini International Violin Competition, Alexander Markov will be on hand to provide top notch entertainment. He is considered one of the most captivating musicians in the world today.

Also on hand will be British born violinist Jane Hunt, also known as the “Violin Venus.” She is becoming one of the most talked about violinists in the UK and USA. She made her debut at Carnegie Hall in 2007 and has soloed at Radio City Music Hall, The Kennedy Center, The Cannes Film Festival, and Sir Elton John’s Lifeball Concert. Ms. Hunt is an eclectic high-energy performer combining the beauty and refinement of classical music with the energy of folk and jazz.

These are just a couple of the world-class entertainers who will be performing during the Couture Fashion Week to make this event enjoyable and exciting.

Couture Fashion Week 2009 will take place February 13-15, 2009 at the Waldorf-Astoria, 301 Park Ave., New York, NY 10022. For more information you can fax: (212) 202-4604; e-mail: info@usafashionshows.com; or visit their web site at: http://www.couturefashionweek.com.

For the first time in its history, the New York National Boat Show will take place in advance of the holidays from December 13-21, 2008, during the height of the holiday shopping season. The world’s first and longest-running boat show, it is a one-stop resource for boating information and advice. Boating experts will be on hand to answer all of your questions and direct you the right boat for years of enjoyment. This year’s show will feature more than 1,000 of the newest and best in luxury motor yachts, cruising yachts, sport fishers, bass boats, performance boats, pontoon boats, and personal water craft, as well as fishing gear, engines, and marine accessories.

The Green Boating Zone will feature West Marine’s Go Green trade show display with “10 Green Boating Tips” to help boaters minimize their impact on the environment. Some of the products featured include the first marine cleaners to carry the EPA “Design for the Environment” (Dfe) label and the revolutionary Torqeedo, a portable electric outboard that fits inside a backpack.

Twiggy, the Waterskiing Squirrel, will showcase her skills as she skis around her custom-made heated swimming pool behind a radio-controlled boat. She will share the importance of water safety with her fans.

Captains John and Andy Hillstrand, stars of Discovery Channel’s Emmy-award winning series Deadliest Catch, will be at the show to meet fans and sign autographs.

The official kick-off of the 400^th birthday of the Hudson River will take place with a special exhibit, the Hudson River Quadricentennial Celebration.

In addition, there will be special photo opportunities for the kids with “Captain” Santa and Spongebob Square Pants.

You will also be able to enter Brunswick’s “Spectacular Holiday Giveaway” to win a $50,000 grand prize package that includes a 13-foot Boston Whaler sport boat, Brunswick Pool Table with cue rack and accessories, Poker Table and Chairs, Centennial Bar with stools, and a Life Fitness treadmill and Home Gym.

The New York National Boat Show will be held December 13-21, 2008, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 West 34^th Street, New York, NY 10001. For more information you can contact the National Marine Mfgs. Assoc., 148 West 37^th Street, 11^th Floor, New York, NY 10018. Telephone: (212) 984-7000. Fax: (212) 564-2728. Or visit their web site at http://www.nyboatshow.com.

Ad:tech New York will be held November 3-6 at the New York Hilton. Ad:tech provides media, marketing, and technology professionals with the tools and techniques they need to succeed in a changing digital world. Its mission is to provide brand advertisers, agencies, portals, online publishers, and technology providers, an unparalleled forum that supports the exchange of ideas, experiences, new practices, emerging models, and expert opinion. It is more than a conference. It is a powerful community of on-site networking where attendees connect with vendors, colleagues, and friends. It provides a growing library of resources and online networking and learning opportunities.

The vendor exhibition hall offers a highly efficient one-stop opportunity to reach out and touch every type of technology employed in digital marketing today. You will find search marketing and optimization technology, metrics/analytics software, ad serving technology and networks, mobile marketing, affiliate programs, campaign management, data analytics, and much more.

Ad:tech will feature power panels, brand performance sessions, conversations on innovative and emerging platforms, as well as in-depth spotlights on four industry sectors. Sessions will include:

• The Emperor Has No Clothes: The Affluent Consumer Online – A Market in Search of a Product?
• The Thrill of Victory and the Promise of Engagement – The Online Sports Enthusiast
• Road Warrior Nation – The State of Online Travel
• Financial Services

Jon Klein, President of CNN/U.S., will present a keynote presentation offering his perspectives on the future of news in the digital universe. He will discuss the roles television and online media platforms will play in the future.

Keynote Roundtables will feature IAB President and CEO Randall Rothenberg as he moderates a panel of executives from BabyCenter, Unilever and Group M Interaction. Samantha Skey of Alloy Media + Marketing will lead a panel of Millenials on what clicks with this savvy group and their wide network of friends. Paul Woolmington, Founding Partner of Naked, will debate the big brand idea with forward-thinking executives from Google, R/GA and Nike.

Ad:tech New York will take place November 3-6, 2008, at the New York Hilton, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019. For registration and more information visit the web site at: http://www.ad-tech.com/ny.

The Westchester Craft Show celebrates its fifteenth anniversary as 115 outstanding artists present a rich diversity of craft including basketry, ceramics, glass, furniture, jewelry, leather, metal, and more. Meeting at the Westchester County Center, this show is a leader among contemporary American craft shows.

Knowledgeable collectors and discriminating shoppers will appreciate the high quality and original design of outstanding artists from all over the United Sates. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet important artists and select from a significant body of their newest work.

Special lectures will be held on Friday, October 17^th. Furniture maker Scott Grove will speak on “Elements of Design and Structure: Insights on Sculptural Furniture Construction.” He will discuss contemporary furniture design and the materials and techniques he uses in the creation of his unique sculptural furniture.

Judith S. Schwartz, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Art and Art Professions at New York University will be the moderator of a panel discussion “Contemporary Ceramic Artists Explore Their Diverse Cultural Influences.” Three ceramic artists will draw on their cultural identities and explore how these differences have influenced their approach to their medium and their working styles.

Westchester Craft Show 2008 will be held October 17-19, 2008 at the Westchester County Center, 198 Central Avenue, White Plains, NY 10606.

General Information:

Web site: http://www.craftsamericashows.com/WEST_main.htm

Crafts America, LLC, P.O. Box 603, Greens Farms, CT 06838

(203) 254-0486

Email: info@craftsamericashows.com

The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum will be the venue for the Long Island Auto Show 2008 running from Thursday, October 16 through Sunday, October 19, 2008. Produced by International Automotive Showcase, this show will feature the latest cars, trucks, SUVs, crossovers, and more. Manufacturers and dealers will showcase their new model vehicles, concept cars, specialty vehicles, green cars, and highly customized rides. You will be able to compare the latest fuel-efficient options and learn more about the “green” auto movement. Representatives from leading manufacturers will be onsite to answer questions and provide information on the latest vehicles.

Most of the vehicles will be unlocked so that attendees can sit in them, push buttons, inspect engines, and make comparisons of hundreds of models. You can learn about the newest fuel-saving technologies. Several exciting, all-new or redesigned 2009 model vehicles will be on display including the Acura TL, Chevrolet Traverse, Infiniti FX, Kia Optima, Mercury Mariner, Nissan Maxima, Pontiac Solstice Coupe, and Subaru WRX. There will also be a collection of hybrids including the Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado, Lexus GS450h, and Toyota Camry.

The Chevrolet Camaro concept, the most popular concepts of all time, is sure to steal the spotlight at this year’s auto show. Concept cars address the transportation challenges of tomorrow and usually incorporate advanced technology, innovative styling cues, and alternative power sources. They are testing beds for new ideas designed to provoke interest, excite audiences, and create dialogue between consumers and manufacturers.

If you are interested in “green” technology, just follow the green directional arrows to find fuel-efficient and alternative fuel models on the show floor. Learn how to save money at the fuel pump and promote a cleaner environment.

The East Side Customs Choppers display will reveal how to take a bike from concept to reality. Along with a display of customized choppers, they will also showcase the Steve McQueen Memorial Bike. East Side Customs Choppers’ bikes have been featured in top motorcycle magazines including Easy Rider, Hot Bike, and American Iron.

There will be fun for all ages with special appearances, giveaways, feature days, and more. Special features at this year’s auto show will include a special meet and greet session at the Hawaiian Tropic Zone restaurant. Several “Girls of the Zone” will be available to sign autographs and pose for photos.

Two retired New York baseball greats will also make appearances. Attendees can meet former New York Mets’ outfielder George Foster, five-time All-Star and two-time World Series Champion. He was the first player since Willie Mays to hit more than 50 homeruns in one season. Retired New York Yankee outfielder Roy White will also be on hand to sign autographs. White was named to two All-Star teams and played on two World Series championship teams.

The Long Island Auto Show 2008 will take place October 16-19, 2008 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale, NY 11553. For more information you can visit their web site at http://www.autoexpo.com/longisland or contact International Automotive Showcase, 329 East Jericho Turnpike, Suite 8, Smithtown, NY 11787. Telephone: (631) 724-4000.