High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau
 
 

 High Point Weekly Tourism Newsletter
Vol. 6  Issue:  Feb. 5-14, 2010

 

High Point will be welcoming the following groups to the city.  Please welcome them with us.

Disclaimer:  Information, on Conventions & Meetings with overnight rooms, is compiled from bookings of the CVB and a number of hotels within the city limits of High Point.  While every effort is made by the CVB to provide complete and accurate information, this is not a complete listing.  

Conventions, Meetings and Group Tours

Jan. 31-Feb.  5, 2010;  Southern Building Materials Assn. - 2010 Trade Show
Facility/Number of Participants: 
Best Western HP, Showplace/ 1,200

Feb. 5-7, 2010;  HPU - Presidential Scholars Weekend
Facility/Number of Participants: 
City-Wide/ 800

Feb. 12-14, 2010;  HPU - Family Winter Weekend
Facility/Number of Participants: 
City-Wide/ 1,200

Social Events

Feb. 5-7, 2010;  Walters/Nathan Engagement Party
Facility/Number of Participants: 
Courtyard/ 15

 

Sporting Events

Feb. 11 High Point University Men's Basketball Game at High Point University.  HPU vs. Coastal Carolina.  7pm.  (336) 841-9276.  www.highpoint.edu.

Feb. 13  High Point University Women's Basketball Game at High Point University.  HPU vs. Gardner-Webb.  2pm.  (336) 841-9276.  www.highpoint.edu

Feb. 13  High Point University Men's Basketball Game at High Point University.  HPU vs. CSU.  6pm.  (336) 841-9276.  www.highpoint.edu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Country Legends 98.3 and North State Communications sponsor the "Attraction of the Month".   Be sure to listen to 98.3 to see what events are being promoted each month. 

During the month of February, the Attraction of the Month is  The Doll & Miniature Museum of High Point featuring the Mary Washington Collection.

You can also check out what's going on at Country Legends by visiting www.countrylegends983.com

 

 

In addition to the e-newsletter, the High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau continues to think of ways to Go Green. We hope everyone continues to

THINK GREEN. GO GREEN!

 

 

 

Current Exhibits

Feb. 1-28  Mary Washington Collection of African-American Portrait Dolls will be on exhibit at the Doll & Miniature Museum of High Point.  Collection includes Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, Jackie Robinson and John Coltrane.  Tues. - Sat. 10am to 4pm and Sun. 1pm to 4pm.  $5 adults; $4 seniors, students and groups 15+; $2.50 youth (6-15 years) and free to children under 6.  (336) 885-3655.  www.dollandminiaturemuseum.org

Feb. 1-Mar. 3 The Fernanda Piamonti Painting Exhibition will be featured at the Sechrest Gallery at HPU.   Mon.-Thurs. 1pm to 5pm during the academic year.  Free.  (336) 841-9000.   www.highpoint.edu. 

Feb. 1-Aug. 31  "Tell Me A Story" at the Doll & Miniature Museum of High Point.  An exhibit featuring dolls that appear in children's literature.  Tues. - Sat. 10am to 4pm.  Sun. 1pm to 4pm.  $5 adults; $4 seniors, students and groups 15+; $2.50 youth (6-15 yrs.); Free to children under 6.  (336) 885-3655.  www.dollandminiaturemuseum.org.  

 

 Permanent Exhibit
at High Point Museum

"High Point's Furniture Heritage" Exhibit at High Point Museum. Examine the history of the relationship between the furniture industry and the people of High Point. The exhibit includes interactive elements, photographs, memorabilia, machinery and furniture. Hours: 10am to 4:30pm Tues.-Sat.; 1pm to 4:30pm Sun. Free exhibit. (336) 885-1859.  www.highpointmuseum.org

 

Area Events

Area Events 

 

Feb. 6-7, 13-14  Blacksmithing Demonstration at High Point Museum.  Watch a costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces.  Sat. 10am-4pm and Sun. 1-4pm.  Free.  (336) 885-1859.  www.highpointmuseum.org

Feb. 10  The NC Shakespeare Festival will feature a Vintage Fashion Show and Luncheon Fundraiser from 11am to 1pm at the Spirit Center.  Tickets are $40 per person.  Advanced reservation required.  (336) 841-2273.  www.ncshakes.org.

Feb. 11  6th Annual Prayer Vigil in memory of the First High Point Sit-In will be held behind the Best Western High Point Hotel on Wrenn St.  12pm.  Free.  (336) 886-1033.

Feb. 11 The February 11th Association will be commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the first sit-in demonstration by high school students in the nation at Showplace.  Enjoy a night of food and fun.  Advanced registration required.  6pm.  $100.  (336) 886-1033. 

Feb. 11  HPU features NC Symphony at the Hayworth Fine Arts Center.  7:30pm to 9pm.  Free.(336) 841-9000.  www.highpoint.edu  

Feb. 13  The February 11th Association will sponsor the Old School Dance at the Carl Chavis YMCA of Greater High Point.  8:30pm.  $10 at the door.  (336) 886-1033.    

 

 

 

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Furniture

 

Furniture Shopping in High Point

Visitors should take advantage of the information available at the Visitors Information Center, located in the High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau (HPCVB), at 300 S. Main Street.

The Visitors Information Center offers information on furniture shopping as well as maps and individual brochures on some of the furniture stores in the area. Be sure to pick up a Visitor & Dining Guide when you stop by.

Visitors Information Center Hours

Monday ~ Friday
8:30am to 5:00pm

(Visitors Information Center is located at 300 South Main Street, corner of Green and Main, Monday through Friday)

Saturday
10:00am to 4:00pm
Sunday
1:00pm to 4:00pm


(Visitors Information Center is located in the Doll & Miniature Museum of High Point on Saturday and Sunday, 101 West Green Drive, directly behind the HPCVB office.)

 Extended Furniture Store Hours

Take advantage of the extended hours for the following stores.

Furnitureland South
open until 8:30, Fridays
Boyles Furniture
open until 8:30, Fridays
Thomasville Furniture
open 12-5, Sundays
Drexel Heritage
open 12-5, Sundays
Furniture Avenue Galleries
open 1-5:30, Sundays
Abu Oriental Rugs & Home
open 11-4, Sundays

 

 

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Published by:

High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau
300 South Main Street | High Point | NC 27260
336.884.5255 phone | 336.884.5256 fax
www.highpoint.org | hpcvb@highpoint.org

Questions or comments: nbowman@highpoint.org

The information contained in this publication has been compiled using data provided by the various businesses and sources listed. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the HPCVB cannot assume responsibility for omissions or errors.