High Point Weekly Tourism Newsletter
Vol. 28  Issue: July 9-18, 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 Jul. 11-14, 2010; Knights of Pythias & Court of Calanthe - 131st Annual Grand Lodge Session & 95th Annual Grand Session of the Court Facility/Number of Participants:  Ashford/ 100 Jul. 16-18, 2010;  High Point Golf Swingers - Annual Golf Tournament Facility/Number of Participants:  Days Inn & Suites/ 100 Jul. 16-20, 2010; The Score Showcase - Summer Girls U13-14 Tournament Facility/Number of Participants:  Ashford, Courtyard, Best Western HP/ 750 Jul. 17-20, 2010;  The Score Showcase - Girls Score Showcase Facility/Number of Participants:  Ashford/ 240 Social Events Jul. 14-17, 2010;   Harris/Bowman Wedding Facility/Number of Participants:  Biltmore Suites/ 30    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 Jul. 1-16  High Point Fine Art Guild Spring/Summer 2010 Art Show at Theatre Art Galleries.  Free.  (336) 887-2137.  www.tagart.org.  Jul. 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.    Visit www.theaquariusmusichall.com for more information and a band schedule.     Area Events Jul. 1-Oct. 1 Farmer's Market and Flea Market in the Roy B. Culler Senior Center parking lot.  Open Saturdays and Wednesdays day break until mid morning.  (336) 883-3584.  Jul. 1-Oct. 31 Gold and Gem Panning at Castle McCulloch. A great family activity open to the public Sun. 11am to 5pm.  (June 1 - Aug. 11; Mon. - Wed. from 2pm to 4pm.) Admission is $4; Buckets range from $10-$100. (336) 887-2206. www.castlemcculloch.com. Jul. 9-10  Wine Tasting at The Vino Shoppe with a performance by Teresa Sink and Mike Jenkins on the 9th from 7pm to 9pm.  Wine tasting hours are 5pm to 9pm.  (336) 885-0081.  www.thevinoshoppe.com.  Jul. 10-11 Blacksmithing Demonstration at High Point Museum. Watch a costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces. Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday 1pm to 4pm. Free. (336) 885-1859. www.highpointmuseum.org. Jul. 11 Arts Splash Summer Concert Series continues with Jeff Little Trio (Music of the Blue Ridge) playing at High Point Museum. The HP Area Arts Council encourages concert-goers to bring picnic dinners and lawn chairs. 6pm to 7:30pm. Free.  (336) 889-2787.  www.highpointarts.org.   Jul. 15 "Let's Talk Cars!" at Kagan's Parking lot. Local car buffs gather every Thursday to show off their favorite oldies and classics. Enjoy music and refreshments. 6pm. Free. (336) 882-8809. Jul. 17  Village Fair at Mendenhall at City Lake Park.  Celebrate the history of the Quakers, early Jamestown, and the historic Mendenhall Plantation.  10am to 4pm.  Free.  (336) 885-1859.  www.highpointmuseum.org.  Jul. 18  Arts Splash Summer Concert Series continues with UBU the Band playing Party Mix at High Point University.  The HP Area Arts Council encourages concert-goers to bring picnic dinners and lawn chairs.  6pm to 7:30pm.  Free.  (336) 889-2787.  www.highpointarts.org.

Please join us on Facebook and become a fan of the High Point CVB.  Tour the J.H. Adams Inn The J. H. Adams Inn in High Point is offering a special Lunch and Tour package of this property on the National Register. Built in 1918 for John H. Adams, a textile mogul, the Italian Renaissance Revival styled mansion was considered one of the finest homes in High Point in its day. Now you can experience the elegance of the 22 room home and enjoy a sumptuous lunch for $15.00 per person.   For more information on or to book the tour “The Pleasure of Your Company” please call Mena Parrish at 336-882-3267.  Minimum group of ten.  www.jhadamsinn.com . Individuals can take advantage of the tour, the second Monday of each month beginning July 12th.     "Bring it Home, High Point!" Campaign The High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau wants to challenge the High Point Community to BRING IT! Use your connections to help High Point's economy.  If you belong to a group that holds conventions somewhere else, help us bring it home!  Give us the contact information for the decision maker or meeting planner and you will be entered in drawings for a night on the town!  Send your group contact information to Marva Wells, Sales Manager, High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau, 300 South Main Street, High Point, NC  27260 or call 336.884.5255 or visit www.bringithomehighpoint.org.      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

	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.