High Point Weekly Tourism Newsletter
Vol. 11  Issue:  Mar. 12-21, 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 Mar. 10-14, 2010;  High Point University - Big South Women's Basketball Tournament Facility/Number of Participants:  City-Wide/ 900 Mar. 11-14, 2010;  Atlantic Coast Conference Basketball Tournament (overflow) Facility/Number of Participants:  City-Wide/ 200 Mar. 15-16, 2010;  Premarket Facility/Number of Participants:  City-Wide/ 500 Mar. 18-21, 2010;  UHC North Carolina Marathon Facility/Number of Participants:  Best Western HP, Showplace/ 3,000 Mar. 19-21, 2010;  AAU Hoops and Dreams Facility/Number of Participants:  City-Wide/ 500 Social Events           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 March the Attraction of the Month will be the UHC NC Marathon.  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 Mar. 1-Apr. 8  "Sports Exhibited" Exhibit at Theatre Art Galleries.  Illustrations from the NC Society of Illustrators with images from the world of sports.  Works by Ross Holt will be on display in Gallery B and the Hallway.  12pm - 5pm, Tues. - Sat.  Free.  (336) 887-2137.  www.tagart.org.  Mar. 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 a complete listing of all performances.    Area Events Mar. 11-13, 18-20  High Point Community Theatre presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church Sanctuary.  7:30pm.  $18 adults; $15 seniors and students; $8 12 yrs. and under.  (336) 882-2542.  www.highpointcommunitytheatre.org. Mar. 12-13 The PlayHouse presents Cinderella at the Kingrey Center at High Point Friends School, 800-A Quaker Lane.  7:30pm.  $10 adults; $7 children.  (336) 889-2480.       Mar. 14  Piedmont Artists Free Concert Series featuring Linda Brown and Caroline B. Kolber playing flute, Helen Rifas on harp and Rebecca B. Hennis doing liturgical dance at the Jamestown United Methodist Church, 403 E. Main St., Jamestown.  3pm.  (336) 882-7323. Mar. 19-20  Live Healthy Expo at Showplace.  Event is held in conjunction with the UHC NC Marathon and is open to the public, offering fitness, wellness & vendors with information, demonstrations & samples.  12pm to 10pm on Friday and 8am to 2:30pm on Saturday.  Free.  (336) 834-9919.  www.ncmarathon.org.  Mar. 19  Friday Night Pasta Reception at Showplace.  Event is held in conjunction with the UHC NC Marathon and is open to the public.  6pm.  $20.  (336) 834-9919.  www.ncmarathon.org. Mar. 20  UHC NC Marathon.  Full and half marathon begin at Showplace, 8am.  5K Run/Walk begins at 9am.  Register online at www.ncmarathon.org.  $80 full marathon; $90 after Mar. 16; $60 half marathon; $70 after Mar. 16; $30 5K Run/Walk.  (336) 834-9919. Mar. 20  Cherryholmes will perform at High Point Theatre, captivating the audience with twin fiddles, Irish step dancing, classic country yodeling, and old-time claw hammer.  8pm.  $25 orchestra seating; $20 balcony seating.  (336) 887-3001.  www.highpointtheatre.com. Mar. 20-21  Blacksmithing Demonstration at High Point Museum.  Watch a costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces.  Sat. 10am to 4pm and Sun. 1pm to 4pm.  Free.  (336) 885-1859.  www.highpointmuseum.org.  Mar. 21  Piedmont Artists Free Concert Series presents Michael Parker (Piano) at First Presbyterian Church, 918 N. Main Street.  3pm.  (336) 882-7323.

Please join us on Facebook and become a fan of the High Point CVB.        "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.